Blue Bayou
3.4
- Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 3734 N. Southport Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60613-3719
- 773-871-3300
This New Orleans-themed eatery eschews kitsch for class, with appealing French Quarter decor and an ambitious menu of Cajun dishes, including the all the familiar tastes like jambalaya, po' boys, fried catfish and oysters. Don't miss the fried green tomatoes, the house specialty. If you're looking for entertainment with your food you'll catch live burlesque shows Thursday and the popular jazz Sunday brunch is expected to return in February.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street, Paid Lot, and Valet
- Public Transportation:
-
CTA bus: 152
CTA Brown Line train: Southport
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11-2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; 8-2 a.m. Friday; 8-3 a.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-midnight Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American Regional, American Traditional and Classic, and Cajun/Creole
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, Weekend Brunch, and Dessert
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Offbeat and Theme. New Orleans
- Live Music:
- Yes. Friday and Saturday
- Features:
- Catering and Late Night
- Specialties:
- Fried green tomatoes
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 35
- Seating :
- For 200
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"We've eaten there several times..."
By L Kreh from Chicago, IL, February 10, 2007
We've eaten there several times since it opened. The food is always good, but the menu has been pared down to the point where it's more American b...
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"I've been there 3 times..."
By Kristy from Lakeview, IL, December 27, 2006
I've been there 3 times and each time the food was great. However, they have cut down their menu so there aren't as many selections. The food avai...
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"Blue Bayou is more of..."
By Kevin from Chicago, IL, August 15, 2006
Blue Bayou is more of bar than a authentic Cajun restaurant. The service was very slow, the wait for our food was long and it came burnt. I was v...
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Deals & Specials
- $6 bloody marys and hurricane pints, $9 all-you-can-eat fish fry
- $3 well drinks and lemon drop shots, $8 absinthe cocktails
- $1.50 PBR bottles, $4 Jameson shots, $7 hurricanes
- $2.50 Bud Light drafts, $4 Jack Daniel's cocktails
- $3 SoCo Lime shots, free wings with purchase of Bud or Bud Light bucket
- $6 bloody marys and hurricane pints, $12 Bud and Bud Light buckets
- $3 Abita drafts, $6 bloody marys
- $3 Bud and Bud Light bottles, $4 Abita drafts and bottles, $5 well drinks
