Restaurants near Bywater Historic District

147 restaurants available nearby

1. Alma Café

4.9

Exceptional(67)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bywater

Booked 9 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.

2. The Country Club

4.7

Exceptional(1153)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Bywater

Booked 17 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.

3. JusTini's

4.7

Exceptional(82)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bywater

Booked 3 times today

Located in the Historic Bywater Neighborhood, this restaurant is the perfect ambience for a romantic date, night out with friends or a business lunch meeting.

4. Brennan's

4.8

Exceptional(11609)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 135 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! Chef Ryan Hacker's 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. $8 parking available at the Omni Royal Orleans Parking Garage, Thursday - Monday (6 hours; based on availability).

5. GW Fins

4.9

Exceptional(19888)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • French Quarter

Booked 152 times today

Experience the cuisine that has created Raving Fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear, including baseball caps, are not permitted. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.

6. Antoine's

4.6

Exceptional(11166)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 111 times today

Antoine's is excited to be celebrating 184 years in the French Quarter. We welcome you to enjoy our traditional French creole fare as well as updated classics in our beautiful and historic restaurant setting.Antoine's Dress Code isBusiness Casual: Jackets and collared shirts are strongly suggested for gentlemen. We kindly ask all guests not to wear athletic or beach clothing, baseball caps, or flip-flops. Antoine’s dress code will be enforced at the discretion of the manager.All private dining rooms are open and we are actively booking for future events. For private dining inquiries please learn more at www.antoines.com and fill out private dining inquiry.

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7. Muriel's Jackson Square

4.7

Exceptional(10234)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 69 times today

The Bistro at Muriel’s Jackson Square offers contemporary Creole cuisine with New Orleans classics like Seafood Gumbo, Turtle soup, Shrimp & Grits and Wood Grilled Pork Chop while the Courtyard Bar is the perfect place to drop by for drinks and appetizers. The Séance Lounge is the place for a relaxed, comfortable meeting before or after dining. Comprised of two areas, The Outer Seance and The Inner Séance, the Séance also tells the story of a mystic checkered past. The Outer Séance addresses the New Orleans era of Storyville when Muriel's Jackson Square was one of the French Quarter's top bordellos! The Inner Séance is the preferred domain of the resident ghost, Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan; it's the perfect spot for an intimate conversation or a drink among its plush surroundings. The 170 foot wrap-around balcony is a splendid spot for enjoying our specialty cocktails or our extensive wine list featuring over 300 selections from around the world.

8. Copper Vine

4.8

Exceptional(2290)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Central Business District

Booked 59 times today

Unexpected yet refreshingly familiar, Copper Vine is a wine-forward public house and inn with a rich New Orleans history. From our lively neighborhood restaurant, to our indoor-outdoor event offerings, our versatile spaces and craveable menu are suited to a wide range of social gatherings and occasions. Copper Vine's menu draws inspiration from the pastiche of Caribbean, European, and Southern cultures; and incorporates New Orleans' distinctive mix of fanfare and familiarity into its dishes. Chef Amy Mehrtens' versatile menu spans lunch, brunch, dinner, and a weekday happy hour. Copper Vine's wine list places approachability at the forefront. Guests are invited to try wines from various regions and experiment with flavors by connecting with knowledgeable sommelier Charles Regnard. Striking seasonal cocktails and bottomless brunch on the weekends round out the menu to create a fresh and innovated experience with something for everyone.

9. Mr. B's Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(6254)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 76 times today

Mr. B's Bistro, a New Orleans restaurant famous for its Creole cuisine with a focus on fresh regional products, is located in the heart of the French Quarter at the intersection of Royal Street and Iberville. This corner is a New Orleans landmark and celebrated food corner. Considered the original New Orleans gourmet bistro, Mr. B's Bistro is owned and managed by Cindy Brennan, a member of the legendary New Orleans' Brennan Family.

10. Arnaud's

4.7

Exceptional(7333)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 50 times today

Often said the most beautiful dining room in New Orleans, Arnaud's offers the quintessential New Orleans dining experience. Remaining true to its traditions and courtesies, Arnaud's has served exceptional Creole cuisine for nearly 100 years. Our award winning Creole menu includes both classic and inventive dishes. Serving dinner nightly and Brunch with Live Dixieland Jazz on Sundays.Arnaud's Main Dining Room is one of four dining options in the Arnaud's Family.Arnaud's Jazz Bistro, Arnaud's Main Dining Room and the Arnaud's French 75 Bar are all located within one complex (entrances on Bienville Street).Remoulade, the casual side of Arnaud's (does not accept reservations), is located around the corner on Bourbon Street.

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5th trip to GW Fins. Barracuda and Scallibut are fantastic. We always start with lobster dumplings and end with chocolate mousse bombe.
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Danielvip
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Drag brunch is a hoot! You have to embrace the experience. Staff is great and service excellent! Our second year celebrating our anniversary (37th) at the Country Club Drag Brunch!
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Dined 5 days ago
The best breakfast I have ever had, the Chilaquiles were the best and the Louisiana Omelette was fabulous. Our server was really great helpful, friendly and knowledgeable We will definitely return.
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New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 Oct 2024
JusTini’s is always a great, food is good and different, drinks are special, Ambiance is relaxing, chill. Perfect place to go on a date or with a group. Bottoms UP
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1. Alma Café

2. The Country Club

3. JusTini's

4. Brennan's

5. GW Fins

6. Antoine's

7. Muriel's Jackson Square

8. Copper Vine

9. Mr. B's Bistro

10. Arnaud's

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