Palmettos on the Bayou

Name: Palmettos on the Bayou
Address: 1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, LA, United States, 70458
Telephone: (985) 643-0050
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1310 Reviews

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
Hours of Operation
Brunch Fri, Sat 11:00–15:00 Sun 10:00–15:30 Bar Sat 15:00–17:00 Dinner Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:00 Happy Hour Thu, Fri 16:00–18:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,310 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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 "wonderful experience" with excellent food and service, creating a memorable atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing brunch buffet" and "fantastic service" from attentive staff like Amanda and Natalie. Whether dining indoors or on the beautiful patio, the ambiance is "romantic" and perfect for celebrations.

1,310 Reviews

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Bryan
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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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Thomas
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, the patio had a great vibe, drinks were good.
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Latoya
New Orleans
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Returning customers of Palmettos. We enjoyed brunch. Valentine’s Day memory.
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Charlotte
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Jazz Brunch was amazing. There were many many choices of breakfast dishes as well as local favorites like etouffee, gumbo ad shrimp. Drinks were good and the beignet lagniappe was a nice touch.
Palmettos on the BayouResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Jazz Brunch and the variety of dishes, including our local favorites. It’s great to know that the drinks and beignet lagniappe added to your experience as well. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing brunch!
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Tim
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We liked the calmer atmosphere of an early lunch. We both enjoyed the eggs Benedict. The service was excellent as is the usual we’ve experienced at Palmettos.
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DeAna
Phoenix
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Party of 3 came to Palmettos for Sunday brunch. Our reservation was for 11:30, and the parking lot was full. But, we were seated quickly. We all got the buffet. Our favorites were the breakfast items, fried station, carving station, and omelet station. We were not impressed with the lunch items. The gumbo was scorched, so only ate one bite. The seafood pasta was cold and lacked flavor. And the mac and cheese was clumpy and also lacked flavor. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves and the options were plentiful. But ideally, we'd like to see them improve the quality of some of their offerings.
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Helen
Mayo
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent waitress who was very well informed about the menu. We really enjoyed our food, green tomato appetizer, wedge salads, trout almandine and pork parm. We enjoyed the duo that was playing music very much and the atmosphere was nice or a date night. We will be back next time we are in the area.
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ashls
New Orleans
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
i did the buffet brunch. the french toast was hard. the chicken and brisket was cold. the brisket did habe good flavor. the chicken was more like rotisserie than smoked. it wasnt smoked chicken. the bread pudding was ok. place is beautiful. i was upset that the eggs and so many sides had pork or seafood. i dont eat pork or seafood. i didnt notice pork in the eggs until i got back to my table. i think it should be pointed out since it isnt just scrambled eggs. i wasnt able to eat any of the sides or the eggs. music was nice, loved the jazz
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Edwin
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Just an overall wonderful experience. Will definitely make it regular stop.
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Darrell
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at Palmettos in Slidell. The staff were attentive without being overbearing. The food was excellent—I especially loved the shrimp and grits as well as the crab cakes, both of which were full of flavor. As frequent diners, we were excited to share this favorite spot with out-of-town friends to show them the unique Bayou setting. Palmettos continues to impress with its excellent food, inviting atmosphere, and consistently memorable experiences.
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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 4.6 stars by 1310 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 32 times today

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1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, LA 70458

Additional information

Cross Street
Fremaux/Front
Area
Northshore
Hours of Operation
Brunch Fri, Sat 11:00–15:00 Sun 10:00–15:30 Bar Sat 15:00–17:00 Dinner Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:00 Happy Hour Thu, Fri 16:00–18:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Regional American (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, Takeaway, 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.

Palmettos on the Bayou

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