Brennan's – French
Steeped in Southern elegance, this iconic destination invites guests into a world of refined Creole hospitality where the air is scented with the rich, complex spices of simmering gumbo and snapping turtle soup. Shimmering towers of chilled Gulf oysters and savory roasted duck crepes grace white-clothed tables, offering a sophisticated celebration of coastal bounty that captures the timeless soul of New Orleans dining.
3300, Smith Street, Houston, TX, 77006 +17135229711 https://www.brennanshouston.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, 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, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Brennan's
Dairy-Free at Brennan's
Brennan's in Houston has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cold Seafood Petite Platter, East Coast Oysters - Half Dozen and Bacon Braised Collard Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Brennan's
Brennan's in Houston has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cold Seafood Petite Platter, East Coast Oysters - Half Dozen and Bacon Braised Collard Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Brennan's
Brennan's in Houston has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pecan Crusted Gulf Fish, Gulf Fish Borgne and Cold Seafood Petite Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Brennan's
Brennan's in Houston has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shrimp & Grits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Brennan's
Brennan's in Houston has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cold Seafood Petite Platter, Jeio Prosecco and Cold Seafood Grand Tower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Brennan's
Brennan's in Houston has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bacon Braised Collard Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Brennan's
Brennan's in Houston has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 25-Cent Martini, Parisian Gas Lamp and Jeio Prosecco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Brennan's
Brennan's in Houston has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mississippi Mud Pie, Creole Bread Pudding and Brennan's Salad. 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 Brennan's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Roasted Duck Crepe | 27.5 g | 35.3 g |
| Cold Seafood Petite Platter | 13.6 g | 33.5 g |
| Cold Seafood Grand Tower | 13.6 g | 33.5 g |
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Crabmeat Cheesecake | 54.5 g | 14.7 g |
| Creole Bread Pudding | 109.2 g | 14.1 g |
| East Coast Oysters - Half Dozen | 51.9 g | 6.5 g |
| Mississippi Mud Pie | 65.1 g | 6.1 g |
| Smoked Gouda Andouille Mac & Cheese | 6.6 g | 5.7 g |
| Shrimp Rémoulade | 4.3 g | 5 g |
| Grilled Filet Mignon | 15.4 g | 3 g |
| Jeio Prosecco | 12.1 g | 2.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:45 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Raw Bar
- Cold Seafood Petite Platter - $79: Fresh Shucked Oysters, Boiled Shrimp, Crab Fingers, Crab Ravigote, Lake Calcasieu Seafood Cocktail Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Seafood Grand Tower - $149: Fresh Shucked Oysters, Boiled Shrimp, Crab Fingers, Crab Ravigote, Lake Calcasieu Seafood Cocktail Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Premium Gulf Oysters - Half Dozen - $18: Freshly shucked Gulf oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- East Coast Oysters - Half Dozen - $20: Freshly shucked East Coast oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Shrimp Rémoulade - $18: Hearts of Romaine, shrimp boiled potatoes and vegetables, corn, lemon zest, rémoulade dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crabmeat Cheesecake - $23: Gulf crabmeat, pecan crust, wild mushrooms, bordelaise sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Duck Crepe - $17: Duck confit, shiitake mushrooms, leeks, garlic, Saint Andre cheese, pepper jelly sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Best Stop Boudin Balls - $9: Louisiana-made boudin balls, pepper jelly, creole ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Snapping Turtle Soup - $14: A Brennan's tradition splashed with Lustau Sherry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brennan's Gumbo Du Jour - $14: Jazzmen rice and chef's blend of filé Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brennan's Salad - $13: Field greens, grape tomatoes, parmesan, brioche croutons, red wine herb vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jill Jackson Salad - $15: Little gem lettuce, candied bacon, soft cooked egg, blue cheese, creamy dijon vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pecan Crusted Gulf Fish - $36: Lemon zest, crushed corn, pickled onion and haricot vert salad, creole meunière sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Fish Borgne - $39: Jumbo lump crab, shrimp, crispy gulf oysters, parmesan mushroom rice, creole butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Filet Mignon - $57: 8oz aged filet mignon, broccolini, butternut squash, cipollini onion, house-made worcestershire Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $31: Texas goat cheese stone-ground grits, roasted sweet peppers, sun-dried tomato butter Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- NOLA-Style BBQ Shrimp - $29: Peeled, sautéed Gulf shrimp, creole butter sauce, citrus and rosemary finish Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Smoked Gouda Andouille Mac & Cheese - $10: Macaroni with smoked gouda and andouille sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Braised Collard Greens - $11: Collard greens braised with bacon Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttermilk Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes - $10: Whipped Yukon gold potatoes with buttermilk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Brennan's Bananas Foster - $12: Tableside flambé of bananas with Caribbean rum and cinnamon over vanilla bean ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Creole Bread Pudding - $10: French bread custard, berries, toasted pecans, hard whiskey sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Mississippi Mud Pie - $11: Dark chocolate mousse, toasted peanut crunch, caramel corn, heavenly hash candy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Parisian Gas Lamp - $20: Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac, Cointreau Noir, flambéed orange peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Martini - $15: Reyka Vodka, Mr. Black cold brew coffee liqueur, espresso
- Jeio Prosecco - $13: Brut Veneto, Italy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- 25-Cent Martini - $0.25: Classic, Cosmopolitan, Melon, or Commander's Palace (with entree purchase) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Brennan's
- Is Brennan's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Brennan's has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cold Seafood Petite Platter, East Coast Oysters - Half Dozen and Bacon Braised Collard Greens.
- What can I eat at Brennan's on a dairy-free diet?
- Cold Seafood Petite Platter, East Coast Oysters - Half Dozen and Bacon Braised Collard Greens carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Brennan's have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including 25-Cent Martini and Parisian Gas Lamp.
- Is Brennan's gluten-free?
- 5 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 Brennan's?
- Roasted Duck Crepe, at roughly 35.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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