Great food but a few things. Collards needed a bit more time Don't top the beignets with the sauce. Don't top the bread pudding with the sauce Everything tasted great , just let us pour our own sauce on:) Keep it up!:) read more

Perfect example of how not to run a restaurant. An eager owner and a waitress worth the show. Dresses like she should be in a bedroom not a restaurant. The typical flip the ipad and tip me for doing nothing and make sure I look entitled doing nothing. Besides the awkwardness of tjis ipad expert, the food was horrible. The Shrimp po boy was just a mess and shrimp was funky exploding shrimp in a pile of breading that falls off making it a mess. The poutine wasnt even melted, i know the rice and beans was microwaved. The poutine looked like it was made like a rushed burrito. Dont ask how it was and walk away. We were the only customers so the iPad princess might have to do a little bit of work if they wanna keep this place open. read more

Bayou bites - Shrimp po boy and poutine slop. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

It's rare to find caiun/creole food anywhere other than Louisiana, let alone Gardnerville, NV. Came here for lunch and I may have been their 1st customer of the day. I arrived around 1115a. Po' boys happen to be my favorite Cajun item, but wasn't in the mood to get messy and get filled up on bread, so I opted to fill up on fries instead and got the shrimp basket and lemon beignets for dessert. Had great convo with the owner while I waited for my food. They've only been open less than a year. Food came out piping hot fresh from the fryer. The shrimp is coated in what tasted like a beer batter and then dusted with Cajun seasoning. Fries were also seasoned the same way. It's a good item, but nothing too special. It is served with a side of remoulade for dipping. What I actually really enjoyed was the little cole slaw they served with it. It had a subtle spiciness that made me break the tiniest sweat. The lemon beignets were like, deep fried croissant dough. They were soft, yeasty, and flaky on the outside with a chewy interior and topped with a lemon glaze and powdered sugar. I wished it had a more lemony punch to it. The lemon in the glaze doesn't really come through enough. It was a pretty pricey lunch at $30 for just 1 person. The 2 items and a small fountain drink. However, I am curious to come back a 2nd time or more to try their other items. They also serve brunch on the weekends with a full bar. read more

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After a hard morning of pickleball, we decided to check out Bayou Bites for lunch. We ordered the shrimp po' boy, Cajun poutine, and mac & cheese. The po' boy was absolutely delicious--so good that I came back a few days later just to get another one. The poutine and mac & cheese were solid as well, though the shrimp po' boy was definitely the standout for us. Would recommend--and I've already returned. read more

Bayou bites - 2/5/2026 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

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Super excited to have this place in Gardnerville! We came in this evening and ordered a bunch of stuff to go. Shrimp and crawfish roll, small greens, small Mac and cheese, poutine, bread pudding and shrimp basket. After we ordered we waited about 40 minutes for our order. The cashier asked us a few times what we were waiting for.... Not sure what was going on. The restaurant was empty but they had a steady pace of people coming in for to go orders As for the rating on the food: -Collard greens- 5 stars- the best! -Macaroni and cheese- 4 stars because it Was so cold it couldn't have been warm when we left with it. -Shrimp and Cajun roll- 5 stars perfect amount of seafood, sauce and roll was fresh -Poutine- 5 stars great value for amount. Perfect amount of seasoning, gravy, and cheese. -Shrimp basket- 4 stars- great flavor but quantity seems like it should be more next to the poutine. -bread pudding- 5 stars perfect amount of bread and sauce. Just the right amount of sweetness Overall 4 stars due to the wait and it seeming like the staff were disorganized asking so many times what we were waiting for. Will definitely be back to try some of their other items but will probably call ahead next time! read more

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I was so excited to try this place. Unfortunately it wasn't what I was expecting. You order at the window and they deliver your food at the table in to-go containers. We asked for plates and they gave us some paper plate. I was recommended the catfish basket. It was too fried for my stomach. The 2 Po Boys we got were good based on those eating it. The gumbo was pretty good. The fried green tomatoes had mix reviews as some like it but the batter for me was too much and not like I've had at other places. A friend got the salad and she said it was just okay. Based on some liking what they got and some not, 3 stars was it. I will give them another shot and if I feel different will definitely update my review. I still wish them well and do know a lot of people love ordering from them. read more

So here's a good plan, have a huge lunch and then discover there's a new restaurant a mile from your house. That's what happened to me this afternoon and knowing my love of southern food I needed to immediately investigate. It's not a bad thing, I had a full stomach and so on this visit, I was unable to taste anything. This evaluation is based on how friendly the folks were, and, yes, my wife explained our situation and we were thanked for stopping in and given a to go menu. I will be back and I look forward to providing a more comprehensive evaluation. For now, five stars based on friendliness, the way the place smelled, and the fact that there were two people waiting for their food to go. Mind you they've been open for three days. We can't wait. read more

Bayou bites - Entrance - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

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I tried the Cajun poutine very good. It was dinner and I had a shrimp n crawfish roll. Sooo good n fresh. The beignets were so good. A must try place n I'll be back next time in town read more

Bayou bites - I had to eat half before picture. lol - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

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Friendly service Accommodating staff.Ambiance very casual. Could run in for take out or sit for a family night out. Food -- best catfish around. Enjoyed the shrimp po boys- they don't skimp! Definitely on my list of community faves. Been there about three times and will return. read more

What a find!! I was looking for a place to go with Cajun food for Mardi Gras. It ended up that I didn't have plans for Mardi Gras but I made it to this restaurant a few days ago. And let me tell you I will definitely be back. My friend had the gumbo which, of course I had to taste also. Loved it. I had the shrimp and crawdad sandwich. Loved it. We were stuffed, but decided to have the bread pudding for dessert. Loved it. The hostess whose name I did not get but has these very very long beautiful fingernails was perfect for the environment. She is bubbly and perky and fun and just added such a happy vibe to the restaurant. I can't wait to go back and try the jambalaya. read more

I was very excited to try this place and still am glad i came. I give grace knowing it's their first week open. Prepare for long wait times. My shrimp and crawfish roll took over 30 minute's. This roll was huge and I love how they toasted the bun. The seasonings were vibrant and delicious. There was a good amount of shrimp and crawfish, and each bite was perfect. I will give them some time to get through the grand opening times and flaws, however, I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu! It's great to have some different styles of food in gardnerville. read more

Bayou bites - Shrimp and crawfish roll - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

Very impressed with everything we ordered. Will definitely be back! Hoping one day they'll have ox tails and plain beignets. We took a red beans and rice home and my hubby says that will tell him if it legit. Well I say everything I tasted was amazing!! read more

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Don't skip this place. The foood is killer!!! The poutine is phenomenal! Just go!!! read more

Bayou bites - Beignets with a lemon flavored warm sauce. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

We have only tried the shrimp basket and the lemon beignets, and were very happy with both. The people on the phone when ordering are good and efficient as well. read more

Being from Louisiana myself, growing up with the real deal, I'm usually reluctant to try Louisiana food outside of Louisiana. But I decided to take my chances. The menu looked good, but gumbo is more like a soup and not a stew. It was served in a small paper to go container with mostly rice and no soup. It almost tasted right but was not quite right. Definitely overpriced for the portion size. The catfish poboy - more bread than catfish. I was left with half the roll and no more fish. The fish was overcooked. The beignets were over cooked. They did have the right amount of powdered sugar but the inside was all wrong. They could have skipped the lemon stuff. Perhaps they use the lemon sauce to hide that this is NOT a real beignet. It was more like a croissant inside than a beignet. I was pretty disappointed. Don't eat Louisiana food outside of Louisiana. And be clear - this is a fast food joint, order at the counter and your food comes in to go containers even if you are eating in. I love to see Louisiana food outside of Louisiana if it is good and represents well and I apologize if these are your family's recipes, but it has to be a no go for me. The ambiance is definitely homemade. read more

So happy to have a new restaurant in the ranchos that isn't Mexican or burgers!!!! We love seafood and Cajun. Everything was well seasoned and perfectly crispy. Cornmeal breading gives a great texture. We can't wait to go back and try more. read more

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We went for dinner on a Saturday evening and it was pretty quiet. You go up to the counter to place your order and they bring your food to you. We ordered the Cajun poutine, Shrimp basket and a shrimp po' boy. The Po'boy was great. I would definitely go back for that. The shrimp basket was overly seasoned, so it felt like you were taking a bite of seasoning instead of the shrimp. The Cajun poutine was just okay and did not have cheese curds like a normal poutine. I can't recommend it based on the other two dishes, but if you are going for lunch, have the Po'boys. They were very good. read more

Tried Bayou Bites in Gardnerville, and here's my honest review from a down-south, bayou-bred woman. First, let me say this clearly. The flavor is there. The food is good. You can taste the Southern Cajun influence, and everything else we had was wonderful. My only real issue is with the shrimp and catfish po'boys. A po'boy is supposed to be filled right. It should not be mostly bread with just a small amount of shrimp or catfish. Where I come from, a po'boy is dressed, packed, and made to satisfy. That is part of what makes it a po'boy. So this is not a knock on the restaurant as a whole, because the food and flavor are absolutely there. I'm just saying the shrimp and catfish po'boys need to be more full and better match what a real po'boy is supposed to be. Fix that one thing, and Bayou Bites will be even stronger, because everything else was wonderful. read more

This place is so darn cute! Excited to have a flavorFULL, fun new spot in town. The staff is amazing and made everyone feel as important as the next one a busy first day! read more

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The food is amazing and highly recommended the lemon beignets for desert or a morning treat!!! read more

Bayou bites - Poutine and catfish basket - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

Great food. Good service and the jambalaya was wonderful. Nice local restaurant. Will go back again. read more

Bayou bites - Jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

This was a pleasant surprise, while visiting the Minden area as food choices are limited. The jambalaya was very good. Extremely hot. lol. The beignets were light and very tasty. We will definitely be comming back. Minden scored big with this one. read more

Wow! What a great addition to the neighborhood. Food was delicious! Definitely going to be a new go-to spot :) We ordered the poutine, craw fish Mac n cheese, and shrimp basket - 10/10 read more

We have been here a few times now. Everything is pretty consistent. We had their bread pudding and it was fantastic. Their beignets are really good too. Worth a try read more

Finally got around to trying out Bayou Bites Gardnerville NV tonight. We ordered and picked up. From the phone call to the annihilation of the food, we had a great experience! I was a little hesitant to try it, because my husband can't handle anything too spicy, but we decided to try it. The seasoning was absolutely PERFECT. Big flavor, not overly spicy. A really great balance. We had the shrimp basket and a chicken basket and shared them. Even the dipping sauce was just right. I love the coleslaw too. The lemon beignets sealed the deal, and we will be adding this restaurant to our go-to places. Thank you Bayou Bites Gardnerville NV! We needed something new and fresh. read more

You Serve DINNER N CLOSE AT 7Pm A lot of people Don't get home till 7 Pm Aren't you in the Restaurant SERVICE BUSINESS!??? Not very good Service! read more

This is the best restaurant to open in Carson Valley for quite a long time. The employees are great and eager to serve you. The inside is super clean and welcoming. The best part is the good. I had the fried green tomatoes and they were the best I ever had. The Jambalaya is very delicious. The food is fresh and the menu has something for everyone. read more

The food is pretty good. Service is great and staff is friendly. My only complaint is that I don't like my food served in styrofoam cups etc. at a sit-down restaurant. I think they should serve food on regular dinnerware when eating inside their restaurant. Besides, it's not environmental friendly.. read more

We had the shrimp basket meal and some green fried tomatoes! The food was hot and delicious!! It's a homey little restaurant and I would go back to try other dishes. The service was great! read more

The food was outstanding and the staff was extremely friendly. We ordered the jambalaya, collard greens, and Mac and cheese. Everything was fantastic. The jambalaya was the star, loaded with shrimp, sausage, and crawfish. The collards were perfectly cooked and had plenty of bacon. The Mac and cheese was Smokey and creamy. Overall this spot is a can't miss in gardnerville! read more

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Excellent taste of Cajun food. We have visited twice and tried the gumbo, poutine, and lemon beignets. All excellent. Casual dining. Please give them a try! Eat local! read more

This new restaurant is a real gem. Cajun flavors abound. I tried the chicken basket, the chicken was moist & crunchy outside fried but not greasy. The dipping sauce and homemade coleslaw had lots of flavor. The service was great and the owner is genuinely interested in how you enjoyed your meal. This business is worthy of community support. Bon Appétit read more

YUM! New favorite right here. Food is hot and plentiful. Favorite part: no obnoxious music. Easy order at counter and toss your trash dining, enthusiastic service, spacious dining room, de-freakin-licious food. They also have coffee drinks in the morning!! read more

Amazing and quick service. The food tastes amazing and with good portions! Definitely going back to try the jambalaya!! read more

Bayou bites - Catfish and fries!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

The food was great and the service was fast. We had the fried green tomatoes, jambalaya, catfish basket, fried oyster po-boy and bread pudding. The coleslaw that came with catfish was really good and my wife had a hurricane to drink read more

First time for take out. Ordered the shrimp Po Boys and thoroughly enjoyed them. Will go back to try more of the menu.

Excellent NOLA food! Our group all selected different po'boys. I had the fried oyster and it was delicious! Everyone also sampled the lemon beignets - mmmmm! They're now serving breakfast on the weekends, so I'll definitely be back for that and shrimp 'n grits. Service was friendly and fast. read more

Food excellent, very kind folks. For the price perhaps they could purchase paper plates instead of to-go bowls. The presentation, appearance of how it is served improves the experience read more

Got the chicken basket, it was good and staff was friendly, would come back again and maybe try the catfish

Excellent service, place was clean as a whistle and the fried chicken, fries, red beans & rice, mac & cheese and slaw were delicious. Took the lemon begnets to go and they were scrumptious! read more