Bayona is a New Orleans institution – one of those rare restaurants that becomes both a destination and a neighborhood treasure. For 35 years, this 200-year-old Creole cottage on the corner of Dauphine Street has been the stage for thoughtful cuisine, heartfelt hospitality, and a timeless sense of place.
Founded in 1990 by Regina Keever and Chef Susan Spicer, Bayona’s story begins with two culinary visionaries. Susan had honed her skills under Daniel Bonnot at the Louis XVI and studied in Paris before returning to New Orleans. Regina, a native and passionate home cook, brought her Sicilian family traditions and a lifelong love of food from her time traveling in Europe. Together, they combined rigorous French technique, worldly influences, and a reverence for local ingredients.…