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Brennan's

American Creole, Vegan Menu

Worth ordering: Bananas fosternamed in 5 reviews

Order the original Bananas Foster dessert for a unique tableside experience (not vegan).

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients

  • Good to know: Try the blackened tofu dish, but note it may lack visible mushrooms and can be oversalted.
  • Reservations are required due to the restaurant's popularity and formal atmosphere.
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  • Ask staff about vegan adaptations as they can veganize some dishes upon request.
  • Expect elegant, formal service which may feel stiff to some guests.

People mention

Turtle soup, bread pudding and chef's tasting course.

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Also french toast, gumbo, lemon tart, pastry, pineapple tarte tatin and shrimps and grits.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: meetings

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for attentive service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Dinner

About

Brennan's is an upscale New Orleans restaurant known for its elegant ambiance and iconic Bananas Foster dessert prepared tableside. The menu includes classic Creole dishes like gumbo and turtle soup, with some vegan adaptations such as blackened tofu and smoked cauliflower sides. While the service is highly praised for its warmth and professionalism, vegan offerings are limited and sometimes inconsistent, with occasional issues like oversalted grits and non-vegan ingredients in vegan-labeled dishes.

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417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–22:00
Tuesday
09:00–22:00
Wednesday
09:00–22:00
Thursday
09:00–22:00
Friday
09:00–22:00
Saturday
08:00–22:00
Sunday
08:00–21:00

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.5 6,468 reviews Read on Google Maps
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2.0 1 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, mushrooms

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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