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Blue Bayou - DL (New Orleans Square)
Blue Bayou Menu
Blue Bayou
Who:
Keri White
Where: Blue Bayou
When: August 5, 2008
What: Lunch - Monte Cristo, Isla Cruces Crab Cakes, Seafood Jambalaya, Mickey's Mac n Cheese
Price of Entrees: 80
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: Yes- it is dark but they will love watching the boats go by on the pirates of the carribean ride
Okay for Couples: Yes
Be Sure To Try: Monte Cristo
General Tip:
Call disney dining and make a reservation for the day and time you want. about 9 weeks before. A few days before you leave you can call and confirm your reservations. the line for people who didn't call ahead is very long. When you check in request a table by the water.
Extra Comments:
It is an amazing experience. Yes it is expensive but worth it. The food is very good and the ambiance is very romantic. You also get a salad and bread with the food so you could easily split a plate with someone else.
Who: DeCambra
Where: Blue Bayou
When: Everytime we go (about 2-4x a year)
What: Lunch - I usually get the prime rib and my husband gets the monte cristo
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere:
Okay for Children: Yes, the kids love the atmosphere
Okay for Couples: Yes, very romantic. It's like you're eating a candlelit dinner no matter what time of day you eat
Be Sure To Try: Prime Rib . Best I've ever had!!!
General Tip: Any reservation made for 11am is automatically seated next to the water unless you're a large party. Make sure you do arrive early otherwise you will end up waiting, even if you have a reservation at a certain time.
Who: Hopfensperger
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 07/24/08
What: Late Lunch
Price of Entrees: $18-24
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: "Yes" , my 15 year old loved it
Okay for Couples: Yes" it is somewhat romantic
Be Sure To Try: The Monte Cristo is amazing and large enough to share. We did not have reservations, walked up at 3:00 and asked if they had any cancellations, we were invited to dine with them immediately.
General Tip: We were seated right next to the water, which was lovely.
MouseForLess Tip: he pirate ship desert is large enough to share, we split it 3 ways!
Who: Me, My girlfriend and her brother and mom
Where: Blue Bayou
When: May 6, 2008
What: Dinner -
We ordered: Filet Mignon x2 ($33.99 each), Tesora Island Chicken ($24.99), Molasses-Brined Bayou Pork Chop ($25.99)
Price of Entrees: $26 - $35
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Okay for Children: yes
Okay for Couples: For Sure
Be Sure To Try:
The Filet Mignon was AMAZING and their potatoes were delicious. The Chicken was alright nothing too special, but the pork chop is AMAZING as well.
General Tip: Try to get priority seating and def. try to get reservations at least about 5 days in advance.
MouseForLess Tip:
If you aren't much of an eater you can always split the plate with a friend or loved one. Portions are pretty big.
Extra Comments:
It was my first time eating there and it was very good and worth the money in my opinion I will definitely go next time I am in Disneyland.
Who: Carole & Van Tabb
Where: Blue Bayou
When: May 4, 2008
What: Dinner - Molasses brined pork chop with Sherry Vinaigrette and the Jambaya with Gumbo
Price of Entrees: $26.00 each
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: OK for children, but this is not a character restaurant and is most appropriate for older children (teens)
Okay for Couples:OK for couples; this is a fairly romantic atmosphere, classic night bayou-side dining with all of the night sounds.
Be Sure To Try: The Monte Cristo sandwich has always been our favorite, but is not available at dinner. Would say that you cannot go wrong regardless of what you might order.
General Tip: Ask to sit by the water; the wait might be a bit longer, but not that long.
MouseForLess Tip: Has the Annual Pass discount, but you have to visit Disneyland like five times a year to make the pass worthwhile. If you can do that or if you are a southern California resident, the pass is a must.
Extra Comments: We have been going to Disneyland for the past 25 years, even now that the kids have moved on; the Blue Bayou has always been a must highlight, and is usually the last thing that we do before leaving the park.
Who: The Newports
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 11/2007 (submitted 4/21/08)
Prime Rib, Mahi Mahi
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 2
Service: 5
Atmosphere:
Okay for Children: Ofcourse kids should be there, it is Disneyland and its all for the kids. If you dont want to be around kids, why go to DL at all!!
Okay for Couples: Yes
Be Sure To Try: The wedge salad is the only thing we enjoyed this year, and we have been going to BB for like 8 years now.
General Tip: It doesnt matter what time your reservation is, they will seat you whenever they feel like it and if u ask to sit near the water I swear they will seat you by the bathrooms.
MouseForLess Tip: Try the jazz kitchen, less money and alot more food. Its in Downtown Disney and they accept reservations too!!
Extra Comments: The only way I am going back there ever again is if the prices ever go back to reasonable ones and the food taste like it used too. I am very dissapointed at this restaurant and it use to be what I looked forward to everyear for our New Years dinner.
Who: The Morrows
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 3/30/2008
What: Lunch - Mahi Mahi, Jambalaya, Prime Rib
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: food definitely 1
Service: 1.5
Atmosphere:
Okay for Children: No
Okay for Couples: Yes
Be Sure To Try: The rolls are great when they are warm. The jambalaya had just the right amount of spice.
General Tip: We made reservations over the phone a day in advance and they had an opening for 2:30. Reserve as early as possible although this did not help us too much.
Extra Comments: We were told over the phone to go early to try to get "water front" seating but we were turned away till our exact reservation time. When we returned they had us sit and wait another 15 minutes and then told us it would be an additional 20 minutes for the water. We opted for any seat and then noticed that walk ups were being sat before us! We had to say something twice and were finally sat at a four top right near the entrance/restrooms/bus boy area.
As far as the food.... the mahi mahi tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for an hour. The prime rib was ALL fat and was not worth the $30.
I remember the Blue Bayou being a lot better as a child, now its not worth the time and money.
Who: The Franklins
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 11/29/2007 (submitted 3/6/08)
What: Dinner
Price of Entrees: $100.00
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: food definitely 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: No, I would have to say not really. This is more of an adult restaurant. I am sure it would be okay with kids who are a little older like 12 or so, but any younger it would ruin the atmosphere.
Okay for Couples: Yes, ABSOLUTELY. My husband and I make reservations way in advance so we can eat there on our little trips. We enjoy the quiet so much, it is very romantic.
Be Sure To Try: Be sure to try the prime rib, the chicken is super yummy and the Buckaneer Beef Tips are outstanding. They just flake off the bone. The potatos and veggies are cooked to perfection.
General Tip: Again, no small children. It ruins the atmosphere for other guests, and when coming be sure to make a reservation in advance through Disney Dine.
TheMouseForLess Tip: When it comes to the monies, if you are on a budget, I would recommend to share a plate, they are fairly pricey and to share a plate is only 5 dollars and your plate would be up to 30. So plan on spending.
Extra Comments: If you want to sit next to the water, request this. It may be a longer wait, but its fun and worth it.
Who: The Dunnet Family
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 12/14/2007
What: Dinner, appetizer, Jambalaya, Spiced Salmon, T. Island Chicken, Bayou Pork Chops.
Price of Entrees: $25.00 ea.
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: food definitely 5, very delicious.
Service: 5, our waiter was superb, very friendly and fun.
Atmosphere: We would have preferred a table closer to the water or inward
Okay for Children: Yes, however, "those parents" need to keep their children under control so the rest of us can enjoy our meal! Otherwise, take them to Pizza Port!!!
Okay for Couples: Yes. Romantic setting!
Be Sure To Try: anything
General Tip: Make reservations way in advance. sometimes you can book on the same day.
TheMouseForLess Tip: Annual Passholder discount.
Extra Comments: Really no complaints, where we sat could of been a bit more atmospheric, we sat way over on the side next to the white lattice which seemed a bit sparse, the rest of the restaurant was had atmosphere. however the food was so delicious, will make this a once in a while event but defiantly would go again.
Who: The Moyers (husband and wife)
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 12/15/2007
What: Lunch - Monte Cristo sandwich w/split plate charge (extra salad)
and one Coke
Price of Entrees: $35 total - The sandwich alone is now $21.99
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: Yes,
Okay for Couples: Yes. But, can get crowded and noisy, incl. lots of kids.
Be Sure To Try: None.
TheMouseForLess Tip: Due to the ridiculous pricing - and the fact that no entrees/sides
are available a la carte - my husband and I usually split one entree
and get the extra salad offered with the split plate charge. This
provides a decent, if lighter, lunch.
Extra Comments: The pricing is just too much now! We've visited BB at least 4
times in the last 5 years. Sadly, we've seen the prices rise again
and again and again until they are finally just too high for what
you get (Monte Cristo for $21.99, when it was $11.99 only 4
years ago!!!!!!). And, with the new menu, the only available
meals are multi-course and not that great. They also no longer
serve many of the fabulous items they used to have such as the
blackened chicken caesar salad. It is unlikely we will go back
until they change things. Which is sad, it used to be a really
magical place in the park.
Who: Franklins
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 11/12/2007
What: Ate there for dinner, my husband had prime rib and I had the short ribs.
Price of Entrees: $30
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: We don't have any children but from observing in the restaurant, some people seem to be okay with their kids there. Some not so much. Probably too fine dining for the little ones.
Okay for Couples: Yes!!! We have eaten at the Bayou since before we were married and will continue to eat there. It's our favorite place in the park to eat.
Be Sure To Try: The Mahi Mahi, Prime Rib and definitely the Short Ribs, super good!!
General Tips: Again, maybe not a good idea for children but fun atmosphere for them. If planning to go, plan on spending, I think people tend to under think their budget for this place.
TheMouseForLess Tip: If going for lunch, try sharing a plate, that is a great way to save and have a good portion control.
Who: Saunders Family
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 10/19/2007
What: dinner. Fillet Mignon, Portabello Mushroom, PB&J for the kids
Price of Entrees: $30 per person or total $126 for a family of 4.
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: Yes, but the very limited children's menu makes it risky.
Okay for Couples: Yes. Very romantic atmosphere, but the new menu is disappointing.
Be Sure To Try: Not much. Food quality and selection is very disappointing. We've eaten at Blue Bayou every trip since 1992, but won't eat there again until things change.
General Tips: Reserve online up to 60 days in advance. It's sometimes possible to get walk in seating, but you can wait a long time.
TheMouseForLess Tip: Disney VISA food discount does *NOT* apply at Blue Bayou.
Extra Comments: As noted above, we loved BB for 15 years, but the new prices really high and new food is dreadful. The white asparagus was bland. The broccoli was undercooked and fishy. No bleu cheese dressing for a wedge salad? Come on.
Who: Andersons (dad, mom, daughter and son)
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 10/07/2007
What: Lunch- Chicken, pork chops, mac & cheese, PB&J, one iced tea and no desserts.
Price of Entrees: $95 for total including tip and 10% AP discount.
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: "Yes" the kids had fun but did not really like their food. My daughter would not eat her mac&Cheese and after tasting it I totally agreed with her decision.
Okay for Couples: Yes
Be Sure To Try: My husband really liked his chicken, I thought the pork chops were just okay. The sauces were overpowering and the meat seemed to be of mediocre quality.
TheMouseForLess Tip: I do hear that sharing a meal is a good option as each person will receive a salad and two sides; only the entree is split.
Extra Comments: This was something we had always wanted to try. That being said, I probably will not do it again unless my husband insists. I really did not care for the food. If you are trying to plan a visit I would add $3 to the entree prices listed and $1 for the children's prices.
Who: Maiorana family
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 07/12/2006 (submitted 6/11/2007)
Price of Entrees: $135 for a family of 4
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5 sit by the water if possible
Okay for Children: My children loved it but they're 6 and 7
Okay for Couples: Quite nice for couples romantic I think by the water seating
Be Sure To Try: Try the peppered prime rib of beef yummo
General Tips: I made the reservation 2 months before going to Disney to be sure I got a reservation
TheMouseForLess Tip: We were hungry and the children ate all that came to them and had dessert.
Extra Comments: The dinner was relaxing. I didn't feel rushed even though they were very busy. Nice time was had by all.
Who: REMO
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 04/21/2007
What: Lunch: Monte Cristo Sandwich
Price of Entrees: $18.99
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Okay for Children: yes
Okay for Couples: yes
Extra Comments: I have always liked this restaurant, but I must say I feel the menu has now increased prices so drastically it is beyond reasonable.
Who: Mom and daughter
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 03/22/2007
What: dinner.
One Prime Rib and one filet mignon each with scalloped potatos, brocollini and white asparagus. Came with wedge lettuce salad. Salad nicely done with tomato,avocado, and some smoked sausage and cheese.
birthday dessert (complementary) of chocolate moose (shaped like mickey head with doubloons as the ears.)
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 4 service wasn't great
Atmosphere:
Okay for Children: yes, if they are able to stay at the table and not run around.
Okay for Couples: yes. Lovely for a couple
Be Sure To Try: Everything was good
General Tips: Make reservations before your trip. We made ours over a month early. Arrive early for your reservation time.
TheMouseForLess Tip: Big portions. Lunch a bit less expensive.
Who: Gayle Villapando and Wyatt Demorest
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 02/22/2007
What: dinner: The Five-Pepper Roasted Prime Rib of Beef and Tesora Island Chicken
Approximate Price of Entrees: $29.99 for the prime rib and $24.99 for the chicken... and about $3 each for the mint julep and an iced tea
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: Yes. There were a lot of kids, actually. and they got to wear cool menu hats.
Okay for Couples: ABSOLUTELY! my boyfriend and I have been wanting to eat at the Blue Bayou for months, so as a surprise, I made reservations for our anniversary. The atmosphere was wonderful...very dim and lit by candles, Chinese lanterns, and the lights from the balcony. I guess I should say to try and avoid the tables nearest the kitchen, restrooms, and lobby, but I'm sure that's a given.
Be Sure To Try: Their side potatoes! I honestly think that was better than the chicken and the prime rib, but i'm a big fan of potatoes. =] oh, and their soup.
General Tips: Sit by the water or at least fairly close to it. And try to save room for dessert. I wanted to try the flying dutchman cookie boat, but I was stuffed.
TheMouseForLess Tip: You might want to ask whomever you're with to get something you both want, and get something else you want to try, then share off each other's plate. It's fun and romantic to share two entrees with a date.
Extra Comments: I love the Blue Bayou. It was everything my boyfriend and I expected...totally worth the money.
Who: Pat Perry
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 02/14/2007
What: lunch: wedge salad, mahi mahi on bed of spinach. Other person had monte cristo sandwich and wedge salad.
Approximate Price of Entrees: $28 for mahi mahi, $18 for monte cristo sandwich
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: Yes.
Okay for Couples: Yes
Be Sure To Try: Would definitely recommend the mahi mahi or any fish item.
General Tips: If you do a late lunch, early dinner you can get right in. We could not get a reservation but they could seat us at 2:45 p.m. as a walk in.
TheMouseForLess Tip: Don't forget to use your Annual Passport for discount. I forgot and would have saved $5
Extra Comments: I have heard good and bad things about Blue Bayou but our experience was just short of fantastic!!
Who: The Cahills
Where: Blue Bayou
When: 02/07/2005
What: lunch, we ordered two sodas, an order of stuffed mushrooms, and a Monte Cristo to split. Because I was wearing a birthday sticker they brought me chocolate mousse (yum!)
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere:
Okay for Children: Yes. There were plenty of families around us. The children's menus are written on a pirate's hats, which the children can wear and take with them.
Okay for Couples: Sitting by the water is very romantic. Even at high noon it's dimly lit and very romantic.
Be Sure To Try: Everyone says the Monte Cristo is it, but I thought it was an awful lot of batter. I wouldn't really call it a sandwich. It was definitely worth the try, but now that I've tried it, I won't be trying it again.
General Tips: I made our PS for the first available lunch time. We were the first seated. It's a neat feeling to be walking through an empty restaurant!
TheMouseForLess Tip: Go during lunch! The menu is cheaper, the food is just as plentiful, and it always feels like night in there anyways!
Extra Comments: All in all, this place is a must try!
 Updated
October 8, 2008
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