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    The Bayou Affect

    3.9 (60 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    (4) Bayou Lamb Chops (2) Sides
    Daphne J.

    Visited on a Sunday. Very friendly staff! The two young ladies at the counter were friendly and personable. The food was delicious. Try the mango lemonade! Very small dining area. So-be prepared to take your meal to go.

    Shrimp platter with fries and Asparagus (which was incredible!)
    Shauna J.

    The girls at the front were incredibly helpful and sweet! They made a few recommendations and they were good! Food took a while to come out but was really tasty when it arrived! The Bayou Eggrolls were delicious! The shrimp platter was tasty without any additional sauce (although a bit salty) but next time we may ask for some cocktail sauce? The restaurant only has 3 tables for 4, so it seems most took their food to go. Overall we would go again and will likely make it a regular in our rotation! Asparagus was spectacular and our favorite part of the meal!

    Lyle S.

    Came in for restaurant week to give this place a try. Got there during the lunch rush and waited 45 min for our order, so definitely phone your order in if it's during the lunch rush. The place is small with only about 4 tables so we took ours to go. The food was pretty great. We had the crawfish pasta with lamb chops. The chops were pretty good but the sweet sauce made them much better. The pasta was a hit. It came with standard boudin balls and the fried pound cake dessert was a great finish. This was plenty of food for two people. It's a bit out of the way but worth a trip.

    Fried shrimp with loaded mash potatoes and macaroni
    Ebony M.

    Great food everytime. Large portions. I would definitely order again. Ingredients are fresh. I ordered the seafood pasta and the salmon.

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    Jamaica B.

    The shrimp platter was great. The Philly egg rolls & fried catfish were amazing. The pasta was really good but it needed a little salt. The wings were also good and made up for the lack of salt, but the bigger the wing the longer it takes to cook. The biggest wing in my batch was raw when I bit into it. The restaurant also had really good service and a nice dining area if you wanted to sit inside.

    Wednesday Special. Seafood Potato and Mango Habanero wings.
    R C.

    Wednesday Special. Seafood Potato and Mango Habanero wings. The food was delicious and the service was great. The ambiance is a good place and clean.

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    Raeven S.

    We waited inside for our food. The wait wasn't horrible , but wasn't short either. Tbh, it was a uncomfortably, warm inside the place so we chose to eat in the car... (not sure what's going on with the air, but my boyfriend had visited before & said it was the same then.) The service was ok, just a simple order & wait while music was playing. Most of the food was straight and I'd try it again. My boyfriend ordered the lamb chops with Mac & cheese. I ordered salmon & seafood eggrolls. My biggest complaint was that they charred my salmon too much as you can see in the photos. It definitely ruined the taste.

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    Lala H.

    This place was recommended by (2) different people and it was delicious!! Well seasoned and quick service.

    Philly steak and cheese egg rolls

    Great food that's made with love the staff have great customers service and the owner herself brought out everyone's food exceptional service A MUST TRY!!!

    Restaurant week special
    Aaliyah H.

    The food was amazing!! Staff was really sweet/helpful & our wait time wasn't long. Will be back.

    Seafood Parmesan fries
    Jazmin C.

    The food was BOMB!!! Definitely rating it a 10/10 on that part. The decorations were cute, the music was on point, just overall a vibe tbh! The server was super nice, my only complaint is that we waited almost an hour for our food, so definitely call ahead if you're in a rush. But overall I'd definitely return!

    Me and mom went today. She actually liked the lamb chops and she is extremely picky. I liked everything except the crescent roll

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    Amazing food and Amazing staff-Everything is always presented Hot and Fresh -This is my new favorite restaurant.

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    The food here is amazing, my personal favorite it the seafood egg rolls and salmon bites

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    Willie's definitely delivered where it mattered most: the crawfish. I started with 3 pounds and…read morebefore I knew it, ordered 2 more. That alone should tell you how good they were. The crawfish were flavorful, seasoned well, and priced right, which is honestly the perfect combination when you're sitting down ready to eat. They had that messy, not really spicy, addictive quality that keeps you reaching for "just one more" until the tray is empty. I also tried the buffalo wings. They weren't that great, if I'm being honest, but I was hungry so they got the job done. The crawfish are clearly the star of the show here anyway. The atmosphere felt relaxed and unpretentious, exactly the kind of place you want for seafood with friends, cold drinks, and a table full of shells piling up by the minute. If you're wondering whether I'll be back, I already have.

    I read the yelp reviews and was expecting to taste cajun flavors since we were visiting Louisiana…read morebut we were disappointed by the lack of seasoning. I guess I was expecting my shrimp would be covered in cajun sauce but it came plane with cajon seasoning and a dipping sauce on the side. We also tried frog legs which was tasty. The service was quick and the lady who served us was very nice, her name is Heron S. We were seated in a room with other ladies and families. It felt like home, people having pleasant conversations We were lucky it was Monday and the shrimp was the special of the day.

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    4.2
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    I truly love and support the owner, but I have to be honest--this place just isn't hitting for me…read more I gave it a second try hoping my experience would be better than the first time I visited the Plank Road at Harding location, but unfortunately, it wasn't. I ordered the Thursday special, and overall, the food lacked real flavor. The only seasoning that stood out was black pepper. At this point, I've come to realize that not everyone has the same standard when it comes to good food. The atmosphere had its positives--the building is nice and the space was cool--but the music was so loud that we couldn't comfortably hold a conversation, and the temperature was actually a bit too cold to fully enjoy dining in. The only items I genuinely enjoyed were the fountain drinks and the Hawaiian roll. The rest of the meal fell short. The mashed potatoes were overly saturated with gravy, and while the yams had potential, they needed more sweetness--brown sugar especially. I could taste hints of butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg, but it just didn't come together. Service-wise, the staff was polite but lacked warmth or personality. The interaction felt dry and uninviting. Even with my experience, the restaurant stayed busy, with customers continuing to come in. I really wish the food had matched my expectations, because I wanted to enjoy it--but it just wasn't for me.

    When we walked in upbeat music was playing, there as such a high energy about this place and the…read moreworkers. The food was even better. The restrooms were clean!! Both plates for a total on $40 with drinks not featured. Definitely take a sip of that sweet tea, it was gooddddd. I'll be back

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    (184 reviews)
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    It was a few exits from my hotel. Walked in and only one other couple in the place. It was clean…read moreand nice looking but your normal quick service location. Staff was nice. Treated me once I got to counter to order. I had already looked at the menu before going over so I knew what I wanted. Ordered the chicken and sausage jambalaya with potato salad. They were out of the chicken and sausage jambalaya so I had to wait about 20 mins for them to make a new batch. That was ok because I knew it would be fresh and hot. Waited at a table for my food to go. Took it back to the hotel. The jambalaya had a good flavor to it. The chicken was a rough chop so you got small pieces and large pieces which was nice. Some of the rice was a bit dry and crunchy but over all it was good. The potato salad was good but I think the potatoes were a bit over cooked and make the salad taste like mashed potatoes. I could not see the sweet relish or taste the crunch but I know it was in there, the potato salad had a sweet taste to it. I like it better than mustard based ones. The cornbread was on point, only missed some butter. It was sweet and good consistency. The banana pudding was better the next day after I throw it on the fridge. Not sure if the short drive made it warm up or if their fridge was not working too well. It did need a little more fresh banana chunks for my liking but it was good over all. This location is recommended.

    A young girl with dyed red hair greeted us and took our orders (I cannot remember her name). She…read morewas very sweet, outgoing and brightened me and my boyfriend's day completely. Plus the food was good as always :)

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    4.6
    (360 reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    Building Five is one of my favorite spots. They have a ton of options and their food is…read moreconsistently good. I love that they offer a variety of boards you can share, and their drink options are great too. You can sit inside or outside, and they even have live music on some nights, which adds to the atmosphere. The service has always been great every time I've gone. They also have the cutest merchandise available for purchase. It's a great place for date night, hanging out with friends, celebrating birthdays or anniversaries, or just spending time with family. Highly recommend!

    When you read the reviews below, most people know what this restaurant is and how it works. My…read moreresponse is less harsh about the service or it's overpriced charcuterie board concept. I have lived in BR for 6 years now. Many departments at LSU take guests there and in that time, Building 5 has done nothing to improve its parking lot. The restaurant sits underneath an overpass and the parking is pothole marked unpaved gravel. This means that there is no room for wheelchairs or accommodations for anyone who is differently-abled to get into the restaurant. The whole restaurant makes no room for handicapped persons. On the occasion I did get food, the food is slightly overpriced. All meats were cooked adequately but the food was lukewarm probably owing to sitting in the kitchen under the heat lamp than being delivered promptly. When I have gone, I regularly have to ask for refills on soda as I am the designated driver often for department functions. Servers pay you no heed if you do not buy alcohol. Because I go here because of academic reasons, I would barely go here myself. I've been here many times and found it wanting. It's an ableist place in its infrastructure. It's fine I'm atmosphere as a cocktail bar but would little recommend it to people I call friend.

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