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Palmettos on the Bayou, Slidell, LA

Palmettos on the Bayou

4.7
4.7
1313 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • 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.

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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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 1,313 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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 a "wonderful experience" with excellent food and service, creating a memorable atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing brunch buffet" and "fantastic service" from attentive staff like Amanda and Natalie. Whether dining indoors or on the beautiful patio, the ambiance is "romantic" and perfect for celebrations.

1,313 Reviews

  1. Erin

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. William

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Bryan

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Constance

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. Thomas

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  6. Latoya

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  7. Charlotte

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    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 6 days ago
    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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  8. Tim

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We liked the calmer atmosphere of an early lunch. We both enjoyed the eggs Benedict. The service was excellent as is the usual we’ve experienced at Palmettos.

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  9. DeAna

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Party of 3 came to Palmettos for Sunday brunch. Our reservation was for 11:30, and the parking lot was full. But, we were seated quickly. We all got the buffet. Our favorites were the breakfast items, fried station, carving station, and omelet station. We were not impressed with the lunch items. The gumbo was scorched, so only ate one bite. The seafood pasta was cold and lacked flavor. And the mac and cheese was clumpy and also lacked flavor. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves and the options were plentiful. But ideally, we'd like to see them improve the quality of some of their offerings.

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  10. Helen

    Mayo

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent waitress who was very well informed about the menu. We really enjoyed our food, green tomato appetizer, wedge salads, trout almandine and pork parm. We enjoyed the duo that was playing music very much and the atmosphere was nice or a date night. We will be back next time we are in the area.

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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 1313 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
19:00
Booked 11 times today

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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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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