FIRE ON THE BAYOU

FIRE ON THE BAYOU is a fair-to-middling result — a B, 83/100, at its latest inspection on March 16, 2026.

Inspectors cited 1 high-priority and 9 basic violations. That puts it safer than 34% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.6 from 2,505 reviews.

B · 83/100 · safer than 34% of Volusia County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (386) 218-0771

Restaurant details

Health grade
B (83/100)
Violations
10 total — 1 high-priority, 9 basic
Address
921 TOWN CENTER DR STE 1100, Orange City, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Restaurant, Cajun restaurant, Creole restaurant, Southern restaurant (US)
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.6 stars (2505 reviews)
Neighborhood
Orange City Town Center
Seats
49
Phone
(386) 218-0771
Website
Official website
Photo of FIRE ON THE BAYOU
Photo: Fire on the Bayou Orange City

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 2,505 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Diners writing about this place keep returning to service. Reviewers who mention service rate this place 4.6 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.

If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (17 reviews). The split is 18 positive to 2 negative across 22 rated reviews, with 2 in the middle.

The kitchen graded a B (83/100) on 1 high-priority and 9 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. DBPR last walked in on March 16, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 34% of the Volusia County restaurants we grade. The citations behind that grade include clean clothes.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 25, 2026

    I had the Red Beans with rice (swapped the white rice for dirty rice) and it was fantastic. Our waitress was Brenna and she was great. Unfortunately when paying I think I hit the thumbs down instead of up.

  • June 17, 2026

    Madison our server was so nice. The Abita purple haze beer was delicious.

  • June 7, 2026

    Great little restaurant with a New Orleans flair. The food was delicious and portion sizes large. I ordered the fried mushroom appetizer and a very spicy pasta dish with shrimp, delicious if you enjoy spicy! I'd love to return and try more on their menu! They have beer and wine. You'll walk away satisfied!

  • June 6, 2026

    The redfish poboy and shrimp and grits made it worth our time to come here, yum!

  • June 4, 2026

    Really good food! Best po-boy I’ve had! Madison was a great server! Highly recommend!!!

  • June 3, 2026

    Please fix the buffalo sauce. No honey needed. Please get us some regular buffalo sauce. Other than that, we had a great visit.

  • June 2, 2026

    **Update** Very impressed with management. They reached out and assured us that this was not typical. The were actually very apologetic and went over and beyond to make it right. We will be trying them again. Thank you Dawn! As a New Orleans native, I was excited when my wife found this place, so we drove an hour to give it a try. We arrived to a moderately busy restaurant with no wait and were seated right away. Shortly after we sat down, about four more tables came in, and the small dining room quickly filled up. Unfortunately, that’s when the experience started to go downhill. We watched several other tables receive service while we sat waiting. Eventually, we had to ask if we even had a server, and the response was, “Oh, I didn’t know you were my table.” We finally received our drinks, but then waited…and waited…and waited for someone to take our order. Other tables were already receiving their meals before we even got our appetizer. The Boudin Balls were just okay. We eventually had to ask about our food order before it was finally brought out. The food itself was very good. My wife ordered the Shrimp & Grits, which were flavorful and delicious, although the grits had started to harden a bit from sitting under the heat lamp. I had the Wicked Catfish, which was piping hot and absolutely delicious. Overall, this is a fun, cute spot with great New Orleans-themed murals throughout the restaurant. The atmosphere was lively, though a bit loud. Unfortunately, the service was…

  • June 2, 2026

    We went here for a group dinner. The food was great and everyone was very friendly. Would definitely recommend!

  • May 31, 2026

    Possibly the best seafood we've ever had - certainly the best we've had in a long time.

  • May 30, 2026

    I lived in Louisiana for over a decade. Love the food there and when I can find a possible authentic Cajun restaurant I have to try. Quaint little venue, not much seating. I love boudin and tried their boudin balls. Very disappointed, I'm guessing the addition of the pepper jack cheese just ruined the consistency and texture of the boudin itself. Flavor wasn't bad just threw the dish off. I had the crawfish boil. Crawfish was cooked well but the boil obviously didn't have any seasoning. So the crawfish, potatoes, and corn didn't have that traditional flavor. They flavor it by dumping sauce on it after. Again, that was a disappointment. Sad this turned out to be like so many out of state Cajun restaurants that just use the seasonings and think that's it. These dishes take time to develope what they should be. Not just cooked and then seasoned. Staff was friendly and service was good.

  • May 29, 2026

    Good luck getting in touch with them on the phone for anything. I tried to call them to place a to go order and they simply dont answer the phone at all. I tried for over 45 minutes to get someone and they never answered.

  • May 26, 2026

    I had the shrimp and grits and it was the best I've ever tried. Gator bites were very good taste wise, as I normally find with gator, some bites were tough/chewy. Definitely recommend if you like this kind of food

  • May 17, 2026

    This place is AMAZING!! I had the fried fish sandwich with coleslaw and my husband had the chicken bacon ranch tacos. Just WOW! First off the taste was out of this world. The portions are HUGE too! The service is unbeatable and the atmosphere is so chill. I love this place!

  • May 17, 2026

    WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! Food was amazing, flavorful, bread pudding incredible. Waiter was spectacular! Thank you so much for making our night great!

  • May 15, 2026

    What a GREAT seafood 🤤 restaurant. A+++

  • May 7, 2026

    The food is awesome!! The etouffee is to die for! Servers are courteous and friendly.

  • May 3, 2026

    Food was good. Waitress was nice checked on us often. Everyone liked their meal.

  • April 18, 2026

    The food was incredible—easily a hidden gem in Orange City. The portions are generous, and the shrimp and grits were packed with flavor. The shrimp were especially impressive—juicy, plump, and perfectly cooked.

  • April 17, 2026

    The food and the service was above outstanding. We will diffently be going back. I would highly recommend

  • April 12, 2026

    Drove from New Smyrna but the flavor was better in NSB Fire on the Bayou. It didn't inspire us to make the drive in the future.

  • April 11, 2026

    Couldn't ask for a better experience. Fast service and great food. Gator bites are on point!!

  • April 5, 2026

    Stopped here last night on the back from the beach. The food is top notch. Everything we had was delicious and you would not have known you were not eating in New Orleans. Definitely will return.

Overall Score

52 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. March 16, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 9 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
  2. August 25, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    4 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×3)
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to FIRE ON THE BAYOU, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • AMF DELTONA #402

    4.3★ 0.2 mi away

  • KFC STORE Y300096

    3.1★ 0.2 mi away

  • SAIGON SIZZLE LLC

    4.7★ 0.2 mi away

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: March 16, 2026