Brenda's – American
Brenda’s captures the soulful spirit of New Orleans, where the air is thick with the sweet scent of powdered sugar and the savory aroma of slow-simmered gravies. Guests tuck into pillowy beignets bursting with molten chocolate or spicy crawfish, alongside comforting plates of creamy grits and crispy pork belly that feel like a warm, culinary embrace. This vibrant destination transforms every meal into a celebration, blending traditional Southern hospitality with bold, creative flavors that linger long after the last bite.
4045, Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94611 +15109290510 https://brendasoakland.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Brenda's
Dairy-Free at Brenda's
Brenda's in Oakland has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Collard Greens with Bacon and Potato Hash. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Brenda's
Brenda's in Oakland has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Collard Greens with Bacon and Potato Hash. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Brenda's
Brenda's in Oakland has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ube Beignet, Plain Beignets and Beignet Flight. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Brenda's
Brenda's in Oakland has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp & Grits and Seafood Gumbo Deluxe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Brenda's
Brenda's in Oakland has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mr. Espresso Coffee and Hurricane Andrew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Brenda's
Brenda's in Oakland has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Creole Bloody Mary, Mr. Espresso Coffee and Hurricane Andrew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Brenda's
Brenda's in Oakland has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Collard Greens with Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Brenda's
Brenda's in Oakland has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Creole Bloody Mary, Mr. Espresso Coffee and Sweet Watermelon Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Brenda's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Gumbo Deluxe | 25.8 g | 100 g |
| Crispy Pork Belly | 12.6 g | 45.6 g |
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Creole Sampler Platter | 45.4 g | 23.1 g |
| Catfish & Grits | 18.3 g | 22.7 g |
| Crawfish Beignets | 27.7 g | 17.9 g |
| Fried Shrimp Po' Boy | 40.4 g | 17.3 g |
| Hangtown Fry | 10.2 g | 16.9 g |
| Beignet Flight | 97.3 g | 14.2 g |
| Potato Hash | 39.6 g | 10.7 g |
| Ube Beignet | 38.2 g | 4.7 g |
| Mac & Cheese | 6.2 g | 2.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Th-Su
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Hot Beignets
- Plain Beignets - $9: Three per order. For the diehard traditionalist. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Beignets - $15: Three per order. Molten Ghirardelli chocolate. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Granny Smith Apple Beignets - $15: Three per order. Cinnamon butter. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crawfish Beignets - $18: Three per order. Cayenne, scallions, cheddar. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beignet Flight - $19: 1 each: Plain, Chocolate, Apple & Crawfish. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ube Beignet - $6.75: Filipino purple yam beignet filled with ube coconut jam & white chocolate. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
House Favorites
- Biscuit & Country Sausage Gravy - $15: With 2 eggs any style. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grillades & Grits - $23: Beef cutlets braised in spicy creole gravy. Served with grits & 2 eggs any style, plus cream biscuit or toast. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crispy Pork Belly - $22: Poached egg, cheddar grits, spicy onion relish. Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Hangtown Fry - $25: Fried oyster, bacon & scallion scramble. Served with grits or hash, plus cream biscuit or toast. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $25: Sautéed shrimp, cheddar grits, spicy tomato-bacon gravy. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Catfish & Grits - $25: Crispy catfish nuggets, cheddar grits, spicy tomato-bacon gravy. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Creole Sampler Platter - $34: Cup of chicken & andouille gumbo, red beans & rice, fried catfish, hushpuppies, and collard greens. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Brenda’s Fried Chicken (1/2 Chicken) - $27: New Orleans style fried chicken served with hot pepper jelly and 2 biscuits. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Gumbo Deluxe - $39: Shrimp, blue crabmeat, andouille sausage, okra, chicken, crab legs, scallions, and rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Orleans - $27: Sautéed shrimp, crawfish, mussels, andouille sausage, and fusilli pasta in a spicy red pepper-garlic cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Po' Boy - $19: Toasted French roll, lettuce, tomato, pickles, chipotle rémoulade. Served with potato salad or slaw. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Cream Biscuit - $4.25: Single biscuit. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Potato Hash - $5: Breakfast potatoes. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mac & Cheese - $6: Baked macaroni and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Collard Greens with Bacon - $6: Slow braised greens. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mr. Espresso Coffee - $4.5: Hot coffee. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sweet Watermelon Tea - $4.5: House specialty iced tea. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hurricane Andrew - $11: Tropical rum punch. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Creole Bloody Mary - $10: Pickled okra, creole spiced rim. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Bananas Foster Milkshake - $7.5: Fresh banana & butter-rum syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Brenda's
- Is Brenda's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Brenda's has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Collard Greens with Bacon and Potato Hash.
- What can I eat at Brenda's on a dairy-free diet?
- Collard Greens with Bacon and Potato Hash carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Brenda's have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Creole Bloody Mary and Mr. Espresso Coffee.
- Is Brenda's gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Brenda's?
- Seafood Gumbo Deluxe, at roughly 100g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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