I havenāt done a google review in well over a year, maybe even two. But this place needed some serious recognition.
I was able to try the fried shrimp, fried crab claws, coleslaw, fries and hush puppiesā¦.. let me start off with the coleslaw. Absolute perfection. Iām picky with slaw, I donāt like it real creamy or very sweet. It was still both but at the perfect amount. I think the veggies were shaved because they were stringy and so crunchy and good, I could have ate just the slaw and hush puppies and been ok. Puppies were small and bite size, only came with the claws but still good!
Now those clawsā¦. OMGAAAHHH THE BEST IVE EVER HAD!!! I didnāt bite into a single shell, nothing funky tasting, so super fresh and perfectly crisp and seasoned. They were big and meaty, I canāt get over how good they were!! And the shrimp?! Didnāt need any sauces with either of them. The shrimp was deveined and butterflied, fried with the perfect amount of crunch that didnāt fall off or crumble, they were cookeddd toooo perfectionnnn and massive! I was so hungry and it was all so good, taking a picture was the furthest thing from my mind!! We DEVOURED our food, my goodness it was just THAT good!
Cons come in at the seating/waiting area. This place aināt no 5āļø steakhouse, thatās for sure. It was cold and very uninviting with limited space. BUT it felt like I was getting the truest realest bayou experience by dining in. It honestly wouldnāt have been the same if Iād done a carry out order. You smell the fresh seafood as soon as you walk in, like walking up on the shrimp boat itself lol.
Service was great, loved the girl behind the counter. She had her work cut out for her, parking lot stayed full from the moment we got there till we left and folks kept pouring in.
Signs posted not to share food platters. Which really sucks because I had bypass surgery and canāt eat a full meal so I usually eat a few bites from my kidsā plates. The signs made me feel obligated to order my own which resulted in a large amount of wasted food because by then my kids finished theirs and they were too full to help with mine. Only con regarding food is that the fries werenāt seasoned at all. A good Cajun salt or something, even seasoned salt would be a tremendous upgrade.
Coke was crisp, sweet and refreshing. Help your server and stack your messes when finished so she can easily and quickly clean the table for the next guests, seating space is tight and very limited.
10/10 recommend and Iāll be back 100x over and over again. Absolutely superb!!!! I will be telling EVERYbody I meet here about this place!...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreWe are from the St. Louis area and were visiting family in Semmes, AL. We spent a few days on Dauphin Island and a couple we met while having drinks told us we HAD to go eat at Bayou Seafood Company. As we were leaving Dauphin Island, before heading back to Semmes, we stopped hereā¦and boy am I glad we did. I feel like when you see the place from the outside, you wouldnāt expect the food to be good. You walk inside and there is a cork board with a paper menu on it- not many menu items but we went ahead and ordered the fried shrimp, fried fish and the all American cheeseburger. WOW- it was amazing!!! The cheeseburger was absolutely phenomenal- best burger Iāve ever had! The fried shrimp platter was delicious!!! The shrimp were so crispy, fresh and huge! The fries were delicious and we absolutely loved the spicy potatoes as a side. We loved it so much, we made sure to go back a couple days later so that we could enjoy it once more before heading back to St. Louis. We ordered the spicy boiled shrimp this time, along with the fried shrimp, burger, and chicken wings, and it was all SO good! This place is a MUST if looking for DELICIOUS food!!! Thank you Bayou Seafood Company!...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreI recently dined at this establishment and had some noteworthy experiences to share. Firstly, I found it unusual and somewhat disappointing that patrons are not allowed to share purchased food, as it seemed counterintuitive to the dining experience. Additionally, I couldn't help but overhear what appeared to be rudeness towards the young female employees by a male individual, which was concerning.
On a more positive note, I must commend the attentive service provided by one of the young ladies. However, the atmosphere was negatively impacted by the perceived rudeness from the individual in question. Overall, while the food portions were generous, the experience was marred by these observations. It is my hope that the management addresses these concerns to ensure a more positive and enjoyable experience for...
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