BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE – Seafood
Cajun cooking on the curve of Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach, open since 1999 and built on recipes the founder's mother Donna carried from Lafayette, Louisiana. Almost everything is made from scratch daily: gumbo, etouffee, red beans and rice, boudin balls, tartar sauce, bread pudding. Muffalettas and the house Who Dat sauce are the signatures; an oyster bar runs alongside them, and the Bayou Basket next door handles fried seafood baskets, steamed shrimp and crab legs. Lunch specials run Tuesday through Friday. No reservations, first come first served. The room's own promise is simple enough: pass a good time.
11115 Hutchison Blvd Panama City Beach, FL 32407 850.249.3478 https://www.bayouonthebeachcafe.com/about-us0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE
Dairy-Free at BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE
BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE in Panama City Beach has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Potato Fries, Fried Pickle Chips and Hushpuppy Basket (6). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE
BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE in Panama City Beach has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Pork Skins and Fresh Shucked Raw Oysters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE
BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE in Panama City Beach has 27 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fish Sandwich, Ahi Tuna Sandwich and Who Dat Seared Tuna Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE
BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE in Panama City Beach has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shrimp & Grits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE
BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE in Panama City Beach has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Potato Fries, Fried Pickle Chips and Hushpuppy Basket (6). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE
BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE in Panama City Beach has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits, Sweet Potato Fries and Beignet Basket. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE
BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE in Panama City Beach has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chargrilled Oysters, Crawfish Etouffee and Hushpuppy Basket (6). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE
BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE in Panama City Beach has 15 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fish Sandwich, Ahi Tuna Sandwich and Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Beach Burger | 95.6 g | 32.3 g |
| Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits | 58.6 g | 31.7 g |
| Crab Cake | 27.5 g | 28.9 g |
| Bayou Burger | 60.1 g | 25.8 g |
| Chicken Tender Sandwich | 23.6 g | 18.9 g |
| Fried Green Tomatoes | 9 g | 16.4 g |
| Key Lime Pie | 110.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Chicken & Sausage Gumbo | 11.2 g | 11.1 g |
| Bread Pudding | 74.6 g | 10.6 g |
| Ahi Tuna Sandwich | 0.3 g | 10.5 g |
| Chargrilled Oysters | 31.6 g | 9.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Who Dat Shrimp - $12.99: Hand breaded popcorn shrimp tossed in our tangy Who Dat sauce served on a bed of romaine Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Boudin Balls - $10.99: House made pork & rice boudin sausage filling, rolled and fried. Served with Bayou remoulade sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Boudin Link - $8.99: Pork, cooked rice, onions, peppers, and Bayou seasoning stuffed into a sausage casing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Tuna Dip & Chips - $11.99: Seasoned smoked tuna blended with cream cheese and dill. Served with freshly fried corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $9.99: Basket of sliced green tomatoes hand breaded and fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Swamp Cakes - $14.99: Fried green tomato slices topped with lump crab meat and bearnaise sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Gator - $13.99: Hand breaded & fried alligator tossed in our spicy buffalo sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake - $12.99: House made lump crab cake with panko breadcrumbs and Bayou seasonings. Served with remoulade sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickle Chips - $8.99: Hand breaded & golden fried sliced dill pickle chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork Skins - $6.99: Fresh fried pork skins seasoned with our Bayou seasoning Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Cup: Red Beans & Andouille Sausage - $6.99: Served over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Cup: Seafood Gumbo - $7.99: Served over rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Cup: Chicken & Sausage Gumbo - $6.99: Served over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Cup: Jambalaya - $6.99: Served over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Oysters on the Half Shell
- Fresh Shucked Raw Oysters - $18.99: Raw oysters served by the dozen or half dozen Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Rockefeller Oysters - $24.99: Spinach, breadcrumbs, garlic butter, & parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Four Cheese Oysters - $22.99: Monterrey jack, cheddar, provolone and mozzerella cheeses Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Oyster Imperial - $26.99: Lump crab meat, four cheese blend, bearnaise sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Pepperjack Cheese & Bacon Oysters - $23.99: Habañero chili, jalapeno cheese, and chopped bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Sampler Dozen - $25.99: 4 Pepperjack & Bacon, 4 Four Cheese, & 4 Rockefeller Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chargrilled Oysters - $22.99: Flame broiled with butter garlic & parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Who Dat Shrimp Salad - $14.99: Hand breaded popcorn shrimp tossed in Who Dat sauce on romaine with pepper jack cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $13.99: Romaine, creamy caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons. Choice of Cajun grilled chicken, shrimp or tuna Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Who Dat Seared Tuna Salad - $16.99: Seared Ahi Tuna on romaine tossed in Who Dat Sauce with pepper jack cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $8.99: Onions, grape tomatoes, & croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Muffalettas
- Bayou Burger - $12.99: Seasoned hand pattied grilled hamburger Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beach Burger - $14.99: Grilled burger topped with smoked gouda cheese and bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Sandwich - $15.99: Seared in a lemon caper butter sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tender Sandwich - $11.99: Fried, Blackened, or Grilled Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sandwich - $13.99: Fried, Blackened, or Grilled Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catch of the Day Sandwich - $16.99: Fresh catch cooked Fried, Blackened, or Grilled Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Muffaletta - $24.99: Fried shrimp, oysters, fish, and crawfish, olive salad and melted provolone Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Muffaletta - $19.99: Mortadella, ham, salami, olive salad and melted provolone Available at: dinner, lunch
Cajun Bowls & Boils
- Crawfish Etouffee - $18.99: Blonde roux with crawfish tails and holy trinity over rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Beans & Rice - $14.99: Red beans with andouille sausage over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Gumbo - $19.99: Fish, crab, oysters, shrimp, holy trinity, and okra over rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Sausage Gumbo - $16.99: Shredded chicken and smoked sausage over rice Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jambalaya - $16.99: Smoked sausage and tasso ham Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $18.99: Smoked gouda cheese grits topped with blackened popcorn shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tour of the Bayou - $22.99: Cup of Red Beans & Rice, Jambalaya, Seafood Gumbo, & Chicken Sausage Gumbo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Royal Red Shrimp (1 lb) - $24.99: Peel & eat Louisiana Lobster shrimp with corn and potatoes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Cajun Fries - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Hushpuppy Basket (6) - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Beignet Basket - $7.99: With honey & confectionary sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bread Pudding - $8.99: With rum-infused whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Key Lime Pie - $7.99: With raspberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Triple Chocolate Cake - $8.99: With coffee-infused chocolate icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Bayou Blast - $10: Coconut rum, 151, apricot brandy, tropical juices, Meyer's dark rum floater Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Nah-Teaux Shabby Bloody Mary - $8: Organic tomato vodka, fresh horseradish, tomato juice, boiled shrimp & veggies Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Abita Beer - $6: Amber, Turbo Dog, Purple Haze, Andy Gator, IPA, Seasonal Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE
- Is BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Potato Fries, Fried Pickle Chips and Hushpuppy Basket (6).
- What can I eat at BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Sweet Potato Fries, Fried Pickle Chips and Hushpuppy Basket (6) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sweet Potato Fries and Fried Pickle Chips.
- Is BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at BAYOU ON THE BEACH CAFE?
- Shrimp & Grits, at roughly 32.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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