Brigtsen's, Riverbend
52 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans, X30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 23 threads.
What people say, in short
Brigtsen's in Riverbend draws repeated recommendations for traditional New Orleans cooking. Diners single out the duck and barbecue shrimp, and one calls it the best restaurant of its type in the state. One commenter advises calling ahead for reservations.
Address
Brigtsen's Restaurant, 723 Dante St, New Orleans, LA 70118
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Duck, Barbecue shrimp
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/TaDow-420 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024
Recommends Brigtsen's as a dining choice.
- Recommendsu/BleauxBelle in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Calls it wonderful and authentic, though often booked.
- Recommendsu/TheBandedCoot in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Their top pick for authentic Cajun/Creole, no question.
- Recommends@KaareJohnson on X · Jan 2026taste
Enthusiastically recommends the cooking and the Creole cottage setting in Riverbend.
- Recommendsu/Redd_on_the_hedd1213 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025taste
Calls the food great and advises phoning ahead for reservations.
- Recommendsu/dairy-intolerant in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Names the Caesar salad as a favorite.
- Recommendsu/Affectionate-Ad-527 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2025
Lists it as a place they like outside the Quarter.
- Recommendsu/Lunky7711 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Listed among favorite spots for the group's trip.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/tm478 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Good if you enjoy heavy, rich food or splitting dishes.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Marsupial-1273 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024taste
Lists the BBQ shrimp as a must-try.
- Recommendsu/goatboy1970 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Names the pecan pie as a favorite.
- Recommendsu/femsci-nerd in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Listed among their three picks.
- Recommendsu/Madamexxxtra in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026
Confirms Brigtsen's as an absolutely yes dinner pick.
- Recommendsu/livemusicisbest in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Recommended for dinner, advising reservations for a big group.
- Recommendsu/OpencanvasNOLA in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Recommends it for Riverbend.
- Recommendsu/Comfortable-Policy70 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Recommends Brigtsen's for old line Creole.
- Recommendsu/ohno_its_happening in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Listed as a worthwhile recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Cilantro368 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Adds Brigtsen's to the suggestions.
- Recommendsu/garden4bees in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Includes it among recommendations.
- Recommendsu/Which_Loss6887 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024taste
Lists the pecan pie as a must-try.
- Recommendsu/granzombi in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Says the filet with marchand de vin sauce is consistently excellent.
- Recommendsu/lonesomejohnnie in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Simply seconds the recommendation.
- Recommendsu/PM_Me_Your_Clones in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2025
Lists it as another place they should also go to.
- Recommendsu/pimms_et_fraises in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2024taste
Requests their pecan pie for dessert.
- Recommendsu/bodie0 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Excellent option.
- Recommendsu/bradbramish13 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Names the sweetbreads as a favorite dish.
- Recommendsu/Whygoogleissexist in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Says Brigtsen's is the winner for sure.
- Recommendsu/larshoel in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Agrees it's special yet unpretentious and manages that balance beautifully.
- Recommendsu/Outrageous_Bet3699 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024taste
Agrees on the BBQ shrimp at Brigtsen's.
- Recommendsu/markjcecil in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2024variety
Recommends the Shell Beach Diet platter at Brigtsen's.
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