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Bayou Bites

4.6 (249 reviews)
InexpensiveCajun/Creole, Seafood
Closed • Closed
Updated 3 weeks ago

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BAYOU BITES ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Blackened Shrimp Po Boy sandwich
Paul W.

Wandering Dunedin and someone suggested Happy's Bayou bites as a place to get a sandwich. Stopped in and had a Shrimp Po boy sandwiches. It was very delicious. Outdoor seating under the trees and they had a bluegrass(?) band playing.

Crawfish étouffée & Mac salad. Soooo good!
Beth W.

Dunedin, Fl! Such a fun and delicious lunch at Happy's Bayou Bites We had Shrimp Poboy, Crawfish étouffée, fried oysters with hush puppies & macaroni salad, in a beautiful outdoor setting! Everything was absolutely delicious! I love finding the hidden gems of an area. If you've never been here, I highly recommend it!

Carolyn R.

Gator sausage bites? Gator tail bites? Yes to both, and both were 10/10!!! We were lucky enough to meet the owner and found this place by chance via Yelp search. If you are near Dunedin or Clearwater, add this as a must-do to try your first, fifth or 100th Gator dish! And, don't forget to grab a Hurricane as well. We will be visiting here again from California!

Hoang P.

This hole-in-the-wall place is awesome. Hometown feel w thier secret recipe. Found this location on a whim when trying to find more gators related. Owners r personable, Service is on-point, price is reasonable and would definitely come back on my next trip

Chicken and sausage Gumbo with cucumber / tomato salad.
William C.

What a fantastic business. The owners as well as the employees are wonderful. Everyone seems to have a great outlook and really enjoys their work. The food is outstanding. They exclusively specialize in Cajun, low country, FL cracker recipes. In my typical fashion, I had to order several things on the menu. Each thing I ate was delicious. We had the crawfish Etouffee, chicken and sausage Gumbo, boudin balls and red beans & rice. The boudin balls were among the best I've had. I would prefer that the gumbo be a little thicker but the flavor was great. They offer a nice selection of craft beers and a few flavored seltzers. Please note that seating is limited and is only outside. The back country set-up is awesome. I can't wait to come back and try a few other options on the menu.

Good blues, good people, good food, and Abita!

Great food, great service, great music. Ignore the construction. Worth the effort. Bontemps!

The best poboy I have ever had, get the blackened chicken - amazing macaroni salad and service as well! Very chill environment and great prices

Blackened shrimp poboy and red beans and rice
Kennishah M.

Happy's Bayou Bites in Dunedin, FL is a taste of New Orleans right in Florida. As a daughter of a New Orleans native, I can say their blackened shrimp poboy and red beans and rice were phenomenal - authentically seasoned and bursting with flavor. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is laid back, and the prices are reasonable. It's the perfect spot for a taste of NOLA without breaking the bank. I'll definitely be back for more!

Walk up window!
Jessica T.

Omg, this place is the cutest! I could sit here all day. Felt like a complete getaway. The menu was short and sweet but I still had a hard time choosing. I could have sampled everything and after trying this first dish, I will! Ordered the Meatloaf blackened over rice with gravy on top and a side of the tomato cucumber salad. It was so delicious. The salad was so crisp and clean. Whatever herbs they put it it made everything taste so fresh. The meatloaf was better than any meatloaf I've ever had. Getting it blacked gave it a nice crispy crust but it was so moist and full of flavor. I am excited to visit again soon.

Renato B.

Always love coming to this spot. Can't go wrong with anything. Here's a look at an updated menu and prices.

Cute decor.
Tasha M.

I love this spot. It's one of my unassuming favorites. All outdoor seating and it's essentially a jazzed up food truck..they make the ambience inviting. The staff is super friendly and always greets you with a smile. The menu isn't vast. They do have daily specials and when they run out, they run out. Obviously this is NOLA cuisine so you're going to have some of the norms. Red beans and rice, gumbo, Gator bites! I really do enjoy the food and price seems fair. Will continue to support this restaurant frequently. Hope you'll give it a shot too.

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Visiting from Ohio, I was craving gator as it's one of my favorite foods. The gator sausage bites here are TO DIE FOR. I'm in love.

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Yummy crabcakes! Friendly service and customers. Very small, but so pleasant sitting under the trees!

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Thanks Stacy! We are now blushing.

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Thanks for the shout out Joe! See ya soon and stay safe!

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Thanks Angie! Hope ya'll had a great holiday!

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Great little place. Gumbo was excellent. Super nice people. Hush puppies were very tasty. Going back to try more .

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Such a nice little place. The food was delicious and the owners were super friendly. Plus, they were playing the blues

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Blackened fish was delicious. Red Beans and Rice could have simmered a bit longer. Good place, well be back.

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