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The Bayou
- American
- Bethlehem, PA
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
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Food was amazing! I would definitely recommend this place, it had a great atmosphere.
Business response:
Thanks for the outstanding review, Nikita! We're delighted to hear that you had such an incredible dining experience with us! It's wonderful that you enjoyed your meal and the atmosphere of our restaurant. That's what we like to hear! We're looking forward to hosting you again soon! Thanks for sharing and have an amazing day!
Had a great time. The food was awesome and the shrimp and grits were better than what we got in Georgia. Will be back!
Business response:
Thanks for the perfect rating, Angel! It's fantastic you had such an amazing experience with us! We aim to please! We're delighted you enjoyed our mouthwatering dishes so much! The shrimp and grits were a great choice, a real fan favorite! We're looking forward to sharing another outstanding experience with you soon! Have a wonderful day!
First time here last night! The food was amazing.. so much different then the usual Lehigh valley hot spots. My boyfriend ate half of my catfish platter and he doesn't even like fish... that's definitely saying something!! The atmosphere is warm and inviting and cozy.You guys have a great business and great service.. we will be back with friends next time! Great job!
Business response:
Thanks for the fantastic review, Katie! We're delighted you had such a wonderful experience with us! It's outstanding you enjoyed our dishes so much. That's what we like to see! The catfish was a great choice, a real fan favorite! We're happy you appreciated our relaxed ambiance and that our team made you feel so welcome! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Have a lovely day!
My husband and I had our first visit to the Bayou for a late lunch today. Everything was amazing! We will definitely be back!
Business response:
Thanks for the perfect review, Antoinette! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing dining experience with us! It's wonderful that you enjoyed your meal - that's what we like to hear! We're looking forward to hosting you again soon for another delicious meal! Thanks for sharing and have an excellent day!
Food was great as was the service!! Will definitely visit again!!
Business response:
Dear Gwenn, thank you for the fantastic rating! We're delighted to hear you had a great meal with us! We appreciate your compliments regarding our hardworking team. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service to our guests and we strive to go above and beyond expectations. We look forward to hosting you again in the future! Thank you again for sharing your review. Have a wonderful day!
The food was good and the atmosphere was nice but the amount of time it took for the waitress to get our water took 15 minutes and then another 40 minutes for us to actually get our food. Would not recommend if you only have a short time to get something to eat. Service is not great.
The fried chicken and corn bread was amazing and the pickles... Well they are amazing too!
My parents always talked about the Bayou and the quality of the food! We tried to make reservations between Christmas and New Years but they had none available so we took a risk just showing up...a 2 hour wait! I thought to myself well everyone is off during this time and the food must be good! We finally made a reservation for last night with a request to sit in the alcove. When we arrived we were promptly seated. We ordered drinks, apps and our meal. The garlic bisque was amazing! We also ordered the Brussel sprouts and ja... read more
Business response:
Thank you for the wonderful rating and review, Kelly! It's fantastic you had such an amazing experience with us! We love sharing our passion for delicious cuisine with our guests. Your praise for our dishes lets us know we're doing our job! The beef cheeks were a great choice! We aim to please! We love seeing our guests leave with full stomachs and smiling faces! We look forward to sharing another outstanding experience with you soon! Have an excellent day!
The food was awesome and the staff was very pleasant. They def bought a piece of Louisiana to Bethlehem!!!!! Great place!!!!
Business response:
Thank you for the perfect rating, Hassana! We strive to offer stellar service alongside our mouthwatering dishes. We love sharing our passion for delicious cuisine and your praise lets us know we're doing our job! We look forward to hosting you again soon! Have a fantastic day!
Frequently asked questions about The Bayou
How is The Bayou rated?
The Bayou has a 4.5 star rating with 3,348 reviews.
When is The Bayou open?
The Bayou is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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