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- SShaynIndiana •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoJosh and the team did amazing. They went above and beyond for us. This was our happy hour meal after getting engaged. They played an embalmer playlist and had champagne ready (I did call ahead to ask). Absolutely incredible!! And the food, my goodness 15/10 will be back. Worth the trip to the garden district!! Cannot thank them enough for a special afternoon on a special dayMore infoSeaWitchPrice: Expensive• American• Garden District•4.3
- KKathyNew Orleans / Louisiana •7 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWonderful server!! Don’t remember his name but he had a blonde streak in his hair. Very attentive but not hovering. When he asked me about the cocktail (hurricane) I ordered and I told him I did not like it nearly as much as the pina colada, which had been so delicious I had to come back, he brought me a pina colada gratis. What a guy!! We were only there for some pre music event nibbles and a cocktail - but will come back again. The skewered sausage on sugar cane and boudin spring rolls were yummy. And our server sold us on Lula for Mardi Gras!!More infoLula Restaurant DistilleryPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Lower Garden District•4.6
- RRachellevipNew Orleans / Louisiana •9 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoEverything we had was exceptionally flavorful and our waitress was so friendly & helpful with the timing of our courses. The whipped feta and salmon crudo are both sizable appetizers. The smoky aioli and chimichurri added great flavor to the crispy octopus. The ambiance is so quaint and perfect for date night!More infoThe BowerPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Lower Garden District•4.7
- RGRachelGvipOrlando / Central Florida East •6 reviews5.0Dined on Oct 26, 2024Food was amazing! Service took awhile. I think we ordered and waited 20 mins for our drinks to come. Other than that, great food!! Would go back 100%More infoBirdy's Behind The BowerPrice: Moderate• American• Garden District•4.7
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The Lower Garden District is a tiny part of the greater Garden District of New Orleans, located adjacent to Tulane University. It is home to many college graduate students and a prime location for quick contemporary and unique entree eateries and international cuisine. New Orleans is historically synonymous with Cajun food of all types, especially seafood gumbos served at iconic local establishments. International food, other than Spanish and French combination restaurants, includes Vietnamese, Caribbean, Italian, and Thai. There are also several American sandwich shops and cafes interspersed in this historic district catering to both the locals and the many visitors to the New Orleans area.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Lower Garden District is Wild South
The restaurants with the best service in Lower Garden District are Wild South, Emeril's Delmonico and Jack Rose - New Orleans
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Lower Garden District are Wild South, Emeril's Delmonico and Jack Rose - New Orleans
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