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The Bower, New Orleans, LA

The Bower

4.5
4.5
763 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Bower is a full service restaurant and bar proudly highlighting locally sourced American cuisine. Louisiana Farmers and farmers markets are our jam and inspiration. Our menus are ingredient driven determined by seasons, product availability and the additional health benefits they provide.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 582-9738
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Marcus Woodham
  • Neighbourhood
    Lower Garden District
  • Cross Street
    Thalia Street
  • Parking details
    Premium Parking has a public lot available directly across the street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bah Humbug Holiday Bar

    Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
    Celebrate the holidays with our Bah Humbug bar takeover! Bower bar and a section of our patio will be adorned with Christmas-themed decor where revelers can enjoy specially curated holiday-themed cocktails in the spirit of the season. Our full food menu will also be available to all guests!

What 763 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Good for groups

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Orleans

    Good for groups

  • New Orleans

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bower offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing atmosphere" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the creative menu, featuring standout dishes like whipped feta and chicken Parmesan. The vibe is lively yet intimate, ideal for special occasions or a casual night out. A must-visit for New Orleans food lovers!

763 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    VIP

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    When I made my reservation there was no indication at possibly being placed at a table outside. It was 40 degrees and we were put outside without anyone calling us ahead of time. That is poor management and poor customer service. There were heaters but my friends were shivering the entire time. Food, atmosphere and service were good.

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  2. Kris

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great Reveillon dinner. Our family had a great Christmas celebration.

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  3. Donna

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter-ok Ordered Reveillion and after 1st course I was told they had no Duck... Basil Spaghetti is NOT equivalent to Duck Confit! A more organized restaurant would have a suitable substitute. I was stuck paying $65 for spaghetti. And it wasn't good. The tuna tartar was excellent, but the only anyone at the table actually enjoyed. A manager should at least visit the table once the customer complains the way I did. The popup Christmas bar had good drink offerings that most everyone in our party of 10 enjoyed, but the food quality and service was to be desired.

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  4. Jessica

    VIP

    Mississippi

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place for dinner and drinks. We sat in the bar and liked the vibe.

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  5. Kelly

    VIP

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I made a reservation for a standard table for their holiday experience and they tried sitting us at two different bars instead. They only let us sit at a table in the non-holiday room if we promised to be out by a certain time. When we asked what the best way to make a reservation for a table that we want they could not give us an answer.

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  6. Libby

    VIP

    Denver

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My basil spaghetti was delicious as was the duck confit eaten by another diner. Another diner had speckled trout which he was unimpressed with. Parts of the fish were undercooked and some parts were overcooked.
    The BowerResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Libby. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our duck confit and basil spaghetti! We're sorry to hear that the trout didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continually strive to improve our menu offerings. We hope to have the chance to serve you again soon. Best, The Bower

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  7. Steven

    Detroit

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails were good, but their version of an Old Fashioned(can't remember what they called it) was served in a heavy ceramic coffee mug...ugh! Bread- Cheese small plate was nice. Kinda haloumi- like. Chicken Parm was very good, accompanied by perfectly cooked pasta. The papardelle was a bit too acidic/tomatoey for my taste. Server was very good. Overall experience a solid B. We would go back.
    The BowerResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Steven, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I'm sorry your cocktail was served in a heavy mug - definitly an overflow from our holiday popup at the Bower Bar. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your other dishes though! Happy holidays & best regards, The Bower Management Team

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  8. Joseph

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bower is an amazing bar, we were there to enjoy the Christmas conversion and it was awesome. We enjoyed several cocktails, my favorite was the Frozen Eggnog daquari! Great place awesome Christmas vibes. Service was A+
    The BowerResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and support a local business! We're so gald to hear you had a 5-star experience dining with us & we look forward to your. next visit. Best, The Bower Team

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  9. Matt

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding food. Great, personable staff. Prompt service. Will be back.
    The BowerResponded 4 days ago
    Matt, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and support a local business! We're so gald to hear you had a 5-star experience dining with us & we look forward to your. next visit. Best, The Bower Team

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  10. Iris

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was awesome and the restaurant was beautiful
    The BowerResponded 4 days ago
    Iris, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and support a local business! We're so gald to hear you had a 5-star experience dining with us & we look forward to your. next visit. Best, The Bower Team

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FAQs

The Bower is rated 4.5 stars by 763 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 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Bower

1320 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Thalia Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Lower Garden District
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Premium Parking has a public lot available directly across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marcus Woodham
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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