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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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Becky DeSanti 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Delicious....food was the best Cajun I’ve had outside LA! The staff were great fun 

Business response:

Thank you for sharing, Becky! We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful meal with us at The Bayou. We're so glad that you loved your meals and service. We aim to please our guests with our warm hospitality and delicious food, so this is fantastic to hear. We'd love to share another positive, fun experience with you in the future. Have a beautiful day! 

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Kathy Carroll Propsner 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Great atmosphere and incredible food! Son chose this place as his 18th Birthday meal out. 

Business response:

Thanks for the fantastic review, Kathy! It's excellent you enjoyed your time with us so much! We love sharing our passion for delicious food with our guests and your praise for our mouthwatering dishes lets us know we're doing our job! We look forward to hosting you again soon for another amazing experience! Have a wonderful day! 

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Bart Nkpounder Bartholomew 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Great food, friendly service!! Reasonably priced. 

Business response:

Thank you for the excellent review, Bart! It's outstanding you had such an amazing experience with us! We're delighted you enjoyed our delicious dishes so much and that our team assisted you in any way. We aim to please and your praise lets us know we're doing our job! We look forward to hosting you again soon for another stellar experience! Have a lovely day! 

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Thomas Weglarz 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

get the chicken great food good service 

Business response:

Thank you for sharing, Thomas! We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful meal with us at The Bayou. We're so glad that you loved your meals and service. We aim to please our guests with our warm hospitality and delicious food, so this is fantastic to hear. We'd love to share another positive, fun experience with you in the future. Have a beautiful day! 

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Susan Mawdsley DuBeck 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Great food and service, we will be back!! 

Business response:

Thanks for the great review, Susan! 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 stellar day! 

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Becky Batgirl Bartholomew 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

the beignets! they were fabulous and the fried green tomatoes were to die for! make sure to try the gumbo and the jumbalya! 

Business response:

Thank you for sharing, Becky! 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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Lindsay DiPierdomenico 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Amazing food and great price! 

Business response:

Thank you for sharing, Lindsay! It's outstanding your time with us was so fantastic! We're thrilled you enjoyed our delicious food so much. We strive for excellence and your praise lets us know we're doing our job! We can't wait to see you again soon so we can share another amazing experience with you! Have a beautiful day! 

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Sarah Marie 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

The food is excellent and the staff is wonderful. 

Business response:

Thanks for the wonderful review, Sarah! We're thrilled your time with us was so fantastic! We strive to offer top-notch service alongside our mouthwatering dishes and your praise lets us know we're doing our job. That's what we like to see! We look forward to hosting you again soon for another amazing experience! Have a beautiful day! 

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Scott Weasner 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

the buttermilk chicken is probably the best chicken I've ever have. we all had a great dinner, will definitely be vack again. 

Business response:

Thanks for the amazing review, Scott! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience with us! It's wonderful that you enjoyed your meal - the buttermilk chicken was an excellent choice! We can't wait to host you again soon to share an even more positive experience with you. Have a fantastic 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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