Blue Bar
One Birdsall Street
Houston, Texas 77007
713.868.4444
www.BrennersSteakhouse.com
The Garden
Room
The Loft
The Red Room
Main Dining
Room
Private Dining Menu
Parties of 16 guests or more are required to pre-set a menu. Groups of up to 25 guests will have a choice of 2 appetizers and 2 salads with the dessert duo.
Guests will have 3 entrée choices (1 steak, fish and pasta). Groups of 26-50, please select a singular appetizer, singular salad and choice of 2 entrées.
Groups of more than 50, please select a singular item for each course. A $10 per person upcharge will be applied for groups over 50 that would like to select 2
entrée options (1 steak option and host selects fish or pasta as second entrée option).
A PPETIZER
DI N N E R M E N U
SU B ST I T U T ION S
Lobster Bisque
Shrimp Cocktail
APPETIZERS
Tomato Basil Soup - No Charge
SAL AD
Crab Cake $8/pp
Scallops $8/pp
Caesar Salad
SALADS
Iceberg Wedge with Roquefort Dressing
House Salad - No Charge
ENTRÉE
Beefsteak Tomato $2/pp
6 oz. Filet Mignon
ENTRÉES
Verlasso Salmon
16 oz. Prime Ribeye $5/pp
Tomatoes, Artichokes and Crab Ragout
14 oz. Prime Strip $6/pp
Cavatappi Pasta
14 oz. Prime Bone-In Filet - Market
Fresh Baby Vegetables, Shaved Romano Cheese,
20 oz. Prime Bone-In Strip - Market
White Wine Butter and Basil Sauce
22 oz. Prime Bone-In Ribeye - Market
Gulf Red Snapper $2/pp
AC C OMPANIED
W ITH
SIDE DISHES
Au Gratin Potatoes $3/pp
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and Haricots Verts
Macaroni & Cheese $3/pp
Steamed Jumbo Asparagus $6/pp
DESSERT DU O
Roasted Wild Mushrooms $6/pp
Creamed Spinach $4/pp
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake and
Fresh Seasonal Berries and Cream
DESSERTS
Dessert Trio (Chocolate Hazelnut Cake,
$69 PER PERSON
Fluffy Cheesecake, Fresh Berries and Cream) $3/pp
ADDITIONA L SIDE DISH OFFE RINGS
(EACH SIDE SERVES APPROXIMATELY 4 GUESTS)
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes $10
Au Gratin Potatoes $10
Haricots Verts $10
Roasted Wild Mushrooms $11
Macaroni & Cheese $10
Jumbo Asparagus $12
Passed & Stationary Hors D ’oeuvres
CHILLED APPETIZERS
HOT DISPLAYS
Spinach and Feta Wrapped in Phyllo $3.00 ea
Shrimp and Tenderloin Skewers with Sambal and Ponzu Vinaigrette $6.50 ea
Brie with Jalapeño Cilantro Relish on Crostini $2.00 ea
Tenderloin Skewers with Port Peppercorn Sauce $6.00 ea
Bacon and Tomato Relish in Endive $2.00 ea
Chicken Skewers with Thai Peanut Sauce $4.00 ea
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat “Salad” in Belgian Endive $4.00 ea
Honey Walnut Shrimp $5.00 ea
Shrimp with Avocado and Mustard on Crostini $6.00 ea
Honey Mustard Chicken Skewers $4.00
Goat Cheese and Wild Mushrooms on Crostini $3.00 ea
Ahi Tuna Tartare on Plantain $4.00 ea
Boursin Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes $2.00 ea
MINIATURE DESSERT DISPLAY
$8.00 PER ORDER
Southwest Chicken Tostada with Black Bean and Roasted Corn Salsa $1.75 ea
(One of each item per order)
Smoked Salmon Mousse on Brioche with Sweet Red Onion and Crème Fraîche $3.00 ea
Chocolate Raspberry Tarts
Fresh Bruschetta on Crostini $1.75 ea
Lemon Bars
Housemade Hummus and Kalamata Salad on Pita Chips $2.75 ea
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Cilantro Chicken Rillettes $2.75 ea
Valrhona Chocolate Brownies
Compressed Watermelon on Goat Cheese Mousse and Mint $2.50 ea
Coconut Macaroons
HOT APPETIZERS
BUFFET SELECTIONS
Baby Portobellos Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Crabmeat $3.00 ea
Tenderloin Carving Station (serves 25) - Market Price
Mini Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes $4.25 ea
Prime Rib Carving Station (serve 25) - Market Price
Bacon Wrapped Quail Breasts Stuffed with Jalapeño and Mozzarella $3.75 ea
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon $14.00 ea
Prosciutto Wrapped Lobster Medallions with Lemon Butter and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce $10.50 ea
Chicken Lorene (suggested serving 2 pieces per person) $6.00 ea
Beer Battered Lobster Medallions $7.00 ea
Boudin Balls with Creole Mustard $3.50 ea
SIDE DISHES $6.00 EA
Twice Baked Red Bliss Potato $2.00 ea
Mashed Potatoes
Buffalo Chicken Skewers with Ranch $3.50 ea
Roasted Potatoes
Lobster Rangoon Flautas $5.00 ea
German Potatoes
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Jam $2.00 ea
Steamed Asparagus
Chicken Fried Quail Breast on Buttermilk Biscuit $3.75 ea
Creamed Spinach
Sautéed Mushrooms
COLD DISPLAYS
Haricots Verts
Jumbo Iced Shrimp with Cocktail and Remoulade Sauce $7.50 ea
Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese, Capers and Roma Tomatoes $150.00 (serves 35)
SALAD $8.00 PER PERSON
Fresh Fruit Display $75.00 (serves 35)
House Salad with Assorted Dressings
Crudités Display with Dipping Sauces $75.00 (serves 25)
Caesar Salad with Pecorino Romano
Cheese Display (selections vary) $5.00 per person
Artisanal Cheese Display (seasonal selections) $8.00 per person
BREAD $1.25 PER PERSON
Suggested service is 1.5 pieces per guest for each item per half hour
Terms & Conditions
Deposit: A 25% deposit of the food and beverage minimum is required fourteen (14) days prior to the event. A credit card number can be used to reserve the room for your function.
If you do not have a credit card then cash or a check in the amount of 25% of the room minimum will be accepted.
Deposit Refund Policy: Deposits for functions cancelled less than fourteen (14) days from the scheduled date will not be refunded.
Deposits for December and wedding functions cancelled less than thirty (30) days from the scheduled date will not be refunded.
Payments: Payment in full is due the day of the event unless prior arrangements have been made. Food and beverage charges are based upon consumption; pricing is not negotiable.
Entertainment: Entertainment must be pre-approved by the restaurant. Brenner’s on the Bayou reserves the right to refuse any such
entertainment if deemed inappropriate for the atmosphere of the restaurant.
Time Limitations: The duration of an afternoon event is not to exceed 3:30pm unless contractual provisions have been arranged.
Events must conclude by 11:00pm, an additional fee of $150.00 per hour applies for events that exceed allotted time
Guarantees: Brenner’s on the Bayou requires a guaranteed number of guests seventy-two (72) hours prior to the event. Menu selections must be decided ten (10) days prior to the event.
A DDI T IONA L SE RV I C E S A N D F E E S
Luncheon, Brunch and Children’s Menus available upon request
Parties of 16 or more guests are required to have a set menu
Menus
Pricing for additional course items are applied to the full menu cost
$4.00 per additional option for appetizer, soup/salad and dessert courses
$6.00 per additional entrée option
Cost for additional items that are not included in the basic menu selections
will be priced by the Executive Chef
Valet
Valet gratuity can be added to the final bill at $3.00 per person
Early arrival before 5:00pm $120.00 per hour
Contracted Valet:
Events scheduled between 11:00am–3:30pm Monday-Saturday
with guest counts greater than 20 are required to contract the valet service.
$120.00 per valet per 20 guests; $30.00 each additional hour over four hours
Audio Visual Equipment
Flat Screen 55” with Stand $275.00
Screen $50.00
Speakers with Wireless Microphone $225.00
A/V Cart $50.00
Podium $125.00
VGA Cable $50.00
IPod Docking Station – Complimentary
Bakery Fee
A $2.00 per guest bakery fee applies to desserts and cakes that are brought from off premise.
Carving Chef
$150.00
Landing Tent and Lighting
$1100.00
Blue Bar Chair and Table Rentals
Chair and table rentals are required for seated events in Blue Bar, fees vary depending
upon table size and the type of chair and quantity.
Gazebo
Use of the gazebo for dinner service carries a $150.00 service charge Sunday–Thursday
A $350.00 service charge applies for Friday and Saturday
Rentals: Floral, Chairs, Linens, Tenting, Cake Stands, Etc
For your convenience rentals can be made by Brenner’s through our preferred vendors.
Pricing varies, insurance is included and cost will be applied to the final bill. Our preferred
vendor list is available upon request. Should you choose to contract these items yourself,
you will be responsible for payment, scheduling, delivery, set-up and charges that apply to all.
Ceremonies
Use of the Gazebo or grounds for a ceremony is $350.00. This fee is waived if the reception
is booked in the Loft, Blue or from 11:00am–4:00pm
Photography Fee
$150.00.
This fee is waived if the reception following the ceremony is booked in the Loft or Blue
Solo photo shoots can only be contracted 21 days or less from the shooting date
Minimums
After 5:00 pm
Red Room $1000.00
Garden Room $2000.00
Loft $3000.00
Blue $7500.00
Monday–Saturday 11:00am–3:30pm
Red Room and Garden Room $1500.00
Loft $2500.00
MDR or Blue $3500.00
Sunday 11:00am–3:30pm
Red Room $500.00
Garden Room $1000.00
Loft $2000.00
Blue $5000.00
December and First Week of May
Red Room $1500.00
Garden Room $2500.00
Loft $4000.00
Blue $7500.00
Buy-outs
Minimums are determined by our corporate office.
10 business days are required to provide this minimum for inquiries.
Complete buy-outs must be scheduled 30 days in advance of event date.