Gator's Bayou

5217 98th St, Lubbock
(806) 698-6900

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Thaine Hepler

Nice atmosphere, plenty of tv screens. Super service and very good food. Definitely on my list for a return visit. Reasonable prices and decent portions to boot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Catfish

Robert Gilley

Food was bland and okay but the wait staff and environment is that of a bar more so than a restaurant. Perfect for a drink very loud atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cajun Pasta, Dirty Bird

Caitlin Whittle

The cajun blt ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jambalaya, Crawfish Etoufee

Isaac Sanchez

The food here is great and the service matches. Will definitely return

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amy Whaley

I ate there late one afternoon after running errands, they were maybe 30% busy. I had the blackened catfish with corn on the cob, a cup of gumbo with shrimp added, a cup of red beans and rice, and the bread pudding. It was all pretty authentic but not too (spicy) hot, which is fine for the Lubbock region. The only regret was the bread pudding. It was too dense, very very dry, and a bit lacking in flavor. I've had much better when I used to live in southeast Texas and Louisiana, I'm not sure what went wrong with that dish (maybe microwave reheating contributed). Next time it's going to be cheesecake for dessert, because I'll definitely be coming back. I always tip generously if my server refills my glass and check on me regularly, and my waitress earned it this time. Gator's Bayou has been a favorite of mine since they opened. I'm dying to return for the crawfish bisque, etoufee, and maybe jambalaya next time!! They have excellent beer selection and great cocktails, but I can't have them with my COPD right now, or I would have ordered them just to improve my review. Definitely should try them out, Lubbock!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Catfish

Michael Johnson

Music was too loud
Disappointing beer list
Food was good; my wife really liked her fried shrimp. My stir fry was good.
Waitress was very good.
3% charge for using credit card is BS.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

gibsy Glawrence

Nice food and drinks for something chill on the weekend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pete Venegas

Food was delicious. They had an outdoor duo playing and they were awesome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael King

Hot & fresh food served quickly. Good drinks. Great service. Elexis was very friendly and efficient with our large group!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fried Steak, Fried Pickles

Sheron Perdue

You need to post yall damn hours online that the kitchen closes at a certain time no reason for 2 nights in a row that I have been trying to place a order and the kitchen is closed and y’all close at 12 for what it’s posted no where that is really bad for business

Strikerwes

Is an establishment.
I will return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steve Dinwiddie

Lunch!!!! I don't want to give this review becoz I love this place so much. The wait staff makes this plave a 10. They must have an incredible training system. The wait staff are so lovely. The food keeps me coming back. I literally eat there once a week. It's my regular place To go. The people are exceptionally nice, but the food. Wow. It's a great place to enjoy the perfect lunch. Special shout out to laurn, Danielle and sicila yall all are great. Wife and I love you so much. ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Texas Longhorn

Loved the frog legs they were real good definitely coming back friendly people and courteous. Thanks guys

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jessica Allred

Really good food. Great service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Catfish, Gator Bites, Dirty Rice, Fried Pickles, Crawfish, Gator, Jalapeno Hush Puppies

Fancy Tipton

I can’t see one sign that says stops serving food at 11. Says it’s open till 12 but they don’t let the patrons know the food isn’t till that time, I checked the restaurant and looked on the website and did not see where it says they stop serving an hour before they close.

Service: 1

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