Best Authentic Restaurants in Bywater

53 restaurants available nearby

1. The Country Club

4.8

Exceptional(1181)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Bywater

Booked 21 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. BABs

4.8

Exceptional(797)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Bywater

Booked 16 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

3. Alma Café

4.7

Exceptional(81)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bywater

Booked 15 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(237)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • The Marigny

Booked 4 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. Domenica

4.5

Awesome(7499)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 65 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.

A photo of The Italian Barrel restaurant

6. The Italian Barrel

4.6

Exceptional(3501)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 21 times today

The Italian Barrel is a genuine Italian restaurant in New Orleans. Reviews rave about the authentic Italian cuisine, with phrases like 'Food was authentic and terrific!', 'Classic, Italian, style restaurant' and 'Wonderful Authentic Italian food'. The owner, Samantha Castagnetti, brings the essence of Northern Italy to the dining table with overnight shipments of imported Italian foods. The ambiance is also praised, with a cozy and romantic atmosphere.

A photo of Good Catch | Thai Urban Bistro restaurant

7. Good Catch | Thai Urban Bistro

4.5

Awesome(74)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Central Business District

Booked 3 times today

Authentic Thai bistro offering a unique lunch, happy hour, and dinner experience - your oasis in the heart of New Orleans Central Business District. Specializing in Thai seafood dishes that highlight the abundance of locally-availability fresh Gulf fish and seafood. With a full Thai menu and a creative bar menu designed to accompany the tropical flavors of Thai food and the New Orleans cultural heritage, Executive Chef Aom Srisuk brings together the best flavors of the East with the best of the Big Easy. Good Catch is the sister restaurant to our smaller but more established uptown restaurant Pomelo.Two blocks from Canal Street, and one-and-a-half blocks to St. Charles Ave. and less than a block away from the uptown (green) streetcar line. Short walk to the Saenger, Orpheum, Roosevelt, Ritz Carlton, and so much more.Authentic Thai | Gulf Seafood Specialties | Savory Sips | Lunch / Dinner / Happy HourPlenty of space to host your party, or let us cater your next event!

A photo of Muriel's Jackson Square restaurant

8. Muriel's Jackson Square

4.7

Exceptional(10365)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 87 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.

A photo of Broussard's Restaurant restaurant

9. Broussard's Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(4080)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 33 times today

Broussard's Restaurant is a quintessential New Orleans dining experience, known for its elegant French Quarter Courtyard, beautifully appointed Empire Bar, and Contemporary interpretations of Classic Creole Cuisine. The restaurant is highly rated for its exceptional service, unique and delicious food, and beautiful ambiance. One reviewer noted, 'Classic white table restaurant. Our reservation was on the early side so the dining room was quiet on arrival. As the evening progressed, more diners arrived and there was a noticeable hum in the air. The service was incredible.' Another reviewer highlighted, 'Broussard's Restaurant is highly recommended for its beautiful interior for ambience, outstanding service from its very knowledgeable Maitre d and wait staff and their absolutely delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts.'

A photo of 34 Restaurant & Bar restaurant

10. 34 Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(137)

Price: Very Expensive

• Portuguese • Central Business District

Booked 36 times today

34 is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s first restaurant dedicated to the cuisine of his Portuguese heritage. He was inspired by his late mother, Hilda, who influenced his interest in cooking when he was a child growing up in Fall River, MA. The 245-seat restaurant is adorned in shades of green – Emeril’s signature color – wood accents and ornate Portuguese tiles. A painting of a rooster, a national Portuguese symbol of good luck, greets guests at the entrance. Once inside, a jamon bar with countertop service and tile-clad DJ booth are focal points of the space. The restaurant celebrates not only the food and design of Portugal but also the sounds, with music from local and touring DJs.

‘About the restaurant’ descriptions have been generated using an artificial intelligence model comprised of OpenTable proprietary data that has not been independently verified by OpenTable. The content is presented as-is, for informational purposes only.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

J
Jonathan
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was a top notch gourmet experience. Everything was special and outstanding
More info
BABsPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Bywater
•
4.8
T
Travis
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Had a business dinner and had to change my reservation count at the last minute. No problem! Food was great! Service was great! Heather was our server and had some great recommendations and was very personable adding to our great experience. Will eat here again when I come back to New Orleans!
More info
DomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District
•
4.5
M
Muriel
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Silk Road is always a great place to eat and I love the menu.
More info
Silk RoadPrice: Moderate• Indian• The Marigny
•
4.4
K
Karen
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Jan 2025
Excellent! Food was delicious,,we had Mac & cheese beignets and the shrimp pasta dish with red sauce! All exceptional! Service as great and the house was beautiful! We will definitely go back and spread the good news about a charming “off the beaten path” restaurant!
More info
The Country ClubPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Bywater
•
4.8
C
charleneVIP
Virginia •24 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Jan 2025
We have been dining at Alma’s for several years for breakfast or lunch. The food is always delicious and service is great. We had huge vegetarian omelet and plantains with refied beans and creme. Always fun place to eat especially in nice weather to be outside!
More info
Alma CaféPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bywater
•
4.7

Best Authentic Restaurants in Bywater

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Areas

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating options

Accessibility

53 restaurants available nearby

1. The Country Club

2. BABs

3. Alma Café

4. Silk Road

5. Domenica

6. The Italian Barrel

7. Good Catch | Thai Urban Bistro

8. Muriel's Jackson Square

9. Broussard's Restaurant

10. 34 Restaurant & Bar

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable