Best Lunch Restaurants in Bywater

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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New Orleans

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BywaterCentral Business DistrictChalmetteCrown PointFrench QuarterGarden District

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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112 restaurants available nearby

1. The Country Club

4.8

Exceptional(1201)

€€€€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. JusTini's

4.3

Awesome(106)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bywater

Booked 18 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.

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3. Alma Café - Bywater

4.6

Exceptional(91)

€€€€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.

4. Silk Road

4.4

Awesome(236)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Indian • The Marigny

Booked 6 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. Tableau

4.5

Awesome(4833)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 37 times today

For large parties, please call (504) 934-3463.Located in the heart of the French Quarter, on the corner of Jackson Square, Tableau is Dickie Brennan's latest production and features traditional Creole dishes with an updated approach. Enjoy courtyard dining, as well as balcony dining with some of the best views in the Quarter. Our beautiful balconies offer the best view of Jackson Square.

6. Red Fish Grill

4.5

Awesome(8577)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Seafood • French Quarter

Booked 53 times today

For twenty-five years, Red Fish Grill has celebrated the fresh, seasonal bounty of local farmers and Gulf fishers. We stand apart for our wide variety of fresh Gulf fish, expertly grilled to perfection on our signature wood-burning grill. Our vibrant, polished-casual seafood restaurant, owned and operated by Ralph Brennan, anchors the first block of Bourbon Street and delivers innovative twists on New Orleans Gulf seafood specialties like BBQ Oysters, Hickory Grilled Redfish, Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo, and Double Chocolate Bread Pudding. Red Fish Grill's lively decor, expansive bar, and welcoming vibe beckon Bourbon Street revelers and serious diners alike in search of gracious hospitality and a commitment to inspired, locally sourced seafood.Diner's Choice Award - Opentable"Top Place for Seafood in the U.S." - USA Today"Best Seafood Restaurants in the U.S." - Travel + Leisure"The Best Seafood Restaurants In America" - Tasting Table

7. Luke

4.6

Exceptional(9289)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• French • Central Business District

Booked 125 times today

Luke is a Creole-inspired Brasserie located in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District on world-famous St. Charles Avenue, steps from the French Quarter neighborhood. A lively atmosphere surrounds the raw bar offering the freshest seafood and oysters procured daily from the Gulf of Mexico. Chef Erick Loos is at the helm of the kitchen featuring dishes that highlight local purveyors and farmers’ market ingredients. Behind the bar, a selection of bartender-created specialty cocktails are offered among a carefully-curated list of wines from throughout the world and locally crafted brews.

8. Brennan's

4.7

Exceptional(11973)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 159 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.

9. Antoine's

4.6

Exceptional(11444)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 145 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.

10. The Grill Room

4.8

Exceptional(1601)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• American • Central Business District

Booked 15 times today

The Grill Room at The Windsor Court is recognized as a local leader in Modern American cuisine with a distinct New Orleans flair. Join us for a truly remarkable breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the finest restaurants in the world - and one of only three, four-star/four-diamond restaurants in all of Louisiana.

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From verified diners like you

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javonda
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
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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Thea
New Orleans / Louisiana •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were a party of 8 that ordered pretty much all the small plates and passed them around the table. It was the perfect amount of food and all the dishes were delicious. Thank you, Michael, for being so accommodating and giving us great, friendly service.
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The Country ClubPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Bywater
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4.8
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Katrina
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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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4.3
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Jessica
Indiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful ambiance with an elevated take on creole/southern food. We enjoyed our first meal out in NOLA and it was easy to access Bourbon street right after to walk it all off. Did not have room to try the creme Brulé :( but will return to try. The sommelier was very knowledgeable and helped us narrow down our wine selection based on what we were planning to eat that evening. Strongly recommend.
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TableauPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• French Quarter
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4.5
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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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