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BABs, New Orleans, LA

BABs

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4.8 (856)
$30 and under
Bistro
2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Caribbean, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 605-3827
  • Website
    https://babs-nola.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nina Compton
  • Location
    2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117
  • Neighborhood
    Bywater
  • Cross street
    Chartres St and Montegut St
  • Parking details
    Biggest restaurant parking lot in town
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 856 people are saying

BABs reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BABs is a culinary gem in New Orleans, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "outstanding octopus appetizer," "exemplary" dining atmosphere, and "delicious and innovative" dishes. The menu offers a "unique selection" and "well-crafted cocktails," ensuring a remarkable dining experience that patrons eagerly recommend.
856 Reviews

  1. Deb

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must not miss if you’re in NOLA. Amazing food. Fantastic service

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  2. Robert VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent pasta and salads. Good value. Nice neighborhood restaurant

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  3. John

    New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Start to finish it was one of the best meals I ever ate.

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  4. Mark

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about this, was a bit perfect date spot, food, cocktails and wine were all spectacular. Would love to come back

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  5. sheila

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner here - great food and excellent service. Highly recommend.

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  6. Amy

    New Orleans / Louisiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great stop for a cocktail and shared plates on our way to a NOCCA event!

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  7. Amanda

    San Diego4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food disappointing, unfortunately. Cavetappi dishes came out luke warm, ricotta tart had a crust that was inedible, beet salad boring. We were hungry for dessert but didn’t want to chance it. Cute place though and nice servers. Drinks were tasty.

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  8. Ashley VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The kind of place you want to return to over and over again. The octopus appetizer was outstanding which is hard for restaurants to execute correctly. The wine list is excellent with wines from all regions and very few “name brand”/typical restaurant wines. I had a special pasta- ricotta gnocchi which was great. Didn’t love the olive oil cake

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  9. Joby VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolute must. The food, ambience, service are stellar. The owners have such a personal touch, which truly enhances the experience.

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  10. Kasey VIP

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Remarkable all around. Truly, the atmosphere, service, food, attentiveness -- all superb.

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FAQs

BABs offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 605-3827.

BABs is rated 4.8 stars by 856 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for BABs

2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chartres St and Montegut St
  • Neighborhood
    Bywater
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Caribbean, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Biggest restaurant parking lot in town
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nina Compton
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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