Backyard Bayou at the Vineyard

Great staff, great food, good drinks, friendly atmosphere. Ordered the seafood bucket which had crawfish, shrimp, crab, potatoes and corn. The appetizers were also very good. I will be going back again. Keep in mind if you order a bucket it is quite messy eating but worth it.

The atmosphere at the restaurant was really fun and festive! They had some beautiful Mardi Gras masks and fun decorations. The food was tasty, but not as flavorful, as traditional creole food. I was hoping for a seafood meal loaded with seasonings, but unfortunately, my seafood boil was not a backyard bayou best.

The snow crab is amazing. The hot links and appetizers are good as well. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is that in a span of 6 months, they have not addressed their restroom issues, stalls out of order, sink inoperable. It's really a problem that is being ignored.

I was pretty amped on trying this place because I was looking forward to some Creole "bayou" food. I found that the food was just alright based on what I was hoping for. Nothing necessarily wrong, but just didn't jump out at me with it being from the bayou and considering some of the prices.

The staff was very helpful and kind, so no problems there at all. Everything was pretty top shape overall. Nice atmosphere and really enjoyed some live music (Friday evening timeframe).

Overall, decent outing, so if you're in the mood for Creole, it's worth a try.

This place looks amazing. Hard to believe this building used to be a Salvation Army. The service was great. Macy was polite and attentive. The food very good. I do wish the portions were a bit bigger though. The lobster ravioli contained only four ravioli. That said, the cajon, not creole, flavor profiles were well executed.