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Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar, New Orleans, LA

Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar

3.9 (240)
$30 and under
Seafood
717 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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19:00
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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
    Mon–Thu, Sun 07:00–01:00 Fri, Sat 07:00–03:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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What 240 people are saying

Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar 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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food" and "amazing" live music. Diners rave about the "amazing" shrimp and grits, perfectly cooked char-grilled oysters, and refreshing lemon drops. The atmosphere is lively, featuring unique decor including a live tree and an open oyster grill.
240 Reviews
  1. Herbert VIP

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All good. A bit comercial and touristy. But i would go again.

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  2. Lillie mae

    New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for lunch! Loved the grilled redfish and paired great with the hurricane the server recommended

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  3. Ann

    Hawaii1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was just ok. Swimming in butter and oil. I would say the place was just ok. But very expensive for what you get.

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  4. Lenord

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alligator bites were amazing! The lemon drop is so refreshing

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  5. Christopher

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks! Live music was a plus, can’t wait to come back to try something different

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  6. Jazzlynd

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun experience loved the open grill being able to watch them grill our oysters infront of us, ordered some char grilled and a mimosa as well as an alligator poboy

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Larry

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! The shrimp Benedict is amazing and the Bloody Mary was perfect with it

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Lady

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The alligator poyboy was amazing. I never thought I’d try alligator ever. I really enjoyed the lucky lemon drop it was not too sweet

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  9. Sid

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience. We loved the bar trash such an interesting name, definitely a great idea adding on the crab

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  10. Toni

    St. Louis22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 20 July 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was great. But food was just OK. Cute decor.

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Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar is rated 3.9 stars by 240 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. New Orleans / Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
  5. French Quarter

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Google Map for Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar

717 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Area
    French Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 07:00–01:00 Fri, Sat 07:00–03:00
  • 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
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