The Bower

4.6

530 reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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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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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

29 May 2023

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 582-9738
Website
http://www.thebowernola.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Marcus Woodham

Location
1320 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Area
Lower Garden District
Cross Street
Thalia Street
Parking Details
Premium Parking has a public lot available directly across the street.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

Moms of The Bower
US$125.00 per person
15 Jun 2023 only
Join us for a four course dinner inspired by four wonderful mothers related to The Bower. Chef Marcus has prepared a lovely menu to pay tribute to these ladies and dishes that they make at home for their families. Each course is paired with wine that is produced by a female winemaker from a different region.

Popular dishes

Warm Castelvetrano OlivesUS$8.00
fennel, orange
Whipped FetaUS$14.00
house pickles, grilled baguette
Farm SaladUS$15.00
gem lettuce, spinach, radish, beets, sunflower seeds, dried cherries, herbs, Parmesan, honey and white balsamic vinaigrette
Crispy CauliflowerUS$15.00
napa cabbage, sweet garlic chili oil, sesame seeds, cilantro, green onions
Tuna TartareUS$17.00
avocado, cucumber, chilies, blue eyes tea gastrique, jackfruit and lime vinaigrette
Cherry Tomato SaladUS$16.00
chickpeas, mint, cilantro, pickled shallots, feta, chermoula yogurt
Bone MarrowUS$18.00
curried coconut broth, blueberry relish, Benton's country ham, fry bread
Prince Edward Island MusselsUS$16.00
andouille, ground shrimp, smoked tomato, preserved lemon, sweet and spicy house-made potato chips
Bower PotatoesUS$11.00
parsley, lemon, garlic, avocado buttermilk crema
Bubble and Squeak WaffleUS$18.00
cured salmon, smoked trout roe, dill, crème fraîche
Beef CarpaccioUS$19.00
canteloupe, arugula, goat's milk gouda, herbed caper and canteloupe vinaigrette
Roasted Gulf Shrimp and MushroomsUS$18.00
Lion's mane and chestnut mushrooms, parmesan and miso broth, orange compound butter

Large Plates

Pappardelle BologneseUS$28.00
pork, beef, parmigiano, aged balsamic, truffle cultured cream
Basil SpaghettiUS$23.00
pesto, preserved lemon, oven dried cherry tomatoes, burrata
Gulf Shrimp Confit ConchiglieUS$28.00
vodka sauce, sweet peas, hot peppers, fennel, chorizo pangrattato
Paneed PorkUS$26.00
corn, pickled shallots, pickled watermelon, mint, avocado buttermilk dressing, watermelon molasses
Confit Chicken QuarterUS$25.00
heirloom cherry tomato, sweet corn, summer peppers, local goat cheese, oregano vinaigrette
Gulf FishUS$33.00
crispy basmati rice, Maggie's mushrooms, lobster and tomato broth, citrus and arugula salad

Charcuterie

[2 oz Portion] 1 Meat - $9, 2 Meats - $17, 3 Meats - $25

Coppa
dry cured whole pork muscle, fennel seed, mixed peppercorns, oregano
Prosciutto
Italian dry cured ham
Finochietta
dry cured sausage, fennel, fennel pollen
N'Duja
fermented spreadable salami
Duck and Date Rillettes
whipped duck legs, thyme
Chicken Liver Mousse
truffle oil, creme fraiche
Chorizo
spanish, garlic, smoked paprika

Cheese

[1 oz Portion] 1 Cheese - $8, 2 Cheeses - $14, 3 Cheeses - $19

Cabrales Blue - Spain
cow, goat's milk
Castica di Bufala - Italy
soft, buffalo milk
Chiriboga Blue - Germany
soft, unpasteurized cow's milk
Hook's 10 Year Aged Cheddar - Wisconsin, USA
semi-hard, cow's milk
Benning Goat Gouda - Netherlands
hard, goat's milk
Brillat-Savarin - France
semi-soft, cow's milk
Cremont - Vermont, USA
soft, cow and goat's milk
Alma de Cerro w/ Red Wine - Spain
hard, goat's milk
Pata Cabra - Spain
soft, pasteurized goat's milk
Ubriaco al Prosecco - Italy
semi-hard, cow's milk

Boards

Chef's SelectionUS$35.00
a daily rotating selection of 3 cheeses & 3 meats accompanied by house pickles, condiments and sliced baguette (ask your server about todays selection - no substitutions)

What 530 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

New Orleans / Louisiana
Great for outdoor dining
New Orleans
Great for outdoor dining

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Zeef122
Baltimore
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Troy the bartender had great recommendations. The crispy cauliflower was phenomenal! Nice happy hour!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for taking care of my good friend and his date. They absolutely loved it and said the service was fantastic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2023
overall3food3service5ambience1
It prepared for outside seating in rain conditions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 May 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Cannot split bills for over 4 people which can create some issues if you don’t plan.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our service what AMAZING!! Food was good and love the ambiance is lovely. We’ll be back
TL
TLH530
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Server was friendly, yet quite slow to visit our table throughout the meal. Dishes and glasses were piling up, we were only offered a second drink at the end of the meal. Food was aspirational at best. Menu descriptions were exciting and execution was lacking. Parmesan bread appetizer was quite greasy and soggy. Cauliflower appetizer was tasty. Caesar salad was very nice and fresh. Gulf fish was a good dish, fresh and well presented, though a bit bland. Outside patio has a strange, disjointed feeling. Tables seem temporary and randomly arranged. We wanted to love it as interior is beautiful and menu sounds terrific. With so many spots to choose from, this would not be a first pick or revisit.
RB
RonaldB
New Orleans
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was phenomenal !!! Service was very good! Everyone in our party loved the food!
L
Lexidoc
New York Area
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant. Very pretty inside and has large covered outdoor space that is nice even when it's raining. You can easily make a delicious meal out of a selection of their small plates, or some small plates and shared full meals. The small plate potatoes are one of my favorite things in the world to eat. They have a nice wine list and wines by the glass, also craft cocktails.
t
thesadester12
Toronto
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 6 May 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
The interior of the restaurant is beautiful. We were seated on the patio under a tent with astroturf - no music playing, not a vibe. The magazine margarita was great. The whipped feta was good, tuna tartare was not. Pappardelle was okay, the sauce was sweet. Overall, the food mediocre. The servers were nice, but generally it was slow. There are better restaurants in NOLA.
DM
DrMrsRo
New Orleans
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
The drinks were hit or miss, the food was excellent in some spots and really off in others. Not consistent at all.
S
Sabtos
Cleveland
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Modern and creative with excellent cocktails, I could have stayed all night just working through their entire cocktail list if I were able to handle all that booze. The food was very good, and the large plates were extremely filling. Having a few small plates and splitting one large would have been plenty.
MM
MeghanM
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Staff was wonderful. Ambience was perfect and the plants everywhere were beautiful. Cocktails were great. The food was absolutely delicious, but I found it to be overpriced for the serving sizes.
K
Kate
Baltimore
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good find on the lower garden district, delicious small plates, really hearty pasta. Only 2 desserts on offer but they were both amazing. Loved the decor, would def recommend and/or go back!
NL
NancyL
New Orleans
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday Celebration.. 1st time at establishment for dinner .. Great time !! Loved the menu variety…
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was taken back on how amazing this place. Everything from the small plates to the drinks were excellent. My favorite food items that i tried was the whipped feta appetizer and the pasta!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The meal, service and ambiance were perfect. Thank you.
DS
DjSan2
New Orleans
86 reviews
vip
4.0
86 reviews
Dined on 18 April 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great happy hour! Delicious drinks and snacks. Go for the friendly service and lovely decor.
WJ
WJLB
New Orleans
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Noah provided great service! As always delicious food!
CM
CourtneyM
New Orleans
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 April 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
Menu sounds delicious, but the flavors do not come together. Sadly one of the worst meals I’ve had in NOLA, and especially disappointing since the price was $$$.
CS
CreativeSoul
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, drinks, and service. Great place for solo dates as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 11 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed an amazing night at The Bower, celebrating a birthday. Space was beautiful, food and drinks were just delicious, and the service could not have been better.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 April 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service and ambiance was great all the food was delicious as well but they were a little limited on options for food. But amazing restaurant overall!
NO
NOLALADY007
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great experience. The food was great. The drinks were great. The entire environment was gorgeous. I can’t wait to come back. Thank you!
SJ
StephanieJ
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fabulous and excellent service. Loved sitting in the front with curtains partially closed for a more intimate ambiance for our larger group Highly recommend getting the whipped feta
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 April 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Food wasn’t worth the price and wasn’t anything out of the ordinary, but ambiance and drinks are great!
LM
LisaM
New Orleans
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 27 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely meal at The Bower. We are in the courtyard just as the sun was going down. The food was delicious, the drinks inventive and tasty, and the service was friendly.
D
Dmay
Tallahassee
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on 26 March 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
The ambiance is amazing!! So much potential for a cool spot to eat. Servers and staff super sweet but just not knowledgeable of service industry. Maybe they just had a bad night? As many servers as tables but all stacked up waiting for kitchen. Maybe kitchen not run well? Not sure what manager was off but it was all off. If ran right it’s a really cool concept collectively with the vibe and the food and drink selections.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 25 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, the atmosphere was nice, and our server, Melissa was amazing and friendly
A
Andy
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 25 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and nice outdoor seating area!
CO
CaitlinO
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My daughter and I had a delicious meal here with lovely staff and a really nice ambiance. The cauliflower was interesting and super tasty and the green spaghetti was outstanding. Really nice meal.
R
Ramon
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was absolutely amazing. True Foodie lavel restaurant that compares to LA & NY & SF.
C
Cnelson
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, ambiance and service was amazing the drinks were strong and so good omg I can’t rave about this place enough.. My husband and I will definitely be back. This place is super cute for a date night, or even a girls night at the bar for drinks.
JC
JulieC
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 18 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner! So very yummy. Had the crispy cauliflower and gulf shrimp and mushrooms. Our server Melisa was the best.
m
martig
New Orleans
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on 17 March 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
We have had much better meals at The Bower. Drinks were good - I got the gin punch for happy hour. We split the Bone Marrow/shrimp toast app (which my wife thought was very good but I found a bit too fatty) and the Gulf Fish that tasted a bit too "fishy" for her taste. Better luck next time.
D
Dbarrios
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 March 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great ambiance, wonderful soft lighting, greenery, and interior design. The front of the house staff was super accommodating to change our table from outdoors to indoors on a busy night. They went out of their way to accommodate us. Our server Cindy was professional and kind and we never waited for anything. (It’s hard to find excellent service these days.) Interesting menu and great creative cocktails. I will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on 17 March 2023
overall2food1service2ambience4
This place is not good. Especially for New Orleans, where great restaurants abound. We tried it because of the good reviews, but the service was very poor and food was barely edible. Every drink took 30 min or more to arrive at our table, and our orders were not taken for a very long time. The tostones that came with the tuna tartare were tough and inedible. The pappardelle dish was sweet - many of us ordered it but could not finish it. I never write bad reviews and am not hard to please, but it was quite impressive how bad this restaurant was.
a
acsumners
New Orleans
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 17 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Bower is easily one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The cocktail program is innovative, the wine list is progressive, and the food is some of the best in the city. Don’t sleep on this place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it all
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great work dinner - drinks were great and the food amazing! Highly recommend.
J
Jim1
New Orleans
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 11 March 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very nice restaurant. The service was great. Not a big menu but all the food was excellent.

FAQs

The Bower is rated 4.6 stars by 530 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

29 May 2023

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

1320 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

Cross Street
Thalia Street
Area
Lower Garden District
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.thebowernola.com/
Phone number
(504) 582-9738

The Bower

Make a booking

Additional information

Moms of The Bower

Gulf Fish

Basil Spaghetti

Chorizo

Small Plates

Warm Castelvetrano OlivesUS$8.00

Whipped FetaUS$14.00

Farm SaladUS$15.00

Crispy CauliflowerUS$15.00

Tuna TartareUS$17.00

Cherry Tomato SaladUS$16.00

Bone MarrowUS$18.00

Prince Edward Island MusselsUS$16.00

Bower PotatoesUS$11.00

Bubble and Squeak WaffleUS$18.00

Beef CarpaccioUS$19.00

Roasted Gulf Shrimp and MushroomsUS$18.00

Large Plates

Pappardelle BologneseUS$28.00

Basil SpaghettiUS$23.00

Gulf Shrimp Confit ConchiglieUS$28.00

Paneed PorkUS$26.00

Confit Chicken QuarterUS$25.00

Gulf FishUS$33.00

Charcuterie

Coppa

Prosciutto

Finochietta

N'Duja

Duck and Date Rillettes

Chicken Liver Mousse

Chorizo

Cheese

Cabrales Blue - Spain

Castica di Bufala - Italy

Chiriboga Blue - Germany

Hook's 10 Year Aged Cheddar - Wisconsin, USA

Benning Goat Gouda - Netherlands

Brillat-Savarin - France

Cremont - Vermont, USA

Alma de Cerro w/ Red Wine - Spain

Pata Cabra - Spain

Ubriaco al Prosecco - Italy

Boards

Chef's SelectionUS$35.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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