Palmettos on the Bayou

4.3

1267 Reviews

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Open since 2002 Palmettos on the Bayou is a charming and elegant Acadian style restaurant serving classic Creole dishes highlighting fresh Louisiana ingredients.

Set on the tranquil Bayou Bonfouca near Old Town Slidell, our waterfront restaurant/event venue is known for its southern charm. Palmettos famous Brunch features live Jazz Saturday and Sunday. The 5,000sqf covered deck provides a dramatic outdoor setting at night for romantic dinners and a comfortable relaxed atmosphere during the day.

We are honored to have been named Best Brunch, Dining with a View, and Most Romantic by various local publications throughout the years.

We're located at 1901 Bayou Lane, next to Heritage Park.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Bar Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(985) 643-0050
Website
http://www.palmettosrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Palmetto’s offers private party packages for groups of 30 to 500 with custom menus to fit any budget. Indoor and/or outdoor facilities include waterfront decks, oyster bar and art-filled dining rooms.

Location
1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, LA 70458
Neighborhood
Northshore
Cross street
Fremaux/Front
Parking details
Private lot of 100 spots with public parking lot adjacent to restaurant.
Public transit
The Slidell Amtrak train station is two blocks from Palmetto’s, serving New Orleans and points up the East Coast. There is no public transportation in Slidell, though there are sidewalks from nearby Heritage Park to Palmetto’s.
Entertainment
Live jazz during Sunday Brunch
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,267 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Great for outdoor dining
New Orleans / Louisiana
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Palmettos on the Bayou offers a "beautiful setting" with both indoor and outdoor dining options, complemented by live jazz music. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "attentive service." The atmosphere is perfect for special occasions, with many praising the "romantic ambiance" and "amazing vibes." Brunch, in particular, is a standout with "delicious offerings" and a great variety. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is "worth every penny."

1,267 Reviews

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Kendall
New Orleans
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding as always! The food and cocktails were also delicious! This is one of our favorite places in Slidell and we always take guests when we have friends and family in town!
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Erin
New Orleans
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere and service were great. Food was okay. The prime rib was tough and slightly cold. Beignets from the kitchen were great! Lots of food choices for kids as well as adults.
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Elizabeth
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch buffet was okay not great not bad. Bananas Foster was the best. Fried Shrimp and fish was very salty. Prime rib was tough. Yams and grits were outstanding
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Kasey
Las Vegas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My husband and I dined on a Wed night @730. We waited at the hostess stand for a bit with multiple staff passing by but not one telling us that someone would be with us! Finally we were seated outside. After asking for one coke and placing app order, our app order was delivered by a server (not waitress). We finished our app order and waited and waited for our waitress to bring our one drink and take our dinner order. Saw another waitress come and go and wait on tables around us but ours was nowhere to be found. I had to go find someone to get her. She had forgotten us. Then after ordering, one out of the two entrees was not the right dish at all. So, we had to wait again for meal to be prepared. As all of the restaurant had cleared out, we still had to wait again to get check which we were surprised that nothing was discounted for all the trouble…it was $127 for two of us to wait for over an hour and half! Then to top it off, the waitress NEVER came back out to get my card so we could LEAVE!!! I had to go inside after waiting AGAIN for her and we were the ONLY ones at restaurant. When I went inside, she was just talking to the other waitress. I said we were done waiting and just wanted to go home!! No apologies given!! So again…Nothing discounted on bill, and no real apology!! Not impressed with food and very disappointed with service. We will not be back!!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience! Definitely try the crème brûlée and bananas foster French toast.
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Kristen
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The view is amazing. The restaurant is charming and spacious with lots of wood,greenery, lights and drapes but the food is even better. All you can eat Boiled Shrimp? Yes, please! We went after our wedding and it was the best choice we could’ve made. The staff was warm and welcoming and accommodated our wishes of a table with a view. We’d never heard of it but took a chance after some thumbs ups from friends and reviews and it paid off. $36.95 for brunch with live music?!?
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Merold
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there to celebrate my wife’s birthday and everything was great. Our waiter was Gary, who was very attentive. I contacted the restaurant the night before to arrange for the Jazz Band to play a happy birthday tune for my wife and Bella and Gary made it happen. With that being said, we’ll definitely recommend Palmettos on the Bayou from the experience that we had on today.
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Katherine
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A birthday celebration at sunset on the bayou-very nice.
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Deborah
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I do not remember our waiter’s name but he was very nice and took care of us. The food was excellent. This was my 2nd visit but 1st for my son and granddaughter and we all loved everything. Will surely recommend and be back. Thank you, Deborah Clawson
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Diane
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
wonderful birthday dinner for my 98 years young morhet. we originally asked for outdoors but noise level loud, so we moved inside to a quiet area. food was excelkent, service outstanding!
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FAQs

Palmettos on the Bayou offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (985) 643-0050.

Palmettos on the Bayou is rated 4.3 stars by 1267 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, LA 70458

Additional information

Cross street
Fremaux/Front
Neighborhood
Northshore
Hours of operation
Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Bar Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private lot of 100 spots with public parking lot adjacent to restaurant.
Public transit
The Slidell Amtrak train station is two blocks from Palmetto’s, serving New Orleans and points up the East Coast. There is no public transportation in Slidell, though there are sidewalks from nearby Heritage Park to Palmetto’s.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live jazz during Sunday Brunch
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.palmettosrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(985) 643-0050
Private party facilities
Palmetto’s offers private party packages for groups of 30 to 500 with custom menus to fit any budget. Indoor and/or outdoor facilities include waterfront decks, oyster bar and art-filled dining rooms.

Palmettos on the Bayou

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What 1,267 people are saying

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