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Family friendly eats in Lafayette
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:01 am
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:01 am
Taking the family to Lafayette for the weekend- probably go to Avery Island, do a Swamp Tour, and other activities that will entertain a 10 & 6 year old. Looking for lunch/dinner spots that they’ll enjoy. TIA 
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Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:49 am to LSUGUMBO
HOOK AND BOIL
209 N Morgan Ave, Broussard, LA
209 N Morgan Ave, Broussard, LA
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:51 am to LSUGUMBO
I haven't been to Avery Island in a long time, but there's a restaurant nearby called Restaurant 1868 that's open 9 AM - 3 PM.
If I were taking the kids to lunch/dinner, I'd try to find a place with a patio to take advantage of the good weather. Recs I'll give are patio-based, and not a full endorsement of the food. These are off the top of my head.
Agave Downtown/Kaliste/Bertrand/Youngsville, Lafayette (disclaimer: not a big fan of their food, but good atmosphere)
Hook and Boil, Broussard
Fezzo's, Broussard
Deanos Bertrand, Lafayette
Mandez Seafood Bar and Grill (small patio), Lafayette
Also have the Farmer and Artisan Market at Moncus Park on Saturday if y'all have time: LINK
If I were taking the kids to lunch/dinner, I'd try to find a place with a patio to take advantage of the good weather. Recs I'll give are patio-based, and not a full endorsement of the food. These are off the top of my head.
Agave Downtown/Kaliste/Bertrand/Youngsville, Lafayette (disclaimer: not a big fan of their food, but good atmosphere)
Hook and Boil, Broussard
Fezzo's, Broussard
Deanos Bertrand, Lafayette
Mandez Seafood Bar and Grill (small patio), Lafayette
Also have the Farmer and Artisan Market at Moncus Park on Saturday if y'all have time: LINK
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 11:54 am
Posted on 3/21/18 at 12:09 pm to Baers Foot
Where are you doing the swamp tour?
The Tabasco restaurant on Avery Island suuuuuks. It's a cool place to chill out but damn the food is terrible.
If I were you I'd pack a picnic lunch and eat it at the Jungle Gardens.
The Tabasco restaurant on Avery Island suuuuuks. It's a cool place to chill out but damn the food is terrible.
If I were you I'd pack a picnic lunch and eat it at the Jungle Gardens.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 12:17 pm to LSUGUMBO
Poor Boys Riverside Inn is fine for families. It has a large menu and the food is very good.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:41 pm to BitBuster
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Where are you doing the swamp tour?
Not sure yet. Looks like there are several around that are pretty similarly priced. Suggestions welcome for that as well
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:15 pm to LSUGUMBO
Eat lunch at Cafe Jefferson on Jefferson Island after visiting Avery Island.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 5:29 am to LSUGUMBO
Cajun Country Swamp Tours at Lake Martin. Ask if Shawn is available. $20 for two hours. LeBlanc's is also good. Do not use Champagne's.
The problem with the swamp tour you can get from a place like McGee's in Henderson (now owned by the Boy Scouts, btw) is that their pontoon boats can't go into the parts of the swamp that are the prettiest, where the trees are close together. They can only do that when the water is pretty high, and sometimes that's only once or twice every couple of years.
There is a more expensive tour called The Atchafalaya Experience. Small boat in the Atchafalaya from a guy out of Lafayette. I haven't done it, but I've heard he's very good. Whereas the others I mentioned are not private tours, I'm pretty sure the Atchafalaya Experience is.
The problem with the swamp tour you can get from a place like McGee's in Henderson (now owned by the Boy Scouts, btw) is that their pontoon boats can't go into the parts of the swamp that are the prettiest, where the trees are close together. They can only do that when the water is pretty high, and sometimes that's only once or twice every couple of years.
There is a more expensive tour called The Atchafalaya Experience. Small boat in the Atchafalaya from a guy out of Lafayette. I haven't done it, but I've heard he's very good. Whereas the others I mentioned are not private tours, I'm pretty sure the Atchafalaya Experience is.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 6:09 am to LSUGUMBO
Dat Firey Crab, Baw!
Posted on 3/22/18 at 7:49 am to NewIberiaHaircut
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Eat lunch at Cafe Jefferson on Jefferson Island after visiting Avery Island.
This is actually fantastic advice. The weather should be beautiful, they have great outdoor seating, and the food there is decent. It's only about a 30min drive from Avery Island.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:28 am to Uncle JackD
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Dat Firey Crab, Baw!
You been?
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:38 am to Janky
Nahhhh 
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:47 am to Uncle JackD
Reading some of the reviews now. So far, this is my favorite.
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I was a big fan of Joe's crab shack. This place rocks. 10 times better. I ate the Dungeness crab. Omg the bomb . Highly recommend .please try the place one time and your hooked.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:50 am to BitBuster
The seafood bisque there is delicious! The quarter muffaletta is also good (can't say how it compares to Central Grocery because it's been years since I had one from there, but definitely better than some you can get in Lafayette).
Posted on 3/22/18 at 9:48 am to NewIberiaHaircut
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Eat lunch at Cafe Jefferson on Jefferson Island after visiting Avery Island.
this is the correct advice
Posted on 3/22/18 at 3:12 pm to LSUGUMBO
Bon temps in laffy
Posted on 3/23/18 at 10:35 pm to Baers Foot
Went to Mandez’s when we got in tonight- food was really good. I wish it wasn’t Friday, because I really wanted to try something non-seafood.
Probably Breakfast at the hotel and lunch at Avery Island (Easter Egg Hunt and Festival starts at 11).
How is Blue Dog cafe? Somebody else recommended it to me, and wife is interested, but I can probably talk her out of it if it’s no good.
Probably Breakfast at the hotel and lunch at Avery Island (Easter Egg Hunt and Festival starts at 11).
How is Blue Dog cafe? Somebody else recommended it to me, and wife is interested, but I can probably talk her out of it if it’s no good.
Posted on 3/23/18 at 10:40 pm to LSUGUMBO
McDonalds
Burger King
Taco Bell
Whataburger
Chilis
Applebees
Any Mexican Joint
Sonic
Jack in the Box
Burger King
Taco Bell
Whataburger
Chilis
Applebees
Any Mexican Joint
Sonic
Jack in the Box
Posted on 3/23/18 at 10:48 pm to tduecen
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Burger King
Driving into town
Daughter (6): Oh my God they have a Burger King here, too!
Son (10): Look there’s a Firehouse Subs in Lafayette!
Posted on 3/23/18 at 10:51 pm to LSUGUMBO
Bring the kids to Bayou Teche around noon, they should have food going, a band playing, the cigar truck, and beer...
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