Brigtsen's Restaurant Menu

Welcome to Brigtsen's Restaurant, a contemporary Louisiana gem tucked away in a charming Victorian cottage at 723 Dante St, New Orleans. Renowned for its warmth and exceptional hospitality, Brigtsen's is a celebration of Creole and Acadian cuisine, offering a menu that resonates with both innovation and tradition.

Main Course Highlights:

• Indulge in the Pan-Roasted Pork Chop paired with a savory Pork Debris Sauce, complemented by creamy mashed potatoes.
• Savor the intricacies of the Roast Duck a l'Orange, featuring tender meat with a sweet glaze and praline-baked sweet potatoes.
• Sample the Broiled Gulf Fish with crab crust, perfectly balanced by a zesty lemon crab sauce.

Brigtsen's desserts, such as the Lemon Blueberry Crème Brûlée and decadent Butterscotch Bread Pudding, will leave you longing for more. Each dish is a testament to the restaurant's dedication to flavor and technique, creating a dining experience that feels both intimate and luxurious.

Soups, Salads, Appetizers

• House Salad

  Organic greens, tomatoes, feta, spiced pecans, pickled red onion, croutons, Steen's cane vinegar dressing

  US$12.00

• Butternut Shrimp Bisque

• Shrimp Remoulade with Guacamole & Deviled Eggs

  US$15.00

• Fried Des Allemands Catfish

  Wild-caught local catfish, Roasted Jalapeño Tartar sauce, garnished with tomato, red onion, & green onion.

  US$12.00

• New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

  with Shrimp Calas (Creole rice fritter)

  US$15.00

• Seared Sea Scallops

  Fontina cheese grits, asparagus, & Mojo Picon

  US$28.00

• Veal Sweetbreads

  Mushrooms, Capers, & Lemon Roasted Garlic Butter

  US$18.00

• Crawfish Pesto Shell Pasta

  with sun-dried tomatoes

  US$14.00

Main Courses

• Pan-Roasted Pork Chop with Pork Debris Sauce

  Mashed Potatoes & sautéed veggies

  US$32.00

• Roast Duck a l'Orange

  Sautéed veggies & praline baked sweet potato

  US$38.00

• Broiled Gulf Fish with Crab Crust & Lemon Crab Sauce

  Mushrooms, asparagus, & leeks

  US$36.00

• Grilled Beef Filet

  Tasso Marchand du Vin sauce & fried shallots

  US$38.00

• Pan-Fried Speckled Trout

  roasted pecans & Meuniere sauce

  US$34.00

• Sautéed Veal

  Oysters, mushrooms, & Brie red peppercorn sauce

  US$32.00

• Blackened Tuna

  Smoked corn sauce, black bean salsa, roasted red pepper sour cream

• Eggplant Parmesan

  Marinara, mozzarella, & spaghetti Bordelaise (vegetarian)

  US$26.00

Desserts

• Lemon Blueberry Creme Brûlée

  US$10.00

• Butterscotch Bread Pudding

  whipped cream

  US$12.00

• Pecan Pie

  Caramel sauce & whipped cream

  US$12.00

• Double Chocolate Cake

  Chocolate sauce & whipped cream.

  US$13.00

TAKEOUT MENU - Soups, Salads, Appetizers

• House Salad

  Organic greens, satsumas, feta, spiced pecans, pickled red onion, & Steen's cane vinegar dressing

  US$10.00

• Butternut Shrimp Bisque

• File' Gumbo with Chicken & Andouille Sausage

  Jazzmen aromatic rice

• Shrimp Remoulade

  Guacamole & deviled eggs

  US$14.00

• Fried Des Allemands Catfish

  Roasted Jalapeno Tartar sauce, garnished with tomato, red onion, green onion

  US$10.00

• BBQ Shrimp

  with Shrimp Calas

  US$14.00

TAKEOUT MENU - Main Courses

• Pan-Roasted Pork Chop with Pork Debris Sauce

  Mashed potatoes & Sautéed veggies

  US$30.00

• Roast Duck a l'Orange

  Sautéed veggies & praline baked sweet potato

  US$32.00

• Eggplant Parmesan

  Marinara, mozzarella, & spaghetti Bordelaise

  US$26.00

TAKEOUT MENU - Desserts

• Butterscotch Bread Pudding

  whipped cream

  US$10.00

• Pecan Pie

  Caramel sauce & whipped cream

  US$10.00