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BABs, New Orleans, LA

BABs

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4.8
4.8
840 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro
2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nina Compton
  • 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

What 840 people are saying

BABs reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Service

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Ambience

  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

  • New Orleans

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BABs offers a "welcoming and friendly" atmosphere with imaginative dishes that are "exemplary." The restaurant is known for its "amazing service" and "delicious" food, including standout items like the "octopus appetizer" and "Wagyu beef lasagna." Guests enjoy a "non-fussy" environment with "friendly" staff and "impressive" cocktails. A "must-visit" in New Orleans.

840 Reviews
  1. sam

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was here solo as my wife was on a business meeting. The menu had several well thought out items. The appetizer, the main pasta offering, the pre meal drinks were all fantastic tastes. The restaurant is a gem with fantastic service. GREAT place to go!

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  2. Jodi

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was special the staff was super friendly and made you feel at home!! Food was great we had 2 apps and shared a pasta night special then although we we “not hungry” we managed to share ice cream. Everything was suuuuuuppppper yummy!!! Also they were playing the greatest music!!!!

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  3. Janet VIP

    Detroit6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael was a very thorough and attentive server. The food was outstanding. We hadn’t been to BABs in a few years and it was as good as ever minus a couple menu items that disappeared. Bring back the rabbit 😋. Wonderful food, service and ambience!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent!! The place makes me feel Welcome and the food is great

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  5. Jane

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Underwhelming…there are many better places in Bywater

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  6. Marc

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visiting New Orleans on vacation. Did a search on restaurants and came across BABs Booked a reservation, and then did more research and became more excited to dine there! Short menu, but well prepared food. The ricotta tart was beautiful and the flavor combinations were excellent. The Wagyu beef lasagna was more of a baked dish, more beef than pasta (no complaints from me!). Service was friendly and welcoming. Decor was well done as well. Very inviting, non fussy place with great food.

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  7. J

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The 4% kitchen gratuity line item that appears on the check is a ridiculous concept. Just change the menu prices.

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  8. Nancy

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner last night. Casual, comfortable, stylish restaurant. We had two pasta special dinners paired with wine. Yumful! The server was friendly and attentive. The desserts were tasty but the portions were small. Overall, we recommend!

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  9. LarryF VIP

    Jacksonville7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great customer service. Loved our server and her kindness. Food was very tasty, smaller portions than what was expected. Tiramisu was great. Loved the art on the walls, too.

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  10. Judith VIP

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place, cocktails and food were terrific and the service excellent. Don’t miss the tiramisu!

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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 840 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. New Orleans / Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
  5. Bywater

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
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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