The Bayou - Bethlehem (PA)

5 /5 Paul Basile: My wife and I wound up a Bayou because our first two choices were closed due to the new year holiday. This was our first time here. We were greeted quickly and were seated immediately. The atmosphere is very cozy and has that southern feel as the name implies. Our waitress (Ques) was absolutely fabulous! She gave us suggestions on menu items and took our drink orders. I had a blue Bayou (delish) and my wife had the voodoo juice (also wonderful). Our appetizer was fried green tomatoes that were amazing. The two entrees were crispy catfish for myself and the spare ribs for the wife. Sides were collard greens, dirty rice, corn bread and hoppin John’s. I have to say, everything came out in a timely manner and was absolutely awesome! We couldn’t say enough how glad we were to wind up here by chance. Ques is by far, one of the best servers we’ve met. Instead of telling you how good the food and service is, try it for yourself and hopefully you will agree that this is a great place. One regret! I didn’t try the Hushpuppies!! I’ll be back for them. Thank you Bayou and a bigger thank you to Ques for making a great place even better.

3 /5 Lidia T: The iced tea was definitely a highlight—perfectly brewed and refreshing. Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite live up to the expectations set by the pictures. The shrimp and grits, in particular, had an excessively sweet flavor that didn’t quite work for me. Overall, the food was average. I was hoping for more.

1 /5 Rodney Santiago: Unfortunately was not a good experience. This place used to have the best fried chicken yet that is not the case anymore. We had to wait for our food over 40 minutes, the server only came to take our order and bring our check and the food was all burned. Some of the chicken was fridge cold and the other half was hot. To top it all off, there was barely any chicken and mostly breading. We will not be coming back since charging customers over $25 per plate, a better service is expected.

5 /5 Noda Daniel “Daniel0127”: I keep on coming to this establishment. Staff is very friendly and the mocktails are amazing for someone that doesnt drink alcohol. The French Onion soup is a MUST. I am in LOVE with the Mac n Cheese options they have. If youre also looking for a nice sweet treat the Beignets are truly sublime. My Girlfriend had the Chicken and Waffles and it was amazing chicken was crunchy and the waffles were perfect the spicy syrup was a great idea might need a little work it does taste like Franks Red Hot and Syrup combined but still an amazing idea. Truly a place to stop and enjoy amazing food.

5 /5 Caroline Nehme: Just last year I was in New Orleans and craving good southern cooking. Finally the wait was over, and boy did I find the place that reminded me so much of there right in my own backyard! The Bayou is an amazing New Orleans southern style restaurant with even the cook New Orleans trained. The general manager, Rachel is incredible with her kind spirit and makes you feel like Family from the second you walk in and even though there are plenty of waitresses, she will still go above and beyond just to make sure you are happy with everything and gets you everything just the way you like it. After trying a catfish Po sandwich, brisket po sandwich, jambalaya, cornbread (which I have a picture of 1 slice!!), and of course for desserts if you’re gonna do Southern, you better get the beignets and bread pudding which comes with vanilla ice cream. I say 100/100 for this place! I’m so happy New Orleans is finally in my backyard. I have my go to place from here on out!