Cavatelli & Shrimp was a stand out. Also enjoyed the spicy meatballs and chopped salad with buttermilk dressing. Friendly staff and great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
Donna B.
Delicious food, the kitchen got my meal wrong but they were quick to fix it and apologized profusely. I am ok with "things happening"...it's only human nature. But the staff and manager made us feel like we were the only customers and made sure we were satisfied. Thank you for making our last night in New Orleans memorable.
Ivonic Dragon
The restaurant's menu and plate sizes are comparatively small, befitting the atmosphere of a fine wine establishment. Patrons frequent the restaurant primarily to indulge in a glass or bottle of wine, with dining being a secondary activity. The ambiance is conducive to engaging conversations, making it an ideal location for a first or second date. Wine serves as an excellent starter, while the food is considered an additional accompaniment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Maria P.
Octopus was good! Salad was standard. The squash soup looked appealing but did not hold temperature well. My friend ordered the branzino - we didn't know it would be a whole fish, and I ordered the wagyu lasagna. We thought both were ok for a night out. The spaghetti was simple but satisfying and great noodle texture. Tiramisu served in a cup was decent. We were initially seated at a table, when in my reservation we had selected high top seating and I asked to be closer to the kitchen. One of the servers was VERY nice and genuine. However, once my meal was done and not wanting to provoke anyone, I watched and had to wait a long time to receive my check. Though I wrote and circled the grand total on the final check, they processed the tip as more than intended, as I found out later once the card charge had processed. Wasn't worth disputing, but enough to make me feel a little disappointed. Glad I tried this place out! The environment is lovely and the kitchen has a good flow. Free and plentiful parking!!!
Sa'Rah H.
Wow, this place holds a lot of nostalgia for me- mainly because it's across the parking lot from my old arts school. I could see myself as a teen having come on my lunch break to be fancy and spend my parent's money. Anywho, I got here around 6pm and it was golden hour which really had the place lit up beautifully. The decor is very Bywater-esq with a warm, artsy, industrial vibe. First, we had the chopped salad which was fresh and delicious. We also had the meatballs, those were ok. The octopus however, was phenomenal. I got two bites as my friend mostly devoured it. We shared the Wagyu Lasagna and it was also good phenomenal. My friend said it rivaled his grandmother's and I gasped because wow. Our waiter was quite nice as well, as the manager who checked in often. It was all very delicious and I'm glad I was finally able to see what all the fuss was about! Definitely a great spot.
Erin Frisk
First, the cocktails are amazing! I sat at the bar so I could watch the kitchen, so fun!! I had the cavetelli. It was pretty cool to have Nina Compton hand me my pasta. I eat slowly so they timed my food so I could take my time, I really appreciated that. I was there for about an hour and a half- all of which was delicious and enjoyable. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Schaetzie Engel
We had a destination wedding in New Orleans. We wanted to do a dinner for just our wedding party and immediate family. It wound up being a 20 person dinner. BABs was amazing to work with and their set menu was beyond amazing. They were very conscientious of two dietary restrictions for some guests. Our wedding party keeps talking about how great the food was and how this was a highlight of their trip.For a 20 person sit down dinner with three courses and drinks, we found their pricing very reasonable too. We will be going back to BABs on our next trip to town, for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Essex
This is a difficult review to write. All was "fine". We liked our dishes. The vibe was really quiet almost sullen. Servers were also nice but disappeared for long stretches. Small portions and pretty steep prices. Probably wouldn't go back based on other places we've eaten in comparison. They include a kitchen charge that is applied to both food and drink.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Father & Son Adventure Discovery Rides
This was great, food was great, service awesome and cool little place to get a bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Garrett Worman
Everything food, drinks, and our server Briana were incredible. Recommend trying any of the cocktails, eggplant parmesan and lasagna.
Get the octopus!!! Great wine selection, knowledgeable service, creative cocktails. Out of the way but worth the effort.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Donna Levenstien
2/17/24- we arrived early and chose to sit at the bar. We decided to stay at the bar for dinner and watching Nina and her team cook for their guests was like watching a great cooking show. The bartender (Lola) overheard us talking about our anniversary and then suddenly 2 glasses of champagne appeared with a candle in the stem. The food was outstanding and was served to us by the chef… very special. We chose to skip dessert but the had something else in mind… an order of little donuts tossed in a sugar mixture and topped off with powdered sugar… again subtle, a total surprise and delight all around. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kendra Miller
Beautiful place. Knowledgable bartender, Ricky is phenomenal. Very impressive cocktail list and amaro selection. Open kitchen which not only is a great display of discipline and professionalism but it's always entertaining to see the masters at work. If you’re looking for more than just food and drinks and want an ✨experience✨ pop by the Bywater Bistro!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Davidson
Impressive restaurant! I absolutely loved dining here. The menu was fresh and the atmosphere was very relaxing. Everything was top notch from the quality and service. Put this place on your map and enjoy this culinary experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashna Chopra
Very average food and service. I would not recommend it. Compere Lapin being a sister restaurant, is hard to believe.
Cavatelli & Shrimp was a stand out. Also enjoyed the spicy meatballs and chopped salad with buttermilk dressing. Friendly staff and great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
Delicious food, the kitchen got my meal wrong but they were quick to fix it and apologized profusely. I am ok with "things happening"...it's only human nature. But the staff and manager made us feel like we were the only customers and made sure we were satisfied. Thank you for making our last night in New Orleans memorable.
The restaurant's menu and plate sizes are comparatively small, befitting the atmosphere of a fine wine establishment. Patrons frequent the restaurant primarily to indulge in a glass or bottle of wine, with dining being a secondary activity. The ambiance is conducive to engaging conversations, making it an ideal location for a first or second date. Wine serves as an excellent starter, while the food is considered an additional accompaniment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Octopus was good! Salad was standard. The squash soup looked appealing but did not hold temperature well. My friend ordered the branzino - we didn't know it would be a whole fish, and I ordered the wagyu lasagna. We thought both were ok for a night out. The spaghetti was simple but satisfying and great noodle texture. Tiramisu served in a cup was decent. We were initially seated at a table, when in my reservation we had selected high top seating and I asked to be closer to the kitchen. One of the servers was VERY nice and genuine. However, once my meal was done and not wanting to provoke anyone, I watched and had to wait a long time to receive my check. Though I wrote and circled the grand total on the final check, they processed the tip as more than intended, as I found out later once the card charge had processed. Wasn't worth disputing, but enough to make me feel a little disappointed. Glad I tried this place out! The environment is lovely and the kitchen has a good flow. Free and plentiful parking!!!
Wow, this place holds a lot of nostalgia for me- mainly because it's across the parking lot from my old arts school. I could see myself as a teen having come on my lunch break to be fancy and spend my parent's money. Anywho, I got here around 6pm and it was golden hour which really had the place lit up beautifully. The decor is very Bywater-esq with a warm, artsy, industrial vibe. First, we had the chopped salad which was fresh and delicious. We also had the meatballs, those were ok. The octopus however, was phenomenal. I got two bites as my friend mostly devoured it. We shared the Wagyu Lasagna and it was also good phenomenal. My friend said it rivaled his grandmother's and I gasped because wow. Our waiter was quite nice as well, as the manager who checked in often. It was all very delicious and I'm glad I was finally able to see what all the fuss was about! Definitely a great spot.
First, the cocktails are amazing! I sat at the bar so I could watch the kitchen, so fun!! I had the cavetelli. It was pretty cool to have Nina Compton hand me my pasta. I eat slowly so they timed my food so I could take my time, I really appreciated that. I was there for about an hour and a half- all of which was delicious and enjoyable. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a destination wedding in New Orleans. We wanted to do a dinner for just our wedding party and immediate family. It wound up being a 20 person dinner. BABs was amazing to work with and their set menu was beyond amazing. They were very conscientious of two dietary restrictions for some guests. Our wedding party keeps talking about how great the food was and how this was a highlight of their trip.For a 20 person sit down dinner with three courses and drinks, we found their pricing very reasonable too. We will be going back to BABs on our next trip to town, for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a difficult review to write. All was "fine". We liked our dishes. The vibe was really quiet almost sullen. Servers were also nice but disappeared for long stretches. Small portions and pretty steep prices. Probably wouldn't go back based on other places we've eaten in comparison. They include a kitchen charge that is applied to both food and drink.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
This was great, food was great, service awesome and cool little place to get a bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything food, drinks, and our server Briana were incredible. Recommend trying any of the cocktails, eggplant parmesan and lasagna.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Get the octopus!!! Great wine selection, knowledgeable service, creative cocktails. Out of the way but worth the effort.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
2/17/24- we arrived early and chose to sit at the bar. We decided to stay at the bar for dinner and watching Nina and her team cook for their guests was like watching a great cooking show. The bartender (Lola) overheard us talking about our anniversary and then suddenly 2 glasses of champagne appeared with a candle in the stem. The food was outstanding and was served to us by the chef… very special. We chose to skip dessert but the had something else in mind… an order of little donuts tossed in a sugar mixture and topped off with powdered sugar… again subtle, a total surprise and delight all around. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful place. Knowledgable bartender, Ricky is phenomenal. Very impressive cocktail list and amaro selection. Open kitchen which not only is a great display of discipline and professionalism but it's always entertaining to see the masters at work. If you’re looking for more than just food and drinks and want an ✨experience✨ pop by the Bywater Bistro!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Impressive restaurant! I absolutely loved dining here. The menu was fresh and the atmosphere was very relaxing. Everything was top notch from the quality and service. Put this place on your map and enjoy this culinary experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very average food and service. I would not recommend it. Compere Lapin being a sister restaurant, is hard to believe.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3