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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
4.53,415 reviews
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Denise Hanner Continenza 
8 years ago

This is my place of choice when given a chance to go to dinner. The atmosphere is cozy and casual. The food is amazing. I have had the salmon, the fried chicken and the gumbo. The side dishes- especially the mashed sweet potatoes- are out of this world. The cocktails are amazing as well. The entrees are unique; there is nothing like The Bayou in the Lehigh Valley with its true Southern style. And the service is typically southern, too- warm, engaging, polite and easy- going. Every time! 

Business response:

Thank you for the excellent rating, Denise! It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed your meal with us! The gumbo is a classic choice! It's pleasing to know we could accommodate you during your meal and that we left you with a wonderful impression. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service to our guests and we continually strive to go above and beyond expectations. Your compliments are very rewarding. We look forward to sharing another wonderful meal with you soon! Thank you for taking the time to share, Denise. Have a gre... read more

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Sara LaPrincesa Viteri 
8 years ago

Delicious food & accommodating staff. We had a large party for a birthday dinner and they went above and beyond to make it work for us. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 

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Jeannette Murphy 
8 years ago

I had my birthday dinner there this past weekend. Our waitress, Mary, was amazing!!! She answered any questions we had about the menu and drinks. The mac and cheese was fantastic and a completely different twist on gumbo. I had the brisket po boy and my boyfriend had the catfish and my daughter had the fried chicken sandwich. My po boy was a great combination of flavors! I posted pictures and got a lot of friends wanting to know where the Bayou was. My new big brother (found him thanks to Ancestry and DNA test) will be visit... read more

Business response:

We appreciate you sharing the fantastic review, Jeannette! We're so glad that you chose to celebrate your birthday with us at The Bayou. It was our pleasure making your night extra special by providing you with exceptional service and top-notch Southern cuisine. It sounds like you all chose some of our favorite dishes, and we're happy to hear that they exceeded your expectations. We're looking forward to inviting you all back, as well as your brother. Have a lovely day! 

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Mindy Seip Kern 
8 years ago

We had and excellent experience at the Bayou for my Birthday celebration.....the atmosphere and food is wonderful and our service was great �� 

Business response:

Thank you for sharing the outstanding review, Mindy! We're so glad that you celebrated your birthday with us at The Bayou. It was a pleasure hosting you for a special occasion and we're happy to know that the food you ordered as well as the service provided to you exceeded all of your expectations. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Have a lovely day, Mindy. 

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Trudilynne Pina 
8 years ago

Always the best! We love the Bayou and the group of young men who own and run it!! Food amazing always!!! That's the problem have to stay away for a little because you want to eat it all! 

Business response:

Thank you for the excellent rating, Trudilynne. We're delighted to hear that you had such a pleasant dining experience with us! It's wonderful to know that we were able to exceed your expectations and that you enjoyed your meal! We strive to serve our guests exceptional dishes and we're glad that we didn't disappoint you in this regard. We look forward to sharing another wonderful meal with you soon! Thank you for sharing your review, Trudilynne. Have a great day! 

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Kim Garber 
8 years ago

Loved my mac & cheese, fried chicken, and blue bayou drink! Delicious and great environment! 

Business response:

Thanks for the stellar rating, Kim! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal! The fried chicken and mac & cheese are great choices! We strive to serve our guests exceptional dishes and we're glad that we didn't disappoint you in this regard. We look forward to sharing another wonderful meal with you soon! Thanks again for sharing, Kim. Have a great day! 

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Brian Peck 
8 years ago

Never get tired of this place. Food is amazing, staff is friendly, overall experience is top notch every time... 

Business response:

Thanks for sharing this stellar review, Brian! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoy your time with us. It's our pleasure to accommodate you to the fullest extent during your meal here. We'd love to share another perfect experience with you soon! We're already looking forward to it. Until then, have a fantastic day! 

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Spiro J. Dendrinos 
8 years ago

All around excellent place to eat a good meal. They have great drinks too. 

Business response:

Thank you for the perfect rating, Spiro! We're excited to hear how much you enjoy dining at The Bayou! It's fantastic to know you like our delicious food and drinks. We look forward to having you dine with us again soon! Thank you for sharing, Spiro. Have an amazing day! 

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Dave Sweitzer 
8 years ago

there are no words to truly express how satisfied we were. this was our second visit and it was even better than the first. Great staff, food and drink. A special thank you to Kevin for his attention to detail and awareness of all things 

Business response:

Thank you for the 5 out of 5 rating, Dave! It's fantastic to hear how much you enjoyed your second time dining at The Bayou! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our delicious food and tasty drinks. It's wonderful to know Kevin provided you with exceptional service. Your praise will be passed on. We look forward to having you dine with us again soon! Thank you for sharing, Dave. Have a terrific day! 

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How is The Bayou rated?

The Bayou has a 4.5 star rating with 3,415 reviews. 

When is The Bayou open?

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

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