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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
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Amy Johnson 
9 years ago

service, atmosphere, food and our cocktails were superb! i cant wait to go back! 

Business response:

Thank you for the 5 out of 5 rating, Amy! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed dining at The Bayou! It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed our delicious food and tasty cocktails. We're delighted to hear you also enjoyed our relaxing atmosphere and that our staff provided you with excellent service. It's wonderful to know we left you with a great impression. We look forward to serving you again soon! Thank you once more for taking the time to share your feedback, Amy. We hope you have an amazing day! 

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Jacqueline Rose Hotop 
9 years ago

Absolutely amazing food! Not much seating make sure to call and make a reservation on weekends :) 

Business response:

Thank you for the 5 out of 5 rating, Jacqueline! It's fantastic to hear how much you enjoy dining at The Bayou! We're thrilled to hear our delicious food always meets your expectations. It's wonderful to know we've left you with a great impression. We look forward to serving you again in the near future! Thank you once more for taking the time to share your thoughts, Jacqueline. We hope you have a lovely day! 

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Jordan MG Hower 
9 years ago

Had an awesome experience here even with a large party. The drinks were amazing, the cornbread was awesome, and my entree was too. Totally on point. Will visit again. 

Business response:

Jordyn, thank you for sharing your amazing experience with us on Facebook! We love your shout-out to the cornbread. It's simply amazing! We're glad we could cater to you and your whole party. We'd love to see you back soon. Cheers! 

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Kristie Anthony 
9 years ago

The food was great and the service was excellent. Our server noticed it was my birthday when she carded me and then brought out a birthday desert at the end of our dinner. So sweet! 

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Charles Schaeffer 
9 years ago

Wow what a night ! Cristian and staff. You do an amazing job. Can't wait to come back. My new favorite place. If your looking for the perfect night with great New Orleans cuisine and awesome host this is the place. 

Business response:

Thank you for sharing your review with us! It means the world that you took the time to give us a shout-out. We'll be looking forward to seeing you again. Please make it sooner than later! Cheers, Charles! 

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Tom Williams 
9 years ago

The food is great, the atmosphere is awesome but more important the staff and ownership have great hearts and donate time, effort and money to support great local charities and events. 

Business response:

Tom, thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful words on our Facebook page! We take a lot if pride in what we create at The Bayou, however we truly believe our friendly and homelike atmosphere is what makes us so special. We want everyone to feel like family. Also, it's always a pleasure for us to help out with any local cause or event. The people surrounding The Bayou are just as important as we are and we want to do all we can to help. Hopefully we'll be seeing you again soon. Cheers, Tom! 

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Linda Buck Strong 
9 years ago

Love the atmosphere and great food. I had the mac n cheese... yum, husband had the amazing fried chicken. Waitress was great as she automatically brought us plates so we could share our food. Loved the attention to detail. Can't wait to come back! 

Business response:

Linda, thank you so much for your review of The Bayou. We are happy to hear you enjoyed everything! You can't go wrong with mac and cheese and fried chicken! It's great to see you appreciate our friendly service and attention to detail. Thanks again for the fantastic 5 out of 5 review! We look forward to seeing you back again soon! Until Then! 

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Valentin Mari 
9 years ago

My boyfriend took me to eat here yesterday first time we both came with our two friend and I'm like in love with the food!!! I'm 9 months pregnant and let me tell you I came back home wanting more lol❤️ love this place! 

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Sammy Joyce 
9 years ago

Loved it here! Wonderful Valentine's Day dinner! Did not think I could like corn bread that much. 

Business response:

Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review, Sammy! We're glad we could be a part of your Valentine's Day! The cornbread is never a bad choice. There's plenty more where that came from, so we hope we'll see you back soon! Thanks again, Sammy! 

Frequently asked questions about The Bayou

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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