It was on a Tuesday afternoon around 1:00 I walked into Bayou Grill. I had been here before but wanted to try another item. I had my mind set on the Muffuletta Sandwich.
I was shown to a booth and ordered a Sweet Iced tea....The tea was cold and just the right amount of sweetness. The pitcher mug was cool too. I looked over the menu but I already knew what my choice was.
The Service was quick only a few minutes between ordering and the foods arrival.
The first thing I noticed is that it was not on authentic round Italian bread. The bread was good. Crusty on the outside and tender on the inside but shaped like most Italian bread you will find in any store. The next thing I noticed was the lack of Olive salad. I had to look hard to find a small thin layer on the bottom of my sandwich. It was not very flavorful. It lacked the garlic & oregano. I could see a few of the items but they were diced up so finely that they were almost a paste. Very few olives in the “Olive Salad”.
The sandwich was nicely toasted which I didn’t mind and the cheeses and meats were plentiful.
The fries were good as my side option but I have to say I was very disappointed in the Muffuletta. Everything else I have had here in the past has been high on my list but this time they missed the mark. I have made better Olive Salad at home & I am in no way a chef.
The visit had it’s redeeming values. Great fries and the Sweet Tea terriffic. Service was average. I saw my waitress a few times in passing and she did check on me regularly.
Atmosphere
Rather dark on the inside but nicely decorated with Mardi Gras items. Plenty of purple green and
yellow colors. I did like the alligator hanging above the seating area and the Artwork.
Noise Level
Good. Normal talking level. Sports on TV’s in the background
Meal
Bourbon Street Muffuletta with fries $8.99. Sweet Tea $ 2.79 Total $12.49 tax included.
Wheelchair Access
The restaurant is at street level, Double doors no barriers.
My Rating: 1 Star
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