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Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar, New Orleans, LA

Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar

3.1
3.1
111 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
11:30 PM

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Booked 29 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • 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 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.1
3.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.3Food
  • 3Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3Value

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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.

111 Reviews
  1. Erin

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heard about the chargrilled oysters and Blue Bayou did not disappoint. We sat at the oyster bar and Kevin, the chargrill cook, kept us entertained while he cooked our oysters. They were so good we ordered another dozen. The beer was ice cold and the ambiance was delightful. I will recommend Blue Bayou to all of our friends.

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  2. Erin

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice decor. Loved the tree in the middle of the restaurant. Our server, Kash, was the epitome of Southern Hospitality. They had live Jazz music which was just the right touch. He walked us through the menu and made us laugh the whole time. We took his recommendation on the crab cakes and they were delicious. You can tell the remoulade is homemade. My husband got the stuffed redfish and he said it was the best he ever had. I would definitely recommend Blue Bayou!

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  3. Jonita

    Charlotte

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Over hyped. Serves speaking about having S** with each other. Food over priced ! My hush puppies were bunt it was just a horrible experience. My server had his draws showing it was just too much going on . A bunch of kids work here I will never come back or recommend!

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  4. Sylina

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed everything about this beautiful restaurant. My Cajun stuffed redfish was so delicious and juicy. I had a mock tail for my first drink and it so delicious I had two more. Their daiquiris are out of this world. The beautiful decor made me feel like I was actually at the bayou. The service was amazing, from the host Wynea to my server Vicky. They were very attentive and make sure my experience was amazing. Love them and definitely will be back!!!!

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  5. Wynea

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    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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  6. Chance

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    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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  7. Autumn

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    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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  8. Alexia

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    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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  9. Justin

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    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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  10. Jalicia

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

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

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Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar is rated 3.1 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM

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Booked 29 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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