The Bywater

Bar & Lounge · Los Gatos, CA

The Bywater is a solid choice for a casual meal, especially if you're looking for Creole and Cajun flavors. Reviewers often mention the fried chicken, though some find it a tad overcooked. Consider visiting during Happy Hour for a good deal, as one diner noted a positive experience.

Cajun & Creole
Raw-Bar Fare
Outdoor Seating
Good for Groups

Happening nearby

Events around The Bywater

Storytime (Ages 0-5)Tuesday, September 29 · 11:00 AM PDTLos Gatos Library
Daydreamer Watercolor WorkshopTuesday, September 29 · 6:00 PM PDTL'Atelier Los Gatos
Gold ThursdayThursday, October 1 · 5:00 PM PDT- Downtown Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95030
St. Mary's Country FairFriday, October 2 · 5:00 PM PDT- St. Mary's School and Parish 219 Bean Ave. Los Gatos CA 95030
St. Mary's Country FairFriday, October 2 · 5:00 PM PDTSt. Mary's School and Parish 219 Bean Ave.Los Gatos, CA 95030
St. Mary's Country FairSaturday, October 3 · 10:00 AM PDT- St. Mary's School and Parish 219 Bean Ave. Los Gatos CA 95030

About

Creole & Cajun plates plus raw-bar fare & cocktails presented in cozy digs with vintage accents.

Ratings & Reviews

★ 4.4840 Google reviews

Brian Catania★★★★☆
I wanted specifically, to try their fried chicken. It was good. Not great but good. Nice and crispy. Maybe a tad overcooked. We had the Shells and cheese, otherwise known as mac and cheese, lol. Again good, not the best I've had. They let me swap coleslaw for red beans and rice. That was very good. One person had the smash burger and said it was good. Another friend had The Peacekeeper, which was a fried oyster and shrimp cowboy and said it was good. The beignets were good and good coffee. Almost forgot, we also tried the hush puppies which were outstanding served with hot honey.
6 months ago

Amir Hermelin★★☆☆☆
Service and atmosphere are good, and if you're just coming in for drinks - ignore this review and do go! BUT if it's food you're after - almost every dish, except for the dhrikoo, was mediocre to simply not edible. And I'm not setting the bar at restaurant level or the prices they ask - even if this was $10 street food, I wouldn't return. And I do like fried food, St Louis style etc etc. But they just don't know how to make decent food. Their signature fried chicken - OK crispy crust, but bland and tasteless on the inside. The ribs - don't "fall off the bone" even if you pry them off. In fact we had to return them because they were so chewy. The sides like potatoes or asparagus - sticky and heavy. Fried tomatoes - way too much crust can barely taste the tomatoes. And the list goes on. I didn't even bother tasting the dessert beighnets so can't comment on it. Sometimes when there's a one off dish I chalk it off as a fluke and give the place another shot. But here everything tastes bad (cocktail was good, though) - save your money and go elsewhere
11 months ago

Bruce S.★★★★☆
We didn't realize that it was Happy Hour when we arrived. We were seated inside a booth that was nice. Our server was just okay! The food was very good and tasty. We had two tacos, red beans and gumbo.
4 months ago