Its 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

The Commissary
Smoked Ribeye Bánh Mì with tallow aioli

Tableau
Beef Wellington with tasso, puff pastry, mushroom duxelles & Dijon cream sauce

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse
Herb-Crusted Short Loin with au jus & horseradish cream

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse
Stuffed Tomahawk Ribeye with shallots, garlic & spinach

Entrées & Specialty Stations

Bourbon House
Bourbon & Chicory Coffee-Braised Short Ribs

Pascal’s Manale
Italian Beef Sandwich with sautéed peppers

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse
Beef Shank Pie with caramelized onions & fig jam

Marinated & Seared Eye of Round Crostini with whipped Creole cream cheese, pepper jelly & chive oil

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 

Audubon Clubhouse
Mexican Tostada Station with ancho chile & black peppercorn-rubbed strip loin, corn & mirliton street corn, refried beans & avocado crema

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

Passed 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.