Brennans - New Orleans (LA)

5 /5 Nyor Mirror: My son and I made Sunday brunch reservations after seeing rave online reviews, and Brennan’s did not disappoint. We were seated immediately upon arrival at a double-linen, eloquently organized, low-top table in the dining room, with views of the courtyard. I enjoyed the turtle soup as an appetizer and the perfectly prepared duck confit hash for my entree. My son was delighted with his gumbo soup and his medium-rare hanger steak with a sunny-side-up egg. They did not skimp on the alcohol in either our Brandy Milk Punch or Irish coffee. Of course, we had their world-famous Bananas Foster prepared table-side for our dessert. This was our second restaurant during our New Orleans vacation, and we used it to set the bar for what to expect from fabulous food and service. Door man. Excellent service, and every single staff member greeted you when you walked by. Brilliant linens and silverware. They even had someone who scraped the breadcrumbs off the table between servings. Only a collared shirt is required for brunch. The price is consistent with the experience, food, and ambiance. I would highly recommend Brennan’s for an upscale restaurant experience.

5 /5 Stefanie Draper: We spent several days in New Orleans and ate at a few fine dining places, but Brennans was by far the highlight of our culinary adventures in New Orleans! We came in for brunch, and every minute was superb. The wait staff was so friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is so beautifully decorated and pleasant. We started with a delicious Irish coffee and Bloody Mary. My crab cake appetizer was really special, creatively done with the freshest ingredients and perfectly fried exterior. The turtle soup is a must try! The shrimp and grits had a fun presentation twist, and my husbands duck confit hash browns were out of this world. Of course, we got the bananas foster for dessert. They make the ice cream locally and prepare it in a special way so it doesnt turn to soup with the banana and sauce. It was so delicious and such a fun experience. The "cherry on the cake"? The coffee with chicory is probably the best coffee Ive ever had!

5 /5 Wayne Ferguson: I visited Brennans with friends for brunch on New Years Day and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in we were pampered the staff was friendly informative and genuinely fun to talk to. The food was absolutely delicious as always and we had a fantastic time enjoying the festive atmosphere. Brennans is a must stop for bananas Foster if youre in New Orleans its iconic and never disappoints. Im making a point to have a meal here every time Im in the area. Truly top notch in every way.

5 /5 Jacob Celestine: Brennans is a classic New Orleans fine-dining establishment and a must-visit, if only for the authentic Bananas Foster experience. The iconic dessert was created here in 1951 by Chef Paul Blangé and Ella Brennan herself. I sat at the bar and ordered it, and boy was it an experience! They bring a small stove on a cart right to your table or bar seat and make it in front of you, all while explaining the ingredients and its history. It tasted really good, too! Since the tableside preparation is the true spectacle, make sure you sit at the bar or make a reservation for a table so you can enjoy the presentation up close. This is a culinary piece of history and a delicious, interactive dessert that Id say is a definite must-try.

4 /5 Janet Weissinger: I had company from the Philippines and also her birthday weekend so I decided to bring her there. The atmosphere was on point. Our waiter, Christian was attentive. He dust away bread crumbs as it should be. My guests love the dishes they ordered. Me on the other hand was disappointed. I had turtle soup. Soup was tasty but the sherry was too weak. I dont drink but I love sherry in my turtle soup. I ask for extra sherry but still no taste of sherry. Duck confit, crab cake, shrimp and grits, blacken chicken and seafood gumbo were delicious. My sister had the pancakes which were fluffy and soft. It is a big stack. Its probably good for 3 people. I ordered a virgin bloody Mary and our waiter, Christian came with only a half glass full because they were out of the mix. I would think a good bartender will know how to make a virgin bloody Mary from scratch. We had to have the banana Foster but it was to our disappointment. We hardly tasted the rum in the caramel sauce. The banana can be a little riper but otherwise it was ok. Dont see anything real special about it. It seems like for the price I paid that Brennans will use better sherry and rum.