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Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou, Houston, TX

Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou

4.8
4.8
5548 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Welcome to Brenner's on the Bayou! A Houston legend for more than seven decades from the Original Brenner's Steakhouse, Brenner's offers a fine dining experience like no other. From prime steaks, fresh seafood and decadent desserts to an eclectic wine list and stunning backdrops, Brenner's continues its tradition of generous hospitality to guests. Brenner's on the Bayou is situated on a picturesque retreat along Houston's Buffalo Bayou.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 868-4444
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Braden
  • Private party facilities
    Brenner's on the Bayou is a picturesque retreat specializing in elegant special events, from weddings & rehearsal dinners to business meetings & corporate gatherings. Featuring 3 private rooms, stunning scenery & a spacious patio, Brenner's can accommodate events for up to 200 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Abby Lewis: (713) 868-4444
  • Neighborhood
    River Oaks
  • Cross street
    Memorial Drive
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 5,548 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Great for scenic views

  • Houston

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled on the Bayou, Brenner's Steakhouse offers "amazing service and delicious food" in a beautiful setting. Ideal for special occasions, the ambiance and attentive staff make every visit memorable. The "exquisite food" includes standout steaks and seafood, though some guests find the music loud. Perfect for a romantic evening.

5,548 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful time! Great ambience and food. Perfect for a date night or birthday.

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  2. Victor

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here for an 8pm dinner for my girlfriends birthday. Food and drinks are very delicious. The potatoes au gratin, steaks, brussels sprouts and peppercorn sauce were fabulous food items. For drinks, the spicy mango mezcal Rita is tasty. Services is impressive, always replacing utensils/plates. Our server Anna was wonderful. Can’t wait to return!

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  3. Kristina

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at Brenner’s for our Christmas dinner. They sat us quickly and our server was a delight. He was very informed about everything on the menu. He spent some time chatting with us and made some excellent suggestions. The food was phenomenal, everything was delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly, the lobster Mac&Cheese was amazing and the Pontchartrain did not disappoint. Overall an excellent evening

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  4. Anne

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ended up here for dinner on Christmas after missing our connection in Houston. It was among the few places open and among the only restaurants that hadn’t resorted to a buffet because of the holiday. The entire experience was excellent. Delicious food, charming setting and ambiance and great service. I’d highly recommend.

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  5. John

    VIP

    Houston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience beautiful setting for Christmas dinner. The food and drinks were great!!

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  6. Bill

    Houston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Nice environment but pales in comparison to the old Rainbow Lodge. Very noisy restaurant. Service was excellent and food was good but I was expecting more for the price.

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  7. Alex

    Houston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always. Food was delicious and we had a great Christmas Eve meal. Service was a bit choppy at points (for example it took us almost 30 minutes to get salt and pepper, and a split salad only half came out) but we chalk that up to the Christmas crowd and tight staffing. Other than that, a wonderful experience. The second floor porch alcove is potentially the most pretty table in Houston and the noise level is far better than the ground floor

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  8. Steven

    Houston

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy our semi-annual dinner at Brenner’s due to our busy lifestyle. The GM, Kent, made sure to great us and thank us for choosing Brenner’s’ which actually makes us feel exclusively welcome. Our server, Natalie, was so professional and descriptive with the menus updates and making sure we chose our meals. The champagne and dessert on the house for our anniversary was quite a surprise and much appreciated. We will be back soon!

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  9. Dylan

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was one of the most memorable experiences in Houston, Texas. I went here on a date and the Christmas theme was phenomenal. We both had the wagyu filet mignon with jumbo asparagus, macaroni, mashed potatoes. Paired with a red wine. For dessert she had the key lime tart and I had the pineapple carrot cake with brown butter cream. The price was fair for this experience. I would recommend anyone to this fine dining restaurant.

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  10. PRISCILLA

    VIP

    Houston

    51 reviews

    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was wonderful. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is that they seated us close to the doors going out to the bar and some of us were freezing because people went in and out so often. Some of us had our coats on our lap to help keep warm.

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FAQs

Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 868-4444.

Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou is rated 4.8 stars by 5548 OpenTable diners.

Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today

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Google Map for Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou

1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Memorial Drive
  • Neighborhood
    River Oaks
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Braden
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 868-4444
  • Private party facilities
    Brenner's on the Bayou is a picturesque retreat specializing in elegant special events, from weddings & rehearsal dinners to business meetings & corporate gatherings. Featuring 3 private rooms, stunning scenery & a spacious patio, Brenner's can accommodate events for up to 200 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Abby Lewis: (713) 868-4444
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