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The Bower, New Orleans, LA

The Bower

4.7
4.7
610 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
The Bower is a full service restaurant and bar proudly highlighting locally sourced American cuisine. Louisiana Farmers and farmers markets are our jam and inspiration. Our menus are ingredient driven determined by seasons, product availability and the additional health benefits they provide.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 582-9738
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Marcus Woodham
  • Neighborhood
    Lower Garden District
  • Cross street
    Thalia Street
  • Parking details
    Premium Parking has a public lot available directly across the street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bower Bah Humbug Luncheon

    $50.00 per person

    Dec 15, 2023 only
    Join us on Friday, December 15th for a Holiday Luncheon Series at The Bower! Chef Marcus has prepared a delightful three course menu for $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. A whimsical selection of specialty holiday cocktails will also be available along with our full bar menu. We have availability between 11:00am-1:00pm. Guests are encouraged to dress the part with your favorite tacky sweater or your holiday best! MENU 1st Course: Whipped Feta or Roasted Gulf Shrimp or Antipasto Salad 2nd Course: Pappardelle Bolognese or Gulf Fish or Shaved Filet Mignon Salad 3rd Course: Chocolate Torte or Apple Cobbler Please note that this is the only menu available on these days during lunch service.
    Bower Bah Humbug Luncheon Photo
  • Bower Bah Humbug Luncheon

    $50.00 per person

    Dec 22, 2023 only
    Join us on Friday, December 22nd for a Holiday Luncheon Series at The Bower! Chef Marcus has prepared a delightful three course menu for $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. A whimsical selection of specialty holiday cocktails will also be available along with our full bar menu. We have availability between 11:00am-1:00pm. Guests are encouraged to dress the part with your favorite tacky sweater or your holiday best! MENU 1st Course: Whipped Feta or Roasted Gulf Shrimp or Antipasto Salad 2nd Course: Pappardelle Bolognese or Gulf Fish or Shaved Filet Mignon Salad 3rd Course: Chocolate Torte or Apple Cobbler Please note that this is the only menu available on these days during lunch service.
    Bower Bah Humbug Luncheon Photo

What 610 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

610 Reviews
  1. NOLABOSTON

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food1service3ambience5
    Unfortunately, it was not good. The atmosphere, the cocktails and even smell in the restaurant were lovely but the food left a lot to be desired. We had the Chef’s Tasting Menu and the 4 of us agreed that it had ti be the leftovers of the night. Cold turtle soup, tuna appetizer (this was lovely), overly salted yet tasteless short ribs and a hugely disappointing olive oil cake. I love dessert, all dessert but could only take a bite of this dry overly olive oiled (could not taste the lemon in it). We ended up at Bakery Bar to make up for how bad the meal was. I will say we all loved the cocktails but essentially that was all. We chose the tasting menu to explore what they had to offer as we do most places in the city and clearly that was in error although we don’t know what the other dishes may taste like.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, enjoyed the food and ambiance! Always enjoy coming to Nola but tonight was extra special and The Bower was perfect!

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  3. StephA

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the most amazing meal and experience here. The food was INCREDIBLE. We left so so impressed and a bit sad that we are not local and were only visiting in town for a few days. Hoping whenever we return, this spot will still be here because we will absolutely be returning. My husband can be very picky and hard to please and he said it was one of the best meals he ever had. He ordered the chicken parm. I ordered the pappardelle and the bolognese was so so yummy I will be thinking about it for a while. We also tried a few apps that did not disappoint either. Same with the cocktails! I don’t believe there will be anything from the menu that you can go wrong with! Melissa, who attended us was so warm and inviting and really matched the energy and environment of this restaurant across the board. We can’t wait to return!

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  4. AmyB

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff were kind and very helpful. The food was fantastic.

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  5. MichaelS

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent! I loved this place. The food is very creative and the staff went out of their way to make sure we had a good meal.

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  6. RoseD

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great happy hour with old friends in town for the holidays. I must say, happy hour was a great deal with $5 cocktails and some small bites. Thanks to Elizabeth for taking care of us!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very impressed with the entire experience! The staff was very accommodating.

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  8. AshleyT

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Gave this restaurant 3 stars overall. Here's why. This restaurant has been seen on many influencer pages who gave great reviews. The ambience was IG worthy. The drinks were made well (I had the Tom Collins). Our server was sweet and attentive. However, the menu is very limited. Check it out before visiting if you're a picky eater. My fish was slightly undercooked ( I ordered the grouper) and could have been seasoned a little more. My husband ordered the pasta (forgot which one). The dinner portion was small and again, could have been seasoned better. We also ordered the Bower potatoes as an app. They were unremarkable with the exception of being overcooked.

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  9. forkboy

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Steak & Old Fashioned Lunch Special was EXCELLENT. Claudia was over the top and took care of me. Well done, will certainly be back again soon.

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  10. ThomasP

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great. The service was excellent. The environment was ideal.

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  11. KimW

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants in town. I have eaten here frequently and will continue to do so! Keep up the good work!

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  12. AshPie504

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The Bower is aesthetically beautiful but the food was lackluster. I had the pork belly which was cold in the middle and the radiotore pasta dish which wasn’t bad just not outstanding. The drinks were the best part!

    1 person found this helpful

  13. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing!!! Chef Marcus always hits it out of the park! Great service, drinks, & ambiance! Highly recommend the chef tasting 4 course menu! You won’t be disappointed! We will definitely be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  14. kirtt

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful experience for my party of 9. Top quality food and service!

    1 person found this helpful

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place outside the French Quater. Very attentive to the customer. Finally, a place that calls a taxi for you when you're not driving.

    1 person found this helpful

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my birthday dinner here and it was amazing! The apps, cocktails, and dinner plates were all so good. I recommend the chicken parm.

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  17. KevinC

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing hospitality, service and experience…thanks.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Servers disappeared for about ten minutes which was weird and delayed our meal a bit

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is very beautiful inside. The people are welcoming. I had a great birthday.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  20. ClaytonT

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely staff. Nice food. Accommodating to our needs.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Exceptional cocktail menu, warm and welcoming service, and great atmosphere!

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience dining with us!

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  22. TracyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We highly recommend the Bower! Excellent food, drink and service. We’ll definitely be back.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    We are trilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience with us! We hope to see you again soon!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Inaugural witches lunch was phenomenal. The meal was thought out and decadent. Drinks were delicious and the service was excellent. Would highly recommend this place.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  24. Scot

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Word to the wise: on 10/20/23 when we went, their espresso martini didn’t contain espresso, but rather espresso-flavored vodka.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  25. Rouxbidoo

    New Orleans

    35 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    Love dining here. I would dine here more often and would give an overall rating of at least 4 except for one, simple thing: they are unable or unwilling to source greens to have a salad on the menu. I know, I know... salads are boring but how & why does just about every other 5-star restaurant manage to serve them? Otherwise -- it is creative, great food.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower! We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to share this information with our team in order to make future improvements.

    1 person found this helpful

  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service and excellent food. Will definitely go again!

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  27. Stella

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Great staff. The drinks were amazing as well. Highly recommend.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Whipped feta 10/10. Great staff and cocktails were delicious.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Cocktails were great. Loved the zodiac sign cocktail for “Cancer.” Delicious. Food was excellent. Homemade pastas were a hit. I would definitely recommend. It was just a little dead for a Thursday night. I can tell it has a good vibe, but it just wasn’t vibing last night.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  30. Nolagirl

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was amazing. Drink options were interesting. It was very loud inside and it wasn’t full.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  31. LivingLovingDiningInNOLA

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely evening with friends. The service was great and the food and drinks delightful.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  32. AlissaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was amazing and definitely worth the price point. Waiters were nice and accommodating with special request, and answered any questions we had.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  33. CarolynS

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very good. The ambience was very pleasant and the wait staff was very helpful. My brother had a great birthday.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Great vibe. Wonderful menu and delicious! Will be back!

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  35. LindaO

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    The noise level was way to "loud" for conversation and I found music selection odd.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower! We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to share this information with our team in order to make future improvements.

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  36. Colleen

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and ambience! Great drinks. Did shut down kind of early for a Friday.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  37. NolaTim

    New Orleans

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Bower was an excellent find. We were surprised it wasn’t more crowded as the food and service were excellent. One small quibble: they serve no coffee, which is key for me after dinner. It meant we left without dessert, which looked amazing.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    was looking forward to the Signature Fish Êntre dish & it was 86 At only @730 👎

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    We apologize that your experience was anything less than 5 stars. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to share this information with our team in order to make future improvements.

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  39. LTGTRNOLA

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are New Orleans "locals" but this was our first visit to The Bower. First of all, it's in a location that is somewhat easier to find nearby parking (on-street and paid lot) compared to some other Magazine Street restaurants. Upon entering, we were impressed with the design and decor. It mimics a 19th-century garden "bower" with an assortment of live plants hanging from an overhead trellis and a very calming vibe. We had various selections from their Coolinary menu. Everything was excellent. High-quality ingredients, well prepared and attractively plated with well-paced service. The excellent kitchen staff really appreciated our compliments on their talents, which were much deserved. By the way, this place is huge. It has ample indoor and outdoor seating, 2 bars, and can accommodate even large parties. It is also attached to a separate "cozier" space, Birdy's Behind the Bower (same owner), which hosts a daily brunch (which we will be trying soon). Overall, this was an excellent, very enjoyable dining experience, notable for friendly staff, pleasant decor, and truly excellent food!

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience dining with us! We hope to see you again soon!

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  40. susanb

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    I made an online reservation a week in advance and was put in the back room with very loud music -- not the vibe I signed up for. I am local and have gone there a few times -- we could barely hear ourselves talk because the music was very loud. Food was great but could not enjoy because it was too loud and uncomfortable.

    The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for visiting The Bower! We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to share this information with our team in order to make future improvements.

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FAQs

The Bower is rated 4.7 stars by 610 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Bower

1320 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thalia Street
  • Neighborhood
    Lower Garden District
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Premium Parking has a public lot available directly across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marcus Woodham
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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