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About The Bayou
American restaurant on Hawthorne Road in Bethlehem. Google describes the menu as New Orleans-inspired Southern comfort food. Lunch and dinner, with dine-in, takeout, delivery, reservations, beer, wine, cocktails, and outdoor seating.
Why We Recommend Them
4.4 stars across 2,841 reviews, a free parking lot, and a room that works for groups and kids.
Price Range
$$
Google Rating
4.4 / 5
Reviews
2,841
City
Bethlehem
Hours & What to Expect at The Bayou
Verified against Google business data on November 1, 2026. Hours can change on holidays — call ahead if you are making a special trip.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 12:00 – 8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Services & Amenities
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Curbside pickup
- Accepts reservations
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves beer
- Serves wine
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Dessert
- Outdoor seating
- Good for kids
- Children's menu
- Good for groups
- Dog friendly
- Restroom
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible restroom
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
Payment
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Contactless payments
What People Are Saying About The Bayou
“The Bayou overall was a wonderful experience! Everything was incredibly fresh and packed with flavor. The dishes were expertly seasoned, hitting all the right notes. Their mocktails were absolutely fantastic, bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The restaurant boasts a gorgeous, inviting environment with a great aesthetic. My only minor critique was the background music, as I was hoping the playlist would match the chic vibe of the food and atmosphere. I will definitely be planning a return visit soon because there are so many other cute and tempting items on the menu that I am dying to try!”
SrCarterD3
2 weeks ago
“I've visited the Easton location many times so I didn't have any reason to believe this location would be any less fabulous. I was wrong. The food was "good". Not anything I'd brag over but it was good. My favorite dish there is the fried catfish. It still had that great crunch I remember but just wasn't as flavorful. The greens were also flat. The sweet mash was the best thing on the plate (and that was only on the plate because I substituted them for the rice). The chicken sandwiches were generous portions and again had a nice crisp to them. But again, nothing extraordinary. The crab Mac n cheese had a good amount of cheese and flavor. Baking it in the mini cast iron was a nice touch. However, the crab was miniscule.”
Food is my Hobby
a month ago
“We met here for a work function and overall, I did enjoy myself and found this restaurant to be upscale casual with friendly staff, a very clean environment, fresh, tasty food and impressive bathrooms! My only two concerns were the lack of dedicated parking (on-street parking is tough in the evenings when everyone is home from work) and I found the menu to lack cohesiveness. Each dish we tried (we order nearly every appetizer and a variety of entrees) was delicious and we cleaned our plates, but other than being labeled 'Southern' or 'Cajun', they were very separate items and didn't flow in a complete menu concept. If someone asked me to meet here, I would not be disappointed, but I don't think I would make this my first choice when planning dinner out.”
Colin Bosler
4 months ago
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an absolutely phenomenal dining experience at The Bayou! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. We started with the cornbread with honey butter — so flavorful. Then we had the cast-iron pierogies topped with lump crab and lobster in cognac butter. Hands down, the best pierogies I’ve ever had in my life! Between the three of us (my mom, my best friend, and me), we shared the Nashville hot chicken mac & cheese, the chicken and waffle sandwich, the sweet mash casserole, and the jalapeño grits. Every single dish was incredible. And to finish, the beignets were perfection. Truly 10/10. To make our experience even better, our waitress Ques, was phenomenal and a breath of fresh air. She was knowledgeable, personable, funny, and made us feel so welcome. She guided my mom around the spicier dishes and recommended her personal favorites, and every time she came to our table, we couldn’t help but smile. The food, the service, the atmosphere — everything about The Bayou was amazing. The music they played went with the vibe of the whole place. We’re traveling from Delaware and staying overnight to see a show close by, and the front desk recommended this restaurant. We’re already planning our next visit just to come back to eat. Highly, highly recommend!”
Jessica Bedwell
8 months ago
“Hands down best service I've ever had, can wait to come back just for Ques. Now as for the food PHENOMENONAL. We had the Gumbo, Pierogies, Brisket Mac, and Buttermilk Chicken. Every dish was Amazing !!”
Valerie Rivera
4 months ago
Reviews sourced from Google


