Bayou on Bay

Located in the heart of downtown, Bayou on Bay has been dedicated to bringing Bellingham a unique Cajun and Creole dining experience since 2007.

8 / 10
119
ratings
  • Phone

    (360) 752-2968

  • Website

    bayouonbay.com

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  • Type

    Cajun and Creole Restaurant

Address

1300 Bay St (at Holly St) Bellingham , WA 98225 United States

Reservations No
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 57


Keywords:

sweet potato fries good service gumbo spicy food happy hour cornbread great value pepper vodka bread pudding house salad trendy people watching casual iced tea breakfast food eggs jambalaya skewers pork frog legs
Gavin McMurdo

Today, the restaurant and bar were full but the annex just off the bar had plenty of tables. We ordered the Jambalaya with extra blackened shrimp with a 4 star spice level. Awesome!!

Nik Nadolski

Going for brunch ? Order the Shrimp and Grits with a fried egg and you won't be disappointed. Plus a Bloody Mary bar to boot!

Stirling Scott

I've had the gumbo and the pulled pork sandwich . Their cornbread and sweet potato fries are absolutely killer, as well as their bread pudding !

Alexandra Watt

First time trying gator . Skewers are amazing, we even got my picky sister to try some

Erica W

Great drinks!! Just tried the gator and really liked it!

Jess M

Try the pepper vodka oyster shooter ! Catfish Po Boy is the best. I could eat here over and over!

Jessica Barnes

The frog legs , sweet potato fries and the blackened catfish po' boy are amazing. Must try!

Albert L

Try the Shrimp and Grits - Shrimp and Grits as awesome as I remember! (via @Foodspotting)

Mirek Nowak

Great Cajun food in the heart of Bellingham. Try the frog legs !

Jess M

Everything is amazing and the atmosphere is top notch. Try it all!

Albert L

Try the Shrimp and Grits - Shrimp and grits : so delicious! (via @Foodspotting)

Alyssa Smith

Had the Shrimp and Grits for breakfast ♡ if you haven't had them, try them!

Albert L

Try the Bloody Mary - Bloody Mary with a beer chaser! (via @Foodspotting)

Kyle Hughes

Get the table by the front window for some of the best people watching in the city !

Brandon Pauley

Sweet goodness, some of the best food I've eaten in a long while.

Stefanie Smith

First check in on a Tuesday unlocked a free special!! Love this place!!

Albert L

Try the fried oysters - Cooked perfectly! (via @Foodspotting)

Asher Suloway-Baker

I had no clue until I tried it, but really great brunch !

julianne marx

Arnold Palmers compliment the fare here nicely! yum! love sitting outside here too! great sun exposure!

Luc V

The place is pretty alright but the flavors are Cajun lite. Take whatever Cajun food you can get here I guess...

Cathy W

The Jambalaya is Fab

Seba Reed

The ahi steak is to DIE FOR

marisa pappeti

Brunch brunch brunch . Happy hour . Steak and killer drinks!

Kris A.

The muffuletta is unbelievable. Get it!

Yoel Segal

The Gumbo is amazing!

Ann Meyer

Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and avocado make my day.

RJ Bennett

Steak and a Beer for $16 on Tuesdays!!! Delicious.

Stefanie Smith

Amazing beer !!

Domenico

Wait staff is a little rough on the edges but great patio

Pamela Aragon

The froglegs are very fresh and tender!

Ibidunni Ojikutu

The Shrimp and Grits is the most amazing dish. You must try it!

Alexandra Watt

Jambalaya was amazing

Teasa Bays

Fried Okra and their shrimp courses.

Scott B.

Try the Bayou Creole with rockfish for something off the beaten path.

Exildah Smith

Spicy jambalaya it's so yummy

Alex Thompson

Sit in the oyster bar and ask for Alec, he's awesome.

Matt Crosier

The 'Benedict Arnold' on Saturday or Sunday morning is awesome!

RJ Bennett

No orders to go. Pretty bad business decision. Great staff , but the food is overrated. It seems more like a gimmick than a legit restaurant . I seem to be more disappointed every time I go.

Jeff Bowlin

Mint juleps ! Good ones, too!

Stefanie Smith

The sweet potato fries are the best! Get the etouffe.

Elizabeth Redpath

Love the portobello po'boy!

Jody

Have an order of the alligator artichoke dip and the crawfish etouffee .

Beccy Cafarella

Love the oyster shooters !

Alicia Walker

The bread budding is the best! The raspberry bread pudding ... Not so much

Kiersten Mackenzie

Best brunch in Bellingham

Dawn Lifsey

The food was good but they were really rude to us.

Stephanie Kountouros

Oyster shooters with their new Sammish Bay oysters are amazing!

Scott Pelton

Quickly becoming my favorite summer local. Look forward to the oyster bar they are building.

Theron Mccollough

Buffalo wings a must!

Dean T

MMM Roast beef Po-boy is the BEST!!

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