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The Bower, New Orleans, LA

The Bower

4.5
4.5
768 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
The Bower is a full service restaurant and bar proudly highlighting locally sourced American cuisine. Louisiana Farmers and farmers markets are our jam and inspiration. Our menus are ingredient driven determined by seasons, product availability and the additional health benefits they provide.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 582-9738
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Marcus Woodham
  • Neighborhood
    Lower Garden District
  • Cross street
    Thalia Street
  • Parking details
    Premium Parking has a public lot available directly across the street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bah Humbug Holiday Bar

    Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
    Celebrate the holidays with our Bah Humbug bar takeover! Bower bar and a section of our patio will be adorned with Christmas-themed decor where revelers can enjoy specially curated holiday-themed cocktails in the spirit of the season. Our full food menu will also be available to all guests!

What 768 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Good for groups

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Orleans

    Good for groups

  • New Orleans

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bower offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing atmosphere" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the creative menu, featuring standout dishes like whipped feta and chicken Parmesan. The vibe is lively yet intimate, ideal for special occasions or a casual night out. A must-visit for New Orleans food lovers!

768 Reviews
  1. brandee

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Chef’s pre-fixed menu and it was amazing! Spicy scallop arancini, Brussel sprout apple salad and short rib pasta. I can’t wait to go again! And did I mention the holiday cocktail??? It was perfect.. highly recommend the Hard Candy Christmas

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the Christmas decorations and cocktail offerings. Food was great. Enjoyed sitting outdoors with the typical warmer LA weather. Great server.

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  3. Nancy

    VIP

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans…never disappointed!

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  4. Paige

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience for our yearly Reveillon dinner. The food was incredible and Jen, our server, was a delight!

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  5. Margaret

    VIP

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    When I made my reservation there was no indication at possibly being placed at a table outside. It was 40 degrees and we were put outside without anyone calling us ahead of time. That is poor management and poor customer service. There were heaters but my friends were shivering the entire time. Food, atmosphere and service were good.

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  6. Shannon

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty food. Servers were professional. The ambience was pleasant.

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  7. Kris

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great Reveillon dinner. Our family had a great Christmas celebration.

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  8. Donna

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter-ok Ordered Reveillion and after 1st course I was told they had no Duck... Basil Spaghetti is NOT equivalent to Duck Confit! A more organized restaurant would have a suitable substitute. I was stuck paying $65 for spaghetti. And it wasn't good. The tuna tartar was excellent, but the only anyone at the table actually enjoyed. A manager should at least visit the table once the customer complains the way I did. The popup Christmas bar had good drink offerings that most everyone in our party of 10 enjoyed, but the food quality and service was to be desired.

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  9. Jessica

    VIP

    Mississippi

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place for dinner and drinks. We sat in the bar and liked the vibe.

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  10. Kelly

    VIP

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I made a reservation for a standard table for their holiday experience and they tried sitting us at two different bars instead. They only let us sit at a table in the non-holiday room if we promised to be out by a certain time. When we asked what the best way to make a reservation for a table that we want they could not give us an answer.

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FAQs

The Bower is rated 4.5 stars by 768 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Bower

1320 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thalia Street
  • Neighborhood
    Lower Garden District
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Premium Parking has a public lot available directly across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marcus Woodham
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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