Reviews of Blue Bayou Dinner
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Reviewed by gmckel50 Review Date: 11/08/2023
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
A friend and I were there recently - it took an hour to get our dinner. Another table, with more diners and had come in after us, were served before us. We ordered the prime rib, which was very fatty. The carrots were raw. The wait staff was not helpful at all. We spoke to the manager who didn't offer to do anything for us. The ambience is very nice, but would not recommend. The menu is very small so using the kitchen as "busy" isn't really a good enough reason for this lack of service or quality of food.
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Very expensive, food not cooked well, unhelpful staffReviewed by PolynesianStitch Review Date: 06/08/2023
Rating: (10) Recommended
Our party of 3 adults were able to grab a last minute reservation when someone else cancelled. The service was impeccable, the filet mignon was very tender and an excellent cut of meat. The chef was very accommodating about an allergy. The accompanying vegtables were very fresh. Definitely would recommend
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Excellent service, food, and ambianceCons:
Difficult to get a reservationReviewed by HoldenC Review Date: 04/25/2023
Rating: (8) Recommended
I recently visited Blue Bayou for the first time, and had an overall really good experience. It's classic Disney with an incredible atmosphere and decor, and great service. I'd recommend requesting a table near the water for a better view, but even from our table towards the back we were able to enjoy the ambience and see the ships from Pirates sail by. We planned to try the famous Monte Cristo at Cafe Orleans, so tried the Creole Roasted Chicken here, which was okay but not great. It was a little pricey for what we got, but you're paying for the atmosphere, and in my opinion it's still worth it, but would stick to the Monte Cristo next time(I tried at Cafe Orleans and it was INCREDIBLE).
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Great Atmosphere, Excellent ServiceCons:
PriceReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 04/25/2023
Rating: (8) Recommended
We had lunch reservations at Blue Bayou, and had a classic Disney experience! The service was great, and the atmosphere is amazing! I recommend requesting a table near the water for better views, but even at our table towards the back we still got the full effect of the ambience and being able to see the boats from Pirates sail by. We planned to get the famous Monte Cristo from Cafe Orleans, so opted to try other menu items at Blue Bayou, which were okay but not great. It was also fairly expensive for what we got, but you're paying for the scenery and views, and I'm okay with that. I'd highly recommend visiting Blue Bayou, but would stick with the Monte Cristo on my next visit.
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Great Atmosphere, Classic Disney ServiceCons:
PriceReviewed by DonGlover Review Date: 09/23/2022
Rating: (9) Recommended
The Blue Bayou is an iconic establishment that can't be beat for the location and ambiance.
Excellent food and great service make for a must visit.
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Ambiance. Good food.Cons:
Can feel a bit crowded.Reviewed by KatelynnW Review Date: 05/17/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
What an experience! I've eaten here a couple of times, and was so happy I did. I highly recommend!
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Theme, excellent food, great experience, inside Pirates of the CaribbeanCons:
A little pricey, darkReviewed by natdeangelo Review Date: 06/17/2019
Rating: (9) Recommended
I loved Blue Bayou! We enjoyed a nice anniversary dinner here and requested to be seated near the water. It is truly an immersive experience and being so close to the original Pirates of the Caribbean ride is so fun. The food is a little pricy, so I wouldn't recommend bringing the whole family. But, this place is great for a couples date night or if you're in the mood for something a bit more upscale!
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Great food and ambianceCons:
A bit pricy, but expected.Reviewed by TiggerTrigger Review Date: 01/20/2016
Rating: (6) Recommended
We skipped lunch at Blue Bayou since everyone told us to save the $ and get the same Monte Cristo at Cafe Orleans. So, instead we went to Blue Bayou for dinner.
It was the holidays and with the crowds, waiting for a water front table would have taken forever. Of course, we were seated about as far from the water as possible. While it was nice to be under the balconies...it's a very drafty spot being so close to the doors which made for a chilly meal.
I wish there were more starter options and more traditional New Orleans options. It's laughable that to consider this anything predominantly Cajun or Creole.
That being said, the gumbo was very good. One of the bread options was also great while the sourdough rolls were hard as rocks. My husband's salmon was good...not great...and my salmon was pretty tasty. Still, for the reputation and price, you expect better.
I recommend it strictly because I think you have to try it for yourself + it's worth experiencing that dining setting at least once. Beyond that, it's not worth repeating.
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Certain Table Locations/Food OptionsReviewed by mgilmore Review Date: 10/01/2015
Rating: (9) Recommended
20 yr old DS and I ate here on Fri Sept 18 for supper. We did the Fantasmic package.
We were seated very fast after checking in for our reservation. Our server took our drink orders and brought bread service. That's the only thing our "server" did for us the entire meal. He had a helper, that did everything for us and she was fantastic. I thanked her for taking such good care of us, and stopped at Guest relations too.
I had a Mint Julep as my drink and it was really great!
For appetizers I ordered the salad which was really good (I liked this salad much better then the salad I had at Carthay the day before), and he ordered the Shrimp Boil cocktail, which he raved about.
For entrees, I ordered the Surf n Turf, it was cooked perfectly and was delicious. My son ordered the Lamb and it came out very rare. We sent it back and a fresh order was cooked properly. He enjoyed the Lamb very much.
For dessert I had the Chocolate Hazelnut cake which was SO good, and he had the Strawberry rhubarb galette. He wasn't impressed with his dessert.
We received our fantasmic tickets and seat cushions after the meal. The seating area for Blue Bayou is ground seating. There are no seats whatsoever. You have to sit on the ground with your cushion. If I had known this I don't know if I would have bought the package. With a sore hip it's very difficult to sit on the ground.
Except for a server that did nothing for us beyond take our order and bring drinks, we really enjoyed our meal here.
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Delicious Meals, AmbienceCons:
Our actual Server was never aroundReviewed by brittos Review Date: 06/10/2015
Rating: (6) Recommended
Loved the food and atmosphere! Had reservations and was even seated early. Food was prompt, and waitress great!
