Reviews for The Bywater in Los Gatos, CA
This is a great restaurant. I could’ve given a five star. But there is a reason for not giving it. I would definitely come... back again! Pros: 1. Great food. Everything was impressive, oysters, po boys, beignets are beyond my expectations. They arereally good! 2. Great vibe. I like the interior and bar. Very nice! 3. Servers are friendly and nice. Cons: 1. Super slowfor the food. After ordering, I waited for a long time for the appetizers and entrées. Even half an hour after finishing theentrees for desserts. They waived my dessert and had it free for me. Attitude was good. Despite that my server was a very niceperson. 2. They charge you extra 6% for the people in the kitchen and others. So the overhead is high. 3. Definitely some foodare overpriced. $20 for 3 broiled oysters is kinda crazy. My beef cheek is super delicious and flavorful but there are only foursmall thin pieces, which cost $31. Read more
Food here is downright insane when it comes to flavor. Drinks are solid too. Everyone is quite friendly. I knocked this down to... 4 stars because it was difficult to get service. We had to flag down a server several times and I consider us rather lowmaintenance. On top of it, I had hair in my food. By the time I got a replacement my family was already done eating. Waiterseemed like it wasn't a big deal. He offered to have it remade, but no discount or other show of making amends. Read more
We had a lovely dinner at The Bywater last week on the back patio. We enjoyed eating the gumbo, the fries, burger, special... salad, and of course had to top it all off with the beignets! Yum! they did have almost TOO MUCH powdered sugar but then againwho cares with melt in your mouth doughy fritters dipped in luscious chocolate! I liked the atmosphere and decor. We couldpretend for a couple hours that we were in NOLA and that was fun too! Also I loved the non-alcoholic raspberry shrub drink. Itwas pretty and delectable! Read more
We went on a Saturday night. The tables inside were full; reservation recommended. The tables outside had room though and we... were sat right away. The heat lamps were warm enough! We went for drinks and snacks (no main dishes). Cocktails were fun andstrong, lots to choose from. We got the voodoo slushy- would highly recommend. Comes in a small plastic cup but packs a punch.The locals only was fruity but not too sweet, the Pimm's cup was refreshing and delicious! The fries were zesty with a littlespice and perfectly crispy. The beignets were phenomenal. Highly recommend. Our server Shandra was excellent and so helpful! Shegave great menu recommendations and we can't wait to go back and try the food (and have her help us again!). Read more
The food is decent and service is excellent. The daily special rib is one of the best rib I had in bay area.
Plates are taste, new a good flavors. Always ask for the special of the day. They are always good. Po boys are ok. But the resto... do the plates are really tasty. They have patio for pets. The service is good Read more
Used to be very popular and visited once before. Nowadays, even with outdoor seating, the place was not packed as before. ... Unfortunately, I thought the food quality also took a step backwards. The oysters were pretty good, fresh. But, the meats werequite dry, not as flavorful as before. Service was good. Read more
Great food and friendly staff at this New Orleans themed restaurant. I had the Po boy, which was tasty and had very fresh bread.