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Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar, New Orleans, LA

Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar

3.1
3.1
107 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Lively
Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar transports guests to a slice of New Orleans charm on bustling Canal Street. The restaurant features a captivating interior with a 30-foot faux oak tree, Spanish moss, and charming lanterns, creating a serene bayou ambiance. Our menu showcases the best of local Louisiana cuisine, with fresh seafood and Southern classics taking center stage. From the bustling oyster bar to the extensive selection of regional specialties, Blue Bayou offers a taste of New Orleans tradition.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Creole
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (504) 291-3788
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 107 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.1
3.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.3Food
  • 2.9Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 2.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar promises "amazing atmosphere" and "great local bites" with live music enhancing the experience. While some visitors rave about the "outstanding" service and "phenomenal" chargrilled oysters, others note inconsistent service and longer wait times. Reserving ahead and patience may enhance your dining experience.

107 Reviews
  1. Wynea

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful food was nice and hot thank yall so much will be back

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  2. Chance

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing environment and energy. Loved my experience definitely coming back

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  3. Autumn

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This venue was clean as well as aesthetically appealing. The hostess and wait staff were attentive. We arrived during brunch time, and a gentleman was singing live soulful music, which was a nice enhancement to our dining experience. We ordered 2 entrees, shrimp and grits, and red beans and rice with andouille sausage. The portions were surprisingly huge. I ordered the blue bayou bloody mary. This cocktail was so flavorful that I ordered a second. Overall, I had a good experience.

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  4. Alexia

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fast friendly service and staff are very welcoming, 10/10 will return soon!!

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  5. Justin

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely exquisite. The restaurant looks beautiful!! They have great daiquiris and specialty cocktails. We tried the Category 5 Hurricane, the Remy Streetcar, the Black Pearl, and the Blue Bayou Daiquiri; they have many more but we were feeling quite good after sharing these cocktails. The Charred Grilled Oyster and the Rockerfeller were amazing; and don’t forget about the Louisiana Crab Cake or the Fried Alligator bites!!! The Cajun Stuffed Redfish was off the charts. And of course I had to save room for dessert. The Banana Fosters Cheesecake sealed the deal for the whole experience!!

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  6. Jalicia

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was actually great. The drinks were wonderful.

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  7. Vickyx2

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love coming here. I love bringing my kids because they always have a good time with the music. This is definitely a place. We will make a regular visit to.

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  8. Stacy

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love coming here. This time we got the redfish and a daquri and it was delicious for sure

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  9. Julianne

    VIP

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Their system was down when we checked in. It was chaos trying to get a table. We ended up just sitting at the bar which turned out to be a good experience. Food and drinks were good. We’d come back.

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  10. Kimberly

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good but cold. Took 1 hour and half to come out. Servers kept talking over the food when it came out, they never knew where it went. Our crab cakes were burnt.

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FAQs

Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar is rated 3.1 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar

717 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Creole
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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