How bad can anyone mess up a shrimp Po-boy? Come here and find out. We ordered two to go. There was little to no flavor at all. The shrimp were small and so were the po-boys. We have not gone back, there are too many good seafood restaurants in Beaumont to waste time trying out menu items in one place. Sorry, but strike one, you're out. read more

My brother and I ate there last week. I should have walked out the second I walked in. The place smelled of rancid oil. We went ahead and ordered oyster poboys. They had absolutely no taste at all. No seasoning, not even salt! Don't know where you learned how to season food, but it certainly wasn't New Orleans! read more

Tod Stark's crew makes the best gumbo in town! I talked my work into getting lunch for everyone and I got a review on the Bayou Burger being great ("I was ready to dog it, but it was great!") as well as the fried fish po-boy. read more

The Bayou Cafe - Menu as of 3/11/17 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

Shrimp Ibiza Taco is absolutely delicious! The tartar sauce was a perfect match with the Boudin Balls. I'd return to try more from the menu! read more

Goodness gracious. Great service, and a fun atmosphere. Started with the Crab Boudin Balls, which were fabulous, followed by Shrimp and Grits. The entree comes with a small salad and a very generous portion of spicy seasoned grits topped with 8 grilled shrimp and a sprinkle of cheese. I worried a bit about seasoning due to a few reviews, but nothing was needed at all! When traveling through again, I will definitely look it up. read more

My favorite gumbo in BMT! Also such a great salad, and fried shrimp! Always a great choice and you can't go wrong.

Very disappointed in the seafood gumbo. Burnt tasting and very thick. More like a stew. No seasoning. Some of the worst gumbo I've ever had from a restaurant. I had my hopes up. I wish I knew what to order there. read more

Love Cajun food. I'm visiting from out of town. Very well made and great flavors. Kids burger looked amazing, kitchen sink gumbo was good, catfish was great as well. read more

First and LAST time at this place. The roux for my gumbo was either super old or burnt. I couldn't even eat it because the smell was disgusting. read more

I love the food at the Bayou Cafe! The Po Boys are amazing and you will not be disappointed with the bread pudding! Check them out!

I have been here a few times, This was my best visit. The place was neat and tidy and decor was consistent. The menu is pretty encompassing. The gumbo was fresh with a unique fresh taste. I liked it. The fish tacos were a tasty surprise as well. They tend to have a vivid fresh green onion and cilantro taste with a nice sauce. The fried fish was ok, the fried shrimp better. I will come back as the place has improved in many aspects over the past year. I am a fan... in a very competitive market. read more

Fried catfish was excellent , not bland or under seasoned. Service was friendly and prices were reasonable.

As a Cajun from South Louisiana, I'm picky when it comes to Cajun restaurants. So we don't go back to places I can cook better than the chef. Other than the boudin balls, everything we order has been delicious and well beyond expectation. My wife favorite is the shrimp poboy. She loved the size of the shrimp and the bread. read more

I visited this eatery last week. The staff was nice and professional. The cashier was not very knowledgeable about menu selections, but that was sorta understood because she was just the CASHIER. The chicken and sausage gumbo was awful, the roux was salty and burnt. It tasted very floury. I managed to eat a few pieces of the chicken and sausage only. I also ordered the 2 pc fish plate for 7 bucks. That was delicious but I would have preferred to sub the fries and cole slaw for other items which they didn't allow. That sucked. I asked for extra tartar and ketchup which kinda made up for something... The tartar sauce is homemade and delicious. I gave it 3 stars for staff friendliness, the speed of service, and the fried catfish... read more

Very good food. Excellent gumbo. Our personal favorites are the shrimp po boy, Mardi Gras po boy and the bayou seafood platter. Always great whether you dine in or take out. Usually the shrimp are very large and they are generous with them, but recently I have noticed that they are significantly smaller and fewer. Every time I order the platter I have been able to sub the stuffed crab with oysters. Tonight when we ordered to go (typical Friday night) I was told that I couldn't sub the crab for oysters. I explained to the man on the phone that I had always done this. His response was that he couldn't do it because there was no button on the register for that. Normally this answer would have made since except that the kitchen is right behind the counter, open where it would have been easy to amend my order ( as I had previously done on multiple occasions). I told him that I was very disappointed. He responded with "Well I can sell you some oysters." When I inquired about the cost it was $10 for 6 oysters!!!! That would have brought the total cost of my platter to $27! I said no thank you and ordered something else. With the customer service declining, and the portions changing, I don't think we will be spending our average of $40-$50 for food there anymore. It is really frustrating when you find a great local place to eat, and they can't offer continuity. read more

No frills, come in and grub on some decent easy prep seafood baskets and gumbo. It seems like this place has lost a lot of its momentum from its early days and needs revamping. The staff as less than excited to see you and it could use a little clean up. I hope they make a change soon read more

Stopped in here for lunch today while on a business trip to Beaumont. We saw a parking lot jammed with cars and thought this must be a good place to eat. We were correct! My associate and I each had the shrimp poorboy, which was hot and delicious: large crispy shrimp served on a toasted French bread roll, dressed just right. Very tasty! I also ordered a cup of gumbo, the gold standard of Cajun cooking (this New Orleans girl knows). Despite the fact that the order taker claimed I never ordered it (hmm, did she forget asking me which kind I wanted??), I finally received my bowl of seafood gumbo, swimming in a dark mud-brown gravy. WHAT? Listen, folks, seafood gumbo is made with LIGHT roux, not dark brown roux, which obliterates the delicate flavor of shrimp, crayfish, crab, oysters, etc. Dark roux is for chicken, sausage, duck, alligator, etc. etc. to enhance their strong flavors. That dark gravy from dark roux at Bayou Cafe completely ruins the seafood gumbo! so disappointing. Will I return? Yes, because the poorboy is so good. Do not order the seafood gumbo, though. read more

Don't waste your time or money. Seafood Gumbo had 3 shrimp and two pieces if green onion. Broth had the flavor of dirty dish water. Ordered a salad and had to ask for all the ingredients that were advertised to be in the salad. Too expensive for the low quality!!!! read more

Was sorely disappointed with my shrimp "po-boy." The fried shrimp were fine, but there were too few of them (I got 6) on an already too small sandwich. The menu said it was on french bread, but this was the first time I've ever had french bread that was sweet. The small loaf (which is half the po-boy you would get if you ordered it in New Orleans) was cut all the way through. That doesn't make it a bad shrimp sandwich, but it certainly isn't what I picture when I think of a po-boy. I would prefer to have the option of ordering a 12" or a 6", have it come on the french bread traditionally used for po-boys, and with more shrimp (especially for $10). If you're OK with feeling Cajun without eating authentic Cajun food, then the po-boy here is for you. read more

Shrimp po-boy is exquisite! Magnificent! Tasty toasted roll with jumbo shrimp and a secret sauce that wonderfully blends the aroma and flavor! 5Stars! read more

Delicious shrimp & fish tacos! Habenero oleo sauce not hot at all. Quick take out service.

My favorite place to stop when traveling back to Houston from New Orleans. The Shrimp Tacos are the best.

Delicious gumbo but the fried seafood lacked adequate seasoning. We enjoyed the laid back atmosphere but on our last visit it was so hot inside we could barely eat our food. read more

Nothing great about the food chicken fried in the same grease as the fish and fries! Not impressed first and last visit. Overpriced for the quality of the food. read more

I live very close to the BC, I Always get the shrimp taco's this is my 5th time checking to make sure I have 4 shrimp on both tacos, well for the 5th time I had 4 shrimp on one taco and 3 shrimp on the other, so I'm guessing this is the game they play. Please check to make sure you have 4 shrimp on both tacos, The tacos are really good and most people have not notice that they are being cheated out of shrimp, these tacos cost 12.99, I almost stop ordering them because of the game,instead I started checking my tacos before I took a bite, I also reported this to the manager he gave me 1 shrimp on my next visit,lol read more

Lunch. Clean environment. You can see the people preparing and cooking food. I liked that. Ordered Fried Oyster PO Boy with Fries. Bread was fabulous, fresh and soft - like I like it. I think there were four large oysters on the Sandwich. Batter not my favorite. But the sandwich was not greasy. I like they way they supply extra tartar sauce on side. Fries were crispy but from frozen. It came with Cole Slaw but I did not care to eat it. All in all a good $9.00 value. Will return. read more

The Bayou Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

Was coming through - out of towners and decided to try it based on the reviews... First of all it is a dive kinda place - which usually has the best food... And this did! Had the grilled Shrimp tacos and they were as good as described ... My Honey had the fish, shrimp and crab cake platter... But they were out of crab cakes so her got extra shrimp ... The fish was cooked too long so it was extra cunchy and was not good ... But the fried shrimp was very good. read more

We loved their boudain balls and gumbo! Our kids got cheeseburgers and they looked delicious too. We also had banana pudding for dessert. Everything was yummy! Great service, friendly, clean and fast service. We stopped by this place as we were driving through town and would definetly stop by again . read more

Great place to eat seafood of all kinds . Loved the fried shrimp. the shrimp gumbo is very good.

I want to start off by saying that I had the Combo 2 with shrimp and catfish. The catfish was PERFECT. The fillets were large, and both the shrimp and catfish were fresh and delicious! The cole slaw was great as well. I usually don't eat it, but I really enjoyed this one. It was peppery and flavorful. I really enjoyed those aspects of this restaurant, and Bayou Cafe only failed in one aspect: the French fries. It takes so little time to make good, fresh fries, so I don't understand why a place the does everything else fresh would settle for frozen fries. I would recommend to the owners to pick it up on this one issue. read more

Good service,great shimp and chicken strips but the catfish was way salty don't think they mixed up the cornmeal. I will give them other try,just because the service was great read more

This is our go to seafood stop. We've eaten here at least once a week as a family since they've opened. It's not a fancy place, but it's real New Orleans style seafood. Their shrimp is awesome, and everything is made fresh. I've met many a Cajun that said their gumbo is as good as any in Louisiana. My family primarily eats the four meat gumbo, boiled shrimp, and the onion rings. When they have fried green tomatoes, they are to die for. Their burgers / sliders are pretty darn good as well. read more

I love the food at this place. Shrimp tacos are great and the fried fish and shrimp platter is a diet buster. Caveat; the dining room is not separated from the kitchen so take out is recommended. read more

We met the others in our group here last saturday for supper, there were eleven of us in all. We got there almost right behind the rest of them. There was one more couple that were in line to place their order before us. While we were in line waiting we discovered that the drink dispenser was out of almost everything that it dispensed, although only two of the eight or ten taps were identified as OUT. I notified the kitchen staff of this and got a "Que?" No, we out" response. Because of this people were putting their glass up for coke or something else and getting nothing but water. They would then dump it out and settle for tea. The drain tray was full and running all over the floor. After we ordered we sat down and waited and watched as the others at our table were served, (There were eleven of us altogether) and we waited some more. Others suggested that we check, but I told them that they were serving lots of take-out orders a no one that had come in behind us was being served yet. When that happened I went to the counter to check on our dinners. After the cashier finished her take out call she asked me if something was wrong. I asked if there was a reason for the delay and replied "OK, I'll check on it after I take this next call. She finished the next call and asked the kitchen staff about my order and found my ticket on the board. The cook pointed to a stack of take-out trays that were in a bag on the counter. Now I had been looking at this bag on the counter for at least twenty minutes. Do you know what happens to an order of hot steamy fried food when you put it in a closed clamshell for twenty minutes. It turns from crispy to mushy. The Cashier said "Here". I told her that it was cold by now and she said if it was that they would re cook it for us. Waiting some more was not what we wanted to do at that time, especially my autistic son who was near meltdown by then. They went about arguing over who's fault it was and I took the food to our table. The cashier came by and asked if everything was OK and I told her that the french fries were mush. She gave me part of an order that she must have siphoned of others orders that she was serving at the time and my son and I shared them. Not once did I receive an apology for the mistake. What ever happened to "How about complimentary deserts for your party?" or "How about a complimentary meal next time that you come in?." to make up for the confusion. While we were eating they called out another couples name and told them that their to go order was ready. They too informed them that the order was to eat in. read more

Man Bayou Cafe food is simply amazing. 4 meat gumbo is so good. I've never had gumbo so good from a restaurant. I also recommend the Mardi Gras po boy is one of my favorites. A must try if you like seafood read more

I'm not a seafood fan, but my boyfriend is so I will go to places like this to appease him. We have eaten here twice and both have been disappointed. First, they are way overpriced. It was more than $20 with two fried meals and two drinks. Both times I have ordered the chicken tender sandwich and both times I was completely turned off. I can't remember what my boyfriend had the first time since it was more than a year ago, but he didn't like it. We gave it another shot a few weeks ago and he had the fried fish and it was mostly breading with little fish nor flavor. The people who work there are very friendly, which is why I gave them another shot and two stars. However, we won't be back. read more

Love love love the shrimp po boys....! Also the fact that they have crinkle cut fries is AWESOME!!!!!

This is my 2nd visit. The first time was a couple of years ago. Wasn't so impressed! But they've got it going on now! THE BEST Seafood in Beaumont! BIG Shrimp! THE BEST Gumbo I've ever had! Great Service! Met the owner! Very sweet man! This place is definitely Beaumont's little secret! Last but not least, A MUST TRY .. Their version of Shrimp Tacos are the best I've ever tasted in the WORLD! :) read more

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My first trip to this place. The chicken and sausage gumbo was great. My elderly aunt had the seafood gumbo. She liked it so much that she got more to go. The owner stopped by our table to make sure everything was ok. I will go back. read more

Wow this was bad. Last time I ate here it was like they dumped a whole bowl of salt in my gumbo. You could seriously see the salt. We ordered to go tonight to give it another try and It was BAD! First off, they overcharged us significantly which we didn't notice until we were back home because she didn't give us a receipt. Then both of our grilled fish pontchartrains had one tiny sliver of fish in the corner (it was supposed to have 3), and the rest of the plate was plain rice and veggies. Plus, there was supposed to be crab meat on top when in fact there was not even a trace on it either. Bad. Won't be giving it a third try for sure. read more