Best Historic Restaurants in Bywater

34 restaurants available nearby

1. JusTini's

4.5

Awesome(90)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bywater

Booked 6 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.

2. Alma Café

4.8

Exceptional(75)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bywater

Booked 11 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. Antoine's

4.6

Exceptional(11279)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 61 times today

Antoine's is excited to be celebrating 184 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.

4. Brennan's

4.8

Exceptional(11744)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 113 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! Chef Ryan Hacker's 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. $8 parking available at the Omni Royal Orleans Parking Garage, Thursday - Monday (6 hours; based on availability).

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5. Nobu - Caesars New Orleans

4.6

Exceptional(201)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Central Business District

Booked 24 times today

Discover an unparalleled culinary experience at Nobu, the Japanese restaurant created by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Located in the historic city of New Orleans, Chef Nobu will introduce his signature cuisine to Louisiana, setting a new standard for elevated Japanese dining in the heart of the Big Easy.

6. The Pelican Club

4.6

Exceptional(4561)

Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 27 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.

7. Palace Café

4.5

Awesome(5581)

Price: Moderate

• French American • French Quarter

Booked 25 times today

For larger parties, please call (504) 523-1661.For over two decades Palace Cafe has been serving award-winning, contemporary Creole cuisine in the historic Werlein Music building. Located downtown, at the entrance to the French Quarter, this Dickie Brennan & Co. restaurant is popular with visitors & locals alike.

8. Restaurant August

4.9

Exceptional(8140)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Central Business District

Booked 21 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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9. Broussard's Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(4028)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 59 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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10. Tujague's - New Orleans

4.2

Awesome(3498)

Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 35 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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ChrisVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was incredible! The only thing to usurp this was the service by Courtney! We were newish to Japanese cuisine and Courtney was friendly, encouraging, and educational! Thank you for a great Christmas Eve experience!!
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Nobu - Caesars New OrleansPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Central Business District
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4.6
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Kelly
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Outstanding experience all around. Our server was friendly without being intrusive. The food was AMAZING (every bit worth the price). Our server went over and above for one of us in our party with a dairy allergy. The “Bananas Foster” show was a delight and informative. A wonderfully memorable time.
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Brennan'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.8
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RobynVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My husband and I come to Antoine’s every time we are in New Orleans (our top vacation getaway choice). We’ve done brunches and dinners and have never experienced an ounce of disappointment when dining here. Every meal has been superb! The staff is always phenomenal - they are always going above and beyond - and the atmosphere is so lovely. A must-go, for sure.
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Antoine'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.6
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Tamika
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was wonderful. The food, staff, and atmosphere 🥰🥰🥰🥰
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JusTini'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Bywater
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4.5
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Lada
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Dec 2024
The food was not just amazing, but outstanding! Chef Melissa Araujo is the best chef! Service was excellent. The cafe is so unique and welcoming. The Alma breakfast and the blueberry pancakes were delicious!
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Alma CaféPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bywater
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4.8

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. JusTini's

2. Alma Café

3. Antoine's

4. Brennan's

5. Nobu - Caesars New Orleans

6. The Pelican Club

7. Palace Café

8. Restaurant August

9. Broussard's Restaurant

10. Tujague's - New Orleans

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