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Brennan's

7.7Friend Score / 10

#5 of 20 Restaurants in New Orleans

French Quarter417 Royal St, New Orleans$$$
Known forBananas Fosterseafood gumboEggs HussardeCreole Caesar salad
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Brennan's is a storied New Orleans fine-dining institution on Royal Street, famous for inventing Bananas Foster and delivering consistently excellent Creole cuisine in an elegant courtyard setting. Must-tries include the seafood gumbo, Eggs Hussarde, soft-shell crab, and the tableside-prepared Bananas Foster with its full theatrical history. The service is attentive and staff make special occasions memorable—but expect upscale pricing and a formal atmosphere rather than casual dining.

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Hours
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Price$$$
Phone(504) 525-9711
Websitebrennansneworleans.com
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Last verifiedJuly 21, 2026

Friend Score

7.7/10
  • Value6.5
  • excellence8.5
  • local_love6.5
  • Authenticity8.0
  • fame_sustained8.5
  • distinctiveness8.5
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Last reviewed July 21, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.

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