The Bayou,

702 Hawthorne Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018

"I’m a firm believer that mac & cheese is a side dish … but man their version of it was hands down the BEST restaurant mac I have ever had !! Savory and sweet in a hearty dish is my favorite profile - I enjoyed every single item I ordered. I ordered the collards, lobster & crabmeat topped pierogis, the brisket mac and the chicken & waffle … I CANNOT RAVE ENOUGH. The service was spectacular, the staff were beyond courteous & kind - if I could offer 12/10 stars I wouldn’t hesitate."

"We’ve been to New Orleans twice and this is exactly like the food there. The shrimp was unbelievably fresh. The remoulade on the burger was fantastic. Live music. Great drinks. Food that’s too good for this area and service to match. Keep doing exactly what you’re doing. Amazing at every turn."

"Great food and atmosphere. Authentic Cajun style cuisine. Offers sidewalk, indoor and back patio dining suitable nearly year-round. Would recommend the salmon, catfish and ribs based upon meals there. Desserts can be large so prepare to share! There is a bar area for drinks and food with television."

"We were nervous because the reviews were kind of iffy. However, the food was amazing! Nice and different from the same old same old you get everywhere else. We had 8 people and split the pierogies, corn fritters, Mac and cheese, and corn bread for apps. All amazing! Best I've had. Dinners were chicken and waffles, fried chicken, jambalaya, and kids mac n cheese. Even the kids mac n cheese and fries were awesome! Definitely have leftovers. Only reason it's not 5 stars is the service. Not a single smile the entire time... not just our waitress... but from any others either besides the hostess. Not friendly at all. Never checked on us to see if everything was OK. Needed to flag someone down just for more water. I mean, we spent $400 there. You'd think they'd take care of you a little more. We are a family that always STARTS calculating tip at 20% and then goes up from there if service was above average, which is usually more often than not. I understand we were 6 adults, so it's typical to add gratuity automatically on the bill. This is one of only a few instances where I wouldn't have left a full tip. I probably would've done 15%. But they automatically put 20% on, which kind of stank. That was very generous for the moody service we received. But will still go back. Delicious!"