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BABs, New Orleans, LA

BABs

4.8
4.8
804 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Caribbean, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 17:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    (504) 605-3827
  • Website
    https://babs-nola.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nina Compton
  • Location
    2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117
  • Area
    Bywater
  • Cross Street
    Chartres St and Montegut St
  • Parking details
    Biggest restaurant parking lot in town
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 804 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BABs offers a "top notch gourmet experience" with "excellent food and ambience." Guests rave about the "intimate, delicious, romantic" setting and "amazing" service. The menu features "decadent luxurious pastas" and "perfectly prepared seafood," with standout dishes like "the best lasagna" and "phenomenal" apple dessert. Chef Nina Compton's "imaginative" creations make it a "must-visit" destination.

804 Reviews

  1. Peggy

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic. Nina designs beautiful food with complex flavors that surprise you with its subtle flair.

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  2. Colton

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had an excellent time at BAB’s. The food is delightful and a joy to eat. The service was incredible and our waiter, Michael was amazing. I would highly recommend eating here.

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  3. Barbara

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Who comes to New Orleans for Italian? We do!! Best lasagna ever! And the apple and olive oil cake was heavenly! Definitely a must try for great food and wonderful service!

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  4. Mark

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nina Compton and Larry Miller never disappoint! Chile, the manager, adds a delightful sparkle to the experience. Food and ambience were a home run!

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  5. Rory

    VIP

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and cocktails. Fantastic service - a must visit in NOLA!

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  6. Chad

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every single bite was an explosion of flavors! Chef Compton is a genius of layering flavors. The octopus is still a favorite! Cocktails and appetizers were next level

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  7. Tareq

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff goes above and beyond. Unpretentiousness and delicious.

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  8. Jonathan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a top notch gourmet experience. Everything was special and outstanding

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  9. Donald

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and ambience Service second to none

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  10. Patty

    Austin

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this neighborhood treasure! Food and service never disappoint

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FAQs

BABs offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 605-3827.

BABs is rated 4.8 stars by 804 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for BABs

2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chartres St and Montegut St
  • Area
    Bywater
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 17:30–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Caribbean, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Biggest restaurant parking lot in town
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nina Compton
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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