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BABs, New Orleans, LA

BABs

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4.8 (848)
$30 and under
Bistro
2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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 848 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Service

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BABs is a culinary gem in New Orleans, consistently praised for "fantastic service" and "amazing food." The restaurant boasts a "special dining experience" with "imaginative dishes" and "a true gem" atmosphere. Chef Nina Compton's creations, including the standout octopus and wagyu lasagna, are "delicious" and "well-prepared."

848 Reviews

  1. Andrew

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of those rare times where food, service and atmosphere combine to create a fabulous dining experience. What more can I say?

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  2. Megan VIP

    Chicago31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely place, nice vibe , but disappointing food and mediocre service. Asked for sauce on what I considered to be very dry pasta and they seemed put out, and then it arrived cold. They seemed put out about that too. It was cold, not room temp, but refrigerator cold. Very small, weirdly plated pasta servings. Not at all visually appealing and just okay from a taste perspective. We decided to go based on other very positive reviews so maybe it was just an off night, but I would not rush back.

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  3. Kimberly VIP

    Tampa8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and the service was better! Lola was our server and she was amazing!

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  4. Patty

    New Orleans15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as always! I could have eaten everything on the menu.. I look forward to eating here again soon,

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  5. Liesl VIP

    San Francisco25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Remains one of our absolute favorite spots in New Orleans.

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  6. Susan VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly attentive waiter, Michael. A most lovely greeting initially by the hostess!

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  7. Ingeborg

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy! Loved the food. So good. Every taste and every bite. And great service.

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  8. Barbara VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good, but overly salty chopped salad. Lasagna was delish. Nice cocktails.

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  9. sam

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was here solo as my wife was on a business meeting. The menu had several well thought out items. The appetizer, the main pasta offering, the pre meal drinks were all fantastic tastes. The restaurant is a gem with fantastic service. GREAT place to go!

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  10. Jodi

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was special the staff was super friendly and made you feel at home!! Food was great we had 2 apps and shared a pasta night special then although we we “not hungry” we managed to share ice cream. Everything was suuuuuuppppper yummy!!! Also they were playing the greatest music!!!!

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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 848 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
Booked 15 times today
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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