Best Seasonal Restaurants in Bywater

48 restaurants available nearby

1. BABs

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4.8

Exceptional(773)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Bywater

Booked 12 times today

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

2. GW Fins

4.9

Exceptional(19898)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • French Quarter

Booked 110 times today

Experience the cuisine that has created Raving Fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear, including baseball caps, are not permitted. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.

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3. Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks

4.7

Exceptional(5127)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Central Business District

Booked 49 times today

Named the highest rated steakhouse in New Orleans, this old-school steak restaurant is a powerhouse. The focus at Chophouse New Orleans is on its top-quality, USDA prime-only meat, from barrel cut filets to top-of-the-line cooking techniques, every detail counts. The easygoing atmosphere complements the great food and bustling, live entertainment nightly.

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4. Jewel of the South

4.8

Exceptional(35)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • French Quarter

Booked 23 times today

Borrowing its name from an influential 1850s-vintage bar in the Central Business District, this pub-like tavern (with courtyard) occupies an old brick Creole cottage in the French Quarter, where well-known local bartender Chris Hannah serves up cocktails both classic and contemporary. London-born chef Philip Whitmarsh runs the kitchen.Accolades include James Beard, World 50 Best, Art of Hospitality, Best Bar South (North America).

5. Red Fish Grill

4.5

Awesome(8468)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • French Quarter

Booked 59 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

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6. Commons Club Bar & Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(494)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Central Business District

Booked 12 times today

The Kitchen at Commons Club offers an eclectic menu with reinvented takes on contemporary Southern dishes. Our menu offers a relaxed, yet elegant experience in The Big Easy. Prepare to go on a journey where “Everyone Leaves Feeling Better”.The Bar at Commons Club serves creative cocktails in a beautifully designed setting. Thoughtfully crafted drinks, wine and beer are enjoyed alongside tempting bar bites and a rotating lineup of live entertainment. The Shag Room is an intimate space for small groups to meet, connect, share stories and let their hair down. Decked in plush, luxurious fabrics, the lounge area is aptly suited for both a solo working session during the day or an evening night cap. For an even more exclusive feel, The Shag Room is also bookable for private gatherings or activations.

7. Domenica

4.5

Awesome(7416)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 127 times today

Domenica translates to “Sunday,” in Italian, it is the day of the week to explore and cook leisurely, abundant meals. At Domenica restaurant, our chefs seek to transport guests to those coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques.While the menu is rooted in tradition, our chefs focus on elevating Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern classics, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. The fresh pastas made by hand daily, roasted vegetables, meats and Napolitano style pizzas, all prepared in the restaurant’s iconic wood oven, are perfectly complemented by custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails and an Italian-focused wine list.

8. Kenji Omakase

4.8

Exceptional(113)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • French Quarter

Booked 10 times today

The Kenji Omakase Dinner Experience is a multi-course menu created by the chef and served at the sushi bar. There's limited seating available at the sushi bar. All other guests are seated in the dining room with choice of Omakase or a la carte menu Lunch is served Thursday and Friday, 11:30a-2:30p, with an a la cart menuIndulge your senses with Kenji Omakase featuring a sushi selection using fresh seasonal ingredients flown in from Japan. A traditional Omakase Japanese dining in which guests leave themselves in the hands of a chef and receive a meal which is seasonal, elegant, artistic and uses the finest ingredients available• Due to certain limitations, we kindly decline requests to accommodate any dietary restrictions• Children are not allowed at the restaurant Service & taxes are not included and are due at the end of the meal along with beverages and add on options• Cancellations and changes will only be accepted if requested up to 48 hours prior to your reservation

9. Restaurant August

4.9

Exceptional(8113)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Central Business District

Booked 26 times today

August is a Contemporary Creole restaurant creating unique dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients and inspired by classical training. Located in a historic 19th century French-Creole building in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the main dining room caters to the most unique dining experience. The interior is rich with original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring columns, mahogany paneling and antique mirrors.

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10. The Italian Barrel

4.7

Exceptional(3442)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 13 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.

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JRP57
New Orleans / Louisiana •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We have dined here several times in the past and decided to come last Christmas. We had such a great experience we decided to come back for Thanksgiving. Usually hesitate about going to a restaurant on a holiday but Chophouse did not disappoint. We love the atmosphere. Having the piano playing in the background has such an impact on the overall mood. The decor is warm and welcoming. The service and wait staff were extremely nice (with a smile) and the drinks and food were served in a timely fashion. The food was incredible. So delicious. We had the lump crabmeat for an appetizer (to die for), for an entree, we ordered the filet and sea bass. Both were cooked exactly how we expected. Love the fact it was a regular menu rather than a set one. We were not rushed at all even though the place was packed. It is one of our favorite restaurants now and we will continue to go back. Thanks, Chophouse, for once again making our holiday special!
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Chophouse New Orleans – Prime SteaksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Central Business District
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4.7
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Jessicavip
New York City •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I am so grateful that this go to spot is in my neighborhood. A classic.
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BABsPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Bywater
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4.8
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Debbievip
New Orleans / Louisiana •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I am local and have not eaten here in a couple of years but was pleasantly surprised to find the food and service was as good as ever. It is in the Brennan owned family restaurants which are the epitome of New Orleans cuisine.
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Red Fish GrillPrice: Moderate• Seafood• French Quarter
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4.5
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Maresiavip
Tampa / Central Florida West •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We love this place. Every time we come to NOLA this is one of our must dine place. Dennis was our server and he made us feel like VIPs. The food is alway amazing so you can’t go wrong with anything they have on the menu. The lobster dumplings are a must experience. The biscuits are alway delectable. I encourage if you are in NOLA add this to your itinerary.
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GW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter
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4.9
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Adavip
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The most amazing experience, beautifully crafted drinks and delicious food.
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Jewel of the SouthPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• French Quarter
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4.8

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48 restaurants available nearby

1. BABs

2. GW Fins

3. Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks

4. Jewel of the South

5. Red Fish Grill

6. Commons Club Bar & Restaurant

7. Domenica

8. Kenji Omakase

9. Restaurant August

10. The Italian Barrel

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