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- AAngelNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoWonderful experience! Many in my group had never been before, and they all loved it. Food was excellent, service was friendly and efficient, and the performance was amazing. Another successful Country Club outing.More infoThe Country ClubPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Bywater•4.8
- JJonathanNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThis was a top notch gourmet experience. Everything was special and outstandingMore infoBABsPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Bywater•4.8
- MMurielNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 7, 2025Silk Road is always a great place to eat and I love the menu.More infoSilk RoadPrice: Moderate• Indian• The Marigny•4.4
- PPaulVIPNew Orleans / Louisiana •20 reviews4.0Dined on Jan 5, 2025Justini’s in New Orleans feels like stepping into a Gatsby party, but with way better cocktails and fewer questionable decisions. The vibe is effortlessly chic, the lighting is perfect for selfies, and the bartenders mix drinks like they’re casting spells. Try the “Espresso Martini Flight”—it’s vanilla, traditional , and death by chocolate! Bonus points for their playlist, which has just the right amount of throwback jams to get you vibing. Perfect spot for dates, catch-ups, or pretending you’re cooler than you are.More infoJusTini'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Bywater•4.4
- CcharleneVIPVirginia •24 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2025We 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!More infoAlma CaféPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bywater•4.7
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Discover Bywater
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 BABs
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