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    The Bayou Kitchen

    4.5 (50 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Monique K.

    Food was excellent. Service was grand! Had the Bayou Fried Rice and collard greens. The others had the red fish and catfish. Got to sample them all. Fried Okra too, the bomb!!!!

    Shrimp Bowl
    Christina C.

    I enjoyed some food from The Bayou at the food trucks in downtown Sanford and let me tell you that the shrimp bowl did not disappoint! It was refreshing but also had a little bit of kick to it. The team working the tent was very friendly and they brought my order over to me once it was ready. I've heard many mixed things about The Bayou but now I'm excited to try out their Sanford location next time I am in the area and enjoy the vibe!

    Gumbo
    Virginie L.

    I've been trying to make time to come in for dinner since the grand opening in Sanford...finally made it! We were seated right away on a Saturday evening which was great, was about half way full, asked to sit at another table and they said they were reserved, by the way they were empty the entire time we were there...but I digress. Ordered the Gumbo, crab cakes, Salmon and a Margarita. The Gumbo was said to be seafood but it had no seafood flavor, despite that it was good. Crab cakes were my favorite, they were delicious very little filling just the way I like it! The Salmon was really good also, lots of flavor even without the toppings that they had on there. Margarita was not that good, wish they used fresh ingredients rather than the artificial flavors. Service was not the best, felt rushed in ordering even though they weren't busy. Also, the waiter kept getting interrupted by other staff members. Ambiance was ok not what I expected, but the food was good!

    Sasha t.

    Heyyyyyyyyy you guyyyyyyyys!!! Let's get right into it, I've been hearing about a New Orleans cuisine coming to the area and this is it. They've been around about 7 month now, seems they have another location in Longwood. We opted for a cocktail of Hennessy with lemonade. We paired that with the Nola baby chargrilled oysters which were delicious. Apparently Thursdays you can get a dozen oysters for $21 so we'll def be back on a Thursday. The decor is casual, this could easily be a place to go with family. Staff was limited but friendly and welcoming. Let's eat!!

    Marshaye B.

    Located in the heart of downtown Sanford with free parking near by. The restaurant has traditional tables and bar seating. Visited for a pre-fixed special, the price was great which included an appetizer, entree, desert and a free daiquiri. Everyone was nice but the service was a bit slow. The night I went the restaurant was full so that may have impact. Recommend making a reservation for popular days. In terms of the food it was a hit and miss for me personally. I enjoyed the salmon pasta but didn't love the crab cake appetizer. The daiquiris were very strong, so 1 or 2 will get the job done if that's what you are looking for. This place has alot of potential

    $10 Lunch Special, Bayou Southern and Jammin on the Bayou

    Came in for their $10 Lunch Special. Much better than what $10 can buy at any fast food joint. Awesome service and even better food, everything was absolutely delicious. This will be our new lunch spot, for sure!!

    Curtis

    The food was delicious. Not my first time here. Each time l try something new. Some of the best food in town.

    Cajun Spinach dip
    Deanna A.

    All the dishes we ordered were delicious! Crab cakes were bomb! Chef didnt skimp on the crab meat! Thats how it should be! The cajun fried rice definitely had a little kick to it. Sloppy nola was huge and full of meat. My daughter ordered 3 appetizers: hush puppies, lobster bites and cajun spinach dip. She was happy she ordered all appetizers for different variations. My son ordered the lobster mac n cheese and he killed it eventhough the serving was huge! Service was good, Jaclyn was friendly and fast. Will definitely come back! So glad they opened im sanford.

    SHRIMP & GRITS /  Shrimp over creamy grits, andouille sausage, and tasso cream sauce. Topped with mixed cheese and bacon bits.
    Emmanuel D.

    Well, well, well, after visiting their Longwood location for the first time, I was a bit disappointed in my expectations. It seemed like they weren't quite ready to open for business. I was quite saddened to witness how another customer was treated when he was asked to move to another table simply because he was dining alone. The restaurant didn't seem very busy at the time, making it seem unnecessary to ask him to relocate. The way the situation was handled didn't quite reflect the warm and welcoming atmosphere I believe the staff strives to create. There are gentle and more understanding ways to explain why a table that seats six needs to be kept available for larger groups. Additionally, it would have been better if the communication had been more discreet and considerate, rather than spoken aloud across the restaurant from behind the bar. We ordered, ate our meal and desert, and no large group came ever came in. Now, let us discuss our dining experience. The menu was consistent with that of the Longwood location; however, they did not offer a cocktail menu because they haven't had the chance to print it. If we were unfamiliar with the beverages, we would have had no idea what to order. Regarding ordering time, the food at Bayou Kitchen was good, but I was a bit put off by the service. When I asked to keep a menu in case I wanted to order more later, the waiter told me they had to collect them after the initial order because the menus are new and they don't want them to get dirty. I understand wanting to keep things nice, but it felt a little unfriendly. It would have been more enjoyable to be able to look back at the menu during the meal. Hopefully, this is something they reconsider, because the food itself made me want to try more. Our meal was pretty good. We ordered some Hushpuppies, a Shrimp Po'Boy with fries and Shrimp with Grits, which was nice and creamy, though the portion was small. Both dishes deserved 5 stars overall for taste. We wished we had the cocktail menu to see what other options were available, but we ordered what we knew. Lemonade on the Bayou was great as usual. Swamp Water was also good, and tell them to add a splash of pineapple instead of orange juice.

    $10 lunch special. Gumbo and salad

    Gumbo that SOOTHES THE SOUL! Whenever I am sick I come have a bowl of their delicious gumbo and it always gives me the warm fuzzies. It has the perfect level of spice and always helps me feel better. The salad is always fresh and tasty as well. The servers take good care of me and the music is always jamming. Both locations are GREAT!

    Chicken Tenders and Fries
    Kenisha C.

    New favorite place! Went for dinner last night with my family and everything was wonderful. Service was 10/10. Megan and Jordan were awesome! Very knowledgeable about the menu and so kind and welcoming to my kids. The food was delicious. We had the Voodoo Balls, the Red Beans, Jammin On the Bayou, and my kids had chicken tenders and fries. Everything was so yummy and came out very quickly (I will note that if you don't like spice this may not be the place for you.) We went on a Wednesday night so it wasn't too lively, but there is a stage so I'm sure when the live music is there it's a party. We will for sure be back to find out!

    Shrimp and grits
    Joey D.

    This place serves very tasty authentic New Orleans cuisine. Our family enjoyed simple cozy Mardi Gras inspired ambiance and friendly service.

    Shrimp Poboy
    Osman C.

    Came to the Bayou for lunch and had such an amazing experience. They have 10 for $10 meal deals and the food was excellent. I had a shrimp po boy that even the pickles tasted good on it! Excited to try the rest of the menu as I come back! Service was great and the music and vibes were awesome too. Highly recommend

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    Great atmosphere and food. Great Louisiana style restaurant. We will be back. Customer Service is wonderful.

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    The food and service is fabulous! You won't be disappointed! We've been in many times since they opened. Better than New Orleans.

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    Good food and service. Nice vibe and the place looked well put. Definitely could come back

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    We had shrimp and grits and Jammin on the Bayou. The best flavor ever! $10 menu from 11-2. Amazing service! Cool vibe and upbeat music.

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    4.4(494 reviews)
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    I was not prepared.. for the level of flavor in this food. I actually placed a pick up order…read more However, when I went in, I was mad that I did a pick up order and that I wasn't staying I was greeted by almost every server walking the floor to make sure that I was helped. They were all incredibly kind. I noticed the chef in the back going to town and putting his heart into everything he was doing. I promise you this is exactly what it tastes like. The most difficult thing I had to do was not open the packaging until I got home. :) When I said nothing was just disappointing. Not only was every flavor on point, there was enough food to last me a few days! Portions are very generous. Even the kids meal was generous and not too spicy for my nine-year-old. She absolutely loved it! We got her the fried fish kids dinner and she said it was awesome! My husband got a fish basket and I got the shrimp tacos. I had to put the voodoo sauce on the side because I'm a little bit of a spicy wimp. It was so delicious. I couldn't stop eating it and then chasing it for something to stop the heat, lol. Even though some of it is spicy, it actually has wonderful flavor. It's got kick, but it's nothing we couldn't handle. I could literally eat this all week. I will definitely be back sooner than later!

    We were in the vicinity and needed to have lunch. With the great stars rating here, we decided this…read morewas the restaurant to go to. The waitress was busy with a large group but she was also quick to set up a bigger table for our group. She took our orders efficiently. The food didn't take too long to arrive, and the portions are pretty huge for the price. Everyone loved what they ordered and there's plenty of leftovers. Do stop by if you're in the area.

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    TJ's Seafood Shack

    4.4(295 reviews)
    11.3 miEast Orlando
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    The food is wonderful and reasonable. The staff, especially…read moreGeorge and Cody are so nice and extremely thoughtful. My husband fell in the restaurant and they rushed right over to help. Between them and a few customers, my husband was helped up and was okay. The restaurant is very clean, including the restrooms. It is one of our favorite places even though it's a bit of a drive. We have had shrimp tacos, a lobster melt, okra and a shrimp po boy and it's all been delicious.

    Such a great casual seafood shack in Oviedo. I went with my colleague on a Thursday night. When we…read morearrived, there was a small wait in the counter. But it wasn't too long. I ordered the house wine for happy hour (3 buck chuck), and lobster roll and crab cake platter, with broccoli as the side (about 21.5). I paid directly on the counter using Google Pay, and took my drink to my table. I tried the Moscato wine, which tasted cheap, but no complaints at all for 3 dollars. It was still sweet and buzzed me lightly. The food was delivered to our table shortly after. The lobster roll was filling, but mostly a mix of both real and surami lobster. It was still enjoyable and had the nice fish flavor I enjoy from surami. The crab cake had real blue crab claw meat and was flavorful. The broccoli looked to be grilled or steamed and had the right amount of seasoning. It was really enjoyable. My only minor gripe was the hot sauce I took that said XXX, but after adding to the food, there was no fire to the taste buds engine. While it added some flavor, it didn't bring any fuel to the spices. The service was wonderful. The attendant was very friendly and helpful, and even took care of the plates after we were done. I believe his name was Christopher. The atmosphere is very casual, no frills setting. The dining area is a bit small, but outdoor seating was available too. It looked nautical themed, as well as gator stuff. Parking was free and easy in the strip mall. Best of all, when you are done eating, for can walk to the park nearby. TJs serves great seafood at very reasonable prices. While it is no frills atmosphere, the good quality food makes the price worth it. The service is very friendly and helpful. This is such a great restaurant in Oviedo on the park. Overall: A-

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