Blue Bayou
3.4
from - Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 3734 N. Southport Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60613-3719
- 773-871-3300
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This New Orleans-themed eatery eschews kitsch for class, with appealing French Quarter decor and an ambitious menu of Cajun dishes, including the all the familiar tastes like jambalaya, po' boys, fried catfish and oysters. Don't miss the fried green tomatoes, the house specialty. If you're looking for entertainment with your food you'll catch live burlesque shows Thursday and the popular jazz Sunday brunch is expected to return in February.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street, Paid Lot, and Valet
- Public Transportation:
-
CTA bus: 152
CTA Brown Line train: Southport
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11-2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; 8-2 a.m. Friday; 8-3 a.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-midnight Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American Regional, American Traditional and Classic, and Cajun/Creole
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, Weekend Brunch, and Dessert
- Price Range:
- $$ ($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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"Underwhelming at best"
By merevaudevillian from Budlong Woods, January 26, 2009
The service was extremely fast on a Saturday night, which was a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, the waitress failed to remove the mayonnaise fro...
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"Not Even Close to Cajun"
By chicagowoman from Lincoln Park, October 21, 2008
I'm from the South, and I can tell you that the only thing cajun about this place is the sign out front. They have MAYBE two real cajun dishes,wit...
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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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Deals & Specials
- $3.50 Bud Light drafts, $6 bloody marys, $7 hurricane pints, $9 all-you-can-eat fish fry
- $3 lemon drop shots, $3 Bud Light drafts, $4 well drinks
- Half-price wine, $1.50 PBR bottles, $4 Jameson shots, $7 burgers with fries
- $2 well cocktails, $3 Bud Light drafts, $4 Jack Daniel's cocktails, half-price all appetizers
- $2 domestic drafts, free wings with purchase of $14 Bud or Bud Light bucket
- $3.50 Bud Light drafts, $6 bloody marys, $7 hurricane pints
- $3 Abita drafts, $3.50 Bud Light drafts, $6 bloody marys, $7 hurricane pints
- $1 Hamm's cans
