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- AAthelgraNew Orleans / Louisiana •7 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat service and great food. The vodka bar was everything. I look forward to going back.More infoLula Restaurant DistilleryPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Lower Garden District•4.5
- AAshleyNew Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoJust left breakfast at Birdy’s and need to commend the staff for being attentive and kind while keeping it casual and never pushy. “Background-thoughtful” is the perfect attitude for service while you’re catching up with a friend over a delicious refueling meal in this tucked-back spot on Magazine. Thank you Birdy’s!More infoBirdy's Behind The BowerPrice: Moderate• American• Garden District•4.6
- DDeniseOrlando / Central Florida East •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat atmosphere, waitress gave great recommendations for food options.More infoThe BowerPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Lower Garden District•4.5
- KKianNew Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoI absolutely Loved my dining experience. So much so, I returned the next day with another guest. Oysters amazing, gumbo-superior!More infoSeaWitchPrice: Expensive• American• Garden District•4.4
- LLouisLas Vegas •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 4, 2025What a fantastic experience! It was a very refined high level execution of local ingredients that was simply delish! I recommend the oysters, the prawns, the oyster stew, and the crab fingers!!! Great cocktails too!! We will be back!!More infoWild SouthPrice: Very Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Lower Garden District•4.9
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The Lower Garden District is a tiny part of the greater Garden District of New Orleans, located adjacent to Tulane University. It is home to many college graduate students and a prime location for quick contemporary and unique entree eateries and international cuisine. New Orleans is historically synonymous with Cajun food of all types, especially seafood gumbos served at iconic local establishments. International food, other than Spanish and French combination restaurants, includes Vietnamese, Caribbean, Italian, and Thai. There are also several American sandwich shops and cafes interspersed in this historic district catering to both the locals and the many visitors to the New Orleans area.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Lower Garden District is Tomas Bistro
The best vegan restaurants in Lower Garden District are Jack Rose - New Orleans, Cafe Reconcile and The Bower
The best vegetarian restaurants in Lower Garden District are The Bower, Jack Rose - New Orleans and Coquette
The restaurants with the best service in Lower Garden District are Tomas Bistro, Cochon and Emeril's Restaurant
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Lower Garden District are Tomas Bistro, Emeril's Restaurant and Cochon
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