Bourbon House

4.3

3594 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

“Arguably the best oyster bar of any white tablecloth restaurant in New Orleans” per the Times-Picayune, Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House is all about local seafood. If it’s not in season, you won’t find it on the menu. Enjoy authentic New Orleans dishes and oysters on the half-shell in a lively atmosphere overlooking Bourbon Street.

Dickie Brennan and his culinary team have created an incredible menu of classic New Orleans dishes complemented by new favorites. Signature favorites include Gulf fish on the Halfshell and New Orleans style Barbeque Shrimp.

Bourbon is a central focus at the bar with 200 bourbons on the list. Bourbon House is the perfect place for a specialty cocktail or a straight pour of that hard to find small-batch whiskey.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 522-0111
Website
http://www.bourbonhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
To learn more about Dickie Brennan & Co.'s catering options, please contact Sales at 504-521-8310.
Private party facilities
The second floor at Bourbon House is the perfect location for your next function with five private dining spaces. Bourbon House can accommodate parties of 10 to 200.

Location
144 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Cross street
Iberville Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
A few short blocks away from the street car stop at Canal Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Join us for Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
If it's not in season, it's not on our menu. Beat the heat and relax while enjoying a fun & fresh happy hour bites & drinks! Offered every weekday 2pm - 5pm. DOZEN RAW OYSTERS ~ $20 ~ $8 BITES ~ CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS with hot sauce honey, pecans & goat cheese SHRIMP & CRAB BOUDIN BALLS with smoked seafood sausage, scallions & remoulade HARVEST FLAT BREAD with pesto, local squash, cherry tomatoes & ricotta DB CHARDONNAY & CABERNET ~ 4 PROSECCO ~ 6 MUSCADET ~ 5 ~$7 COCKTAILS~ TRILLIAN STARS with Absolut Citron, sangria tea, agave & pineapple FOURTY TWO with Hendrick's gin, blueberries, lime & soda DEEP THOUGHT with Still Austin bourbon, Campari, toasted sesame Lillet DAILY BEER SPECIAL ~ 2.50

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What 3,594 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Seafood
New Orleans
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bourbon House offers an inviting atmosphere with a diverse menu featuring both New Orleans staples and unique options. "The chargrilled oysters and redfish entree were spectacular," while service is often praised as "excellent." Although some experiences vary, many guests appreciate the "fantastic" meals and "great ambiance."

3,594 Reviews

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Dana
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Our table was brought multiple items we didn’t order. When we got our food, 1.5 hours later, it was cold. We’ve eaten in the bar area many times and had a great experience. Last night was very disappointing.
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Vanessa Maria
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here for my mom’s birthday and they were amazing!
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Alexander
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for Thanksgiving dinner. Our waiter was very courteous and provided several recommendations. We ordered from the Thanksgiving menu, which was delicious! We also had the muffaletta flatbread and blackened gulf fish (it was barracuda for us) which was flaky and tender. Would recommend all of it!
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Cheree
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Server was very kind. We had both thanksgiving meals (turkey and ham) and shared as well as charbroiled oysters and the Pechauds (sp) bourbon cocktail who he as delicious. A great experience.
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Cindy Ann
New Orleans
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was disappointing. We started with the Shrimp and Crabmeat Boudin Balls. Not much flavor. We also had the Crab Claws which was excellant. Gumbo was disappointing. Then we had the Stuffed fish with Mirliton, Sbrimp and Grits and Shrimp and Fish Platter. The Ahrimp and Fish Platter was by far the best.
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Neil
Minneapolis
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bourbon Street cocktail was interesting; not quite what I expected, but tasty. Crab Claws Bordelaise, Bourbon Glazed Shrimp, Stuffed Gulf Fish, and Alligator Rigatoni were all excellent. Our server, Katie B., was excellent; very knowledgeable and friendly.
Bourbon HouseResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent experience at Bourbon House! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us! Please visit us again in the future. Cheers! -Gerilyn and the BH team
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Nataliia
New York City
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The location itself is great and very convenient, but the service, unfortunately, leaves much to be desired. After being seated, we waited for over an hour for our order to be fulfilled, even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. Additionally, no one approached our table for at least 15 - 20 minutes after we sat down. When we requested drinks, it felt like they were brought from a neighboring restaurant rather than the bar. We also didn’t have the best experience with the oysters, but the manager was attentive and took the time to listen to our concerns, which we appreciated.
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Laura
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great. Food was delicious and got us to our table right away. Loved the ambiance.
Bourbon HouseResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent experience at Bourbon House! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us! Please visit us again in the future. Cheers! -Gerilyn and the BH team
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Nanci
Phoenix
58 reviews
2.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was very average. Oysters were a bit gritty and didn’t taste fresh.
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randall
New Orleans
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First of all, we ordered raw oysters. I asked for them to specifically be shucked fresh. They came out in like 1 minute. They were not freshly shucked. They were taken off the tray of already shucked oysters. I am local I know what freshly shucked oysters look like. In addition, the oysters were very small!!! Just a pitiful product. If you want good local oysters, go to Mr. Ed's. Maybe Felix's across the street , but I find those hit or miss as well. My guest was from Georgia. I suggested some other places in the quarter as I view the Bourbon House as a tourist trap. He wanted to go here since this restaurant is part of the bourbon society. He tried to order 4 different bourbons and they were out of all 4!!!! How embarrassing. He settled for Woodford. His comment was" i have this at my house" The food was good, not great. To top it off, they tried to charge us for one of the bourbon's they did not have. This is typical of a tourist trap place. Trying to get as much money out of you as possible. It is sad as Dickie Brennan is good restaurateur. This place misses the mark.
Bourbon HouseResponded 2 days ago
We're extremely sorry to hear about your experience at Bourbon House. We take pride in our fresh oysters, great food and exemplary service, and it's disheartening to learn that we missed the mark on your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely take it into consideration as we strive to improve. We're glad you enjoyed the service, but we're sorry that the food didn't meet your expectations. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you. Best, Gerilyn & The BH Team
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FAQs

Bourbon House does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bourbon House also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 522-0111.

Bourbon House is rated 4.3 stars by 3594 OpenTable diners.

Bourbon House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today