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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
Lunch is served Tuesday through Friday 11:00 am-2:00 pm
*****We have limited seating available. Menu may change and is based on seasonal ingredients.*****
1/2 Dozen Oysters Half Shell
Premium Gulf 16.50
East Coast 20
Petite Seafood Tower 80
Grand Seafood Tower 150
Includes: Fresh Shucked Oysters, Zatarain's Boiled Jumbo Shrimp, Crab Ravigote, Cocktail Crab Fingers, Ceviche
Starters
Snapping Turtle Soup
A Brennan's Tradition Splashed with Lustau Sherry 10
Brennan's Seafood Gumbo (GF)
Jazzmen Rice and Chef's Blend of Filé 11
Featured Soup
Fresh Made Using Seasonal Ingredients 9
Brennan's Salad
Field Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Brioche Croutons with Red Wine & Ripped Herb Vinaigrette 11
Shrimp Remoulade (GF)
Hearts of Romaine, Shrimp Boil Vegetables, Preserved Lemon, and Chilled Remoulade Dressing 15
Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Ravigote
Cornmeal-Crusted, Fried Green Tomatoes, Southern Show Chow and Charred Lemon Ravigote Sauce 16
Jimmy's Grilled Oysters
Local Oysters, Jalapeno Cornbread Crumbs, and Crushed Seaweed Flakes 14
Fried Boudin Cake
Candied Jalapeno, Sundried Tomato, Maple Glaze with Fried Quail Egg 11
Chef's Choice Package 19
Choice of Starter
Cup of Soup (Turtle Soup or Featured Gumbo)
OR
Brennan's Salad
Choice of Entree
1/2 Shrimp PoBoy
French Roll, Jalapeno Tartar Sauce, Romaine Hearts, Tomatoes, House-Cut Kennebec Fries
OR
Herb Pesto Grilled Chicken Cobb
Crispy Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Bacon, Soft Egg, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Creamy Dill Dressing
Chef's Premium Package 42
Choice of Starter
Turtle Soup
OR
Brennan's Salad
Choice of Entree
Stuffed Quail
Bandera Roast Quail, House Made Boudin, Bourbon Glaze, Braised Cabbage
OR
Gulf Shrimp Etouffee
Louisiana Shrimp Etouffee, Jasmine Rice
Entrees
Beef Tips Diane
Mushrooms, Red Wine Demi Glaze, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes 35
Grilled Pork Chop
Bourbon Peach Salsa, Roasted Sweet Potatoes Puree 25
Gulf Fish Borgne
Jumbo Lump Crab, J&J Shrimp, Louisiana Oysters, Parmesan Mushroom Rice, and Brennan's Creole Butter 32
Truffle Chicken Pontalba
Bacon Lardon, Brabant Potatoes, Cremini Mushrooms, Asparagus, Fire Roasted Peppers, Bernaise Sauce 30
Texas Shrimp & Grits
Goat Cheese Stone Ground Grits, Roasted Sweet Peppers, and Sun-Dried Tomato Butter 29
Grilled Gulf Fish
Roasted Summer Vegetables, Caramelized Lemon, Citrus Vinaigrette 28
Pecan Crusted Gulf Fish
Lemon Scented Crushed Corn, Pickled Onion and Haricot Vert Salad, Creole Meuniere Sauce 32
Dinner
Dinner is served Tuesday - Sunday 5:30 pm-9:00 pm
*****We have limited seating available. Menu may change and is based on seasonal ingredients.*****
1/2 Dozen Oysters Half Shell
Premium Gulf 16.50
East Coast 20
Petite Seafood Tower 80
3 of Each Oyster, 6 of Each Shrimp, Crab Fingers, Crab Ravigote, Red Snapper Ceviche
Grand Tower 150
6 of Each Oyster, 12 of Each Shrimp, Crab Fingers, Crab Ravigote, Red Snapper Ceviche
Starters
Snapping Turtle Soup
A Brennan's Tradition Splashed with Lustau Sherry 10
Brennan's Featured Gumbo
Jazzmen Rice and Chef's Blend of File 11
Soup Du Jour
Seasonally Made with Fresh Ingredients 9
Soups 1-1-1
A Demistasse of All Three Soups 11
Chili-Fried Gulf Oysters (GF)
Cornflour Crusted Oysters with Chili Corn Sauce, Julienned Sweet Potatoes 14
Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Ravigote
Cornmeal Crusted Fried Green Tomatoes, Southern Chow Chow, Charred Lemon Ravigote Sauce 16
Shrimp Remoulade (GF)
Hearts of Romaine, Shrimp Boil Vegetables, Preserved Lemon, and Chilled Remoulade Dressing 15
Pork Belly "BLT"
House Cured Pork Belly, Maple & Tomato Glaze, Creole Fried Oysters, Chow Chow Brussels 16
House Cured Pork Belly, Maple & Tomato Glaze, Creole Fried Oysters, Chow Chow Brussels 16
Heirloom Tomato Salad
Heirloom Tomato, Cucumber, Pickled Onion, Basil Oil, Fry Bread 13
Poached Pear Salad
Spiced Butter Poached Pear, field Greens, Herbed Goat Cheese, Walnuts, Pomegranate Vinaigrette 13
Entree Traditions
Gulf Fish Pontchartrain
Jumbo Lump Crab, J&J Shrimp, Cripsy Louisiana Oysters, Parmesan Mushroom Rice, and Brennan's Creole Butter 44
Brennan's Jumbo Lump Crabcakes (GF)
Crowned with Chayote & Petite Herb Salad over Melted Leek & Roasted Corn Sauce 47
Grilled Filet Mignon
8 oz Tenderloin, Confit Fingerling Potatoes, Brussel Sprout Hash, Trumpet Mushrooms, Creole au Poivre Sauce 44
Mesquite Grilled Ribeye Oscar
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, Asparagus and Bernaise Sauce 65
Boudin Stuffed Quail
Roasted Bandera Quail, Braised Red Cabbage, Bourbon Molasses, Pepper Jelly, Boudin 35
Shrimp Chippewa (GF)
Flamed Tableside in Cognac with Sun-Dried Tomatoes over Goat Cheese Stone Ground Texas Grits 35
Flamed Tableside in Cognac with Sun-Dried Tomatoes over Goat Cheese Stone Ground Texas Grits 35
Eggplant Parmesan (Veg)
Mushroom and Spinach Ragu, Yello Tomato Marinara Sauce, Starburst Squash, Vegan Cream Cheese 30
Crispy Skin Bronzino
Red Grapes, Roasted Carrots, Serrano Chile Puree, Spiced Pecans, Veronique Vinaigrette Sauce 32
Redfish on the Halfshell (GF)
Wood-Grilled Redfish, Roasted Fennel, Onion, Bell Pepper Slaw, Piquillo Pepper Puree 36
Sides
Grilled Asparagus (GF) 10
Bacon Braised Collard Green (GF) 12
Sorghum Glazed Brussel Sprouts 10
Smoked Gouda Andouille Mac & Cheese 14
Buttermilk Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes 10
Brunch
Brunch is served Saturday 11:00 am-2:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
*****We have limited seating available. Menu may change and is based on seasonal ingredients.*****
1/2 Dozen Oysters Half Shell
Premium Gulf 16.50
East Coast 20
Starters
Snapping Turtle Soup
A Brennan's Tradition Splashed with Lustau Sherry 10
Brennan's Seafood Gumbo (GF)
Jazzmen Rice and Chef's Blend of Filé 11
Featured Soup
Fresh Made Using Seasonal Ingredients 9
Brennan's Salad
Field Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Brioche Croutons with Red Wine & Ripped Herb Vinaigrette 11
Pear Salad
Chardonnay Poached Pears, Field Greens, Blue Cheese, Caramelized Shallot Sundried Cherry Vinaigrette 13
Shrimp Remoulade (GF)
Hearts of Romaine, Shrimp Boil Vegetables, Preserved Lemon, and Chilled Remoulade Dressing 15
Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Ravigote
Cornmeal-Crusted, Fried Green Tomatoes, Southern Chow Chow and Charred Lemon Ravigote Sauce 16
Louisiana Frog Legs Piquant
Pan-Fried Frog Legs, Sauce Piquant, Five Onion Bisquit Pudding 12
Jimmy's Oysters
Local Oysters, Jalapeno Cornbread Crumbs, and Crushed Seaweed Flakes 14
Smoked Salmon French Toast
Rye French Toast, Avocado, Cream Cheese, Pickled Red Onions, Capers, Egg, and French Dill 16
Chef's Choice Package 36
Choice of Starter
Snapping Turtle Soup OR Brennan's Salad
Eggs Benedict
Creole Canadian Bacon, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, and Hollandaise
Dessert
Choice of any Brennan's House-Made Desserts
Chef's Premium Package 48
Choice of Starter
Snapping Turtle Soup OR Egg Sardou
Wood-Grilled Pork Chop
Plum Chutney, Creole Mustard, Honey Spiced Acorn Squash
Dessert
Choice of any Brennan's House-Made Desserts
Entrees
Eggs Brennan
Two Favorites "Benedict and Sardou" Served with Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce 25
Gulf Fish Borgne
Jumbo Lump Crab, J&J Shrimp, Louisiana Oysters, Parmesan Mushroom Rice, and Brennan's Creole Butter 32
Simply Grilled Gulf Fish
Jumbo Lump Crab, Summer Creole Ratatouille, White Wine Buerre Blanc 36
Texas Shrimp & Grits
Goat Cheese Stone Ground Grits, Roasted Sweet Peppers, and Sun-Dried Tomato Butter 29
Truffle Chicken Pontalba
Bacon Lardin, Brabant Potatoes, Cremini Mushrooms, Asparagus, Bernaise Sauce 30
Late Summer Vegetable Enchiladas
Roasted Tomatillo and Lentil Salsa, Avocado Guacamole, Jalapeno Jack Cheese 28
Beef Tips Diane
Tenderloin Tips, Roasted Mushrooms, Red Wine Demi Glaze, Yukon Gold Mash Potatoes 36
Dessert
Creole Cream Cheesecake
Warm Caramel, Seasonal Berries 10
Brennan's Bananas Foster (GF)
Flamed Tableside with Caribbean Rum over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 10
Bayou City Petite Beignets
Dusted in Imperial Powdered Sugar with Café au Lait Anglaise 10
Robin's Lemon Meringue Pie
Limoncello Bluberry Coulis & Candied Lemon Zest 10
Creole Bread Pudding
Crowned with Berries, Toasted Pecans, and Hard Whiskey Sauce 10
Southern Pecan Pie
Rio Grande Pecans, Dark Chocolate & Carmel, Crowned with Vanilla Ice Cream 10
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 guy" 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
Curbside Pickup To-Geaux and Delivery
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Shipped Gifts
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Bar
Brennan's Courtyard Bar is open from Tuesday - Sunday 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
Happy Hour is available from Tuesday - Friday from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
The Courtyard Bar Menu is not available in the dining room.
Brennan's of Houston cocktail program focuses on hand-crafted classics. Guests 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.
Courtyard Bar Menu
(⚜️ Happy Hour item $7 Tuesday-Friday 4:00 pm-7:00 pm)
Wines by the Glass
⚜️ Sparkling • Stanford • California 7
⚜️ Sauvignon Blanc • Astica • Argentina 7
⚜️ Chardonnay • Anthony Koster • Sonoma 7
⚜️ Red Blend • Honoro Vera • Spain 7
⚜️ Pinot Noir• Patient Cottat • Loire Valley 7
Courtyard Cocktails
⚜️ Rebujito (Lemonade Jerez)
Sherry, Fresh Mint, Lemonade 9
⚜️ Sazerac
Absinthe Wash, Old Overholt, Simple Syrup, Peychaud's & Angostura Bitters 11
Fall Ball
Noble Oak Double Barrel Bourbon, Cynar, Sweet Potato Simple Syrup, Tincture 14
⚜️Winter Bubbles
Candied Fig and Port Wine Reduction, Sparkling Wine, Fresh Citrus Twist 13
⚜️Pumpkincello Martini
Homemade Pumpkin Infusion with Cinnamon, Clove, and Star Anise 12
Green Horizon
Green Chartreuse, Domaine Canton, Turbinado, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Peychauds Bitters 13
Corpse Reviver #2
Ford's London Dry Gin, Herbsain, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, Maraschino Cherry 12
N'Awlins Chicory Pecan Martini
Homemade Pecan Cream Liqueur, Hoodoo Chicory Coffee Liqueur, Cocoa Dusting 14
⚜️ "What's in the Shaker?"
Bartender's Choice, a handcrafted cocktail of the day 10
Seasonal Spritz
Aperol
Zesty Orange with Complex Herbal Scents Harmonized with a Touch of Vanilla 11
Campari
Strong Bittersweet Flavor, with Notes of Orange Peel, Cherry, Clove, and Cinnamon 11
Chambord
Rich and Fruity, with Raspberry and Citrus Notes 11
Cynar
Artichoke, Vegetal, Earthy, Bitter, Herbaceos yet Sweet 11
Limoncello
Sweet with an Intensely Concentrated Citrus Flavor 11
Mandarine
A Hint of Refreshing Bitter Orange and Zesty Mandarin Bite 11
Courtyard Bites
⚜️ $1 Gulf Oysters during Happy Hour (1/2 Dozen Minimum)
Horseradish, Cocktail Sauce, and Mignonette
⚜️ Boudin Balls
House Made Boudin, Jalapeno Tartar Sauce 9
⚜️ Truffle Fries & Garlic Aioli 12
Shrimp PoBoy
Cornmeal Fried Shrimp, Jalapeno Aioli 18
Jimmy's Oysters
Seaweed Butter, Cornbread Crumble 14
⚜️ Shrimp Remoulade
Hearts of Romaine, Shrimp Boil Vegetables, Preserved Lemon, and Chilled Remoulade Dressing 15
Pork Belly BLT
Creole Fried Oysters, Tomato Marmalade, Pecans 16
⚜️ Oyster Nacho
Corn Tortilla with Charred Jalapeno Aioli, Chayote Pico De Gallo, Crispy Oyster 14