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Palmettos on the Bayou, Slidell, LA

Palmettos on the Bayou

4.4
4.4
1273 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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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
  • Website
    http://www.palmettosrestaurant.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, LA 70458
  • 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

Menu

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What 1,273 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palmettos on the Bayou offers a "beautiful setting" with both indoor and outdoor dining options, complemented by live jazz music. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "attentive service." The atmosphere is perfect for special occasions, with many praising the "romantic ambiance" and "amazing vibes." Brunch, in particular, is a standout with "delicious offerings" and a great variety. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is "worth every penny."

1,273 Reviews

  1. Adrene

    New Orleans

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Darryl

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

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

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  3. Sunceri

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Kansas

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. Tony

    New Orleans

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice setting on the Bayou and the food is always consistently good 

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  6. Kendall

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding as always! The food and cocktails were also delicious! This is one of our favorite places in Slidell and we always take guests when we have friends and family in town!

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  7. Erin

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere and service were great. Food was okay. The prime rib was tough and slightly cold. Beignets from the kitchen were great! Lots of food choices for kids as well as adults.

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  8. Elizabeth

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch buffet was okay not great not bad. Bananas Foster was the best. Fried Shrimp and fish was very salty. Prime rib was tough. Yams and grits were outstanding

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  9. Kasey

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My husband and I dined on a Wed night @730. We waited at the hostess stand for a bit with multiple staff passing by but not one telling us that someone would be with us! Finally we were seated outside. After asking for one coke and placing app order, our app order was delivered by a server (not waitress). We finished our app order and waited and waited for our waitress to bring our one drink and take our dinner order. Saw another waitress come and go and wait on tables around us but ours was nowhere to be found. I had to go find someone to get her. She had forgotten us. Then after ordering, one out of the two entrees was not the right dish at all. So, we had to wait again for meal to be prepared. As all of the restaurant had cleared out, we still had to wait again to get check which we were surprised that nothing was discounted for all the trouble…it was $127 for two of us to wait for over an hour and half! Then to top it off, the waitress NEVER came back out to get my card so we could LEAVE!!! I had to go inside after waiting AGAIN for her and we were the ONLY ones at restaurant. When I went inside, she was just talking to the other waitress. I said we were done waiting and just wanted to go home!! No apologies given!! So again…Nothing discounted on bill, and no real apology!! Not impressed with food and very disappointed with service. We will not be back!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Definitely try the crème brûlée and bananas foster French toast.

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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 4.4 stars by 1273 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 18 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
  • Website
    http://www.palmettosrestaurant.com/
  • 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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