Restaurants near Bijou on the Bayou

Overall it's an amazing restaurant. You definitely need a reservation. However, the hostess was a little stuffy. We checked in and were 20 minutes early. We were told we had to wait. Walked around for 10 minutes and came back. Another couple went to check in with same reservation time as us and were going to be seated - until I stepped forward to question why before us. Once you get seated, the ambiance, service, food and personable staff make up for how the experience started. Definitely save room for dessert. Delicious

Impressive is the word that comes to mind. I usually steer clear of buffets because the quality of the food is usually sub-par. This was not the case at Palmettos. We were there for the Sunday jazz brunch. The selection of breakfast and lunch items were nothing but impressive. I tried as manny choices as my stomach would hold (a personnal pittfall with me and buffets) and everything deserved seconds except I always wanted to try something different. The setting was beautiful as well. We sat outside on the deck surrounded by cypress trees and next to the Bayou Bonfouca.

After a short wait for our table, we were promptly seated. The first staff member took our drink order and shortly after our waitress arrived. Nicole was, I swear, the best waitress that I have ever encountered. She was on it!!! I had the full slab of ribs but I like the grill taste. She had the chefs to accommodate me. Refills kept coming. She was warm and engaging. That sweet brown glaze on the wings was incredible. I would absolutely recommend and go back to this restaurant. Prices were very reasonable. What I really loved was that Nicole constantly kept our table clean-no used dishes, no used napkins. Very good experience.

Gallagher’s is our go to place for special occasions and we are never disappointed. The steaks, service, drinks, etc are always the best. We do find the prices a little high but that is life today.

Loved getting Gator Bites and crab cakes!! Came really fast so I can get back on road!!