Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar

3.3

126 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

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
Website
https://bluebayourestaurantnola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
717 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.3

3.3 based on recent ratings

3.5Food
3.3Service
3.7Ambience
3.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with live music and a beautifully renovated bar. Guests rave about the "amazing energy," "delicious food," and "fantastic service." The chargrilled oysters and Cajun stuffed redfish are standout dishes. Despite a few service hiccups, many find it a "wonderful experience" worth revisiting.

126 Reviews

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Kristina
New Orleans
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was great. Food didn’t come out at the same time. Some food didn’t come out until others were done eating. Oysters were great though.
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Gianni
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious but service was terrible. 40 mins to get drinks, the waitress didn’t even know our order or what we got… whole place is just disorganized.
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David
VIP
Atlanta
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
average food overall, which becomes below average in New Orleans.
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Byron
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed everything about the restaurant my wife and I will be returning
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Erin
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I keep coming back. I just love this place. Came in to get my last fix before I leave town on business. They did not disappoint. Got a dozen char-grilled oysters and Dorel cooked them perfectly. SOOOOO GOOOD! Ordered the blackened chicken pasta and it had just the right amount of spice and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I wanted to save room for the brownie but the pasta was too good to leave any.
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Gianne
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was not that good. Complete waste of money
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Azyria
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, great food, I loved the atmosphere and the decor. They have really good drinks and the oysters are amazing
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Sid
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a fun experience with the live music. I loved the grilled oysters and the drink options are wide
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Julisa
Las Vegas
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The host couldn’t find my reservation. That took over 15 minutes. Restaurant was empty so no excuses. No one at the bar knew how to make a mojito even though it was on the menu. Might be silly but they didn’t know what a boil egg was or knew how to make it. Oysters were good . Omelette was very bland. No seasoning. Would not recommend at all. Place is very pretty inside, that’s about it.
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Cherika
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience was amazing. The ambiance of the restaurant and the hospitality is what stole my heart. Will be back soon!
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Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar is rated 3.3 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

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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

Website
https://bluebayourestaurantnola.com/
Phone number
(504) 291-3788

Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar

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What 126 people are saying

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