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Birdy's Behind The Bower, New Orleans, LA

Birdy's Behind The Bower

4.6
4.6
492 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Birdy’s Behind the Bower is a breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot perched in the back of the Framework building, serving Southern-inspired, locally-sourced American cuisine alongside a welcoming outdoor courtyard. We partner with Sugar Roots Farm in New Orleans to source fresh, local ingredients for dishes that range from comforting, house-made breakfast staples to lighter, health-conscious fare. Celebrate on our chic patio or nestle in for a coffee and pastry to start your day.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon–Fri 9:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 302-2992
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Garden District
  • Cross Street
    Between Thalia St & Melpomene St
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 492 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for brunch

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    American

  • New Orleans

    Great for brunch

  • New Orleans

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Orleans

    American

492 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. We will definitely be back.

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  2. BryantG

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    such an amazing place and food! love having my sunday brunches at birdies!

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  3. chicagowinegal

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of my favorites for breakfast and as always, the food was delicious and the staff are great!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time at Birdy’s for brunch! The restaurant was incredibly cute and the staff was friendly. Food arrived quickly and was delicious!

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  5. ShannonS

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was so delicious! Can't wait to go back! The service was nice.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, this will become a regular for us and we plan to bring friends/family when they’re in town.

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  7. Nolagirl

    New Orleans

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a fun brunch place. Door and service was amazing.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome as always! Great ambiance and great food. We love the biscuit board and those homemade tots are a must! Great drinks, both coffee and cocktails. Always a great experience!

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  9. AndrewK

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect restaurant for a relaxed Sunday brunch. Food, drinks and service were great, and outdoor section was very comfortable.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Definitely will go back. Love how they served our dog before us. So it’s very dog friendly! The food was excellent as well! Throughly enjoyed this experience. Also the waiters and waitresses were very nice and super helpful!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My second time dining & it was just as great as the first. Only this time I was hungover. I can’t remember my servers name, but she was absolutely AMAZING. Very sweet, patient person. Knowledgeable about the menu and also how to cure a hangover. Not only did she pay attention to the needs of my guest and myself for our dining experience, but she went above and beyond to help making me feel better. Thank U for making my bday brunch extra special. The food was *chefs kiss*!! I had the croque madame w/ side salad, YUMMY!

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  12. PamS

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The wait staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The food was excellent. I had the Amanda meatball sandwich. So tasty.

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  13. IrisH

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birdys as always did not disappoint! Sam went above and beyond for my table to make sure we had everything we needed. Will be back again very soon! The queso fundido was to die for!

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  14. Ally

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The restaurant itself is very cute, but if you’re looking for a good meal, this is not the place. The homemade hash browns had no flavor, the sunny side up eggs were uncooked, the biscuits were dry and I will never return

    Birdy's Behind The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    We apologize that your experience was anything less than 5 stars. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to share this information with our team in order to make future improvements.

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  15. SindhuJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Loved the breakfast 'taters! The turkey sausage was also delicious :)

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  16. JamieO

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Food took 45 mins, came out cold and congealed. We sent back for a reheat. 15 minutes later, came out cold again.

    Birdy's Behind The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    We apologize that your experience was anything less than 5 stars. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to share this information with our team in order to make future improvements.

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  17. JennyM

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    So glad we found this gem! The brunch board was perfect for my friend and me! I would definitely go back next time I was in NOLA.

    Birdy's Behind The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for dining with us!

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  18. Livetoeat

    New York Area

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    It is a cute place. Would love to have had a cocktail but the day didn’t allow. Average food, fun place. Nice for outdoors.

    Birdy's Behind The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for dining with us!

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  19. brianna

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Super cute and super chill. The service was good and everyone was super nice. The food was mediocre but very Instagramable.

    Birdy's Behind The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for dining with us!

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  20. SamanthaR

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great location with outdoor seating. The breakfast options were creative and well-prepared. Every item tasted fresh and delicious. The service was friendly and attentive. The only negative comment I have it that they were playing very loud Halloween themed music (Thriller and the like) at 8 a.m. on a Saturday morning. I would have preferred something a little more chill for that time of day. Thankfully, the food and service were so good I could overlook the music choice.

    Birdy's Behind The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for dining with us! We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to share this information with our team in order to make future improvements.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Adorable ambience Food not so good but they were very busy which could explain the noise level and service

    Birdy's Behind The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    We apologize that your experience was anything less than 5 stars. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to share this information with our team in order to make future improvements.

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  22. DjSan2

    New Orleans

    99 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Delicious breakfast in a garden. Fresh salads and teas.

    Birdy's Behind The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for dining with us!

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  23. Brookie

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Great food! The location is stunning and right near so many little shops and a nice walking area! Service was okay but food came quick and was great!

    Birdy's Behind The BowerResponded on November 2, 2023

    Thank you for dining with us!

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  24. ChristinaK

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    The service was pretty slow and the servers were tending to a lot of large group/birthday parties for young girls. One of these groups were extremely loud and disrupted the whole vibe of the place. Our “hot” coffee was room temperature and a hot cup was offered to replace it but never brought out to us. Food was mediocre and was also room temperature and somewhat cold on the brunch board (cold waffles and cold pancakes). Glad to say we tried this place but don’t think we’d go back.

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  25. Monap02

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Service was extremely slow but overall food was delicious.

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  26. StephanieG

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Would love a bit more savory foods on the brunch board, more fruit to balance out the sweets.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food is always good and service is always outstanding. Great atmosphere for large or small groups

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  28. MichelleS

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed Birdys to celebrate brunch for my honey's birthday. Enjoyed reading the menu and seeing a wide variety of offerings from traditional breakfast fare like huevos rancheros to soft shell crab over a salad. From sandwiches with side salads to a biscuit basket with honey butter and jam. While we didn't order it, the shareable breakfast board impressed me the most...I will enjoy that next time. Service was timed well and I appreciated the manager Sam and her friendly welcome on our arrival.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time at Birdy’s and it was awesome! I took my best friend here before taking her to her surprise party and the waitress helped us throw her off so she didn’t suspect the surprise :) Great service and great food/drink!!

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  30. GenaC

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our first trip to Birdy's and will definitely be going back. Think it would be a great friend brunch location!

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  31. MimiJ

    New Orleans

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was very good. I had Huevos Rancheros. It could have been warmer. The Iced Latte was excellent. Service was good enough. Not sure who our waiter was because we interacted with three different people. I’m disabled and it was a challenge getting there because of parking. We ate outside. It was very noisy. Very expensive.

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  32. TexasConsultantFoodie

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu is easy, and delicious! Our server Blake was the best! And as we were leaving, the manager on duty stopped by to say hello. Such a great place to eat out on the patio, bring your dog with you, enjoy a great brunch - was my first time there and I definitely look forward to going back again!

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  33. PamWhitie

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    meal was great, service was outstanding & atmosphere was pretty cool

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  34. StephanieY

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cutest brunch spot! And food and drinks were delicious!

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  35. MatthewS

    New Orleans

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the service was excellent t. A great brunch option! Highly recommend to all looking for a hip new brunch spot in New Orleans!!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Great for taking pictures with your friends but the food is nothing to write home about. I ordered the roasted veggie bowl and the brown rice was super gritty and overcooked that I couldn’t even finish it. The other flavors on the plate were pretty tasty but the true gem was the simple yet inventive beet hummus. It was smooth and creamy and added a nice touch to an otherwise sub-par meal.

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  37. bambi

    Denver

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Still the best brunch breakfast place in the Lower Garden District. It attracts many guests from all over.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We met friends for brunch and had a great experience! We each got a different entree, and they were all absolutely delicious! Very cool place, fun vibe, super friendly staff! We will definitely be coming back!

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  39. RoMo

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fantastic lavender latte, so different. Floral/herbal tasting yet delicious. My friend and I enjoyed the pimento cheese appetizer. She had soft shell crab salad for her entree and she raved about it. Service was excellent.

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  40. WildlifeCathy

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this new breakfast/lunch spot. The food is awesome. Love the avocado toast, the cheese tray, chia pudding bowl... so many delicious things. It's innovative and fun. And that lavender latte - made just how I ask with minimal sweetness. Thanks Birdy's. We'll be back!

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FAQs

Birdy's Behind The Bower offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 302-2992.

Birdy's Behind The Bower is rated 4.6 stars by 492 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Birdy's Behind The Bower

1320 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130-4222

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Thalia St & Melpomene St
  • Neighbourhood
    Garden District
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon–Fri 9:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Regional American (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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