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As soon as temps heat up, Bayou's deck is hot with diners. |
 | By Maureen Post   OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Maureen Post |
| Published June 3, 2009 at 11:10 a.m. |
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Yesterday, "Downtown Dining Week" took me to Bayou for lunch. Located near the everlasting bridge construction on Humboldt Avenue, diners can still get to this hot Cajun lunch and dinner spot, just follow the detour signs.
As expected, Bayou's lunch was authentically spicy and flavorful. Starting the meal with a Cajun caesar salad, Bayou's twist on this classic kicks up summer heat with a blackened Cajun seasoning contrasted by crisp, cool lettuce and rich parmesan cheese.
Likewise, the second course catfish tacos are southern to a tee. Serving up seafood tacos topped with traditional coleslaw, Bayou adds a house made maque choux of corn, peppers, tomatoes and onions. A squirt of voodoo sauce adds a flash of seasoned heat to an already full packed tortilla. I love fish tacos and Bayou's are some of Milwaukee's best; carefully constructing the perfect texture with crunchy coleslaw, crispy catfish and creamy sauces.
I finished the meal with a cut of Bayou's Key Lime Pie. A dessert screaming summer, the crunchy graham crust topped with creamy key lime tart creates the perfect blend of sweet and sour.
Our service was timely and extremely friendly. Clearly proud of their authentic Cajun flavors, the staff was knowledgeable not only about "Downtown Dining Week" but about the concepts and tradition behind Southern Creole.
2060 N. Humboldt Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
http://www.bayoumilwaukee.com
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Posted by El_Duderino on June 8, 2009 at 12:20 p.m. (report)
I get it careerdiner... because the Zatarain's jambalaya and cheesy fries at Bayou are so much classier than Ponderosa.
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Posted by careerdiner on June 5, 2009 at 3:34 p.m. (report)
Uh.....I thought the cost for lunch was $10 for 3 courses and $20 for a 3 course dinner??? Be Smart and El Duderino need addresses for Ponderosa and Golden Corral...lol Downtown dining Week was fabulous! I dined at Bayou and was impressed! So impressed Im going tonight to enjoy their patio with friends! Swig is Saturday!
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Posted by El_Duderino on June 5, 2009 at 2:44 p.m. (report)
BeSmart, I couldn't agree more. The food was just ok and the drinks were good, but the portion sizes were ridiculous. If I'm paying for "$30" worth of food, I better be taking some home in a doggy bag.
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Posted by LegallyBlonde on June 4, 2009 at 11:42 a.m. (report)
Love the Crawfish Appetizer...give it a try! Fun to sit at the circle bar too, great atmosphere. Owner is very friendly and hands on.
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Posted by BeSmart on June 3, 2009 at 11:48 p.m. (report)
I couldn't disagree more with your review/blog about Bayou. I don't think they understand that Downtown Dining Week is an opportunity to get new patrons by putting their best food forward. I actually felt bad for our server having to present the dishes to us! The atmosphere is great, staff was incredibly friendly, but that is where it ended. The food was horrible and the portions laughable. By no means was it a $30 value. The server admitted they were much smaller portions than ordering off the menu. The food was lacking in flavor. The jambalaya was mostly overcooked rice and 3 shrimp on it. The fish tacos were less than impressive as well with about one ounce of fish in each taco. The key lime pie was a complete joke as well. It was about 1/8" thick and about the size of 4 postage stamps. I advise visiting Crawdaddy's or Maxie's if you want great cajun or southern food. I'm more upset that I didn't go to a different restaurant because you can only visit so many restaurants in a week. Kudos to those restaurants that get what this week is about. I don't go to places that don't try to impress me...afterall I work hard for the money I spend at their establishment.
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