Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Bywater

15 restaurants available nearby

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1. Broussard's Restaurant

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 107 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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2. The Italian Barrel

4.6

Exceptional(3474)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 21 times today

Fine dining awaits you in our intimate dining area. Both indoor & outdoor as well as seating at our premier handcraft bar. Our marble-top bar greets you upon entry, you will find yourself in candle light looking at white linen tables that are positioned on beautiful wood and brick flooring surrounded by bottles of fine Italian wines. The Chef and Owner Samantha Castagnetti brings her city in Northern Italia to you via overnight shipments of imported Italian foods and boast over 40 wines almost all are served by the glass- 14 years and counting.. Come and see what everyone raves about! Authentic food is an understatement - this is the real thing. Reservations are most welcomed and taken only through OpenTable for parties of 12 or less.

3. The Pelican Club

4.6

Exceptional(4564)

Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 38 times today

The Pelican Club is a contemporary New Orleans restaurant located on historic Exchange Place in the French Quarter. Since opening the doors to the renovated 19th century Creole townhouse in 1990, chef and owner, Richard Hughes has offered a diverse menu based in south Louisiana tradition with French, Italian, and Asian influences reflecting the rich culinary culture of the city.

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4. New Orleans Creole Cookery

4.3

Awesome(3362)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 78 times today

You haven't experienced New Orleans until you've been to New Orleans Creole Cookery! Enjoy traditional local specialties including Red Beans & Rice, Jambalaya, Chargrilled Oysters, Blackened Redfish or our famous "Taste of New Orleans", with a sampling of favorites! Our Bar features 5 Hurricane Categories - hold on to your hat! Along with our signature Bacon Bloody Mary, and Bourbon Street Tea. Enjoy Happy Hour 3p-6p Monday-Friday with drink specials and bar bites.Launched by Anna Tusa of the famous New Orleans Tusa restaurant family, the New Orleans Creole Cookery boasts a spark of new-generation energy, presenting some of New Orleans’ most treasured cooking traditions in an innovative setting that speaks to the way people dine today.

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5. Atchafalaya Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(6469)

Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Garden District

Booked 76 times today

Atchafalaya is a true New Orleans neighborhood eatery where the eclectic yet elegant atmosphere is only outshone by the attentive service and delicious local fare. Nestled under the oaks on the edges of the Irish Channel, Magazine Street, and historic Garden districts, this hidden gem is one the best contemporary Creole dining experiences that one can find in the city. Neighbors, locals, and out of towners alike will become regulars after experiencing the brand of hospitality offered by New Orleans’ only five “A” restaurant. If having standards such as a gumbo du jour, blue crab raviolo, or shrimp & grits, a nightly seafood special, or a filet paired with a selection from the world class wine program you will not be disappointed. The introductions of brunch, live music, cocktails, and now an extensive happy hour continue the newest culinary chapter for a storied local haunt, embracing New Orleans’ culinary culture while placing contemporary spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine.

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6. Monday Restaurant + Bar

4.6

Exceptional(882)

Price: Expensive

• American • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 93 times today

Located in one of New Orleans’ most historic neighborhoods, Mid-City, Monday is an indoor/outdoor dining destination crafted by renowned restauranteurs, Larry Morrow and Lenora Chong, and is a must-visit for anyone seeking the best in American Cuisine and Happy Hour Specials in the city.The bar menu includes everything from exclusive crafted cocktails to bottle service to all-day Happy Hour specials on Mondays. More than just a dining venue, Monday promises to deliver a singular blend of excellent food, innovative cocktails, and one-of-a-kind experiences, making it the perfect Event Hosting and Brunch Spot.Monday is open for lunch and dinner six days a week. NOTE:For large party bookings (8+ people) and private events, email reservations@mondaynola.com.

7. Vessel NOLA

4.2

Awesome(2611)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 25 times today

Vessel Specializes in Fresh Seafood and New American Cuisine! Renowned Chef Wille Cooper, who trained under Emeril Lagasse & Wolfgang Puck sources fresh local ingredients incorporating many of the traditions New Orleans is famous for. Dinner is served 7 days a week and brunch Sat-Sun! Happy Hour weekdays 4-6 pm (except holidays). Reservations are advised and we welcome walk-ins! Dine inside or outdoors on our gorgeous covered patio! ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST featured VESSEL as one of "8 of the Most Gorgeous Restaurants in Former Churches Worldwide". Paranormal activity lurks at VESSEL as featured on The Travel Channel's hit show "THE DEAD FILES" in the episode "Deadly Vessel" showcasing the spirits that haunt Vessel. Eat, Drink, Congregate! at Vessel at New Orleans' most exciting restaurant/bar, housed in a 1914 historic church in Mid-City, 10 minutes from the French Quarter just off the Canal Street Streetcar.

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8. Lula Restaurant Distillery

4.6

Exceptional(1910)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Lower Garden District

Booked 31 times today

In the heart of New Orleans, expertly crafted food, spirits and cocktails come together in a unique privately owned micro-distillery and restaurant.We are quintessentially southern with a distinct Louisiana influence. We are Lula Restaurant-Distillery.As the first and only restaurant-distillery in New Orleans, Louisiana and in the Southeast US, we promise to offer you an incredible experience in the shadows of our copper still and along the historic streetcar line of St. Charles Avenue.Join us Monday-Sunday for Happy Hour from 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-3 for Bottomless Vodka Bar

9. Shaya

4.9

Exceptional(5075)

Price: Expensive

• Israeli • Uptown

Booked 81 times today

Originally inspired by the many amazing meals with family and dear friends throughout the Middle East, Shaya has been a trailblazer in modern Levantine cuisine. Drawing inspiration from the diverse cuisines & cultures of the Middle East, Meditteranean, and across North Africa, Shaya has set the benchmark for contemporary Mediterranean cuisine by honoring the age-old culinary traditions of the people who invented hospitality as we know it. Our fluffy hand-crafted pita bread baked to order in our wood-fired oven with delectable vegetable-driven dips, salads, and spreads will transport you to an exotic place. Today we hope that our food and hospitality will help you create delicious memories with your friends and family using the very best of our local and sustainably harvested ingredients, prepared and served by people who truly care.

10. Cafe Degas

4.7

Exceptional(2966)

Price: Expensive

• French • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 56 times today

Voted Most Romantic Restaurant in New Orleans, this Faubourg St. John Bistro offers simple, yet artfully executed, classic French cuisine featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy a fine dining experience in a casual outdoor cafe atmosphere on the beautiful and historic Oak-lined Esplanade Avenue.

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Shawn
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Restaurants on Christmas Day are always a gamble. Happy we chose Broussard’s this Christmas! Everyone was trying their best to make it a wonderful experience. From the pleasant greetings to the smiling faces everyone was doing their best to make sure we enjoyed our Christmas lunch. Wonderful experience!
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Broussard's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.4
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Gina
New Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We went for lunch on Christmas Day. Their Christmas day menu was fantastic. All the food was delicious. We appreciated the extras such as the little charcuterie board and the bread. The staff was friendly and treated us very well. I only wish that they didn’t automatically add a tip to the check especially since there were just two of us.
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The Italian BarrelPrice: Expensive• Italian• French Quarter
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4.6
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Shiela
Tulsa •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food — the Fried green tomato appetizer was the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly prepared and with shrimp! Lovely environs, delicious food, excellent table and bar service.
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New Orleans Creole CookeryPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• French Quarter
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4.3
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James
New Orleans / Louisiana •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
There were 8 of us and the Revellion menu had something for us all. Not one of the group was dissatisfied with any part of the meal. Two meals of particular brilliance were the chopping and the roasted duck. The ciopino was all Louisiana in style and in flavor. The roasted duck in a grape blueberry confit was genius and easily the best game bird I ever tasted. An honorable mention and very honorable indeed was the pork chop which was thick delicious and tender. Randy provided an excellent night of service, knowledgeable and attentive. A very professionable waiter.
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The Pelican ClubPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• French Quarter
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4.6
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Avoy
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
- shrimp and grits very well seasoned - duck confit good balance of sweet savory - ambiance lovely, but I read somewhere there was jazz during lunch and it seemed very muted, but maybe that’s just me - service was exceptional! our server Chris kept checking in on us and went above and beyond.
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Atchafalaya RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Garden District
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4.9

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Broussard's Restaurant

2. The Italian Barrel

3. The Pelican Club

4. New Orleans Creole Cookery

5. Atchafalaya Restaurant

6. Monday Restaurant + Bar

7. Vessel NOLA

8. Lula Restaurant Distillery

9. Shaya

10. Cafe Degas

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