Alma Café - Bywater

Name: Alma Café - Bywater
Address: 800 Louisa St, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70117-6737
Telephone: (504) 381-5877
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (120)

$30 and under

Spanish

800 Louisa St, New Orleans, LA 70117-6737

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(504) 381-5877
Website
http://www.eatalmanola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Melissa Araujo
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
800 Louisa St, New Orleans, LA 70117-6737
Neighborhood
Bywater
Cross street
Dauphine St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 120 people are saying

Alma Café - Bywater reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Great for brunch
New Orleans / Louisiana
Healthy
New Orleans
Great for brunch
New Orleans
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alma Café – Bywater delights with its "inventive menu" and vibrant atmosphere. Patrons praise the "superb service" and flavorful Honduran/Central American cuisine. The cozy setting and outdoor seating add charm, while dishes like soft shell crab and brunch favorites earn rave reviews. The café is a "neighborhood gem" with "delicious food" and "great cocktails."

120 Reviews

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Leilena
Hawaii2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Charged $1.50 for a side of cream for coffee. Service was poor.
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Zachary
New Orleans / Louisiana7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal as always. Amazing coffee, superb service.
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Amelia B.
Philadelphia County3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for food and drinks. The food was was very tasty and the customer service was excellent!
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Corey
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure. The food is great. Best soft shell crab I’ve had in forever.
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Michelle VIP
Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menu had lots of choices. Food was tasty but not hot when served.
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Beth
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
3 times in one week!! Yes, we are fans! Great food, Great Cocktails - all together a good vibe!
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Maria
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
3.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was very good. The bartender was overworked and needed help and the server was green. Sadly, service depicts the experience too.
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Caroline VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal, original inventive menu, and homey vibes!
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Brian
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
To us, while we had high hopes going in, all the dishes tasted bad. It appears Toni’s that the chef was not at her best when cooking our food. We made a $160 mistake by eating here
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Jessica VIP
New York City39 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After reduscovering Alma at lunch today, it has moved way up on my neighborhood favorites list. The food was exceptional! I’ve already booked a return.
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FAQs

Alma Café - Bywater offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 381-5877.

Alma Café - Bywater is rated 4.5 stars by 120 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

Jun 30, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

800 Louisa St, New Orleans, LA 70117-6737

Additional information

Cross street
Dauphine St.
Neighborhood
Bywater
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Melissa Araujo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.eatalmanola.com/
Phone number
(504) 381-5877

Alma Café - Bywater

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