Brave New Restaurant

Name: Brave New Restaurant
Address: 2300 Cottondale Lane Suite 102, Little Rock, AR, United States, 72202
Telephone: (501) 663-2677
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

2788 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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A casual, warm environment, delicious food and excellent service at a reasonable cost. It is our goal to have every meal be a celebration of food and to always keep an edge of new in our work.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(501) 663-2677

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(501) 663-2677
Website
http://bravenewrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Peter Brave
Private party facilities
We can accommodate your banquet needs in our private dining facility, with room for up to 80 guests. Please give us a call to discuss your specific needs.
Private party contact
Peter, David or Jeff: (501) 663-2677

Location
2300 Cottondale Lane, Suite 102, Little Rock, AR 72202
Neighborhood
Little Rock
Cross street
Riverfront Drive
Parking details
There is a parking lot in front of the building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Goat Cheese Mousse$16.00
Goat cheese blended with cream & baked, served atop pool of chive cream sauce
Baked Brie$17.00
Small wheel cheese, baked and topped with walnuts, served with grapes and water crackers
Shrimp Cocktail$20.00
Six jumbo shrimp served on shredded local greens, accompanied by parmesan pita crostini, mango-horseradish puree, and traditional cocktail sauce
Smoked Fish$19.00
Chef's nightly choice of fish served with caperberries, topped with a sauce of horseradish and whole-grain mustard
Avocado Shrimp$18.00
Half an avocado, tossed with fresh gulf shrimp, red onions, white balsamic vinaigrette, served on bibb lettuce

Main Course

Stuffed Chicken$34.00
Chicken breast stuffed with Boursin cheese, plus leg and thigh sautéed in butter, for a crispy skin and served on a pool of leek sauce
Chicken Risotto$25.00
Grilled chicken breast, cremini mushroom risotto, Beurre blanc, finished with peach basil chutney, Arkansas pecans(Shady Grove) and fresh basil
Veal with Lime$42.00
Pan seared veal layered with fresh tomato and sauteed asparagus over a bed of lime risotto, finished with Beurre blanc and grilled lime
Pork Tenderloin$39.00
Roasted pork tenderloin finished with a whole-grain mustard sauce
Beef Tenderloin$52.00
Grilled and topped with a red wine demi glace, served with Stilton tomato half, whipped potatoes and asparagus
Mixed Grill$45.00
Grilled pork tenderloin, beef medallion, stuffed quail, & wild game sausage, served with herb demi glace
Ribeye$50.00
Angus ribeye rubbed with a sweet and savory dry rub, topped with house made compound buter
Raspberry Wild Boar Chops$60.00
Half rack of Texas wild boar, rubbed with a sweet and savory raspberry rub, Sriracha mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, raspberry demi glace and finished with raspberry dust
Vegetable Pasta$29.00
Grilled squash, asparagus, red bell pepper over angel hair pasta. Finished with house-made tomato sauce, aged balsamic and cherry tomatoes
Pinenut Salmon$42.00
Fresh North Atlantic salmon over penne pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pinenuts and spinach in a pesto cream sauce
Grilled Mahi Mahi$48.00
Cardamom honey glazed Mahi Mahi, with sweet pea rice, sauteed cremini mushrooms and asparagus over a pool of blueberry cream sauce

Salads

Grilled Portabella Salad$29.00
Spinach, cherry tomatoes, Arkansas pecans(Shady Grove) and goat cheese tossed in extra virgin olive oil, topped with a grilled and sliced portabella mushroon cap, finished with aged Balsamic
Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad$25.00
Spring mix, roasted peaches, ciliegine mozzarella and Arkansas pecans(Shady Grove) with pesto. Topped with a grilled chicken breast and pickled red onion, finished with aged Balsamic
Scallops and Strawberry Salad$38.00
Sweet gem lettuce topped with broiled scallops, kalamata olives, sliced fresh strawberries and a drizzle of lemon peppercorn yogurt

What 2,788 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Little Rock
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
Little Rock
Best Ambiance
Little Rock
Best Value
Little Rock
Good for business meals
Little Rock
Innovative
Little Rock
Healthy
Little Rock
Good for special occasions
Little Rock
Most Booked
Little Rock / Central Arkansas
Best Overall
Little Rock / Central Arkansas
Best Food
Little Rock / Central Arkansas
Best Service
Little Rock / Central Arkansas
Best Ambiance
Little Rock / Central Arkansas
Best Value
Little Rock / Central Arkansas
Good for business meals
Little Rock / Central Arkansas
Innovative
Little Rock / Central Arkansas
Healthy
Little Rock / Central Arkansas
Good for special occasions
Little Rock / Central Arkansas
Most Booked

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PiaQ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Arkansas. Everything is fresh and seasonal. Wonderful service as well.
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JasonM
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite place to eat when in Little Rock. The scallops are awesome!
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MarkP
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. We will be back; looking forward to it!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. The food was wonderful reasonably price for this type of restaurant.
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LeataP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great waiters. Great ambience. We went just before dusk, and it was a wonderful experience.
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CinCin
Little Rock
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
New chef did amazingly well. Will def b back walleye is the bomb, fresh roasted veggies, salad came with was huge & roasted veggies again
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GinaN
Little Rock
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brave new is always fabulous — never disappoints.
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Lizzo
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was wonderful. It was perfect night for outdoor seating with low lights. Some of the best food we've ever had.
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Oldiebutagoodie
Little Rock
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
In the dozens of times I have dined at Brave New I have never had less than a fine experience in all aspects. Last night was even better than most.
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DrewN
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Our favorite place to go for an upscale meal. Food and service always excellent!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband & I recently celebrated our 31st anniversary at Brave New Restaurant (BNR). The scallops (from Massachusetts!) were sublime & the deck seating by the Arkansas River provided the perfect backdrop for our date 😊 We’ll definitely go back for future celebrations & delicious meals 🍽️
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MikeG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience3
Had heard good things about Brave New so expectations were very high. We’ve been in central Arkansas for a year and have spent the last 10 months searching for a really great restaurant…we are still searching! The service staff is really attentive and good but the food didn’t meet our expectations, especially for the price. There were four in our party and all chose a different entree. We all came away thinking our meals were ok but definitely not to the level we were expecting.
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MargaretW
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Probably top dinner I have ever had in the state of Arkansas. Every single item we ordered was top notch and full of flavor. We ordered the specials: Walleye and Tuna-both phenomenal. Will return and bring friends!
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David
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! Arriving at the Brave New Restaurant is a magical experience. Like making your way through hidden passageways into a hip prohibition-era speakeasy, you park at an office building, take an elevator up to an ordinary hallway, and when you get half way to the end of it, you begin to hear and smell what will completely mesmerize you when you turn the corner at the end of the hallway, a beautiful view of the river behind a perfectly appointed dining room. And the food. Wow! The chef is amazing. I'm speechless. I don't know if I'll ever be back in Little Rock, but I know I will remember this rare experience of someone's passion.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience. We started with the Louisiana half shell oysters. I had the avocado shrimp appetizer, loved the presentation. The mix of avocado and shrimp with a light dressing was perfect. The mixed grill was enjoyed by my husband. I had the special hole fish with a lovely butter sauce. The fish was cooked exactly the way I like it, melt in your mouth. We shared the butterscotch ice cream! Overall, great service by Ryan. Plus, the owner/manager was greeting clientele and asked if we enjoyed our dinner. Absolutely!
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OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brave New Restaurant never disappoints in all aspects of dining!
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JohnG
Little Rock
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food is always consistently good. The pork tenderloin was outstanding, though the brussell sprouts were overcooked. Would love them to get a bigger local or regional beer list.
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OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
My husband, son, and I enjoyed our dinner. Sitting on the patio was a fantastic experience.
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BGentry
Little Rock
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our waiter, Thurman, was absolutely awesome. Knowledgeable, friendly, engaged and attentive to us.
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DineshM
Little Rock
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Need to improve on the vegetarian options for the main course
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SteveD
Little Rock
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Peter Brave never fails to deliver. I love the specials and their bread. The patio dining is the best in Little Rock.
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DoniJ
Little Rock
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Eating at Brave is always a fun experience. We enjoy talking to Peter when he makes his rounds at the tables. We like the unique offerings and the atmosphere. This time, we ate out on the deck with a great view of the river and it was lovely. The wine list is very good.
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OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve always enjoyed their food and services. I always come back and it just keeps getting better
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was so fresh. Salmon and Walleye were fantastic.. made to perfection! The fresh baked ciabatta bread was addictive, and the grilled peaches were a refreshing surprise on the salad! Enjoyed the outdoor deck seating, so nice to watch the lovely birds while we dined.
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SoniaH
Fayetteville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The outdoor seating at Brave New Restaurant is one of the best in LR. The only traffic noise is that of a barge floating down the river. The view is beautiful and the seating is very comfortable. On our most recent visit we had a larger group so we were seated at the end of the outdoor space with a nice distance from other diners providing our party with privacy. The food, wine and service were excellent as always. Our family has celebrated many special occasions at Brave New over the years. The use of local produce, quality food, beautiful presentation and professional servers are just a few of the things we appreciate here and will keep us coming back.
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DumasG
Little Rock
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brave New is our favorite restaurant in Little Rock. It never fails to impress. Great food everytime!
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OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always plentiful and amazing at Brave New.
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MarkB
Little Rock
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual the staff at Brave New did an outstanding job. And it was good to see Peter Brave roaming the dining room.
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Pickygirl
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have always enjoyed our experiences at Brave New but last night was exceptional. I ordered the Chicken Risotto, a relatively new item on the menu, and it was love at first bite! What an incredible addition to the menu!
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OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect lunch. Food was amazing, and service was spectacular! Have been dining with BNR for 25 years. Our favorite.
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mikec
Houston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, and service was exceptional. Monica was attentive, efficient and professional!
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ARtraveler
Little Rock
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ricardo is always amazing! He remembered I love strawberries and proactively offered me some as an appetizer. Brave New is a gem in Little Rock and is our families go to place!
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PatrickM
Anchorage
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in the area for consistently high quality food and service. Great location looking out over the Arkansas RIver. The location is somewhat difficult to find on your first visit, even with GPS, but well worth the effort. BNR is a high-end restaurant and we generally eat there on special occasions. We are more than willing to pay the price for exceptional food and service. If you are fortunate to have nice weather and can be seated on the outside deck, it makes the experience even more special.
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BrendaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Freshest ingredients creatively prepared. Wide variety of entrees and wine. Superb service and attention to detail. Best restaurant in Little Rock.
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Sherri
Oklahoma City
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Great ambiance. Service started out friendly and efficient. However, something happened with our food order and instead of letting us know, the waitress started avoiding our table. We waited an hour for our food and ended up being there two hours and 30 minutes total.
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OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating a significant anniversary my husband & I chose Brave New Restaurant. I had an unusual but very delicious scallop and strawberry salad accompanied by a tasty tomato basil soup & Brave New’s outstanding bread. Knowing my fondness for sweets, my husband requested a dessert tray-one of each of their desserts including their homemade ice creams. If you’ve ever been to that restaurant, you know they do not have a dessert cart or dessert tray. However, our attentive server went way out of her way to assemble a beautiful tray of desserts Of course the chocolate crème brûlée was to die for (my fav), closely following by the rack of 6 tiny ice cream cones, one in each their flavors. A special celebration for sure.
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AnnaS
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect outdoor dining experience. Highly recommend!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brave New has always been a great experience and this visit was no different
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SuzyQ
Little Rock
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food2service5ambience5
I would not order a steak again. It was tough and gristly and had very little flavor. I was very disappointed. Also did not care for the salad. Would much rather have a Caesar salad. I've always loved my meals here, but it's not the place to order a steak.
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RonnieL
Little Rock
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent dinning experience. I will be returning and can recommend the restaurant to others.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Brave New Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (501) 663-2677.

Brave New Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 2788 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(501) 663-2677

2300 Cottondale Lane, Suite 102, Little Rock, AR 72202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Riverfront Drive
Neighborhood
Little Rock
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is a parking lot in front of the building.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Peter Brave
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://bravenewrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(501) 663-2677
Private party facilities
We can accommodate your banquet needs in our private dining facility, with room for up to 80 guests. Please give us a call to discuss your specific needs.
Private party contact
Peter, David or Jeff: (501) 663-2677

Brave New Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Avocado Shrimp

Chicken

Chicken Risotto

Starters

Goat Cheese Mousse$16.00

Baked Brie$17.00

Shrimp Cocktail$20.00

Smoked Fish$19.00

Avocado Shrimp$18.00

Main Course

Stuffed Chicken$34.00

Chicken Risotto$25.00

Veal with Lime$42.00

Pork Tenderloin$39.00

Beef Tenderloin$52.00

Mixed Grill$45.00

Ribeye$50.00

Raspberry Wild Boar Chops$60.00

Vegetable Pasta$29.00

Pinenut Salmon$42.00

Grilled Mahi Mahi$48.00

Salads

Grilled Portabella Salad$29.00

Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad$25.00

Scallops and Strawberry Salad$38.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Brave New Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Brave New Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Brave New Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information