What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 11am - 2:30pm 5pm - 10pm Wednesday 11am - 10pm Thursday 11am - 2:30pm 5pm - 10pm Friday 11am - 2:30pm 5pm - 10pm Saturday 11am - 2:30pm 5pm - 10pm Sunday 5pm - 9pm

The Bywater

A taste of the Big Easy in the Bay Area. A neighborhood bar and eatery nestled in downtown Los Gatos inspired by all things New Orleans.
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Founded by Chef David Kinch of 3-Michelin Star Manresa Restaurant.

05/24/2026

MADSON WINES ON THE PATIO SUNDAY 5/31
WE’RE DOING SOME BLIND TASTING, MOSTLY MADSON AND A COUPLE OF WILD CARDS! COME TEST YOUR PALETTE AND WITH THE HELP OF THE LEGENDS .devino WE WILL ALL LEARN A THING OR TWO WHILE ENJOYING AMAZING WINE!!! Link to tickets in the bio

05/15/2026

MARDI GRAS MAGIC LIVES HERE YEAR AROUND!!! C’MON DOWN ITS FRIDAY, HAPPY HOUR STARTS AT 3 AND JAMBALAYA IS UP AT 5!!!

05/08/2026

HELL OF A RACE, HELL OF A PARTY!
152nd DERBY IN THE BOOKS! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONNED A BEAUTIFUL HAT, BROKE OUT A BOW TIE, ORDERED A JULEP AND A SOFTSHELL PO-BOY!!!
THANK YOU .evans FOR THE PICS!
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!

04/09/2026

CRAWFISH BOIL THIS SUNDAY!!! TICKETS IN THE LINK IN OUR BIO!! LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER!!!
davidkinch Nick LaMantia El Gueriloco Nick Alexander Guineau Mentone

04/04/2026

EL BYWATER EVERY MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUMMER El Gueriloco TOSTADA GAME STRONG! MEZCAL AND TEQUILA COCKTAILS FROM Nick Alexander Guineau ¡VEN CONMIGO A EL BYWATER! davidkinch

03/27/2026

FRIDAYS ARE FOR HOLDING COURT AT THE BAR IN THE QUEEN’S ENGLISH! TAKE AN EARLY LUNCH AND DON’T GO BACK TO THE OFFICE ‘TIL MONDAY OR MAYBE EVER! YOU’RE A PEACOCK YOU GOTTA FLY! MITCH IS MIXING DRINKS ALL DAY AND WE MAKE MUFFALETTAS NOW! BETTER PIMMS CUPS THAN WIMBLEDON!

NOW HIRING BOH! COMPETITIVE WAGES, TIP SHARE, SEASONAL MENU CHANGES, BE PART OF THE TEAM!Email your resume to info@theby...

03/06/2026

NOW HIRING BOH! COMPETITIVE WAGES, TIP SHARE, SEASONAL MENU CHANGES, BE PART OF THE TEAM!
Email your resume to [email protected]
Laissez les bon temps rouler baby

03/05/2026

🎥 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY WAS SO MUCH FUN THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT AND CELEBRATED WITH US! SEE YOU AT THE 20 YEAR!

02/27/2026

BRUCATO COMES TO BYWATER
THIS SUNDAY MARCH 1 @ 5:30pm
Make a reservation on the Upper Patio and enjoy a flight of Brucato Amaros for $25. James Clark from the distillery will be there giving the backstory and walking us through the tasting. Special cocktails from all the Bywater classics from the kitchen. COME PARTY ON THE PATIO! Reservation link in bio

01/24/2026

THE FATTEST PARTY IN TOWN KICKS OFF AT 2PM
TUESDAY 2/17!!!! BRING YOUR BOAS, MASKS, HATS, CAPES, WIGS, AND SHINY SHOES! AWARDS FOR BEST DRESSED! MUSIC STARTS AT 8PM!
Featuring LIVE AND IN PERSON The indomitable, unmistakable, BIG sound of THE BAYOU BRASS WITH LADY T! Make a reservation at OpenTable or just stop on by, walk-ins welcome! Extra seating available on the back patio.

Poster art
📷 .evans

LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER

Address

532 N Santa Cruz Avenue
Los Gatos, CA
95030

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 2:30pm
	5pm - 10pm
Wednesday	11am - 10pm
Thursday	11am - 2:30pm
	5pm - 10pm
Friday	11am - 2:30pm
	5pm - 10pm
Saturday	11am - 2:30pm
	5pm - 10pm
Sunday	5pm - 9pm

Website

http://www.thebywaterca.com/

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