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    The Bayou - Sanford

    Cajun
    Closed11AM - 7:30PM
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    SNACKS
    BAYOU SWAMP
    PO BOYZ
    SAMICHES
    FAVORITES
    LAGNIAPPES
    SIDES
    DESSERTS

    SNACKS

    • OYSTERS NOLA BABY 6

      Oysters chargrilled on the half shell in garlic herb butter and topped with parmesan.
      $18.00
    • OYSTERS NOLA BABY 12

      Oysters chargrilled on the half shell in garlic herb butter and topped with parmesan.
      $33.00
    • OYSTERS DOWN SOUTH 6

      Chargrilled oysters on the half shell, topped with seasoned collard greens.
      $18.00
    • OYSTERS DOWN SOUTH 12

      Chargrilled oysters on the half shell, topped with seasoned collard greens.
      $33.00
    • BAYOU STYLE 6

      Chargrilled oysters on the half shell, smothered in rich crawfish étouffée.
      $21.00
    • BAYOU STYLE 12

      Chargrilled oysters on the half shell, smothered in rich crawfish étouffée.
      $36.00
    • BUCK JUMP SHRIMP

      Seven jumbo shrimp tossed in our spicy Buck Jump Sauce, served over spring mix.
      $17.00
    • GATOR BITES

      Bite-sized pieces of alligator, fried golden and crispy, served with creole honey mustard and our Streetcar Sauce for dipping.
      $16.00
    • RED FISH BITES

      Flaky redfish cut into bites and fried crisp, served with creole honey mustard and our Streetcar Sauce.
      $19.00
    • LOBSTER BITES

      Sweet, tender lobster bites fried golden, served with creole honey mustard and our Streetcar Sauce.
      $19.00
    • CAJUN DIP

      A hot, creamy five-cheese blend — spinach, cheddar, Monterey Jack, brie, and mozzarella — served with garlic bread and tri-color chips. Add shrimp or crawfish.
      $15.00
    • VOODOO BALLS

      Chef K's take on boudin — andouille, tasso, and jasmine rice — panko-breaded and fried, dusted with parmesan and served with Who Dat Sauce.
      $20.00
    • NOLA FRIES

      $13.00
    • MID CITY FRIES

      Loaded fries with mixed cheeses, green onion, ranch, and Mardi Gras Drizzle, piled high with beef brisket, chicken, and Bayou Gravy.
      $15.00
    • UPTOWN FRIES

      Loaded fries with mixed cheeses, green onion, ranch, and Mardi Gras Drizzle, topped with andouille, tasso, bacon, and sausage gravy.
      $15.00
    • DOWNTOWN FRIES

      Loaded fries with mixed cheeses, green onion, ranch, and Mardi Gras Drizzle, topped with shrimp and crawfish étouffée sauce.
      $17.00
    • WHITING AND FRIES

      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.00
    • WHITING BITES

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00

    BAYOU SWAMP

    • GUMBO CUP

      Chef K's Grandma Marion's recipe, slow-simmered with a hint of filé. Available by the cup or bowl. \
      $8.00
    • GUMBO BOWL

      Chef K's Grandma Marion's recipe, slow-simmered with a hint of filé. Available by the cup or bowl.
      $15.00
    • HOUSE SALAD

      Mixed greens with red onion, tomato, cucumber, and cheese, served with garlic bread. Add chicken, shrimp, or salmon.
      $9.00
    • WINGS 6

      $12.00
    • WINGS 12

      $21.00
    • WINGS 18

      $27.00

    PO BOYZ

    • SHRIMP PO BOY

      Crispy fried shrimp piled high on Leidenheimer French bread, fully dressed and finished with Bayou Remoulade.
      $16.00
    • CATFISH PO BOY

      Golden fried catfish on Leidenheimer French bread, fully dressed with Bayou Remoulade.
      $16.00
    • GATOR PO BOY

      Fried alligator on Leidenheimer French bread, fully dressed with Bayou Remoulade.
      $17.00
    • OYSTER PO BOY

      Plump fried oysters on Leidenheimer French bread, fully dressed with Bayou Remoulade.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.00
    • REDFISH PO BOY

      Fried redfish on Leidenheimer French bread, fully dressed with Bayou Remoulade.
      $18.00

    SAMICHES

    • ORLEANS & CLAIBORNE

      Fried or blackened chicken with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle.
      $16.00
    • BAYOU BURGER

      A 7oz burger stacked with brisket, egg, jerk chicken, Voodoo BBQ, smoked gouda, spring mix, tomato, and onion rings.
      $20.00
    • SALMON GRILLED CHEESES

      Blackened salmon with smoked gouda, spinach, brie, and tomato, served with onion rings.
      $20.00
    • SLOPPY NOLA

      Roasted beef brisket on French bread with caramelized onions, sweet peppers, smoked gouda, and Bayou Gravy.
      $17.00
    • JAMAICAN ME CRAZY

      Chopped jerk chicken on French bread with caramelized onions, sweet peppers, smoked gouda, and jerk sauce.
      $16.00

    FAVORITES

    • BOURBON STREET FRIED RICE

      Lobster, shrimp, jerk chicken, and andouille wok-fried with egg, onions, sweet peppers, carrots, ginger, and Cajun spices.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $22.00
    • BAYOU LOBSTER MAC

      Cavatappi in a rich mixed-cheese sauce with sautéed lobster, shrimp, and andouille, topped with fried shrimp and dusted parmesan.
      $26.00
    • SHRIMP & GRITS

      Creamy grits with andouille, tasso, and French Quarter Gravy, finished with mixed cheese and bacon bits. Add catfish, salmon, or red fish.
      $19.00
    • CAT FISH & GRITS

      Creamy grits with andouille, tasso, and French Quarter Gravy, finished with mixed cheese and bacon bits. Add catfish, salmon, or red fish.
      $24.00
    • SALMON & GRITS

      Creamy grits with andouille, tasso, and French Quarter Gravy, finished with mixed cheese and bacon bits. Add catfish, salmon, or red fish.
      $26.00
    • RED FISH & GRITS

      Creamy grits with andouille, tasso, and French Quarter Gravy, finished with mixed cheese and bacon bits. Add catfish, salmon, or red fish.
      $28.00
    • LOADED GRITS

      Creamy grits with andouille, tasso, and French Quarter Gravy, finished with mixed cheese and bacon bits. Add catfish, salmon, or red fish.
      $25.00
    • RED BEANS & RICE

      Creole-style red beans with andouille and tasso over jasmine rice, served with grilled smoked sausage.
      $17.00
    • JAMMIN ON THE BAYOU

      Chef K's jambalaya with shrimp, crawfish, chicken, andouille, tasso, and tomato over jasmine rice.
      $22.00
    • FRIED BAYOU FLOAT

      Your pick of any 3: gator, beans, Cajun Dip, red fish, lobster, hush puppies, Buck Jump Shrimp, or crawfish étouffée.
      $28.00
    • LAKE PONT CATFISH

      Catfish over jasmine rice, smothered in crawfish étouffée.
      $27.00
    • LAKE PONT SALMON

      Salmon over jasmine rice, smothered in crawfish étouffée.
      $27.00
    • LAKE PONT RED FISH

      Red fish over jasmine rice, smothered in crawfish étouffée.
      $27.00
    • LAKE PONT SHRIMP

      $27.00
    • LAMB CHOP

      $21.00
    • BAYOU BREAKFAST

      $25.00

    LAGNIAPPES

    • CHICKEN N WAFFLES

      Pearl-sugar waffles with your choice of chopped jerk chicken or fried chicken strips.
      $17.00
    • CHX TENDERS AND FRIES

      $15.00
    • BIG EASY CHICKEN

      Chicken in a spinach cream sauce with sundried tomatoes and mushrooms over jasmine rice.
      $17.00
    • BIG EASY RED FISH

      Red fish in a spinach cream sauce with sundried tomatoes and mushrooms over jasmine rice.
      $23.00
    • BIG EASY SHRIMP

      Shrimp in a spinach cream sauce with sundried tomatoes and mushrooms over jasmine rice.
      $17.00
    • BIG EASY SALMON

      Salmon in a spinach cream sauce with sundried tomatoes and mushrooms over jasmine rice.
      $23.00
    • BIG EASY CATFISH

      Catfish in a spinach cream sauce with sundried tomatoes and mushrooms over jasmine rice.
      $17.00
    • RED FISH ORLEANS

      Red fish over Cajun fried rice with NOLA street corn and Mardi Gras Sauce.
      $25.00
    • SALMON ORLEANS

      Salmon over Cajun fried rice with NOLA street corn and Mardi Gras Sauce.
      $25.00
    • SHRIMP ORLEANS

      Shrimp over Cajun fried rice with NOLA street corn and Mardi Gras Sauce.
      $25.00

    SIDES

    • FRENCH FRIES

      $5.00
    • COLLARED GREENS

      $5.00
    • FRIED OKRA

      $5.00
    • GRITS

      $5.00
    • CORN BREAD

      $5.00
    • GARLIC TOAST

      $5.00
    • MAC N CHEESE

      $5.00
    • POTATO SALAD

      $7.00
    • ONION RINGS

      $7.00
    • HUSH PUPPIES

      $7.00
    • Jasmine Rice

      $5.00

    DESSERTS

    • BEIGNET

      Warm, pillowy New Orleans-style beignets, fried to order and dusted with powdered sugar.
      $10.00
    • BOURBON BREAD PUDDING

      Warm, comforting bread pudding with vanilla, brown sugar, and plenty of bourbon.
      $10.00
    • Red Velvet


    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    115 East 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771

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