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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » New Orleans Charm and Creole Cuisine: Brennan's Restaurant

    Published: December 19, 2017 / Updated: October 14, 2021 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    New Orleans Charm and Creole Cuisine: Brennan's Restaurant

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    southern charm and Creole cuisine at Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. Read this and more travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    In the center of the historic French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana is Brennan's restaurant. Full of tradition and charm, this restaurant has been serving innovative Creole cuisine since 1946.

    Outdoor patio at Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    New Orleans, Louisiana is one of my favorite cities in the United States. My daughter and I had such a fantastic time exploring The Big Easy on our Mother-Daughter trip earlier this year. (See my New Orleans Top Travel Tips, plus posts about Audubon Nature Institute, Where to Shop, Eat, Drink on Magazine Street, the National WWII Museum, Trinity Restaurant, District Donuts, and Johnny Sanchez restaurant).

    A delicious blend of traditional southern charm and edgy devil-may-care individualism. The birthplace of jazz, and a nearly year-long "festival season." From an embattled history, stifling heat, and Mother Nature's brutal blows over the years, rises an incredible, vibrant city full of hope, pride, music, culture, and food.

    Standing tall for nearly seven decades in the heart of New Orleans is Brennan's restaurant.

    Brennan's Restaurant

    Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    The original location of Brennan's opened on Bourbon street in 1946, and moved to its current location on Royal Street a decade later.

    After new ownership completed multi-million dollar renovation in 2013, Brennan's has been updated while retaining its elegant air of New Orleans charm.

    Mural at Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    The establishment is quite large, with eight different dining rooms offering unique, colorful ambience, decor, and seating arrangements.

    Wine Cellar at Steak Diane at Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    It's no wonder Brennan's is a popular spot for weddings and other private party special events.

    Outdoor patio at Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Brennan's Turtles

    "You MUST visit the turtles!" is not a phrase you hear everyday when discussing brunch locations.

    But at Brennan's, the turtles have earned celebrity status.

    Visiting the turtles at Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Ten turtles were adopted by the restaurant several years ago and currently reside in the outdoor Courtyard.

    Visiting the turtles at Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    The first five turtles were named after the five main Mother Sauces of classic French cuisine (can you name them all? I'll share the answer at the bottom of the post!). The remaining five were named after the five other sauces that are popular in New Orleans cuisine. 

    Visiting the turtles at Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Breakfast at Brennan's

    Brennan's is open for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner (see full hours listing below). But Breakfast at Brennan's is a longstanding New Orleans tradition – one which we could not miss out on before leaving the great city.

    Wine at Steak Diane at Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    You can order from the 2-course breakfast menu, or the regular Breakfast and Lunch menu.

    French Toast at Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    My daughter enjoyed the Vanilla Scented French Toast ($15) which, at the time, was served with pecans, cranberries, and Devonshire Cream.

    Steak Diane at Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Brennan's is known for offering dining with a show, and several items are prepared tableside. This includes the Steak Diane that I ordered, being prepared in the photo above.

    You'll see the tableside cooking carts wheeled to and fro throughout the dining rooms while you are here. It's a fantastic bustle of activity which adds a lot of fun to the whole dining experience.

    Steak Diane at Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    The Steak Diane ($40) is served with two eggs any style and Duchess Potatoes. It was a delicious, filling meal, and my daughter and I loved watching it being prepared tableside.

    Home of Bananas Foster

    In the early 1950s, Bananas Foster was born at Brennan's.

    Bananas Foster originated from Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Owner Owen Brennan wanted to name a dessert after his friend, Richard Foster, and his sister and chef Paul Blangé created the flambéd bananas and ice cream concoction that became known as Bananas Foster.

    Making bananas foster at Steak Diane at Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Of course, my daughter and I HAD to order the Bananas Foster at Brennan's. She had never had this classic dessert before, and our awesome waiter who prepared it for us tableside did not disappoint with his wit and showmanship.

    Making bananas foster at Steak Diane at Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    My daughter ended up loving bananas foster! My mama heart was so happy that I got to introduce it to her in the place where this classic dessert was born.

    Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    What a wonderful memory we will share in the ol' mother-daughter vacation vault!

    Visit Brennan's Restaurant

    Brennan's Restaurant, travel stories on UrbanBlissLife.com

    417 Royal Street
    New Orleans, LA 70130
    Phone: 504-525-9711
    HOURS:
    Breakfast/Lunch: Monday - Friday, 9 am – 2 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 8 am - 2 pm
    Dinner: 7 Nights a Week, 6 pm - 10 pm
    Roost Bar: Monday - Friday, 9 am – 10 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 8 am - 10 pm

    DRESS CODE:
    Gentlemen: no tank tops, cut-offs or athletic shorts.

    Visit the Brennan's restaurant website for more information and to make reservations.

    More New Orleans Food & Travel Bliss

    New Orleans Top Travel Tips on UrbanBlissLife.com

    New Orleans Top Travel Tips
    Audubon Nature Institute
    Where to Shop, Eat, Drink on Magazine Street
    National WWII Museum
    Trinity Restaurant
    District Donuts
    Johnny Sanchez restaurant

    Our visit to Brennan's was complementary as part of our #FollowYourNOLA press trip. As always, all opinions and photos are my own. My daughter and I enjoyed such a lovely experience at Brennan's, and I hope you do, too, when you visit! Tell them you heard about it from Urban Bliss Life! 

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      1. Shannon says

        December 20, 2017 at 6:50 pm

        Looks SO delicious! My bf and I took a trip here a few years ago and loved it so much. That french toast reminded me of a similar style of french toast I got there too- we didn't go to Brennan's but it looks right up our alley!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 27, 2017 at 7:37 pm

          If you go to New Orleans again, you know where to go!

      2. Nicole says

        December 20, 2017 at 5:01 pm

        Thats so pretty, would like to visit one day!
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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 27, 2017 at 7:37 pm

          You definitely should!

      3. Melissa Chee says

        December 20, 2017 at 9:18 am

        The bananas foster looks divine!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 27, 2017 at 7:36 pm

          It really is!

      4. Create/Enjoy says

        December 19, 2017 at 10:38 pm

        SO much atmosphere at that place!! A great example of how dining out can help you really experience a city!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 27, 2017 at 7:35 pm

          Dining out is one of my favorite things about traveling!

      5. Leah says

        December 19, 2017 at 9:40 pm

        I love the vibe of this place, it looks so fun! I love the idea of dinner and a show as well with all that tableside service! i can't wait to check this out someday!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 27, 2017 at 7:35 pm

          Me too! It's so much fun!

      6. Melissa says

        December 19, 2017 at 3:35 pm

        This makes me wanna take a trip to New Orleans, I've never been. It's so nice you could share this place with your daughter. I loved the picture of the turtles and the french toast!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 27, 2017 at 7:34 pm

          If you ever go, you will have to make a stop here! It's such a fun experience! Thanks, Melissa!

      7. Catherine @ Ten Thousand Hour Mama says

        December 19, 2017 at 2:43 pm

        Oh my, the interior at Brennan's is gorgeous! And HOW COOL that they make bananas foster right at your table! Reminds me of a very extravagant recipe I once made on a river trip that involved lighting liquor on fire with bananas. Dramatic!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 27, 2017 at 7:31 pm

          It is so gorgeous! The bananas foster is definitely a must when you go!

      8. Pech says

        December 19, 2017 at 1:16 pm

        Aw so sweet that the two of you went to the classic showy Brennans for her first Bananas Foster experience!! And the turtles!! It's one of the experiences anyone taking kids to New Orleans should do I think

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 27, 2017 at 7:30 pm

          I agree! It's such a fun place for both adults and kids! :)

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