Brigtsen's Restaurant

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723 Dante St
New Orleans, LA 70118

Brigtsen's Restaurant, nestled in the Riverbend neighborhood of Uptown New Orleans, is owned by Chef Frank Brigtsen and his wife Marna. Chef Frank's culinary journey began in 1973 at Louisiana State University, leading to an apprenticeship at Commander's Palace under Chef Paul Prudhomme. In 1986, with the mentorship of Chef Prudhomme, Frank and Marna opened Brigtsen's, offering a unique dining experience.

Visitors to Brigtsen's can anticipate a menu crafted with locally sourced ingredients and dishes prepared with meticulous attention to detail. The cozy atmosphere of this small cottage restaurant provides a casual and relaxed setting for guests to enjoy delectable seafood, delightful desserts, and signature dishes like the shrimp bisque and gulf fish with crabmeat.

Guests can expect exceptional service from the knowledgeable and friendly staff who strive to create a memorable dining experience. Whether indulging in the butternut squash bisque, the duck entree, or the pecan pie, Brigtsen's Restaurant offers a culinary adventure that celebrates the flavors and spirit of New Orleans.

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4.5479 reviews
Robert M.
8/10/2025

This hidden uptown gem is one of my favorite places to eat in New Orleans. It's not well known with the tourist traffic. I sort of hate to let folks know about it because it is a small restaurant...

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Gabriel N.
6/26/2025

Exquisite fare. So many New Orleans restaurants, and this might just have the most excellent cuisine in the crescent city. Educated, pleasant and witty wait staff attend to your dining experience...

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William k.
3/28/2025

Quality of food preparation good. Caramel pecan pie was wonderful. Blackened Red fish was good but overcooked. Service very good. Very Expensive! $200 for two of us and we split the main course...

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Paul C.
3/22/2025

Brigtsen's is a gift to the senses. It starts with the bread from Leidenheimer--crusty, airy perfection that's practically a love letter to New Orleans. The Crawfish & Corn Soup warms you like a...

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Colette S.
8/3/2025

Very quaint place with fabulous service. Feels like an old home turned into a restaurant- so you get that homey feel as soon as you enter. The bisque was Amazing , could have eaten bowls and...

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