Best Cozy Restaurants in Bywater

52 restaurants available nearby

1. JusTini's

4.6

Exceptional(86)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bywater

Booked 10 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. Silk Road

4.3

Awesome(235)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • The Marigny

Booked 1 time 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.

3. Irene's

4.9

Exceptional(4192)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 33 times today

*Please note that if your desired reservation time is not available online, or your party is larger than those accepted through this service, please call the restaurant. We are happy and excited to make great effort in accommodating you. *RESERVATION POLICY: Reservations requiring a credit card are subject to a $10/person fee as a result of no call-no show, or if not cancelled before 4:00pm central time on the reservation date. Our cuisine is country French and Italian with a New Orleans influence. Although a majority of our seating is available for walk-in guests we do take reservations. While you wait we have a piano player and serve cocktails. We look forward to serving you. "Love and Cuisine, Sempre con Passione"

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4. Muriel's Jackson Square

4.7

Exceptional(10281)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 94 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.

5. Copper Vine

4.8

Exceptional(2317)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Central Business District

Booked 67 times today

Copper Vine is a wine gastropub nestled in downtown New Orleans surrounded by lush greenery. With 30 wines on tap and a menu featuring Southern Regional cuisine, our lunch, brunch, and dinner menus are perfect for sharing and pairing with our extensive wine list or curated cocktail list.

6. Couvant

4.5

Awesome(348)

Price: Expensive

• French • Central Business District

Booked 22 times today

Take a seat at our signature French-inspired bistro, Couvant, housed in the former Peychaud Cocktail Bitters factory. Here, French techniques play on the roots of New Orleans cuisine using fresh, local ingredients. New Orleans is renowned for its French cuisine, and you won’t have to leave the confines of The Eliza Jane to enjoy delicious fare within a French bistro. Couvant specializes in classic French cooking serving entrees that pay homage to French history and regional specialties. Never pretentious, the dishes and service at Couvant are purposefully simple and social. Nestle into an intimate dining room banquette. Or dine at a bistro table in our historic courtyard for chef-driven entrées and a bottle of wine — or maybe two.

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7. Jewel of the South

4.8

Exceptional(47)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • French Quarter

Booked 18 times today

Borrowing its name from an influential 1850s-vintage bar in the Central Business District, this pub-like tavern (with courtyard) occupies an old brick Creole cottage in the French Quarter, where well-known local bartender Chris Hannah serves up cocktails both classic and contemporary. London-born chef Philip Whitmarsh runs the kitchen.Accolades include James Beard, World 50 Best, Art of Hospitality, Best Bar South (North America).

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8. Jack Rose - New Orleans

4.8

Exceptional(2356)

Price: Moderate

• Creole • Lower Garden District

Booked 35 times today

Jack Rose embodies the spirit of New Orleans, celebrating its rich culinary and cultural heritage through every dish and drink served. Nestled in the historic Garden District, the restaurant offers an eclectic and engaging dining experience, where guests can savor classic Creole and New Orleans-style dishes reimagined with a modern twist. At Jack Rose, the vibrant joie de vivre of New Orleans is not just an atmosphere, but an immersive experience enhanced by skillfully executed cuisine and an array of vibrant cocktails. This dynamic setting is designed to dazzle and delight, blending the familiar with the extraordinary, ensuring that every visit is a captivating encounter.

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9. Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

4.4

Awesome(301)

Price: Moderate

• Creole • The Marigny

Booked 21 times today

For over 30 years, Snug Harbor has provided the best in live jazz & great regional cooking at reasonable prices. Snug is located in three rooms of a renovated 1800's storefront located in the Faubourg Marigny, just outside the French Quarter. We have a dining room, a bar, and a music room.

10. The Pelican Club

4.6

Exceptional(4547)

Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 40 times today

The Pelican Club is cozy due to its intimate atmosphere and quiet environment. As one reviewer said, it's a 'nice tucked away restaurant' that offers a 'cool ambience' with a 'rich bar area'. Another noted it's 'great for a romantic date', emphasizing its warm, inviting setting. The reviews consistently praise the ambiance, highlighting the beautiful decor, the 'nice exterior ambiance', and the 'beautiful artwork'.

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Evonne
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This is me and my husband's second time visiting this restaurant. We were impressed both times. The food is amazing. My husband didn't care too much for the gumbo, but that's his southern palate. I enjoyed everything. The people are friendly and the place is CLEAN. I will be back for their bread pudding for sure!!!
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Muriel's Jackson SquarePrice: Very Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• French Quarter
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4.7
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David
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We visited the original location 15 years ago and were warmly greeted and had one of the best intimate dining experiences at the hidden gem. It was a MUST visit for this trip. We were pleasantly surprised Irene’s has expanded and the service has maintained the experience! If in New Orleans this is one of the greatest dining experiences all around. Thank you Irene and your team!
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Irene'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• French Quarter
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4.9
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Megan
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was such a wonderful experience. The food was amazing, and I couldn’t help but rave about it to anyone who’d listen. The service was fantastic they were efficient and friendly. The decor and ambience were so clean, chic, and beautiful. I cannot recommend this place enough!!
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Copper VinePrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Central Business District
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4.8
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Jamie
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
10/10 experience. Everything was excellent! Can’t wait to go back for our gift exchange.
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JusTini'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Bywater
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4.6
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Barbaravip
New Orleans / Louisiana •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Aug 24, 2024
We felt transported to another exotic world. From Kelly’s service to the Coolinary meal and the ambience it was special. We will go again.
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Silk RoadPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• The Marigny
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4.3

Best Cozy Restaurants in Bywater

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52 restaurants available nearby

1. JusTini's

2. Silk Road

3. Irene's

4. Muriel's Jackson Square

5. Copper Vine

6. Couvant

7. Jewel of the South

8. Jack Rose - New Orleans

9. Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

10. The Pelican Club

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