We went here anticipating something special. We were disappointed. The beignets were like hockey pucks. We shared a plate of ribs that were nothing special. The collard greens were terrible. This place would not make it down by the bayou. The staff were courteous and attentive. It was not an experience to repeat. read more

Came here for dinner. Place gets crowded on weekends. For app we tried the hush puppies. Churri churri sauce was really tasty it came with. Tried the bayou ribs and Nashville chicken. The ribs was a big portion and were very tender. Comes with a side of greens. The Nashville chicken was good. Not too spicy. A bit too oily. I've had better fried chicken and it was a bit overpriced at 24. Drinks were strong here as well. Waiters very friendly. Overall it was good but a bit overpriced. read more

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We took my friend to Bayou for her birthday on Friday, April 19th. The food was delicious. The Cajun style catfish was not the New Orleans ' style, but a good close second. I would suggest using the Louisiana fish fry seasoning. Of course no one can master the beignets like LA, so do not go there for that.the service was good as was the ambiance. read more

Yes, yes, yes and yes. I really wish I knew about this place sooner. It's probably the closest to creole food I could find outside of New Orleans. It's a small venue, not sure if there is seating upstairs. Bar with a TV. Nice cocktail list, some whiskey and bourbon too. The food is great! Everything with so much flavor! Shrimp Toast (etouffe), Gumbo, Jambalaya, and Nashville Hot fried chicken. The etouffe was great - it had a good amount of pepper and spice to it. I wish I had more shrimp! The gumbo was on point, great blend of andoullie and okra. Some of the best Jambalaya I've had to be honest. This was the first place I've been to that didn't mix it all together, and to be honest - I didn't mind - it was still amazing. The only thing that was just okay was the fried chicken - but even that was pretty good, I just didn't taste the heat. read more

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My daughter took me a year for Mother's Day for brunch. It was very nice the food was great and the mimosas were good.

Thursday night was my first time after living in the Lehigh valley for over 4 years and hearing about this place. Personally, I'm not sure what all the hype is about. I felt the food was average. The corn bread was good so I do recommend that along with the dessert. The ambience and layout is nice too...and the server was attentive, friendly and great. However, both my boyfriend and I got simple meals. He got a burger and I got the chicken sandwich. We both felt like we waited a long time for our food to be ready considering the restaurant wasn't busy or super packed. (We also are mindful that basically the world is understaffed right now.) when the food did come out though, I had to request fresh fries as the fries I received were cold and not even luke warm. The chicken sandwich was great and the server was super polite about the fries. (It happens!). Personally, like I said...the place was average and would not be my first choice for a place to eat or to take guests. read more

The Bayou - Peanutbutter Peanut Butter Mousse - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Our first time in Easton - this spot stood out right in the center of town. Stopped in for a bite, lots of great choices and the service was great. Love the interiors and the attention to detail and colors, clean and well kept. The Food: The gumbo was delicious and perfect for a December afternoon. The mac and cheese was enjoyable, but I didn't feel it had enough complex flavor. The chicken sandwich though, I loved every bite! Fried to perfection, crispy pickles and that pimento cheese was the perfect addition. The brisket po boy was not loved however - a little dry throughout, perhaps more marmalade or a remoulade on the side? read more

The Bayou - Chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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We were passing through town and decided to try it since you weren't able to find any local good food, but I will say the service is mid. The food is mid and not as satisfying as we thought. read more

Stopped in for lunch with a coworker. Lots of dark wood, at the time they had a Mardi Gras vibe going on. Even though the wood was dark, big windows let in lots of natural light. I was on per diem this day so we ended up getting a sampling of the menu (no drinks though). Started with the fried cauliflower that came out crispy and lightly battered. There was some kind of sweet coating but also a few peppers gave it a bit of a spicy kick. The fried black eyed peas were in a huge bowl and were crispy and shareable. Brussel sprouts were in a dark balsamic reduction with big chunks of ham, sweet and savory. The appetizer thighs and the Nashville hot chicken were a tad on the rubbery side, but you got a solid portion size for what you paid. Overall not bad for a Northern interpretation of Southern cooking. read more

The Bayou - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

1.5 star but giving 3 out of courtesy of running a restaurant. First meal of day so anything decent would have tasted fine. Nashville fried chicken. - Small pieces, tasted of old oil, spices tasted burnt. Overcooked pieces. - Bread was just way too soggy with oil to the point it was difficult to eat. - Half chicken yet breast seemed like it was half the normal size. - Dirty rice tasted like it was sitting around for awhile then warmed up. No flavor and mush texture. - With a happy hour beer, $35 total. Ate the plate out of necessity as I was starving and got a long drive back home. Slow service. Asked 3 times for check between 2 different waitresses. read more

The Bayou does the best sweet tea, corn bread and Mac n Cheese. If you order the Mac, give yourself extra time. It takes a while. read more

The Bayou - Famous Nashville Mac at The Bayou. - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Bayou Smoked Wings (NOLA Dry Rub): Wings were crispy but excessively dry (not sure if it was due to the dry rub sauce). Fried Cauliflower: Cauliflower bites were crispy, but drowning in sauce which turned them soggy. Sauce was sweet with a subtle kick. read more

Upon entering this restaurant; which seems to have a great atmosphere- we were met with poor service from the host to the manager ; they were not accommodating and told us that we would have to wait over an hour to be seated even though there was open tables around us. They said they did not have enough seats to seat 5 people - which was understandable but they still looked pretty empty. There was never any reason for his tone or his style to be as prude as it was. Sad to say we never got to try the food due to the staff but hopefully someone can tell me what it's like- I won't be coming back. read more

The Bayou - Outside of the establishment. - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Very small place but the food at this location was better than the one in Easton. Everything was really good. Definitely recommend. The Chicken and Waffles normally comes with the syrup on the chicken but we asked for it on the side. read more

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Solid Bayou experience with diverse food offering that offers fun and enjoyment Quality of food is way above average or for what I expected I've been here several times and have loved everything Jambalaya is amazing Catfish is equally amazing Tonight I had brisket PO and similarly it was amazing Be ware of desert it only gets better Shareable's you must try Mac and cheese Perogies Blue crab Ben eights read more

The food, service and ambiance was fantastic! It was a great place to go. We will be returning very soon. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Smoke House Burger w/ fresh cut fries French Onion Soup read more

Cute spot In Bethlehem , decided to try this place because it's close to my parents house ' we waited 20 min but was seated as soon as our name was called ! We ordered drinks and our food and the fried green tomatoes which were delicious and the waiter was super nice ! Prices were reasonable and the setting was really nice ! Will be back to try other dishes read more

It took almost hour to get our food I ordered a kids meal of mac & cheese and fries for my son and then I ordered my meal which is a burger and fries and my husband and his brother ordered their food first before I ordered my son's kids meal in my food and all of our food came out except for my sons and I said where's my son's food and the lady said you didn't order any food for your son and I was like I ordered my son's meal before I even placed my meal. I ordered him mac & cheese and fries and my son was really really hungry so I was upset that she forgot my order and we were still charged for it and received it, but I just feel like it should've been on the house for her mistake and my son loves macaroni and cheese and this macaroni and cheese in my opinion was super cheesy like overly cheesy after a couple bites of their macaroni and cheese you can't stomach anymore. My son had a few bites and didn't want any and he will devour a whole container of mac & cheese and my son is not a craft macaroni and cheese boy I make him macaroni from scratch at home. Also my husband ordered the brisket mac & cheese, and when we saw this on the menu, we were excited we thought we were gonna get mac & cheese topped with a pile of brisket, especially for 18 bucks, but it was the opposite. It was mostly macaroni and cheese rich overly cheesy sauce with little bits of brisket in it. We also ordered cornbread which we thought was gonna come out more on the savory side, but it was sweet and. Had a crispy outside. It was a good cornbread if you like it sweet like a dessert, but we were looking for something more on the savory moist side since we ordered it as like an appetizer my burger was delicious. The fries are good. The food took a while to receive about 50 minutes it may be some people's cup of tea, but in all three of our opinions, we gave it a one and a half two star rating out of five just because the service is slow. We ordered our food, but no one ever came back in between waiting for our food to see if we wanted anything like an alcoholic beverage or more to drink. The food took a while, so do not go there if you're super hungry and have a kiddo. Also it was cold outside and I believe the highchair was kept outside, so my son had to sit in a freezing cold see I had to put his jacket down so his butt wasn't cold. The atmosphere and scenery is nice. We didn't try any drinks because our waiter never came back over in the time that we were waiting for our food to ask if we would need anything so we decided not to order any alcoholic beverages we would not go again but they do make a great burger. Never got to try their chicken. I'm sure it's good but the mac & cheese was disappointing at most was way too rich to enjoy as a main course meal. read more

The food is delicious but not cheap for a family of four it was 170 bucks ... not cheap eats also the waitress was also very nice the reason why not 5 stars the manager came over to every table except for ours and asked if everything was fine but he didn't come to our table .. the ambience was also very nice.. the food itself was delicious the blue crab beignets delicious and the old bay shrimp and the fried chicken and cat fish .. very good food read more

My family had dinner here for the first time on 12/11/2022. The food was outstanding. I lived in New Orleans for years and their gumbo was the best I have ever had. The staff was very friendly. Noteworthy was a gentleman named Matt Taylor, who was very generous with his time and hospitality. If Gary Turba, the manager at the Bayou should read this review, let me know if we can have that gumbo shipped in to Fairfax, VA. Bethlehem is very fortunate to have you! Doc@DrAlexCullison.com read more

The Bayou - Mardi Gras 2019, pre pandemic. - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Great please great food lovely atmosphere. Enjoy the company of others. Great selection. In food the muffaletta OMG.

I came here to celebrate my birthday while I was in the Christmas city(Bethlehem, PA). I will say that while my visit here started off a little rocky my overall experience was really nice. Tip: MAKE A RESERVATION!!! Which I did. My problem was that I tried to come earlier and there were no seats available. I asked about the 4 empty tables in the center of the restaurant. I was told they were being held for folks who had reservations. Good enough. What I did not ask was that the hostess cancel my reservation that was at a later time. I was able to get everything resolved and almost felt slightly better...until I still had to wait 20 minutes for my table at my reservation time. Funny how there was no empty table waiting for my reservation. All in all I had a good night. There is parking across the street when you arrive. The restaurant is tight and loud which was fine for me on a Saturday night. We ordered a really nice cauliflower appetizer. It was fried with a spicy sauce and was served on a little pool of ranch dip to cool it off. For our entrees we ordered red fish and the famous fried chicken. My 6'1 boyfriend was really happy I ordered the fried chicken. His fish portion was kind of small and he was happy to finish my food. Both entrees were really good and he was able to swap out his side which he appreciated. The fried chicken was basically a half chicken cut into pieces. It had really good flavor. I loved their house hot sauce as well. The staff and managers here were really nice. I'd definitely like to visit again and try other things on the menu. read more

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First time here- we arrived around 4PM Friday without reservations and they accommodated us. They were able to seat us at a reserved table as long as we were out before the party arrived. We had the sweet heat smoked wings, jambalaya, and the BBQ Shrimp with jalapeño grits- everything was awesome! There's a lot on the menu we have yet to try, so we will be back soon. And we'll be sure to make reservations! read more

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They have a short wine list but decent. The po' boy brisket was delicious. The brisket had enough amount of fat, with perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavor. The ribs platter is served with a thick slice of warm buttered sweet cornbread and a side of cajun-style greens. 5 stars for great food and service! read more

The Bayou - SMOKED BRISKET PO' BOY served with fries Aged Cheddar, Shallot Marmalade, Cabbage Slaw, Marinated Tomatoes - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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A neighbor recommended this place and I quickly made a dinner reservation for my wife and I the following week. It's not a very big place, only made worse with current COVID restrictions but we arrived at our reservation time and our table was ready for us. I love Mac and Cheese and so I ordered that up for my appetizer. It was a good portion, so I only ate half of ate and took the rest home. Absolutely loved the brisket in the Mac and Cheese. For my main, I went with the Brisket Po Boy. I could only get through half of it as I was trying to also save room for dessert. My wife had the shrimp and grits and she said it was some of the best she's ever had! At the end of the day, we each wound up with two meals, so not a bad deal. Service was quick and friendly throughout. Can't wait to go back!! read more

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The Bayou successfully captures the essence of New Orleans cuisine, delivering a culinary journey that resonates with authenticity and passion. The main courses are a celebration of Creole and Cajun influences. The jambalaya, a medley of perfectly spiced rice, andouille sausage, and succulent shrimp, is a true highlight. The blackened catfish, flaky and flavorful, is a nod to the Gulf Coast's bounty. Each dish showcases a careful balance of spices, creating a dance of flavors on the palate. Save room for dessert - you won't want to miss the sweet finale. The beignets, served warm and dusted with powdered sugar, are a taste of heaven. Our server was very attentive to a food allergy I have. He went to ask the chef if a certain dish was okay, it happened to not be, however they did offer a alternative. We were seated by the window which was great to people watch. If you're in the mood for a taste of NOLA in Easton, is an absolute must-visit. Laissez les bons temps rouler! read more

Cornbread is absolutely amazing. Some of the best cornbread I've ever had. Bayou Mac and cheese is good although I could have done without the peas. They have a very strong and overpowering taste. read more

Hands down awesome food and excellent service. We had crab cakes and cornbread and the honey butter was so yummy! For dinner I had the salmon and my husband had the jambalaya both were so good. We ended the night with peanut butter mousse! This is a definite place to go! Don't miss out! read more

My first time visiting and I was very disappointed. I ordered to go obviously. I ordered the perogie with crab meat and my friend ordered the chicken and waffle. The food was burned, EXTREMELY salty and unappealing to the eye. I ended up throwing it out and ordering pizza. The price point was fair. However the presentation and taste sucks. I doubt I will be back again. read more

The Bayou - Fried chicken. Burned beyond compare and very dry. - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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Meh food, bad drinks. One of the worst margaritas. Not a personal favorite. A solid 4 out of 10.

Food was amazing, service was not good. We wanted another drink But the waitress never had time to even ask us. We also needed more water. But she did not have time to help us. Ambiance was beautiful outside on back patio. One waitress for all 9 or so tables outside is not enough. We did not have good service let alone great service. read more

Love this place!!! Yummy pierogis, incredible service, excellent & innovative flavors, especially the seafood! My fav place in the Valley! read more

Tried the Bethlehem location. Ordered the raved-about chicken & waffles, but the brisket mac and cheese was the star of the show. Also ordered their seasonal apple cider cocktail, but wasn't too impressed. The atmosphere was very nice and modern/industrial. But the music was too loud, causing guests to be very, very loud. I could hardly hear my own conversation. Wait staff seemed to give more attention to the larger parties, but at least our food did come out shockingly fast. Would go back again. read more

Always a great dinner spot! Reservation is definitely recommended! Staff is always pleasant and prompt service!

We wait for our food for 55 minutes. The waiter explained to us that they made all food from fresh material, I honestly think this is not the excuse for serving food so slow. Come to this restaurant at your own risk. Update: the restaurant gave us a free Mac&cheese as apology, I'm glad they could make this move, so I'm gonna change my review to two star now. read more

I think this might be my new favorite restaurant! I made a reservation ahead of time (which I strongly suggest because it's a smaller restaurant that fills up quickly). There's hand sanitizer available upon entry (REAL hand sanitizer not that weird chocolate smelling stuff) They also have the menu accessible on your phone. I came with some girlfriends, we each got something different and we all enjoyed our selections. I got the crab stuffed shrimp and it was delicious. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive and I loved the atmosphere. We sat on the back patio, which has such a nice ambiance! I came during the daytime, I'm sure it's even nicer at night with the lights and decor. Delicious food, great service, and good vibes? That's a win for me!! read more

The Bayou - Crab Stuffed Shrimp - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

We had a wonderful experience at the Bayou. So unique to have southern comfort food in our back yard. Award winning Fried Chicken was off the charts. I highly recommend you try this place. You will not be disappointed. read more

The Bayou - A little southern comfort - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

I love it here! Back again for our anniversary. The food was awesome, and the service was perfect & prompt. My wife had her fav fried chicken sandwich. We split the blue crab beignets for the appetizer, crunchy little balls of crabby goodness! Then for my main dish I had the short ribs which were fork tender and ridiculously good, just check the pics! We also had fun drinks, blue bayou & voodoo juice (which tastes like purplesaurus rex! Don't hesitate just come here for a great meal & awesome time! read more

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Food was very good. The customer was outstanding. Only issue was that our food was not hot. Manager was very apologetic, as well as our waiter. This was my first time eating there and I would certainly take my family back. read more

Very very dry cornbread that is a 6 out of 10 without their honey butter. Same goes for their hush puppies without the chimichurri. The jambalaya was pretty good but I wish the kitchen times the meal better so we would've had it pippin hot. Maybe that's more or a service issue. Our server was accommodating. Their collards were good. read more