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    4.6 (36 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    2/5/2026
    Craig H.

    After a hard morning of pickleball, we decided to check out Bayou Bites for lunch. We ordered the shrimp po' boy, Cajun poutine, and mac & cheese. The po' boy was absolutely delicious--so good that I came back a few days later just to get another one. The poutine and mac & cheese were solid as well, though the shrimp po' boy was definitely the standout for us. Would recommend--and I've already returned.

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    Ashley H.

    Super excited to have this place in Gardnerville! We came in this evening and ordered a bunch of stuff to go. Shrimp and crawfish roll, small greens, small Mac and cheese, poutine, bread pudding and shrimp basket. After we ordered we waited about 40 minutes for our order. The cashier asked us a few times what we were waiting for.... Not sure what was going on. The restaurant was empty but they had a steady pace of people coming in for to go orders As for the rating on the food: -Collard greens- 5 stars- the best! -Macaroni and cheese- 4 stars because it Was so cold it couldn't have been warm when we left with it. -Shrimp and Cajun roll- 5 stars perfect amount of seafood, sauce and roll was fresh -Poutine- 5 stars great value for amount. Perfect amount of seasoning, gravy, and cheese. -Shrimp basket- 4 stars- great flavor but quantity seems like it should be more next to the poutine. -bread pudding- 5 stars perfect amount of bread and sauce. Just the right amount of sweetness Overall 4 stars due to the wait and it seeming like the staff were disorganized asking so many times what we were waiting for. Will definitely be back to try some of their other items but will probably call ahead next time!

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    Thomas E M.

    So here's a good plan, have a huge lunch and then discover there's a new restaurant a mile from your house. That's what happened to me this afternoon and knowing my love of southern food I needed to immediately investigate. It's not a bad thing, I had a full stomach and so on this visit, I was unable to taste anything. This evaluation is based on how friendly the folks were, and, yes, my wife explained our situation and we were thanked for stopping in and given a to go menu. I will be back and I look forward to providing a more comprehensive evaluation. For now, five stars based on friendliness, the way the place smelled, and the fact that there were two people waiting for their food to go. Mind you they've been open for three days. We can't wait.

    Suzette M.

    Very impressed with everything we ordered. Will definitely be back! Hoping one day they'll have ox tails and plain beignets. We took a red beans and rice home and my hubby says that will tell him if it legit. Well I say everything I tasted was amazing!!

    Shrimp and crawfish roll
    Genesis E.

    I was very excited to try this place and still am glad i came. I give grace knowing it's their first week open. Prepare for long wait times. My shrimp and crawfish roll took over 30 minute's. This roll was huge and I love how they toasted the bun. The seasonings were vibrant and delicious. There was a good amount of shrimp and crawfish, and each bite was perfect. I will give them some time to get through the grand opening times and flaws, however, I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu! It's great to have some different styles of food in gardnerville.

    Beignets with a lemon flavored warm sauce.
    Brithany T.

    Don't skip this place. The foood is killer!!! The poutine is phenomenal! Just go!!!

    Poutine and catfish basket

    The food is amazing and highly recommended the lemon beignets for desert or a morning treat!!!

    Catfish plate minus the coleslaw
    Wesley S.

    So happy to have a new restaurant in the ranchos that isn't Mexican or burgers!!!! We love seafood and Cajun. Everything was well seasoned and perfectly crispy. Cornmeal breading gives a great texture. We can't wait to go back and try more.

    The netting and tin overhang at the register - chef's kiss
    Laurel A.

    This place is so darn cute! Excited to have a flavorFULL, fun new spot in town. The staff is amazing and made everyone feel as important as the next one a busy first day!

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    First time for take out. Ordered the shrimp Po Boys and thoroughly enjoyed them. Will go back to try more of the menu.

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