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Restaurants in Lafayette

Posted on 5/27/10 at 6:01 pm
Posted by marie antoinette
Member since Nov 2007
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Posted on 5/27/10 at 6:01 pm
The BF is moving in two weeks to Lafayette and we don't really know of decent restaurants in the area.

We're not picky and will at least try anything. I'm trying to stay away from chain type places.

So TIA for recommendations!
Posted by tigeryat
God's Country
Member since Oct 2005
2911 posts
Posted on 5/27/10 at 7:49 pm to
Try the Italian Food Market on Johnston. Very good, very small restaurant. The chef owns the restaurant and sometimes takes orders and serves. They run out of the chicken catchatori every night. Best tomatoe sauce in town.

Review

I have more ideas. What do you like to eat?

Posted by Ole Geauxt
KnowLa.
Member since Dec 2007
50880 posts
Posted on 5/27/10 at 7:54 pm to
Laura's for lunch...southern soul food
Posted by marie antoinette
Member since Nov 2007
6012 posts
Posted on 5/27/10 at 7:56 pm to
quote:

What do you like to eat?


almost anything.

there's an indian place masala's(?) we're trying first.
he LOVES thai. i'm not crazy about it but i'll deal with it.

honestly we eat almost everything and not afraid to try new things.
Posted by tigeryat
God's Country
Member since Oct 2005
2911 posts
Posted on 5/27/10 at 7:56 pm to
One more good one you would like.

Nash's in Broussard

Best Osso Bucco. Good seafood, and steaks. Located 10 minutes from Lafayette.


Posted by tigeryat
God's Country
Member since Oct 2005
2911 posts
Posted on 5/27/10 at 8:00 pm to
I'm not a fan of Marsala's, but then maybe I've never had good Indian food. I like the curry dishes at Pimon Thai on Johnston. The Pad Thai and coconut soup is very good. There is also a good Thai buffet on Kaliste Saloom, Thai Cuisine.
Posted by tigeryat
God's Country
Member since Oct 2005
2911 posts
Posted on 5/27/10 at 8:16 pm to
If y'all are new to town, you need to go to Lafonda's. It's mexican and most say it's overrated, and it probably is.

Margaritas are killer.

Welcome to Lafayette.
Posted by CP3LSU25
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2009
51150 posts
Posted on 5/27/10 at 8:18 pm to
Hot Food Express in lafayette
Posted by marie antoinette
Member since Nov 2007
6012 posts
Posted on 5/27/10 at 8:36 pm to
I lived in Lafayette for a year but that was 5 years ago.

He's been working there for a while but permanently moving soon. Someone he worked with recommended marsala's so that's why he wants to try it.

Mexican is probably my favorite.. I've heard of Lafonda's but it's always been mixed reviews so I'll definitely try that!

Thanks!
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
97580 posts
Posted on 5/27/10 at 8:39 pm to
Blue Dog
Pamplona
Cafe Vermilionville
Agrave
Guamas
T-Coons
Imonelli
French Press
Poor Boy's Riverside Inn
This post was edited on 5/27/10 at 8:43 pm
Posted by CP3LSU25
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2009
51150 posts
Posted on 5/27/10 at 11:40 pm to
quote:

in Lafayette
Blue Dog
Pamplona
Cafe Vermilionville
Agrave
Guamas
T-Coons
Imonelli
French Press
Poor Boy's Riverside Inn



good list. Add fezzo's and la pizzeria
Posted by Count Chocula
Tier 5 and proud
Member since Feb 2009
63908 posts
Posted on 5/27/10 at 11:53 pm to
quote:

I've heard of Lafonda's but it's always been mixed reviews so I'll definitely try that!


Go to drink and socialize. If you eat, they prolly got some of the best fried chicken in town
Posted by Count Chocula
Tier 5 and proud
Member since Feb 2009
63908 posts
Posted on 5/27/10 at 11:55 pm to
quote:

in Lafayette
Blue Dog
Pamplona
Cafe Vermilionville
Agrave
Guamas
T-Coons
Imonelli
French Press
Poor Boy's Riverside Inn



Charlie G's

and the famous all you can eat Popeyes buffet.... corner of Pinhook and S college
good list. Add fezzo's and la pizzeria
Posted by TheHiddenFlask
The Welsh red light district
Member since Jul 2008
18384 posts
Posted on 5/28/10 at 12:17 am to
Coyote Blue is better in Lafayette.
Phares' is probably the best restaurant in the city, but is kind of still an unknown. Get the charbroiled oysters.
If you want seafood, drive to abbeville (shucks, blacks, dupuys)
Don's is a good place for an old fashioned or any hand made drink.
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
97580 posts
Posted on 5/28/10 at 8:36 am to
I forgot about Phares', it's definitely up there.
Posted by A Mite Ee One
Vermilionville
Member since Mar 2008
2194 posts
Posted on 5/28/10 at 8:44 am to
Dwyers and Judice Inn are great lunch spots
Posted by Bussemer
Heading South
Member since Dec 2007
2517 posts
Posted on 5/28/10 at 9:00 am to
quote:

Blue Dog
Pamplona
Cafe Vermilionville
Agrave
Guamas
T-Coons
Imonelli
French Press
Poor Boy's Riverside Inn
Charlie G's


Pimon Thai
I still like Tsunami, but I know it gets hate here
Filling Station on Jefferson is my favorite outdoor spot.
Dwight's on Johnston
Bonnie Bell's Bistro
T-coons for gut busting plate lunches

Eat Lafayette
Acadiana Eats

Chicken should add Lafayette to the dining guide before BR, we all know there's nowhere to eat there anyway.
This post was edited on 5/28/10 at 10:04 am
Posted by 91TIGER
Lafayette
Member since Aug 2006
17643 posts
Posted on 5/28/10 at 9:41 am to
quote:

Coyote Blues is OVERRATED.
Phares' is OK BUT OVERPRICED the best restaurant in the city, but is kind of still an unknown. DON'T Get the charbroiled oysters (WAY TOO SALTY).
If you want seafood, drive to abbeville (shucks, blacks, dupuys) (CORRECT)
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
97580 posts
Posted on 5/28/10 at 9:48 am to
Black's seems like it's under new ownership every time I go and it's been living off reputation for the last 10 years. Phares' is owned by the same people as Shuck's I believe.
Posted by A Mite Ee One
Vermilionville
Member since Mar 2008
2194 posts
Posted on 5/28/10 at 9:51 am to
quote:

Black's seems like it's under new ownership every time I go and it's been living off reputation for the last 10 years.



Very true.
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