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Soileau's Dinner Club
Posted on 10/20/25 at 1:49 pm
Posted on 10/20/25 at 1:49 pm
So this place has been on my list for a few years but looking at online reviews it seems they have gone downhill. Has anyone eaten there recently and is it as mediocre as the reviews suggest? Is there any other similar type place w/ seafood that would be good for lunch on the Saturday after Thanksgiving? We will be driving from NOLA to Nachitoches that day so something in the Opelousas area give or take 30 miles would be idea. I'm also gonna drive through Whiteville where my Mawmaw was born and Stelly's is close by and gets good reviews. Any opinions of that place?
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Posted on 10/20/25 at 2:08 pm to Zappas Stache
The neighborhood it's located in has probably gone downhill more than the restaurant. However, I have heard from folks who have been within the past few years it isn't quite as good as it used to be.
I haven't eaten there in probably 15 years or so, but man...they used to have some of the best fried shrimp and stuffed shrimp you could find in Louisiana.
I haven't eaten there in probably 15 years or so, but man...they used to have some of the best fried shrimp and stuffed shrimp you could find in Louisiana.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 2:27 pm to Zappas Stache
they used to have the best fried chicken.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 2:37 pm to Zappas Stache
If driving along the I-49 corridor, check out The Steamboat Warehouse in Washington, La. Hands down, the best restaurant in the area...
The Steamboat Warehouse
The Steamboat Warehouse
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:11 pm to tigerdup07
quote:
they used to have the best fried chicken.
I grew up on their shrimp poboys. Haven't been in forever.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:23 pm to RichJ
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The Steamboat Warehouse
That does look good but they don't open til 5pm
This post was edited on 10/20/25 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:34 pm to Zappas Stache
soileaus is nothing like it used to be but may be good enough. I wouldnt recommend it to anyone. Cafe josephine which is about 10 min south on I49 from 190 is open for lunch on saturdays and would be a much better recommendation...but they arent the cheapest place either.
This post was edited on 10/20/25 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 10/20/25 at 4:10 pm to tigerdup07
quote:
they used to have the best fried chicken.
They still do. Its excellent (although it could be seasoned a little more - that would take it over the top)
Posted on 10/20/25 at 5:32 pm to Zappas Stache
quote:
Soileau's Dinner Clubby
quote:
seems they have gone downhill. Has anyone eaten there recently and is it as mediocre as the reviews suggest?
It's dog shite. It's been dogshit for over 20 years. Go to the Steamboat in Washington.
This post was edited on 10/20/25 at 5:33 pm
Posted on 10/20/25 at 7:41 pm to saintsfan1977
quote:
Go to the Steamboat in Washington.
Unfortunately they aren't open for lunch
Posted on 10/21/25 at 5:25 am to Zappas Stache
I really like it. My favorite is the pecan brochette (pictured). The fried shrimp and tartar sauce are very good as well.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 9:19 am to moontigr
Food wise, I would say it is still good.
As one person said, pecan brochette is really good.
Service wise, tough to get good service in Opelousas.
From there, and usually when on an extended stay back home we order from there.
As one person said, pecan brochette is really good.
Service wise, tough to get good service in Opelousas.
From there, and usually when on an extended stay back home we order from there.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 9:49 am to Zappas Stache
I like it and as someone else mentioned the Pecan Brochette is good. I think all their fried seafood dishes are good and they have the best homemade Tartar Sauce.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 10:23 am to Zappas Stache
quote:Dang, we are probably related.
I'm also gonna drive through Whiteville where my Mawmaw was born
Posted on 10/21/25 at 10:48 am to AlxTgr
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Dang, we are probably related.
Well crap
Posted on 10/21/25 at 11:10 am to Zappas Stache
I know, right?
Posted on 10/21/25 at 3:44 pm to Zappas Stache
Just stop at mamas fried chicken and make sure you get the dirty rice as your side.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 4:04 pm to RichJ
quote:
If driving along the I-49 corridor, check out The Steamboat Warehouse in Washington, La. Hands down, the best restaurant in the area...
The Steamboat Warehouse
Was going to post this. OP, you may want to call them and make a reservation. They can get crowded
Posted on 10/21/25 at 4:37 pm to duckblind56
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The Steamboat Warehouse
a. is not open for lunch
b. does not accept reservations
Posted on 10/21/25 at 4:42 pm to Nonc Chu Rouge
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they have the best homemade Tartar Sauce.
x 100 ... wife is from the Big O and I've dined at Soileau's countless times. I've always ordered the (2) soft shell crab dinner or the NY Strip. You can buy the tartar sauce to-go if you want.
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