Hubby and I spent our honeymoon in New Orleans. We not only enjoyed the people and various attractions that they have there but we definitely fell in love with their flare for excellent cuisine. We went to the Bayou located in Bellmore a few years ago and because of their unique twist on New Orleans food we decided to go back again with our son; who also enjoyed the restaurant on our first visit. The Bayou was established in 1986 as a Cajun/Creole restaurant. When you first walk in the door you feel as if you walked into one of the local restaurants located in the French Quarters of New Orleans. They have a great set menu as well as specials that change on a weekly basis. What is great about this restaurant is all the dishes can be prepared hot or mild according to your tolerance. That is a great option especially when I cannot tolerate heat at all and the hubby who is totally opposite cannot have it hot enough. We started out with Crawfish Tempura and Gumbo Soup. Our entrees were Cajun Maque Choux Chicken, Pan-fried Catfish and the Paella Special. The Crawfish tails in tempura batter were perfectly fried and drizzled with an amazing Wasabi Mayo. The Gumbo is great every time and I would put it up against any of the great gumbos of New Orleans. My chicken dish was sauteed with sweet corn, onions and bell pepper in a light cream sauce served over rice. The Catfish is pan fried in a crawfish mushroom and scallion cream sauce. It is served over rice as well. My son and I thought both of our dishes could not have been any better. As for the hubby and his Paella he loved his dish as much as we did but thought the portion was a little skimpy. All three of us shared a slice of Red Velvet Cake and Pecan Pie. We didn't inquire as to the desserts being homemade or store bought. We were relatively happy with the Pecan Pie but certainly not with the Red Velvet Cake. This after being disappointed over the fact that they were out of their sensational Bread pudding that were had enjoyed on a prior visit. Overall this is a great place with excellent food in an authentic atmosphere that you won't find many of in New York.
For this visit they earn four our of five forks.
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