Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou

My boyfriend and I were visiting from out of town & wanted some catfish. As I was doing my google restaurant search, I came across this place. The reviews are 100% accurate. It is super cozy & homelike upon arriving. I like how small it is as it makes it a more intimate setting. There was parking right by the door as well. There were so many options on the menu, that I didn’t even know what to pick. All sounded so good. I got the crawfish mac & cheese and it was perfectly creamy, cheesy , and delicious. As far as my meal, I got the blackened catfish, shrimp, and sweet potato risotto. The seafood was grilled to perfection along with their sauces making it more flavorful. I also love how it is freshly cooked to order. For the season & dessert, I got the pumpkin stuffed beignets. Sweet but not overly sweet and the whip cream made it better. I can’t wait to come back as the service was great. And the staff was friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Blackened pork with the best rice anywhere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou:
Bring a Bib and Some Self-Control

Listen… that BBQ hot sauce on the catfish nuggets? Life-changing. I was this close to asking for the recipe, the bottle, AND the chef. The fried goat cheese with honey? Sweet, salty, and straight-up addictive.

He had the Catfish Pontchartrain with dirty rice and said it needed “a little more seasoning.” I told him to hush and let the flavor speak for itself.

I had the Louisiana Fried Chicken with red beans & rice, Cajun street corn, and that sweet potato brown sugar risotto, because carbs don’t count when they taste like heaven.

Dessert? Bread pudding and praline-stuffed beignets: soft, sugary, and worth unbuttoning your jeans for.

Our waitress was a whole vibe, the food was chef’s kiss, and yes… it was worth every dime.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou:
Southern Comfort Meets Louisiana Soul

If you’re craving that deep, soulful Southern flavor with a touch of Louisiana charm, Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou is the spot. From the moment we sat down, the vibe was warm, the cocktails were flowing, and the food? Unforgettable.

Let’s start with the star of the night, the catfish nuggets. Crispy, tender, and paired with the most delicious BBQ hot sauce we’ve ever tasted. Shonda was this close to asking for a bottle to take home. (Flatlands, please sell it by the jar, you’ve got something special there!)

Then came the fried goat cheese drizzled with honey: sweet, tangy, and downright addictive. If heaven had an appetizer menu, this would be on it.

For entrées, he went for the Catfish Pontchartrain with dirty rice. The flavors were rich, though he thought it could’ve used just a touch more seasoning to really make it sing. Still, a solid, hearty plate.
She ordered the Louisiana Fried Chicken, perfectly crisp and juicy, with sides that deserve their own spotlight: red beans & rice, Cajun street corn, and the unexpected showstopper, sweet potato & brown sugar risotto. Creamy, sweet, and soul-warming, this dish alone is worth the trip.

Dessert sealed the deal. The bread pudding was soft and buttery, while the praline-stuffed beignets were pure decadence, like New Orleans met a sugar dream and decided to stay awhile.

Our waitress was phenomenal: attentive, kind, and genuinely excited about the menu (and that energy made the experience even better).

Final Verdict: Worth every dime. Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou is where comfort food meets class, and every bite feels like a Southern hug. We’ll be back — and next time, we’re leaving with a bottle of that BBQ hot sauce.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food here was bland and didnt seem cajun at all. We were very disappointed so we ate a few dishes and went to another location .

The Dip had no spices and had the over use of cream cheese making it undesirable.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Hard to decide what to eat. It all sounded so good and as we looked at other plates we wanted to try theirs too. Add the gumbo to whatever you choose and you will leave happy. The best Cajun meal I have ever had outside of Louisiana.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Atmosphere was great! Definitely feels like you’re in the heart of New Orleans. The sweet tea was very good. Spicy gumbo was delicious. Crawfish Mac and cheese was good but could’ve used some seasoning. And the winner of the night was the PRALINE BEIGNETS! Absolute chefs kiss!! Will be back just for the beignets and the cute cups!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Shrimp and grits are delicious. Great service and wonderful atmosphere. Definitely will be back to try the trout.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food here was excellent, really enjoyed the crab dip and shrimp alfredo pasta. Both came out hot and quick. Service was awesome, and the restaurant itself was well decorated. Parking was easily accessible, also had a nice garden/pond out front.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They didn’t have any olives or celery for my Bloody Mary 😟
The gumbo was good - service not so much.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Just ate here & food was great. Abby was our bartender she was very knowledgeable and welcoming despite us coming in pretty late before closing. She recommended the Catfish Pontchartrain, I ordered that and the Chargrilled Oysters and my friend ordered the Fried Seafood Sampler. Everything was delicious, 10/10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Catfish Pontchartrain, Chargrilled Oysters, Blackened Seafood Combo Basket

The staff are amazing and the food is stellar. This was our second visit and each time we're in town we'll be a returning customer.!.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Crab Dip

I feel bad only giving this place a 5!! It’s much better than that!! We like this place so much, we went twice in 3 days. Shout out to our server, Savannah! She knocked it out of the park!! And the food!!! I think they might put crack in the crab dip.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Flatlands catered lunch at my place of business fed over 45 people. Everyone was extremely Fatisfied, great value!

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of our favorite local gems 💎

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5