Bayona
Fine dining restaurant · French Quarter ·
Creative Louisiana fare in a charming cottage with a lush courtyard
Creative Louisiana fare in a charming cottage with a lush courtyard
"Bayona is a spot where you can get Creole dishes and linger with a couple of friends for a while and not feel like you’re part of a large march of tourists (unlike other classic spots like Galatoire's, which turn tables much faster). The courtyard, filled with plants and more cobblestones than a Roman sidestreet, is where you want to be. It feels like your own secret little garden where you can eat duck liver pate, braised rabbit, and fennel and pepper-crusted lamb loin that’s always cooked perfectly." - chelsea brasted, zella palmer, carlo mantuano, megan braden perry
"Bayona, set in an 18th-century Creole cottage, has been charming diners since Regina Keever and chef Susan Spicer opened the doors in 1990. Bayona drips with romance, but the vibe is casual and inviting. Pair chef Spicer’s award-winning global cuisine with one of the city’s most serene patios for fine dining in New Orleans." - Missy Frederick
"One of the most refined options on the list, Bayona has been charming diners since Regina Keever and chef Susan Spicer opened the doors in 1990. Set in a 200-year-old Creole cottage in the heart of the Quarter, Bayona drips with romance, but the vibe is casual and inviting. Spicer’s award-winning global cuisine and a great wine list are ideal for a special weekend lunch or a leisurely dinner on the patio." - Clair Lorell
"Classic spots in the French Quarter tend to turn tables fast, which can make it feel like you’re just a part of a large march of tourists. But at Bayona, you can linger in the plant-filled courtyard (that has more cobblestones than a Roman sidestreet) with a couple friends for a while over a bunch of Creole dishes. It feels like your own secret little garden where you can eat duck liver pate, veal sweetbreads, and fennel and pepper-crusted lamb loin that’s always cooked perfectly." - megan braden perry, zella palmer
"Bayona, set in an 18th-century Creole cottage, has been charming diners since Regina Keever and chef Susan Spicer opened the doors in 1990. Bayona drips with romance, but the vibe is casual and inviting. Pair chef Spicer’s award-winning global cuisine with one of the city’s most serene patios for fine dining in New Orleans." - Clair Lorell