Steakhouse Annual Summer Picnic on Saturday Night!

It’s Back—and This Year, It’s on a Saturday!

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse’s beloved summer tradition returns as the restaurant transforms into an indoor picnic filled with Louisiana flavors, lively music and down-home hospitality.

New This Year: Make a Weekend of It.

Extend your Summer Picnic experience with a stay at the historic Hotel Monteleone.

CLICK HERE to access preferred hotel pricing and discounted parking.

This year’s event celebrates Louisiana grass-fed beef and the local ranchers behind it, featuring Gonsoulin Land & Cattle and Three Fires Farms.

One Night, Six Celebrated New Orleans Chefs

Summer Picnic brings together an impressive lineup of chefs from some of New Orleans’ most beloved restaurants for one special evening.

The Chefs de Cuisine of Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, Bourbon House, Tableau, Pascal’s Manale, Audubon Clubhouse and The Commissary will each bring their own style, creativity and culinary point of view to the picnic.

From classic steakhouse cooking to Creole favorites and inventive takes on Southern comfort food, guests can experience the talents of six distinct kitchens—all in one place.

It’s a rare opportunity to taste your way through a collection of New Orleans restaurants while celebrating the chefs, ranchers, and local ingredients that make Louisiana dining so special.

🍽️ On the Menu

A generous spread of chef-created, picnic-inspired dishes featuring local ingredients and Louisiana-raised beef.

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres

• Three Fires Farms burger sliders
• Matambre (Argentinian stuffed flank steak)
• Meatballs with fresh marinara, charred grape tomatoes & basil

Carving Stations

• Smoked Ribeye Bánh Mì with tallow aioli - The Commissary
• Beef Wellington with tasso, mushroom duxelles & Dijon cream sauce - Tableau
• Herb-crusted short loin with au jus & horseradish cream - Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
• Stuffed tomahawk ribeye with shallots, garlic & spinach - Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse

Entrées & Specialty Stations

• Bourbon & chicory coffee-braised short ribs - Bourbon House
• Italian beef sandwiches with sautéed peppers - Pascal's Manale
• Beef shank pie with caramelized onions & fig jam - Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
• Seared eye of round crostini with whipped Creole cream cheese, pepper jelly & chive oil - Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
• Tallow Candle Altar with an assortment of beef tallow candles infused with fresh herbs & spices, truffle butter, rosemary, and garlic. Served with Bellegarde Bread for dipping - Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
• Mexican tostada station with ancho & black pepper-rubbed strip loin, street corn, refried beans & avocado crema - Audubon Clubhouse

Sides

• Crispy beef vermicelli noodle salad
• Crispy okra salad

• White bean & prosciutto salad
• Charred corn succotash salad
• Vietnamese dirty jasmine rice
• Potato gratin
• Baked artichoke & spinach casserole
• Creamy roasted garlic stone-ground grits
• Sticky gochujang burnt-end bao buns

Desserts

• Beef tallow-fried beignets
• Key lime pie parfait with beef fat graham cracker streusel
• Chocolate chip tallow cookies
• Chocolate mousse cups
• Mini lemon meringue tarts

🐄 Meet the Ranchers

Meet the hardworking Louisiana cattlemen behind the beef and learn more about the local farms featured at the event.

🍹 Summer Sips

Cool off with refreshing, picnic-inspired cocktails, wine and beer throughout the evening.

👗 Dress the Part

Picnic or Western attire is encouraged, so come ready to embrace the theme.

🎶 Entertainment

DJ Matty will spin classic country and western 45s on vinyl throughout the evening.

Tickets

🎟️ Picnic Ticket | $125
Includes access to all chef stations, food offerings, adult beverages and entertainment.

🌟 VIP Table for Four | $700
Includes admission for four guests and a reserved table for the evening in the Main Dining Room, Lobby Bar or The Inner Circle private dining room.

💙 A portion of every ticket sold benefits St. Michael Special School.

Join us for a flavorful, music-filled evening celebrating Louisiana’s ranchers, talented chefs and summer traditions—all indoors and served with true Southern hospitality.