BABs

4.9

770 Reviews

$30 and under

Bistro

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly

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

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, Caribbean, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 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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Experiences

New Years Eve
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for a special Prix Fixe menu New Years Eve Prix Fixe Menu $125/per person (plus tax + gratuity) Antipasti Marinated Olives / Peppers / Tomatoes / Collard Green Pesto / Grissini Appetizer Cotechino / Lentils Entrée White truffle Risotto / Shaved Mushrooms Barolo Braised Short Ribs / Creamy Polenta Dessert Struffoli

What 770 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

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770 Reviews

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William
New Orleans
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nina Compton is an imaginative and highly skilled chef who consistently produces excellent food. Cocktails and service are top notch. We always have a great dining experience at both BABs and Compere Lapin and you gotta love the parking at BABs!
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Alison
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved BAB! The food was inspired and delicious. The service was fantastic from start to finish.
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Renee
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, lovely atmosphere. A little spendy for the portions you get but very tasty.
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Marianne
Sydney
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everything was tasty, friendly service, a little out of the way to get to
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Genie
New Orleans
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I just went to the holiday cooking class and it was fabulous. Cooking for the holidays has always been stressful and I often forget the simple things like gravy and bread b/c I'm trying to get all the large dishes out on time. Today I learned some great dishes that I will be doing this Thanksgiving. Tips on what can be done ahead of time and not take up the entire refrigerator and the items to easily be done the morning of thanksgiving will make this year less stressful. I'm very excited to have some new recipes to share with my family. And this will be my first year that I am actually looking forward to cooking a turkey rather than ordering one.
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Tanya
Melbourne
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food and service we have had in New Orleans. We sat at the bar for a more personal experience. Highly recommend.
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Chris
New Orleans
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Decadent luxurious pastas. Perfectly and thoughtfully prepared seafood. Expertly curated wine and cocktail program. Friendly service that always wants you to have your best meal. Nina and Larry have created a true gem.
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Unique
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely amazing food. We ate at a lot of places while in NOLA, and Bywater had the most interesting and unique flavors. An enjoyable experience - we were dancing in our seats as we ate.
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RitaR
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place for coffee and a treat! Beautiful corner, helpful staff, comfortable cafe and a great addition to the neighborhood!
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BillGrantAtl
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing experience! Our food was amazing and lived up to the hype. The cabbage salad is life-changing. Our waitress, the one from Wisconsin, was awesome, personable and real. The space and ambience are both comfortably sophisticated. Easily my new favorite restaurant in NOLA and easy to see why the chef received the James Beard Award!
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FAQs

BABs offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 605-3827.

BABs is rated 4.9 stars by 770 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Additional information

Cross street
Chartres St and Montegut St
Neighborhood
Bywater
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 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

Website
https://babs-nola.com/
Phone number
(504) 605-3827

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BABs

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Experiences

New Years Eve

Menu

What 770 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does BABs offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is BABs restaurant rated?

Is BABs currently accepting reservations?

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