Looking to uncover all that the Bywater has to offer? Get to know this New Orleans neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a barbecue joint to a wine bar.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in the Bywater, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. The Joint
Topping the list is barbecue spot The Joint, which offers barbecue, sandwiches and more. Located at 701 Mazant St., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,038 reviews on Yelp.
The Joint features locally made sausage smoked right out back along with baby-back ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken. Order some à la carte or make it a combo by choosing from sides like coleslaw, baked beans and potato salad.
2. Bacchanal Wine
Next up is wine bar and jazz and blues spot Bacchanal Wine, serving beer, wine, spirits and more, situated at 600 Poland Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 823 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This neighborhood haunt offers courtyard dining with a full calendar of live music seven days a week. The menu boasts more than 100 wines and includes bites like bacon-wrapped dates, grilled fish, charred octopus and watermelon gazpacho.
3. Pizza Delicious
Italian spot Pizza Delicious is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 617 Piety St., 4.5 stars out of 492 reviews.
Pizza Delicious offers bicycle delivery every night to the Bywater and the Marigny from 4 p.m.-9:45 p.m. According to the establishment's website, the two New York native owners bonded over a common love of pizza while attending school in New Orleans, so naturally they decided to open their own spot with hopes of bringing the East Coast pizza experience to the South.
4. Elizabeth's Restaurant
Elizabeth's Restaurant, a bar and Southern spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 1,000 Yelp reviews. Head over to 601 Gallier St. to see for yourself.
Get ready for menu items like biscuits and gravy, fried green tomatoes, chicken livers and a selection of classic egg dishes for breakfast and brunch. Then come back for dinner and grab some boudin balls, blue cheese oysters and foie gras. The restaurant also offers a selection of burgers, the ever-popular po'boys and main-course options like fried chicken, seared duck and stuffed catfish.
5. The Country Club
Check out The Country Club, a bar, country club and New American eatery at 634 Louisa St. It's attracted a local fan base, earning four stars out of 360 reviews on Yelp.
Membership has its privileges, and here it allows you to escape the 90 percent humidity by taking a dip in The Country Club's outdoor pool and sipping your cocktail at the poolside bar. Not a member? That's OK. The private club also offers day passes to nonmembers. Check out the establishment's website for all the details.
6. Mimi's
Finally, there's Mimi's, a local favorite with four stars out of 297 reviews. Stop by 2601 Royal St. to hit up the bar, which offers tapas and more, next time you're in the neighborhood.
"Love this place," Yelper Jamie G. said. "I was introduced to it by a friend who lives in the neighborhood and returned after a night out. It's got a neighborhood bar feel with incredible food, and they serve until 4:00 a.m."
