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The Bayou Kitchen

4.1 (256 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Eggs, Grits, Biscuit, Sausage
AJ C.

Stopped in for breakfast on a whim. Parking was wacky, going up some random residential street. But hey... sat down, friendly staff, no AC (Why a point was docked). I got spicy eggs with grits, sausage, and biscuit. My wife got eggs with potatoes (OMG the potatoes). Coffee was great. Everything was great. Local hot sauce is A+

Kim L.

We haven't been here in awhile - since not working in Portland we find some of our old regular faves are now more occasionally faves. Bayou continues to amaze with friendly service, and innovative dishes. Wayne had a caterpillar - which is his favorite homemade hash, eggs, cheese in an omelette; served with cornbread and the best home fries! I opted for a special - french toast stuffed with homemade lemon curd & wild blueberry compote. I almost licked the plate! We really like watching the team in action - that makes it extra awesome.

gumbo with crawfish added
Anne S.

Warning: show up hungry! The portions are generous at Bayou Kitchen, and there's a LOT to choose from. My friends and I went for brunch and of course started with spicy Bloody Marys and coffee--not sure what coffee they're serving but it's really good and rich and strong. There are breakfast and brunch standbys like omelettes and pancakes and huevos rancheros, all of which looked great and often feature Cajun twists, and given that I spent several years living in New Orleans and the Deep South, there was no way I was going to pass up the bayou-oriented options. I'm so glad I got the gumbo: it has allllll the good stuff in it, including okra (a must!) and chicken and andouille sausage; you can add crawfish for an extra $5 and I highly recommend doing that. What's great is that there are two size options: a bowl and a cup, and believe me, the cup was good-sized! It comes with cornbread, and I recommend the "upgrade" to the cheddar-jalapeno version: sooooo good. Because I got the small (LOL) size I added sides of bacon (crispy and good) and grits (solid but nothing amazing; very good once dolloped with butter and hot sauce). You can order other sides and fixins' as well (e.g., more sausage). The spice level of the gumbo was perfect (it should be savory but not really spicy), and this means you can explore the various hot sauces they have on hand--an entire wall shelf! Inside I quite honestly felt like I was back in the South: everything a little bit jumbled together, happily chaotic, and good humored. What's not to love about that? Bayou doesn't take reservations and I imagine there can be a wait; we were lucky and snagged a window table right away. For parking there's no lot and not much on the street right outside, but you should be able to find something on one of the side streets (just don't park in the lots of the other businesses in the neighborhood).

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James H.

The bayou kitchen is something of an enigma in Portland. In the same way that The Great Lost Bear offers something you aren't going to find anywhere else in New England... The Bayou Kitchen offers something you definitely won't find many places outside of an actual bayou. The dining area doesn't offer too much space, it's loud and the wait area is outside... I'd say that's where the negatives about this place end and where the positives start. It's a beautifully simple dining experience -- refillable coffee, cold water in a plastic cup (think cafeteria style), condiments waiting for you on the table, and GOOD food.

Mike I.

I love corned beef hash ... I get it whenever I can ... and 95% of the time it's from a can like I have at home ... so when a place I can walk to while on vacation makes there own, I'm gonna go get me some! Ordered it with 2 eggs cooked over medium ... with grits and blueberry cornbread. I wasn't thrilled ... it was dry and had little flavor and no sign of potatoes or onions. The grits were instant, which is fine ... but cold and flavorless ... I had to add 2 pads of butter and salt and pepper. The cornbread tasted great, but again ... dry and I had to add 2 pads of butter. My coffee was great though! My wife got 2 pancakes - coffee and chocolate chip. She added some fresh strawberry to each ... total was $8.95 each. They were tasty, very large and very dense. Neither of us had room or were inspired enough to finish our meal. The servers were nice enough and the cooks (chefs?) constant chatter about the orders, and singing along to the music was very entertaining. However it was an out 85 degrees in there ... a good 20 degrees warmer than the cool breeze outside ... never wanted patio seating more in my life

Scramble and rice and beans
Dillon T.

Unique and quirky in the best ways. They have a hot sauce wall :) I was looking for a nourishing breakfast and got just that. Scramble with andouille sausage, tomatoes, onions, and roasted red peppers with beans and rice on the side. Phenomenal service. A small space but cozy and you're right up there with the chef who is such a sweet gentleman. I'd definitely come back here and am wanting to try their Cajun lunch items.

cajun scramble with beans and rice and a biscuit
Kate S.

I was here once years ago and tried crawfish and loved it. Yesterday I went out for my birthday and came back here - got the cajun scramble (crawfish, jalapeno, andouille) with the beans and rice - and loved it all over again. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious. Parking is a little scarce, though. Very happy about my breakfast choice - and it was so filling I skipped lunch.

Homemade hash, homies, blueberry cornbread and eggs over easy.
Elizabeth W.

Amazing food! Fun atmosphere! Open kitchen. Staff is fun and efficient. My partner and I had breakfast yesterday. We recommend everyone to visit this place!

Rob W.

I have been coming here for years and this is definitely my go to place for breakfast in Portland. They have doubled the size of the dining room since they opened but, other than that, not much has changed. It was outstanding back then and it's still outstanding today. Always friendly staff, the kitchen is in full view of the dining area and if you have to wait for a seat, (common on a weekend morning) do it. You won't be disappointed. I have never had a bad meal here. Today I ordered off the specials board, an omelet with polish sausage, provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions with a side of home fries and toast. I am stuffed and it was delicious

The Smokin ' Caterpillar with homemade hash onions and swiss on the inside. Potatoes and a biscuit
Joanna R.

Great staff - welcoming with warm smiles and a sincere hello. They seemed very appreciative of every customer walking through their door. Breakfast was good. Creative names and nice combinations. I was expecting a bit more heat with the reference to cajun. it was fine and probably good for the masses that want something different but not overpowering. Luckily they had locally made Lost Wood Sauce to add to my "smokin caterpillar" omelette. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. Neatly plated, which is very pleasing. The omelette, had a nice balance of cheese and corned beef hash and was evenly distributed in the egg. The flavors were fine- very mild seasonings, not salty at all, which is always my worry with corned beef hash. The home fries were supposed to have a kick with the cajun seasoning, but again, very mild, more of a hint of seasoning. The biscuit was fine, very crumbly. Parking can be a challenge on a busy day. It's parallel street parking within the neighborhood. If I was in the area and looking for breakfast I would try it again.

Christopher C.

Sometimes you want a diner breakfast and sometimes you want great Cajun food...this place has both. Always hits

Grits.
Joseph M.

Nah... if I don't have anything excellent to say, well then, I probably shouldn't say it, so I will say this as excellently as I can. Small businesses are the lifeblood of some people's homes, and I feel that a business like this has the potential to be the lifeblood of someone's community, however I just don't quite see the Bayou Kitchen delivering on that promise just yet (or maybe I missed it). Louisiana cooking is one of the highest commitments to southern hospitality cooking standards that there is. that there is. Dare I say, that it is the standard of Southern Hospitality cooking. It can't just be stylized without following through on authenticity. I feel like this place may have a genuine love for Louisiana or Louisiana-styled cooking, but it lacks the understanding of quality care and authenticity in the cooking that one would normally find in a Louisiana kitchen. It's wanting. I think that this establishment could do better...much better, and I would like to see it do much better upon my next visit to it. Sorry, Bayou Kitchen. It just doesn't hit the mark for me... But hey, what do I know? Bright spot: the server was excellent and maintained a positive attitude throughout my entire dining experience, thank you.

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Giavanna R.

One of the most delicious breakfast in Portland Maine and great portions! The jalapeño cornbread is to die for and the service is cheerful. If you are looking for nice meal and chill environment this is rhe please.

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We live in the neighborhood and love Bayou Kitchen. Great food, great people, great vibe. Super family friendly. I have nothing bad to say!

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Delicious huevos rancheros, cornbread, and gumbo. Friendly staff. Awesome selection of hot sauces.

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Do they have any safe-prep Gluten Free options?

It is my understanding of Gluten-free that the items must be prepared in a "Gluten Free Kitchen" The food here is great but I don't see how it can be considered Gluten-Free

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