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The Bayou Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA

The Bayou Bethlehem

4.5
4.5
1654 Reviews
$30 and under
American
702 Hawthorne Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
The Bayou: Southern Kitchen & Bar is a local restaurant that offers a creative take on classic New Orleans cooking. Young restaurateurs Cristian Duarte & Mo Taylor have brought a blend of traditional southern flavors and modern American cooking to create a unique take on Nola soul food. The Bayou's interior and atmosphere match it's cuisine's unique blend of creativity and comfort. Pick and choose a mixture of items to satisfy your different tastes, and share them amongst the table. Pair your meal with a perfectly mixed cocktail, or one of our many craft beers. Then, sit back, savor your meal, and enjoy some music. Dining at The Bayou is truly a one-of-a-kind experience in the Lehigh Valley.

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bethlehem
  • Cross street
    North St
  • Parking details
    Guest may park in the lot across the street.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,654 people are saying

The Bayou Bethlehem reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

1,654 Reviews
  1. hoops

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Reviewed on May 21, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    The Bayou is simply the best place to go in the region. Just please don't tell anyone

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  2. Revrick

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 24, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I were here for our anniversary, ordered drinks, and Jerry sat down and chatted with us. We shared the pear and arugula salad, which had a scoop of the creamiest cheese ever. For the main course, my wife had the fried chicken and I had the catfish with rice and beans. Both dishes were a festival of taste. We finished our meal sharing the bananas Foster cheesecake. Oh my. We ate every sinful bite.

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  3. Luv2eat VIP

    Denver37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 21, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant Our son goes to college in Bethlehem and we have had the pleasure of dining here twice and will again. Food is amazing and service exceptional. Will see you again in november. Thank you

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  4. Simon

    Philadelphia17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 18, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to place for several years. Absolutely love the food and service has always been great. However, our recent visit we were greeted by a hostess that made me feel like we were bothering her. We arrived 10 minutes before our reservation and she said with a condescending tone “ well you’re early so your tables not ready.” I asked if we could sit at the bar and she said “yeah”. Twenty minutes later our table was ready and she came up to me at the bar and asked my name. Thankfully this was our last interaction with her. Once seated our waitress and food were excellent. It amazes me that someone with limited people skills is the first person you meet when you arrive.

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  5. llfekula

    Philadelphia48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 12, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to place after a hard day! Best Chicken in the valley and beer on tap! Never a bad plate! 😎🌴

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  6. DanielleF

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 12, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at The Bayou! This time we ordered a bunch of small plates, and they surly didn’t disappoint...especially the ribs and Mac and Cheese!!!

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  7. DavidG

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 10, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the cucumber mist cocktail. The fried green tomatoes were perfect- crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful inside. The shrimp and grits were scrumptious with a spicy kick.

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  8. MelissaW

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 10, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was great. Very very noisy. There were four of us and hard to converse. Our waitress mixed up the wines and my friend and I were served opposite of what we ordered. I made a reservation well in advance but we were seated next to the kitchen which is not to my liking.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 9, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outside seating was cozy and relaxing. Great service. Love the grits.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 5, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Sun coming in window was glaring. Area was cluttered, kept kicking person across the table. Could hear conversation next to me was very loud tables too close together

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702 Hawthorne Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North St
  • Neighborhood
    Bethlehem
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Guest may park in the lot across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Magsino
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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