Gumbo, jumbo shrimp and po'boys, cooked to order.

New Orleans style, Texas made

Cajun seafood from three Southeast Texas kitchens in Beaumont, Vidor and Orange, since 2009. Come hungry.

We serve gumbo, shrimp, oysters, fish, po'boys and boudin.

Pick your Bayou Cafe

Same gumbo, same jumbo shrimp, three places to pull up a chair. Short on time? Call ahead and your to-go order will be ready when you get here.

What folks are saying

Pick a location to read its Google reviews. Every one is real, quoted as written.

1,100+Google reviews across our three kitchens

“First time trying out this place. I ordered the large 4 meat gumbo, so delicious! I will be ordering again. Fast and friendly service as well.”
Milicent N.Google review · 5 months ago
Ordered 4-Meat Gumbo
“The shrimp and grits were cheesy and creamy, and the shrimp were seasoned perfectly. Perfectly.”
Brenda P.Google review · 7 months ago
Ordered Shrimp & Grits
“…the Ibiza pasta with shrimp. The gumbo has taken second place. It is so delicious, creamy, and rich that I can’t finish the whole dish in one sitting.”
Josey J.Google review · 8 months ago
Ordered Ibiza Jumbo Shrimp Pasta
“The star of the show is the boiled shrimp. Very traditional to the Texas Gulf Coast with lemons, home made cocktail sauce, and a nice selection of sides.”
David D.Google review · 2 years ago
Ordered Boiled Jumbo Shrimp
“A comfy little joint with outstanding food. We had boudain egg rolls, shrimp and grits, and red snapper tacos. The portions were very generous.”
Donna A.Google review · a year ago
Ordered Boudin Egg Rolls
“Love their gumbo! The food is consistently good and they always have great customer service.”
Riech C.Google review · 3 months ago
Ordered Gumbo
“This place has got Louisiana food with Texas size portions!!! … the jumbo made me want to apply for a job there just to be near it.”
Dowell D.Google review · 4 years ago

Ordered Jumbo shrimp

“Banana puddin is so good! … They do something with the nilla cookies that makes it next level.”
Joshua D.Google review · 3 years ago
Ordered Mom’s Famous Banana Puddin’

From Major Drive to Highway 62

Chef and owner Tod Stark opened the first Bayou Cafe on Major Drive in Beaumont in 2009. The menu is built on seafood from the Gulf of Mexico, gumbo made from scratch, locally sourced produce, and tartar, cocktail and ibiza sauces made fresh every day. The banana pudding comes from a family recipe.

And the shrimp are always jumbo. As Tod puts it: “It's the only size we sell.”

Tod Stark in the dining room holding two plates of grilled shrimp
Tod Stark, chef and owner
  1. 2009

    Beaumont

    The first Bayou Cafe opens on North Major Drive.

  2. 2020

    Vidor

    Our second kitchen opens on North Main Street.

  3. 2025

    Orange Express

    The old Sonic on Highway 62 becomes Bayou Cafe Express, built for a quicker stop, with a brand new dining room.

    Bayou Cafe Express in Orange at night, its neon sign lit up
    Bayou Cafe Express, Highway 62, Orange