Blue Bayou Restaurant

Every time my fiancé and I dine here, it’s been an incredible experience! We both got the gumbo as a starter (an absolute must) and a got the 70the anniversary pre-fixe which was exemplary! The salad was fresh, while the ribeye… it’s a steak that dreams are made of. Cooked to a perfect medium rare, seasoned perfectly! The chocolate pistachio cheese cake was a perfect finale! My fiancé had the chicken(not pictured) and loved it! For dessert she got the doberge cake which was DELICIOUS (she gave me a bite ) and it looked great too! Definitely worth the effort! Hurricanes were tasty as always too!

Absolutely loved our experience dining here. The photos are from 2 different times. Their pre fix meals are amazing! Bone-in ribeye size is as big as my hand. Cajun style chicken with rice was wonderful, not too dry. The porg seemed to be eyeing both ribeye and cajun chicken. Atmosphere is intimate with a side of humor. We were sat near the edge where the people on the boat from Pirates of the Carribean can see, some were mostly asking "How's the food??" The waiters and waitresses were super friendly! We always try and make a point out of making reservation here when coming to Disneyland because the place and the whole experience makes it special after a long day in the theme park.

Blue Bayou is my favorite restaurant at Disneyland. For being in the heart of New Orleans Square, it feels so serene. The outdoor patio decor, the candlelight, and the position next to Pirates first river just feels so magical. The food is excellent, challenged only by, perhaps, Cathay Circle or Lamplight Lounge. The menu changes seasonally, though certain staples, like steak, market fish, and jambalaya remain. Reservations are very difficult to come by; they seem to fill up immediately. Your best bet is to constantly check the app for cancellations or walk-up availability. But once you're inside, the dinner is pure Disney magic.

We love Blue Bayou! It is a tradition every time we visit Disneyland we eat here. The ambiance is so fun! I love watching the boats from Pirates go by. They do fun seasonal drinks, we always get a gumbo, it’s a must. I recommend getting the gumbo. They change up their menu depending on the time of year. Last time we were there, we tried the prime rib and it was exceptional. It was seasoned so nice and very tender. We ordered a kids meal for our almost 2 year old daughter. It was a good size. She loved the spaghetti, mashed potatoes and strawberries. We have never had a bad meal here and the service is always great.

Dining at Blue Bayou inside Disneyland was such a magical experience. The moment we walked in, the atmosphere swept us away — lanterns glowing, fireflies twinkling, and the soft buzz of the Pirates of the Caribbean boats drifting by. It felt like stepping right into another world. The food was just as wonderful! We started with the gumbo and crab cakes — both packed with flavor and perfectly prepared. The pesto pasta was fresh, rich, and so satisfying. Every bite made the experience even more memorable. The staff was warm and attentive, making sure everything felt special from start to finish. Blue Bayou isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a Disneyland must-do — cozy, romantic, and whimsical all in one. An unforgettable meal in the middle of the magic!

Wow so I had read reviews ahead of time and wasn’t expecting as good an experience as I had. They surpassed all expectations and the pre Fix meal and service was 10/10! Had a delicious Salad, perfectly cooked rib eye with shrimp, and pistachio cheesecake dessert. Got an amazing seat for a blue bayou first timer by sheer luck and the gal who was serving us was attentive and made sure we had refills and everything we needed. It surpassed my expectations and best food I’ve had in a theme park by far! Highly recommend and fyi you have to make reservations well in advance!

I absolutely love this restaurant, the steak cuts are amazing and the way the steak is cooked, is beyond delicious 🤤. The hostess was very sweet and accommodated us without a reservation, but the servers could be a lil friendlier. Overall it’s a great place to have steak. It’s one of my top 5 steak dine-in restaurants. This is as of 8/2025. Prime Rib plate with Mash potatoes and Veggies. Bread is not included by the way..

The whole Disney package experience. Book early. It opens about two months ahead so be watching for it early and book it first part of your day. It's worth the visit. Great food. Great service. If you're expecting a cheap meal, why are you trying to eat inside of Disneyland at a place that books out two months ahead? The food is worth the price. Well cooked and options for everyone. Gluten free menu has plenty of options. We came in to celebrate my sister's birthday and it was everything we could have wanted.

AMAZING DINING EXPERIENCE AT DISNEYLAND! PROs: The staff are all super professional and knowledgeable. The vibes and decor are next level since you eating next to Pirates of the Caribbean ride. The menu is small but has most things covered. There are several adult beverages to choose from along with a good kids menu to pick from. Also there is a clean private bathroom for people that are eating here. CONs: You MUST book this place months in advance - don't expect to walk up and get same day reservations. It is technically possible but don't plan on that happening.

Mediocre food for the price. The flavor was great for the filet mignon, however, the texture was very off putting and unsatisfying. The filet mignon was soft to the point of not needing to chew it. It just dissolved in m mouth. In fact, small bits would just fall off from the chunk as if it was pieced together in a mold for the steak. This is not how a filet mignon should be cooked and served so there was some error along the line from the purchase of the meat, the freezing of the meat, the thawing of the meat and then the preparation and cooking of the meat. I brought this up to our server, that the texture isn't right for this steak, she replied "i don't know, i didn't cook the steak" and then also said "i can bring a chef out to talk to you but i don't think they are the ones that bought the meat". She just passed off our complaint/feedback about a bad piece of meat without any concern or remedy, which sucks especially for prices they charge for this restaurant. Made our stay feel unwelcome so we just ate quickly to leave quickly. Was very strange behavior and reply for a waitress who mentioned they worked there for 30 years.

Beautiful restaurant located inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. It's by the water where you can see the riders entering the ride, which was really cool. The ambiance and decor inside is so charming you literally feel like you're in a Disney movie. Service was great, and we had a reservation and were lucky enough to be sat right by the water. Prices are expensive but that is to be expected at a spot like this. I ordered the Monte Cristo and it was DELICIOUS. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with just the right amount of flavor. This was my first time trying a Monte Cristo and I was blown away. The portion size of it was very big too. I'm so glad I got to have this experience here, and I highly recommend it for a special occasion.

We've been Disney pass holders for over a decade now and Blue Bayou is one of those restaurants where you dine at just once for the vibes . First off, I I booked this reservation well in advanced and was really looking forward to it since it would be my 3yo son's first time . Checking-in was a breeze and customer service at the door was wonderful per usual . We were sat right in the front and center next to the water where you could actually see the boats going by on the POTC ride which was pretty awesome ! Overall, the food here is usually pretty mid out of all the times I've dined here . Now that both my children have experienced the vibe, Blue Bayou wouldn't be our first choice when at Disneyland . If its your first time, id say dine here for the experience, but if you're looking for just good cajun food, check out Cafe Orleans next door, the food is pretty similar and served fresh .

Got a reservation that morning and decided to come try it. We got the 70 year celebration package. It came over a very delicious artichoke salad, ribeye and shrimp and potato, and a pistachio cheesecake. I would defiantly come back to get it again. We also got the kids prime rib and kids shrimp dish. They were good as well but I felt like the ribeye was a lot better than the prime rib in the seasoning and flavor. It was also fun because we went on pirates right before coming to eat here so we got the enjoy the ambiance with all the lanterns

Went to Blue Bayou for the first time after countless Disneyland trips, and it was a truly magical experience! The ambiance is unmatched. You are literally inside Pirates of the Caribbean. The staff was so friendly, and I loved the lighting and design of the restaurant, as well as watching the boats go by. While the food was on the pricier side, the experience combined with the ambiance was truly worth every penny. We started with the brioche bread, which was soft and delicious. We shared the 70th specialty meal, which included three courses with salad, steak, and dessert. The salad was fresh, the steak and potatoes were tender and flavorful, and the dessert was unique. I wasn't a big fan of the Bayou Lemonade, but besides that we enjoyed everything. Definitely planning to go back next time we are at Disneyland!

First time dining at this Disneyland gem! Getting a reservation here is notoriously tough--especially for larger parties--so snagging a table for seven felt like a major win. Just a heads up: the bigger your group, the farther your table will likely be from the water, but honestly, the ambiance is still magical. Photos and videos don't quite capture the vibe--it's truly a mood. Food-wise: * The bread was warm and delicious. * The gumbo was spectacular--definitely a highlight. * The Monte Cristo wasn't quite what we expected; it's fully fried and dusted with sugar, making it heavier than anticipated. * The pasta came in a generous portion and was tasty. * The crab cakes were also solid. * And of course, I absolutely loved my mint julep Overall, it was a memorable dining experience, and I'm glad we finally got to try it!

The ambience of this place was pretty cool as you get to sit next to the water where people are riding rides on boats. It's pretty dark but they have lights all over the place. I did not reserve early but they had open seats so I made a reservation. I opted for the sea bass and was really satisfied it came out really tasty if you like fish I'd highly recommend it. The gumbo I also ordered to try which was pretty decent gumbo that came in a little cup. My brother was really satisfied with this pasta and it was filling.

We finally decided to try the coveted restaurant inside the Pirates of Caribbean ride. It's a nice break from the outdoor heat wave. The ambiance inside is dark and cool. I have mixed feelings because my food was good but the kids chicken tender plate was pretty sad as you can see in my pictures (they just threw some grapes on the plate with 2 skinny tenders and a tiny scoop of rice). It is obviously overpriced and the prices are on par with high end restaurants but not the caliber of food quality or portion. We did not get the "magical" Disney service despite the expected 20% tip. Our server was unfriendly and unenthusiastic, and it seemed like we were a bother for being there. Unless you are seated right by the water where the boats go by, you cannot see anything and the tables are too close to each other. I think this is a one time deal for us and I'd rather spend our money on the classic go to's such as churros, ice cream, and burgers and fries.

Excellent food! The ambience is perfect and the service was on point and punctual. Very comfortable area while waiting. Decor is themed perfectly for the bayou scene. Loved the pesto pasta dish. The filet mignon was delectable and the sauce was smooth and savory. Dessert was Doberge Cake, pumpkin chocolate fusion with buttercream, magical! The only complaint would be the littles chicken fingers meal. Sparse and small portions even for a child. The "fruit" was grapes, for littles! Can you say choking hazard!? We had to cut the grapes in half for our littles to consume.

Snagged reservations a week before the trip, someone canceled and I was there waiting online. First time here. This is the type of restaurant you want to do one time unless you like spending money. The experience was good though. We requested a table by the water and we got it. The food was great, hot and enough as in portions. The price was steep for the type of food. The place has plenty of seating once in, but the best seating is by the water. The lighting was dimmed as its inside the Pirates of the Caribbean. *The cafe next door is New Orleans cafe and some of the same items are half the price.

Blue Bayou has become a "must" when visiting Disneyland. As most know, it is extremely hard to get a reservation unless you are on the site when the date and times open up, or if you get lucky when someone cancels. They do also take limited walk-ins but no guarantees. The food is not super life-changing, but the atmosphere is what gets me all the time. Our favorite ride is Pirates of the Caribbean, so what better way to enjoy it even more than to eat inside of the attraction?! During our last visit a few weeks ago, we were able to get a 2:00p reservation. When I checked in, I asked to get a seat by the water (no guarantees for this either) and thankfully, they were able to accommodate it! We only had to wait about 5 more minutes. We ordered the prix fixe menu. A little pricey but damn, it was delicious! My family agreed that this was THE BEST meal of our vacation. It came with a salad, a ribeye steak with prawns, and then a chocolate chip mousse dessert. We ordered 2 of these for 3 people and it was A LOT. Way more than enough for all of us. Definitely will keep coming back!!

I was so excited to snatch a last minute reservation for this restaurant! And it did not disappoint. Known for the ambiance of their dining room that overlooks the start of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, it was a fun experience. This is not overly distracting, and if you are not right at the railing, it is hardly noticeable, but it still adds an element to the restaurant that brings it to life a little bit more. The menu wasn't huge, but there were a couple of solid options on there that made it difficult to choose! It was a little bit nicer than your typical theme park food, and not only was it very tasty, but very filling. You 100% must start with the brioche. I know it stinks when you have to pay for bread service, but this one is so worth it! The pasta was very light but flavorful and a great portion. I wish there was a smaller portion of the Monte Cristo, like an appetizer or something. I wanted to try it so badly, but did not want it to be my entire meal. The dessert was delicious and the perfect end to our meal.

My Mom hadn't been in a bit and I was able to get reservations on the 4th of July. We had a great time. Blue Bayou has a pretty great prefix menu with starter, main, and desert. We opted to go for stuff of the menu though. My daughter and son each got the steak with mashed and veg and my Mom and I got the watermelon salad which was light, full of flavor, and filling. We also ordered the bread, I LOVE my carbs but easily some of the best bread I have had! The premixed drinks are ok, the hurricane and peach tea taste more like punch than anything (which I think happens with premixed drinks everywhere) but they have a great, small wine list available. The best part is the amazing staff and the kick ass view! I mean how many times do you get to dine under the stars and with Pirates? There is not a bad seat in the house. IT is a sit down restaurant so the prices are a bit higher but not too bad plus you can use your Magic Key for a discount! Only thing better would be if Captain Jack himself sat at the table with me!

Unfortunately, Blue Bayou was the biggest disappointment of the day! This is one of the most popular restaurants and hardest reservations to get, so my hopes were high. Overall, it was extremely overpriced for what you get in terms of quality. We booked it 60 days in advance and only the 8:40pm spot was available. We ordered the prixe fixe menu which came with a salad, steak and shrimp, and a dessert. The salad was fine but was swimming in dressing. The biggest disappointment was the steak, which we asked for medium rare but it was almost well done. The quality of the steak was thin and chewy. You'd think at $90 per person for the prixe fixe menu, the steak would be decent. It had already taken almost an hour for the steak to come out and we had night time plans in the park, otherwise we would have said something. Our server was very friendly and attentive, which we appreciated. The ambiance was definitely a really unique experience, which is why I'm still giving it 3 stars. It feels like you are dining at a southern restaurant under the stars. Unless you are seated by the railing, you don't really get to see the Pirates of the Caribbean boats go by, which was a bit of a bummer. Still cool nonetheless. I'm glad we finally got to see what it was all about, but we don't feel the need to be going back!

~Food/Drinks~ A Taste of Blue Bayou: A set menu that comes with an appetizer, entree and dessert. I had my doubts since this is theme park food we're talking about but I was blown away. Fig and Prosciutto Salad: This was the appetizer for the "A Taste of Blue Bayou." Light and refreshing. The prosciutto was fried to crispy little bits and the fig was slightly sweet with a texture similar to a pear. Chicken Gumbo: Kind of small serving size for the price. It's got a little kick but very flavorful. Cajun Surf and Turf: This was the entree for the "A Taste of Blue Bayou." The ribeye is 11 oz., including the bone. Very tender cut of meat and it was cooked to our request (medium rare), although a little rare closer to the bone. The butter garlic was a nice touch but I thought it was already well flavored and didn't need it. The seafood was more sweet than I expected...kind of had like a sweet glaze. There was a mix of corn, sausages, shrimp, clams, mussels, and potatoes. Market Fish: When we visited, the fish was a Chilean sea bass. The meat was flaky and moist. I was hoping for a more crusted/crunchy skin but it's better than I expected for an amusement park restaurant. Brown Butter Banana Cake: This was the dessert for the "A Taste of Blue Bayou." And wow, what a dessert! This was by far my favorite thing and unfortunately, they don't always have it on the menu! It tasted closer to a banana nut muffin but made so much better with the caramelized walnuts and banana. If you're ever visiting and they have this on the menu, you have to get it! Unfortunately, they don't do take-out so make sure you get a reservation! ~Service~ Staff were amazing and the service has that Disney magic you'd find anywhere else in the park. ~Atmosphere~ I've always wondered if the restaurant would smell like the Pirates' ride water but I didn't notice anything. And it's not as dim as you'd think it would be. I was able to read the menu without using my phone light. Sometimes you'll get an occasional rowdy park guest on the ride but for the most point, it feels like you have stepped out of the park. ~Logistics~ One of the most popular restaurant reservations so you have to be ready. I jumped on these reservations as soon as it was available and they open up 60 days in advance. The day we wanted got fully booked within minutes so make sure you have the Disneyland app installed and you're logged in beforehand! On the day of, you can actually check-in about 20 minutes before your reservation. Wait in the lobby after checking in and someone will come get you when the table is ready. ~Conclusion~ So happy that I finally got to try Blue Bayou! I think it lived up to the hype and it's a great break from the crowds in the park. Highly recommend!

Unless you're able to snag a table at the water, it's not worth it. The food is decent but overpriced. The alcoholic drinks are watered down. The portions seem to be getting smaller while the prices stay pricey. My 11 year old didn't find anything appetizing on the regular menu so opted to order from the kids menu and our waitress made a bigger deal than necessary saying she'd have to ask the chef. Why? Why is that necessary? I came here for my birthday. In the reservation, they asked what we were celebrating, I put birthday. The hostess asked us what brought us here, I said birthday. She was sweet enough to make me a birthday button. Wore it the whole dinner. Everyone around me got sang to, but me. And I was so excited to come here too. I should have just made the carnation cafe reservation. It's cool to come here to say you've been, but there are definitely better places in the park to eat that are more affordable.

I've been here a handful of times and actually am surprised that I haven't left a review. I'm happy to see plant based vegan options on the menu including an option on the kids menu! Yay! My daughter ordered the marinera pasta (sauce on the side), veggies (broccoli), steamed rice and kids lemonade. The baby picked off her place since she's not eating much these days. Hubby and I shared the heirloom tomato and watermelon salad. It was tasty. The cream they used balanced out all the flavors. It was a little sweet by itself but with everything it reminded me of the old school fruit salad with whipped cream but less sweet and more refreshing. We each ordered the pistacho lemon basil pasta and it was delicious! We enjoyed the plant based vegan options! I ordered a mint Julip and hubby ordered a coke. The service was okay. There were a few times we needed something and could not reach our water. They ended up putting butter (non vegan) on the side instead of marinera, we also were waiting a while to order dessert so we could close our tab. Lastly, the ambiance here is so cool. They make the restaurant look like you're dining outside but you're actually viewing part of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. This is another one of those Disney experiences. Yes, it la pricey but so is everything else at Disney.

This was probably my favorite meal of my trip! I started with a sweet peach tea drink which was perfect. Not too sweat and just a hint of peach. For my entree I had the prime rib. It was cooked well and had a good flavor. It was a bit overcooked for medium rare but, could have just been the cut / my preference. They also gave me two different types of horseradish which I thought was a nice touch. It was cool to see the pirates ride come through the restaraunt and it took a moment to notice.

Our favorite restaurant at Disney! Food is amazing, not just for theme park standard! Had the ribeye today, perfectly prepared and flavorful. Dessert was excellent as well. Unbeatable atmosphere! Only challenge is that it's nearly impossible to book!

This is the best donut ever I go here all the time this is a must at Disneyland ya hello

Blue Bayou was a great experience! My whole family loved the rosemary rolls as an appetizer. My husband and I split the pesto pasta dish and the sea bass. Both were excellent and service was great as well! Our food was warm and came out in a timely manner. Of course it is on the pricier side, but you are paying for the ambiance of dining in the Pirate's ride. Even my young kids ages 6 and 4 really enjoyed our time here. They got the standard Disney chicken tenders, but also sampled our entrees as well.

Reservation: Had to get ready at the computer to nab a reservation at 6am sharp, two months ahead for a table of two because they run out immediately Service: Super smooth mobile check-in and cast members were very efficient and helpful, even checking for us that we got a water-side seat, and constantly keeping water re-filled Ambience: Really beautiful lighting, New Orleans decor and bayou backdrop with the Pirates of the Carribean ride next to us Food: seasonal blueberry cocktail with popping boba unfortunately tasted purely of artificial syrup and alcohol, couldn't drink past a few sips peach cocktail had similarly artificial sweetness and no fresh fruit flavor rosemary bread was nice, warm, and fluffy with accompanying jam and salted butter though would've preferred the bread itself have the salt on top chicken gumbo cup was small but good portion for appetizer and had incredible well-balanced flavors without being too rich or heavy crab cakes tasted of fresh crab flavor, crisp on outside and fresh greens paired well prime rib was super tender and cooked perfectly medium rare with good mashed potatoes and well cooked broccolini 70th celebration pre-fixe meal: - vegetable hearts salad not bad though basic and not memorable - ribeye steak and prawns with western butter delicious; bone-in steak had great sear, cooked to a good medium-rare, was seasoned well and also tasted great with the western butter; prawns didn't have much flavor, wish it was cooked in the western butter; asparagus was ok, baked potato made the dish incredibly filling - mango sorbet with fruit (gluten-free option) was an incredible portion and tasted super fresh, one of the meal highlights Overall, very worthwhile and memorable experience. Would recommend the non-alcoholic mint julep, crab cakes, chicken gumbo, prime rib, and the seasonal specials ribeye and mango sorbet

This is my favorite restaurant in Disney and I've been going here since I was a child in the 70's so I have so many fond memories. The view and ambiance is the best as it overlooks Pirates of the Caribbean and service is great! We had crab cakes, chicken gumbo, filet mignon and prime rib-all delicious! You should reserve here as early as possible as it is popular!

Ambiance: the highlight of this place. Moody and iconic Drinks: the hurricane was a decent drink. Alcohol to drink ratio was lacking but it's Disney Food: didn't live up to expectation given price point. Veggies were over salted. Steak and mash potatoes were good. Service: server friendly . Food came out quickly. Overall impression: it's the best restaurant in Disney

One of the places we were most excited to check out was Blue Bayou, and we worked hard to snag a reservation. The place was a bit of a letdown, though. First and foremost, we were seated at the very back of the restaurant by the washrooms. This meant we could only kind of see the heads of Pirates of the Caribbean riders. The ambiance was pretty nice, admittedly, but we were disappointed to be so far away from the main attraction. Anyway, for my starter I got the Chicken Gumbo ("Tasso Ham, Andouille Sausage and Peppers with Steamed Rice") and it's really good. It's a small portion, but it's packed with flavor and the spice level is right on point. It got the meal off to a tasty start, but I'll admit I was disappointed by our main, the Roasted Chicken ("Andouille Sausage, Shrimp, Creole Rice and Creole Sauce"). The sausage and shrimp was tasty, but the chicken was quite dry. And that creole sauce was fairly tasteless, and resembled a bland, spice-free tomato sauce. (I should also mention I grabbed a Hurricane ("Light and Dark Rums with Passion Fruit and Citrus Juices, garnished with a Luxardo Cherry and an Orange Wheel") and it was disappointingly weak. The booze was poured in with a very light hand, so it really just tasted like a generic fruit drink. I think Blue Bayou might only be worth it if you can grab one of those waterside tables.

We're so happy that we were finally able to eat here. We joined the walk-up wait list a little after 9:00. We had a 15 minutes wait for a party of 4. I think the fact that Fantasmic was going on at the same time really helped us get in. The inside of the restaurant is very romantic with bistro lights and candle lit tables, but still feels relatively casual. We sat one row back from from the water and Pirates of the Caribbean ride, and had a pretty good view of everything. The food was delicious. We ordered the dinner portioned Gumbo (secret menu item) and the Pistachio Lemon Basil Pasta (with shrimp added). We loved both. The gumbo is the same gumbo that's served at Tiana's. So if you want the same dish for a lower price, you can get it there. But the ambiance at Blue Bayou made it worth it for us to splurge a little bit. We've been wanting to eat at here for the last few years, and it was definitely worth the wait.

We love Blue Bayou! It is a tradition every time we visit Disneyland we eat here. The ambiance is so fun! I love watching the boats from Pirates go by. They do fun seasonal drinks, we always get a gumbo, it's a must. I recommend getting the gumbo. They change up their menu depending on the time of year. Last time we were there, we tried the prime rib and it was exceptional. It was seasoned so nice and very tender. We ordered a kids meal for our almost 2 year old daughter. It was a good size. She loved the spaghetti, mashed potatoes and strawberries. We have never had a bad meal here and the service is always great.

Came here Jan '25 and then again in June '25, after a 13 year hiatus. This restaurant still has a great ambiance and exceptional service. I was very lucky to find last minute reservations both times, as I know it does get booked out 2 months ahead. In celebration of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, I ordered the anniversary special, $89.99. It's a 3 course meal. I had the heart salad to start. It had heart shaped cucumbers, hearts of palm and a very tasty dressing. It's very good in my opinion. The entree was the winner. The ribeye steak, although thin, was perfectly cooked to a medium. It was topped with a scoop of herb compound butter, which was hellishly salty.The steak was accompanied by 3 giant pieces of shrimp. For the sides it came with a large loaded baked potato and some asparagus. I skipped my dessert. The merengue shell was too hard, like taffy for me to try. Overall, it was probably one of the best meals I've ever had inside the Disneyland park. I would come back just for the dinner next time.

The food was good for the theme park. We didn't have reservations so we went in about 10 minutes to opening and got on their waitlist cause the app didn't work for us. The market fish was decent but for me more lemony. The roasted chicken is Cajun style sauce and it was spicy and lovely. I would not get the brown butter cake. It's stale but the ice cream on top was great. The restaurant is a vibe and good for those that want to rest in the park. Cool and calm!

Still can't believe I finally got to eat at the blue bayou - a life long dream and now I don't think I can ever be at Disney and not eat here! Last minute planned trip to Disney just a few days in advance. Looked online for reservations randomly in the days prior, the day before continuously checked and was able to finally find an opening for the next day at dinner. Menu switches from lunch to dinner options right at 4pm FYI! Quickly sat for our 4pm reservation and transported to a beautiful backyard getaway with views of the bayou. Service was exceptional and food and drink were brought out swiftly. Drinks: sweet peach tea with rum, glass of Pinot Grigio, and Louisiana lemonade App: Crab cakes and fig prosciutto salad(part of taste of the bayou pre set menu) Dinner: Filet mignon, Prime rib, and Cajun surf and turf(taste of bayou) Dessert: Brown butter banana cake(taste of bayou) Everything was spectacular and I'm still dreaming of the food. Highly recommend the Taste of the Bayou set menu- a lot of food but good to share. The ambiance was perfect and I could sit there all day if I could, we luckily got a table right along the water. A must for all Disney goers and I hope I will get as lucky with reservations in the future. Until next time Disney!

We had dinner at the Blue Bayou Restaurant located adjacent to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride inside of Disneyland Park. It has been over 30 years since I've dined here. I was surprised to find out that some of the servers had been employed here for 30-40 years. Today we ordered filet mignon with sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes, prime rib and mashed potatoes and sautéed broccolini, and whole grain pasta with sauce for our baby girl. I also had some chicken gumbo to start. The have great brewed black iced tea that they refilled without us asking. Great service with friendly and helpful suggestions. The bayou type atmosphere is always cool and you can hear people screaming on the ride during the first drop. Overall, for the price and experience, it was fantastic. You will need to make reservations a month in advance when reservations open up on the Disney App.

The Baseline: For a sit down Dining experience establishment the food flavors must represent the theme of the environment, there must be unique offerings to the restaurant based on the theme, and the experience must be immersive to the theme park experience. Food: The food at Blue Bayou are a Cajun flavor experience. I always get the gumbo here and because of the ambiance it almost makes it taste better. The entree selection that I ordered actually may have had larger portion sizes that I have been used to than in past visits. We got the Pistachio Lemon Basil Pasta (huge), Roasted Chicken (substantial), and the Ribeye Steak and Prawns with Western Butter (Wow!). We had Crab cakes and the Chicken gumbo for starters with two Sweet Peach Teas with Rum and we over ordered with the food quantity. Disney has stepped up the Blue Bayou for the 70th celebration. All the food was great and chocolate chip mousse desert with the Space Mountain shaped Pavlova was the amazing finish to the meal. Service: Incredible service at Blue Bayou and the cast members are incredible here. Make sure to always give a "Cast Compliment" in your Disneyland App along with the tip as these cast members deserve it. Ambiance: You are immersed in the French Quarter architecture overlooking the bayou at night with all the fireflies and Pirates of the Caribbean boats going by. You love being at this restaurant for the felling of the experience. Favorite place to dine at Disneyland.

This place is one of a kind. I had the Ribeye Baked Potato/ Prawns feast. Ribeye was perfect. Top 3 I've eaten, for sure. Look out for Faye the drink lady. She doesn't let anything go empty. I had drinks refilled and replaced before I'd even gotten close to finished. The ambiance it perfect, since it's on the water overlooking the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. The POTC boats float by, and it's perfect.

Food was delicious!! We had the rosemary bread, roasted chicken with sausage, rice, and shrimp, and the pesto pasta with shrimp. The chicken dish stole the show by far. The chicken was spiced and seasoned beautifully. Every bite exploded. The shrimp was tender and juicy. The rice had chunks of spicy sausage that had a gumbo flavor to it. And there was a spicy tomato sauce that had made you scrape your plate clean. The price is the only part I cannot justify. Each entree was roughly $40, but felt like they should've been some where around $25-30. Yes, the ambiance of the pirates ride made it a cool place to be, but you can find food from all over the park for a better price. Maybe the quality won't match, but you are spending quite a bit for a meal here. I did enjoy myself and found this to be the highlight of my day at Disney. I am a Southern California resident so I've been to the park many times, but this was a first time experience for me.

Honestly this place was a blast for dinner, Im so happy we finally got a reservation. We arrived an hour early to ask the staff if we could sit by the water and the the gladly accommodated. My family had the greatest time watching the Pirates boats go by while we waited for our food. The food was all very delicious, but the portion sizes for the price is a bit extreme, we actually left still hungry! Our waiter was super friendly and very attentive. The ambiance of course was absolutely killer, just love the feeling of being outside under the stars, but actually inside watching the pirates ride go by. This is a once in a lifetime experience for sure that I think everyone should do, but maybe for me it's going to be a one time thing. Still an amazing experience.

The adage: "you're paying for the ambience" fits Blue Bayou to the T. It's a pretty neat experience to sit alongside the beginning of the Pirates ride with the faux Orleans atmosphere framed nicely by the overhead lanterns. The servers are also super friendly and accommodating true to Disney's high standards...but beyond the setting and kindness of the waitstaff....this place is a huge miss. We were able to snag late night (8:40) reservations for 2 on a weekday well in advance of our trip and were seated after a ten minute wait in the lobby. While the atmosphere was nice and severs friendly, the food and the wait to receive it left oh so much to be desired. We ordered the 70th Anniversary Prix Fixe offering to share (salad, ribeye and mousse dessert) and added an appetizer of crab cakes. The salad was decent - nothing to write home about. The crab cakes were a bit small but at least had real (not necessarily fresh) crab meat with a heavy dose of old bay flavor. Nearly an hour after ordering, our one entree (ribeye) finally arrived. While the presentation/plating was visually appealing, perhaps the only acceptable part of that dish were the three shrimp. The baked potato had a tougher texture and seemed to have been sitting for some time. The asparagus were a sorry sort of limp...and the steak...what a disappointment: a rather anemic bone-in cowboy cut ribeye that had been cooked to ruin. No crust or sear to speak of with a close up look akin to hamburger meat. I had an especially difficult time discerning where the cap and eye pieces started/ended. We had asked for a medium rare cook...but it was (at best) medium well. Thankfully it came with a generous dollop of herb butter to rehydrate each bite. I'm assuming based on taste/tenderness (lack thereof) that the cut of steak chosen may not have even rated a minimum of choice let alone prime...for the price (~$90 for the prix fixes), I'd have hoped for a little better. I don't know what I expected for the dessert, but it wasn't what we got. That said, the menu description technically didn't lie: "Chocolate chip mousse with a cocoa sponge and a red glitter glaze, covered with vanilla bean pavlova"...but it's ultimately a whole lot of words to describe a light, sweet, nothing. Didn't hate it, didn't love it...In all honesty, I don't quite know what to think of it other than a rather puzzling way to end the meal. I'm glad we didn't opt for two separate entrees with the disappointment we got from the recommended "one". Can't say it was worth the pleasant service or ambience either. Thankfully there are plenty of other great food options in the park!

You really can not beat the ambiance and the service, of course if you make a reservation 60 days ahead of time first thing in the morning. The food though, while pretty good on its own, comes in VERY small portions for the amount of money you spend here. You are paying for the location for sure. Now that I have come I probably won't come again, but everyone should attempt to come here once.

I've been wanting to go here for quite some time after seeing guests here as I rode the pirates of the Caribbean ride. The ambience is fantastic. The service was great and very attentive. If you're coming here, hoping for a array of cocktails, they don't have them, so don't get your hopes up there in the limited view. They have are very expensive. Tonight we tried the market fish which was a striped Seabass and we also tried the pesto pasta add chicken, crab cakes and brown butter upside down cake . The market fish was definitely the better dish by far the pesto pasta we would not order again it was just OK. The crabcakes were absolutely delicious. The brown butter cake also was delicious Overall, I would return as the ambience is great and the dishes were pretty good.

My daughter had her heart set on eating at Blue Bayou, so we made dinner reservations 60 days in advance. If you don't make reservations, they have a limited number of same day walk ups available. We were lucky to be seated by the water so we could easily see the boats from the Pirates of the Caribbean float by. My daughter is in love with the smell of that ride! It took forever for the beer to arrive. Our waitress told us a few times that she'd bring it as soon as it was ready, so at least we knew she hadn't forgotten. I had pretty low expectations of the food, but it was better than I expected. I got the roasted chicken ($40), which came with three shrimps, rice and Creole sauce. The sauce was slightly spicy, so if you're sensitive to spice, get the sauce on the side. The chicken was moist and the shrimps were cooked perfectly. My husband got the fresh fish ($42), sea bass, which he said was slightly oily, but good. Considering the high prices, the dining experience doesn't feel that high end, but it is a nice break from the craziness of the park. We were here for a special occasion but next time I'll probably stick to the more casual restaurants at Disneyland.

Booked our reservations 60 days out and finally was lucky enough to snag one just in time for our visit. After reading the reviews, I was a bit hesitant to go but also understandable that it is an amusement park establishment so I went in with low expectations and wow, was I happy with our experience! We waited about 10 minutes after our check in time to be seated. Our waiter was very attentive and checked in on us regularly, made sure our water was filled, cleared our table after appetizers and main courses to ensure cleanliness. Felt great! We ordered the surf and turf "taste of the bayou" which came with the fig & prosciutto salad, the bone-in ribeye with shrimp, clams, mussels, and potatoes, and a brown butter cake. We also ordered gumbo, roasted chicken, and the pistachio lemon basil pasta. All were delicious minus the chicken which was a little dry. The gumbo was a shocker for me, well seasoned! Pricing was reasonable for Disney standards and comparable to outside restaurants that are on a similar level to Blue Bayou. All in all, if I wanted to wait another 60 days, I'd go back!

My husband and I were very excited to get a table at the Blue Bayou. The decor is very pretty and the service was fantastic! The food is basically what we expected- not fine dining but elevated from what you would expect at a theme park. We ended up getting almost all the appetizers. I really enjoyed the crab cakes and my husband loved his gumbo. We had a great time but don't really feel the need to visit again.

Tough getting a reservation, but if you book in advance, it is SO worth it! We specifically ordered the 70th anniversary set and it was amazing! Salad, rib eye with prawns, and chocolate chip mousse! The sweet peach tea with rum was light and delicious too! They're known for the gumbo and MonteCristo sandwich too. Fantastic service, by all staff, and Chandler was a wonderful and personable server! Highly recommend the restaurant and the food!

***Please note: this rating has 5 stars for 1 reason only and that was for our waitress, Nancy. The resturant and food itself I'm giving a 3 star rating.*** We placed reservations via the Disneyland app literally 60 days previously on the dot and was only able to obtain lunch reservations for the day. Check in itself was a breeze but the amount of people also waiting for no-shows or standby was obnoxious and annoying when they got better tables inside than those who made previous reservations. We ordered the Rosemary Bread for an appetizer, it was only okay, the bread was cold and dense. For lunch we shared the New Orleans Special, which came with a Fig & Prosciutto Salad, Surf & Turf Plate and a Banana Cake desert. The salad was okay, the ratio of lettuce to dressing was sad but we were able to order extra dressing on the Side. The surf & turf - please avoid. It's overpriced and comes with 1 shrimp, I'm not kidding. We asked and they confirmed - 1 shrimp only. ANYWAYS, the meal wasn't hot and the butter that was on top of the meat was from the freezer. The banana cake was only okay, also served cold (which was weird). All and all, I'm disappointed in what the Blue Bayou had to offer but I would ultimately come back just for Nancy. She was 10000/10 - fantastic!

We finally got in after years of trying. They sat us right next to the kitchen due to my mobility scooter. Had i known that I would have left it at the door. May was our server and she was spot on. Fantastic service. The food was delicious but very pricey. Hopefully if I ever get the chance again I would definitely not bring the scooter. It was loud and not very impressive at the table they gave us The food was delicious. Service impeccable. Make sure you ask for a table away from the kitchen. It's a bummer to hear the staff over the sounds of the Bayou

Dining here has been a family tradition since I was a child. The adults would stand in line and book a table for lunch and us kids would run off to the rides with the promise to be there or suffer going home early. Heaven forbid! I was worried I would not be able to continue the tradition without having booked early but luckily this time, we got there as they opened and were able to get a walk-in table. We were seated after 15 minutes. The ambiance was still the same which we enjoyed but the menu has definitely been updated. The delicious Mint Julip was an amazing start to our meal. I loved the Rosemary and Sea Salt Brioche, the Chicken Gumbo and the Sunchoke & Pistachio Pesto Pasta. My wife really liked her crab cakes. Our waiter was attentive and entertaining. He stopped by our table often with many Disney jokes. Why could Snow White enter the bar but the Dwarves couldn't? ;-)

It was overall a good experience I guess. It's truly all about the ambiance. The food was just ok. We ordered multiple things and shared: Crab cakes- kinda bland and too fishy, fig and prosciutto salad- meh, prime rib- acceptable, filet mignon- flavorful but not as tender as it should've been, gumbo- pretty basic, batch made chunky type soup. Service was not great, and not the 5 star type service that it once was

As the "restaurant inside Pirates of the Caribbean", Blue Bayou needs no introduction. It is always full, expensive, and takes quite a bit of time out of your day to visit. But, for special occasions, it really does impress those that want to visit (kids in our case) and is a very unique experience. We made our reservation for four the first day that advance online bookings could be made and got a lunch. Walk ups day of seemed to be a waste of time. Even with a reservation, expect a wait of 15-20mins for check in. The dining area is famous as it's visible from the Pirates ride. For riders, the dining area looks like a background element of passing a southern dinner party. For diners, the area is decorated to look like a plantation style mansion and is dimly lit. It feels quite like eating outside at night. You do see the ride boats pass by in the water regularly but Disney does a good job hiding the ride entrance and drop; it's quite immersive. For a theme park filled with fast and casual options, the food at Blue Bayou is sit down, full service level. Stick with the red meat options as that's where they put most of their effort. The kids roasted chicken was particularly sad looking and the fig salad was interesting but not very memorable. The Mardi Gras special was the best in terms of food, quality, and quantity. Probably could have served 2 with this 3-course meal and the bone-in ribeye was as good as any outside steakhouse. The servers are also all very attentive and "Disney" level. Blue Bayou is not for everyone but for special occasions, it's worth a visit at least once.

It has been hard getting a reservation for this place, but I finally got one! My family and I usually dine here every once in a while. It's just a unique atmosphere and the kids love that it is right next to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. I'm glad that this time our table was next to the water. Our reservation was for 3:45pm which was towards the end of the restaurant's lunch hour, so we were able to order from the dinner menu. Each staff that we have encountered has been friendly and helpful in helping us order. They were also very good at checking up on us and refilling our water/soda. What we ordered: * Lousiana Lemonade..Very refreshing! Usually comes with a glow cube which we didn't get because they ran out. *Hurricaine (Signature Cocktail) ..A little on the sweeter side. Didn't taste much alcohol. I had originally requested a martini, but my waitress noted that it was from a can (hence the "Ready to Drink" section on the menu) and I definitely did not want that. I am happy that she told me though! *Rosemary and Sea Salt Brioche..Great choice before the big meal. It came with a side of butter and jam. *Oscar-style Filet Mignon (my dish)..I ordered this rare, but I already knew it was going to come out medium rare to medium as this has happened every time we dine here. The filet mignon is topped with lump crab on top of béarnaise sauce and asparagus with a side of arugula salad. The dish overall was enjoyable. *Plant-based Sunchoke and Pistachio Pasta (my daughter's dish)..She stated that it was a bit dry. It had flavor, but not enough for her so we asked for a side of Parmesan cheese which helped to enhance the flavor. *Creole Roasted Chicken..comes with rice which makes it fulfilling after a long day at the park. Everything on the dish was okay. We never have room for dessert unfortunately, but overall dining experience was good. I'd say that the experience was better this time around compared to previous experiences. We'll be back again in a year or so.