The Bywater

The Bywater runs from the Industrial Canal to where it meets the Marigny around the railroad tracks that run perpendicular to the River. Finally in 2016, I took the 5 Marigny/Bywater bus out to The Joint. Ribs are fabulous, brisket perfectly cooked and the sausages to die for. The sides, not so much. Save room (if you can) for the peanut butter pie. Ridic! 701 Mazant @ Poland

The Joint - the ribs are ridiculously good!

Front of the Joint - occasionally the 5 Bywater bus actually does stop out front 

From here, literally a block away is Bacchanal. The BBQ from The Joint just may waft through, but this place is all about the wine, cheese, charcuterie, cheese and live music. It is wine bar, store, music venue and restaurant rolled into one. 600 Poland Street. 

Sometimes it’s good to get away from the New Orleans cuisine - and if you do, grab some great Italian food at Paladar 511. Best bolognese for the price I have had plus the pizzas are top notch. Vibe and people watching outstanding - and open on Mondays.

The Country Club is a place that I discovered during my visit in 2021.  Great food and restaurant with a pool in the back. Yummy cocktails and beer available. Great as a relax and a break from your walking or on a hot day. 

There are some other great watering holes nearby here, including Jack Dempsey's, Bar Redux, and of course music venue Vaughn's, made famous by trumpet man Kermit Ruffins. Old school dive bar, vibe that has a pot of red beans of rice in the bar of the bar available free for the patrons. As usual, during the gigs there will appear out of nowhere a BBQ Smoker outside - just bring your food in and watch the show! So typical New Orleans y'all! 

800 Lesseps @ Dauphine

Corey is a Thursday regular at Vaughn's

Bar Redux - Creole Cuisine with Caribbean Vibe

THIS place! No trip to the Bywater, or New Orleans for that matter would be complete without a trip to Elizabeth's. I have only been for brunch - the praline bacon is out of hand, as is the french toast burrito. What?? Dinner menu looks amazing as well. Be prepared to wait, with a cocktail of course. Stay awhile - you will want to...601 Gallier Street @ Chartres

A good idea is to walk from the Bywater up either Dauphine (my favorite) or Royal through the Marigny to the French Quarter. Maybe two miles, but on a beautiful day and with a camera, you can have a great meander.

Houses of the Bywater