We stopped by for a quick local lunch after our Swamp Airboat tour because we saw this place had 4 stars via Yelp. Once we pulled up to an empty parking lot during lunchtime, we questioned how it had 4 stars. Boutte's Bayou is located towards the back of a river barge. It has a riverish diner feel inside, with maximum river bayou decor. The kitchen is hidden away in the middle by a curtain or sheet; we couldn't tell. There was only one person working, taking orders, and cooking food. The menus are handwritten; each is a little different, but as of the date, the same menu as the Yelp photos. None of the food was fresh, all fried on site behind the curtained kitchen. It also all tasted like something we could buy from Costco or Sam's Club and fry ourselves. Drinks were provided via pop/soda cans. Plastic wear is provided for eating via a large bin on the table. The Cook/Server/checkout person running our credit card for payment had an issue; there was no wifi, then Wi-Fi, some system error, some square event, then some Venmo issue... this felt very sketchy, with the number of times the cards were scanned, and then the owner was called, who asked for the card over the phone. It was a very weird experience. We ended up paying in what little cash we did have. read more

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Boutte's Bayou Kitchen is located in Lafite, LA at the same address where their previous building Boutte's Bayou Restaurant was located before it was destroyed by Hurricane Ida in 2021 after it had been recently featured on Food Network's Restaurant Impossible series. As part of the Restaurant Impossible episode the previous building had undergone a renovation and menu revamp all of which was lost in the hurricane. The current location is operating out of a "floating structure" with the restaurant downstairs while the upstairs has hotel rooms for rent along with a bar area with a pool table. They have a smaller menu and no longer serve alcohol as of my last visit. I'm not sure if they are using this floating structure as the new preeminent location or if they intend to rebuild a new building where the old restaurant was. Overall they still have some good seafood options here while having a VERY limited beverage selection. My video review of Bouttee's Bayou Kitchen is here: https://youtu.be/7n9wgaeUXU4 read more

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Don't let the outside deter you from going inside! The food is amazing and huge portion sizes but let's talk about the real star of this place........... and that is the lady who is a the hostess, waitress and cook! She's so friendly and treats you like family. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Myself and four other people stood outside waiting for this establishment to open. Waited twenty minutes and called the phone number... nothing. Super disappointed, really wanted to try some local food read more

This was a recommendation from Captain Craig Inland Charters. Differently a local eatery! Don't let the small business stir you from going in and ordering. We ordered the fried Catfish, Seafood platter and the special of the day. I also tried the Gumbo. The catfish was cooked perfectly and not overly seasoned or battered. It was a perfect amount for me. Give it a try! read more

Boutte's Bayou Restaurant - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafitte, Louisiana

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So I heard about this place a few years ago, watched a YouTube also, and talked with the peeps over the last year in anticipation of a visit & had a NOLA opportunity and was not going to miss a visit & I'm glad I went!! First, don't expect your typical perfect Cajun restaurant, this is in a part of lower Jefferson parish, Bayou country, which was hit hard by hurricane Ida and is still struggling to get back on his feet, the original structure was damaged beyond repair, and the current restaurant sits in a converted Coast Guard barge, with the restaurant on the first floor, and the second has a large lounge and rooms to rent. The dining space is small yet very warm and comforting in the kitchen is relatively simple, but Chef Brett takes over from there and produces succulent fried perfect shrimp, had the Cajun jambalaya, which was perfect, there are egg rolls, where are unique, and delicious. Most everything is fresh, but understand on some visits they may not have the complete menu available, that's OK I must say the 45 minute drive from New Orleans was well worth the visit, I also had the opportunity to meet the owner of the barge, captain, Nick, and if you have the opportunity to meet with him, talk to him, he is a gentleman with tremendous knowledge and insight, and, lastly, if you have the opportunity to talk to the locals do so at the restaurant, they can tell you about their stories, and the struggles that they've had since hurricane Ida read more

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Freshest seafood we've had in a long time! Friendly staff and service! They are at a slightly different location on a barge just to the left of their old location that was damaged in the hurricane. If you come out don't turn around ... they have big signs that say now open. read more

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This out of the way place is about 35 minutes outside New Orleans but worth the drive. You sit right on the bayou in a houseboat. I suggest sitting outside watching the shrimp and crab boats drift by as you eat amazing seafood. The people are extremely friendly and helpful finding a great dish. read more

The hot sausage poboy was good and the seafood platter was excellent. The gumbo was excellent as well.

Great restaurant with a small town feel. The service was warm and welcoming. We had a light lunch before going on our bayou airboat tour. I recommend the gumbo, it was delicious. read more

Boutte's Bayou Restaurant - Gumbo with lots of flavor and just a little spice. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafitte, Louisiana

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After a horrible racial experience at Higgins Seafood right up the road. We were worried about stopping at another location. However our family walked in with no pre order and was treated with the BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE and the Hot Boiled Crawfish were a little pricey but DELICIOUS and well worth the price. They seasoned the potatoes the same way and our family dinner meal was more than we could have asked for. This establishment saw no color but rather people wanting to do business. They went out of there way to ensure we were satisfied and our family highly recommends this Restaurant to everyone! Please give them a try before Crawfish season is over. You will not be disappointed. read more

Revamped and awesome! Same great food, they just updated the atmostphere. Friendly service read more

Boutte's Bayou Restaurant - Menu as of 3/9/2021 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafitte, Louisiana

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Excellent place to chill n let them cook ur catch!!! Drink a few beers on the patio!! I love this place read more

It's all fried and all fast and yummy! The menu online is old. You are on an old barge and that is a near thing. It was too quiet when we were there, but it was all good, especially the boudin egg roll and cheesy ground gator bites read more

For all you urban dwellers out there, I highly recommend getting "out of the city" and taking a quick drive to Lafitte and do a little exploring. Once you work up a good appetite, head on over to Boutte's Bayou Restaurant and prepare yourself for some good eatin'. Even though we had been exploring for several hours, we had no initial intentions on eating, as we had a pot roast cooking on the crock pot at home. However, our little one needed to eat, so we "Yelped" restaurants in Lafitte and low and behold, Boutte's was the number one choice. Had it not been for Yelp, I may have driven right by without even seeing Boutte's, as it sits back off of the highway. Walking up to the door, the restaurant is very unassuming from the outside. When we walked through the front door, all the patrons' conversations stopped abruptly as they checked out who was walking through the door. I almost felt as if all eyes were upon us, but the pause only lasted for 2 seconds at most; just time enough for the locals to ascertain if we were locals or not. There is no doubt that everyone here was a local Lafitte resident, and I mean that in a good way, as you could tell that everyone was relaxed and having a good time while they ate. All friendly conversations were immediately resumed as we were greeted by our friendly hostess/waitress. Even though we had food waiting for us at home and we were really just getting food for our lil boy, we didn't pass on the opportunity to sample the fare. Our boy's chicken strips were fresh and hot and the smiley fries were a big hit with him (with me too). The wife and I split a 1/2 shrimp & 1/2 oyster poor boy and I can honestly say that this was some of the freshest and best tasting seafood I've had in a long time. I am a fan of well cooked oysters and these were pretty darn big to boot. Kudos to their spicy potato salad which had a hint of crab boil and cayenne, but not too overpowering. This is a as local & fresh as seafood gets, as the boats deliver the seafood fresh every day. I am definitely planning another Lafitte exploration day in the near future, and next time I'm bringing my A-game and plan on sampling a few more items on the menu. read more

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I love Boutte's. Growing up in South Louisiana I spent a good deal of time in coastal communities. Driving to and from these places was half the fun as I was able to see the shrimp boats parked at the road side, the boat builders and the camps. Lafitte is one of those communities and you will enjoy the drive to Boutte's almost as much as you will he food. When I lived on the westbank I came to Boutte's every few months. I hadn't been back since Katrina so when I was asked to go back, I jumped at the chance. Boutte's is not fancy and caters primarily to locals. This means that you are likely to be one of the few people who doesn't know everyone in the place, but that is OK. Despite being obvious outsiders, the waitress treated us like family. The meal started with a pitcher or two of Miller High Life. The heavy glass pitchers were actually pulled directly from the freezer in the dining room and filled to the top. I highly recommend you start your meal this way. We ordered the fried crab claws as an appetizer. Their version was fried perfectly and much larger than other versions I have had. I was surprised at how much stuffing they were able to shove around the claw. For my entree I went with the shrimp special. It came with shrimp remoulade, shrimp salad, seafood gumbo, fried shrimp, stuffed shrimp, and french fries. Here is how they rated: Shrimp remoulade - very good. There were at least 10-12 small boiled shrimp atop a bed of lettuce topped by remoulade sauce. I would have preferred it be slightly spicier, but it was very good. Shrimp salad - Just OK. I am not a big fan of ground up seafood whipped together and this version didn't change that opinion. Seafood gumbo - Excellent. This was one of the better seafood gumbos I have ever sampled. The roux was very rich and there was a good amount of shrimp and crab present. Next trip I will probably start my meal with a bowl of this gumbo. Fried shrimp - Perfect. Fried seafood was obviously their specialty and the shrimp were excellent. Stuffed shrimp - Very good. Their version was much larger than others I have tried just like the crab claws. While I really enjoyed them, I think I would have rather had more of the regular fried shrimp. I really like Boutte's and think it is worth the drive from most anywhere in the New Orleans Metro area. If you want to go and need a guest, let me know. read more

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Awesome service, great food! Love the local experience! This place was recommended to us by the guys up at Jean Lafitte swamp tours. Glad we stopped here! Left with full bellies and at a great price! I hope they faired well through Zetas wrath! read more

Boutte's Bayou Restaurant - Dressed baked potato, red cream soda, and 1/2 muffuletta! Yummy! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafitte, Louisiana

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Food was good. Got the fried fish and shrimp platter. They can also sauté the shrimp, so you don't have to get fried if you don't want to. The burger was good, but they were out of lettuce, tomatoes, onion rings, etc. The place is really cool with a good ambience, but the service was really slow and kept forgetting things. Charged $3 for a bottle of water so make sure to ask for tap water. If the service was less spotty, it would've made the experience a lot better. Probably wouldn't go again, but most likely good for takeout. read more

I don't know what to say. I drove all the way down here as I seen this place on Restaurant Impossible and had no trouble getting here after putting the address in the GPS and it said it was open but upon arriving it looked as though it just went through a storm. There were no signs from the street or anywhere saying where it was so I assumed we pulled into the right place. Just wasn't sure so we turned around and headed back to find someplace else to eat. I gave it 2 stars for the all the hassle and never got to try it. read more

Random hole in the wall that we almost missed! Stopped here after our swamp tour. Good food, friendly staff!

Great food and drinks Love the dining area also beautiful out door dining. Please go check it out. I had seafood gumbo it was wonderful and so were there fried shrimp platter. read more

We were in the area for an airboat ride and had an hour to kill so we stopped in Boutte's for lunch. It's an older restaurant that seems very popular with the locals. They have everything from lots of types of seafood to meatloaf and other non-seafood items. We asked what's good and the server said "shrimp!" so we got a couple of shrimp po'boys. These po'boys could have easily been great had the bread been not so "rubbery" to chew. It was really good bread, the crust was just a little tough. The shrimp was amazing! The sizes were perfect for the po'boy and the flavor of the seasoning was outstanding. Red beans and rice were bland, needed to spike them up with Tabasco & Louisiana hot sauces as well as salt. This place is definitely more of a dive, but still a nice place to stop and enjoy fresh, local cuisine at a really fair price. Oh, restrooms were rather clean too. read more

Boutte's Bayou Restaurant - Shrimp PoBoy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafitte, Louisiana

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Great location! Love the outdoor patio seating.The food is all made from local Cheif. read more

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Great place and the owner Nick is wonderful. I highly recommend the food! The staff are very prompt and knowledgable, and it is definitely a place I would visit again!! read more

The freshest seafood and authentic southern recipes are what make this place so special. Wonderful peppery breading on the fried dishes just melts in your mouth. If you are in the area don't miss this experience! read more

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Food was excellent although the waitress didn't know prices on the all you can eat crawfish and was unfamiliar with other entree questions we had. read more

The real bayou deal-- The chicken gumbo was outstanding, Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs but with this menu who cares? Tried the crab stuffed mushrooms, crab cakes and fried soft-shell crab. French fries appeared to be hand cut and loved the spice. Nice outdoor dining. What a find. read more

This is a fantastic spot for fried seafood deliciousness. Definitely a local spot, complete with a feel of yesterday and simpler times. Staff was very friendly and helpful, and the food was quite good. We went with typical fried fare, and it was all done just right. Generous portions for a fair price, we left absolutely satisfied! read more

Our family stopped in after our fan boat tour of bayou Barataria and thoroughly enjoyed our meal! I ordered the smothered shrimp which was absolutely delicious! My wife had the red fish, and my kids had the fettucine - everyone enjoyed their food immensely! The staff were friendly, welcoming, and just down to earth people! read more

My friends and I (5 total) just finished a swamp tour down the road and were hungry. Instead of driving back to New Orleans, we decided to check out the local fare. We didn't find many options on Yelp, and we actually ended up picking this place based on the shack-look of the restaurant-front. It looked super bayou. I mean that in the most complimentary way. I'll have to disagree with one of the previous reviewers about service. I can see why he might find them rude, as the waitresses definitely aren't exactly chipper. But they're certainly not rude. They just take your order, bring it out, and pour your drinks. Nothing wrong with that. I don't need a waitress smiling at me non-stop. Onto the more important aspect--food. Once again, I'll disagree with the person who said it was awful. If you walk in knowing you're hitting the joint where all the locals go for a laid back meal, it's all good. Shrimp cocktail was actually served in a tiny dish with tiny shrimp and cocktail sauce drizzled on top. I've never had it served this way, but you could tell the shrimp had been freshly peeled (some shells in the bowl--actually a welcome sign for me). My friend's crawfish meat pie was not what were expecting. It was basically 4 empanadas with crust that hadn't fully cooked--the dough dominated the flavor, and you could've put anything inside, and we wouldn't know it. Gumbo flavor was good, and were excited to see half a blue crab in the soup. Unfortunately, the blue crab was clearly out of the freezer (meat wasn't firm like it is when cooked alive). Salads were a bit comical--simple iceberg salad with dressing out of packets. Entrees were far better. Broiled frog legs, broiled catfish were all highlights... well seasoned, cooked extremely tender. The sides were a miss. All in all, it's certainly not great. It could do a lot better if it paid just a little more attention to details. Dressing on the salad probably saves them money and makes the diner feel a little more loved. Mashed potatoes that are topped with gravy that hasn't congealed would also be appreciated. This isn't a fine dining establishment by any stretch of the imagination, but it's a serviceable place that can surprise if you're just passing through in need of a meal. read more

Very nice atmosphere overlooking the waterway on the rear deck. My brother and I ordered the 5lbs of craw dad's. They were so good. I've had this before at another restaurant in similar area but they didn't taste near as good as these. Also want to say that the server, her name was Lexy. She was so nice and such a pleasant personality. I had forgotten my credit card and she ran out and caught me before I left the parking lot. It was raining also. Cool accent and very cute a real asset for the business. Thanks for the very memorable experience. read more

If you were to look this place up on a map, you'd probably ask what in the world I was doing out there. Well, to answer your question, I had just been on a swamp tour right off of Lake Salvador and our tour guide suggested Boutte's to us. A recommendation from a local to a place not more than 4 miles from where we were as everyone's stomach was growling? Count us in! Judging by the confused looks on the faces of the diners in the restaurant as the twelve of us walked in, I'd say every single one of them was a local and knew we weren't from around there, especially the tall Asian guy wearing a Drew Brees jersey (that would be me). They probably seated us upstairs away from the locals so as not to cause a commotion. J/K. Seeing as this would be my last meal in New Orleans on this trip, I ordered a crabmeat po' boy (since I hadn't had a po' boy this time around) and a cup of gumbo (because, well, I just didn't know when I would be able to get some authentic gumbo from the South again). I was expecting chunks of crabmeat in my sandwich, but got more of the pureed version instead. It was still good, but I wanted chunks. Oh well. And before I forget, if you don't LOVE mayo, be sure to request light or no mayo because WOW, they don't shy away from slapping that on there. The gumbo was good, but it wasn't as thick as I like me gumbo. My friend had the fried chicken and he said it was really good, so that might be a good option to go with. Another recommendation would be the fries w/ gravy and cheese (AKA boo fries at Acme). And the smiley fries (circular fries that literally have smiley faces on them... see picture) are quite good as well. The view of the water from the top floor was nice, service was great, gotta love these mom 'n pop joints and let's be honest... the name is just fun to say. Boutte's. BOUTTE'S! read more

Boutte's Bayou Restaurant - Smiley Fries Massacre - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafitte, Louisiana

We were excited to find this little local place and but was disappointed. Salad dressing was in packets, fried foods were over cooked (except shrimp) which was really good. Waitress was prompt but not knowledgeable and just had no personality. They didn't have any gumbo or cocktail sauce said they were out. read more

This is my home town. The ladies who are waiting on you, are the ones who have been waiting on me my entire life. The food is delicious and as down home as you can get. I simply cant go there without the shrimp remoulade to start. But my all time favorite is a cup of gumbo and a crabmeat sandwich! You also should NEVER pass up soft shell crab here when it is in season! Im hard pressed to find it cooked so well anywhere else, except maybe Mandina's on Canal Street. Their iced tea is legit too! The only area where they fall short is on wine and cocktails. Definitely stick with non alcoholic beverages; However, it is certainly worth a Sunday drive to the bayou! read more

Very friendly people and have great food definitely recommend this place to any tourists.

Excellent food! Fresh authentic Louisiana cuisine. Original building closed after Hurricane Ida, so restaurant is on house boat next door. It's an unusual set up, but offers unique view of the waterway. Staff was very friendly, and we loved the catfish and po boy. read more

This is a great place for some home cooking. Lots of choices for fresh, tasty seafood. You won't be disappointed.

This place is well worth the effort to get there for many reasons. The seafood is undeniably fresh as you drive out to this fishing village on the flanks of some of the finest fishing res anywhere. Everyone owes it to themselves tales once in their lifetime to taste lightly-battered, non-oily, perfectly cooked shrimp. The smothered, grilled shrimp was outstanding, as was th seafood gumbo. The series ws patient nd knowledgable . The atmosphere is one of a raised house, referred to as a "tmp" in South Louisiana with bright airy windows looking out into the bays, swamps and camps surrounding the area. It is a 30 minute drive fo the outer edges of the Southern edge of New Orleans that'll provide a thorough introduction to the beauty of the area. This is not haute cuisine, but sets a world standard for quality. This is my go-to dining spot for out-of-town guests. Reasonable prices and absolutely gem for any size crowd. We were are party of five, other patrons were a diverse sampling, including al large, hungry motorcycle club of firefighters from Tennessee. The waiters apologized from the slight delay caused by the large order working its way through the kitchen. The whole meal was an incredible experience, that the whole staff would probably shrug off as "another day or home cooking". read more

The food was amazing had great flavor and good seasoning. The outdoor view was great.

I have to admit that although I have lived on the Westbank my entire life, I am afraid that I do not make it down to Lafitte as often as I should. I have just never had the opportunity to explore this town. That all changed recently, when I had the opportunity to have dinner at Boutte's Bayou Restaurant. As I walked into the large dining room I was immediately greeted by a friendly face. Although I didn't know the waitress, she made me feel right at home as if I had been dining with her for years. She told me that I could sit anywhere, so I did. Looking around, I felt very welcome. The room was full of families having boisterous conversations and although I am not from the area, I immediately felt as if I belonged. For my appetizer, I decided on the fried crab claws which came with a side of cocktail sauce. They were delectable. The claws, which were lightly battered and fried to perfection, were a good size and nice and juicy. For my entrée, I decided to get the stuffed shrimp plate. It came with a side salad and a choice of fries or baked potato. Let me tell you, these stuffed shrimp did not disappoint. They were really big and prepared flawlessly. The shrimp were tender and surrounded by a thick layer of stuffing that was incredible and nearly left me speechless. . No matter where you are in the New Orleans metro area, Boutte is definitely worth the drive. Not only is the food marvelous, but the people are friendly, welcoming and kind. As I was leaving one of the women working at the counter told me that Boutte's had been closed for five months following Hurricane Issac and only recently re-opened. Although I was unable to dine here before the storm, from what I can tell, the staff here hasn't missed a beat. I can't wait for my next meal at Boutte's Bayou Restaurant. read more

Boutte's Bayou Restaurant - Fried crab claws - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafitte, Louisiana

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