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The Bayou
702 Hawthorne Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
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Cocktails
Winter Menu
Cocktails
Specialty Cocktails
Apple Barrel
apple pie moonshine / goldschlager / cider beer / ginger ale
Magnolia Lane
Hendricks / St. Germaine / lemon / peach / champagne
Bourbon & Berries
bourbon / Chambord / lemonade / raspberries & blackberries
Voodoo Juice
banana / curacao / pineapple / sour / cranberry / secret rum blend
Whisky Crush
bourbon / apricot & banana schnapps / sour / over crushed clementines
New Fashioned
bourbon / orange bitters / Amaretto / clementine / brown sugar
Sazerac
bulleit Rye / orange bitters / star anise simple syrup
Cucumber Fizz
hendricks gin / cucumber / soda / lime juice
Jalapeño Margarita
jalapeño infused tequila / Grand Mariner / OJ / fresh lime
Blue Bayou
coconut rum / Peach Schnapps / curacao / pineapple
Hurricane
vodka / gin / Bacardi / Amaretto / pineapple / dark rum float
Shareables
Bayou Mac
$16.00
smoked ham hock, aged cheddar, fontina, sweet peas
Nashville Mac
$16.00
crispy chicken, bayou boys hot sauce, broccoli, fontina, aged cheddar
Brisket Mac
$17.00
smoked brisket, aged cheddar, fontina, tomato, crispy bread crumb top
Cornbread
$9.00
local honey butter, sea salt
Blue Crab Beignets
$16.00
lump crab, beer batter, malt vinegar aioli
Hush Puppies
$10.00
jalapeño, aged cheddar, herb chimichurri
Deviled Farm Eggs
$9.00
applewood smoked eggs, devil's relish, lemon zest, duck cracklin'
Cast Iron Pierogies
$16.00
seared house-made pirogies, lump crab, lobster cognac butter
Fried Cauliflower
$12.00
sweet & spicy glaze, scallions, sesame seeds, fresno peppers
Maple Thighs
$14.00
maple glazed breast and thigh, fried brussels sprouts
Crab Cakes
$16.00
remoulade, corn salsa
Pork Belly
$14.00
black cherry gastrique, apple slaw
Fried Duck
$16.00
confit duck leg, orange cranberry chutney
Soups & Salads
Gumbo
$9.00
andouille sausage, chicken, rice
French Onion
$9.00
crostini, provolone, swiss, scallion
Local Orchard Salad
$14.00
spring mix, bleu cheese, radish, citrus apples, candied pecans, blackstrap vinaigrette
- Chicken
- $6.00
- Shrimp
- $10.00
- Salmon
- $10.00
Caesar Salad
$11.00
cornbread croutons, parmesan, cracked pepper
- Chicken
- $6.00
- Shrimp
- $10.00
- Salmon
- $10.00
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
$14.00
spring mix, arugula, crumbled goat cheese, beets, bacon, pickled eggs, pecans, pecan vinaigrette
- Chicken
- $6.00
- Shrimp
- $10.00
- Salmon
- $10.00
Large Plates
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$23.00
sweet potato mash, house pickles
Nashville Hot Fried Chicken
$23.00
spicy glaze, white bread, house pickles
Chicken & Waffles
$21.00
pickled seasonal fruit, spicy maple syrup, powdered sugar
Crispy Catfish
$27.00
collard greens, dirty rice, remoulade
Braised Short Ribs
$32.00
cornbread stuffing, gravy, fried brussels sprouts
Bayou Ribs
collard greens, cornbread
- Half $20.00
- Full $30.00
Chicken Fried Steak
$26.00
white gravy, whipped potato, collard greens
Seafood Monica
$32.00
shrimp, crab, crawfish, cajun cream sauce, linguine
Blackened Salmon
$28.00
pecan-roasted cauliflower, whipped potato
Shrimp & Grits
$26.00
NOLA-que sauce, jalapeno cheddar grits, tomato marmalade
Jambalaya
$28.00
shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, rice
Sandwiches & Po' Boys
served with hand cut fries
Smokehouse Burger
$16.00
bacon, cheddar, fried onion strings, house 'que
Fried Chicken Sandwich
$15.00
fried chicken thigh, house pimento cheese, pickles
Chicken & Waffle Sandwich
$16.00
jalapeno cheddar waffle, maple aioli, bacon jam
Smoked Brisket
$16.00
aged cheddar, shallot marmalade, cabbage slaw, marinated tomatoes
Fried Shrimp
$16.00
tomato, cabbage slaw, voodoo sauce
Barbecue Pork
$16.00
bbq aioli, cabbage slaw, pickles
Fried Catfish
$16.00
lettuce, tomato, remoulade
Sides
Collard Greens
$9.00
smoked pork, molasses
Jalapeno Grits
$8.00
aged cheddar, jalapeño puree
Dirty Rice
$9.00
finely minced chicken and andouille sausage, trinity vegetables
Fried Brussels
$10.00
apple cider glaze
Sweet Mash
$8.00
toasted marshmallow fluff
Desserts
Brown Sugar Beignets
$10.00
5 beignets, maple creme anglaise dipping sauce
Peanut Butter Mousse
$9.00
dark chocolate soil, peanut brittle, whipped cream
Bayou Brownie
$8.00
homemade brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, chopped pecans
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. A 20% service charge will automatically be added to parties of 8 or more.
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Bar
Cajun / Creole
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Additional Information:
Reservations are always recommended. The latest reservations can be made 15 minutes prior to the restaurant closing.
About Us
A fine dining experience disguised as a casual country restaurant. Visionary young restaurateurs, Cristian Duarte, Jerry Straub & Mo Taylor bring together a blend of traditional southern flavors and modern American cooking to create a unique take on Nola soul food. The Bayou's interiors and atmosphere match it's cuisine's unique blend of creativity and comfort. With more than 20 craft beers on tap, and a unique hand mixed cocktail list, The Bayou is a one-of-a-kind eating experience in the Lehigh Valley.