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Post by Bermuda98 on Jan 27, 2009 14:08:26 GMT -5
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Post by novillero on Jan 27, 2009 14:32:59 GMT -5
where in Freehold? I couldn't find more info on their website, other than "coming to Freehold." I never heard of this restaurant, but the menu sure looks good: bayoucafe.net/menu.html |
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Post by Bermuda98 on Jan 27, 2009 14:43:02 GMT -5
Aaahhh....in the Della Solla location! There is currently a sign on the door....
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Post by novillero on Jan 27, 2009 15:17:15 GMT -5
Excellent... any word on live entertainment???
I think John Padovano (the entertainer listed on the Bayou's Manasquan website) was/is playing at Cafe 360.
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Post by ka19 on Jan 27, 2009 16:19:31 GMT -5
Great news. Didn't take long to get two fine new tenants downtown.
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Post by admin on Jan 27, 2009 16:36:50 GMT -5
Aaahhh....in the Della Solla location! There is currently a sign on the door.... Thank you for the update and the news, this place looks very interesting. I look forward to it. |
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Post by admin on Jan 27, 2009 16:38:11 GMT -5
Great news. Didn't take long to get two fine new tenants downtown. In a recession, this is especially good news. On the down side, one of the latino places closed. The one near CVS. Lets see how long it takes to fill that store in, it is a prime location. |
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Post by ka19 on Jan 27, 2009 16:45:29 GMT -5
Great news. Didn't take long to get two fine new tenants downtown. In a recession, this is especially good news. On the down side, one of the latino places closed. The one near CVS. Lets see how long it takes to fill that store in, it is a prime location. Which place closed down? I didn't notice... |
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Post by novillero on Jan 27, 2009 16:47:02 GMT -5
Well, both sites near the CVS seem to have had bad luck in the past couple of years.
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Post by admin on Jan 27, 2009 17:02:44 GMT -5
In a recession, this is especially good news. On the down side, one of the latino places closed. The one near CVS. Lets see how long it takes to fill that store in, it is a prime location. Which place closed down? I didn't notice... The place I can't pronounce. The other place, El Familiar, is still there and I think going strong. As long as the Taste doesn't close, that is the best Latino Food in town. ( At least since Mechanic Street Bistro closed)  |
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Post by novillero on Jan 27, 2009 17:43:04 GMT -5
Which place closed down? I didn't notice... The place I can't pronounce. The other place, El Familiar, is still there and I think going strong. As long as the Taste doesn't close, that is the best Latino Food in town. ( At least since Mechanic Street Bistro closed) I am digging the pork sandwich at The Taste and the picadillo. The chicken platters are also a good bang for the buck |
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Post by Bermuda98 on Feb 3, 2009 10:59:01 GMT -5
We peeked in the windows yesterday to check out the goings on and a couple of the friendly folks working in there invited us in. All was nearly in place for their 'soft' opening TONIGHT!
What fun!
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Post by admin on Feb 3, 2009 11:11:17 GMT -5
We peeked in the windows yesterday to check out the goings on and a couple of the friendly folks working in there invited us in. All was nearly in place for their 'soft' opening TONIGHT! What fun! Opening tonight? SWEEEET! |
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Post by admin on Feb 6, 2009 18:45:09 GMT -5
We peeked in the windows yesterday to check out the goings on and a couple of the friendly folks working in there invited us in. All was nearly in place for their 'soft' opening TONIGHT! What fun! Did this place open, and did anybody try it yet? |
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Post by admin on Feb 7, 2009 17:58:30 GMT -5
Found this..... jerseymenus.blogspot.com/2009/02/bayou-cafe-moves-to-freehold.htmlBayou Cafe Moves to Freehold Classic Cajun, Creole, and Caribbean dishes right here in the heart of Freehold! Open for lunch, dinner, on and off premise catering, and private parties, add a touch of spice to your dining experience! Enjoy our Mardi Gras colors and festivities, while grabbing a quick bite to eat, or relax in our lounge for a little longer while listening to live jazz, open mic, or poetry readings! A true gem right in the heart of Freehold borough! Bayou Cafe 32 W Main St Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: (732) 845-1800 Website: www.bayoucafe.net/ |
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Post by admin on Feb 8, 2009 16:00:57 GMT -5
Open mic night? Really? Wow. I did several of those years ago, singing ... won stuff. I love to sing, maybe I'll come out of my shell and belt some tunes as I open the pain floodgate in my heart and let the voice rip. I'll get out my guitar and back you up on some Led Zep and Doors tunes. |
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Post by admin on Feb 11, 2009 20:07:34 GMT -5
Instead of waiting for a reply from someone who went there, we decided to go to the Bayou Cafe and find out for ourselves how it is.
This place is a keeper! The prices were reasonable. The portions were a bit small, but very tasty. The menu is not huge, but there is a very nice selection and variety. The service was excellent. And I did like the New Oreans style Jazz that was playing during dinner.
They are doing a Mardi Gras celebration on Feb 23-23 all day long. Luncheon buffet is 10.95 per person. Dinner buffet is 21.95 per person. check out the site for reservations. They will also put you on a emailing list for events and specials.
We will be back.
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Post by novillero on Feb 12, 2009 8:27:29 GMT -5
Brian,
I saw online that they have live music. Did you see anything about live music in the future?
What did you eat?
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Post by admin on Feb 12, 2009 16:48:30 GMT -5
Brian, I saw online that they have live music. Did you see anything about live music in the future? What did you eat? We did ask about the live music, and there are plans for entertainment on weekends. It sounds like it will be a variety. We both had appetizer, main course, and dessert. Me, Combo platter, Chicken Cordon Bleu, and Traditional banana fosters she, alligator bites, Crawfish Etoufee, and pecan pie. |
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Post by ka19 on Feb 12, 2009 18:59:40 GMT -5
Instead of waiting for a reply from someone who went there, we decided to go to the Bayou Cafe and find out for ourselves how it is. This place is a keeper! The prices were reasonable. The portions were a bit small, but very tasty. The menu is not huge, but there is a very nice selection and variety. The service was excellent. And I did like the New Oreans style Jazz that was playing during dinner. They are doing a Mardi Gras celebration on Feb 23-23 all day long. Luncheon buffet is 10.95 per person. Dinner buffet is 21.95 per person. check out the site for reservations. They will also put you on a emailing list for events and specials. We will be back. Great recon, Brian! |
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Post by admin on Feb 23, 2009 20:03:00 GMT -5
Bayou Cafe in Freehold will be celebrating Lundi Gras (Fat Monday) and Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in true New Orleans style! Masks, entertainment, beads...we will have it all! Join us for the festivities on Monday February 23rd and Tuesday February 24th Lunch begins at 11:30 am for only $10.95 per person Dinner service begins at 4:00 pm for $21.95 per person! We will be offering an all-you-can eat buffet of all of our specialties, including our famous Jambalaya and Crawfish Etoufee! There will be plenty to choose from, so there will be something for everyone! Call today for reservations as space is limited. We look forward to celebrating this festive event with you at our brand new location 32 West Main Street in the heart of Freehold Borough! Bayou Cafe is located at: 32 West Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: 732.845.1800 Fax: 732.845.1818 For more information (dress code, parking, map, etc.) or to make reservations at Bayou Cafe: www.opentable.com/restaurant_profile.asp?ID=29647&restref=29647 |
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Post by admin on Feb 23, 2009 20:14:23 GMT -5
Bayou Cafe in Freehold will be celebrating Lundi Gras (Fat Monday) and Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in true New Orleans style! Masks, entertainment, beads...we will have it all! Join us for the festivities on Monday February 23rd and Tuesday February 24th Lunch begins at 11:30 am for only $10.95 per person Dinner service begins at 4:00 pm for $21.95 per person! We will be offering an all-you-can eat buffet of all of our specialties, including our famous Jambalaya and Crawfish Etoufee! There will be plenty to choose from, so there will be something for everyone! Call today for reservations as space is limited. We look forward to celebrating this festive event with you at our brand new location 32 West Main Street in the heart of Freehold Borough! Bayou Cafe is located at: 32 West Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: 732.845.1800 Fax: 732.845.1818 For more information (dress code, parking, map, etc.) or to make reservations at Bayou Cafe: www.opentable.com/restaurant_profile.asp?ID=29647&restref=29647 If anybody is looking to get in for Fat Tuesday, they are booked! There is some room left, but not much. |
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Post by admin on Feb 24, 2009 20:30:32 GMT -5
Bayou Cafe in Freehold will be celebrating Lundi Gras (Fat Monday) and Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in true New Orleans style! Masks, entertainment, beads...we will have it all! Join us for the festivities on Monday February 23rd and Tuesday February 24th Lunch begins at 11:30 am for only $10.95 per person Dinner service begins at 4:00 pm for $21.95 per person! We will be offering an all-you-can eat buffet of all of our specialties, including our famous Jambalaya and Crawfish Etoufee! There will be plenty to choose from, so there will be something for everyone! Call today for reservations as space is limited. We look forward to celebrating this festive event with you at our brand new location 32 West Main Street in the heart of Freehold Borough! Bayou Cafe is located at: 32 West Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: 732.845.1800 Fax: 732.845.1818 For more information (dress code, parking, map, etc.) or to make reservations at Bayou Cafe: www.opentable.com/restaurant_profile.asp?ID=29647&restref=29647 What a great and fun event. The place was packed and rockin. We rolled out of there from eating too much. This new place will do very well. The owners are very nice people and know how to do it right. |
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Post by ka19 on Feb 25, 2009 10:35:50 GMT -5
We're going here on Friday, I so cannot wait! ;D
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Post by admin on Feb 26, 2009 5:46:03 GMT -5
We're going here on Friday, I so cannot wait! ;D Let us now how you liked it. |
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Post by novillero on Feb 27, 2009 10:19:33 GMT -5
We're going here on Friday, I so cannot wait! ;D reviews from my party: Appetizers: The trio was good, but next time I would just go with the BBQ shrimp which is part of that trio - very very good. The fried crawfish with tiger sauce was also good. The quesidilla was okay - I'm not a quesidilla person. With most entrees, there is a choice of soup or salad - no brainer - go for the gumbo! Entrees:Jambalya was spicy (be warned, have a full glass of water before you start)... Crawfish Etoufee was good, a keeper. Crab Cakes were also good (but, of course, I make better). Dessert:Bananas Foster was very good. Bread Pudding was also good. Pecan Pie - good, but have had better Service was very attentive. Biggest disappointment - the music. I was expecting New Orleans jazz, or something a bit more southern. It was casual dinng music. I learned that they may contemplate having a monthly Mardi Gras... but that is only being considered, not a done deal. This place will do well. |
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Post by ka19 on Mar 3, 2009 11:57:26 GMT -5
We're going here on Friday, I so cannot wait! ;D reviews from my party: Appetizers: The trio was good, but next time I would just go with the BBQ shrimp which is part of that trio - very very good. The fried crawfish with tiger sauce was also good. The quesidilla was okay - I'm not a quesidilla person. With most entrees, there is a choice of soup or salad - no brainer - go for the gumbo! Entrees:Jambalya was spicy (be warned, have a full glass of water before you start)... Crawfish Etoufee was good, a keeper. Crab Cakes were also good (but, of course, I make better). Dessert:Bananas Foster was very good. Bread Pudding was also good. Pecan Pie - good, but have had better Service was very attentive. Biggest disappointment - the music. I was expecting New Orleans jazz, or something a bit more southern. It was casual dinng music. I learned that they may contemplate having a monthly Mardi Gras... but that is only being considered, not a done deal. This place will do well. Ok, I must say that I left there very very excited. BYOB is always a plus. I was with my wife, lil Ryan, and another couple. Here's the quick and dirty: The ambiance was very pleasant and relaxing. The service was very professional and attentive. At one point, the manager (I wish I caught her name) came over and asked if she could hold Ryan and we were all to happy to let her. She was watching Sesame Street with him on her laptop in the corner and playing with him for at least 20 minutes which was so incredibly awesome! The chef/owner came out and greeted us during the meal which is always a great touch. Oh, I also asked the waiter about the crawfish etoufee (yes it is a keeper) when i was deciding what to order. Not 2 minutes later, he walks over with a little sample plate for the table, courtesy of the chef. We were all so impressed by that touch. The food was great. I had the etoufee with the seafood gumbo. Very nice. I loved it. The jambalaya was pretty good, not the greatest ever, but good. I forgot to try the other food at the table because I was busy stuffing my face. We had the chocolate mousse and the bananas foster for dessert. All very good. Make room at the top among my favorite places in Freehold! I can't wait to go back. |
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Post by admin on Mar 3, 2009 13:21:27 GMT -5
Ka19 and Novillero, how busy was the place when you were there?
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Post by novillero on Mar 3, 2009 14:19:41 GMT -5
Ka19 and Novillero, how busy was the place when you were there? I went there early in the evening (6:00) on a weekday. There was one other table occupied at the time. By the time we left - 8:00, there was a goodly amount of tables filled. I faced a wall, so I didn't bother to check the occupancy, but it seemed that the place was hopping. |
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Post by ka19 on Mar 3, 2009 14:37:21 GMT -5
On a friday night at 7:30-9ish there were about 7 or 8 tables occupied. Word needs to get around about this place.
The other thing I forgot to mention was that this place is a tremendous value for your dollar. It was a five-star dining experience at three-star prices.
For the $50 my wife and I spent, we enjoyed a pretty ambiance, professional and appreciative service, VIP treatment, excellent food and a bottle of wine that we brought from home. Our waiter corked the bottle for us and poured like a pro. Everyone should try this place.
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