Brenda's French Soul Food

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8 / 10

12 expert reviews

“Brenda’s had one of the best looking menus around. Broiled oysters. Four flavors of beignets. The self-anointed best fried chicken in town.”

– The Infatuation

Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Chef-owner Brenda Buenviaje calls on her New Orleans roots to create refined, Creole-influenced fare at her namesake French soul food restaurant." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"Set on one of the more harmless blocks in its grotty neighbourhood, this Creole hideaway dishes out decadent beignets, huge biscuits and fine dinner mains."
Gayot Gayot
13.0
"This sweet spot is worth a detour to an otherwise seedy corner near the Civic Center." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle
"Buenviaje's well-turned-out fare is worthy of its "French soul food" moniker." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Big portions and even bigger flavors are the draw at this taste of New Orleans, helmed by Louisiana-bred Chef/owner Brenda Buenviaje." Full review
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