Best Brunch Restaurants in Bywater

82 restaurants available nearby

1. BABs

4.8

Exceptional(797)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Bywater

Booked 20 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. The Country Club

4.8

Exceptional(1181)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Bywater

Booked 22 times today

Hidden away in the Bywater neighborhood, The Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday living. Our beautiful restaurant and bar deliver exquisite food and drink in sophisticated surroundings. We offer chef-driven cuisine inspired by Italian-French and Creole-Southern heritages. Our incredible menus by Chef Chris Barbato, formerly of Commander’s Palace, has all the foodies talking. Our award-winning wine program features more than 140 bottles from 13 countries and its very own private label wines. You MUST be 21 or over to dine with us. Some outdoor seating is available. If you would like to request outdoor seating, please do so when you arrive. We book up for Drag Brunch six months out, HOWEVER, as people cancel reservations they immediately become available online, so be sure to check back often. For Parties over 20 people please contact us directly.

3. Alma Café

4.7

Exceptional(81)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bywater

Booked 16 times today

Owner and Executive Chef Melissa Araujo is a 2024 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Southeast Semifinalist. Alma is an award winning Honduran restaurant located in the historic New Orleans Bywater, just outside the French Quarter. Alma means soul in Spanish. The menu showcases Chef Melissa Araujo's Honduran heritage and takes each guest on a journey through food and culture. The Soul has many stories to tell; Alma's tale is shared through it's dining experience. From Pollo Chuco, to Bloody Mary's and avocado toast, Alma offers an extensive array of dishes focusing on Honduran Food.Chef Araujo’s Father was Born in La Ceiba, Honduras and her memories of her childhood are centered around this particular view of the city. The mountains in the back, the ocean, the cool air in my face, my best memories were made in this city. Alma has given me the opportunity to recreate these memories and share them with our guests.Reservations available Monday- Thursday, Waitlist only on Weekends.

4. JusTini's

4.4

Awesome(96)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bywater

Booked 9 times today

Located in the Historic Bywater Neighborhood, this restaurant is the perfect ambience for a romantic date, night out with friends or a business lunch meeting.

5. Arnaud's

4.7

Exceptional(7405)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 51 times today

Arnaud's is a Creole dining gem in the heart of New Orleans. With its long history, it's often described as the quintessential New Orleans dining experience. The restaurant is well-known for its Sunday Jazz Brunch, which has been praised by many as 'outstanding', 'best brunch anywhere', and 'the perfect New Orleans brunch experience'. The combination of excellent food, superb service, and charming atmosphere, along with live jazz music, makes Arnaud's a must-visit brunch destination.

6. Antoine's

4.6

Exceptional(11350)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 137 times today

Antoine's is excited to be celebrating 184 years in the French Quarter. We welcome you to enjoy our traditional French creole fare as well as updated classics in our beautiful and historic restaurant setting.Antoine's Dress Code isBusiness Casual: Jackets and collared shirts are strongly suggested for gentlemen. We kindly ask all guests not to wear athletic or beach clothing, baseball caps, or flip-flops. Antoine’s dress code will be enforced at the discretion of the manager.All private dining rooms are open and we are actively booking for future events. For private dining inquiries please learn more at www.antoines.com and fill out private dining inquiry.

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7. Tujague's - New Orleans

4.1

Excellent(3576)

Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 28 times today

Tujague's is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. This French Quarter institution has been serving traditional New Orleans cuisine to locals and visitors alike for more than 160 years. Lore states that brunch originated here, as did the Grasshopper cocktail. Homages to the restaurant's long and colorful history abound within the interior of the building from the classic 19th century architecture to memorabilia on the walls.Menu items such as the seared gulf fish and the daily gumbo meld French traditions with New Orleans fare and flare. Our famous five course menu is still served nightly; but have no fear, the menu is no longer pre-fixe, so those less ravenous diners can join in too.If you want a quintessential New Orleans experience filled with history and local fare, Tujague's is your place.

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8. Broussard's Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(4080)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 38 times today

Since Broussard’s first opened its doors in 1920, our sensational French-Creole cuisine and historic French Quarter architecture have delighted locals and visitors alike. Enjoy brunch in the courtyard, dinner in our elegant dining rooms, or cocktails at the Empire Bar. Our innovative dishes and attentive service will create an experience you’ll remember for the next 100 years. Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator's 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.

9. Brennan's

4.8

Exceptional(11846)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 220 times today

Finalist "Outstanding Restaurant" James Beard Foundation 2022. “Best Restaurants in the World” -Condé Nast Traveler. “Top 10 Best Restaurant in the South” -Southern Living. “Top 10 Restaurant in New Orleans” -NOLA.com. Welcome to Brennan's! Chef Ryan Hacker's menus marry classic Creole traditions with inspired, contemporary influences. Breakfast at Brennan’s is a spirited, indulgent way to begin your day! Bubbles at Brennan's Happy Hour features discounted bottles of premium Champagne. Flaming Bananas Foster, invented at Brennan's, is a timeless New Orleans tradition. Dine in one of 8 glamorous dining rooms, our famously lush courtyard, or our spectacular wine cellar. $8 parking available at the Omni Royal Orleans Parking Garage, Thursday - Monday (6 hours; based on availability).

10. La Petite Grocery

4.8

Exceptional(5875)

Price: Expensive

• French • Garden District

Booked 75 times today

La Petite Grocery is a beloved brunch spot in New Orleans, known for its outstanding breakfast and brunch service. Reviewers rave about its delicious food, excellent service, and great selection for brunch. Signature dishes like the Oyster Benedict, B.E.L.T, and Blue Crab Beignets are often mentioned. It's also a favorite for special occasions like birthday brunches.

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TommyVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •49 reviews
5.0
Dined today
One of the very best experiences in all the years of coming to NOLA!! We kept hearing the history but could not imagine but it far exceeded expectations Will be a regular at least one or two times a year when we come!! Nothing better
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Arnaud'sPrice: Very Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.7
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Jonathan
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was a top notch gourmet experience. Everything was special and outstanding
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BABsPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Bywater
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4.8
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PaulVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •19 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Justini’s in New Orleans feels like stepping into a Gatsby party, but with way better cocktails and fewer questionable decisions. The vibe is effortlessly chic, the lighting is perfect for selfies, and the bartenders mix drinks like they’re casting spells. Try the “Espresso Martini Flight”—it’s vanilla, traditional , and death by chocolate! Bonus points for their playlist, which has just the right amount of throwback jams to get you vibing. Perfect spot for dates, catch-ups, or pretending you’re cooler than you are.
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JusTini'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Bywater
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4.4
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Karen
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
Excellent! Food was delicious,,we had Mac & cheese beignets and the shrimp pasta dish with red sauce! All exceptional! Service as great and the house was beautiful! We will definitely go back and spread the good news about a charming “off the beaten path” restaurant!
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The Country ClubPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Bywater
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4.8
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charleneVIP
Virginia •24 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
We have been dining at Alma’s for several years for breakfast or lunch. The food is always delicious and service is great. We had huge vegetarian omelet and plantains with refied beans and creme. Always fun place to eat especially in nice weather to be outside!
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Alma CaféPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bywater
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4.7

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82 restaurants available nearby

1. BABs

2. The Country Club

3. Alma Café

4. JusTini's

5. Arnaud's

6. Antoine's

7. Tujague's - New Orleans

8. Broussard's Restaurant

9. Brennan's

10. La Petite Grocery

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