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What is the Best Restaurant in Lafayette?

Posted on 5/11/24 at 9:19 pm
Posted by MISSOURI WALTZ
Wolf Island, MO
Member since Feb 2016
749 posts
Posted on 5/11/24 at 9:19 pm
High end?

Cajun?

Creole?

Posted by barbapapa
Member since Mar 2018
3227 posts
Posted on 5/11/24 at 10:23 pm to
Charley G's
Posted by Got Blaze
Youngsville
Member since Dec 2013
8772 posts
Posted on 5/12/24 at 9:05 am to
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.
Posted by Jibbajabba
Louisiana
Member since May 2011
3886 posts
Posted on 5/12/24 at 1:52 pm to
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.
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
32690 posts
Posted on 5/12/24 at 1:54 pm to
IMO, Vestal is the best in Lafayette.
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
26474 posts
Posted on 5/12/24 at 2:13 pm to
I really like Pamplona however I've never been to several mentioned above. We also like Marcello's and Charley G's.
Posted by diat150
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
43651 posts
Posted on 5/12/24 at 3:31 pm to
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 by GeauxldMember
Member since Nov 2003
4405 posts
Posted on 5/12/24 at 3:37 pm to
quote:

Vestal is the best in Lafayette.


Been twice. I don’t think it’s bad, just overpriced for what it is.
Posted by TDTOM
Member since Jan 2021
14797 posts
Posted on 5/12/24 at 3:38 pm to
quote:

Been twice. I don’t think it’s bad, just overpriced for what it is.



....and loud as hell.
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
32690 posts
Posted on 5/12/24 at 4:52 pm to
quote:

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 by duckblind56
South of Ellick
Member since Sep 2023
1225 posts
Posted on 5/12/24 at 5:10 pm to
I'm just a simple guy with simple taste and have always enjoyed Poor Boys Riverside Inn.
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Posted by moontigr
Washington Commanders/LA Kings Fan
Member since Nov 2020
3511 posts
Posted on 5/12/24 at 5:40 pm to
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
Posted by barbapapa
Member since Mar 2018
3227 posts
Posted on 5/12/24 at 6:39 pm to
Charley shite in your food or what (not directed at you)
This post was edited on 5/12/24 at 6:40 pm
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
97707 posts
Posted on 5/12/24 at 6:48 pm to
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 by PassGassed
Member since Mar 2021
537 posts
Posted on 5/12/24 at 7:52 pm to
Charley G’s
Posted by Deep Purple Haze
LA
Member since Jun 2007
52188 posts
Posted on 5/13/24 at 12:17 pm to
walkons
Posted by duckblind56
South of Ellick
Member since Sep 2023
1225 posts
Posted on 5/13/24 at 6:58 pm to
Certainly will give Bon Temps Grill a shot.
Posted by Crescent Connection
Lafayette/Nola
Member since Jun 2008
2030 posts
Posted on 5/14/24 at 1:41 pm to
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.
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