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    Bayou on 8th 432 8th Ave west

    432 8th Avenue West

    Birmingham, AL 35204

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    • Bayou Pasta

      Creamy Alfredo pasta tossed with Cajun grilled chicken and Conecuh sausage, finished with a dusting of Creole spice and fresh herbs. *Add 6pc shrimp for upcharge*
      $19.00

    • Bayou Feast

      A crispy Creole sampler of cornmeal-fried catfish, golden Gulf shrimp, alligator bites and hush puppies. Served with comeback slaw and your choice of Cajun fries or dirty rice. Includes house remoulade and comeback sauce.A crispy Creole sampler of cornmeal-fried catfish, golden Gulf shrimp, alligator bites, and hush puppies. Served with two sides. Includes house remoulade and comeback sauce.
      $32.00

    • Bayou Philly Rolls

      Golden-fried eggrolls stuffed with shaved steak, onions, peppers, Creole spice, and cheese.
      $15.00

    Main Menu

    Appetizers

    • Gator & Okra

      Tender Louisiana gator and crispy okra, seasoned and flash-fried to perfection. Served with our signature Comeback sauce.
      $17.00

    • Southern Fried Tomatoes

      Cornmeal-crusted fried green tomato stack with remoulade.
      $12.00

    • Bayou Philly Rolls

      Golden-fried eggrolls stuffed with shaved steak, onions, peppers, Creole spice, and cheese.
      $15.00

    • Sea & Smoke

      Gumbo layered with sausage, chicken, shrimp, and crab. It's a soulful tribute to land and sea- rich, smoky, and bold.
      $14.00

    • Loaded Fries

      Cajun fries served with 6 pieces of shrimp, 1 piece of catfish, topped with cheese and bayou sauce.
      $18.00

    • 8th Street Corn

      Fire-roasted corn brushed with a creamy, tangy sauce, sprinkled with parmesan cheese, a touch of spice, and fresh herbs. A bold Southern twist on the classic elote.
      $7.00

    Entrées

    • Bayou Feast

      A crispy Creole sampler of cornmeal-fried catfish, golden Gulf shrimp, alligator bites and hush puppies. Served with comeback slaw and your choice of Cajun fries or dirty rice. Includes house remoulade and comeback sauce.A crispy Creole sampler of cornmeal-fried catfish, golden Gulf shrimp, alligator bites, and hush puppies. Served with two sides. Includes house remoulade and comeback sauce.
      $32.00

    • Bayou Pasta

      Creamy Alfredo pasta tossed with Cajun grilled chicken and Conecuh sausage, finished with a dusting of Creole spice and fresh herbs. *Add 6pc shrimp for upcharge*
      $19.00

    • Shrimp & Grits

      Cajun-seasoned shrimp (8pc) over creamy cheese grits, topped with rich Creole Cream (non-seafood). *Optional: Add sausage for upcharge*
      $18.00

    • Catfish & Grits

      Catfish served over creamy cheese grits, topped with rich Creole Cream (non-seafood). 2pc fried catfish served with 2 sides. Can sub fried fish.
      $17.00

    • Salmon & Grits

      Grilled Salmon served over creamy cheese grits, topped with rich Creole Cream (non-seafood).
      $19.00

    • Chicken & Waffles

      Crispy fried chicken over a fluffy waffle, topped with powdered sugar.
      $17.00

    • Catfish Beauty

      Blackened or fried catfish served over a bed of dirty rice topped with 2pc shrimp and Creole Cream.
      $22.00

    • Red Bean Royale

      Slow-simmered red beans with Conecuh sausage and smoked turkey, served over rice with honey-drizzled buttermilk cornbread.
      $18.00

    • Bayou on a Bun

      Your choice of juicy burger or crispy fried catfish filet stacked with creole mayo, comeback slaw, crispy onion strings, and pepper jack cheese — topped with a jumbo shrimp accent. Choose a side.
      $18.00

    • Bayou Chicken Basket

      4 pieces of golden fried chicken served with 2 sides.
      $17.00

    • Bayou Fish Basket

      2pc fried catfish served with 2 sides. Can sub fried fish for 1pc grilled fish or 1pc grilled salmon.
      $18.00

    • Bayou Shrimp Basket

      8 pieces of fried or grilled shrimp served with 2 sides.
      $20.00

    • Grilled Chicken Salad

      Fresh, perfectly seasoned grilled salmon served over a crisp bed of lettuce, topped with shredded parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons, and tangy banana peppers. Finished with our zesty Italian dressing for the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and refreshing flavors.
      $13.50

    • Grilled Shrimp Salad (8pc)

      Succulent grilled shrimp atop a bed of crisp garden lettuce, complemented by shaved parmesan, golden croutons, and vibrant banana peppers. Finished with a drizzle of our house-made Italian dressing for a bright and savory flavor experience.
      $16.50

    • Fried Shrimp Salad (8pc)

      Fried shrimp atop a bed of crisp garden lettuce, complemented by shaved parmesan, golden croutons, and vibrant banana peppers. Finished with a drizzle of our house-made Italian dressing for a bright and savory flavor experience.
      $16.50

    • Grilled Salmon Salad

      Perfectly seasoned, flame-grilled salmon atop crisp lettuce, shaved parmesan, and crunchy croutons, accented by bright banana peppers. Finished with a drizzle of our signature Italian dressing for a fresh, balanced flavor in every bite.
      $17.00

    Sides

    • Dirty Rice

      Savory Cajun rice with ground meat, herbs, and bold spices.
      $6.00

    • Fried Okra

      Golden, lightly battered bites of Southern comfort
      $5.00

    • Cajun Fries

      Tossed in Cajun seasoning.
      $4.00

    • Cheese Grits

      Slow-cooked grits blended with cheddar and Monterey Jack.
      $4.50

    • Coleslaw

      Cool, creamy slaw with a tangy kick.
      $4.00

    • House Salad

      Romaine, banana peppers, red onion, Parmesan, croutons, and creamy house dressing
      $5.00

    • Red Beans & Rice (side)

      A Southern classic made with slow-simmered red beans, seasoned to perfection with smoked sausage and spices, served over a bed of fluffy white rice. Warm, hearty, and full of home-style flavor.
      $6.00

    • Side of Pasta Sauce

      Side of our house made pasta sauce.
      $2.00

    • Side of House Sauce

      A side of our house sauce.
      $2.00

    Desserts

    • Bayou Cheesecake

      Cheesecake topped with our house made glaze.
      $8.50

    • Creole Cloud Bites

      Golden fried beignets tossed in cinnamon sugar, served with a trio of dipping sauces: bourbon caramel, praline glaze, and white chocolate ganache
      $8.00

    À La Carte

    • 2pc Fried Fish

      2 pieces of fried fish.
      $7.00

    • 1pc Grilled Fish

      1 piece of grilled fish.
      $7.00

    • 1pc Grilled Salmon

      $10.00

    • 4pc Chicken

      4 pieces of golden fried chicken.
      $10.00

    • 6pc Shrimp

      $7.50

    • 10pc Shrimp

      $13.00

    • Waffle

      $7.00

    • Cornbread

      $2.00

    • 6pc Hushpuppies

      $3.50

    • 1pc Garlic Bread

      $1.50

    NA Beverages

    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.00

    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.00

    • Orange Juice

      $3.00

    • Cranberry Juice

      $3.00

    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.00

    • Water

    • Lemonade

      $3.00

    • Sweet Tea

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00

    • Arnold Palmer

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00

    • Strawberry Lemonade

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.50

    • Peach Tea

      $3.50

    • Red Bull

      $5.00

    • Pineapple Juice

      $3.00

    • Cup of Ice

      $1.00

    • Bottled Water

      $2.75

    • Ginger Ale (can)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.50

    Friday Special

    Drinks of the Day

    • Pineapple Margarita

      $5.00

    • Jack and Coke

      $5.00

    • Whiskey Sour

      $5.00

    • Bayou Refresher

      $5.00

    Food Special

    • Bayou Salmon

      Blackened salmon served on top of mashed potatoes, covered in bayou sauce. Served with a side salad.
      $22.00

    • 3pc Chicken with Fries

      $10.00

    • 2pc Fish & Fries

      $10.00

    • 6pc Shrimp with Fries

      $10.00

    Red Beans & Rice (side)

    $6.00

    A Southern classic made with slow-simmered red beans, seasoned to perfection with smoked sausage and spices, served over a bed of fluffy white rice. Warm, hearty, and full of home-style flavor.

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    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    432 8th Avenue West, Birmingham, AL 35204

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