We have been here many, many times, and it's always just perfect!!! The prices are very fair, not only for the quality and amazing tastes, but the quantities on entrees give you great 2nd's for a late-night snack or the next day for lunch. It's a super cool, modern atmosphere with a very comfortable yet /modern feel. On this trip, we had the Charred Artichoke, which came out with perfect char yet tender hearts. Tasty with an onion/garlicky cream sauce. We had two show stoppers...1. Crispy Cauliflower is in a green-onion/chili-oil/harissa-type red slather. Sooooo good! Then, the VERY BEST 2. Avocado Panzanella: the best I've ever had in America and my best panzanella period! That says a lot as I LOVE them in restaurants globally, including Southern Tuscany/the Isle of Sicily. It's an avocado lover's dream, with plenty of this star ingredient of many chunks of avocado(zero skipping here!), crunchy bread pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, etc., in a creamy, slightly hot honey vinaigrette (I believe). There is a Bay Scallop Aracini we have to try next time. It sounds Great! I LOVE a Bolognese because it takes 12-16 hours to cook/smolder/meld. The Bower takes such time & it's very apparent they care to smother it with plenty of porky and beefy goodness. Amazing entree‼ Lastly, our dessert was a Dark Chocolate-type tort. Not sure if it's "flourless," so I don't want to say that in case you're on a flourless diet. But, if you can, it's fantastic. Thankfully... Not too sweet at all. It's perfect, and I'm not even a typical chocolate person. Pls geaux...youll be very satiated!!! read more

We enjoyed dining at the Bower this holidays season, as it was very aesthetically dressed for Christmas and had a fun cocktail menu to match. For beverages, the Frozen Eggnog Daiquiri was a nice sweet frozen drink and the Christmas Cosmo was a bit tart but still tasty. To eat, we tried a variety of items - thankful that there were quite a few options for vegetarians. The Bower Potatoes are a must (perfectly crispy and that green goddess dressing?! So good), the Crispy Cauliflower is not as crispy as I hoped for but still a great kimchi-esque flavor, the Basil Spaghetti was nice but could've used a tad more salt, and the Avocado Panzanella was surprisingly my favorite dish of the evening! Great flavors and texture here. Our waitress was very sweet and food came out quickly. read more

Flies everywhere....the worst outdoor dining experience I have ever had. We could not get rid of the flies even with the fly fan. Food was fine. Awful service and does not amount for how much you pay. I had a bad experience in 2024, and thought I should give it another shot and will never go back. Save yourself some time and money and do not dine here. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. read more

Enjoyed my trip to the Bower! Stopped in for a late dinner after a long travel day. Was quickly seated. The ambiance is reminiscent of many other trendy contemporary American restaurants. Really loved the open kitchen concept. The food was decent, but not as exciting as I was hoping for. Tried the basil spaghetti, which was fresh and filling but might have benefitted from a little more seasoning and acid. Otherwise worth a try if you're in the area! read more

The Bower - Basil spaghetti - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Vibrant and trendy atmosphere that is a great date spot or place to get together with a larger group. Unfortunately, the service was just ok and our food was underwhelming. The whipped feta was a great appetizer; however, the pappardelle Bolognese and basil spaghetti missed their marks. read more

Went with friends for Happy Hour - fantastic prices and options! Our server was very friendly and everything was delicious. We sat outside and it was beautiful. Plenty of shade. read more

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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] read more

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Not much on menu to choose from-unremarkable. Overpriced. Did not have the wine that was listed- waiter was nice.

The appetizers were AMAZING!! The entrees were okay. We got the avocado panzanella and the whipped feta and those were both to die for. For entree we got the basil spaghetti and the crawfish stuffed shells. Both were okay but not great. For drinks we got the crossing the line and the magazine margarita both were good. The mood ring drink was not. Too sweet. The vibes were great! Such a cute place! Would def recommend and go back! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Recommend! We had a great dinner at The Bower last night on their patio. Some of the best cocktails we had all weekend. Small Plates - recommend everything we tried which was the whipped feta, roasted potatoes and avocado panzanella. All the entrees were tasty as well (crawfish stuffed shells - delicious!). Fantastic and friendly service! read more

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. read more

The Bower - Tuna Crudo - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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In town for a work conference and we needed last-minute reservations for a group of five. The Bower was it able to accommodate. Restaurant has a warm welcoming atmosphere and a great covered outdoor space that opens up into a larger courtyard. Start with the charcuterie board, which has three meats and three cheeses, chosen by the chef selection of the day. The apple butter was to die for. Also shared an appetizer of whipped feta, which was amazing. The menu has a variety of choices, including some homemade pastas that were excellent. Leave room for the apple Blondie at the end of the meal and you will not be disappointed. read more

Very pretty restaurant inside - very nice service. Food, however, was more interesting than yummy. Maybe that's not quite fair, as the sweet pistachio sauce was great on my gulf shrimp - and the shrimp was so large and so good I almost did not want the distraction of the sauce and nuts and long mushrooms, all of which were great. I appreciated that the middle piece of the shrimp was out of the skin, as I was not going to touch the heads! In fact, it almost made me a total vegetarian right then & there (I had to rotate the plate to not see their eyes staring at me). But hubs Basil Spaghetti had interesting flavors with green pesto and burrata cheese... just again more "interesting" than "must gulp this down". The mocktails especially seemed to be saying "look, we can add weird things so you can forget there's no alcohol!" The peach-basil-vanilla-ginger(beer) with sprinkles of Stuff on top and a... candied lime? - tasted like what I imagine aftershave to be, tho hubs drank it. I did absolutely love the vanilla added to my lemonade, but they also added a powder to make the color change - cool, but the powder part was bitter. Maybe if they had just concentrated less on the "mock" part of the mocktail to copy the cocktail as closely as possible, and more on making a refreshing drink (like the pomegranate lemon soda at Shaya!), the drinks would be better, not bitter. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

The Bower - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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! read more

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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. read more

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We came here for my sisters birthday with our family and was wowed by the services and the meal. We made reservations, which I highly recommend here because it fills up fast. They had an amazing cocktail menu where I tried the Aquarius and Cancer cocktail and both were absolutely stunning. We ordered quite a few appetizers because we LOVE to try different kinds of food and everything was delicious. The appetizers got us really excited for our meals. When the meals came out and we started to eat, a silence started to settle in. We were all enjoying our dishes. Everything was delicious and it was a perfect night to celebrate my sister! read more

Super fun festive atmosphere; great space with normal indoor dining but also an enclosed patio/bar area and outdoor space as well. Bah Humbug bar dining space is super cute, and Noah provided excellent service. We had a party of 7 so we were able to try quite a few things; All the food was excellent; the Red fish (gulf fish), gulf shrimp; the papardelle bolognese was exceptional; the lamb meatballs were small but so tender and flavorful; the potatoes were delicious; the fireside cocktail was delightful, really balanced; espresso martini and the cosmo were enjoyed; and lastly the avocado chocolate moose was so rich and creamy and strawberry shortcake was light fluffy fresh and perfect for sharing. Definitely recommend and will be returning! read more

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 read more

The Bower - Whipped feta - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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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 read more

The Bower - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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What a great place! Large space, clean, and comforting. I'd recommend sitting in the back by the bar or outside! It was a great area for relaxing after work! Everything was good. Service was quick and attentive. Not much to say about the food. We had a work get together with drinks and appetizers. So our menu was limited, but there were no complaints from our selections. read more

Nice spot on magazine- the space is beautiful and huge, I was surprised how the dining area expanded to the back and even outside. There are lots of plants and it's a nice spot for a group dinner or a date. Lots of fun cocktail options- I tried the Ube one and the flavor was lovely, it wasn't too sweet but very aromatic. Definitely on the pricier side (all the drinks were around $14-16). For my meal, I got the basic spaghetti. The noodles were perfectly al dente, the texture was so good. The pesto sauce was very satisfying and the balsamic drizzle cut through the fattiness nicely. I love the giant pile of burrata on top. My only complaint about this place and the reason I can't give 5 stars is the food took a rather long time to come out (about 30 minutes). It was busy and a Friday, but I was definitely on the verge of hanger. read more

The Bower - Basil spaghetti - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Ambience and service were great! But sadly the food was subpar. Crispy cauliflower came in an excess of chili oil, giving unexpected Szechuan flavors. Cacio e Pepe was also almost unrecognizable, it was wet and weirdly flavored. My partner got the fish and it seemed to be better though read more

Let me start by saying the ambiance and service were excellent. We ordered the tuna crudo as an appetizer, and it was amazing. I had the Gulf shrimp, and my husband ordered the skirt steak. While the main dishes were just okay and didn't quite stand out, the overall experience was very enjoyable. Because of the great atmosphere and attentive service, I'm still giving this place five stars. read more

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Great food- did not try the holiday menu but everything was great Service was great- thanks Sebastian! We sat outside in December- they took over a neighboring store and their outdoor area to accommodate and it was very loud. Granted we were next to the bar If available sit inside, not at bar or outside Still a great experience read more

been here a few times and got the try a variety of things! love the charcuterie board and the fun unique cocktails! the restaurant is also beautiful! the other mains are okay and a fusion of foods i wouldn't personally eat again but i will say my boyfriend and i always come back for the cacio e pepe, THE BEST IN THE CITY. read more

The Bower - pasta - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Apparently, in New Orleans there is a Christmas tradition called Réveillon Dinners. Quick History Lesson - Back in the day, the Creole people would serve these big dinners to celebrate Christmas after they returned from midnight mass and these Réveillon dinners are in honor of that tradition. Luckily not held after midnight. It was my last night in the city and I felt that I had try one of these dinners. This place was walking distance and had a decent crowd on a previous night so this was it. Seats in the front of the restaurant were the regular setup but the back was holiday themed, which was cute. 4 courses in total. In order of course, I selected the Pork Belly & Scallions, Piquillo Pepper Carbonara, Duck Confit, and French Triple Cream Cheese. Fave out of them all? Duck Confit ... I've never in my life had duck confit but it was so good. It may be a bit much for some but it was so tender and just overall delicious. The 4 courses were ~$70. Very reasonable if you ask me. Staff was amazing. I wish I could remember the name of the lady who took care of me. She was absolutely amazing and seemed interested in my food tour around the city. It's a good spot and I'd definitely keep it on my "good" NOLA list. read more

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The ambiance is beautiful! A bit small but cozy. Our table of 7 ordered about 4 different pasta dishes and they were all bland, no seasoning! The whipped feta appetizer was yummy. This is a one and done for me. read more

The Bower - Chicken Parmesan - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great original food and service. The bar area is great and the specialty drinks are great too

My fiancé and I went here for a date night! Our waitress was so helpful with recommendations and taking care of us! We tried multiple drinks, but the mood ring was my favorite! The appetizers were so good and there are multiple I cannot wait to go back and try! Our pastas were both delicious, but let me tell you, this desert, although it looks simple, was mouth-watering! Our waitress even gave us free drinks to go with it! We will 100% be back to this spot! read more

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Imagine a starving man crawling through the desert gasping for water and craving just a small bite of food. Far on the horizon there appears an oasis -- a plate of food appears on a platter -- but alas! It is for a different table. A party that arrived 45 minutes after you did. The server reassures you, for the fourth time, that your food will arrive any minute now. But it never does. Dear reader, for all you know we are still sitting at this restaurant, wondering if our food will ever come. Pray for us. We might never eat again. Sincerely, A starving soul read more

I cannot say enough about our dinner at The Bower two weeks ago. Fantastic menu, professional and personable service, delicious food, lovely ambiance. Cannot wait to go back. read more

This cute eatery is in a fabulous location of the city. Reservations seem to be a must for this establishment, and lucky us we snagged a table for four on a cool spring Tuesday evening in May. Walkable from Hotel St. Vincent and the neighborhood is mega cute!! Good company of friends brings good conversations over cocktails leads to tapas for nibbles. Everything on the menu looked delicious so we opted to order small plates. The Cauliflower had a chargrilled taste that was amazing! You. Can't. Go. Wrong. With. The whipped feta plate. The king salmon crudo looked more of a baby price salmon, but tasty nevertheless. Make your reservations and enjoy tasty local flavors. read more

The Bower - Mood rings, Vacation to Endor, and a Chargarita - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

To start, this place is absolutely beautiful with a multitude of different plants throughout. There is a restaurant area with a smaller bar in the front area, but if you're here to have a drink, head to the back wrap around bar area. There is an ample amount of seating with both indoor and outdoor areas. I ordered the Cacio E Pepe, Mocktail Mood Ring, and Cheese Board from the happy hour menu. The happy hour serving of Cacio E Pepe is large enough to fill you up. While the pasta was delicious, it lacked the strong flavor I was expecting. The cheese board was delicious. I chose a Gouda and Brie cheese, and It was served with a purple hummus, berry sauce, carrots, pickles and brussel sprouts with toasted baguettes drizzled in olive oil atop. The Mood Ring was beautiful but the Vanilla Lemonade that it is made with was not sitting too well with my tastebuds. It also has Butterfly Pea flower atop the lemonade. My biggest con was the fact that I was charged the same happy hour price for the mocktail as an alcoholic cocktail. The alcohol version is originally $14, but $8 during happy hour. The mocktail version is originally $9 but I was given a happy hour price of $8 when it contained no alcohol whatsoever. I found this very strange and unfair so I asked the bartender to give the vodka shot that would've come in the alcohol version to my cousin to have since I ended up paying for it anyways. Needless to say, when I am ready for a real cocktail, I'll return to try some other items. read more

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The ambience is super cute and the staff was friendly but the food killed it for me. The food took an extremely long time to come out and just wasn't worth the wait in my opinion. The truffle bread had a great flavor but the cocktails and entrees just didn't hit for me. My husband however thoroughly enjoyed them. We had the bolognese and the basil spagetti. Noodles were a little undercooked a bit too chewy for me. The bolognese had a good flavor but was greasy. The basil pasta was super bland. read more

The Bower - bolognese pasta and basil spaghetti - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great Service! The food and cocktails were delicious. My pasta was to die for. Super cute spot for date night or a girls night! read more

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