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

2701 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

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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
Veal with Lime$42.00
Lightly breaded veal tenderloin medallions, pan sautéed in butter, and served with lime butter sauce
Pinenut Salmon$42.00
Fresh north atlantic salmon, lightly encrusted with pinenuts, then pan sautéed
Beef Tenderloin$52.00
Grilled and topped with a red wine demi glace, served with Stilton tomato half, whipped potatoes and asparagus
Duck with Duck$40.00
Pan seared duck breast with crispy skin, paired with a grilled smoked duck sausage, a lingonberry demi glace, and wild rice
Mixed Grill$45.00
Grilled pork tenderloin, beef medallion, stuffed quail, & wild game sausage, served with herb demi glace
Pork Tenderloin$39.00
Roasted pork tenderloin finished with a whole-grain mustard sauce
Ribeye$50.00
Angus ribeye rubbed with a sweet and savory dry rub, topped with house made compound buter
Grilled Lobster$58.00
Yuzu glazed lobster tails with cranberry wild rice and asparagus, finished with roasted apple bechamel, fresh orange and honey spiced pecans
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
Coffee Encrusted Venison Chops$47.00
Served with bleu cheese mashed potatoes and vegetables, finished with red wine demi-glace and brown sugar bacon
Cherry Bourbon Short Rib$50.00
Braised and served with sauteed asparagus and fried potato gnocchi, topped with cherry demi-glace
Mushroom Wellington$32.00
Portabello mushroom caps stuffed with mushroom duxelle, goat cheese, spinach and pecans, wrapped in puff pastry, baked and served on a bed of tomato sauce
Pecan Trout$42.00
Farm-raised filet of trout, lightly coated with crushed pecans, sautéed in butter and topped with a lime beurre blanc

What 2,701 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came to Little Rock for our daughter’s gymnastics meet. We searched for restaurants on the way here and this one had wonderful reviews. We made an early reservation since we had our children with us. It was nicer than we expected but the kids did great and they brought out a complimentary fruit and cheese plate for each child as we sat down. Everything was absolutely delicious even the vanilla ice cream! It had to be homemade. The owner was there and greeted us and the children. Even the other guests so kind. If we ever find ourselves in Little Rock again we will be back. Absolutely amazing food and service.
MW
MandyW
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve never had a disappointing meal or service at Brave!! It is the best!!M
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fayetteville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent in every aspect. I would highly recommend. Best crepe and lobster ravioli we have ever had.
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Lovethisplacebytheriver
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This restaurant is always consistently great! A hidden gem in Little Rock with an authentic hard to find chef owned experience. You'll love the service, attention to detail and food quality.
BC
BradC
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was exceptionally good and views of the Arkansas River are a nice backdrop. Our server was attentive and very professional. One of my favorite restaurants.
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Will
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wife b’day
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LynnS
New Orleans
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there to celebrate a family member’s birthday. As always, the food,service & drinks were outstanding! We have been going to Brave New since it was at the bottom of Cantrell Hill many years ago. It is always a consistently awesome experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Theresa is awesome!!
a
athiede
San Francisco
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I decided to enjoy dinner at Brave New Restaurant as we needed to stay overnight in Little Rock for a doctor procedure the next day. We requested Ricardo as our waiter. He does a great job making you feel at home and chatting as he had time. Our choice came with a very nice salad with vinaigrette, lemon for my husband and garlic/balsamic for me. We both could not resist trying the mixed grill that included a stuffed, crispy quail, bison sausage and beef and pork tenderloins covered with slightly thickened au jus along with grilled potatoes, tasty carrots and slightly marinated red cabbage. The meat was cooked to perfection according to our request. We opted out of a dessert but got the chocolate crème brûlée to take to a friend in the hospital with her sick baby. She told us she loved it. Highly recommend this restaurant if you’re a foodie and love atmosphere.
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athiede
San Francisco
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s been several years since we’ve eaten at Brave New Restaurant. Our waiter, Ricardo, was great, so attentive and friendly. The freshwater fish with broccoli and slightly marinated red cabbage tasted good. We opted out of the mashed potatoes due to a keto friendly lifestyle. The wine selection was pretty extensive for both reds and whites. We enjoyed two different Sauvignon blancs. In cheating a bit from keto, we did share a New York cheesecake that was a nice ending. I’ve always loved the ambiance inside and outside of the restaurant overlooking the Arkansas River. We’ll have to come more often even though we don’t live close by.
FW
FrankW
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was wonderful, service great, but noise level very loud. Don’t know how you can remedy that.
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RobF
Coastal Georgia
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and outstanding ding food. I always consider it a treat when the chef come out to the dining room to check on everyone. First class!
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Shemp
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and service at Brave New. The special was excellent. We try to come here twice a month.
LB
LarryB
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! Special occasion, friends visiting - this is the place to dine.
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2nudyemptynest
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
More than excellent service. The food was outstanding. Our waiter and the chef owner were delightful, charming, and just added to the absolutely perfect date night.
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OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The service was the best ever. Very personable chef super friendly to everyone.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was delicious. The five of us were pleased with our choices. No disappointments! Just happy people.
MK
MargaretK
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the fish and vegan pasta! Service was spot on and enjoyed the chocolate creme brulee. Will definitely return for another incredible meal!
S
Sherry
Little Rock
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was very attentive. Two folks split entree with the greatest of ease. We were on a time schedule and they made everything work. Cannot wait to go back.
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Littlerockdiner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
The service was wonderful and the scallops were amazing. However the food was t as tasty as in the past and the mushroom tarts is off the menu.
CP
CharlesP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner. Food is consistently fresh and well prepared. The only place my wife will eat fish, the walleye is excellent.
DH
DavidH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very attentive service without being intrusive. Excellent food as always.
DE
DEBBIEH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was superb, from the smoked fish appetizer to the wall-eye with apple-ginger beurre blanc to the chocolate cheesecake. Brave New Restaurant never disappoints.
JW
JeffreyW
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Peter Brave introduced himself to us and made us feel very much at home. We was very generous and had us try several appetizers on the house. It will be a must stop on our trip agenda whenever we pass through Little Rock again.
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Bigfun
Little Rock
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Brave New is not the low-cost leader, but you do get a fantastic meal. We always order the fish special. When we are lucky that's walleye. When we are super lucky it's the best walleye we've ever eaten, like last night.
DG
DavidG
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food never disappoints though the desserts could be a little more creative Might encourage families with young children to sit in a family room or remind them of their Manners. Probably a generational thing but I feel like Brave is trying to be a more sophisticated and refined dining experience. Having your children yelling and running around the restaurant while others are trying to enjoy a nice meal kind of takes the polish off the experience. And yes. I have children.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had 6 dining after stressful day. Treated us warmly & food was excellent. Wanted to eat here fro many years - finally had the chance. Thank you
SQ
SuzyQ
Little Rock
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff, good choice of items on menu, food beautifully plated, wasn’t rushed, good experience all around.
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bekah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
dinner was delicious, as always. the staff are always so kind and helpful.
SK
StephanieKrugee
Denver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
While we were there, there were serval large groups; this stretched our server thin. She forgot two of our drinks, and the whole meal took about to get two hours to get through. We felt like we were waiting on our server most of the time. The food was what you would expect. Nothing stood out as outstanding but it is quality.
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Niki
San Antonio
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding! Once again, the meal did not disappoint. From starter drinks through yo the end of the meal, 5 Stars!!!!!! Best walleye in town! Great waiter despite being very busy on a Tuesday evening with heavy rains in the area! Love this restaurant!!!!!
JE
JEANNIER
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
delicious as always and, jennifer was a delight and very professional.
CC
CinCin
Little Rock
68 reviews
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service! Great food! Great time with friends!
JS
JonS
Orange County
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unusual location for a restaurant. It’s on the 1st floor (one above ground) in an office building. The view is amazing, right on the river. There’s outdoor dining, so we’ll have to try that in warmer weather. The complementary bread is AMAZING!!! We requested more. We had a nice bottle of Cabernet, then ordered the short rib and the salmon. The salmon was good, but the short rib was really special. Deliciously tender and served with crispy gnocchi (so good). We had no room for dessert, so we finished our wine and talked about returning and bringing friends. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful!! Teresa did a fabulous job taking care of our every need. Food was awesome. Nice touch when Peter Brave came by our table and paid his respects. Very enjoyable meal that exceeded our expectations. Robin & Linda Doyle
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LisaT
Fayetteville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was excellent as always. I had venison and it was great. Our server was warm and attentive without hovering. It’s so noice that the chef/owner comes out to make sure you have a good experience. Our sixth time eating her, but it will not be our last
SM
SonyaM
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Always a wonderful meal! Great place to take out of town guests because of beautiful view.
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Vinoluv
Tampa
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fabulous experience. The service was stellar. The food delectable and perfect portion size. We walked out satisfied not stuffed. The visit to our table by the owner was the perfect touch. He is passionate about food, coffee and all the art in the restaurant was created by him. Thank you Mr. Brave for such an enjoyable experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious as always!!

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 2701 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

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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

Beef Tenderloin

Lobster Ravioli

Pork Tenderloin

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

Veal with Lime$42.00

Pinenut Salmon$42.00

Beef Tenderloin$52.00

Duck with Duck$40.00

Mixed Grill$45.00

Pork Tenderloin$39.00

Ribeye$50.00

Grilled Lobster$58.00

Vegetable Pasta$29.00

Coffee Encrusted Venison Chops$47.00

Cherry Bourbon Short Rib$50.00

Mushroom Wellington$32.00

Pecan Trout$42.00

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