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BABs, New Orleans, LA

BABs

4.8
4.8
811 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Caribbean, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 605-3827
  • Website
    https://babs-nola.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nina Compton
  • Location
    2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117
  • Neighbourhood
    Bywater
  • Cross Street
    Chartres St and Montegut St
  • Parking details
    Biggest restaurant parking lot in town
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 811 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Service

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Ambience

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

  • New Orleans

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BABs in New Orleans is celebrated for its "amazing food" and exceptional service, led by the talented Chef Nina Compton. Diners rave about "fantastic" cocktails and dishes like lasagna and octopus. The atmosphere is inviting and "unpretentious," making it a "must visit" spot for memorable dining experiences.

811 Reviews

  1. Anthony

    VIP

    Denver

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each item done with much attention and care. Nicely done

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  2. Bennett

    VIP

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. The food was delicious and the service was great. The vibe is very relaxed. Good drinks too!

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  3. Joshua

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at the Bywater American Bistro has never disappointed me. I have been eating here for years and it is truly a culinary experience each time. Great food, great atmosphere, great service.

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  4. Emily

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dinner along with impressive service. We sat at the bar and got a first hand look into the kitchen and how hard the staff works. Highly recommend

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  5. Joby

    VIP

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, ambiance and most importantly, the food, is always exemplary. Absolutely amazing.

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  6. Jason

    VIP

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner like always. Babs is one of the most consistent and tasty restaurants in all of Nola. Great staff, great food, amazing cocktails from one of the best chefs in the world.

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  7. Peggy

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic. Nina designs beautiful food with complex flavors that surprise you with its subtle flair.

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  8. Jim

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice open atmosphere with plenty of space between tables. Service was great, wine selection by the glass was above average. Food was quite good, decently priced for the quality. An enjoyable meal.

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  9. Colton

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had an excellent time at BAB’s. The food is delightful and a joy to eat. The service was incredible and our waiter, Michael was amazing. I would highly recommend eating here.

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  10. Barbara

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Who comes to New Orleans for Italian? We do!! Best lasagna ever! And the apple and olive oil cake was heavenly! Definitely a must try for great food and wonderful service!

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FAQs

BABs offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 605-3827.

BABs is rated 4.8 stars by 811 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 p.m.
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for BABs

2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chartres St and Montegut St
  • Neighbourhood
    Bywater
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Caribbean, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Biggest restaurant parking lot in town
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nina Compton
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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