New Orleans · Riverbend

Brigtsen's

Name: Brigtsen's
Address: New Orleans, LA, US
Price range: $$$

#53 in New OrleansCajun/Creole$$$

Awards

4.8

James Beard Outstanding

What People Are Saying

“We researched restaurants in New Orleans before our trip and discovered Brigtsen's because the Chef studied under and worked with Paul Prudhomme. We were not disappointed. The food was magnificent and the service was superb. Our waiter Ben was deligh...”

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Frank Brigtsen

Head Chef

Frank Brigtsen is the chef-owner of Brigtsen's in New Orleans, a landmark Cajun-Creole restaurant he opened in the Riverbend neighborhood. He trained under legendary chef Paul Prudhomme, whose influence shaped his refined approach to Louisiana's culinary traditions.

What to Order

Pecan Pie

The best reason to save room for dessert. crackly caramelized pecans over a dark, maple-rich filling with a perfect crust.

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