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Brave New Restaurant - Steakhouse in Little Rock, Arkansas

Brave New Restaurant

4.6 (878 reviews)

2300 Cottondale Ln #105, Little Rock, AR 72202

New American restaurant
American restaurant
Restaurant

About Brave New Restaurant - steak house in Little Rock, Arkansas

Upscale spot with creative American fare, chocolate crème brûlée & a balcony with river views.

Customer Review Summary

The food at Brave New Restaurant is consistently praised for its deliciousness and generous portions. Service experiences are mixed; some servers are described as friendly and attentive, while others seemed flustered. Atmosphere varies; many enjoy the interior, though some feel dining on the balcony is preferable. The location has a beautiful view, especially from the riverview dining room. While some guests experienced issues with reservations, the staff generally goes above and beyond to accommodate. Overall, it is recommended for special occasions and date nights, with highlights including walleye, chocolate crème brûlée, and expertly crafted dishes. Dining here has earned praise as a hidden gem in Little Rock.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.6 out of 5
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690
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113
3
45
2
13
1
17
Based on 878 reviews

tosha warner

3 weeks ago

The food was good. The waitress just seemed flustered and not very friendly. I feel like the atmosphere inside was off. Looked like it would have been better if we were outside on the balcony.

J. E.

1 month ago

Fantastic spot. Little difficult to figure out how to get to the restaurant once you arrive at the location. But once you get inside the building the way is clearly marked. We loved our valentine's server, but I do wish for the amount of money spent our drinks could have been tended to more. There were also a couple folks extremely inebriated wander in and out. All in would recommend for a nice date night.

Clarity Richardson

5 months ago

This place is great, there was an issue with our order but they went above and beyond to make things right. Ryan was our server and he was great! I got the walleye and my boyfriend got the steak. They were both delicious. The goat cheese mousse was also very good. They make the best salads. Highly recommend!

Tamra McMahon

5 months ago

Phenomenal. From the service and views, to the food and drinks, everything is carefully thought out and executed. I got the oyster mushroom short ribs, and ohh my.... some of the best short ribs I've ever had. Tender, juicy, and super flavorful. Peter Brave is so talented, and I enjoy coming here! Thanks for the fabulous night!

Rebecca Goodloe

6 months ago

A hidden gem in Little Rock! Our group of seven enjoyed a wonderful meal here on September 25th. The food was delicious and the service and hospitality were top notch. We were running late for our reservation with a few members of our group arriving even later but the staff could not have been nicer. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The walleye was exceptional and the chocolate crème brûlée was the perfect ending to my meal. What a great way to celebrate Little Rock Nine Day! Will definitely be back soon.

Dailea Garcia

7 months ago

The food here is delicious and the portions are worth it in my opinion. The problem is when I made a reservation and asked for a specific spot weeks before, I arrived to it not being available. But everything including the river front view was amazing and very romantic.

Rick Morrell

4 months ago

Austin our server is an absolute rock star. Were in town because my son moved here for work. Food was amazing, Chef and staff executed an amazing meal.

Caleb Trachte

1 year ago

Our company just had a Holiday luncheon in their riverview dining room, and I was blown away by every aspect of the restaurant. The location is perfect. Large windows facing the Arkansas River, excellent view. The food was exquisite. Local ingredients and complimentary flavors in each course. Everything made fresh in house. It's clear they have a real chef in the kitchen. Finally, service was great. We never waited long for anything, from drinks to desserts. Waiter knew granular details about everything on the menu, the flavors presented, what they paired with, and made sure each course arrived on pace with the previous one. I've been an airbnb host for 5 years, and have made a point of visiting as many local restaurants possible for recommendations, and I can't believe I haven't been here sooner. Don't change a thing Brave New Restaurant!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Saturday 5–10 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM

Price Range

$50–100