Hi all,

I am not that familiar with Lafayette. Can yall please help me pick a restaurant that is a good place for a date and also on the higher end? Need a romantic place to talk and also get some great food.

TIA!

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Posted by Ole Geauxt

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Posted on 12/12/11 at 8:33 pm to LSUgolf04

quote:
good place for a date

anyone from this board, that we might know?

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Posted by Degas

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Posted on 12/12/11 at 8:37 pm to LSUgolf04

Check out Pamplona. It's tapas style, which is perfect for dates since you can nibble and enjoy great conversation in the process. The place is cozy with an upscale atmosphere for Laffy. They've a good selection of glassed wine as well.

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Posted by yellowfin

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Posted on 12/12/11 at 8:38 pm to LSUgolf04

Charlie G's

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Posted by GeauxldMember

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Posted on 12/12/11 at 8:39 pm to Degas

Was just about to suggest the same. The food isn't stellar by any stretch of the imagination, but the atmosphere is great for a date. Like you mention, cozy and a really nice selection of Spanish wines. They also make a pretty decent cocktail.

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Posted by tetu

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Posted on 12/12/11 at 9:20 pm to LSUgolf04

I'm probably missing one or two nice ones but this list should suffice:

French Press, Italian Market, Cafe Vermilionville, Couchon, Ruth's Chris, Pamplona, Jolie's

in that order more or less. Ruth's Chris may be higher up than couchon or cafe vermilionville since I've never made it to those two places.

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Posted by ChicagoTiger

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Posted on 12/12/11 at 9:31 pm to tetu

I'm from the Berry and come down from X-mas and my Pops takes me to Cafe Vermillionville...I enjoy it

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Posted by ChicagoTiger

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Posted on 12/12/11 at 9:31 pm to tetu

I'm from the Berry and come down from X-mas and my Pops takes me to Cafe Vermillionville...I enjoy it

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Posted by tetu

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Posted on 12/12/11 at 9:32 pm to ChicagoTiger

I got some good friends over there and a bunch of family. Most of them are good people...most of them.

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Posted by Uncle JackD

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Posted on 12/12/11 at 10:20 pm to LSUgolf04

Charlie G's
Marcellos Italian
imonelli

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Posted by G Vice

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Posted on 12/12/11 at 10:28 pm to LSUgolf04

I agree with the prior posts......and personally, Charlie G's is your best option.

Pamplona is very good. Very good mixologists at the bar. Has a separate absinthe menu, if you are in to that. Food is good. Cozy atmosphere. Other downtown establishments are close by, if you want that option.

Bella Figura is also very good, but is a more quiet atmosphere.

Good luck and let us know how it goes wherever you go.

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Posted by Janky

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Posted on 12/13/11 at 7:06 am to G Vice

Is Mazen still opened? Any of those places will do. However, I would suggest skipping desert and driving to phares' and eating cheesecake at the bar. One will be plenty for both of you.

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Posted by Boudreaux35

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Posted on 12/13/11 at 7:28 am to Uncle JackD