Best Brunch Restaurants in Bywater

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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New Orleans

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BywaterCentral Business DistrictCrown PointFrench QuarterGarden DistrictLower Garden District

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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58 restaurants available nearby

1. The Country Club

4.8

Exceptional(1218)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Bywater

Booked 18 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.

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2. Alma Café - Bywater

4.6

Exceptional(97)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bywater

Booked 19 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.

3. JusTini's

4.2

Awesome(107)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bywater

Booked 23 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

4.7

Exceptional(12078)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 136 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.

5. Antoine's

4.6

Exceptional(11537)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 201 times today

Antoine's is excited to be celebrating 185 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.

6. Arnaud's

4.7

Exceptional(7471)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 60 times today

Arnaud's is a Creole dining gem in the heart of New Orleans. With its long history, it's often described as the quintessential New Orleans dining experience. The restaurant is well-known for its Sunday Jazz Brunch, which has been praised by many as 'outstanding', 'best brunch anywhere', and 'the perfect New Orleans brunch experience'. The combination of excellent food, superb service, and charming atmosphere, along with live jazz music, makes Arnaud's a must-visit brunch destination.

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7. Tujague's - New Orleans

4.1

Excellent(3641)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 20 times today

Tujague's is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. This French Quarter institution has been serving traditional New Orleans cuisine to locals and visitors alike for more than 160 years. Lore states that brunch originated here, as did the Grasshopper cocktail. Homages to the restaurant's long and colorful history abound within the interior of the building from the classic 19th century architecture to memorabilia on the walls.Menu items such as the seared gulf fish and the daily gumbo meld French traditions with New Orleans fare and flare. Our famous five course menu is still served nightly; but have no fear, the menu is no longer pre-fixe, so those less ravenous diners can join in too.If you want a quintessential New Orleans experience filled with history and local fare, Tujague's is your place.

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8. Muriel's Jackson Square

4.7

Exceptional(10477)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 98 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.

9. Briquette

4.4

Awesome(2328)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Warehouse District

Booked 22 times today

Contemporary Coastal and New Orleans cuisine served in the historic Warehouse District. Briquette serves up unique seafood creations from the Louisiana Gulf waters and around the world. Seafood specialties include Louisiana Redfish On The Half Shell, Snapper Ponchartrain with Lump Crabmeat, and Whole Branzino. Features also include Prime steaks, pork porterhouse, lamb, veal and pastas. Enjoy fabulous hand-crafted cocktails and a curated wine list that is a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Winner 6-years in a row!Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Winner 2019-2024Members of the Chaine des RotisseursNew Orleans Magazine Tops of the Town Award WinnerProud Member of Chef's Brigade Home of the Loaded Whole FishHost your group dinner, reception, or a cocktail party at Briquette. Seating for 240 guests and 400 for a reception. We also have a beautiful bar and community tables for small cocktail receptions with hors d’oeuvres.

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10. Broussard's Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(4123)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 50 times today

Since Broussard’s first opened its doors in 1920, our sensational French-Creole cuisine and historic French Quarter architecture have delighted locals and visitors alike. Enjoy brunch in the courtyard, dinner in our elegant dining rooms, or cocktails at the Empire Bar. Our innovative dishes and attentive service will create an experience you’ll remember for the next 100 years. Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator's 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.

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JenaR
Munich •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Best food in Nola! Staff were fun and knowledgeable. Great cocktails.
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Antoine'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.6
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SarahVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •77 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The service at Brennan’s was top tier, no question about it. The food was good and beautifully served. We had a lovely meal, served by a charming wait staff and we enjoyed it immensely.
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Brennan'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Mar 2025
A little hidden gem , with great decor, and awesome vibe! Food was great and the value - fantastic! Options to save money if you pay by cash so we paid by cash. We tried new dishes and kept a few staples. Best dish was the muscles with garlic sauce and excellent bread! Would have liked to try the Red Fish, but was out at the time. Thank you!
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The Country ClubPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Bywater
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4.8
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Melissa
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 Mar 2025
Went for an early breakfast before the krewe of red beans. Service was 10/10, food came out quick, the plantains and chilaquiles and my aperol spritz were fabulous! Thanks for the hospitality, yall!
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Alma Café - BywaterPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bywater
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4.6
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Katrina
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Feb 2025
Good food…Great service…the atmosphere is top notch Celebrated with my besties for Galentines and we really enjoyed our food, the drinks (The CEO) and our time together was well spent. Will be returning to celebrate for my birthday.
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JusTini'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Bywater
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4.2

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