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    LJ'z Backyard Bayou

    3155 OLd Railroad Bed Rd

    Harvest, AL 35749


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    Featured Items

    • House Specialty Boudin Balls

      Our pride and joy! Pork, rice and holy trinity, formed into a ball, stuffed with pepper jack cheese and fried golden like hushpuppies -except way better. These lil jokers disappear faster than your cousin at bill time! (We aint lying!)
      $3.00
    • #10 Shrimp Po Boy

      Traditional: Lettuce, tomato, pickle mayo Deluxe: Lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, red onion, banana pepper, ByB sauce, provolone cheese and a dash of hotsauce.
    • #1 Catfish Bayou

      Golden fried fish served over steamed rice, crowned with our savory crawfish etouffee (Aye-too-faye) with bite-sized andouille sausage. Comes with one seasoned side and a dinner roll. Make it a "Dirty" Bayou: swap steamed rice for dirty rice!
      $17.95

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    Lagniappe Starters

    • House Specialty Boudin Balls

      Our pride and joy! Pork, rice and holy trinity, formed into a ball, stuffed with pepper jack cheese and fried golden like hushpuppies -except way better. These lil jokers disappear faster than your cousin at bill time! (We aint lying!)
      $3.00
    • Alligator Bites

      Yes, real gator! Don't worry - they don't bite back. Marinated and fried tender, they taste like chicken if chicken.....did push ups in the swamp.
      $14.95
    • Boudin Links

      Pork, rice, herbs and green onion stuffed into a sausage casing. If you aint had one, welcome to Louisiana Baaaaby!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Chicken Wings

      6 wings fried like they owe you money
      $10.95
    • Adult Chicken Tenders (6)

      6 strips of golden Cajun crunch. Perfect for kids, grown folks, or anyone who lost a tooth on cracklins.
      $10.95
    • Gator Leg a.k.a. Swamp Chicken (2)

      If you are Kountry with a "K" - this is the appetizer for you!!!. Deep fried gator legs are crispy and golden on the outside, offering a unique tenter and juicy interior. Gotta try it with the Cajun Honey Heat!!!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00

    Three's Please

    Choose any 3 of our tasty sides, each served up in hearty 8 oz cups. Wanna level up? Add crawfish Mac n Cheese for just $1 more.
    • Choose 3

    Taste of the Boot Entrees

    • #1 Catfish Bayou

      Golden fried fish served over steamed rice, crowned with our savory crawfish etouffee (Aye-too-faye) with bite-sized andouille sausage. Comes with one seasoned side and a dinner roll. Make it a "Dirty" Bayou: swap steamed rice for dirty rice!
      $17.95
    • #2 Chicken and Sausage Pasta Mardi Gras

      Wonderfully spiced dish with sauteed chicken chunks, andouille (An-doo-ee) sausages, peppers and garlic cooked in a cream sauce served over fettuccine. Served with two deliciously seasoned sides.
      $17.95
    • #3 Seafood "Mary" Pasta

      A true taste of the bayou with tender crawfish tails, juicy shrimp, sweet crabmeat, Conecuh and smoked andouille sausages all tossed in our rich, creamy creole sauce. Served over a bed of fettuccine and paired with your choice of two deliciously seasoned sides.
      $20.95
    • #4 Fish Combo Meal

      Golden fried filets with choice of (2) deliciously seasoned sides. Extra Fish Filet $4.00 more
      $16.95
    • #5 Shrimp Combo Meal

      Golden fried shrimp with choice of (2) deliciously seasoned sides.
      $17.95
    • #6 Fish & Shrimp Combo Meal

      Golden fried shrimp and fish filet with choice of (2) deliciously seasoned sides
      $18.95
    • #7 Whole Catfish

      Golden fried whole catfish served with your choice of (2) deliciously seasoned . Whole catfish only $7.25
      $15.95
    • #8 Neck and Bones

      Slow-simmered Cajun pork neck bones and tender turkey necks, seasoned with bold bayou spices to perfection. Served with your choice of (2) deliciously seasoned sides.
      $15.95
    • #9 Swamp Potato

      Jumbo baked potato topped with our creamy Creole Swamp Sauce - shrimp, crawfish, crab and andouille sausage with the holy trinity and a lot of Love!
      $17.95
    • Seafood Stuffed Bell Pepper w/ 2 Sides

      Seafood stuffed bell pepper (crab and shrimp) - comes with two sides. Great way to get your veggies in a delicious way.
      $17.95

    A La Cart

    Catfish stuffed with cream cheese, cheese and ground shrimp and crab and then deep fried.
    • Extra Whole Cat Fish

      Deliciously seasoned whole catfish deep fried till golden brown.
      $7.25
    • Extra Fish Filet

      Fish filet deep fried till golden brown.
      $4.00
    • Extra Sauces

      Choice of Sauces: ByB, Cajun Honey Heat, Garlic Parmesan, BBQ, Ranch and Lemon Glaze
      $1.00
    • 8oz Side

    • 12oz Side

    • 16oz Side

    • 32oz Side

    • Dinner Roll

      Dinner Roll (1)
      $0.75
    • Blackened Salmon

      Tender salmon seasoned to perfection and blackened.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Frog Legs

      Deep fried frog legs. If you hadn't tried them -you oughta.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.00
    • Smothered Okra 12 oz

      This is for the Kountry Folk!!! Smothered okra with crab and andouille sausage served over rice. I see ya yawning!!!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.95
    • Smothered Okra 16 oz

      This is for the Kountry Folk!!! Smothered okra with crab and andouille sausage served over rice. I see ya yawning!!!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.95
    • Smothered Okra 32 oz

      This is for the Kountry Folk!!! Smothered okra with crab and andouille sausage served over rice. I see ya yawning!!!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.95
    • Smothered Pork Chop

      Tender and seasoned smothered Pork Chop (Only)
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Spicy Pork Butt

      Spicy Pork Butt.....mmmm mmmm good.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Corn on Cob (Boil)

      $1.00
    • Potato Boil (3 pcs)

      $1.00
    • Boiled Egg (1)

      $2.00
    • Boil Sausage (3)

      $2.00

    Drinks

    • Non Alcoholic Beverages

      Bottled Beverages
    • Alcoholic Beverages

      Bottled Beverages

    Po Boys

    • #10 Shrimp Po Boy

      Traditional: Lettuce, tomato, pickle mayo Deluxe: Lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, red onion, banana pepper, ByB sauce, provolone cheese and a dash of hotsauce.
    • #11 Fish Po Boy

      Traditional: Lettuce, tomato, pickle and mayo. Deluxe: Lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, red onion, banana pepper, ByB sauce, provolone cheese and a dash of hot sauce.
    • #12 Half & Half (Fish & Shrimp) Po Boy

      Traditional: lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo. Deluxe: lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo, red onion, banana pepper, ByB sauce, provolone cheese and a dash of hot sauce.
    • #13 Alligator Po Boy

      Traditional: lettuce, tomato, pickle and mayo. Deluxe: lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, red onion, banana pepper, ByB sauce, provolone cheese and a dash of hot sauce.

    Bayou Bowls

    • #14 Crawfish Etouffee (Aye-too-faye)

      A stew so good, you'll wanna slap the pot! Tender crawfish tails and hearty chunks of andouille (An-doo-ee) sausage slow-dancin in a seasoned sauce, all poured over rice.
    • #15 Dirty Red

      Aint nothin clean about the flava's in this bowl. Creamy, bold read beans cooked down with smokey meats and andouille sausage, ladled high over dirty rice. This one'll make your taste buds do the two-step.
    • #16 Jambalaya

      The dish that makes Louisiana proud! Chicken, sausage, pork and seasonings all partying together with the rice. Smokey, savory and good. C'est Bon!!
    • #17 Kountry Gumbo

      Roux so rich it oughta be payin' taxes. Loaded with chicken. shredded turkey and smoked andouille sausage, then served over fluffy rice. This gumbo's got soul, spice and just enough kick to keep you honest.
    • #18 Dirty Mac

      Low-down dirty rice meetin' up with crawfish mac. Dirty never tasted so good!

    Broke Lil Friends (Kids Menu)

    • #19 Kids Shrimp & 1 Side

      Golden fried shrimp (4) served with our choice of (1) side.
      $6.95
    • #20 Kids Fish & 1 Side

      Golden fried fish filet with choice of (1) side.
      $6.95
    • #21 Kids Chicken Tenders (3) & 1 Side

      Golden fried chicken tenders (3) with choice of (1) side.
      $6.95

    Sweet Treats

    • That Cobbler Called "Peaches"

      A warm classic with sweet peaches and golden buttery crust.
      $5.00
    • Bread Pudding

      $5.00
    • Banana Pudding

      $5.00
    • Old Fashioned Louisiana Ginger Cakes

      Straight from Jeanerett LA!!!! These ginger bread cakes make you feel like you are at your Aunties!!! I like mine heated with cheese or heated with tea, coffee or milk. Its a treat that is not so sweet.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00

    T-Shirts

    • T-Shirts S-L

      $20.00
    • T-Shirts XL-XXL

      $23.00

    Chef Specials

    • Special - Blackened Dirty Catfish Bayou (1) Side

      Dirty rice topped with LJ'z authentic etouffee and perfectly seasoned and blackened catfish. Complimented w/ (1) Side & Dinner Roll
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.95
    • Special - Gator Coubion (2) Sides

      Looking to get "Kountry"? You gotta try this dish - it has a lil bit of a kick. Bed of steamed rice topped with a tomato based sauce inclusive of tender gator chunks and andouille sausage. Comes with choice of 2 sides.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.95

    King Cakes

    King Cake Limited Quantities*

    • Plain King Cake

      A real Louisiana treat. Deep fried King Cakes. Lets Geaux!!!!
      $45.00
    • Cream Cheese King Cake

      A real Louisiana treat. Deep fried King Cakes. Lets Geaux!!!!
      $50.00
    • Bavarian King Cake

      A real Louisiana treat. Deep fried King Cakes. Lets Geaux!!!!
      $50.00
    • Pecan King Cake

      A real Louisiana treat. Deep fried King Cakes. Lets Geaux!!!!
      $50.00
    • Lemon King Cake

      A real Louisiana treat. Deep fried King Cakes. Lets Geaux!!!!
      $50.00
    • Chocolate King Cake

      A real Louisiana treat. Deep fried King Cakes. Lets Geaux!!!!
      $50.00
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 5:45 pm
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    WednesdayClosed
    ThursdayClosed
    Friday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Good Food - Good People - Good Times

    Location

    3155 OLd Railroad Bed Rd, Harvest, AL 35749

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