Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Bywater

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

New Orleans

Neighbourhoods

BywaterCentral Business DistrictGarden DistrictLower Garden DistrictMid-City / City ParkThe Marigny

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

12 restaurants available nearby

1. BABs

4.8

Exceptional(812)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Bywater

Booked 17 times today

To us, BABs is a place for friends, or those who will soon be. BABs is a casual energetic place with yummy food, authentic hospitality, great libations and friendly faces.We cook ingredient driven food where inspiration comes from our personal experiences or one of the many cultures represented in our area, past and present. Our cooking is inspired by small local farms, using ingredients that are seasonal and raised or caught with care.New Orleans is our home. It’s a place with an amazing sense of community where we’ve created meaningful relationships, and met extraordinary people along the way. We’re excited to continue feeding visitors and the people like us, who call it home.-Nina Compton, Larry Miller, and the BABs Team

2. Silk Road

4.4

Awesome(236)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • The Marigny

Silk Road, a New Orleans restaurant, features the modern cuisine of India and Asia and incorporates those flavors with contemporary American cuisine. We only use fresh local ingredients and fresh seafood that is a signature of New Orleans. Come visit us in the beautiful Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans for an evening full of delightful wine, amazing cuisine, and good company.

3. Domenica

4.5

Awesome(7518)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 95 times today

Domenica translates to “Sunday,” in Italian, it is the day of the week to explore and cook leisurely, abundant meals. At Domenica restaurant, our chefs seek to transport guests to those coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques.While the menu is rooted in tradition, our chefs focus on elevating Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern classics, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. The fresh pastas made by hand daily, roasted vegetables, meats and Napolitano style pizzas, all prepared in the restaurant’s iconic wood oven, are perfectly complemented by custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails and an Italian-focused wine list.

A photo of The Steakhouse - Caesars New Orleans restaurant

4. The Steakhouse - Caesars New Orleans

3.9

Excellent(2037)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Central Business District

Booked 18 times today

The Steakhouse at Caesars offers a fresh, playful perspective on the traditional steakhouse. The Steakhouse combines a devotion to local Louisiana ingredients and techniques to provide an unexpected twist on traditional steakhouse menu items.

5. Couvant

4.4

Awesome(377)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Central Business District

Booked 14 times today

Take a seat at our signature French-inspired bistro, Couvant, housed in the former Peychaud Cocktail Bitters factory. Here, French techniques play on the roots of New Orleans cuisine using fresh, local ingredients. New Orleans is renowned for its French cuisine, and you won’t have to leave the confines of The Eliza Jane to enjoy delicious fare within a French bistro. Couvant specializes in classic French cooking serving entrees that pay homage to French history and regional specialties. Never pretentious, the dishes and service at Couvant are purposefully simple and social. Nestle into an intimate dining room banquette. Or dine at a bistro table in our historic courtyard for chef-driven entrées and a bottle of wine — or maybe two.

6. Miss River

4.4

Awesome(1333)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Central Business District

Booked 15 times today

Miss River at the Four Seasons New Orleans offers a grand Creole dining experience in the heart of the French Quarter. Led by renowned Chef Alon Shaya, the restaurant serves elevated New Orleans favorites with bold Cajun flavors and local ingredients. Signature dishes include Whole Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Seared Duck Breast, and Red Beans and Rice. Open for lunch and dinner, diners can savor expertly crafted dishes throughout the day. Enjoy a lively weekend jazz brunch every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, featuring a Bloody Mary bar and live jazz. Perfect for any special occasion, Miss River delivers an unforgettable experience for lunch, dinner, or brunch in New Orleans.

7. Coquette

4.7

Exceptional(3113)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Lower Garden District

Booked 26 times today

Located in the Garden District of New Orleans, Coquette offers innovative southern cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced product. Featuring an accessible international wine list, classic and creative New Orleans cocktails and a well-traveled beer list.

8. Vessel NOLA

4.2

Awesome(2663)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 27 times today

Vessel Specializes in Fresh Seafood and New American Cuisine! Renowned Chef Wille Cooper, who trained under Emeril Lagasse & Wolfgang Puck sources fresh local ingredients incorporating many of the traditions New Orleans is famous for. Dinner is served 7 days a week and brunch Sat-Sun! Happy Hour weekdays 4-6 pm (except holidays). Reservations are advised and we welcome walk-ins! Dine inside or outdoors on our gorgeous covered patio! ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST featured VESSEL as one of "8 of the Most Gorgeous Restaurants in Former Churches Worldwide". Paranormal activity lurks at VESSEL as featured on The Travel Channel's hit show "THE DEAD FILES" in the episode "Deadly Vessel" showcasing the spirits that haunt Vessel. Eat, Drink, Congregate! at Vessel at New Orleans' most exciting restaurant/bar, housed in a 1914 historic church in Mid-City, 10 minutes from the French Quarter just off the Canal Street Streetcar.

A photo of Birdy's Behind The Bower restaurant

9. Birdy's Behind The Bower

4.6

Exceptional(611)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Garden District

Booked 33 times today

Birdy’s Behind the Bower is a brunch spot perched in the back of the Framework building, serving Southern-inspired, locally-sourced American cuisine alongside a welcoming outdoor courtyard. We partner with Sugar Roots Farm in New Orleans to source fresh, local ingredients for dishes that range from comforting, house-made breakfast staples to lighter, health-conscious fare. Celebrate on our chic patio or nestle in for a coffee to start your day.

10. Yo Nashi

4.6

Exceptional(470)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Central Business District

Booked 6 times today

Yō Nashi is a New Orleans omakase restaurant. Utilizing local ingredients and flavor with Japanese technique and presentation, Chef Jose creates a dining experience that invokes a sense of transportation while simultaneously being rooted in the city where he presides. Our daily omakase menu is created around the best seasonal ingredients available. Please provide any allergies or dietary restrictions with your reservation so that we may be able to ensure your best possible experience.

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PattyVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We went to BABs for our in-laws 25 th anniversary. It was a special night made better by the ambiance and service. The food was cooked to perfection and plated with care. Thank you
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BABsPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Bywater
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4.8
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KathyVIP
Las Vegas •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Best and most tender steak we’ve had in a long time. Only wish it was 6 oz. Crab cake and gumbo were very good as well. Beignets were perfect way to end the meal.
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The Steakhouse - Caesars New OrleansPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Central Business District
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3.9
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DiamondDaveVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •64 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
As usual, we had a very good experience. We had one of our two preferred servers (Rivers and Sarah) take care of us. Rivers was accommodating and attentive; Sarah stopped by to say hello. The Sardinian red was a very good match for the new funghi pizza. We asked Rivers about the availability of fresh thyme for the pizza and he brought some out. It turned a very good pie into an excellent one. The molten chocolate tort was outstanding.
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DomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District
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4.5
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ByronD
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 30, 2025
Great food. Great wine. Never knew this place existed given My travel to N.O. Short rib was cooked to perfection.
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CouvantPrice: Expensive• French• Central Business District
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4.4
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Muriel
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 7, 2025
Silk Road is always a great place to eat and I love the menu.
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Silk RoadPrice: Moderate• Indian• The Marigny
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4.4

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