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Bayona

430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3406
504-525-4455
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Ranked #82 of 1,162 restaurants in New Orleans
Price range: $31 - $40
Cuisines: Cajun & Creole, Mediterranean, Eclectic, International
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: St. Louis
Description: Bayona, in its 22nd year, is nestled in the heart of the French Quarter in a charming 200 year old Creole Cottage punctuated by a lush, tropical courtyard. The cuisine of our James Beard Award winning Chef Susan Spicer is rooted in France, circles the globe for inspiration, and lands firmly in New Orleans to embrace the wealth of our local bounty and rich cuisine. Chef Spicer's partner Regina Keever has assembled a staff that is dedicated to expertly guiding you through your wine list and menu choices in order to seamlessly serve you in a knowledgeable, unpretentious, and professional manner. Regina and Susan would like to cordially invite you to join us and experience for yourself the atmosphere, cuisine, and service of one of New Orleans great gifts to the culinary world.
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Mississippi
Top Contributor
68 reviews 68 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary at Bayona. This was not our first time but it had been a while. Food was very good, service very good, nice wine list. Throw your watch away before you enter because you cant worry about time, which is the way I like it. You will probably get seated 15-20 min after your reservation time... More

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Detroit
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24 reviews 24 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Cannot believe this place is not ranked higher. Food and service are wonderful. We had the Saturday light lunch for $25 (3 courses) and everything was great. After disappointing trips to Emeril's and Muriels this trip decided to go back for dinner that same night to Bayona. Wanted a sure thing. We were not disappointed. Food is really inventive, but... More

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48 reviews 48 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW via mobile

We tripped over this restaurant as we left our hotel and only after an excellent meal, on the way to the bathroom did I discover a whole wall of well deserved rave reviews. Interesting, innovative modern food, beautifully presented. A big thumbs up.

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Atlanta, GA
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62 reviews 62 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Love this restaurant. Delicious meal of salmon, Caesar salad...rabbit entree and quail appetizer got rave reviews from my friends. Scallop starter was also a hit. This lady chef rocks!!!

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West Palm Beach, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

had a wonderful lunch at Bayona, prefixed menu with beautiful selection. Fresh flowers, nice dining experience.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

For Saturday brunch at the delightful Bayona you get a choice of three artfully prepared, delectable dishes. They call it a light lunch & classify the dishes into three categories - something like starters, salads, & desserts. But you can choose anything you want from the menu so, for instance, could ask for three starters or two salads & a... More

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London, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

I walked in as a solo traveller for a late lunch and they happily seated me within a few minutes. There is a prix fixe menu for lunch which is very reasonable. Bayona is known for their garlic soup so ofcourse I had to give it a go. It was delicious and very garlicky. I then had the crawfish beignets... More

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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

Had dinner on a Tuesday evening. The restaurant atmosphere was nice - cozy, but not too loud. It is small quarters so you still get to hear all the tables around you, but dont have to scream. They have a courtyard, but was closed for renovations. The food was excellent, had items from the daily special menu. The portions are... More

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Tampa, Florida
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

We went to Bayona's this last weekend. We arrived a bit early for our reservation which seemed to throw them off a bit. They seemed a little put out by this. But any bad feelings I might have had by the initial impression was erased when the Sweetbread appetizer made it to our table. It was simply fantastic! as was... More

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See 3 more reviews by WhiteFla for New Orleans
Oakville, Canada
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28 reviews 28 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Like TobyBoston, I've eaten in a lot of places and I would rank Bayona way up the list. Fantastic service from Jane - and the food was really special. Had the pork chop - not a usual choice for me - and I almost wept. My wife had swordfish - also top notch. Don't know how this is only 99th... More

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