Local boy Frank Brigtsen passed on the modern modes of empire builder and celebrity chef, instead choosing to run one tiny restaurant in the Riverbend neighborhood exceedingly well. The unassuming side-gallery shotgun house feels like home to most of the loyal regulars from home and afar. Brigtsen’s wife Marna and her sisters run the dining rooms with a “damned near family” vibe; Frank works his tiny kitchen, pumping out fish and game classics like Louisiana shrimp remoulade with creamy devilled eggs and corn relish, pan-roasted venison and a wide-ranging “seafood platter” for the sampler crowd.
723 DANTE ST.
504/861-7610