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    The Bower

    4.2 (160 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    cacio e pepe
    Gabrielle W.

    If I could give 3.5 stars, I would but rounding up to 4 for the great ambiance and staff! The vibe here is niiice.. cozy, stylish, and perfect for a catch-up or date night. Staff was attentive and super friendly throughout. Happy hour deals? Solid 5/5 -- great value and options. The old fashioned was yummy. As for the food though: mixed feelings. The arancini didn't quite hit the mark for me -- not crispy enough & cold (2.5), and the cacio e pepe was a bit underwhelming compared to very good ones I have had (3). But the truffle bread was a standout--very tasty, wish there was more red pepper so it wasn't so sweet but yumm(4)! It was all just decent food, nothing special or mouthwatering... too bland. Overall, food lands around a ~3.5 to me. Might return for drinks and apps, especially during happy hour.. but not in a rush tbh. [this review is not inclusive of the bower bar vibe in the back / birdy's]

    Whipped feta app
    Emebet E.

    The appetizers are a must have. The crispy cauliflower and the whipped feta are some of the best appetizers I've had ever. The chicken Parmesan and the other pasta dish were good but a little disappointing. I would suggest going to the Bauer with a large group so you can do more mixing match with the appetizers and drinks. They also run a fun happy hour so go check them out and they have good seating inside the main Hall as well as a larger back patio seating with an additional bar. Our waitress was so kind and made sure we were having a good time, she gave us some good recommendations on things to eat and made an amazing gin sour.

    Mains
    Britt L.

    Beautiful spot on magazine! Great place for celebrations and gatherings. Food came out quickly and was coursed out well. We ordered a few small plates and mains to share and it was the perfect amount. Service was attentive, appreciated them checking in on our table and also making sure we had utensils to share all our dishes with. Food was packed with flavor and was well balanced. Our faves were probably the avocado panzanella and the pasta bolognese. Had high hopes for the pesto pasta but felt some flavor was still lacking. Nonetheless food was great overall! Good drink menu too! Looking forward to our next visit.

    Tuna Crudo
    Sean B.

    Service was great, but the food was a bit underwhelming overall. My husband had the skirt steak, which lacked flavor, and I ordered the Gulf shrimp with pepperoni oreganata. The shrimp were large, but the flavor and texture didn't quite work for me. That said, the tuna crudo was delicious and definitely the standout dish. I always feel a little bad being this honest, but hopefully this helps others decide what to order.

    Christmas cocktail, could have been a cuter glass
    Jamie B.

    I have been here about 3 times and I am - sadly - never impressed with the food. I am impressed with the cocktails; those drinks are GOOD. The most recent time I dinned here was about 6 months ago during the holidays with all the Christmas decor up and had requested on the reservation to be seated near all the decor and the music. The hostess said there was no room over there but said they can still make Christmas cocktails for our group of 4. I was disappointed since I came all decked out in Christmas gear and was really looking for that ambience, but I settled for the festive cocktails. The cocktail I ordered was the Magazine Street Miracle - a tasty bourbon drink and it did in fact taste like the season. I enjoyed it a lot although I wished it came in a more Christmassy, fun glass. The apps we ordered was the pork belly and scallops. Now the waitress did warn us that the scallops were **VERY** small. And I really appreciated her being honest with us. Sure, enough when they came out --- WOW, it was ridiculously small. The presentation left a lot to be desired as well. But that pork belly was spot on - tasty. Then I ordered the green pest spaghetti - this did make up for the size of those 2 teeny tiny scallops, but I did not love the flavors. It was just ok for me. I think if I come back again, it will be just for a happy hour.

    Chicken Parm
    Brian S.

    Best chicken Parm I've ever had. Basil spaghetti was more subtle than I wanted on the flavor, atmosphere is nice and the staff is great

    Jakia N.

    I came for bar humbug. The bar was decorated so nice. It was super festive. The service was pretty good and the drinks were great. Everyone at the table enjoyed their drinks even the ones that rarely finish their drink. I had 2 appetizers. The truffle bread was ok. There was a sweetness to it that I didn't really care for. The lamb meatballs were really good.

    Mynika C.

    Came to The Bower during a professional development conference. One of the well-known EHR companies hosted a HH for their customers. This was a nice way to be appreciated, not just for spending our hard earned money to ensure clients, business operations, and admin/logistics are handled accordingly, but also to simply recognize how hard mental health clinicians/providers work on a daily basis. I didn't get any pictures of the food that was served but there was a variety of finger foods. Charcuterie boards, hummus, and other dips, crackers, etc. We also indulged in cocktails/wine at the bar. The Bower is a beautiful restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Great location for date night, happy hour with friends/family, and solo dinners. Highly recommend stopping by and I will return when I'm in NOLA!

    Whipped feta
    Diego M.

    I've never paid so much for a terrible drink with so much cinnamon that I literally could not drink (or else it would go in my nose) and for some mediocre cheese and 2 pieces of cauliflower that made me want to ask the chef for a replacement. I spent 30 for a drink and an appatizer (not including the unfortunate tip I had to give) and it might've been a worse investment than investing in $hawk-tuah coin

    Matias B.

    The Bower is a must visit spot in New Orleans for anyone! Apart from the best service we have ever received it is such a beautiful environment we could not help but take pictures inside and outside. Additionally the food was the best we have had in New Orleans. Have come back at least once every time we visit, and could not recommend it more to anyone who visits! Everything on their menu is worth a try and their happy hour provides an excellent selection

    Flourless tort.
    Alison M.

    Meh. I'm 50/50 here but rounding up bc execution was all good. Smaller menu. Smaller place. Great service. Disappointed on food but that might be me due to all the other heavy stuff we'd had in town and I wanted something lighter and salads and veggies. My husband ordered the cheese board and I was disappointed to see a ground liver pate and a few other meats that weren't mainstream... I think that should be clearly listed or the server should tell people since liver isn't usually on a cheese board. It said "assorted cheeses and meats". Lesson learned, we need to ask - but we all barely ate the meat for $35. It was a huge waste of money. They had multiple pasta dishes that seemed good - I was between the Cacio e Pepe or the Bolognese but chose the Cacio e Pepe bc I didn't want more red meat that night. It was good - but very greasy and oily and heavy. The star of the show was dessert - we went with the flourless chocolate torte cake and it was SOOO good. Rich and thick and decadent. I really enjoyed it. It's a beautiful restaurant in a nice building and service was good - I just didn't enjoy the meal and the menu didn't hit right for me. They do not serve coffee here.

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    Acme Oyster House

    Acme Oyster House

    4.1(9.3k reviews)
    1.2 miCentral Business District
    $$

    Acme is in New Orleans institution, and we have dinner here every time we are in town. If you like…read morefresh oysters, this is the place for you. I do not, but I do enjoy their grilled chicken po-boy. Other fan favorites are the shrimp Poboy, the softshell crab Poboy and the gumbo. The red beans and rice are the some of the best in the city! They have a wide drink selection, including local beer. They do not take reservations and you line up outside to wait for a table. The staff outside keeps the line organized and moving and we never have to wait for very long. It is cozy inside with the tables close together so they can maximize the seating capacity, red and white tablecloths and just a really fun atmosphere.

    Seems like one of the restaurants that you should drop in to for oysters when visiting NO…read more Got here at 4:30 on a Wednesday. Had to wait in line to get in for less than five minutes with two groups ahead of us. By the time we left at 5:30 there was a line of maybe five to seven parties. Regardless, I think people rotate out of here pretty quickly so I don't think you should fret too much if the line has built up. A lively restaurant with a lot of neon, decor, and tv screens. The service is reasonably fast and polite. Got the 1/2 Dozen oysters ($18 or $3 per) which were yummy. I'd recommend the Boom Boom Shrimp for sharing. This place gets my stamp of approval!

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    Pêche - The Hush puppies were divine!!

    Pêche

    4.3(2.9k reviews)
    0.5 miWarehouse District, Lower Garden District
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    I was fortunate enough to have this place recommended to me by one of my colleagues…read more On a rainy day, I walk in, hoping that I was going to be able to get a table. But I was welcomed in to the bar with one open seat. The staff was very welcoming with a bit of sarcasm, which is probably something that I look forward to everywhere. I asked for recommendations, having looked at the menu and they handed me another special menu of the day stating obviously I hadn't read the whole thing yet. I started with the snapper appetizer and I have Tse with the coconut lime broth. It was absolutely delicious, followed by the crawfish capellini. I was surprised by the amount of crawfish in the dish and the chili flavor, which was absolutely delicious. I have been hearing about the hush puppies for a while so I had to try some, especially because my colleague raved about it at dinner the night before. Lastly, I had the baked drum which was delicious light and flaky. The flavors were incredible. I personally thought that the bread was a little overly grilled and chard, but overall the dishes still pretty good. I cannot say more about the dessert. It's absolutely one of the best desserts I've had in a long time. The sticky carrot cake toffee cake with cream cheese ice cream was just on the next level. I would try to come here if I was in the area every time.

    All restaurants have off days or times, and from our experience at Peche, this may have been one of…read morethem. After trying a few times to get a reservation at this restaurant because of the reviews, we were unable to secure a walk-up with an hour wait. The front of house was not very inviting, and we should have taken that as a warning. When we were seated at 1:30, the staff seemed ready for a break. We were greeted, and then it took 15 mins for them to get back to us for drinks and answer any questions We ordered two cocktails, Gintilly and The Head and the Heart, which were not memorable compared to other options we sampled in our week-long tour of NOLA. For apps, we ordered Tuna Crudo and Smoked Tuna dip, which were both mediocre in size and taste. It also took a while for them to bring them to our table, and we had to remind them. ( 20 minutes to deliver raw fish). We split a mixed green salad, which was good with a tangy dressing. For entrees, we ordered Capellini /Crawfish and Fish sticks with a side of crispy spinach. The fish sticks arrived cold, and they had to refire it. The manager apologized. Overall, they were good. We finished the meal with a salted Peanut Pie, which was the highlight at a fish restaurant. Overall, the staff was waiting around and almost ignoring us. With hiccups, there were no adjustments, but a simple here is your newly cooked dish with no apology. My wife and I are foodies and had high expectations for Peche but they fell short of the hype in service and execution for $ 175 with tip on this late lunch.

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    Drago's Seafood Restaurant - Oyster Rockefeller

    Drago's Seafood Restaurant

    3.6(4.3k reviews)
    0.8 miWarehouse District
    $$$

    I'll give a solid 4. Mainly because nothing I ate made me feel that I had to return, but everything…read morewas solid. The wait staff was a highlight. Personable and attentive. Drink stayed full. Suggested items. Friendly. So I came into town to take my mom here for mother's day. We had gumbo, charbroiled oysters, fish and shrimp with grits, bbw shrimp, a fried seafood platter and a red fish meal. Liked the gumbo. But everything was fine. Nothing memorable. But also nothing that me not want to come back. The fish on the fish and shrimp and grits was a little too cooked and thin would be my one genuine knock.

    Had a layover at a nearby hotel and something smelled AMAZING when I walked in. After getting…read moresettled and some exploring, I came across Drago's. Party of 1 and was offered bar seating for quicker service so I obliged since I ended up doing takeout. I've had great food in this city the last time I came so I was excited to experience more of its authenticity. I was debating between a cup of gumbo, a crawfish étouffée and a shrimp pasta. I asked the bartender what would be his favorite choice and he actually suggested the seafood pasta if I was considering the shrimp since it'll have a nice melody of em all. Perfect. Mediocre at best sadly. My first red flag was the neighboring couple sending their food back because their shrimp and grits were not as expected. Off observation from afar, I agreed. A HUGE plate with a spread out portion of grits and 5 mini shrimp sprinkled on top. He explained the flavor was mediocre and semi-cold. My to-go seafood meal came out in about 10 min. I'll even be nice and say 15. Red flag #2 for me that it probably wasn't fresh. Got to my room... flavor was ok. Creamy. Pasta was a little overcooked for me. Decent seafood portion ratio to pasta at least, but nothing spectacular for a $30 plate. Darn...

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    Bread pudding is a must--ice cream is non-negotiable.

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