Cuisine
Open
Lunch & Dinner daily, Brunch Sat.-Sun.Features
- Full bar
- Occasional live music Thurs. & Sat.
- Outdoor dining
- Open late
- Parking lot
- Casual
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| The Crescent City is only a few hours’ drive from Memphis, but those who don’t have a few hours get their taste of New Orleans at the Bayou Bar & Grill. The laidback restaurant dishes out authentic Cajun fare, such as shrimp and crawfish etouffée, hand-breaded oysters, and crab cakes rémoulade. Jambalaya lovers curb their cravings with the traditional rice dish or the jambalaya fettuccine (ham, chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage over pasta). The Bloody Marys offered during weekend brunch are locally famous, and you’ll need one (or three) to wash down eggs Pontchartrain (poached eggs with bacon, oysters and hollandaise over an English muffin). Desserts include Southern favorites, like bread pudding and chocolate pecan pie. The wine list is short and only features inexpensive varieties, but the Bayou is better known for its cocktails and decent beer selection. As with other traditional Cajun restaurants, vegetarians won’t find much to eat on the Bayou’s menu. |
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