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Our Menus

Memorable. Authentic. Texas. Southern. Creole.

These menus are only a representation of the selections we offer at Brennan's of Houston. Cultural influences in South Texas and an abundance of fresh produce unique to the region have provided more than a few opportunities for delicious Texas variations on time-honored Louisiana themes. Along the way, the passionate Brennan's team has received accolades establishing the restaurant as one of the finest in the city.

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Lunch

Strawberry Salad 22 Cent Martinis
Lunch is served Monday - Friday 11 am-2 pm 
*****This is a sample menu. Items are based on seasonal ingredients and may change.***** 

Cold Platters

Grand or Petite Platters
Blue Crab Bloody Mary Shooters, Zatarain's Boiled Jumbo Shrimp, Creole Lobster "On a Stick", West Indies Crab Claws, Snapper Crudo Spoons, 1/2 Shell Oysters
 
Freshly Shucked Gulf or East Coast Oysters
1/2 or Full Dozen
 

Creole Beginnings

Breaux Bridge Crawfish Enchilada
In Corn Tortilla with Tomatillo Salsa, Chayote Pico de Gallo, Jalapeno Cheese, and Mezcal Crema
 
Jumbo Lump Blue Crab, Bread & Butter Pickled Green Tomatoes, Southern Chow Chow, and Charred Lemon Ravigote Sauce
 
Wild Shrimp Remoulade
Shrimp Boil Vegetables, Petite Greens, Preserved Lemon, and Chilled Remoulade Dressing 
  
Jimmy's Wood Grilled Oysters
Matagorda Bay Oysters with Jalapeno Cornbread Crumbs, and Crushed Seaweed
 

Soups & Salads

Soup du Jour
Seasonally Made with Fresh Ingredients
 
Snapping Turtle Soup
A Brennan's Tradition Splashed with Sherry
 
Brennan's Seafood Gumbo
Toasted Garlic Jazzmen Rice and Chef's Blend of File
 
Soup 1-1-1
A Demitasse of all three soups
 
Golden Bosc Pear Salad
Petite Greens, Crumbled Blue Cheese, and Candied Spiced Pecans with Cranberry Vinaigrette
 
Entree Salads
The Creole Cobb Salad
Wood-Grilled Texas Shrimp, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Brioche Croutons, Grape Tomatoes, Maytag Blue Cheese, and Cayenne Avocado Dressing
 
Sweet Tea Smoked Chicken & Spinach Salad
Applewood Bacon, Spiced Pecans, Texas Feta, Sunny Side Up Hen Egg, and Steen's Cane Vinaigrette
 
Jumbo Lump Crabcake & Tomato Salad
Sliced Local Tomatoes, Baby Arugula, Cucumber Ribbons, Sweet Onions, Pressed Basil Oil, and Gemma Nera Balsamic
 
Onion Crusted Chicken Salad
Butter Lettuce, Local Tomatoes, Chili Marinated Cucumber, Charred Peppers, and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing 

Traditions

Texas Shrimp & Grits
Goat Cheese Stone Ground Grits, Marinated Sweet Peppers, and Parsnip Chips Finished with Brandy
 
Gulf Fish Borgne
Jumbo Lump Crab, J&J Shrimp, Louisiana Oysters, Parmesan Mushroom Rice, and Brennan's Creole Butter
 
Simply Grilled Gulf Fish
Cast Iron Blackened Farmer's Vegetables, Baby Spinach, Edamame with Green Peanut Oil & Citrus Vinaigrette
 
Bianca's Beef Tips
Beef Tips with Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Carrots, Melted Leeks, and Bordeaux & Mushroom Fond du Veau
  
Crawfish Kacal
Saute of Breaux Bridge Crawfish Tails, Creole Vegetables, and Andouille Sausage with Angel Hair Pasta
 
Gulf Shrimp Etouffee
Wild Texas Shrimp Stewed with Holy Trinity in Rich Shellfish Stock served with Toasted Jazzmen Rice 

 

Don't forget...

 
 25-Cent Martinis Best Kept Secret in Town
Classic, Cosmopolitan or Melon Martinis
Served until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday with the purchase of an entree
(limit 3 per person)
 

Dinner
Dinner is served Sunday - Saturday 5:45 pm-10 pm
*****This is a sample menu. Items are based on seasonal ingredients and may change.*****
Cold Platters
Grand or Petite Platters
Blue Crab Bloody Mary Shooters, Zatarain's Boiled Jumbo Shrimp, Creole Lobster "On a Stick", West Indies Crab Claws, Snapper Crudo Spoons, 1/2 Shell Oysters
 
Freshly Shucked Gulf or East Coast Oysters
1/2 or Full Dozen
 
Creole Beginnings
Shrimp Remoulade GF
Hearts of Romaine, Shrimp Boiled Vegetables, Preserved Lemon, and Chilled Remoulade Dressing
 
Fried Texas Quail Beignet
Foie Gras Ganache, Sunny Side Quail Egg with Pepper Jelly Glaze
 
Jimmy's Wood Grilled Oysters
Matagorda Bay Oysters with Jalapeno Cornbread Crumbs, and Crushed Seaweed Flakes
 
Potlikker Braised Oxtails, Stewed Collard Green with Bull's Blook Beet Greens
 
Cajun Fried Frog Legs
Brennan's Boudin Blanc, Bayou Sauce Piquante, Creole Tomatoes, and Ripped Basil
 
Jumbo Lump Blue Crab, Bread & Buttered Pickled Green Tomatoes, Southern Chow Chow, and Charred Lemon Ravigote Sauce
 
Soup & Salad
Soup du Jour
Made Daily Using Fresh Seasonal Ingredients
 
Snapping Turtle Soup 
A Brennan's Tradition Splashed with Lustau Sherry
 
Brennan's Seafood Gumbo (GF)
Toasted Garlic Jazzmen Rice and Chef's Blend of File
 
Brennan's Salad
Field Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, and Brioche Croutons with Red Wine & Ripped Herb Vinaigrette
 
Brennan's Texas Wedge Salad
Houston Cured Bacon Lardons, Deep Ellum Blue Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Show String Onions with Jalapeno Buttermilk Dressing
 
Golden Bosc Pear Salad
Petite Greens, Crumbled Blue Cheese, and Candied Spiced Pecans with Cranberry Vinaigrette
 
Entree Traditions
Creole Fried Rice, Sunny Side Up Quail Egg with Bird Dog Whiskey Glaze
 
Shrimp Chippewa (GF)
Flamed Tableside in Cognac with Sun-Dried Tomatoes over Goat Cheese Stone Ground Grits from Waco, Texas
 
Berkshire Pork Osso Bucco
Wild Mushroom & Farro Risotto, Roasted Autumn Vegetables, Sassafras Gremolata
 
Jumbo Lump Crab, J&J Shrimp, Crispy Louisiana Oysters, Parmesan Mushroom Rice, and Brennan's Creole Butter
 
Creole Spiced Shrimp in Acadiana-Style Courtbouillon Sauce with Bayou Country Jazzmen Rice 
 
Blackened Diver Scallops
Louisiana Shrimp Etouffee, Fire Roasted Peppers with Bayou Country Jazzmen Rice
 
Sugarcane Smoked Beef Rib
Pimento Cheese Grits, Bacon Tomato Jam, Braised Collard Greens, and a Peach Barbecue Sauce
 
Brennan's Jumbo Lump Crabcakes (GF)
Crowned with Chayote and Petite Herb Salad over Melted Leek & Roasted Corn Sauce 

Wood-Burning Grill

King Trumpet Mushrooms, Farmer's Baby Carrots, Green Tomato & Shallot Jam with Housemade Worcestershire Sauce
 
Creole Spiced Ribeye
Zatarain's Seasoned Crab Boiled Potatoes, Pickled Green Bean & Artichoke Salad with Andouille Marchand de Vin
 
Mesquite Grilled Gulf Fish (GF)
Cast Iron Blackened Farmer's Vegetables, Baby Spinach, Edamame with Green Peanut Oil & Satsuma Vinaigrette
 
Wood-Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Buttermilk Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Sorghum Glazed Brussel Sprouts & House Bacon with Creole Mustard Sauce 
 
Sides
Bacon Braised Greens GF
Grilled Farmer's Vegetables GF
Creole Andouille Mac & Cheese
Zatarain's Crab Boiled Potatoes
Pimento Cheese Grits
Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
 

Brunch
Brunch is served Saturday 11 am-2 pm, Sunday from 10 am-2 pm
*****This is a sample menu. Items are based on seasonal ingredients and may change.*****
Brennan's Texas Creole Brunch  $37
Choice of Starter, Entrée, and Dessert
 
Starter:
Turtle Soup or Brennan's Salad
Entrée:
Choice of Eggs Benedict (English Muffin with Duroc Canadian Bacon)
Eggs Sardou (Artichoke Bottom with Creamed Spinach)

 
Other Menu Items are 3-course Prix Fixe and based on Entree Prices
 
Soups
Soup du Jour
Seasonally Made with Fresh Ingredients
 
Snapping Turtle Soup
A Brennan's Tradition Splashed with Sherry
 
Brennan's Seafood Gumbo
Toasted Garlic Jazzmen Rice and Chef's Blend of File
 
Soup 1-1-1
A Demitasse of all three soups
 
Creole Beginnings
Wild Shrimp Remoulade
Hearts of Romaine, Petite Radishes, Preserved Lemon, and Chilled Remoulade Dressing
 
Butcher's Smoked Bacon & Eggs
Smoked Berkshire Pork Belly, Stone Ground Goat Cheese Grits, Sunny Side Quail Egg with Pepper Jelly Glaze
 
Fried Texas Quail Beignet
Foie Gras Ganache, Sunny Side Quail Egg with Pepper Jelly Glaze (additional $3)
 
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Enchilada
In Corn Tortilla with Tomatillo Salsa, Chayote Pico de Gallo, Jalapeno Cheese
 
Brennan's Salad
Field Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, and Brioche Croutons with Red Wine & Ripped Herb Vinaigrette
 
Poached Pear Salad
Wassail Poached Bosc Pear, Candied Walnuts, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, and Cranberry Vinaigrette
 
Entrée Traditions
Beef Debris & Southern Biscuits
Braised Beef, Crimini Mushrooms, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Moonflower Petite Greens, Poached Eggs with Hollandaise
 
Eggs St. Charles
Buttermilk Fried Louisiana Wild Catfish Over Jazzmen Rice, Tomatillo Sauce Piquant with Poached Egg, and Creole Choron Sauce
 
Texas Creole Crawfish Migas
Andouille Sausage, Charred Peppers and Corn Tortillas Folded into Soft Scrambled Eggs with Pico de Gallo
 
Boudin-Stuffed Texas Quail
Wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon, Served over Crawfish Corn Macque Choux with Pepper Jelly Glaze, and Sunny Side Up Quail Egg 
 
Gulf Coast Seafood Cakes & Eggs
Texas Redfish, Shrimp & Louisiana Blue Crab, Poached Eggs, Creole Tomato Sauce, and Tabasco Hollandaise
 
Herb Crusted Lamb
Tasso Brabant Potato Hash with Asparagus, Roasted Peppers, and Pepperjack Cheese, Crowned with Poached Egg, and Mint Bearnaise
 
Texas Shrimp & Grits
Goat Cheese Stone Ground Grits, Roasted Sweet Peppers, and Sun-Dried Tomato Butter
 
Farmer Vegetable Omelette (v)
Farmer Roasted Vegetables, Lone Star Feta Cheese, Spinach, Pico de Gallo, and Roasted Tomatillo Salsa 
 
A Traditional Brunch Cocktail is Our Brandy Milk Punch:
 

Wine
During the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be easy to neglect the simple pleasures. That's where we come in! At Brennan's of Houston, we serve only the finest cuisine in order to leave you with a memory not soon forgotten. It's is only logical to ensure that we fill your glass with the finest wines as well. 
Brennan's of Houston award-winning wine program, arranged by on-staff "wine guys" Marcus Gausepohl and Rich Carter, features more than 2,000 bottles from around the world and 40-plus selections by the glass. In combination with a "drink what you like" philosophy that centers around the belief that ordering great wine should always be fun and approachable, the wine program presents a user-friendly list with something for everyone from classic icons to the rock-off-the-map gems.
 
     

To-Go
 
Delivery
We've partnered with UberEats to bring you some of Brennan's of Houston menu right to your door.
 
Shipped Gifts
Looking for Gift Card and Pralines?
 
Market Pick-Up
All items below are for pick-up only. Typical fulfillment time is 48-hours with the exception of larger orders, major holidays, and all orders in December. 
 
Pralines
$12 per dozen - Trayed and Unwrapped
$14.50 per dozen - Trayed and Wrapped 
$18 - Large 1/2 lb Box of Pralines
$10 - Small 1/4 lb Box of Pralines
$2.50 - Bag of Pralines
   
Dessert
$30 - Pecan Pie (8" traditional)
$45 - Lemon Meringue Pie (9" Pie)
$50 - Half Pan Creole Bread Pudding
 $55 - Half Pan White Chocolate Bread Pudding
    
Soup
$70 - Gallon Turtle Soup
$35 - Half Gallon Turtle Soup
$18 - Quart Turtle Soup
$75 - Gallon Shrimp & Okra Gumbo
$38 - Half Gallon Shrimp & Okra Gumbo 
$19 - Quart Shrimp & Okra Gumbo
 
Sauces
$15 - Pint Remoulade
     $15 - Pint Ravigote
     $30 - Demi Glace Based Sauces
    
Thanksgiving Options
ONLY available the week of Thanksgiving. Latest pickup is November 27th
$40 - Half Pan Jalapeno Cornbread Pudding
     $35 - Half Pan Molasses Roasted Sweet Potatoes
     $35 - Half Pan Bacon Braised Collard & Mustard Greens
     $30 - Quart Turkey Cognac Gravy
     $30 - Quart Cranberry Satsuma Sauce
    $30 - Pumpkin Pie (8" pie)

 
 Our Praline History:
 
 

Bar
Brennan's Courtyard Bar is open from 11 am-10 pm daily
Full Ala Carte during regular service hours
7-7-7 Menu available 2-7 pm daily (not available in December)
 
Brennan's of Houston cocktail program focuses on hand-crafted classics. Guest can imbibe at the adjoining Courtyard Bar under the shade of the twin oak trees. There are so many reasons to love Brennan's Courtyard Bar: drink specials and delicious snacks with co-workers and friends are the perfect antidotes to a long days' work. 
 
 Now, hungry and thirsty Houstonians can flock to the Courtyard Bar to take advantage of 7-7-7 (think Happy Hour but better)!
 
 
Grand Snow Leopard
Snow Leopard Vodka, Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach Liqueur, and a splash of fresh Orange Juice
 
Coming Through the Rye
Rittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond Rye Whiskey, Mardarine Napolean Liqueur, Punt e Mes Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
 
Autumn Pear
Reyka Icelandic Vodka, Pear Nectar, Vanilla Syrup with a splash of fresh lemon juice
 
French Sazerac
Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Cognac, Herbsaint, Angostura Bitters, Peychaud's Bitters, and Turbinado Syrup 
 
Midnight Melody
St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Hibiscus Syrup, and Brut Champagne
 
Smoky Poloma
Maestro Dobel Humito Smoked Tequila, Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Brennan's Jalapeno Tincture with a splash of Club Soda
 
Grand Sidecar
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, and Fresh Lemon Juice
 
Brennan's Texas Manhattan
Garrison Brothers Brennan's Select Texas Whiskey, Antica Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
 
Smith Street Julep
Angel's Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Fresh Mint, and Powdered Sugar
 
Blackberry Lemon Drop Martini
Chopin Potato Vodka, Creme de Mure Blackberry Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Blackberry Syrup