The Bayou Restaurant

I came pre Covid and had such a wonderful time I wanted to return ; food was different and fun. Tonight was lackluster it was quick to get seated slow to even get a drink the place wasn't packed yes there were some tables but it wasn't crazy. The staff wasn't rude and nice enough so I left a star on for that . The pull boys were good; oysters seamed fresh the crawfish had to be frozen and broth was lacking in flavor; the coleslaw needed mayo and more condiments. Parking is on street metered until 9 . Bathrooms are downstairs over all just an ok time we need a bit more to keep patronizing .

It's been a while since I've been to the Bayou and I must say it was quite lovely to pop in there this afternoon for an early dinner as you can see we were quite hungry and we ordered quite a bit and we took home quite a bit as well- however everything was delicious. Service was terrific - the food was delicious and made to order- the drinks were good, my friend loved the gator which is the reason why we went to the restaurant. I recommend you go visit them - the ambience is low key pop in on the weekends they have live music.

Whoever said you can't go home again...probably never even remotely considered this small bar in lower Westchester. But nevertheless, the sentiment applies.

I used to frequent this establishment back in the day. It was an absolute favorite when I lived in the Bronx and some of my best friends were nearby in Mt. Vernon. At a recent reunion... the experience did not live up to the memory.

Nothing terrible at all food-wise, but nothing great either. Well, the stuffed jalapeño appetizer was pretty disappointing--not poppers at all, just actual jalapeños stuffed with cheese--very odd. I got a fried catfish po boy which was fine but kind of bland, while my girlfriend doubled down on the jalapeño, getting Mac and cheese with jalapeño added. It was also ok but very greasy. Our friend got jambalaya that he had to douse in hot sauce for the desired effect.

Service was--and I know this sounds like a line, but---literally someone who must have been like 12 or 13. Son of the owner? I dunno. It was weird and so painfully slow--we were here virtually 2.5 hours--but we didn't want to complain because--you know--then you're being mean to a kid!

I remember loving this place so back on the day. It was always packed, with good booze and brews and live music and games on in the background. Perhaps an off night (it was a rare (this year) cold winter night, but there was football on, yet the place felt quiet and dull and everything was just ok. Like I said, nothing wrong, but nothing exactly right, either.

You have to and I repeat you have to just get everything on the menu you will not be disappointed whew I can taste the voodoo wings now

Great service but the crawfish smells like ammonia. The sandwiches were pretty good, voodoo wings are yummy, and drinks are watered down/made wrong.

Back in the day was a frequent visitor. Just happen to be in the area. The restaurant looked the same including the ceiling tiles. Food was good but not the same as I remembered. A little odd have a kid serve us .

The muffaletta is amazing the mud bugs. Oh my God the beer selection is good, but try the bomb.

Expensive but quality eats and drinks. Went from a weekly spot to a every now and then bec of prices but that's my only complaint. Everything else is great!

I placed an order for delivery. I was feeling for some gumbo and this place seemed to have a lot of good reviews. I had gumbo for the first time last year somewhere in Miami and it was amazing so I was craving It hard. I was a very disappointed. It was like soupy shredded meat and that's it. I taste lil tiny chunks of sausage but that's it. I didn't like that. For some reason I get the feeling that it's canned soup or something, I don't know it's something about it's taste. It just wasn't authentic gumbo ya know. I also ordered Cajun popcorn shrimp and they were not crunchy AT ALL (extremely soggy actually) nor were they Cajun or even seasoned at all. I'll give them another try in the future but I'm in no rush to do so

Update: I posted that review last night after eating. Maybe an hour after, my stomach just felt messed up (and please forgive me because this is a bit of TMI) but I had explosive diarrhea ALL night. I literally was getting up every hour to go to the bathroom and I was able to finally get sleep at 3 am. So yeah. Won't be returning to give them another try. Being up till 3 in the morning shitting my brains out just isn't fun lol. Maybe I just caught them on a bad day butttt. Yeah. I guess try them at your own risk.

Labor Day weekend at the bayou restaurant . Great atmosphere and ambience , old school feel . The food was not all that great but I enjoyed my time .