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What is the Best Restaurant in Lafayette?
Posted on 5/11/24 at 9:19 pm
Posted on 5/11/24 at 9:19 pm
High end?
Cajun?
Creole?
Cajun?
Creole?
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Posted on 5/11/24 at 10:23 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
Charley G's
Posted on 5/12/24 at 9:05 am to MISSOURI WALTZ
High end - Jane’s, Vestal ….
Cafe Sydnie Mae, Mazen Grill, and Cafe Josephine all have excellent food and less expensive than Janes / Vestal.
Creole - Laura’s II, Creole Lunch House, Glenda’s (Breaux Bridge). Probably a dozen other small “hole in the wall” places in Opelousas, Plaisance, St. Martinville, Breaux Bridge, that serve amazing food and operated by mothers and daughters.
Cajun - even in Lafayette, the term “Cajun food” has become commercialized on restaurant menus targeting tourists. If you want Cajun food that was served as family meals decades ago, it’s hard to beat Dwyers or Poche Bridge (Breaux Bridge) … both serve a variety of outstanding plate lunch meals.
Cafe Sydnie Mae, Mazen Grill, and Cafe Josephine all have excellent food and less expensive than Janes / Vestal.
Creole - Laura’s II, Creole Lunch House, Glenda’s (Breaux Bridge). Probably a dozen other small “hole in the wall” places in Opelousas, Plaisance, St. Martinville, Breaux Bridge, that serve amazing food and operated by mothers and daughters.
Cajun - even in Lafayette, the term “Cajun food” has become commercialized on restaurant menus targeting tourists. If you want Cajun food that was served as family meals decades ago, it’s hard to beat Dwyers or Poche Bridge (Breaux Bridge) … both serve a variety of outstanding plate lunch meals.
Posted on 5/12/24 at 1:52 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
My personal favorite restaurant is French Press. It has several dishes that are 10/10 for me and I have trouble deciding which one I want when I go. That along with their literal option of a French press of coffee makes for a killer combination of good food and relaxing hangout.
Is there better in Lafayette? It is a personal preference. This is mine.
Is there better in Lafayette? It is a personal preference. This is mine.
Posted on 5/12/24 at 1:54 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
IMO, Vestal is the best in Lafayette.
Posted on 5/12/24 at 2:13 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
I really like Pamplona however I've never been to several mentioned above. We also like Marcello's and Charley G's.
Posted on 5/12/24 at 3:31 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
Vestal. One of the few restaurants in the area worth the price of the food.
This post was edited on 5/12/24 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 5/12/24 at 3:37 pm to Epic Cajun
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Vestal is the best in Lafayette.
Been twice. I don’t think it’s bad, just overpriced for what it is.
Posted on 5/12/24 at 3:38 pm to GeauxldMember
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Been twice. I don’t think it’s bad, just overpriced for what it is.
....and loud as hell.
Posted on 5/12/24 at 4:52 pm to GeauxldMember
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Been twice. I don’t think it’s bad, just overpriced for what it is.
It’s definitely expensive and loud, but I like a lively atmosphere and IMO the whole fish is the best menu item in the city.
Posted on 5/12/24 at 5:10 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
I'm just a simple guy with simple taste and have always enjoyed Poor Boys Riverside Inn.
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Posted on 5/12/24 at 5:40 pm to duckblind56
I like Poor Boy's Riverside Inn as well. Their lump crab entree is great.
I also like Bon Temps Grill, and don't sleep on Acadiana Superette
I also like Bon Temps Grill, and don't sleep on Acadiana Superette
Posted on 5/12/24 at 6:39 pm to moontigr
Charley shite in your food or what (not directed at you)
This post was edited on 5/12/24 at 6:40 pm
Posted on 5/12/24 at 6:48 pm to Epic Cajun
I ate at vestal last night, it was much better than I remembered it. It had been a while because of a couple meh experiences
Posted on 5/13/24 at 12:17 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
walkons 
Posted on 5/13/24 at 6:58 pm to moontigr
Certainly will give Bon Temps Grill a shot.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 1:41 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
Vestal is the best restaurant. Only dined there a handful of times, but I left each time satisfied and happy. Yes, it’s the most expensive meal in town, but it can be when it’s that good.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 11:51 pm to moontigr
Bump for any updated Lafayette recs since May, '24?
quote:- how's their smoked sausage?
Acadiana Superette
Posted on 9/6/24 at 9:02 am to AlwysATgr
Maybe not the best restaurant, but my favorite dish in Lafayette is the braised pork cheeks and risotto at Marcelo's.
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