Bayou Wine Garden

My dad and I stopped in during our vacation to New Orleans. We were looking for a fun, but quiet wine bar that would give us a break from the exhilerating chaos of the French Quarter/Bourban Street, and this was just the place! The wine selection was fantastic. The bordeoux I chose was wonderful, and our bartender was fantastic. He was engaging, kind, and knowledgable about the area. My dad and shared a ceaser salad as a little midday snack and it was really good. The croutons were buttery, crunchy and light, and the romaine was very crispy and fresh. We fell in love with the winery's atmosphere and all the side stuff it has to offer. It is a great gem and totally worth the drive.

One of my favorite spots in Mid City! The courtyard is beautiful and the drinks are always wonderful and reasonably priced. During crawfish season, they have some of the best crawfish in the city. They also host regular events like art markets, trivia, paint and sip, wine tastings, pet adoptions, etc.

Good spot when it's later than most places stay open. About 10:30 in the evening and the patio was lively and about half a dozen people inside at the bar. Had a couple of glasses of wine on tap. Wanted to try a glass before committing to it, and was offered a taste. My guess is it's not a popular wine, because the taste I got was extremely warm. When wine is on tap, the first couple of ounces have been sitting in the hose, and should be discarded if the wine hasn't been served in a while. We wanted the mussels, but were unavailable. It's hard to get certain seafood items during certain times of the year. The shrimp ceviche was very good, especially on a hot summer night. The tenders and fries, which were chosen in place of the mussels was a very large portion. The cauliflower taco was very good. Frankly, the only thing I would change is to cut the florets in half if they are going to be to 'rare'. The cauliflower was still crunchy, almost raw, which made folding the taco shell around it impossible. The taco was delicious. A couple of glasses of wine, a plate and two apps was just $56. Overall, a very nice night.

Bayou Wine Garden is a little out of my normal field of travel. That said, I am very happy I took the trip. A great little wine bar with a very cool vibe. The service could not be friendlier or better. A great wine selection including many great choices on tap. Prices are very reasonable. I did not eat but the food looks great as well. I will definitely return and refer my friends. If you like wine, good food or just a really cool little spot to enjoy some wine you should really give Bayou Wine Garden a try. I don’t think you will be disappointed.