Birdy's Behind The Bower

Name: Birdy's Behind The Bower
Address: 1320 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70130-4222
Telephone: (504) 302-2992
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

596 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Birdy's Behind The Bower

4.7

$30 and under

American

Garden District

Make a booking

2 people

14 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 21 times today

Great for brunch
Charming
Good for groups

Birdy’s Behind the Bower is a brunch spot perched in the back of the Framework building, serving Southern-inspired, locally-sourced American cuisine alongside a welcoming outdoor courtyard. We partner with Sugar Roots Farm in New Orleans to source fresh, local ingredients for dishes that range from comforting, house-made breakfast staples to lighter, health-conscious fare. Celebrate on our chic patio or nestle in for a coffee to start your day.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Southern
Hours of Operation
Brunch Mon–Thu 9:00 am–2:00 pm Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 302-2992
Website
https://birdysnola.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1320 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130-4222
Area
Garden District
Cross Street
Between Thalia St & Melpomene St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

CLASSIC BREAKFASTUSD 16.00
two eggs any way, bacon, house made tots, toast
FRIED CHICKEN BISCUITUSD 18.00
crispy chicken thigh, chicken sausage, country gravy, sunny side egg
HUEVOS RANCHEROS (GF)USD 18.00
black beans, slow simmered adobo chicken, pico de gallo, cilantro, avocado, cilantro and lime crema, two eggs any way
TRADITIONAL EGGS BENEDICTUSD 18.00
shaved Chisesi ham, English muffin, poached eggs paprika hollandaise
PULLED PORK HASH BOWLUSD 18.00
forever braised pork, pimento spread, crispy hash potatoes, poached eggs, hollandaise

Salads & Bowls

WAGYU STEAK KALE CAESARUSD 28.00
Wagyu tri-tip steak, mixed farm kale, parmigiano, crispy spiced chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, creamy lemon caesar dressing
COBB SALAD (GF)USD 17.00
romaine, avocado, bacon, egg, tomato, radish, bleu cheese, yogurt green goddess dressing
BIRDY'S BUDDAH BOWL USD 18.00
wild rice, garlicky hummus, charred kale, marinated tofu, sweet cherry tomatoes, sunflower gremolata
SOUTHERN WALDORF SALADUSD 18.00
diced seasonal apples, sliced red grapes, spied pecans, tart dried cherries, sugarcane dressing, mixed greens

Sandwiches

BIRDY'S BURGERUSD 17.00
two smashed patties, crispy onions, aged cheddar, bibb lettuce, tomato, creole aioli, pickles, brioche bun, served with a side salad
CHICKEN & WHIPPED FETAUSD 18.00
roasted chicken breast, whipped feta, red onion, artichoke heart & baby arugula on multigrain toast
BLTUSD 17.00
crispy, thick cut bcon, bibb lettuce, tomato, racked pepper aioli, served with a side salad

Toasts

AVOCADOUSD 17.00
chilies, peanuts, sesame seeds, pepitas, flax seeds, cilantro, with a farm salad
WHIPPED GOAT CHEESEUSD 16.00
seasonal preserves, hot honey, arugula, with a farm salad
CURED SALMON USD 18.00
cured salmon, chive whipped cream cheese, crispy capers, red onion, fresh dill

Sweets

APPLE COBBLER WAFFLEUSD 16.00
warm tart apple filling, homemade granola streusel, whipped vanilla Chantilly
AFFOGATO (VG)USD 7.00
vanilla bean ice cream, double shot of Coffee Science's super collider
PAIN PERDUUSD 16.00
sweet custard-soaked French bread, whipped vanilla Chantilly, fresh fruit, cinnamon-sugar finish

Shareables & Small Plates

BRUNCH BOARDUSD 39.00
bacon, proscuitto, ube waffle, mini doinuts, mini pancakes, fruit, seasonal jam, granola, cookies, triple crème brie, soft boiled eggs
BISCUIT BOARDUSD 21.00
whipped local honey butter, seasonal jam, country gravy

What 596 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Great for brunch
New Orleans / Louisiana
American
New Orleans
Great for brunch
New Orleans
Great for outdoor dining
New Orleans
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Birdy's Behind The Bower offers a "wonderful experience" with "exceptional service" and a vibrant atmosphere. It's a local gem with delicious food, particularly the brunch and breakfast boards. While some found the service slow, many praised the "great food" and "super friendly" staff. Perfect for brunch with family or friends.

596 Reviews

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Thomas
Montana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the place to ourselves on a Sunday morning at 8 am. Everyone was welcoming and helpful. The food was delicious to the eyes and taste buds. By 9:30 the kitchen was busy preparing take-out orders and a few more people were beginning to arrive. We look forward to returning again before the end of our vacation.
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Abbie
Nashville
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cute, hip, trendy. Great patio. Good service. Great mimosas. Food was fine.
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TaniaM
Baton Rouge
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the chicken biscuits, they brought me 2 mini toasted biscuits and on top overcooked crunchy egg. Supposedly be sunny side up but it burned out. Dissatisfied customer.
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Damon
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! You have to get the Pain Perude!
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Marty
Tallahassee
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff is always wonderful and the food fresh and delicious… Popped in for a late lunch and enjoyed every moment!
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C
Chicago
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had lunch @ 1 pm on a Monday - so it was on the quieter side. We ordered the Fried Chicken Biscuit and the Chicken & Feta sandwich. The food and the drinks were so delicious we forgot to take photos to share. We really appreciated the very friendly greeting and super helpful service with wonderful recommendations. The cheerful staff made us feel welcome - would definitely dine here again! Nice mix of indoor and outdoor seating.
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Sadie
New Orleans
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is always 100% on target. We have eaten here almost every time we visit New Orleans, and the food and service are always absolutely amazing. I would recommend this place if you have never been here, and I can promise you won't be disappointed!
Birdy's Behind The BowerResponded on 20 November 2024
Thanks for visiting us, SadieS! We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed our food and service at Birdy's Behind The Bower. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We're committed to providing the best dining experience in New Orleans, and we're glad to know we hit the mark for you. Looking forward to your next visit!
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Lissa
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were very excited when we got there. The service and ambiance were great but the unforch the food was so salty. I kind of choked it down because I was hungry. A but of a bummer. I would try them again and also for limited salt.
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Nancy
New Orleans
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Quality has gone down. Greasy runny eggs and poor service :(
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nicole
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We were excited to come here as it was high on the list of recs from friends. Our server couldn’t care less about us. She never came to check on us and dismissed all of our questions like we were inconveniencing her. The food wasn’t that great. Biscuits crumbled but the butter and jam were great. 10/10 would not recommend.
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FAQs

Birdy's Behind The Bower offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 302-2992.

Birdy's Behind The Bower is rated 4.7 stars by 596 OpenTable diners.

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

Birdy's Behind The Bower

4.7

$30 and under

American

Garden District

Make a booking

2 people

14 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1320 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130-4222

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Thalia St & Melpomene St
Area
Garden District
Hours of Operation
Brunch Mon–Thu 9:00 am–2:00 pm Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://birdysnola.com/
Phone number
(504) 302-2992

Birdy's Behind The Bower

Birdy's Behind The Bower

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Brunch Board

Biscuit Board

Cobb Salad

Eggs

CLASSIC BREAKFASTUSD 16.00

FRIED CHICKEN BISCUITUSD 18.00

HUEVOS RANCHEROS (GF)USD 18.00

TRADITIONAL EGGS BENEDICTUSD 18.00

PULLED PORK HASH BOWLUSD 18.00

Salads & Bowls

WAGYU STEAK KALE CAESARUSD 28.00

COBB SALAD (GF)USD 17.00

BIRDY'S BUDDAH BOWL USD 18.00

SOUTHERN WALDORF SALADUSD 18.00

Sandwiches

BIRDY'S BURGERUSD 17.00

CHICKEN & WHIPPED FETAUSD 18.00

BLTUSD 17.00

Toasts

AVOCADOUSD 17.00

WHIPPED GOAT CHEESEUSD 16.00

CURED SALMON USD 18.00

Sweets

APPLE COBBLER WAFFLEUSD 16.00

AFFOGATO (VG)USD 7.00

PAIN PERDUUSD 16.00

Shareables & Small Plates

BRUNCH BOARDUSD 39.00

BISCUIT BOARDUSD 21.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Birdy's Behind The Bower

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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