Bayou Kitchen
543 Deering Ave, Portland
(207) 774-4935
Customers' Favorites
Red Beans and Rice and Jalapeno Cornbread
Build Your Own Omelet or Scramble
Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Blueberry Cornbread
The Cajun Scramble
Andouille Sausage
Corned Beef Hash
Classic Jambalaya
Huevos Rancheros
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Recent Reviews
Stopped by on a whim with a couple friends on a busy Sunday brunch, and we were sat in 10ish minutes. The staff were warm and accommodating. I hadn't been to Bayou Kitchen in years (7 maybe?), and my meal left me wondering why it isn't a usual haunt for me. Had a combo plate with two perfectly jammy over-medium eggs with Cajun spice, a split link of zesty andouille sausage, a ramekin of rich rice and bean stew, and a gargantuan side of cornbread. My meal totaled around...
New Orleans-style food in Portland?! You bet. The Bayou Kitchen is a slice of the South, right here in Maine. I won’t lie, I was a bit skeptical at first, but after a handful of visits, I can confidently say I’m a fan. This no-frills, diner-style restaurant fills my soul — and my belly — in all the best ways. The portions are huge (we actually had to take some home once, and we’re not usually those people), the Bloody Marys are strong, and the coffee seems to be endless....
Great funky location for delicious breakfast and lunch. The gumbo is excellent and is go-to dish when I need some comfort food. Going on a weekday meant a more relaxed meal. On sunny Sundays there might be a wait. It’s worth it! The music is upbeat and you might even hear a few of the staff singing along.
Special bonus today: our wait staff ❤️
Special bonus today: our wait staff ❤️
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