The Bayou – American
Stepping into this vibrant tribute to the Gulf Coast feels like a spirited escape to the heart of New Orleans, where the air hums with energy and the aroma of bold, peppery spices. The kitchen reimagines Southern comfort through inventive plates like savory alligator cheesecake and golden gumbo fries, while heaps of crispy popcorn crawfish and zesty paprika shrimp bring a playful, soul-warming crunch to the table.
645 South State Street, Salt Lake City UT 84111 https://utahbayou.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the high-quality seafood and the welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere that makes every visit feel special. Praised for its attentive service, guests highlight how the helpful staff checks in regularly to ensure a seamless experience. Standout dishes include the fresh seafood selections, which reviewers consistently recommend for their quality and flavor.
Menu
Appetizers
- Alligator Cheesecake - $11: Alligator sausage, cracker pecan crust, roasted red pepper coulis Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings - $17: Regular or Cajun dusted, blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Seafood Balls - $14: Salmon, crawfish, shrimp, chipotle cocktail and tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Quesadilla - $11: Chicken, green chilies, cheese blend, cumin sour cream, house salsa Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Salsa - $11: House fried corn chips, house salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Ravioli - $13: Five cheese ravioli, spicy tomato dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gumbo Fries - $16: White fries, cheddar and jack cheese, smothered with Gumbo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paprika Shrimp - $14: Shrimp sauteed with paprika spice blend Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Popcorn Crawfish - $14: Crawfish tail meat, tomato-chipotle dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Popcorn Shrimp - $14: Floured shrimp, tomato-chipotle dipping sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Artichoke Cheese Dip - $15: New Mexico chilies, artichoke hearts, parmesan, cream cheese, tortilla chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $12: 50/50 mix of white and sweet potato fries, garlic-chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Bayou Favorites
- Bayou Fish Plate - $19: Blackened salmon or catfish, steamed vegetables, Cajun fettuccine or fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Burrito - $19: Jambalaya, flour tortilla, crawfish etouffee, avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish Etouffee - $18: Butter based spicy crawfish sauce over seasoned rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gumbolaya - $19: Jambalaya smothered in Gumbo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hoppin John - $18: Ham, sausage, green pepper, onion, celery, rice, black eyed peas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jambalaya - $18: Sausage and ham or vegetarian option Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Beans & Rice - $18: Red beans, ham, sausage, green pepper, onion, celery, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Beef Lasagna - $18: Ground beef, trio of cheeses, marinara, garlic bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Egg Rolls - $17: Tuna, nori, cilantro, scallions, cabbage, wasabi, soy sauce, pickled ginger Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $16: Grilled shrimp, flour tortillas, chipotle cole slaw, habanero onions, mexi rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Tacos - $18: Chipotle dusted tuna, flour tortillas, salsa cumin sour cream, avocado relish Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Game Hen - $21: Deep fried cornish game hen, rosemary new potatoes, steamed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Chicken - $19: Breaded chicken breast, country gravy, shallot mashers, steamed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizzas
- Combo Pizza - $14: Andouille sausage, pepperoni, black olives, mushrooms, red onion, green pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichoke Pizza - $14: Roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts, toasted pine nuts, cheese, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bayou Pizza - $14: Spicy chicken, caramelized onions, cheese, spicy tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jambal Pizza - $14: Sausage, ham, green peppers, onions, celery, cajun spices, cheese, tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza - $14: Roma tomatoes, basil, buffalo mozzarella, spicy tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Pizza - $14: Pepperoni, cheese, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Pizza - $14: Diced chicken, roasted garlic, parmesan, alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Bayou Burger - $17: Garlic burger, brioche bun, caramelized onions, mustard, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Veggie Burger - $15: Black beans, garbanzo beans, Cajun trinity, po-boy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Burger - $16: Asian style curry turkey burger, plum sauce, applesauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bayou Veggie Sandwich - $15: Roasted red peppers, buffalo mozzarella, basil, arugula, muffaletta roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Catfish Sandwich - $16: Blackened catfish, arugula, tomato, onion, avocado, brioche bun Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Chicken Sandwich - $16: Spicy fried chicken, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, provolone, onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Mortadella Sandwich - $16: Grilled mortadella, provolone, mayonnaise, yellow mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Muffaletta Sandwich - $15: Mortadella, Genoa sausage, provolone, olive salad, muffaletta roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Po Boy Sandwich - $16: Cornmeal crusted catfish, crawfish or shrimp, hoagie bun, po-boy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Arrabbiatta - $15: Linguini, spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bayou Pasta - $16: Cajun fettuccine, spicy creamy alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Kileene - $18: Spinach fettuccine, alfredo sauce, roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts, pine nuts Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fiery Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Alfredo - $19: Andouille sausage, shrimp, spicy hot Alfredo sauce, linguine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Catfish Linguini - $19: Fried catfish, black pepper alfredo linguini Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli - $17: Spinach and cheese ravioli, sage butter sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soups
- Bayou Chef Salad - $16: Ham, mozzarella, provolone, tomato, egg, blackened chicken, ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Catfish Salad - $16: Blackened catfish, mixed greens, spicy vinaigrette Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine, roasted garlic caesar, croutons, parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $16: Spinach, red onion, tomato, cucumber, boiled egg, balsamic pesto dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gumbo - $11: Spicy chicken and sausage gumbo with rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup & Salad - $13: Combination of soup and mixed greens salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Bread Pudding - $8: Warm pudding with bourbon sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Kahlua Cheesecake - $8: Rich chocolate and Kahlua cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Deep Fried Twinkies - $8: Battered and fried twinkies, raspberry sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pecan Tart - $7: Individual pecan pie tart Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Spicy Ginger Snap Cookies - $5: Two house made spicy ginger snap cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Extra Chips - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Side Vegetables - $5: Steamed seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl of Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caramelized Shallot Mashers - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Order 50/50 Fries - $7: Sweet potato and white fries with chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Bayou Lemonade - $5: House lemonade, fresh muddled mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Soda - $3.75: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Dr. Pepper, Lemonade, Coke Zero
- Category 5 Hurricane - $14: Navy Proof Rum, Plantation O.F.T.D., passionfruit syrup, grenadine, O.J., lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sazerac, Modern - $11: High West Double Rye, Absinthe, simple syrup, Peychaud's bitters, lemon twist Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Acrobat Pinot Grigio Glass - $8: Wine by the glass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Bayou
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact The Bayou by visiting their website at https://utahbayou.com/ for more information.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Diners frequently recommend the fresh seafood selections, alligator cheesecake, gumbo fries, popcorn crawfish, and zesty paprika shrimp.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- This budget-friendly ($) New Orleans-style restaurant rated 4.0/5 features high-quality seafood, attentive service, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include alligator cheesecake, gumbo fries, popcorn crawfish, paprika shrimp, crawfish etouffee, and fresh seafood selections.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers rave about the high-quality seafood, attentive service, and welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, resulting in a 4.0/5 average rating.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- Information regarding the specific hours of operation for The Bayou is not available in the provided restaurant data.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates diverse diets with vegan, keto, and gluten-free options like Arrabbiatta, Jambalaya, and the Bayou Veggie Sandwich.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Bayou has an average rating of 4.0/5 based on customer feedback and reviews.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy the high-quality seafood and family-friendly atmosphere while trying inventive dishes like alligator cheesecake and gumbo fries in a vibrant setting.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews for The Bayou focus on positive feedback regarding high-quality seafood, attentive service, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
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