Like many of Bayou Grille's recent first time customers, I was led here by the LA Times write up (note: the address was incorrect in the Times; Bayou Grille is actually on NORTH La Brea). It's not often that I move so quickly after reading a review, but sometimes I just decide to do things with swift determination; to the surprise of no one, many of these instances involve food.
Charles got the tiger shrimp po'boy ($7.29) and gave it high marks. He liked that all the components worked together with not too much of this or not too little of that.
I couldn't get crawfish etouffee out of my mind after seeing it in the article, so naturally I had to order it. I was so glad I did; the flavor was rich and the crawfish were so tender ($11.99 and worth it). They give you the rice and etouffee in separate containers and let you put it all together, which is a smart way to avoid any heated debates since I'm sure lots of people have opinions about the "proper" rice to etouffee ratio!
We split an order of cajun fries ($1.99), which were tasty and aplenty. This seasoning would work nicely on popcorn (because salt on top of salt is perfectly acceptable to me).
The nectar of the Southern gods: sweet tea ($1.50). It tastes like home! I cannot tell you how deliriously happy I am to have located an authentic version out here. I am over the flippin' moon. And self-serve with refills (dangerous, but much appreciated)!
Bayou Grille is for eating, pure and simple. You order at the counter, wait patiently (if I am remembering correctly, the seafood is fried to order) and scarf it all down once it arrives. I plan on returning very soon because I have got my eye on not only the crab cakes, but also the oyster po'boy!
Bayou Grille
1400 N. La Brea Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 673-0824
13 comments:
ummmm...crab cakes?! hellooooooooooooooo....i am sooo going to go and try this place. it looks dangerous though. better walk a few miles with charlie first.
ooooh, i am SO here! not alot of cajun eateries here in LA, and my husband & i have been dying to go to a new one! thanks!
This looks awesometastic.
Ooh, I will return with you! All you can drink sweet tea. I'm in trouble.
Bagnatic: Aww, Charlie! He is so cute. Yes, do try this place. It is grand.
Daily Gluttony: Hope you'll like it! I sure did... look forward to hearing/reading what you think. :)
Weezermonkey: It was totally awesometastic. My first time eating in Inglewood, although I guess I have eaten the $1 hot dogs at Hollywood Park.
Wandering Chopsticks: It is good stuff, my friend. I will give you a heads up the next time I'm headed over there!
I didn't know you were a southern belle! Where are you from?
Gastronomer: Memphis! I've lived in many places, but that is where I call home. :)
I have a feeling this is the same Bayou Grille that is in Carson, down to the same type of plastic serving utensils / foil wrap used. If that is indeed the case, they have one of the best fried shrimp poboys I've ever had in LA, possibly closest to NoLA.
Then again, I ain't no Linda Burum, so no one listened to my sorry ass. haha!
SinoSoul: The shrimp po'boy looked great, but I was too busy with my etouffee to try it. I aim on trying all the po'boys (and the rest of the menu for that matter).
Hey, I just found your blog, via @DTLATruckChaser. Great spot! I used to live right around the block from this place and SinoSoul is so right. The Shrimp Po'Boy is excellent! I would crave it. Have you ever tried Uncle Darrow's on Lincoln? Also great cajun food. Your post makes me want to go back to the Bayou Grille!
Jenn: Hi, thanks for stopping by! No, I've never been to Uncle Darrow's, but now I'm totally curious. :)
never heard of this place but cant wait to try, esp the po boy
Stuffycheaks: Yes, put them on your list! A good po'boy is hard to find out here. :)
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