Joyce Lam

This place is awesome. Food was fantastic. Love the steamed broccoli option because the broccoli was so good when it soaked up the sauce. And I felt less guilty about eating all the carbs. Staff was friendly and attentive and the space is just very cozy and chill.

Samantha Patton

My first time here and it was worth it. Stopped by after a movie, about 30 minutes before closing, and it was still packed! It's a small venue, so I got my order to go but it was really good. I had the Fried Shrimp Po'Boy with Cajun Fries. Yummy! I'll be back!!!

Adriana Perez

Backyard Bayou is a flavor explosion! 🦐🌽 I've been a loyal customer for years, and the flavors always leave my taste buds dancing. My go-to combo of calamari, shrimp, rice, corn, and potatoes never disappoints. 🍤🍚 Today, we ventured into clams and oysters territory—delicious! Situated conveniently by the movie theatre, this spot stands out among other nearby restaurants. 📍 Despite the competition, Backyard Bayou remains my ultimate go-to when I’m in Union City. 👍

+15

Yaya Isibor

We felt like having some southern food today and so we came across the backyard bayou. We were greeted by a really nice young gentleman and engaged in really nice conversation. He gave us a lot of time and suggestions of what we can order. It was my cousin's first time here. So I want to make sure she had a good experience. It's always fun when you get a bib and some gloves right? We ordered a one pound of shrimp, headless, and one pound of blue 🦀 We tried their house seasoning, which was a little bit of Louisiana flavor and it was delicious. We also try the crab with the lemon pepper sauce, which was also delicious. The potatoes, the sausage was on point. Wasn't a big fan of the corn not gonna like it wasn't the best, I can tell it was a frozen corn. So I'll probably skip out on the core next time, but I'll probably be back. Definitely enjoyed my time.

+5

Great selection, fast and friendly service, good prices, tasty and spicy selections of seafood and po boy sandwiches. Asked about the offer posted on Gmaps for $20 off of drinks with a $100 purchase, was told it was only good at the other branch. A bit confusing, no limitations on the coupon itself.

gary Samuels

I walked in expecting just another seafood spot, but I was pleasantly surprised! The warm, family-friendly atmosphere created by a wonderful host and a lively bartender made my visit memorable. I indulged in a fantastic seafood mix with shrimp, mussels, potatoes, and corn, all generously coated in house sauce. Each bite was a delight—the sausage was flavorful, the potatoes perfectly seasoned, and the corn was soft and sweet. The shrimp was abundant and delicious, and those mussels? Simply irresistible! What a great experience!

Melissa Archie

Food was good but pricey for the offering. I was surprised when our dine in meals arrived in to go boxes. He was also an additional $4 for extra backyard sauce!!!??? It was yummy, but underwhelming dine in experience for the cost. A few tweaks in presentation and offering would make it more appealing.... ie no alcohol beverage options, non-discouraging extras, plateware.... Not sure I'd return.

E B

Decent look inside with the full bar and the brick walls. Food was ok. Ordered a shrimp Po Boy and a side of gumbo. Service was good, probably wouldn’t come back though.

Alaysha Griffith

The backyard bayou is one my favorite places to eat at to grab seafood boils , wings and crab fries. I have been eating here for some years now. Typically they are busy on the weekends. I always go to the movies at Century 25 ,then go get food after. The restaurant has a good vibe and the customer service is good ,I have no complaints 👌🏾. The food is always fresh and served hot! Which I love. The food also has good flavor and seasoning yum! They have a bar inside and they serve good drinks as well. So if you want some good seafood, bomb crab fries , good drink and wings this is the place to go !!

Love Dove

Brought my cousin here for a birthday lunch and the experience was okay. The atmosphere is a little off as far as lighting and coolness. We sat near the entrance and to the right of us next to the bar is an area that just looks herrondous. It's a pile of old furniture thrown to the side (extremely tacky) 👎🏽. Food wise, the wings (dry rub) were actually good and calamari. The fries seem over cooked, hard in texture. The crab fries were good and edible because of the sauce and moisture from the crab topping. My crab roll was tasteless. Like I took one bite and gave it to my lunch date to take home my lunch. It had no flavor what so ever. The server said their crab is just mixed with mayo (a Japanese brand). There was no butter or garlic or anything to make this expensive crab roll worth a bite. Would I ever come back or recommend this place?... NO‼️

+1

Heydy Pena

The lemon pepper was very salty, normally I eat with a lot of salt but those shrimps are extremely salty to the point of being inedible. I called back to the restaurant because my order was online pick up and they offer me only 15% refund or return to the restaurant and change my order (which would have been a 40 minute trip back and forth). Thinking whether or not if I will return to this restaurant.

Brian Loya

My alligator was so salty and grissely that I had to force myself to give the next bite a fair chance that it was just that last bite that was so salty and chewy. My sause didn't help even though I paid 4 dollars for it. And my Cajon fries were so salty I could actually feel my blood pressure top out. MY GUMBO,SAVED MY LIFE. As it was good but not exceptional. The paper straw and my water were my best review. AND plenty of napkins to spit my unpalatable food into. MY ORDER WAS ,Gumbo, GRilled alligator and Cajon Fries, Cajon chicken wings, medium spice, and jumbelia. Cost was 76$ tip was 18%as that was the lowest option ,I had no cash at the time for a 10 dollar tip witch was more than the server deserved.

Celestine P. Brandon

Not at all what I expected. Very expensive and flavorless. We ordered mac and cheese lobster over $30 ,catfish basket some of the piece were just batter. Self choice mussels, shrimp (overcooked), clams over $50, and collard greens swimming in a flavorless broth. Customer service was absent as they were young adults paying around. Would not recommended.