My wife and I came here for our anniversary dinner. We had the fresh oysters, scallops, duck breast, broiled walleye, caramel pecan cheesecake, and chocolate crème brûlée. My wife also had a couple of cocktails and a few glasses of wine. There was a lot that we enjoyed. The oysters and scallops were fantastic, and both desserts were excellent. The bread and butter were also very good. My wife thought the wine selection was excellent as well. Unfortunately, there were a few things that kept the experience from being as good as it could have been. The biggest disappointment was the duck breast. The flavor was good, but the fat wasn't rendered properly and the skin wasn't crispy. The result was a chewy, rubbery texture that made the dish difficult to enjoy. My wife's walleye was cooked well, but the blueberry sauce was so strong that it overwhelmed much of the fish's flavor. The cocktails were okay--certainly drinkable, but not a standout. We also found a plastic bread bag tie in my wife's salad. We pointed it out to our waiter, who removed it from the table, but there was no apology, explanation, replacement salad, or any acknowledgment beyond taking it away. Finding a foreign object in your food is unfortunate; having it essentially ignored was disappointing. One other thing we noticed was that the sides felt like an afterthought. Both entrées came with the same carrots and Brussels sprouts. They were fine, but nothing particularly memorable, and serving the exact same sides with very different dishes made the entrées feel less thoughtfully composed. The service was generally good, although somewhat slow. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, but he also didn't seem especially familiar with the menu at times. Overall, this was a mixed experience, especially with a price tag north of $300. The appetizers, desserts, and wine were the highlights of the evening. There were moments where the meal was genuinely excellent, but the issues with both entrées, the uninspired sides, and the lack of response to finding a bread tie in the salad kept it from feeling like the special anniversary dinner we had hoped for. read more

Brave New Restaurant - Just Shucked GF - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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First let's be clear that this location is great with an absolutely gorgeous view of the water with their lovely patio space which I highly recommend if you dine here during some nice weather. I've had some enjoyable dining experiences here with my family so I was excited to return with my wife on a visit to Little Rock. They put out a pretty good quality product, but we were sadly underwhelmed with the technique and flavors. A friend of mine made the comment that for as long as they've been around, perhaps they have not evolved enough during that time but nonetheless it is no surprise that they continue to bring in the clientele they do. It wasn't our favorite but it's a pretty nice spot that many would enjoy. read more

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I wasn't completely blown away and it is on the pricey side, but the food was good. Our waiter was excellent -- really knowledgeable about the menu and full of great recommendations. The patio is also a lovely spot for dinner on a warm day. read more

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Had an excellent meal here!! The view is very peaceful and a great overall ambiance. Service was great and our waiter was extremely attentive. Highly recommend the heirloom tomato salad to share, and the goat cheese mousse was unique and delicious, and was great for dipping the bread in! I could've eaten a whole loaf of the complimentary warm sourdough. I got the salmon salad and it was a large portion, light but also filling and so tasty. The maple mustard salmon looked delicious and my coworkers confirmed it! Would definitely return next time I'm in town. read more

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Excellent food, service and ambiance!! It's a hidden gem so don't give up upon arriving ... it's worth finding them!!

We came here for my sister's birthday a while ago. Food was alright, but didn't really meet expectations for the price. Service was good though. read more

Brave New Restaurant - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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Amazing food. Owner was attentive and kind. Great view of the Arkansas River. I highly recommend this place! Oh and the bread....I am still thinking about it a week later! read more

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We had a nice table outside with a great view of the river. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and gave a lot of recommendations. He was a bit stretched though and had too many tables to check on us frequently, so refills/butter/requests were slow. Started off with some mushroom soup and it was absolutely fantastic. Another in our party had an appetizer of some heirloom tomatoes I believe and she loved that as well. The bread was excellent but short on butter when requested. It went a bit downhill on the entrées. My salmon was a bit overcooked, and the potatoes & asparagus served with it looked to be cooked quite a while ago and were dried out and only lukewarm. My wife & son's duck were both dry and rubbery skin. They seemed like they had been cooked well in advance and maybe sat in a holding oven until served. Their sides were only lukewarm and kind of dry as well. Seemed like cafeteria quality. This was my first time there, but my wife had similar experiences the previous two visits. For the prices charged, the value wasn't there for us. Great view, friendly service, not so great menu execution/food quality read more

We had an incredible dinner at Brave New Restaurant celebrating my birthday. We started with the fresh heirloom tomato appetizer, which was the perfect light setup for the meal. For entrees, we ordered the walleye special--cooked beautifully--and the sea scallops. Oh my goodness....the scallops are the most premium entree on the menu, and they absolutely lived up to the price with their amazingly rich flavor. We paired everything with a great selection of wine and wrapped up the night with the chocolate brûlée, which was a spectacular finish. Excellent food, great ambiance, and a fantastic night out. Kudos to Chloe who I spoke with to make our reservation and then greeted us when we first arrived. The whole evening....five stars! read more

Absolutely Perfect Birthday dinner. Theresa M took wonderful care of this birthday girl and my hubby. Everything from service to ambiance (preferred table inside, at window overlooking the AR River) to outstanding appetizers, dinner and dessert options. Rockefeller and Bienville baked oysters were Fantastic. The special with Walleye (and splurged on added scallops!) was delicious. The mixed grill from the menu was Par Excellence - the beef tenderloin melts in your mouth, stuffed quail dee-licious. Chocolate Creme brûlée - kudos on the crust crunch! Brandy Alexander perfect. Oh! And that crusty bread ... what's Not to Like! read more

I was last there for a group celebration on which a 3-course meal was served with multiple options for the entry and dessert. The food was excellent and the service allowed us all to enjoy our meal and the company. I have never been disappointed at Mr. Brave's restaurant. read more

The service and waiter were superb!!!!! As was the food that we ordered!!! I have ALWAYS had a great experience at Brave New Restaurant. I highly recommend it. The food and service is worth the extra money. The service and waiter were superb!!!!! As was the food that we ordered!!! I have ALWAYS had a great experience at Brave New Restaurant. I highly recommend it. The food and service is worth the extra money. read more

Great food, service and decor. Beautiful Patio Setting on the river. comfortable nice atmosphere Thank you Theresa! Danny and Kathryn Glenn Northlake, TX read more

The service, the ambiance and the food was the BEST i have ever had in the Little Rock area. If you don't mind paying a little more for excellence, this is the place to go. ​ read more

Brave has situated themselves in the back of a glassed office building at the back of an extensive parking lot. It requires a little questioning where you should park, skeptically looking at the building you GPS is insistent holds the restaurant you seek, wandering around a bit trying to find a door to enter, finding an elevator ... Walking down a stark empty hallway where your mind starts questioning if you have fallen for some trick and someone's going to jump out and say 'BOO' at any moment, Contemplating turning around .... But then there it is. Finding Brave is an adventure... I kinda liked that. As soon as you walk into Brave you see the wall of windows facing the River. All I can say about the interior is that it looked spare and modern; I honestly noticed little else as I immediately opted to be sat outside. It is at this point i realized the beauty of Brave's location. In an office building away from the actual city (or FEELS that way) ... The office building serving as a shield around this little piece of serenity. I will say the balcony they sit you on is kinda cramped and they have tried to cram as many seats out there as possible. Despite knowing you should feel cramped; You don't. I was placed (as I was dining alone) at a tiny rectangle table in the middle of the balcony facing forward. I immediately noticed a bird feeder in the middle of a relatively large grassy area that I was given a front row seat to. Though the balcony was crowded everyone seemed to appreciate the quiet serenity around us as they all talked and laughed softly. I dine alone a lot and in a lot of different places. This was by far my favorite 'alone' dining experience. The waiters where fabulous. From the moment I was seated I never had to ask for a thing. My waiter knew the menu. He asked me my preferences and made recommendations. I had spent the day driving to Petit Jean state park and hiking about five miles. To say the least I was starved! I started off with the Cream of Brie soup. It came topped with walnuts, apples, and a pepper infused oil drizzle. It was lovely. I had expected it to be thick and sturdy like most cheese soups ... It wasn't. It was light and velvety textured combined with the earthy bite of walnut and crisp tartness of apple... It was a fabulous start to a meal. Next was the appetizer. After a little discussion with my fabulous waiter I decided in the Avocado Shrimp. I am not sure what I was expecting but I was not expecting the huge plate of delectable freshness that he placed before me. It was a huge mound of avocado that had been chopped up and tossed with other fresh vegetables an six huge gulf shrimp. I was a little leery of the grapefruit wedges placed around the plate... But not for long. Shrimp was perfectly cooked, local greens where crisp and light, the avocado was creamy and ripe. A little of each thing including a bit of grapefruit on the fork for each bite was perfection. I sat there eating what quite possibly was the best salad like thing I have ever eaten looking down at the river lined with trees while birds fluttered about and little bunny rabbits scampered along the river bank... And the sun began to set coloring the sky with the cityscape on my right. It was the type of dish you took the time to savor each bite in contemplative quiet. For my entree I followed my waiters recommendation and ordered the Talapia That was broiled in butter with a lemon orzo veggie salad accompanying it. The fish was very yummy ... However one part was slightly overlooked (thus the four stars not five - cant forgive overlooked fish). The lemon orzo salad was delightful and a perfect pairing for the buttered fish. I jokingly asked if i could take home a container - my waiter had them add a full serving in my to-go container. The grilled vegetables were also very good if not special or spectacular. I was too stuffed to contemplate desert though my waiter did try to tempt me. However he brought me a good strong cup of coffee; and I sat with my cup of coffee watching the last hint of sunlight fall below the horizon and the songs of the crickets began. The soft mummer of the surrounding patrons' conversation and a slight breeze from the river. It's not the kinda place you go with only an hour to order eat and leave... Though I'm sure if you told them prior to being seated you would be accommodated. This is the kind of restaurant everyone should go, sit outside, and savor ... Not necessarily the food but your surroundings. Go with no time restraints; you'll see that everything seems to slow down for a few hours as if life is on pause. I'm not sure why it is named Brave. I'm not sure if it is used at humor in that you have to be Brave to get there; Or perhaps it's a self proclaimed Brave. All I know is, I'm glad I braved my trepidations at the location and found a gem and an evening of refreshing tranquility - if only for a few hours. read more

The service was great. The view of the River was nice. The meats, both beef and pork,were bland. The chef refuses to serve Caesars salad. He says romaine lettuce takes too much water for it to grow (compared to other forms of lettuce). IKR!? I'm glad we tried it, but I cannot recommend this restaurant because of the mediocre food. read more

Atmosphere was nice, service was great, but the food was bland and uneventful. Potatoes were cold, veal was greasy. We won't be back.

The food is fabulous! I love Brave New. Usually have seasonal dishes. If it's warm, sit outside for beautiful view of the river.

I love everything about this hidden gem. We sat outside with a view of the Arkansas River. The customer service was exactly how it should be, courteous and attentive from the host to the server (Jennifer). Ohhhhh, and the food, fresh salmon atop creamy risotto. The flavor was just right on both. Then there's the chocolate crème brûlée, a must try if you're a chocolate lover. Go check them out! read more

Brave New Restaurant - Chocolate Crème Brûlée. - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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Only restaurant in Little Rock on the river near downtown...farm fresh food served farm to table from a local farm outside LR...service was 10 out of 10 and a MUST go to if you live local or coming from out of town! Myles and David went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and welcomed! Thank you! read more

Brave New Restaurant - Our view after sunset overlooking the river - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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The food and drinks are always good here. Nice cocktail list with a bartender that knows how to mix a perfect before dinner drink. Food is prepared fresh from a team of chefs who specialize in farm fresh produce and high-quality meats. This month they were featuring Arkansas Heirloom tomatoes-- wow they were delicious, sumptuous. The mixed grill was oversized with steak, pork tenderloin, a bison sausage. Takeout box required if you order this entree. The roasted okra was the highlight of the vegetables I was served. Wife enjoyed the fresh cod with roasted vegetables. Service was impeccable. Quiet dining room, with great views out to the Arkansas River. Parking is not easy, so be prepared to walk around the water preservation reservoir in front of the office building to get in. I did not see any other places to park. Overall a nice meal from a team who know food. read more

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Our out of town guests joined us for our first visit to Brave New Restaurant in June. We sat inside to avoid the heat. The dining room is filled with natural light and quite comfortable. We were so busy eating I took only one picture. The shared tomato appetizer was perfect and then dinner was even better. The menu is ever changing and depends on the season and what's fresh. You simply can't go wrong! The place was packed, yet our service was excellent. read more

Brave New Restaurant - Heirloom tomatoes with perfectly light dressing make the tomatoes the star - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Had lunch, sat outside with view of River. The salads were excellent served with warm crusty bread. read more

We had an amazing dinner. We had 2 manhattans from their feature menu. The salmon appetizer was amazing. You have to try the pork tenderloin if they still have it on the feature menu. The stuffed squash with creamed spinach is amazing, not to mention the pork itself IJ this bacon crème sauce. I had the beef tenderloin. It was over cooked but the staff fixed it. Our server was amazing. She took great care of us. The manager came around to all the tables to chat with everyone. Great experience. We sat outside which has a great view of the river an a small green space with ducks and birds. read more

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Great restaurant with excellent, fresh food. Be sure to request a spot overlooking the Arkansas River. The service is always friendly and helpful. Be sure to try the walleye, it's always amazing! read more

Service was great and food was so yummy! My food was great and the view from the patio was beautiful read more

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The ambiance, the food, the drinks, the host, it was all AMAZING. Brave New isn't a place for the younger generation to party but if you're looking for a romantic date night or a relaxing night out with great food THIS is the place. We were blown away by the menu and everything we ate was phenomenal. We sat out on the deck and had romantic views of the river and the city both. I ordered a mocktail expecting mediocre at best but I should've known better because everything else was so great. I was pleasantly surprised because it was so so tasty. I'm getting to where I judge a restaurant on the quality of their mocktails. We didn't catch the hosts name but he went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. We will definitely return. read more

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This is like my 4-5 time to try this restaurant. The food is fantastic EVERY SINGLE TIME! Today I had the grouper and finished it with peppermint chocolate cheesecake. It was just the right amount of everything. And every time we have gone the service has been impeccable. I definitely recommend this place. Finding it can be hard, as it's in a plain office building looking place, but it's part of the adventure and when you find it, you'll be glad you did! read more

Brave New Restaurant - Peppermint Chocolate Cheesecake - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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My boyfriend took me here for a special occasion and it definitely did not disappoint. The food was great and something i definitely recommend is the chocolate soufflé. Our waiter knew so much about the menu and could tell us anything and everything off the top of his head! He also helped us choose what we wanted as well. Super friendly service and the atmosphere was welcoming and not overwhelming even though the restaurant was full on a Friday night. Definitely get a reservation if you decide to go here and you definitely should! read more

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Enjoyed the outdoor seating. The service was good. Unfortunately they were already out of the walleye they are known for at 5:30 on a Saturday night. The ribeye was very good. The goat cheese app was ok. The cheesecake was good. Long wait for the bill - 30 minutes - they were having computer issues apparently, which isn't a big deal but their communication was poor. Entry into the building and parking a little confusing for first time visitors. Signage is poor. Otherwise a nice evening with good food. read more

Was dying to come here because the menu looked amazing but then was sadly disappointed. Two stars over one because the mushroom soup was delicious. The picture was before I ate any so it came out half full. The $10 for half a bowl which should of been full was not worth it but it was good flavoring. My friend had the Turkey sandwich which was just a basic Turkey sandwich lol. The chips were really good. But I had the lobster ravioli. $17. For 4. The part that really upset me was I specifically asked the waiter "in the ravioli, is it more of a purée or is it chunks of lobster meat" I wanted the meat. He told me it was chunks of lobster meat so I ordered it. It was all purée which I cannot stand, purée seafood is gross in my opinion. But I did not try to return it because the waiter had already been rude to us and was not attentive. Def not worth the price and I will not be back. read more

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Terrible location, inside a bank...?? Feels like I'm walking into a business meeting. Also, helps when you label things as closed when you are not open, ie: Labor Day. read more

We had such a great lunch experience here. Initially I was on the fence based on the recent negative reviews about the host, waitstaff, and food. However, we were more interested in a view of the river than food. We were on our way back home to TX and wanted to make the trip home an experience. First of all, finding the restaurant within the building was quite an adventure. The restaurant is located in an office building but there aren't any signs on the building but for the way finding sign when you enter the parking lot. In any event, just be prepared that it's not a typical restaurant entrance. The house salad I ordered was quite impressive. It had roasted vegetables and chopped pickled onions with their house vinaigrette. Wi enjoyed thoroughly. We ordered the lobster roll and grilled cheese. The lobster tail meat was fresh. The bread it came in was good but may have been too much bread. The grilled cheese was phenomenal. Kudos to the chef who made the nontraditional grilled cheese with tomatoes, bacon, and juicy shrimp. A must try with a beautiful view. You'll also see lots of hummingbirds and finches. Very delightful. read more

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I like dining here because it showcases one of our state's many features, the Arkansas River. I've been lucky to see a male and female bald eagle milling about the river's edge. They have hummingbird feeders on the patio and I just think that's neat. My partner and I love to dine here after a particularly rough day at work because we can relax, decompress, eat good food, and just enjoy each other's company. I've never had bad service. Sometimes I get fish, sometimes I get scallops, sometimes I get pasta. Once, I came here with a large group for lunch. They handled us expertly. My salad was beautiful and tasty and they serve these rolls that do too much! It's just a solid Little Rock institution. read more

Brave New Restaurant - One of the best ways to eat Arkansas Heirlooms - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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I have been going to BNR for decades and have never ordered anything off the menu that was not magically delicious. Sitting out on the deck while the sun sets remains one of my favorite things to do whenever I'm in town. To Cecily, Gordy, and the rest of the fantastic crew- and, of course, Wesley's mustache- LOVE YOUR WORK!!! read more

What a lovely experience we had! We did the waitlist through Open Table and I'm honestly shocked they managed to squeeze us in. Very hospitable from the start. The location is a bit funky. There are no signs for how you enter, and you have to go into this little elevator enclave like you're going to a doctor's office. Some signage would have been helpful as there were lots of lost people. The outdoor seating is unbelievable. So serene and romantic. While the menu is focused without too many options, it was the perfect blend of meat and seafood for me. I had the mushroom soup with scallops. Both were prepared clean and tasty. The scallops were very tender and buttery. The smoked trout appetizer was also great with caperberries and horseradish dressing to jazz it up. Service was friendly and folksy. I wish our water would have offered us additional drinks - they are so high energy and buzzing in and out, I found it difficult to get any additional orders in. Overall, lovely experience and so grateful they found space for us! read more

Brave New Restaurant - View from the outdoor seating. - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

As an out of towner, I don't think I'd have found this place without help from yelp. The location is unexpected -- the second floor of a building that seemed to be part of an office park -- but once you're there, it's very much a fine dining experience. The pork dish I had was a success from ingredients to preparation to presentation. The wine list was a nice complement. Atmosphere is well suited to talking with your companion(s): alive, but not loud. Prices make this probably a special occasion place for many diners. The restaurant lived up to that. read more

Brave New Restaurant definitely stood up to my expectations. The service was great, the food was AMAZING, and the view was so beautiful. We loved that the owner Peter made a point to come up and greet us and ask us how are meal was. It was a little pricey but 100% worth it. The only negative thing I have to say is that it was a little hard for us to find. read more

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My wife and I have been to Brave New Restaurant several times over the years and it never fails to deliver on a fine dining experience. Finding Brave's can be challenging for the first time. It's in a commercial office type building that tells you nothing of the awesome restaurant inside. There is a tiny sign out by the street that has their name on it along with the other offices inside. Trust your map app though. You are at the right place. Just go up to the first floor in the elevator, go down the hall and your there. A reservation is really a must, otherwise, you may wait a while. But with a reservation, you are seated quickly by the staff. We were there with a group of friends for a get together and everyone was able to order something to their liking. To keep this review more concise, I'll just comment on my wife's and my entrees, though all the appetizers ordered were fresh and prepared well (such as the raw oysters, the avocado shrimp, the shrimp cocktail and the brie plate). My wife had the vegetable pasta, which was angel hair pasta with a light tomato sauce with an appropriate medley of grilled veggies. She ordered scallops as an add on and they were huge! About the size of golf balls, prepared excellently and very tender. I had a special of the night: Walleye, which was seasoned well and cooked to perfection! All the normal sides, such as salads and bread, were excellent as well. If you're looking for a fine dining experience, this restaurant is highly recommended but be prepared to pay. All entrees range from $29 to $58 and the appetizers are pretty expensive too. But it's worth it if that's what you're looking for as a dining experience. read more

The food is delicious. Save room for the BEST Crème Brûlée in town. The service is always top notch.