Brave New Restaurant

One of mine and my fiancé’s favorite restaurants! It’s our go to for special occasions, like birthdays and anniversaries. I always order the chicken risotto, and it never disappoints. Seasonal cocktails are a nice addition to the menu, and appreciate they source local ingredients! Our last visit, our server Pete was incredible. We always receive great service, and the owner is so friendly if you run into him! Also, the view from the patio is beautiful

We have heard some good things about BNR so we drove out on Friday for dinner, they had early Valentines specials so we got 3 specials. Blue cheese gnocchi appetizer, Pan cooked walleye from Chicago with a truffle butter sauce and broccolini and the short rib special with “bakers potatoes” braised in the drippings from the short rib and a few roasted or boiled pearl onions I could not tell. The potatoe pasta had lentils and crumbled blue cheese with micro greens, it really needed some acid to break up all the fat, the lentils got lost with the potatoe pasta because it was the same texture. The walleye fillet tasted great but the truffle butter sauce really over powered the delicate fish truffle not needed, we had to squeeze a whole lemon on it. The short rib was tender and flavorful b

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.

Wow. Cannot even begin to describe how amazing this restaurant is! We sat on the deck and enjoyed the river view as the sun set. There are ample heaters but we didn't need them. The wine list was fabulous - lots of options for glasses. The sourdough bread was great along with a slab of yummy salted butter. The side salad was also quite memorable with roasted veggies and fresh tomato brushes mix on the side. These small extras really made a huge difference! We had the scallops and duck entrees. Perfectly cooked and presented. We shared the chocolate creme brulee - again, another highlight not to be missed!

Amazing experience! The personal touch is when the owner comes to our table and makes conversation. Top notch customer service and food. 10/10 highly recommend! We will definitely be back!