The Best Restaurant in Downtown and Central City, Salt Lake City

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The Bayou

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You'll find more than 200 microbrews, both bottled and on tap, at this lively, often crowded Louisiana-inflected bar and restaurant on the south side of downtown. The menu offers plenty of Cajun specialties, such as crawfish étouffée and blackened catfish sandwiches, along with more regionally American grub like fried chicken and pizza. Live music, pool tables, and a casual, high-energy buzz make this a fun place to hang out for a while. You must be over 21 to enter.

645 S. State St., UT, 84111, USA
801-961–8400
Known For
  • Savory alligator sausage cheesecake
  • Gumbolaya (jambalaya smothered with crawfish gumbo)
  • Great live music many nights
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon. No lunch on weekends

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