Bayou on Bay

We stopped by for a bite to eat while in town around lunchtime on a Saturday. There was plenty of outdoor seating (not too crammed together) and the patio is dog-friendly. They bring out water for your dog without asking. :) Great quick and friendly service. We ordered the fried oysters, Mac n cheese, and Caesar salad, and OJ. It didn't take long between ordering and being served. Everything was very flavorful and comes in generous portion sizes. Love the larger shells served with the creamy Mac n cheese, the oysters had a nice light coating, and the Caesar dressing has a kick to it. We were very satisfied with all our food overall and would definitely go back.

My daughter introduced me to this restaurant. She had mentioned she wanted to go here after a weight lifting competition. Bayou on The Bay is at an unassuming location next to the Pickford Film Center in the older part of Bellingham, Washington.As suggested by the name of the restaurant the food Cajun. I've been to several Cajun want a be restaurants but this one is no imposter and no joke. I personally grew up in the Pacific Northwest but half of my roots are from Louisiana. I know good Cajun food when I see it as it's part of my heritage.I was pleasantly surprised by the menu in all its goodness. I kid you not, the food is absolutely amazing. Personally I had the jambalaya. It of course was made with rice, shrimp, pulled pork and a locally sourced Andouille sausage. While it was spicy it wasn't overly spicy. It was perfect.My husband had the special which was a Rueben Benedict. All the fixings of a Rueben sandwich, however, instead of Rye Bread and thousand Island dressing, it was made wuth an English muffin, a poached egg and hollandaise sauce. My daughter had the Shrimp and cheesy Grits. Last but not least my daughter's friend had cat fish and chips.Not included in the photos was the honey butter cornbread, hush puppies and the fried green tomatoes. They just didn't make the photo. The server was Dan. Nicest guy ever and an amazing server. He has worked there for 13 years. So with that I wish I would had known about this place 13 years ago.The food was amazing, the sever was amazing. I would have given them a 5 out of 5 but they ran out of biscuits and beignets. I was so bummed about that.Next time I will go earlier and order those first. lol!

Happy we took a chance on this place. There were lots of people in for a Sunday lunch and the service was speedy and friendly.They have fried okra which is hard to find, and I appreciated starting out with it. My husband's catfish was over-fried so hid a lot of the catfish flavor he was looking for. Sundays had brunch options, and the fried egg was perfectly over easy. The best part of this meal was the collard greens. They were so silky and tangy and I could not believe they were vegan. I wish I knew their secret to getting collard greens this good!

If you're looking to be transported back to the South with your mouth, look no further! We received a warm welcome and were promptly seated, during what appeared to busy Saturday morning. Our server Kate was genuinely friendly and happy to share some of her favorite dishes. The meals we shared were absolutely delicious, prepared thoughtfully, with many locally sourced ingredients. The ambience was warm and inviting, definitely felt like "old town" Bellingham. If you're looking for a well crafted cocktail before an evening out, or you're celebrating with friends and family and want a delicious meal, Bayou on the Bay's southern hospitality will not disappoint!

We were excited to have some Cajun food but disappointed in the limited Sunday brunch menu. Growing up in New Orleans, I know how Cajun food should taste.The small fried oyster plate was good and the chicken poboy was fair except for the burnt bun that fell apart. It really was a chicken sandwich! The six beignets were great and worth the price! Our server was average, but we always tip well as we know this can be a thankless job. You may have better selections during dinner hours.

Location is pretty amazing right in the center of the art district in Bellingham. My parents lived in the south for a decade so it was nice to find a spot that served Southern food. Service was hit and miss to be honest. The guy who showed us to our table was much more casual, while the hostess who served us through out the night was amazing. Portion sizes are huge, true to the southern hospitality. Everybody ordered their own entree, which was already too much food to begin with. From the Gumbo, Jambalaya, Oyster and Chicken Po Boys. On top of that we ordered fried Okra and Popcorn Shrimp. Everything was good. The sweet potato fries are THICK, the chicken had a crisp fry, and the Jambalaya had way more protein than I was initially expecting.

I was in Bellingham on business and decided to get dinner before I left.After looking through my options, I decided on Bayou on Bay because I love Cajun food.I looked over the menu and decided on Jambalaya, and I'm very happy I did!The menu describes the Jambalaya as containing smoked chicken, tasso pork, local andouille sausage, and Bay shrimp. To me, that is an impressive amount of meat. When I actually ate it, I found that EVERY bite was mostly meat of one or more types with very little rice! Not only that, but I really liked the flavor of the dish.The Jambalaya also included a square of cornbread. It wasn't gargantuan, just a normal piece of cornbread that was a good compliment to the meal.If you decide to visit Bayou on Bay I would recommend the Jambalaya. Also, if you're vegan, they offer a vegan Jambalaya.

In the hustle and bustle of this place, be prepared for a lively atmosphere that speaks volumes about its popularity. The extensive menu, offering a diverse range of options, ensures there's something for everyone. Personally, I can't get enough of their mouthwatering Mac and Cheese - an absolute must-try that makes the bustling ambiance well worth it!

I used to come here solely for HH drinks and fries when I went to WWU so I had zero expectations of this restaurant when it came to brunch. From what I hear, it's very casual & relaxed service so expect to wait on the weekends. The seating in there seems pretty tight to me but that could just be me.We went with a group of 11 - so we knew we'd have to wait and the wait time was adequate. We got sat and ordered micheladas and bloody mary's. Just as I remembered them, love the cajun rim on them! I ordered the shrimp and bacon scramble with potatoes - it was good. Not sure if it's because I mixed it with the potatoes underneath but the shrimp were kind of scrawny like the small cocktail type. Womp. My husband ordered a burger w fries. The sauce that comes w the fries - I could've eaten alone, it was so damn good. The biggest highlight was the service. With a large party & my kid had an accident at the table, the servers were very attentive and helpful cleaning up a mess my kid made. I would come back and brunch here :P

Very good service and great food definitely recommend so go to this place and have a bomb dinner