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The Bayou

4.5

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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
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Rich Mitchell 
7 years ago

Great food excellent service I will be back chicken was very good 

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Josh Quinn 
7 years ago

Fried chicken sandwich was the best thing iv eaten in a year .fresh cut fries . Waitress was good . Owner brought us the food . Very clean place . Make a reservation if u go at night . We went for lunch . Easy in and out . The sandwich had bread and butter pickles which i dont like . Tried them and it was worth it . On this sandwich they are soooooo good . 

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Sherman Herman 
7 years ago

The food was incredible!! Awesome atmosphere too! Very friendly staff, fast service. Overall great experience. Definitely recommend to everyone 

Business response:

Thanks for the 5/5 rating, Sherman! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed dining with us! We look forward to sharing another stellar meal with you soon! Have a lovely day! 

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Mary Elizabeth 
7 years ago

Amazing food, palate pleasing flavor, quaint atmosphere!!! 

Business response:

Thanks for the 5/5 rating, Mary! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed dining with us! We look forward to sharing another stellar meal with you soon! Have a beautiful day! 

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Amy Aronica 
7 years ago

Amazing food !!!!! Clean , cute decor . Definitely will be coming back . YUM!!!! 

Business response:

Thanks for the 5/5 rating, Amy! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed dining with us! We look forward to sharing another stellar meal with you soon! Have a beautiful day! 

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Jennifer Purvis 
7 years ago

Amazing spot that we stumbled across. Can't wait to come back 

Business response:

Thanks for the wonderful rating, Jennifer! It's fantastic you had such a stellar experience with us! We're thrilled you enjoyed your meal! We look forward to hosting you again soon! Have a beautiful day! 

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Austin Lee 
7 years ago

All of the food was absolutely incredible! Highly recommend the cornbread and catfish! Their drinks are one of a kind as well! Everything about this place was great. Great service and atmosphere. Will recommend to anyone looking for a place to dine around Bethlehem. 

Business response:

Thanks for the wonderful rating, Austin! It's fantastic you had such a stellar experience with us! We're thrilled you enjoyed your meal! We look forward to hosting you again soon! Have a beautiful day! 

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Sharon Elaine Brown 
7 years ago

The Bayou very nice atmosphere, staff very polite and food is good. I ordered the gumbo and cornbread. The gumbo flavor was good but my bowl was more liquid than actual ingredients (shrimp,etc). The cornbread good flavor, but heated up too long. Ended up adding cornbread to the gumbo soup, which soaked up the suction. Overall my food was very tasty. 

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Jinja Snapz Gibson 
7 years ago

I went twice. The atmosphere is very nice but the food is lack-lusting. The batter on the fried tomatoes was hard - very hard. The remoulade sauce was just stone-ground mustard. The shrimp poboy lacked shrimp for the size of the roll. The mac & cheese was mediocre I will say the meat in it was a nice touch. The gumbo was inedible. The shrimp and grits was ok at best. I tasted the BBQ ribs and those were pretty good and very tender and the cornbread was good. The ribs should be offered in a larger size since they're actually ... read more

Business response:

Dear Guest, We appreciate the feedback. We're deeply disappointed your time with us was less than ideal. Your experience is not what we're accustomed to sharing with our guests. We regret that our dishes didn't meet your expectations. We hold ourselves to a higher standard so we'll address your concerns with our team moving forward. We do hope you give us another opportunity to share a more positive experience with you soon. 

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How is The Bayou rated?

The Bayou has a 4.5 star rating with 3,348 reviews. 

When is The Bayou open?

The Bayou is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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