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Brenner's Steakhouse
Category: Restaurants Steakhouses Steakhouses
10911 Katy FwyHouston, TX 77079
Neighborhood: Memorial
(713) 465-2901
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 5 pm - 9 pm
Tue-Fri 11 am - 2 pm
Fri-Sat 5 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot, Valet
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
21 reviews for Brenner's Steakhouse
Review Highlights
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"You MUST get the Lobster Bisque." In 4 reviews -
"For dessert I preferred the apple strudel over the bread..." In 1 review -
"The filet mignon was juicy and tender." In 4 reviews
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21 reviews in English
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Review from Liz M. and Ryan H.
Orange, CA
3/19/2012 Seated via OpenTable 2 Check-ins Here
We always make sure that Brenner's is a stop on our annual trip to Houston. The service and food are always spot on. Being on of the oldest steakhouses in Houston and the old continually operating in the city means they've been doing something right for 75 years.
The staff is always great and their selection of steaks, sides and wine is up there with the best steakhouses I've been to. -
Review from Himanshu K.
Houston, TX
5/13/2012
May be I tried the wrong thing at the right place but I dont eat beef/pork so I tried Sea Bass my fav costly fish which I love eating at Rattan bistro ./
It was a robbery, so costly and so bad taste :( in fact bad is not the word, they didnt try putting any tatse it was flavourless. Sea Bass is such a buttery and delicious fish, one has to do something terribly wrong to make it bad taste !!
I ordered fresh juice and they gave me ice full of glass ( smallest glass you can think of above baby size) with some orange juice in it for some whopping cost I don't remember but super expensive, I wasn't the one paying.
The dessert was nice though. -
Review from Chelsea S.
Sugar Land, TX
I came here a few days ago for my sister's birthday and my dad ended up missing the entrance and had to do a U-turn, haha. It's a little hidden, so be attentive if this is your first time going there. After we got our car valet parked we went inside and the hostess walked us out another door and through their garden to another small dining area with a few tables. We came here at night, so the garden and fountain area was really pretty, even sparked some inspiration for my parents to replicate something similar in our little backyard at home.
I looked at the menu and was set to do the three course meal, but my sister pointed out their famous fried chicken that wasn't listed as an option under the 3 course entrees. And since I'm a sucker for chicken, I caved and changed my mind. I got a Caesar salad though and we ordered their calamari as an appetizer. Calamari was really good since I was starving. Our food came out shortly after that and unfortunately I was pretty disappointed in the chicken, but I guess that was my fault for trusting a self-claimed "famous" fried chicken than go with my gut and stick with the steak. Maybe it's because I've been spoiled by other restaurants' fried chicken that I went into the meal with already high expectations, but there really wasn't anything impressive about it. The mashed potatoes that came as the side however was really good! I love mashed potatoes as well and these definitely didn't disappoint. I did try the steak and I instantly regretted not getting the 6oz filet. Oh, well next time. For dessert I had their chocolate mousse and I felt like that was just okay, too. Nothing special. Clearly I was off my game in food selection for the night, but still the service was great and it's a nice restaurant for a special occasion since it's very fancy and elegant. Unfortunately, I wasn't blown away by the food like some people seem to have been, but I won't rate this place below three stars since I've only been here once. -
Review from Abel A.
11/21/2011
"Steak is already delicious, how can it get better?" you ask aloud, hoping no one is near. "By serving it in a classy atmosphere!" I reply, startling you with my helpfulness and ninja-like sneakiness.
It's served super tender, juicy and flavorful, if that's how you like it. The serving staff was friendly, even dealing with a picky beer guy like myself. Unfortunately their beer selection isn't over the top, but you don't go here for the beer.
I was here for a function, so they walked around with some quail and seared tuna. Both received a +10 delicious on my scale.
If you're in Houston and willing to spend a few bucks for ambiance coupled with deliciousity, Brenner's will meet you needs in a big way. -
Review from Melissa G.
Katy, TX
I can't believe this restaurant is owned Tilman F. It's just too good. My husband wanted to try something new for our anniversary, but he hadn't been to Brenner's in 10 years, so with a recent change in the menu it was new to him.
We had a beautiful view of the garden, but wished we had requested a table outside since it wasn't too hot. There are a few tables in the garden as well as a comfy seating area where you can wait for your table.
We both decided to try something a bit different which meant not ordering a steak. The dinner entrees consisted of what I would consider home-style cooking (meatloaf, ribs, chicken) but with their chef's own little twist. The kobe meatloaf with hoisin topping and sweet potatoes didn't disappoint. I usually dislike sweet potatoes, but the hoisin made them match perfectly and added a creamy texture. I don't know what it was about the potatoes au gratin, but they were much more savory than at similar restaurants we have been to and I found myself going over my typical spoonful serving.
For dessert I ordered their chocolate mousse cake, which was a thin layer of chocolate cake, a layer of chocolate mousse, and a layer of white chocolate mousse topped with fudge. The white chocolate mousse tasted more like a butter cream, but since I love butter cream this was fine with me.
And last, I am a salad person and I really enjoyed their salad. At many places, the dinner salad is large enough to be dinner, but not here. After receiving the Brenners Salad, I was happy to see it was served on a small plate and not large enough to be an entree in its own right.
We will definitely be going back - maybe for some fried chicken! -
Review from Ann D.
Houston, TX
9/26/2011
The absolute BEST crab cake in the city! Jumbo lumps of crab molded into a 1 1/2 inch thick disc with no stuffing. Lightly battered in bread crumbs for a slight crispiness. Drizzled with lemon beurre blanc and dressed with more lumps of crab meat. Definitely worth the $17!
The filet mignon was juicy and tender. Their bone-in ribeye is amazing. But I specifically come here for the crab cakes! Make sure you save room for their bread pudding. -
Review from Vanesa V.
came here for HRW with a group of friends. I definitely like how they have the set up outside the back area. Seems really romantic with the way they have everything set up with the lights.
I definitely recommend ordering some appetizers that is not on the restaurant week menu, the crab cakes and the quail were fantastic. Probably the best thing appetizers I've had.
For me restaurant week appetizer I ordered the french onion soup which was pretty tasty, the crusted cheese on the outside was the best part. For my entree I got the chicken which was basically a thinly cut fried piece of chicken, it went pretty well with the sauce that was served with it. Everyone else got the fillet which they said was pretty tasty. For dessert I preferred the apple strudel over the bread pudding, why? because it came with a scoop of ice cream!
Overall I would probably recommend this place -
Review from S C.
Mountain View, CA
1/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
Worth the trip and cost. Very pleasant. Good selection of steaks. Probably need to be a local to get the best service.
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Review from Jamie M.
Cypress, TX
2/12/2012
My husband and I thought for an early Valentines Day dinner we would try Brenner's. Unfortunately, we would have been better off at Outback. Our reservation was for 5pm and we arrived a few minutes before 5. The hostess was nice and told us that we could sit at the bar and have a cocktail before dinner. We sat down and the bartender informed us that he wasn't ready to start serving yet which was ok since we weren't drinking. We finally got seated at our table at 5:10pm and ordered our iced teas. The waiter spilled part of my tea on my glass when he set it down hard, to bad some of it splashed on my white sweater. Ok accidents happen, I got that. We ordered the seared Ahi Tuna for an appetizer. It was ok, but not great. My husband ordered the Wedge Salad which not only looked unappetizing, it turned out to be just awful. My house salad was good and the ranch dressing was divine. Next up was our steaks. A medium ribeye ($42.00) and a medium NY Strip ($46.00). They both came out well done so we sent them back to be recooked. Unfortunately, the second time they came out only slightly less well done than the first time. We opted to eat them instead of sending them back a second time. Then came time for dessert. We were cautiously optimistic when we saw they had Apple Strudel. Sadly, it tasted like they had microwaved a hostess apple pie and dumped some ice cream on it. The service really wasn't great either. Neither my husband nor I are picky eaters but even we won't be back to Brenner's. Next time I'm going to pay $180.00 for dinner, I'll just go to Perry's Steakhouse and call it good.
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Review from Chance D.
Houston, TX
12/27/2011 Seated via OpenTable
Full disclosure, we had our wedding reception here, so it holds a special place in my heart, but its a great place. Not cheap, but we had MANY guests say they had the best 10oz filet they've ever had at our wedding. They have a large wine selection and the sommelier is always around to help. Ambiance is what I really like.
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Review from paul h.
Dallas, TX
6/7/2011
I love this steakhouse...the best in Houston, in my opinion. It has a great, cozy bar. The quality of the steaks is always good, and the service is excellent. I love the wine list because it has an excellent selection in all price ranges.
On the last two occasions, I will say my filet was way overcooked. I didn't even have to say anything...my server saw it when i cut into it, and a new filet was brought out in short time done correctly.
I love eating in their outdoor courtyard area. Of course, Houston's heat, humidity and bugs don't always cooperate, but if the conditions are right, it's wonderful. -
Review from David U.
Houston, TX
9/7/2008
Short and sweet. This place is THE BEST steak in Houston, period. I recommend any of the steaks, but especially the 10 oz. bacon wrapped fillet, WITH the Oscar Topping on perfectly cooked asparagus. It melts in your mouth, a knife is optional!!! Get the sides, they are family sized so don't order a bunch of them, you won't eat it all! They say they are famous for their sides, but I say the steaks and desserts are the highlights! Get the scalloped potatoes as a side. You MUST get the Lobster Bisque!
The wait staff is NEVER around, UNLESS you need something, then they are almost creepily their...lol Perfect wait staff have this down to an art, taught at Brenner's I'm sure.
Get some wine, there are no bad ones on the menu, ask the wait staff for a recommendation to go with the meal, and don't be afraid to ask for the best one under $40 or $60. They understand that this place is expensive and they are there to genuinely SERVE you. (You save some money on wine, they might get the savings in tips.)
When you walk into this place, you are automatically changed into a member of an old oil rich family. Dress nice or formal, because a coat is needed, and you will want it.
A little insiders tip is to make a reservation and request a private table outside in the garden, especially if you are entertaining guests. If you do not request it, and you do not make a reservation, you will not be seated there or have the option unless you are there "all the time." I'm not a "wealthy guy" so to speak, but every time I go here, they make me feel like I am. I don't think a bad dining experience is possible here, and I don't think you could order wrong either. Save your pennies and make a whole night of it!!! -
Review from Greg G.
Houston, TX
6/10/2008
First off let me say I am slightly biased. My aunt's grandmother is Grandma Brenner. With that said, I love the place.
It is hands down one of the top 5 establishments in Houston. You will never hear anything bad about it and I can say that even though Tillman now owns it.
The food is fantastic, service is top notch and very professional, and the ambiance including the garden outside is unmatched.
Go with the steak diane and apple cobbler. If going on a date, sit at the secluded table for two in the garden.
Never fails. -
Review from Long T.
10/12/2009 5 photos
A long-standing Memorial City area restaurant that is now part of the Landry's family of premium restaurants, we visited this place recently as part of Houston Restaurant Week. Starting with the lobster bisque, I was actually a little disappointed by the lack of lobster in my bisque. I opted for the Berkshire Pork Chop as my main course topped with Port Wine Demi Glace served over rosemary mashed potatoes and haricot verts. This was delicious and definitely the highlight of my meal. My biggest fear with pork chops is to have it overcooked and dried out, and yet this was quite juicy and tender.
Overall, the meal was a solid meal and a decent fine dining option for those in the Memorial City area. -
Review from The Real Kyle O.
Austin, TX
12/24/2010
I ordered the enchaladas grande. no good. Never coming back here agin.
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Review from Kelly N.
6/17/2009
My guy decided to take me here this past Saturday. It's once in a blue moon that we dine out at a high end place. Overall, I would probably give this place 3.5 stars.
It's a little hidden treasure right off of the Katy Freeway and close to the Beltway. It's one of those homey type house settings. We got to sit by the window which had a beautiful view of the garden/scenery. People were out there taking pictures like it was their wedding or senior pictures! Anyhow, the service was great..the food was ok. We had half a bottle of white wine which cost $58 (yikes!) We tried out the jumbo seared scallops and the ahi tuna for appetizers. Scallops were a bit salty, the ahi tuna was quite good and it had bbq sauce as part of their garnish. So I came there wanting a ribeye and the only size they had was a 16 oz which is way too big for a little person like me. So the waiter mentioned the bone in ribeye as their special of the night. I thought..ok..with the bone in, maybe it would be a little less meat. When I got it, it was still pretty big. It looked like a big ol drumstick from the Flintstones era! I didn't wanna be ghetto and ask for A1 sauce, so I asked for steak sauce. Waiter came back out with a trio sauce...which none of them I cared for.
My guy ordered their fish special which he didn't really have any complaints about. As our side dishes we ordered some kind of german potatoes? It's pretty much like fried potato chips with some caramelized onions on the bottom. They were pretty good. We also ordered creamed spinach which I didn't touch b/c I'm not into cheese. But my guy said it was good, tasted like spinach artichoke dip.
For dessert, we ordered creme brulee. We asked them to torch it a little extra longer since I looooooove the sugary top. And boy did they do that! I was satisfied. It was a big portion, too! I ordered some Kalua w/coffee..eh.. I'd pass on that. It sucked.
But the bill came, and crap...it was like $250 before tip! Geeeeeez!! Found out they charged $12 for the freakin steak sauces and my not so great steak was $54...certainly not worth it. I think I'm used to my ribeyes at Saltgrass where it's seasoned with their spices and butter that this one was just solely red meat.
So, if you plan on coming here, make reservations, and be sure to bring a lot of moolah b/c this will break your wallet. Remember, nothing is free! Fair warning! But we would probably be back..just not going to order the same thing. :) -
Review from Karen H.
6/23/2009
Houston landmark that is probably overlooked way too often. I wasn't thrilled to see Tillman Fertita owned it now, but gave it a chance.
My husband and our two kiddos went for our anniversary dinner. My kids know a good steak! Quail appetizer was incredible, although you can find a wedge salad almost anywhere, but this one was really good, and the best crabcakes i've ever tasted. My kids ordered filet mignons (6 and 10 oz). Cooked to perfection! Once my husband saw schnitzel on the menu, he forgot about steak. While in the army years ago, he was in Germany and fell in love with their food. He ordered the schnitzel just to see... if it could pass his test. I'm not sure he spoke at all once he started on his main course. I ordered the special-- some kind of filet medalions with a panko/cheese/horseradish topping that were absolutely phenomenal. Side dishes are large, served family style. Great attentive waiter-- would "show up" when you needed him to, yet dissapeared otherwise. I can't remember the wine we chose, but went on the recommendation of the somalier- and it was perfect. Creme brulee and something chocolate for dessert-- perfection.
Great anniversary dinner--will definitely return. Quite a hidden neighborhood gem. -
Review from Abbigail U.
New York, NY
2/12/2008
First: The Ambiance:
Past the bar and outside again, we meandered along the stone pathway amidst the amorous canopy of trees past the Koi stream to our setting in the furthermost cottage. The romantically-lit dining area offered an old world charm characterized by elegantly adorned accents.
Second: The Service:
Professional, friendly, and knowledgeable without being stuffy - a difficult combination, in my opinion...
Third: The Food
Oh, the food!
Lobster Bisque: Rich and creamy with tender morsels of lobster. It came out piping hot in a little porcelain pot with a lid which was promptly removed by one of the wait staff. It was not served with a soup spoon which I found to be appreciably non-pretentious - especially since i could get closer to the bottom of the pot with this spoon. I reluctantly restrained myself from licking the pot. On to the main course:
6oz Filet with an Oscar topping:
The Oscar topping is similar to fresh crab ponchartrain, delectable and allocated perfectly for the steak. I would say the filet was about 3" in diameter by about 2.5" tall. It was served on 2 perfectly cooked asparagus sprigs. It's been a while since I had a steak quite literally MELT in my mouth. This one did not fail to impress. On to the dessert...
Creme brule:
It came out on a plate - quite literally. It was about 1/2" thick and baked onto the plate - not in a ramekin - which I personally have no problem with because that means every bite is covered with perfectly scorched turbinado sugar. The texture of the dessert was perfect and the taste was what I expected from a creme brule.
We closed the restaurant that night and even though all the other diners were gone, the wait staff was patient, courteous, and considerate. Overall, a great dining experience with the perfect companion and I cannot wait to return. -
Review from Jo R.
Houston, TX
4/16/2009
The steak was delicious...it just melts in your mouth. I wasn't very impressed with the Lobster Bisque...Perry's has totally got it beat. The creamed spinach was delightful and the seared tuna appetizer was cooked perfectly. The ambiance is really nice, but if you're on a first date and trying to get to know each other, don't expect peace and quiet. It's a very small restaurant so you kind of have to talk over everyone else. My girl friend and I did notice, however, that there is an outdoor seating area in a gazebo. I'd definitely choose that on a date. The gardens are really pretty and the place is very well kept. It's located a couple of minutes from where I live, so I definitely will be visiting again. The staff is very nice. Our waiter got a couple of things mixed up but he definitely made up for it: we ended up with an extra dessert for free. :)
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Review from tina m.
Houston, TX
11/12/2010
This is a very nice place to come eat with a mate/partner/husband/wife, please dress nice.
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Review from Lisa M.
Plano, TX
7/9/2011
I love this place only b/c Ron has always been good to us/and eneble.The food has definitely gone down hill...the cooks/'chefs are very in , consistant...never a great steak every time
