(773) 871-3300
3734 N Southport Ave
Chicago,
IL
60613
41.9496
-87.6643
Neighborhoods: Lakeview, North Side
What People Are Saying About Blue Bayou
The Editor
Contributor
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In Short – Drawing a pre- and post-movie crowd from Music Box Theater, this dark, woody space is peppered with Mardi Gras beads, black and white Herman Leonard prints and New Orleans memorabilia. Piped-in zydeco music accents Big Easy dishes like bayou crab cakes with mustard creme fraiche. Flash-fried crawfish tails are served with three dipping sauces. For entrees, expect jambalaya, gumbo, etouffee and po'boys.
12/08/08
Horrible service
by porter1911
This place was a favorite up until a few weeks ago when we came to see a certain band and was not given a good reason why the band did not show.... We were treated very badly by the staff..... A Mr Tully was not very kind to us....but the doorman told us to stick around and have a drink on him..... i would not recommend this place......
- Pros: food was ok
- Cons: management was awful
10/16/07
Great Breakfast on the Weekends
by brianb22
This is one of my favorite spots for breakfast on the weekends. The cajun influence in the breakfast makes it different then most places and they have great bloody mary's as well. It is a great place to stay and watch the bear's game after you eat as well.
- Pros: Great Cajun Breakfast
- Cons: occasional wait
06/28/05
Good food, Atmosphere
by jkl969
Enjoyed the New orleans decor. Very comfortable booths, relaxed atmosphere for lunch. Food was excellent (Po Boys, Gumbo, Popcorn Crawfish) Would have liked to try the crabcakes, but they were out. Price was reasonable, service was friendly; all-in-all a cool little place on the best restaurant block in Chicago. Can't wait to see it at night.
- Pros: Atmosphere
The Details on Blue Bayou
The Extras:
Want some beads? Order a hurricane--the rum punch drink is served with beads wrapped around the rim.
What to Drink:
Nearly 20 specialty drinks and almost three dozen beers are available, including Abita and Dixie.
Private Rooms:
Upstairs, find a perfect party room fashioned in wood from an old barn, a private bar, fireplace and little veranda facing Southport.
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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