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Palmettos on the Bayou, Slidell, LA

Palmettos on the Bayou

4.7
4.7
1321 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • 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
    Brunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Bar Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Thu, 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

Menu

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What 1,321 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for scenic views

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole / Cajun / Southern

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palmettos on the Bayou offers a delightful dining experience with its "beautiful setting," "amazing food," and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "Sunday brunch buffet," featuring a wide selection of dishes, including local favorites. The "live jazz music" and "inviting atmosphere" make it a must-visit spot for both locals and tourists.
1,321 Reviews

  1. Ronald

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress Katie was very sweet and checked on us often to see if we needed anything. Also the duo of violin & guitar led to a very memorable evening. Food was delicious hot and right on time. Our party of 6 was very impressed with the service, food, & ambience. Ronald T

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  2. Robin

    New Orleans1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was mediocre except for the omelette station, it was cooked fresh. Most food was not hot. It was pricey for the food quality. Love the space even though it was busy and loud. Expected for a Sunday. Jazz music was a bonus.

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  3. Valencia

    New Orleans4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time dining, and lucked upon their Sunday’s Buffet, along with my husband, we had a nice experience. There was a great food selection; and I loved the beignets. We will be back.

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  4. Rodolfo

    Austin24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, the dinner rooms were very well set, food selection was very good and the quality of the food almost outstanding.

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  5. Natasha

    Dallas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ever single thing ordered was absolutely delicious!! Best stop on our road trip so far!

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  6. scott

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Next time I will request a table in the dock. I wish I could remember our waiters name so that I could request him again because he was amazing very attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. We went last night and I’ve already suggested Palmetos to two other couples. Definitely worth the 90 minute drive

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  7. LAGApeach

    Atlanta12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Sunday jazz buffet had great options for all.

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  8. Erin

    Baltimore11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always. I love the buffet, and the cherry amaretto king cake, wish the shrimp etouffe stayed in the buffet the entire time.

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  9. William

    Philadelphia46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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.

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  10. Bryan

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came in to New Orleans from Southern California and was looking for an amazing place for a Jazz Brunch. We uber’d out to this place and it was worth every dime. Every drop of the experience was spectacular! Amazing food, atmosphere, service, etc. This place is absolutely amazing!! We happened to catch a local mardi gras parade as well. The entire experience was so wonderful.

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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 4.7 stars by 1321 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Palmettos on the Bayou

1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, LA 70458

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fremaux/Front
  • Neighborhood
    Northshore
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Bar Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Thu, 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.
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