CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU – American
Twenty-nine years of Louisiana cooking in Pinellas Park, from a bayou-side room on Park Boulevard until 2019 and on 66th Street North ever since, same recipes and same key staff. Crawfish etouffee is the signature: a roux-based stew, buttery and tomato-forward, over white or dirty rice. Catfish T-Red buries hand-battered catfish strips in the same sauce; Lagniappe piles both on one plate. Alligator sauce piquant, named best gator dish in Creative Loafing's 2023 readers' poll, arrives dark, hot and unapologetic. Elsewhere: soft-shell crab, frog legs, crab cakes, fried oysters, shrimp creole, gumbo, jambalaya. The doors stay closed Sundays and Mondays.
67328260 66th Street N, Pinellas Park, FL 318-840-8179 https://www.cafeonthebayou.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU
Dairy-Free at CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU
CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU in Pinellas Park has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Okra, Coleslaw and Fried Veggies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU
CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU in Pinellas Park has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Okra, Crawfish Tail Basket and Deep Fried Pork Chops with Gravy. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU
CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU in Pinellas Park has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Okra, Coleslaw and MaMa Lynn's Supper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU
CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU in Pinellas Park 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.
Nut-Free at CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU
CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU in Pinellas Park has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU
CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU in Pinellas Park has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Okra, Fried Veggies and Tater Tots Side. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU
CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU in Pinellas Park has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Okra, Coleslaw and Fried Veggies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU
CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU in Pinellas Park has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coleslaw, Crawfish Étouffée and Alligator Sauce Piquant. 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 CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Meatloaf Dinner | 86.9 g | 51.6 g |
| Creole Gumbo (Bowl) | 56.5 g | 43 g |
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Frog Legs Dinner | 81.6 g | 21.8 g |
| Chicken Finger Dinner | 74.3 g | 20.5 g |
| Boudin Balls | 75.7 g | 19.3 g |
| Fried Green Tomatoes | 9 g | 16.4 g |
| Red Beans & Rice (Bowl) | 35.8 g | 12.9 g |
| Tater Tots Side | 11.4 g | 12.6 g |
| Chicken Breast on a Bun | 25.3 g | 12.4 g |
| French Fried Onions | 0 g | 12.4 g |
| Beignets | 35.6 g | 6.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Signature Stews
- Crawfish Étouffée - $22: Roux-based Cajun stew with a buttery, tomato-based sauce, mildly spiced, served with white rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish T-Red - $22: Hand-battered & deep-fried catfish strips on white rice smothered with Étouffée Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lagniappe - $29.75: Full portion of Crawfish Étouffée served over a full portion of Fried Catfish Strips and white rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aunt Flossie's Shrimp Bowl - $15.75: Hand-battered and fried popcorn shrimp in Étouffée sauce with white rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- MaMa Lynn's Supper - $12.5: Étouffée Sauce over white rice, served with a side of Fried Okra, French Fries, Fried Veggies or Tater Tots Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Spicy Specialties
- Shrimp Creole - $22: Shrimp cooked in a very hot & spicy, wine-based sauce over white rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alligator Sauce Piquant - $22: Alligator cooked in a very hot & spicy, dark roux-based sauce over white rice 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
- Catfish Court Boullion - $22: Catfish filet smothered in a very hot & spicy, wine-based sauce over white rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Dinners
- Big Tail-On Shrimp Dinner - $21: Deep-fried, grilled, blackened or BBQ’d; served with one side Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Shell Crabs Dinner - $22: Two soft-shell blue crabs dunked in beer and seasoned flour, fried; served with one side Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Café Crab Cake Dinner - $22: Blue lump & claw crab meat with Cajun spices; served with one side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oyster Dinner - $23: Beer-battered and fried oysters; served with one side Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish Tail Dinner - $18: Fried Crawfish Tails served with one side Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frog Legs Dinner - $18: Beer-battered and fried frog legs; served with one side Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Filet Dinner - $19: USA Farmed Catfish Filet or Strips deep-fried, grilled, blackened or BBQ’d; served with one side Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Pork Chops with Gravy - $16.75: Deep Fried Pork Chops with Brown Gravy; served with one side Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatloaf Dinner - $16.75: Traditional meatloaf, regular or deep-fried, with Cajun spices; served with one side Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Finger Dinner - $14.75: Chicken breast sliced into strips, fried, grilled, blackened or BBQ'd; served with one side Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Floyd Poche's Sausage Links Dinner - $22: Triple links mix-n-match from Maduro, Chaurice, Duck/Chicken, Gator/Pork, or Boudin; served with one side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $22: Cheesy Grits topped with Shrimp, Cajun Cream Sauce and Bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches, Burgers & Tacos
- Po'Boy Sandwich - $15.75: Dressed with Lettuce, French Fried Onions and Lemon Mayo. Choice of Shrimp, Crawfish, Gator, or Soft-Shell Crab Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gator Burger - $21: Alligator and pork fat blend, grilled, blackened or BBQ’d; served with a side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Dinner - $19: 3 soft flour tortillas with shredded slaw and remoulade. Choice of Gator Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Wrap - $14.75: Large tortilla stuffed with Crab Cake filling; served with a side Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Beef Burger - $15.75: Grilled, Blackened or BBQ’d with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, fried onions and pickles; served with a side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Classics Burrito - $14.75: Double wrap filled with choice of Red Beans, Jambalaya, or Dirty Rice, onions, cheese and fried onions; served with a side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast on a Bun - $15.75: Fried, grilled, blackened or BBQ’d with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and fried onions; served with a side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $8.5: American or Pepper Jack; served with one side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Cajun Classics
- Red Beans & Rice (Bowl) - $12.5: Smoked Sausage, Andouille Sausage and Tasso Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jambalaya (Bowl) - $12.5: Spicy rice with Andouille, Smoked Sausage, Tasso and Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creole Gumbo (Bowl) - $12.5: Hearty roux-based soup with Chicken & Andouille Sausage and white rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dirty Rice (Bowl) - $12.5: Rice dressing with pork, pork liver, beef, onions, roux and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Classics Trio Sampler - $11.5: Sampler of Red Beans & Rice, Jambalaya and Creole Gumbo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish Supreme - $21: Crawfish Cornbread topped with Crawfish Etouffee Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers & Baskets
- Crawfish Tail Basket - $14.75: Deep-fried crawfish tails Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gator Bites Basket - $14.75: Hand-battered Gator Bites Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Shrimp Basket - $14.75: Beer-battered and fried baby shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Tail-On Shrimp Appetizer - $18: Deep-fried, grilled, blackened or BBQ’d Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Basket Appetizer - $20: Beer-battered and fried oysters Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Frog Legs Appetizer - $14.75: Hand-battered Frog Legs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boudin Balls - $14.75: Pork, pork liver and rice filling, beer battered and deep fried Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Livers - $8.5: Deep-fried Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $7.5: Beer-battered and deep-fried, served with Remoulade Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushrooms - $9.5: Fresh beer-battered and deep-fried mushrooms with Remoulade Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fried Onions - $12.5: Thinly sliced, beer-battered and deep-fried onions with Remoulade Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hushpuppies - $6.99: 1 dozen deep-fried sweet corn hushpuppies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Swamp Fries - $13.75: Seasoned fries with crawfish queso, bacon, andouille, cheddar and green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Tots - $12.5: Tator Tots with Etoufee sauce, cheddar, jalapeños, tomatoes and green onions Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Crawfish Cornbread - $12.5: Crawfish tails, cheddar, corn, onions and jalapenos Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $5.25: Baby greens, onions, cucumber, peppers and tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Veggies - $5.25: Beer-battered cauliflower, broccoli and carrots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okra - $5.25: Deep-fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tater Tots Side - $5.25: Deep-fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $6.25: Steak Cut Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Beignets - $12: Six fried pastries topped with powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Whiskey Bread Pudding - $12.5: Bread pudding topped with Whiskey Butter Sauce and French Vanilla Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU
- Is CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Okra, Coleslaw and Fried Veggies.
- What can I eat at CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU on a dairy-free diet?
- Okra, Coleslaw and Fried Veggies carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Okra and Fried Veggies.
- Is CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU gluten-free?
- 10 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 CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU?
- Meatloaf Dinner, at roughly 51.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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