Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith, (713)522-9711. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner is served daily from 5:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Creole Shack, 5519 Caplin, (713)633-3829. Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.Brennan’s of HoustonTurtle soup$7
Pecan-crusted fish$25
Truffled shrimp
maque choux$11
Seafood stew Pontchartrain$30
Creole ShackGumbo, cup$3
bowl$5.75
Catfish poor boy$5.75
Okra Creole$7.95
Shrimp étouffée$9.95