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- MMackenzieLos Angeles •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoCelebrated my birthday here and had a fabulous time!! The workers are so attentive and so incredibly nice!! Every time my friends and I come here they make us feel at home!! The food was delish…definitely get the beet and kale salad and the truffle Mac and cheese, trust me. Shoutout to our waiter, David and the manager, Bert!! We can’t wait to come back 🎉🎉🎉🤗🤗🤗More infoThe Country ClubPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Bywater•4.8
- FFlorNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review4.0Dined 2 days agoService was great and all the food we ordered was delicious.More infoAlma CaféPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bywater•4.8
- RRobertNew Orleans / Louisiana •9 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoA hidden gem! Very hospitable staff and a very nice menu. Pure, well balanced flavours and excellent preparation of the fine and very fresh ingredients. Excellent wine choice too. We had a surprising natural savagnin wine matching every course. Usually not much of a desert lover but the chocolate cake blew me away anyway. Paired it with the dry madeira to accommodate for my European non-sweet tooth. Do not miss this restaurant.More infoBABsPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Bywater•4.8
- JJamieNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined on Nov 17, 202410/10 experience. Everything was excellent! Can’t wait to go back for our gift exchange.More infoJusTini'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Bywater•4.6
- BBarbaravipNew Orleans / Louisiana •7 reviews5.0Dined on Aug 24, 2024We felt transported to another exotic world. From Kelly’s service to the Coolinary meal and the ambience it was special. We will go again.More infoSilk RoadPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• The Marigny•4.3
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The historic New Orleans neighborhood of Bywater fully embraces the Big Easy vibe. There aren't a lot of fussy, formal restaurants in Bywater, but there is a lot of good food. Among the local favorites are a little hole in the wall offering shrimp poboys and creole potatoes. A short walk away is a pizza joint that also serves upscale American-Italian specialties like duck papardelle. Fall-off-the-bone barbecue is a staple of the neighborhood and comes with all the fixin's. One of the most popular eateries in Bywater is actually a wine bar, but the mussels and pork shoulder are as good as the spirits.
Frequently asked questions
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Bywater are The Country Club, BABs and Alma Café
Bottomless brunch in Bywater is available at The Country Club, Alma Café and Morrow's
The most romantic restaurant in Bywater is The Country Club
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