Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Bywater

13 restaurants available nearby

1. BABs

4.8

Exceptional(798)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Bywater

Booked 18 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. Alma Café

4.7

Exceptional(81)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bywater

Booked 9 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. Son of a Bun

4.4

Awesome(64)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Uptown

Uptown Burger Restaurant serving Fresh Homemade Burgers and Appetizers.Come try us out today4734 MAGAZINE STREET NEW ORLEANS LA(504) 510-2791

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4. Legacy Kitchen's Tacklebox

3.7

Very Good(293)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Central Business District

Booked 2 times today

New Orleans born and Louisiana inspired, we are an independent polished casual Southern restaurant offering daily brunch & breakfast (including award winning beignets!), lunch & plate specials (best lunch in CBD and home of the $3 lunch beer), happy hour & drink features, raw bar, and dinner for everyone with fresh gulf seafood, chicken & waffles, chargrilled oysters, burgers, and MORE. Conveniently located adjacent to the Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel and steps from the French Quarter.

5. Willie Mae’s Nola

4.6

Exceptional(70)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Warehouse District

Booked 24 times today

Willie Mae's Scotch House was founded in 1957 and has since been featured on the Travel Channel and Food Network along with being awarded the James Beard Award for “America's Classic Restaurant for the Southern Region” in 2005. Stop by the cozy restaurant with friends and family to enjoy the famouse mixed Fried Chicken basket or choose white or dark baked chicken. Sides include red beans served New Orleans style, Mac and Cheese, sweet potato fries or cornbread muffins. Those looking for a healthier meal have several choices of salads like the grilled chicken salad or the house salad. Finish the meal at Willie Mae's with a dessert like the bread pudding served with white chocolate and rum sauce, chocolate mousse cake or the red velvet cheesecake.For those that are not able to enjoy the meal at the restaurant Willie Mae's offers take-out for the majority of menu items.

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6. Emeril's Brasserie - Caesars New Orleans

3.7

Very Good(342)

Price: Expensive

• French • Central Business District

Booked 11 times today

Emeril Lagasse’s first French-inspired restaurant concept—Emeril’s Brasserie, will bring the signature Creole flavors he is famous for to classic French-inspired dishes. The restaurant will encompass brunch and dinner dining options and delicious cocktails. Diners can enjoy their meal in a luxurious brasserie-inspired dining room, at the bar, or outdoors on the terrace to take in the sights of the famed French Quarter. The restaurant is accessible from both the casino floor for guests at least 21 and Canal Street for all ages. SPECIAL NOTE: Guests under the age of 21 are not allow to walk through the casino and must enter at the Canal Street entrance.

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7. Boulevard American Bistro - Warehouse District

4.3

Awesome(62)

Price: Expensive

• American • Central Business District

Booked 12 times today

Boulevard American Bistro brings you quality American and wood-fired grilled dishes from our scratch kitchen with exceptional service.

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8. Manning's Restaurant - Caesars New Orleans

3.1

Good(331)

Price: Moderate

• American • Central Business District

***HOLIDAY HOURS - We are open from 11am - 10pm on New Year's Eve (Dec 31) and New Year's Day (Jan 1). Walk-ins only, we do not accept reservations at this time (with the exception of NFL Football Viewing Recliners). Manning’s, located on Fulton Street across from Caesars New Orleans, pays homage to the area's unique architecture and reflects the city's "Laissez les bons temps rouler" attitude. The casual yet refined eatery features more than 30 flat screen TVs and unique memorabilia from Louisiana's first football family. Manning's menu features comfort food from the Mississippi delta with unique Creole twists and creative interpretations of tailgating classics. No matter who your favorite team is, Manning's is the place to Eat, Drink, & Cheer!

9. Apolline

4.6

Exceptional(1774)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Uptown

Booked 21 times today

Located in beautiful Uptown New Orleans, Apolline features contemporary French cuisine with Creole influence and locally-grown ingredients - to include the restaurant's own gardens for herbs, peppers, and tomatoes. Set in the renovated cottage-style home, Chef Bill Prats and his staff invite you to partake in the innovative menu and exceptional service that have been a trademark of this New Orleans restaurant for over a dozen years.

10. Baronne Bistro

3.9

Excellent(43)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Central Business District

Booked 1 time today

New to Baronne Street is the aptly named Baronne Bistro where elevated casual dining is their specialty. This locally owned business is bringing some of the best lunch, and dinner to the Warehouse District. Baronne Bistro’s menu is heavy on Louisiana cooking with a bit of an extra flair for Cajun classics. Join the Baronne Bistro family every Tuesday-Sunday for a taste of what makes Louisiana’s cuisine the best!"

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Melissa
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We loved the ambiance and the welcoming vibe. The fried chicken was so hot, steam appeared as we tore the breast in half. It was crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. The mac & cheese, butter beans and cabbage tasted amazing! The cornbread was so buttery and scrumptious. Our server Arianne, was very pleasant and kind. Thank you! We arrived from the airport and the first place, my son wanted to dine at, was Willie Mae’s Nola! I highly recommend dining here. It is the best!
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Willie Mae’s NolaPrice: Expensive• Southern• Warehouse District
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4.6
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RuthVIP
South Carolina •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great casual spot for burgers and appetizers. Attentive service and able to accommodate members of our group who were celiac. Patio looked lovely for warmer weather. Definitely recommend.
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Son of a BunPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Uptown
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4.4
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Jonathan
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was a top notch gourmet experience. Everything was special and outstanding
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BABsPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Bywater
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4.8
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charleneVIP
Virginia •24 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 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!
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Alma CaféPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bywater
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4.7
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Ricky
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
Sam, our waiter, was great. Friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The seafood was amazing as well. Definitely recommend going a little earlier (before 6pm) for half off charbroiled oysters during happy hour. They are well worth the full price, but who doesn’t like happy hour discounts?
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Legacy Kitchen's TackleboxPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Central Business District
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3.7

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. BABs

2. Alma Café

3. Son of a Bun

4. Legacy Kitchen's Tacklebox

5. Willie Mae’s Nola

6. Emeril's Brasserie - Caesars New Orleans

7. Boulevard American Bistro - Warehouse District

8. Manning's Restaurant - Caesars New Orleans

9. Apolline

10. Baronne Bistro

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