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Palmettos on the Bayou, Slidell, LA

Palmettos on the Bayou

4.7
4.7
1316 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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
    Brunch Fri, Sat 11:00–15:00 Sun 10:00–15:30 Bar Sat 15:00–17:00 Dinner Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:00 Happy Hour Thu, Fri 16:00–18:00
  • 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 1,316 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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 offers an enchanting dining experience with "beautiful scenery" and "great jazz music." Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "excellent service," with standout dishes like boudin balls and the Catch Pontchartrain. While the ambiance and live music charm patrons, occasional service hiccups are noted.

1,316 Reviews

  1. scott

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Next time I will request a table in the dock. I wish I could remember our waiters name so that I could request him again because he was amazing very attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. We went last night and I’ve already suggested Palmetos to two other couples. Definitely worth the 90 minute drive

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  2. LAGApeach

    Atlanta12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Sunday jazz buffet had great options for all.

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  3. Erin

    Baltimore11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always. I love the buffet, and the cherry amaretto king cake, wish the shrimp etouffe stayed in the buffet the entire time.

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  4. William VIP

    Philadelphia46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impressive is the word that comes to mind. I usually steer clear of buffets because the quality of the food is usually sub-par. This was not the case at Palmettos. We were there for the Sunday jazz brunch. The selection of breakfast and lunch items were nothing but impressive. I tried as manny choices as my stomach would hold (a personnal pittfall with me and buffets) and everything deserved seconds except I always wanted to try something different. The setting was beautiful as well. We sat outside on the deck surrounded by cypress trees and next to the Bayou Bonfouca.

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  5. Bryan

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came in to New Orleans from Southern California and was looking for an amazing place for a Jazz Brunch. We uber’d out to this place and it was worth every dime. Every drop of the experience was spectacular! Amazing food, atmosphere, service, etc. This place is absolutely amazing!! We happened to catch a local mardi gras parade as well. The entire experience was so wonderful.

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  6. Constance

    Louisville1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for the Sunday jazz brunch. The food was just ok. It wasn’t bad but it wasn’t great. For the price, I think it should have been better.

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  7. Ashley

    New Orleans2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing and the food was good. I do feel that the prices were a little too high. The atmosphere on the patio was very nice and aesthetic. It was cold outside, so I was nervous sitting outside, but they had heaters and a screen to block wind. It was very nice, but a little pricy.

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  8. Thomas

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, the patio had a great vibe, drinks were good.

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  9. Latoya

    New Orleans8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Returning customers of Palmettos. We enjoyed brunch. Valentine’s Day memory.

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  10. Charlotte

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Jazz Brunch was amazing. There were many many choices of breakfast dishes as well as local favorites like etouffee, gumbo ad shrimp. Drinks were good and the beignet lagniappe was a nice touch.
    Palmettos on the BayouResponded on 12 February 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Jazz Brunch and the variety of dishes, including our local favorites. It’s great to know that the drinks and beignet lagniappe added to your experience as well. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing brunch!

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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 4.7 stars by 1316 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 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
    Brunch Fri, Sat 11:00–15:00 Sun 10:00–15:30 Bar Sat 15:00–17:00 Dinner Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:00 Happy Hour Thu, Fri 16:00–18:00
  • 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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