Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Bywater

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

New Orleans

Neighborhoods

BywaterCentral Business DistrictChalmetteFrench QuarterGarden DistrictLakeview/Gentilly

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

72 restaurants available nearby

1. The Country Club

4.8

Exceptional(1201)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Bywater

Booked 13 times today

Hidden away in the Bywater neighborhood, The Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday living. Our beautiful restaurant and bar deliver exquisite food and drink in sophisticated surroundings. We offer chef-driven cuisine inspired by Italian-French and Creole-Southern heritages. Our incredible menus by Chef Chris Barbato, formerly of Commander’s Palace, has all the foodies talking. Our award-winning wine program features more than 140 bottles from 13 countries and its very own private label wines. You MUST be 21 or over to dine with us. Some outdoor seating is available. If you would like to request outdoor seating, please do so when you arrive. We book up for Drag Brunch six months out, HOWEVER, as people cancel reservations they immediately become available online, so be sure to check back often. For Parties over 20 people please contact us directly.

2. Silk Road

4.4

Awesome(236)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • The Marigny

Booked 6 times today

Silk Road, a New Orleans restaurant, features the modern cuisine of India and Asia and incorporates those flavors with contemporary American cuisine. We only use fresh local ingredients and fresh seafood that is a signature of New Orleans. Come visit us in the beautiful Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans for an evening full of delightful wine, amazing cuisine, and good company.

3. GW Fins

4.9

Exceptional(20207)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • French Quarter

Booked 106 times today

Experience the cuisine that has created Raving Fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear, including baseball caps, are not permitted. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.

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4. Nobu - Caesars New Orleans

4.6

Exceptional(283)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Central Business District

Booked 28 times today

Discover an unparalleled culinary experience at Nobu, the Japanese restaurant created by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Located in the historic city of New Orleans, Chef Nobu will introduce his signature cuisine to Louisiana, setting a new standard for elevated Japanese dining in the heart of the Big Easy.

5. Meril

4.5

Awesome(6570)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Warehouse District

Booked 77 times today

Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s lively restaurant in New Orleans. Meril’s casual restaurant interior is marked by a signature open style kitchen and a large bar area, featuring a varied wine selection and craft cocktails. Named after his daughter, the restaurant showcases some of Chef Emeril’s favorite dishes that he loves to eat, featuring everything from Wood Fired Flatbreads to Korean Chicken Wings. Lagasse brings his expertise and distinguished hospitality to Meril, creating a deliciously spirited dining experience.

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6. Commons Club Bar & Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(528)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Central Business District

Booked 7 times today

The Kitchen at Commons Club offers an eclectic menu with reinvented takes on contemporary Southern dishes. Our menu offers a relaxed, yet elegant experience in The Big Easy. Prepare to go on a journey where “Everyone Leaves Feeling Better”.The Bar at Commons Club serves creative cocktails in a beautifully designed setting. Thoughtfully crafted drinks, wine and beer are enjoyed alongside tempting bar bites and a rotating lineup of live entertainment. The Shag Room is an intimate space for small groups to meet, connect, share stories and let their hair down. Decked in plush, luxurious fabrics, the lounge area is aptly suited for both a solo working session during the day or an evening night cap. For an even more exclusive feel, The Shag Room is also bookable for private gatherings or activations.

7. The Bower

4.5

Awesome(786)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lower Garden District

Booked 14 times today

The Bower is a culinary gem in the heart of New Orleans, where Southern charm meets modern American cuisine. Experience an inviting ambiance with lush greenery and industrial accents, illuminated by candlelight for an intimate dining experience. Executive Chef Marcus Woodham has crafted a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients and innovative techniques. Delight in small plates like Truffled Parmesan Bread and Whipped Feta, or enjoy house-made pastas that highlight the chef's skill. The beverage program features expertly crafted cocktails and a curated selection of wines, ensuring the perfect pairing for your meal. Whether celebrating a special occasion or seeking a memorable night out, The Bower offers warm hospitality, exquisite cuisine, and a captivating atmosphere that promises an unforgettable evening.

8. Sun Chong

4.4

Awesome(535)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • French Quarter

Booked 29 times today

SUN CHONG is more than a restaurant; it's Larry Morrow’s love letter to his maternal grandmother, a bridge from Seoul, South Korea, to New Orleans. This Asian Fusion Restaurant pays tribute to Sun’s journey through dishes that tell a story, underscored by classic hip hop music and innovative cocktails. Offering an array of Seafood Delights, Vegetarian Options, and Signature Cocktails, Sun Chong stands as a beacon of Upscale Dining in New Orleans. Every dish is a celebration of Exotic Asian Flavors, designed to offer a Fine Dining Experience that captivates and delights. Reserve A Table and immerse yourself in a culinary journey where tradition meets innovation, and every visit is a memorable feast.

9. Compère Lapin

4.7

Exceptional(2749)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Central Business District

Booked 31 times today

Compère Lapin - noun - "kom-pare la-pan" - 1. anthropomorphic rabbit character who served as the mischievous protagonist in Creole and Caribbean folk tales; 2. Chef Nina Compton's restaurant at the Old No 77 Hotel & Chandlery in the Warehouse Arts District of New Orleans. Meals aren’t about trends, shock value, or opulence.Meals are about moments, memories and those who surround you at your table.We believe in the complexity of simplicity, and the power of pure flavors. Our histories, vast and varied, deserve to be memorialized and romanticized by dishes that at once remind us of home and transport us to somewhere new.We don’t make food for everyone else, we make food for you.

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10. The Italian Barrel

4.6

Exceptional(3536)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 20 times today

Fine dining awaits you in our intimate dining area. Both indoor & outdoor as well as seating at our premier handcraft bar. Our marble-top bar greets you upon entry, you will find yourself in candle light looking at white linen tables that are positioned on beautiful wood and brick flooring surrounded by bottles of fine Italian wines. The Chef and Owner Samantha Castagnetti brings her city in Northern Italia to you via overnight shipments of imported Italian foods and boast over 40 wines almost all are served by the glass- 14 years and counting.. Come and see what everyone raves about! Authentic food is an understatement - this is the real thing. Reservations are most welcomed and taken only through OpenTable for parties of 12 or less.

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5.0
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3.8

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