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BABs, New Orleans, LA

BABs

4.7
4.7
790 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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 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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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

Menu

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What 790 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Service

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Healthy

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Lively

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

  • New Orleans

    Healthy

  • New Orleans

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BABs offers a delightful dining experience with "decadent luxurious pastas" and "perfectly and thoughtfully prepared seafood." Guests praise the "friendly service" and expertly curated wine and cocktail program. The atmosphere is inviting, and chef Nina Compton's imaginative cuisine consistently impresses. While some find it pricey, BABs remains a "must-visit" New Orleans gem.

790 Reviews

  1. David

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and innovative food served well in a convivial setting. Off the beaten path.

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  2. Cameron

    VIP

    Corpus Christi

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great evening and meal at BABs!! This is a regular stop when we’re in town and it was excellent again. Brought our older kids this time and they thoroughly enjoyed everything. Wonderful service and delicious meals. Haven’t had better octopus anywhere else!! We’ll be back!!

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  3. Jim

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good that we canceled our reservations the next night at an upscale NOLA restaurant and came back to BAB's to enjoy the rest of the menu.

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  4. Alicia

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The spaghetti, lasagna, and pasta special with mushrooms were absolutely delicious! Fresh, homemade taste.

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  5. Joby

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, absolutely amazing. From the time of walking in to leaving. A definite must.

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  6. Steve

    New York City

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space, interesting menu, friendly service. Dishes were over sauced and too salty, although they meant well.

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  7. lindsay

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Larry, Nina and team are always so accommodating! Love them! 🫶🏾

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  8. anita

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Loved to see Chef Nina Compton in the open kitchen. Drinks were very tasty as well. Cool vibe. Highly recommend.

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  9. Max

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! It was my wife’s birthday and the staff was so nice and made her feel very special! Top notch food, staff, and all around experience.

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  10. Robert

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem! Very hospitable staff and a very nice menu. Pure, well balanced flavours and excellent preparation of the fine and very fresh ingredients. Excellent wine choice too. We had a surprising natural savagnin wine matching every course. Usually not much of a desert lover but the chocolate cake blew me away anyway. Paired it with the dry madeira to accommodate for my European non-sweet tooth. Do not miss this restaurant.

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FAQs

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

BABs is rated 4.7 stars by 790 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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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