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.
Premium Parking has a public lot available directly across the street.
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Gluten-free Options, Vegan
Popular dishes
Menu
The Bower's menu was last updated 2024-10-22.
2024
Small Plates
Whipped Feta $14.00
house pickles, grilled baguette
Truffled Parmesan Bread$15.00
local honey, truffled cream, garlic, crushed red pepper
Bower Potatoes$11.00
parsley, lemon, garlic, avocado buttermilk crema
Spicy Scallop Arancini $15.00
red vinegar cucumbers, lemon crème fraÎche
Crispy Octopus $17.00
new potatoes, smokey aioli, sweet summer onions
Lamb Meatballs$17.00
local yogurt, ferments, calabrian chili, lemon
Gala Apple & Brussels Sprout Salad$16.00
dry cherries, spiced pine nuts, gorgonzola, hot honey vinaigrette
Ora King Salmon Crudo$18.00
avocado, pickled sweet onions, coriander, english cucumbers, roe
Smoked Carrots$16.00
green chili, pecans, cilantro, lemon, labneh, grissini
Charcuterie & Cheese
Chef's Selection
a daily rotating selection of 3 cheeses & 3 meats accompanied by house pickles, condiments, and sliced baguette (ask your server about today's selections - no substitutions)
Large Plates
Gulf Fish$35.00
green beans, cherry tomato confit, green olive tapenade, piccata sauce
lion’s mane and chestnut mushroom ragout, egg yolk, sweet peas, truffle cream, pecorino
Cacio e Pepe$20.00
spaghetti, pink and green peppercorns, parmesan
Chicken Parmesan$29.00
calabrian chili tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil vinaigrette, buttered spaghetti
Chef's Tasting
full table participation required
4 Courses$65.00
Optional Wine Pairing $45.00
What 796 people are saying
The Bower reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
4.4Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bower offers an enchanting experience with "great staff," "great service," and "great food," making it a top choice for dining in New Orleans. Guests rave about the "amazing flavors," "fantastic environment," and a menu that changes with the seasons. The ambiance is "quaint and perfect for date night," ensuring an "amazing experience" every time.
796 Reviews
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Kate
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great place for dinner - everything was delish! My only qualms - loud bday party next to us and the swordfish was a tad on the salty side. Our waitress was fantastic! We had scallop arancini / whipped feta / osso buco and tuna. Would definitely recommend this place!
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Jerry
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
.Nice little spot outside of the busy quarter. looked like it was a locals favorite. Great service, fantastic food
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Leah
Northampton3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great meal, fabulous experience from start to finish. The staff are amazing and can’t do enough to make it a memorable experience.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very happy with my visit! Both food & service were excellent.
The BowerResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave is a review & supporting a local business. I'm so glad to see you had a 5-star experience dining with us and we look forward to hosting you again!
Best,
The Bower
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Bianca
New Orleans2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
Overall 3
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 5
The restaurant was great ! After dinner, we thought we could go to the bar next door to sit and have another cocktail. Apparently you need to make a reservation at the bar, which we thought was weird being in New Orleans. The bartender politely told us to check back in with the restaurant next door before we could be seated at the bar (even though there was no one occupying any chairs). I just couldn’t wrap my head around why they would refuse servicing people who are willing to pay for the wonderful experience & service. It was very weird vibes and didn’t sit well with us at all. It was a completely different experience from the restaurant vs the bar. Just fyi for anyone next time !
The BowerResponded 4 days ago
Bianca,
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed dinner, but am so sorry about your experience at The Bower Bar! It looks like we had a private event later that night, so the staff was probably making sure we didn't doublebook - I'm sorry that was not communicated & I totally understand how it gave weird vibes. Thanks for letting us know! We will communicate this with the team.
Best,
The Bower
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Jodie
Washington DC1 review
2.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
Overall 2
Food 1
Service 3
Ambience 3
We had been to the Bower previously and was a great meal, so we were excited to go back. Different story this visit. The food was awful. The feta dip was very salty, even for feta. The basil pasta was a mealy, gummy tasteless mess. Was difficult to eat. I’m not sure I would go back.
The BowerResponded on March 20, 2025
Jodie,
I'm so sorry to hear you didn;t have the 5-star experience we aim to provide. Thank you for your feedback - it will be used at our staff meeting & can only help us improve our craft. I hope you will consider us an option in the future.
Best,
The Bower
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debbie VIP
New Orleans7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great staff.
Great Service.
Great Food
Will be going back
The BowerResponded on March 11, 2025
Debbie,
Thank you for taking the time to leave is a review & supporting a local business. I'm so glad to see you had a 5-star experience dining with us and we look forward to hosting you again!
Best,
The Bower
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Mark VIP
Las Vegas11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This is a very nice quaint location - the food was very good and the service was even better! Drinks were made nicely and the attention to our table was excellent. Not too loud so were able to have good conversation without yelling over one another. Highly recommend this location.
The BowerResponded on March 11, 2025
Mark,
Thank you for taking the time to leave is a review & supporting a local business. I'm so glad to see you had a 5-star experience with our food, atmosphere, and beverages! We look forward to hosting you again!
Best,
The Bower
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Alexandra
West Palm Beach2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 3
Ambience 3
The food was decent. I wish it were hot. I thought the prices could have been better for the value and quality of the food. It was a good birthday celebration overall!
The BowerResponded on March 11, 2025
Alexandra,
Thank you for taking the time to leave is a review & supporting a local business. I'm glad you enjoyed your birthday celebration. Thank you for your feedback on pricing and food temperature - it's appreciated!
Best,
The Bower
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David
New Orleans2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Jackson was excellent and we had a great meal. Looking forward to next visit.
The BowerResponded on March 11, 2025
David,
Thank you for taking the time to leave is a review & supporting a local business. I'm so glad to see you had a 5-star experience dining with us and we look forward to hosting you again!
Best,
The Bower
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