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The Bower, New Orleans, LA

The Bower

4.5
4.5
749 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
The Bower is a full service restaurant and bar proudly highlighting locally sourced American cuisine. Louisiana Farmers and farmers markets are our jam and inspiration. Our menus are ingredient driven determined by seasons, product availability and the additional health benefits they provide.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 15:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 16:00–18:00 Sun 15:00–17:00
  • Phone number
    (504) 582-9738
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Marcus Woodham
  • Area
    Lower Garden District
  • Cross Street
    Thalia Street
  • Parking details
    Premium Parking has a public lot available directly across the street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bah Humbug Holiday Bar

    29 Nov 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
    Celebrate the holidays with our Bah Humbug bar takeover! Bower bar and a section of our patio will be adorned with Christmas-themed decor where revelers can enjoy specially curated holiday-themed cocktails in the spirit of the season. Our full food menu will also be available to all guests!

What 749 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Good for groups

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Orleans

    Good for groups

  • New Orleans

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bower offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing atmosphere" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the creative menu, featuring standout dishes like whipped feta and chicken Parmesan. The vibe is lively yet intimate, ideal for special occasions or a casual night out. A must-visit for New Orleans food lovers!

749 Reviews
  1. Ruth

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing. The food was fantastic. I was with my friends and we wanted to split dishes among us and they brought out the meals already divided, which was so nice and convenient. We ate in the Bower Bar, so the noise level was pretty intense. But it was full and there was a big group also there, so the noise level was to be expected.

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  2. Alma

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding! Literally every person that we had contact with was so kind and helpful. They absolutely made our night.

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  3. Maya

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you were looking for something, aesthetically, pleasing, pile means come here! The drinks were great, but the food was all right. The service is nice especially the bartender Hannah. She was very sweet and super kind. 

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  4. Hilary

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We're from CT and NH. We were looking for pasta and we found delicious pasta here!!! Excellent service and ambiance!

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  5. Maggie

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved dining here! Food was incredible, drinks were amazing, and it was so cute inside.

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  6. Mary

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for their holiday pop up, which was fun. Great drink menu and the food was good. Our server seemed pretty overwhelmed and didn’t know the menu that well. I would definitely go again but maybe not on a busy night.

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  7. Steven

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at The Bower on a Monday night. It was quiet but very enjoyable. The service was great and the food was amazing! We started with Tuna Crudo, Gala Apple & Brussels Sprouts Salad then enjoyed the Cacio e Pepe pasta and Short Rib entree. All were delicious and presented nicely!

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  8. Christine

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed dining here while in town. Food and drinks were yummy, but I’d skip the dessert in the future.

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  9. Lahne

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was beautiful and food was delicious.

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  10. Dr.

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was too salty and overall disgusting. I used to love this place but the menu gas changed and its nasty.
    The BowerResponded on 20 November 2024
    Hey, We're truly sorry to hear that your recent experience at The Bower didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we're disappointed to hear that you found our food to be different than what you're used to. Your feedback is crucial for us to improve, and we assure you that we will look into this matter. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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FAQs

The Bower is rated 4.5 stars by 749 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Bower

1320 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Thalia Street
  • Area
    Lower Garden District
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 15:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 16:00–18:00 Sun 15:00–17:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Premium Parking has a public lot available directly across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marcus Woodham
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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