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

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.

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!

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.