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Palmettos on the Bayou, Slidell, LA

Palmettos on the Bayou

4.6
4.6
1280 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
A photo of Palmettos on the Bayou restaurant

Palmettos on the Bayou

4.6
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
Northshore

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Open since 2002 Palmettos on the Bayou is a charming and elegant Acadian style restaurant serving classic Creole dishes highlighting fresh Louisiana ingredients.

Set on the tranquil Bayou Bonfouca near Old Town Slidell, our waterfront restaurant/event venue is known for its southern charm. Palmettos famous Brunch features live Jazz Saturday and Sunday. The 5,000sqf covered deck provides a dramatic outdoor setting at night for romantic dinners and a comfortable relaxed atmosphere during the day.

We are honored to have been named Best Brunch, Dining with a View, and Most Romantic by various local publications throughout the years.

We're located at 1901 Bayou Lane, next to Heritage Park.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Bar Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (985) 643-0050
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Palmetto’s offers private party packages for groups of 30 to 500 with custom menus to fit any budget. Indoor and/or outdoor facilities include waterfront decks, oyster bar and art-filled dining rooms.
  • Area
    Northshore
  • Cross Street
    Fremaux/Front
  • Parking details
    Private lot of 100 spots with public parking lot adjacent to restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The Slidell Amtrak train station is two blocks from Palmetto’s, serving New Orleans and points up the East Coast. There is no public transportation in Slidell, though there are sidewalks from nearby Heritage Park to Palmetto’s.
  • Entertainment
    Live jazz during Sunday Brunch
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,280 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for scenic views

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole / Cajun / Southern

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palmettos on the Bayou is a delightful destination blending "beautiful outdoor patio dining" with exceptional Southern cuisine. Guests rave about its "amazing dinner in an incredible setting" and consistently commend the friendly and attentive service. The picturesque bayou ambiance and live jazz music create an inviting atmosphere perfect for special occasions or casual brunches.

1,280 Reviews
  1. Rod

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is nice both inside and out. Outside was very nice.  A nice venue with very nice people. 

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  2. Bruce

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is awesome! The owners are great and run a super business! All the staff is great and efficient! Best place to eat on north shore! We had our wedding there and was wonderful! Thank you for making my wife’s bday special!

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  3. Sandra

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was tasty a wonderful selection!! Waitress was friendly and helpful..

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  4. Michael

    Baton Rouge

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Palmettos. Haven’t had a bad experience there yet. Definitely a hidden gem. Highly recommend

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  5. Perry

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch buffet. Kattie is a great server! Food was wonderful and the outside seating is great!

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  6. Ryan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was awesome! Our waitress ( I don’t remember her name) was phenomenal! Even other member of their staff were great. We went for brunch and it won’t be our last!

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  7. Adrene

    New Orleans

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving day buffet was excellenta times 100– off the chart — one of the top buffets ever— mm next year yes please

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  8. Darryl

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great,especially the trout almondine.

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  9. Sunceri

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’re new to the area and were recommended to try Palmettos. It did not disappoint! The food was delicious and the atmosphere inside felt warm and outside looked magical with all the lights and natural trees. Natalie, our server, was a gem! We already plan on coming back to check out their other menus.

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  10. Kansas

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply amazing and beautiful surroundings! Natalie was our server and put it be more accommodating and sweet. We truly enjoyed our time here and will be coming back again soon! 

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FAQs

Palmettos on the Bayou offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (985) 643-0050.

Palmettos on the Bayou is rated 4.6 stars by 1280 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Palmettos on the Bayou restaurant

Palmettos on the Bayou

4.6
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
Northshore

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Palmettos on the Bayou

1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, LA 70458

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fremaux/Front
  • Area
    Northshore
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Bar Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private lot of 100 spots with public parking lot adjacent to restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The Slidell Amtrak train station is two blocks from Palmetto’s, serving New Orleans and points up the East Coast. There is no public transportation in Slidell, though there are sidewalks from nearby Heritage Park to Palmetto’s.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live jazz during Sunday Brunch
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (985) 643-0050
  • Private party facilities
    Palmetto’s offers private party packages for groups of 30 to 500 with custom menus to fit any budget. Indoor and/or outdoor facilities include waterfront decks, oyster bar and art-filled dining rooms.
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