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BABs, New Orleans, LA

BABs

4.8
4.8
772 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Caribbean, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 605-3827
  • Website
    https://babs-nola.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nina Compton
  • Location
    2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117
  • Area
    Bywater
  • Cross Street
    Chartres St and Montegut St
  • Parking details
    Biggest restaurant parking lot in town
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Years Eve

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for a special Prix Fixe menu New Years Eve Prix Fixe Menu $125/per person (plus tax + gratuity) Antipasti Marinated Olives / Peppers / Tomatoes / Collard Green Pesto / Grissini Appetizer Cotechino / Lentils Entrée White truffle Risotto / Shaved Mushrooms Barolo Braised Short Ribs / Creamy Polenta Dessert Struffoli

Menu

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What 772 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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772 Reviews

  1. Joby

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the service, ambiance, comfort and of course the food; absolutely amazing! This restaurant is a must.

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  2. William

    New Orleans

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nina Compton is an imaginative and highly skilled chef who consistently produces excellent food. Cocktails and service are top notch. We always have a great dining experience at both BABs and Compere Lapin and you gotta love the parking at BABs!

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  3. Dominique

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    BABs aesthetics were perfect. The food was amazingly delicious, the vibe and service did not disappoint. Recommend…

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  4. Alison

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved BAB! The food was inspired and delicious. The service was fantastic from start to finish.

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  5. Renee

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, lovely atmosphere. A little spendy for the portions you get but very tasty.

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  6. Marianne

    Sydney

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was tasty, friendly service, a little out of the way to get to

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  7. Genie

    New Orleans

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I just went to the holiday cooking class and it was fabulous. Cooking for the holidays has always been stressful and I often forget the simple things like gravy and bread b/c I'm trying to get all the large dishes out on time. Today I learned some great dishes that I will be doing this Thanksgiving. Tips on what can be done ahead of time and not take up the entire refrigerator and the items to easily be done the morning of thanksgiving will make this year less stressful. I'm very excited to have some new recipes to share with my family. And this will be my first year that I am actually looking forward to cooking a turkey rather than ordering one.

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  8. Tanya

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food and service we have had in New Orleans. We sat at the bar for a more personal experience. Highly recommend.

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  9. Chris

    New Orleans

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Decadent luxurious pastas. Perfectly and thoughtfully prepared seafood. Expertly curated wine and cocktail program. Friendly service that always wants you to have your best meal. Nina and Larry have created a true gem.

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  10. Unique

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely amazing food. We ate at a lot of places while in NOLA, and Bywater had the most interesting and unique flavors. An enjoyable experience - we were dancing in our seats as we ate.

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FAQs

BABs offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 605-3827.

BABs is rated 4.8 stars by 772 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for BABs

2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chartres St and Montegut St
  • Area
    Bywater
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Caribbean, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Biggest restaurant parking lot in town
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nina Compton
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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