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The Bayou

4.5

About this business

This Southern-inspired restaurant, run by two Lehigh Valley locals, makes dining out feel more like dining in as it cultivates a homey and comfortable atmosphere. Stop by to enjoy a meal family-style after ordering off the menu that features dishes in an array of sizes, to make sharing easier; sip on a custom cocktail featuring bourbon, flavored moonshine, or whiskey; and groove to live music on the heated patio. The Bayou has a limited number of tables, and fills up quickly every night of the week, so reservations are highl... read more

Location details

702 Hawthorne Rd, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.53,342 reviews
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Marcene Wismer 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

My husband is originally from the south and we love to recreate foods he grew up loving. Collard greens is a favorite. Bayou has perfected them! Yummy! We ordered the ribs, Brussel sprouts, and corn bread. There was not one item we were disappointed with. Dredging pieces of the ribs in the collard juice is recommended! Lol! Our drinks were equally tasty and well crafted. Excellent service, also! It was refreshing to see staff working together. Best dining experience in a very long time!!! We will be back! 

Business response:

Thanks for the great review, Marcene! We're happy you and your husband's time with us was so wonderful! We care about our guests so we strive to offer the highest levels of service as well as fresh and delicious food. It's fantastic you enjoyed our mouthwatering dishes so much and that our team took such good care of you. That's what we like to see! We can't wait to see you again soon so we can share another excellent experience with you! Have a fantastic day! 

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Donovan V. Daniel 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

The only thing missing was a couch to sleep on afterwards. The food is amazing! 

Business response:

Thank you for sharing, Donovan! We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic dining experience with us at The Bayou. We're so glad that you enjoyed our fresh, delicious food; we couldn't ask for anything more! We'd love to host you again in the near future. Have a beautiful day! 

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Jennifer Donmoyer Moser 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Delicious food and great service! 

Business response:

Thanks for the great review, Jennifer! We're happy your time with us was so wonderful! We care about our guests so we strive to offer the highest levels of service as well as fresh and delicious food. It's fantastic you enjoyed our mouthwatering dishes so much and that our team took such good care of you. That's what we like to see! We can't wait to see you again soon so we can share another excellent experience with you! Have a fantastic day! 

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Sandy Kunsman 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

here now. our favorite. feel like we r in Nawlins. But we need to add an Ettoufee to the menu.....PLEASE 

Business response:

Thanks for the positive rating, Sandy ! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with us so much! We look forward to sharing an even better experience with you soon. Have a lovely day! 

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Andrea Gasker Horn 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Everything! Love this place. Great drinks and a wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend this place!!! 

Business response:

Andrea, thank you for leaving us a great review! We look forward to seeing you again soon so we can share another exceptional experience with you! 

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Jeannette Flad Orso 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Our second visit. Great meal! 

Business response:

Thank you for sharing, Jeannette! We're delighted to hear you had another fantastic dining experience with us at The Bayou. We're so glad that you enjoyed our fresh, delicious food; we couldn't ask for anything more! We'd love to host you again in the near future. Have a beautiful day! 

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Liz DeLosa 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

The first time was amazing. Second time was just ok. Slow service. The food was just ok this time. Week day lunch is the time to go. 

Business response:

We appreciate the feedback, Liz. It's unfortunate your time with us was anything less than ideal. We strive to offer quality service and convenience for all of our guests. We're happy you enjoyed our dishes despite the problems you had with our service. We endeavor to offer the best experience possible and your feedback will help. Thank you. We do hope to see you again soon so we can share a more positive experience with you. 

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Ellen Ficacci 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Food was delicious and service was great! 

Business response:

Thanks for the great review, Ellen! We're happy your time with us was so wonderful! We care about our guests so we strive to offer the highest levels of service as well as fresh and delicious food. It's fantastic you enjoyed our mouthwatering dishes so much and that our team took such good care of you. That's what we like to see! We can't wait to see you again soon so we can share another excellent experience with you! Have a fantastic day! 

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Jodi Hartman 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Everything was delicious except the fries. Mushy and limp. For how top notch the rest of the meal was, I expected more. 

Business response:

Thank you for the positive rating, Jodi! We're happy you had a pleasant experience with us and appreciated your meal. It's unfortunate you had such challenges with our fries. We're disappointed we couldn't accommodate your needs and fix the problem. We hold ourselves to a higher standard so we'll address your concerns with our team moving forward. We strive for excellence so we look forward to sharing an even better experience with you soon! Have a lovely day. 

Frequently asked questions about The Bayou

How is The Bayou rated?

The Bayou has a 4.5 star rating with 3,342 reviews. 

When is The Bayou open?

The Bayou is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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