Bayou Kitchen Menu

Welcome to Bayou Kitchen, a hidden gem in Portland, ME, located at 543 Deering Ave. This eatery captures the vibrant essence of Louisiana cuisine, offering a delightful array of dishes that are sure to invigorate your palate.

Patrons rave about the cajun sausage biscuits and gravy, an unforgettable special that exemplifies the bold flavors found in Cajun cooking. The swamp omelet is another standout, delighting diners with its hearty ingredients. For those seeking brunch, the expansive menu features massive griddle pancakes, perfect with the unique Wyman's wild blueberries.

  • Friendly Staff: Customer service is warm and engaging, making you feel right at home.
  • Vibrant Atmosphere: Though a bit of a hole-in-the-wall, the charm is palpable, inviting repeat visits.

At Bayou Kitchen, the experience is as fulfilling as the meal. Don't miss out—your taste buds will thank you!

Cajun Classics

Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

Louisiana country stew with peppers, onions, okra, chicken, and Andouille in a home-style gravy served over rice Served with

Chicken Piquant

Cajun hot and sour soup with chicken simmered in olive oil and vinegar with onions, peppers, garlic, tomato and spices. Served over rice.

Classic Jambalaya

A Louisiana rice specialty with chicken, Andouille sausage, onions, peppers, garlic, rice, and our Jamba juice.

Veggie Jambalaya

Onions, peppers, garlic, mushrooms, tomato, broccoli, rice and our Jamba juice.

Spicy Beef Chili No Beans!

Topped with cheddar and sour cream.

Black Bean Chili

Topped with cheddar and sour cream.

Traditional Red Beans & Rice

Red kidney beans stewed with smoked ham, onions, peppers, garlic and celery.

Veggie Red Beans & Rice

Same as our traditional beans and rice with no meat.

Fixins

Onions, peppers, mushrooms, garlic, our homemade salsa, jalapenos, bacon, Boursin, American, Swiss, Cheddar, Provolone

Burgers

Sides

One Egg

One Pancake

One Custom Pancake

French Toast

(1pc)

Homemade Hash

Traditional Red Beans & Rice

Vegetarian Red Beans & Rice

Grits

Homies

Bacon/Sausage

Polish Sausage

Chorizo

Andouille Sausage

Homemade Biscuit

Cornbread

Bayou Cornbread

Fruit Cup

Fruit Bowl

Yogurt

Granola

Real Maple Syrup

Our Homemade Salsa

Sour Cream

Fixins

Tomato, Broccoli, Spinach, Pepper, Mushrooms, Scallion, Jalapenos, Onion, Garlic, Our Homemade Salsa, Roasted Red Peppers, Sour Cream, Cheddar, Swiss, American, Feta, Provolone each

Fixins

Premium Fixins

Bacon, Ham, Polish Sausage

Andouille, Chorizo

Homemade Hash

Beef Chili

Black Bean Chili

Boursin

Caramelized Onions

Sun Dried Tomatoes

Crawfish Tail Meat