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    Owen Brennan's

    3.5 (343 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    OWEN BRENNAN'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Fries green tomatoes
    Grety B.

    Owen Brennan's have been a staple in the Memphis restaurant scene. I don't know how long they have been in the area but I know it's been over 15 years. Do they have the best gumbo in the city??? No. But is really good and satisfying. But I'm biased. Once you had real gumbo at NOLA, nothing can compare. The other items are really good on the menu too. The shrimp and grits, the green tomatoes, the fish Peres, the grouper are fabulous dishes. One thing that I did not like, it was the service. We were waiter by 3 different people. Don't know if this is the norm for them, but it did not feel like a personal experience. With each waiter introducing themselves and trying to remember their names. It felt off!! The place is the same as it was when I came 15 years ago. It hasn't change. I do wish they could lighten up the place though. It just feels dark and gloomy. I will say they had a nice creole music band. That was super nice!! Overall, I do recommend this to locals and travelers looking to eat a good home cook meal.

    Shrimp app

    Finally got out of the house to eat and we was celebrating my birthday / our anniversary. We hadn't been here in awhile. Had great service except we ordered the bbq shrimp and told our server several times the bbq shrimp was overdone and didn't taste right. In fact she cleared them and didn't offer to take them back or get us different ones or something different or even off the check, get manager nothing. The appetizer shrimp cocktail was okay. The chargrilled oysters was great. The redfish was amazing and the bread with the romalaude butter was delicious and the crème brûlée was Devine !!

    Fried green tomatoes with arugula, blistered tomatoes and candied bacon
    Michael Y.

    I assume this restaurant is related to the Brennan's restaurants in New Orleans. The atmosphere reminded me of those restaurants with the decor and friendly staff. Our server was INCREDIBLE. The food was excellent! We started with an Angel's Envy Old Fashioned and a Watermelon Blueberry lemonade with Tito's Vodka. Then we ordered the fried green tomatoes, which came dressed with arugula, candied bacon, and blistered cherry tomatoes. Then we ordered the Redfish (of course if you know any Brennan's restaurant) and the Pasta Jambalaya. We were so full we took our Key Lime Pie to go! Thanks to our server Jason for being so friendly and helpful. Even the French bread and butter were wonderful!

    Stuffed shrimp entree.
    Rhonda P.

    Great ambiance and food, but when went for a business dinner with 15 guests, their tea machine was down and they were out of Basil Hayden whiskey, so could be an issue with ordering. Food was spectacular and the service is amazing. The bar is a great place to wait and take in the atmosphere while you wait too. My favorite is the stuffed shrimp. It's broiled shrimp with a crab filling that like eating a crab cake served with the best grilled vegetables and hollandaise. The bananas foster is a must.

    Chargrilled Oysters
    Meme G.

    Clean, great ambiance, music, servers and service that makes you feel welcoming! Everything was great and tasty. You would think this place is VERY upscale being that its located inside Oak Hall, but come nicely dressed and you'll fit right in. The building is aged, but clean. Restrooms could use an upgrade but clean. Well know for brunch, lunch, or dinner. You choose!

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    We had a great lunch here, with classic creole dishes like crawfish ettouffee and eggs Benedict.

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    not a big fan of this place. the gumbo was real mushy. the shrimp had a texture of paste. never got my silverware but the beer was cold.

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    I love the Eggplant Victoria! One of my favorite dishes in the city. We have had decent service every time we go there.

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    Best brunch buffet in town! Always lively with a great band on Sundays. Beautiful restaurant

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    Ask the Community - Owen Brennan's

    Can you order off the menu during brunch?

    Yes, you can!

    Is there handicapped access to the Sunday brunch area?

    yes it is level floor but kind of tight

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    Review Highlights - Owen Brennan's

    The specialty stations, Shorty's omelets, and the pasta are the very best, and the prime rib is solid.

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    you're looking for an authentic live music experience, Neil's Music Room absolutely delivers. From…read morethe moment the band hit the stage, the energy in the room was electric. The musicians were incredibly talented, keeping the crowd engaged with an outstanding mix of music that had people singing along, dancing, and simply enjoying the moment. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and full of personality--exactly what you'd hope for from a true music venue. Whether you're there for a date night, hanging out with friends, or just looking to unwind after a long week, the vibe makes it easy to settle in and enjoy yourself. I ordered the Long Island Iced Tea, and it did not disappoint. It was well-balanced, smooth, and packed just enough punch without tasting overly sweet or overly strong. A quality cocktail that complemented the evening perfectly. Although I didn't try the food on this visit, the live entertainment, lively crowd, and excellent drinks were more than enough to make it a memorable night. If you appreciate live bands, a fun atmosphere, and well-crafted cocktails, Neil's Music Room is definitely worth adding to your list. I'll certainly be back to enjoy another show--and next time, I'll be trying the food.

    Time to update…read more... I am breaking up with you for good if this keeps happening, Neil. I try to be cool with the Fat Man, who rocks, but it's getting increasingly more difficult. You don't even speak to me any more. Hobbling around like "The Penguin" and shit, all sully and frank. This time he is sitting with the old guy group by the bar. A guy says he's not paying for his burger because it is too small for the money. Neil tells to the bar lady "you tell them to save that burger and the next one comes in, use it!" Gross. This also leads me to believe my food was leftover from last week. More on that in just a bit... The place is just flat nasty in the front. Grease, dust, dirt, and grime. I would hate to see what the kitchen looks like. The only reason I still come here is to reminisce about my Dad. He and his friends loved this place. They have a chicken liver lunch special on Wednesdays that we used to hit up together. I have always loved the burger here although it's been years since I had it. Never will again bow. Service is usually ok as there are more mature type folk working here for the most part. The bartender lady with the spiked blonde hair is nice in her own way. Not the case this last time though. I had a newbie server it seemed. My last visit sucked really bad. My last three visits before that, sucked moderately bad. I can take the moderate piece, but won't stand the shit I got last time. I get the same thing every time these days. Fried chicken livers with white beans, corn, and cornbread. This is one of the lunch specials on Wednesday. They only have the livers once a week. The beans are served once a week, and the corn is on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Why do I mention this? When I came last time, the veggies I was served were leftover from being cooked before. No doubt about this. No way they weren't. It was 11:45 so there is no way it say out long enough to get this old. So, I do believe that I was served last week's leftovers. To add to insult, they were cold. The livers and the butter were the only things hot. Look at the pic from this last visit and look at the history of my plates here. You can watch the quality degrade. I would have complained had the new girl given a shit enough to ask how I liked the food I had one bite of. She just walked up and asked if I was ready to pay. I was ready to leave, that's for sure. Left everything but the livers. You have exactly one more chance Neil... '26 - 78

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    Interior large area
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    I was really looking forward to this visit since I haven't been here in years, but unfortunately,…read morethe experience fell short in several areas. I ordered the shrimp tossed in chili teriyaki sauce, as listed on the menu. The shrimp were fried extremely hard and arrived cold. Instead of being properly tossed in sauce, there was only a minimal drizzle on a few pieces, which made the dish feel incomplete and not as described. The catfish nuggets and fries were just okay--again, both arrived cold, which seems to be a consistent issue with food temperature. The bar experience was also disappointing. The green tea shots were not made correctly, and the "double" shot of Jack Daniels was poured more like a single. In addition, the menu did not include any drink options or pricing. While the waiter mentioned they have a full bar, having a drink menu (even a basic one) would make ordering much easier and more enjoyable, especially for guests looking to try something new. Service-wise, the waiter was clearly overwhelmed and not very available, but when she did come to the table, she was very kind and pleasant. No complaints about her attitude--just a staffing or management issue. Overall, there's definitely potential here, but improvements are needed in food temperature, menu accuracy, and bar consistency to elevate the experience.

    A time was had in 1/27 is all I can saw. First time visiting as my sister rented a booth for her…read morebirthday. Booth space was ample and super comfortable. We were grateful to have elevated seated as the night went on as it was packed!! We opted for the Tito's and juice set up as part of booth tab. I ordered the lemon pepper wings and oooowee yes cooked to perfection. The space isn't the largest but the decor is nicely done. Bar and food service were timely. DJ was great. Everyone appeared to have a good time and it only went up after Boosie arrived. Parking: large lot as it's in a shopping plaza. Premium parking was available for $60.

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    Angus ground beef with baby Bibb lettuce, fresh tomatoes, bread & butter pickles, brown sugar, ketchup, & caramelized onions. Only at Brunch
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