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Talk about exceeding expectations! Nina & Larry & company have gone above and beyond with BAB. From the service to the cocktails to the food, everything is at once innovative and fits perfectly in its place. The one downside of Compere Lapin that I have always found is the noise levels and BAB has found the perfect blend of energy and ambiance.
Our server Molly was friendly, knowledgeable and professional and really made our evening lovely (and was SO accommodating of dietary restrictions!).
The cocktail options were beautifully crafted and absolutely delicious (and the wine & beer lists were well-curated).
We tried a few charcuterie (the Foie Torchon might have been the best I tasted that evening) and appetizers. My pork belly, though fatty, was flavorful and never felt heavy. We couldn't resist and had to order all 3 dessert options, all of which were excellent. The riff on strawberries & cream was a perfectly refreshing ending for me. A warning on the nutella option though - major spicy heat!
If I still lived in the Rice Mill, I know exactly where my paychecks would be headed... Still, I cannot wait for a return meal!
A sneak peak was most appreciated, so first of all thanks to Nina and Larry. Dining in the room were several of the top New Orleans chefs including Beard winners and nominees so the pressure was on. I’m gonna rave about two dishes but first, my fiancé said that the torchon was the best she’d ever had. Not being a fois gras/pate guy, I’ll yield to her exquisite tasre, after all she picked me!! We had the Fried Oyster with jasmin rice and gravy. The flavors of the gravy were unique and new, combining Carribean, South American and New Orleans. Combining jasmin rice with fried oysters was genius. We loved loved loved the snapper with broccoli rabe. Normally our gulf coast snapper ideas are limited to what we know. Dusk’s to a new take on an old favorite. In addition to the delicate flavor and superb texture the creative design of the peppered sauce over the fish gave an appearance of a tigers stripes, elevating the food to art. We will be back again and again.
Very nice, love the atmosphere. Food was great. The bread was awesome; I ordered it twice! Will definitely go back. Enjoyed the company of my son, who took me there with my friend. Will go back.
I had an amazing meal here. The cocktails were wonderful, especially the Sent Lis. The music they had on was also great, from, UB40 to Social D, to Marley. Added to the atmosphere. My Red Snapper was delicious.
The food was excellent and the service was very good. But it is a very small menu and to be out of both tuna tartar and the roasted chicken at 7:30 on a Saturday night is unacceptable. Then at dessert they ran out of the pound cake. I get that it’s a small, busy restaurant, but it’s not as if the menu changes daily. Someone in the kitchen needs to step up and order better to meet the night’s demand.
Absolutely delicious food. Service was fantastic. Music was great. The staff was amazing. Can't say enough good things about this place all around.
Good food, romantic setting, decent service. The food was very tasty, but I noticed the portions were super small. It could be my americanized eyes being bigger than my stomach, but they were smaller. The smoked gouda dip with Brussel sprouts was really good. The service was swift and courteous. There's plenty of parking and a great space for a date night. I wouldn't bring children.
What a lovely Easter Holiday experience. I’ve been to many many restaurants, to either dine in or work and the Bywater American Bistro was absolutely my best dining experience yet!
The staff worked together on the 5 steps of service. And even the bartender was bussing tables at one point. My friend and I are SO impressed! Every step from the greeting, to ordering our dishes, the timing between courses and drinks- EVERYTHING. EVERYTHING WAS FLAWLESS. Thank you Bywater Bistro for providing an amazing New Orleans Easter Brunch experience!!
My Hats Off to Melvin,Steven,Nina Compton, and the entire team for making our dining experience so amazing!! The food was spectacular, and the service was on point. We also experienced HIP -Hop night with a DJ, and a 360 photo platform !! What a fun night!! If ever in NOLA....CHECH IT OUT !!!!
Spectacular dinner and drinks! I had the crudo, cavatelli, the chocolate ganache dessert, and two delicious cocktails. I sat at the bar which looks right into the kitchen. Fantastic ambiance and wonderful staff! The bartender took great care of me - she made excellent recommendations. Don’t miss out on this place!
Stopped by for a quick bite. We were not disappointed. Lasagna is rich and delicious. Randall the bartender gave amazing service. Limited menu but everything extraordinarily prepared. You will not be disappointed.
The best food we had in New Orleans! Everything was delicious, the service was great and the atmosphere was very nice! We had the half chicken, the pork belly and the fish dish and we loved everything!! I can’t recommend this place enough! Definitely pay a visit if you are in New Orleans!
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