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Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar, New Orleans, LA

Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar

3.1
3.1
81 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Neighborhood gem
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 81 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
  • 3Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 2.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar offers a captivating atmosphere with live music and vibrant vibes. Guests rave about the "phenomenal oysters" and flavorful shrimp and grits. While service can be inconsistent, dedicated staff like Jersey and Jakara elevate the dining experience. Making a reservation is recommended to fully enjoy this lively spot.

81 Reviews
  1. Tamara

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was Tia….. great waitress. She was on point and didn’t steer us wrong with the food questions. Food was absolutely amazing especially the chargrilled oysters. The shrimp and grits was outstanding as well. Definitely a return spot. Oh- my drink the Blue Bayou was good too

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  2. Paula

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Terrible service, food is far too expensive for the quality it was, we didn’t get our drinks until halfway through dinner, and our waters were never refilled.

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  3. Abigail

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food but service took forever. Not big group friendly

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  4. Tatyana

    New Orleans

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Liza was HORRIBLE!! Yelling and fussing at the servers and cooks In front of everyone. The food made us sick the next morning

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  5. Avent

    Mississippi

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am not sure why Blue Bayou only has 3 stars because it’s first class! Our family of 15 needed dining for Thanksgiving evening, so I booked here last minute and WOW! Service - excellent Food - outstanding Everything was WONDERFUL! Jeremiah was our waiter and I can’t sing his praises enough! He was so patient and attentive with our large group! Can’t recommend Blue Bayou enough. Will certainly go back the next time I am in New Orleans!

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  6. Sharon

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The reservation time was 11:30AM, we were promptly seat and presented with menus. The restaurant was quite due the time of day. We had a wonderful unbothered meal, and all courses were steaming hot. The seafood was seasoned and tasted fresh. All the staff was friendly and very accommodating. I would definitely dine at Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar again, and recommend others to dine at the restaurant.

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  7. Michelle

    Jacksonville

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Super expensive for the low quality of food. We had most food come out but a few people had to wait a while for theirs. With all of the amazing places to eat, skip this one.

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  8. Avis

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the Cajun stuffed redfish and it was dry, overcooked and cold. The sauce was gelatinous and the crawfish tails were rubbery. The stuffing was a mushy mess. My husband’s seafood combo was good but not hot. I do recommend the gator bites. And the old fashion lacked bitters.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time .. entertainment and service was top tier

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  10. Christy

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is really good. I stayed in the quarter for a few nights to celebrate my birthday. We went in without a resv but I suggest making one as the line got really long after we walked up. We waited for about 25 minutes before being seated at our table.  We had great service and great food. I’m local to the area so I was hesitant about it being too touristy but was pleasantly surprised at the food and drinks. The drinks were also strong and tasty.

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Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar is rated 3.1 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 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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