We went with friends to Bayona last week and found the food to be no more than average. The wait staff were wonderful, but everything they served seemed mass-produced. That included their famous garlic soup and the desserts we ordered. I sat in the one mismatched old chair, placing me below everyone else at the table. It was funny at first since I'm considerably taller than my wife. Bayona should update their menu and chairs.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Tyler Wilson
We were really looking forward to this restaurant. My wife ended up with heat stroke and I had called to cancel our reservation. I asked to speak to the manager as this restaurant charges a $25 per person cancellation fee. The hostess quickly rushed me off the phone and said the manager would call me later. I never received a call and was charged the full $50 cancellation fee. I would have gone on my own and just ordered a drink had I known this to be the case. How does a highly rated restaurant not care about their consumer at the end of the day or even bother to return a phone call? Shameful. Avoid this restaurant if you are coming to NOLA.
Service: 1
wyfy
Still great after many years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goat Cheese
Kathy Young
Exceptional dining experience! We were seated at a lovely window table overlooking the charming courtyard. The menu features inventive and amazingly executed dishes in addition to great craft cocktails and an extensive wine list. Special mention goes to Griffin and Peter, both of whom guided us through the menu, made knowledgeable recommendations and provided exceptional service. The garlic flan, lamb and red snapper dishes were excellent. The stellar reputation of this restaurant is well deserved. We look forward to returning next time we visit New Orleans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Snapper, Grilled Lamb Loin, Bayona Salad
Matt Fisher
My wife and I were in New Orleans in March 2024 for a scientific meeting and went to Bayona with two other friends on a Saturday night. The occasion was, in part, to thank the one friend for his service to the organization over the past five years. Below is a partial summary of the various dishes we ordered:1) grilled shrimp with the black bean cake2) the duck breast3) smoked quail salad4) a lamb tenderloin special that nightALL of the food was superb; there were no disappointments. Our server was excellent - personable, willing to offer recommendations when we asked, yet still attentive to what we wanted. My wife and I had last eaten at Bayona in 2013, when we were in New Orleans for the same scientific meeting. The meal was phenomenal then, and our recent experience made clear that Bayona had not lost a step in the past 11 years.One last note - I am physically disabled and going up or down steps is a challenge. Bayona is located in an old Creole cottage with a large step up into the dining space. The staff were INCREDIBLY helpful in terms of my entering and leaving the building; they very quickly set up a small metal ramp for me to use and were prepared to help in any way I needed.We will return...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gustavo Guerra
Very well thought out and elaborate dishes. Excellent wine list. Impeccable service. Sophisticated environment. Unforgettable experience. I recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pier Bonner
Food was fantastic as usual, however the service was not good. Slow to get a cocktail, felt overlooked. Had a a couple of cocktails and a glass of wine, would have gotten another glass of wine but no one ever came back during my entree course to see if I wanted one. When having entrees cleared we asked for the check, server said since it was a b day they were sending something out. Great, however when I received the check the “complimentary “ dessert was on the check. Tacky Tacky. Food was great, service not good at all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Grilled Lamb Loin
Todd Birmingham
It’s been many years since I dined at Bayona, and I’m pleased to say they haven’t missed a beat.The food was delicious, and a welcome change from the ever present bowls of gumbo and Po boys that dominate the Quarter. Spicer’s James Beard medal still hangs on the wall near the entrance and it’s a well placed testament to this very fine dining experience.Peter and the rest of the staff were old school in the best possible way; their service was top notch. If you’re thinking about where to eat while in New Orleans, make one night a Bayona night!Vegetarian options: The butternut squash entree was delightful for my vegetarian companion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Richardella
Food was fine, not really worth $50 per entree. Service was slow. Would not reccomend for $200 dinner for 2.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Nick K
They really take care of their patrons. And the food is loaded with flavor. The soups delectable. Both the garlic and turtle. To be honest didn't know what the sweet bread was. In my plain opinion it's country style hashbrowns. Take that as you will. But the rest or the courses great!
Dietary restrictions: Prior to discussing the evening's offerings the wait staff inquires about dietary restrictions and makes sure to flag any issues a dish may have and either asks if ingredient substitutes would be acceptable or steers a customer away from that dish.Kid-friendliness: Chef was very accommodating of our four year old and offered several off-menu, kid friendly options that were well received.
All was very good. The servers friendly and attentive. Liked the food. Fairly small menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gino Gisondo
Pacing of the meal was pretty odd, but the food was excellent. For the price, I think there are better options, but if you've never been here it's worth trying and seeing for yourself.Parking: Paid street parking only.Kid-friendliness: I would not bring children here.
Very poor service. It was 25 minutes after we were seated until we received our first drink, 30 minutes until we could place our order. Our water glasses were empty throughout the evening. 55 minutes until food arrived and our main course arrived four minutes after our appetizers. Nobody came to check on us. Good arrived lukewarm. Terrible experience for overpriced food and stuck in a dark and dingy corner. Complained on the way out and we were offered a gift certificate! Too many issues to list. We came from the JW Marriott- I will ensure this is no longer a recommended venue.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Javier Castellano
Great spot!!! Service is second to none in the US, and food was at the same level!
We went with friends to Bayona last week and found the food to be no more than average. The wait staff were wonderful, but everything they served seemed mass-produced. That included their famous garlic soup and the desserts we ordered. I sat in the one mismatched old chair, placing me below everyone else at the table. It was funny at first since I'm considerably taller than my wife. Bayona should update their menu and chairs.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
We were really looking forward to this restaurant. My wife ended up with heat stroke and I had called to cancel our reservation. I asked to speak to the manager as this restaurant charges a $25 per person cancellation fee. The hostess quickly rushed me off the phone and said the manager would call me later. I never received a call and was charged the full $50 cancellation fee. I would have gone on my own and just ordered a drink had I known this to be the case. How does a highly rated restaurant not care about their consumer at the end of the day or even bother to return a phone call? Shameful. Avoid this restaurant if you are coming to NOLA.
Service: 1
Still great after many years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goat Cheese
Exceptional dining experience! We were seated at a lovely window table overlooking the charming courtyard. The menu features inventive and amazingly executed dishes in addition to great craft cocktails and an extensive wine list. Special mention goes to Griffin and Peter, both of whom guided us through the menu, made knowledgeable recommendations and provided exceptional service. The garlic flan, lamb and red snapper dishes were excellent. The stellar reputation of this restaurant is well deserved. We look forward to returning next time we visit New Orleans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Snapper, Grilled Lamb Loin, Bayona Salad
My wife and I were in New Orleans in March 2024 for a scientific meeting and went to Bayona with two other friends on a Saturday night. The occasion was, in part, to thank the one friend for his service to the organization over the past five years. Below is a partial summary of the various dishes we ordered:1) grilled shrimp with the black bean cake2) the duck breast3) smoked quail salad4) a lamb tenderloin special that nightALL of the food was superb; there were no disappointments. Our server was excellent - personable, willing to offer recommendations when we asked, yet still attentive to what we wanted. My wife and I had last eaten at Bayona in 2013, when we were in New Orleans for the same scientific meeting. The meal was phenomenal then, and our recent experience made clear that Bayona had not lost a step in the past 11 years.One last note - I am physically disabled and going up or down steps is a challenge. Bayona is located in an old Creole cottage with a large step up into the dining space. The staff were INCREDIBLY helpful in terms of my entering and leaving the building; they very quickly set up a small metal ramp for me to use and were prepared to help in any way I needed.We will return...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very well thought out and elaborate dishes. Excellent wine list. Impeccable service. Sophisticated environment. Unforgettable experience. I recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was fantastic as usual, however the service was not good. Slow to get a cocktail, felt overlooked. Had a a couple of cocktails and a glass of wine, would have gotten another glass of wine but no one ever came back during my entree course to see if I wanted one. When having entrees cleared we asked for the check, server said since it was a b day they were sending something out. Great, however when I received the check the “complimentary “ dessert was on the check. Tacky Tacky. Food was great, service not good at all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Grilled Lamb Loin
It’s been many years since I dined at Bayona, and I’m pleased to say they haven’t missed a beat.The food was delicious, and a welcome change from the ever present bowls of gumbo and Po boys that dominate the Quarter. Spicer’s James Beard medal still hangs on the wall near the entrance and it’s a well placed testament to this very fine dining experience.Peter and the rest of the staff were old school in the best possible way; their service was top notch. If you’re thinking about where to eat while in New Orleans, make one night a Bayona night!Vegetarian options: The butternut squash entree was delightful for my vegetarian companion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was fine, not really worth $50 per entree. Service was slow. Would not reccomend for $200 dinner for 2.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
They really take care of their patrons. And the food is loaded with flavor. The soups delectable. Both the garlic and turtle. To be honest didn't know what the sweet bread was. In my plain opinion it's country style hashbrowns. Take that as you will. But the rest or the courses great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creamy Garlic Soup, Grilled Lamb Loin, Mississippi Rabbit, Soup
Restaurantji Recommends
Dietary restrictions: Prior to discussing the evening's offerings the wait staff inquires about dietary restrictions and makes sure to flag any issues a dish may have and either asks if ingredient substitutes would be acceptable or steers a customer away from that dish.Kid-friendliness: Chef was very accommodating of our four year old and offered several off-menu, kid friendly options that were well received.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pacific Salmon Fillet, Grilled Lamb Loin, Smoked Duck, Duck Pate, Crispy Smoked Quail Salad
All was very good. The servers friendly and attentive. Liked the food. Fairly small menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pacing of the meal was pretty odd, but the food was excellent. For the price, I think there are better options, but if you've never been here it's worth trying and seeing for yourself.Parking: Paid street parking only.Kid-friendliness: I would not bring children here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Lamb Loin, Bayona Salad, Soup
Very poor service. It was 25 minutes after we were seated until we received our first drink, 30 minutes until we could place our order. Our water glasses were empty throughout the evening. 55 minutes until food arrived and our main course arrived four minutes after our appetizers. Nobody came to check on us. Good arrived lukewarm. Terrible experience for overpriced food and stuck in a dark and dingy corner. Complained on the way out and we were offered a gift certificate! Too many issues to list. We came from the JW Marriott- I will ensure this is no longer a recommended venue.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Great spot!!! Service is second to none in the US, and food was at the same level!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5