Reviews of Blue Bayou Lunch
Reviewed by ChefDionofLima Review Date: 10/17/2023
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
For a Dinning Reservation as difficult to score as this is, I expected bettee service and food. Also based on reputation. But I had anything but. Based on the description of the entree, Creole Roasted Chicken and the price tag,I was expecting a possible a half chicken that was seasoned and roasted. What I got instead was a dried out 5oz (at the most) Boneless skinless chicken breast (the kind you get from GFS, IQF and pounded flat) covered with Creole sauce. The chicken itself had no flavor. I was surprised no to see an entree portion of the Gumbo on the menu, appetizer only. The Gumbo was good but pretry sure it's the same Gumbo you can get across the plaza at Cafe Orleans. Plus you can't get Bengiets here and the entree dud not inspire confidence in ordering dessert.
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GumboCons:
poor execution and a complete miss for pricing. Not worth the hype and difficulty booking. Get better food at Cafe Orleans or Tiana's.Reviewed by Autigger Review Date: 12/27/2022
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
My family of four had the Fantasmic Dinning Package on December 20, 2022. The host staff was pleasing and efficient. The wait staff was very average and only somewhat attentive. Two in our group ordered the Monte Cristo sandwich which was a generous portion and well prepared. The other two had the prime rib, which was rather substandard. The meat was overcooked, very tough, and tremendously fatty. The prime rib was disappointing and very low quality. Our family is not that picky, and we know what to expect at a Disney parks restaurant, but this was well below the quality of Golden Corral. The side dishes were not much better. The deserts were disappointing also. A mickey bar would have been better. It was just frozen bulk food taken out of the cooler. Rather disappointing for the price. This was a special splurge on our family Christmas trip, and I would not do it again. The atmosphere and ambiance being on the “bayou” next to Pirates of The Caribbean was great, but not worth the price. In regard to Fantasmic, the seating for people who had the Blue Bayou package was perfect. We were front and center. Best viewing we have ever had for Fantasmic. The Fantasmic seating was worth an upcharge for sure, but the meal was disappointment.
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Atmosphere inside restaurant. Fantasmic dining package seating was incredibleCons:
Low quality food and average service.Reviewed by QueenBlackFrost Review Date: 03/26/2022
Rating: (9) Recommended
This restaurant is quintessential Disneyland!The Bayou atmosphere was beautiful and the food was delicious. I had the Monte Cristo sandwich to see what all the fuss was about, and it was fantastic and very filling. I also ordered a mint julep, because when in Disneyland...but I did not enjoy this drink. I love mint and lemonade, so I thought this would be a homerun, but it tasted like I was drinking mouthwash. Still, I am glad that we got to experience such an iconic restaurant.
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The theme & food are amazing!Cons:
Skip the mint julepReviewed by PattyMayonaise821 Review Date: 11/11/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
Anyone who doesn't give this a 10 just doesn't understand the magical experience that is the Blue Bayou.
First of all, you are seated literally inside of the most iconic attraction in any Disney park in the United States. That alone would set this restaurant up for a high rating.
Then you try the gumbo... and the Monte Cristo... and the jambalaya.
It can be a tough reservation to get but it's worth it. You haven't been to Disneyland until you've been to the Blue Bayou.
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The Food, the atmosphereCons:
Tough reservation to get. Premium seating not a gurantee.Reviewed by IGunnels Review Date: 04/18/2019
Rating: (9) Recommended
Host staff was rude. However, when we got inside, the atmosphere changed. Our waitstaff was great, atmosphere was beyond enjoyable as you are inside Pirates of the Caribbean ride!!
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Experience a different view of POC rideCons:
Small dining area which makes for cozy accommodationsReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
Visited Blue Bayou for lunch August 2018. Check in was quick and easy and the ambiance of the restaurant is nice to get out of the crowds and relax for a while. I ordered the salmon and it was delicious. My only complaint is the Monte Cristo sandwich. It is not like a typical Monte Cristo you would expect. Way to much fried breading and way too rich. If you want to avoid a stomach ache the rest of the day, steer clear of this.
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AtmosphereCons:
Monte Cristo SandwichReviewed by pluto12 Review Date: 02/28/2014
Rating: (6) Recommended
Had lunch here 2/23. It was wonderful to escape the chaos and hubbub of Dapper Day in the park. The interior of the restaurant was nice and dark and quiet.
We checked in a little early but were seated fairly close to our reservation time, which was fine. The pager radius was large enough so that we could browse the nearby shops, which was nice.
I wouldn't say the service was bad, but we were a little rushed. We also were seated right near the kitchen doors, so it was noisier and brighter and more traffic-y than other area of the restaurant.
My husband had the special (salad with seafood), which was fine but a little skimpy. I had the vegetarian entree (mushroom), and it was really, REALLY heavy on the balsamic. Not quite inedible, but close to it.
I have fond memories of this restaurant from coming here as a wee lass, and it was pleasantly as I had remembered it. But I do wish the food quality and variety was a little better, especially for the price.
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Ambience, quietCons:
Kind of a rushed meal, price, vegetarian optionReviewed by cinderlisa Review Date: 10/27/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We've always been fans of the Blue Bayou and that didn't change. Our son was happily entertained by the boats going by, and our server quickly brought him water and juice, and carrots and celery with dip along with our bread. He also enjoyed the menu and crayons to pass the time.
My husband and I both had the famous Monte Cristo. I missed the scalloped potatoes that used to be part of the meal. The fruit was fine, but the potatoes were better!
We really enjoy dining here for lunch and having a cool, dark, quiet break in the middle of the day. We will be back!
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Ambiance, food, serverCons:
Change in side dishReviewed by Brygida Review Date: 08/30/2013
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
Ate here in August 2013 for lunch. I had heard that there had been food improvements from the last time I ate here about 5 years ago. Short story - there weren't. Stay away from this restaurant. I can safely say that EVERY other restaurant we ate at, sit down or counter service, was better than this one.
The only improvement I saw were the bread rolls served at beginning of meal. My son found the kids meal sour - after complaining, they comped it. My husband said his jumbalaya was so skimpy, it had like one shrimp, one sausage, etc, and it wasn't good. My sister had the strip loin which, seriously, she could not cut it was so tough! My husband tried to cut it and couldn't. We complained, they comped it. I had the short ribs. They were so dry, that after a few minutes, I literally started choking on it. Finally coughed it out, then left the restaurant area to continue spasm coughing, as my body still thought there was something there.
And none of this was the WORST thing that happened! A worse thing was about 5 minutes after my sister spoke with Chef about her gluten allergy, the server brought out her salad. She started eating it. About 2 minutes later, the server came out and said she had given her the gluten one, she had already eaten. I have to say that the waitstaff here were completely incompetent and could have killed someone with their lack of care.
And now for the WORST thing that happened! We got the check and though they had comped my sister the entree she could not cut and eat, they charged her extra for the salad (which is normally part of the meal), Which, in error, they had given her a gluten one! Insult on top of injury.
I took the bill. Left the table (did not want to upset my sobbing sister any further). Found a manager. In short and sweet terms, recounted calmly all that happened, handed her the bill and said she could take care of it! She mentioned to me that she had heard me choking on my food and she certainly couldn't not notice my sobbing sister.
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The Bread rollsCons:
Food was horrible; Staff made horrible mistakesReviewed by cjsljs624 Review Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We ate here during our June 2012 visit. Got there for an early lunch and we were seated quickly. Service was great. I had the Monte Cristo, hubby had crab cakes, and daughter had ribs. All were wonderul. Wait staff noticed my birthday button on a bag and broght me a dessert without us ever mentioning it. I have noticed the reviews with bad service mentioned. We were there for the week that Carsland opened and still had wonderful service.
