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.

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

01/09/2026

10 YEARS IS A LONG TIME AND WORTHY OF AN EPIC CELEBRATION
Thanks you to all the employees and guests who got us here, we are throwing down this Friday, January 16 starting at 3pm. returns to join his prodigal son in the kitchen and is running the back bar. We got merch, smoked prime rib and snapper courtbouillon. $10 Hurricanes and Voodos. Throwback cocktails like The Hot One, Vote for Pedro, and the Irish Channel. COME SAY HI! THE BYWATER LOVES YOU BACK! THANK YOU! LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER!

12/07/2025

2025 WINTER BEER DINNER IS ON welcoming Sante Adairius and Private Press to the Bywater for a one night only, 6 course paired tasting menu.
Sunday, December 14 two seatings available
exploretock.com/thebywater for tickets, link in bio
PARTY ON A SUNDAY ITS THE HOLIDAYS GET AFTER IT

12/03/2025

MENTONE COMES TO LOS GATOS no they are not opening a new location, yet, but they are bringing their best to The Bywater for one night only. Monday, December 15, six courses with wine and cocktail pairings.
Tickets at exploretock.com/thebywater
WE WILL SEE YOU THERE!

11/07/2025

THE PERFECT PAIRING ALL DAY EVERYDAY our dressed oysters with apple granita and fresh mint alongside a glass of at the bar. Available lunch, dinner, anytime the doors are open. It’s Friday, cut out of work early and start your weekend with Mitch at the bar.

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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