Bywater

Best Restaurants in Bywater, New Orleans

Three spots in Bywater. Two clear our top tier.

New Orleans
July 15, 2026
Acamaya leads with a 50 Best nod, a Michelin Bib Gourmand, and a James Beard Finalist badge — small footprint, heavy hardware. Saint-Germain backs it up with a Michelin One Star and its own Beard Finalist nod. Bacchanal rounds it out at Damn Good, carrying a Beard Finalist badge from 2020. Three spots, three separate accolades — that's not a coincidence in this neighborhood.