Best Authentic Restaurants in Bywater

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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New Orleans

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BywaterCentral Business DistrictFrench QuarterGarden DistrictLakeview/GentillyLower Garden District

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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55 restaurants available nearby

1. The Country Club

4.8

Exceptional(1206)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Bywater

Booked 14 times today

Hidden away in the Bywater neighborhood, The Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday living. Our beautiful restaurant and bar deliver exquisite food and drink in sophisticated surroundings. We offer chef-driven cuisine inspired by Italian-French and Creole-Southern heritages. Our incredible menus by Chef Chris Barbato, formerly of Commander’s Palace, has all the foodies talking. Our award-winning wine program features more than 140 bottles from 13 countries and its very own private label wines. You MUST be 21 or over to dine with us. Some outdoor seating is available. If you would like to request outdoor seating, please do so when you arrive. We book up for Drag Brunch six months out, HOWEVER, as people cancel reservations they immediately become available online, so be sure to check back often. For Parties over 20 people please contact us directly.

2. BABs

4.8

Exceptional(817)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Bywater

Booked 7 times today

To us, BABs is a place for friends, or those who will soon be. BABs is a casual energetic place with yummy food, authentic hospitality, great libations and friendly faces.We cook ingredient driven food where inspiration comes from our personal experiences or one of the many cultures represented in our area, past and present. Our cooking is inspired by small local farms, using ingredients that are seasonal and raised or caught with care.New Orleans is our home. It’s a place with an amazing sense of community where we’ve created meaningful relationships, and met extraordinary people along the way. We’re excited to continue feeding visitors and the people like us, who call it home.-Nina Compton, Larry Miller, and the BABs Team

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3. Alma Café - Bywater

4.6

Exceptional(92)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bywater

Booked 17 times today

Owner and Executive Chef Melissa Araujo is a 2024 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Southeast Semifinalist. Alma is an award winning Honduran restaurant located in the historic New Orleans Bywater, just outside the French Quarter. Alma means soul in Spanish. The menu showcases Chef Melissa Araujo's Honduran heritage and takes each guest on a journey through food and culture. The Soul has many stories to tell; Alma's tale is shared through it's dining experience. From Pollo Chuco, to Bloody Mary's and avocado toast, Alma offers an extensive array of dishes focusing on Honduran Food.Chef Araujo’s Father was Born in La Ceiba, Honduras and her memories of her childhood are centered around this particular view of the city. The mountains in the back, the ocean, the cool air in my face, my best memories were made in this city. Alma has given me the opportunity to recreate these memories and share them with our guests.Reservations available Monday- Thursday, Waitlist only on Weekends.

4. Silk Road

4.4

Awesome(236)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • The Marigny

Booked 3 times today

Silk Road, a New Orleans restaurant, features the modern cuisine of India and Asia and incorporates those flavors with contemporary American cuisine. We only use fresh local ingredients and fresh seafood that is a signature of New Orleans. Come visit us in the beautiful Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans for an evening full of delightful wine, amazing cuisine, and good company.

5. Brennan's

4.7

Exceptional(12015)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 165 times today

Finalist "Outstanding Restaurant" James Beard Foundation 2022. “Best Restaurants in the World” -Condé Nast Traveler. “Top 10 Best Restaurant in the South” -Southern Living. “Top 10 Restaurant in New Orleans” -NOLA.com. Welcome to Brennan's! Our menus marry classic Creole traditions with inspired, contemporary influences. Breakfast at Brennan’s is a spirited, indulgent way to begin your day! Bubbles at Brennan's Happy Hour features discounted bottles of premium Champagne. Flaming Bananas Foster, invented at Brennan's, is a timeless New Orleans tradition. Dine in one of 8 glamorous dining rooms, our famously lush courtyard, or our spectacular wine cellar.

6. Domenica

4.5

Awesome(7523)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 58 times today

Domenica translates to “Sunday,” in Italian, it is the day of the week to explore and cook leisurely, abundant meals. At Domenica restaurant, our chefs seek to transport guests to those coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques.While the menu is rooted in tradition, our chefs focus on elevating Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern classics, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. The fresh pastas made by hand daily, roasted vegetables, meats and Napolitano style pizzas, all prepared in the restaurant’s iconic wood oven, are perfectly complemented by custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails and an Italian-focused wine list.

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7. The Italian Barrel

4.6

Exceptional(3537)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 8 times today

The Italian Barrel is a genuine Italian restaurant in New Orleans. Reviews rave about the authentic Italian cuisine, with phrases like 'Food was authentic and terrific!', 'Classic, Italian, style restaurant' and 'Wonderful Authentic Italian food'. The owner, Samantha Castagnetti, brings the essence of Northern Italy to the dining table with overnight shipments of imported Italian foods. The ambiance is also praised, with a cozy and romantic atmosphere.

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8. Good Catch | Thai Urban Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(80)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Central Business District

Booked 4 times today

Authentic Thai bistro offering a unique lunch, happy hour, and dinner experience - your oasis in the heart of New Orleans Central Business District. Specializing in Thai seafood dishes that highlight the abundance of locally-availability fresh Gulf fish and seafood. With a full Thai menu and a creative bar menu designed to accompany the tropical flavors of Thai food and the New Orleans cultural heritage, Executive Chef Aom Srisuk brings together the best flavors of the East with the best of the Big Easy. Good Catch is the sister restaurant to our smaller but more established uptown restaurant Pomelo.Two blocks from Canal Street, and one-and-a-half blocks to St. Charles Ave. and less than a block away from the uptown (green) streetcar line. Short walk to the Saenger, Orpheum, Roosevelt, Ritz Carlton, and so much more.Authentic Thai | Gulf Seafood Specialties | Savory Sips | Lunch / Dinner / Happy HourPlenty of space to host your party, or let us cater your next event!

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9. Broussard's Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(4109)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 31 times today

Broussard's Restaurant is a quintessential New Orleans dining experience, known for its elegant French Quarter Courtyard, beautifully appointed Empire Bar, and Contemporary interpretations of Classic Creole Cuisine. The restaurant is highly rated for its exceptional service, unique and delicious food, and beautiful ambiance. One reviewer noted, 'Classic white table restaurant. Our reservation was on the early side so the dining room was quiet on arrival. As the evening progressed, more diners arrived and there was a noticeable hum in the air. The service was incredible.' Another reviewer highlighted, 'Broussard's Restaurant is highly recommended for its beautiful interior for ambience, outstanding service from its very knowledgeable Maitre d and wait staff and their absolutely delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts.'

10. Palace Café

4.4

Awesome(5642)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • French Quarter

Booked 47 times today

For larger parties, please call (504) 523-1661.For over two decades Palace Cafe has been serving award-winning, contemporary Creole cuisine in the historic Werlein Music building. Located downtown, at the entrance to the French Quarter, this Dickie Brennan & Co. restaurant is popular with visitors & locals alike.

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colleen
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
the food was great we shared the crab and avocado toast i got the duck and my boyfriend had the crayfish quiche everything was great our server Lynika was very good she made lots of recommendations
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Brennan'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.7
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Rick
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This truly was a hidden gem: the site itself stands out from the surrounding area; the interior is spacious and refined; the menu selections were all sophisticated but reasonably priced; and the wine selection is well established and very reasonably priced. The food items we chose were all incredibly tasty.
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The Country ClubPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Bywater
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4.8
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John
New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Chef Nina and her staff never disappoint. BAB's has become one of our "go to" restaurants for special occasions. The menu varies and the food is always delicious and healthy. The staff is professional, informative and friendly but not overly attentive or stuffy. The ambiance in the historic warehouse is relaxing and not too loud. We once again enjoyed an excellent dinner experience at BAB'S. Thank you Chef Nina and Larry
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BABsPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Bywater
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4.8
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javonda
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 Feb 2025
Food is perfect every time. Perfect cocktails. Flavorful food. All around, my favorite place to eat.
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Alma Café - BywaterPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bywater
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4.6
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Muriel
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 Jan 2025
Silk Road is always a great place to eat and I love the menu.
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Silk RoadPrice: Moderate• Indian• The Marigny
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4.4

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