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Lafayette Area Recommendations
Posted on 1/5/23 at 11:16 am
Posted on 1/5/23 at 11:16 am
I am working down here for a couple weeks and want to eat where the locals eat. I’m in New Iberia during the day and staying in Lafayette. I don’t mind driving 30-45 minutes outside Lafayette for any hidden gems in smaller towns. Thanks in advance
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Posted on 1/5/23 at 11:32 am to slapnuts74
walkons 
Posted on 1/5/23 at 11:37 am to Deep Purple Haze
Pop's Po Boys
Posted on 1/5/23 at 11:49 am to slapnuts74
Right by New Iberia off highway 88, LA 88 Discount Food Mart has the best chicken on a stick and plate lunches
Posted on 1/5/23 at 11:59 am to slapnuts74
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don’t mind driving 30-45 minutes outside Lafayette
Dupuy's in Abbeville.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 12:01 pm to slapnuts74
If you like seafood, try to drive to Abbeville one evening and hit up Dupuy's. Pop's is really solid for po-boys as is The Villager in Maurice. Social has awesome bourbon and almost all of the entrees are very good - I'd rec either the hanger steak or burger there. For a sports bar, Pete's isn't bad at all.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 12:08 pm to TDTOM
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Dupuy's in Abbeville.
Agreed and get some raw oysters while you're at it.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 12:27 pm to slapnuts74
Poor Boys Riverside Inn in Broussard. Short drive.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 12:36 pm to MAROON
I'm sorry, but pop's is just not good. Their poboy menu is creative, but all their food just taste like salt. Their catfish poboy is awful.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 12:42 pm to slapnuts74
don't limit yourself the city area establishments. Go to the country and out of town areas where you can truly experience the Cajun food and way of life.
Cafe Jefferson at Rip Van Winkle Gardens has solid food and beautiful views of the Lake Peignuer which has a very cool history, Lake nearly drained due to drilling rig puncturing the salt dome below. (see pic below) LP documentary
Brenda's Diner in New Iberia has very good creole / soul food: shrimp stew, turkey wings, rice n gravy, fried chicken, etc..
R&M Boiling Point is on Hwy 90 and the boiled seafood, crabs. shrimp, crawfish, fried seadfood platter, etc...
Abbeville: Riverfront, Shucks, Dupuys,
Suire's Grocery is a 35-40 minute drive towards Kaplan, LA. One of the last places Anthony Bourdain ate when filming his show. Turtle sauce piquant is solid.
Shade Tree Cafe in Broussard is the REAL DEAL ... 219 S Eola Rd, Broussard, LA . Open from Tues ~ Fri, 11am - 2pm and 5pm - 9pm . If you go once, you'll end up going back 3-4 more times.
Don't sleep on the Breaux Bridge area Poche's Market & Restaurant and Glenda's Creole Kitchen are a must place to eat
Lake Peignuer
Cafe Jefferson at Rip Van Winkle Gardens has solid food and beautiful views of the Lake Peignuer which has a very cool history, Lake nearly drained due to drilling rig puncturing the salt dome below. (see pic below) LP documentary
Brenda's Diner in New Iberia has very good creole / soul food: shrimp stew, turkey wings, rice n gravy, fried chicken, etc..
R&M Boiling Point is on Hwy 90 and the boiled seafood, crabs. shrimp, crawfish, fried seadfood platter, etc...
Abbeville: Riverfront, Shucks, Dupuys,
Suire's Grocery is a 35-40 minute drive towards Kaplan, LA. One of the last places Anthony Bourdain ate when filming his show. Turtle sauce piquant is solid.
Shade Tree Cafe in Broussard is the REAL DEAL ... 219 S Eola Rd, Broussard, LA . Open from Tues ~ Fri, 11am - 2pm and 5pm - 9pm . If you go once, you'll end up going back 3-4 more times.
Don't sleep on the Breaux Bridge area Poche's Market & Restaurant and Glenda's Creole Kitchen are a must place to eat
Lake Peignuer
Posted on 1/5/23 at 12:44 pm to slapnuts74
Ill let others tell you about Lafayette proper.
Scott: Uncle T's Oyster bar
Sunset: café Josephine
Arnaudville: Little Big Cup (Brunch), Teche brewery.
Scott: Uncle T's Oyster bar
Sunset: café Josephine
Arnaudville: Little Big Cup (Brunch), Teche brewery.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 12:46 pm to Got Blaze
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Don't sleep on the Breaux Bridge area Poche's Market & Restaurant and Glenda's Creole Kitchen are a must place to eat
I enjoy the pork chop at Sydney Mae.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 1:02 pm to TDTOM
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I enjoy the pork chop at Sydnie Mae.
Good Lawd that pork chop is incredible. A group of friends went to Cafe Sydnie Mae last month for a b-day dinner. The pork chop was tender, juicy, and could be cut with a spoon. I asked the owner how was it made ? Brined for 24 hours and then sous vide for 12 hours. Arguably the best pork chop I've ever had. It was better than my wife's wagyu flat iron steak. Killer ambience and the live smooth jazz music was perfect
Posted on 1/5/23 at 1:49 pm to slapnuts74
For Lafayette proper, if you want to eat where the locals eat and have a few weeks:
1) La Fonda (more about the atmosphere and drinks than the food)
2) Judice Inn for old school burger and chips.
3) Vestal is the newest, most popular spot now for more elevated food.
4) Poor Boys Riverside Inn
5) Old Tyme Grocery for Poboys. Also, Pop's or Chris'
6) Johnson's Boucanerie for smoked meats/bbq
7) Marcellos for italian
8)Pizza is a toss up between Alesi's (old world) and Deano's (new world). Central Pizza is the newcomer and is great. Antoni's in the oil center is also awesome.
9) T-Coons or Dwyers are longtime spots for breakfast and lunch.
10) Blu Basil for Thai
11) Mazen Grill for a steak
12) Rachael's for an awesome plate lunch
13) Dwight's for Sunday bbq plate lunches
I would spend a day travelling out to Arnaudville to the Little Big Cup or Sunset to Cafe Josephine. Same goes for Dupuy's in Abbeville.
If you are in New Iberia, drive down to Cypremort Point and catch a sunset at the Bayview. It's cheap, freezer-to-fryer type foods (pretty decent burgers) at a little refueling dock, but the drinks are strong and the views are great.
There's also going to be every choice imaginable for cajun meats. Best Stop, Dons, Hebert's, Kartchners, Bourque's, NuNus. Billy's.
If you also need recommendations for a gym or personal trainer let me know
1) La Fonda (more about the atmosphere and drinks than the food)
2) Judice Inn for old school burger and chips.
3) Vestal is the newest, most popular spot now for more elevated food.
4) Poor Boys Riverside Inn
5) Old Tyme Grocery for Poboys. Also, Pop's or Chris'
6) Johnson's Boucanerie for smoked meats/bbq
7) Marcellos for italian
8)Pizza is a toss up between Alesi's (old world) and Deano's (new world). Central Pizza is the newcomer and is great. Antoni's in the oil center is also awesome.
9) T-Coons or Dwyers are longtime spots for breakfast and lunch.
10) Blu Basil for Thai
11) Mazen Grill for a steak
12) Rachael's for an awesome plate lunch
13) Dwight's for Sunday bbq plate lunches
I would spend a day travelling out to Arnaudville to the Little Big Cup or Sunset to Cafe Josephine. Same goes for Dupuy's in Abbeville.
If you are in New Iberia, drive down to Cypremort Point and catch a sunset at the Bayview. It's cheap, freezer-to-fryer type foods (pretty decent burgers) at a little refueling dock, but the drinks are strong and the views are great.
There's also going to be every choice imaginable for cajun meats. Best Stop, Dons, Hebert's, Kartchners, Bourque's, NuNus. Billy's.
If you also need recommendations for a gym or personal trainer let me know
Posted on 1/5/23 at 2:29 pm to slapnuts74
Victor's for breakfast when in NILA.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 5:18 pm to Jsand43
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I'm sorry, but pop's is just not good
lol okay
Posted on 1/5/23 at 5:19 pm to Anguyen504
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Right by New Iberia off highway 88, LA 88 Discount Food Mart has the best chicken on a stick and plate lunches
They still haven't finished the roundabouts and turning lanes getting off 90 so it's still a shiteshow, take 89 through Youngsville if LA-88 makes the cut.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 5:21 pm to slapnuts74
Casual spots:
Spoonbill Watering Hole
Pop’s Poboys
Central Pizza
Social Southern Table & Bar
Johnson’s Boucaniere (lunch only)
If you want a nicer spot for dinner:
Vestal
Charley G’s
Marcello’s
Cafe Vermilionville
ETA: I will also concur with others in regards to Dupuys in Abbeville and Cafe Josephine in Sunset if you’re okay with a drive. Opposite directions from Lafayette, but probably about the same distance away.
Spoonbill Watering Hole
Pop’s Poboys
Central Pizza
Social Southern Table & Bar
Johnson’s Boucaniere (lunch only)
If you want a nicer spot for dinner:
Vestal
Charley G’s
Marcello’s
Cafe Vermilionville
ETA: I will also concur with others in regards to Dupuys in Abbeville and Cafe Josephine in Sunset if you’re okay with a drive. Opposite directions from Lafayette, but probably about the same distance away.
This post was edited on 1/5/23 at 5:28 pm
Posted on 1/7/23 at 7:52 pm to Epic Cajun
Shout out to Epic Cajun
We were in Lafayette for soccer today. Took the wife (no pics ) to Social Southern Table. Great wine list , cocktails looked interesting , but had wine bc of the tourny. We had the scallop appetizer. It was excellent. Micro greens and green apples over Brie homeny grits. Kept it lite for lunch course , Chicken Ceasar flat bread. The bread crust was really nice. Very airy. Topping was also solid. Atmosphere was that of a high end bar and grill. We compared it to a few places in Breckinridge from an indoor atmosphere standpoint. Cocktail menu looked strong. Other menu items also looked strong. Wife would def go back and she is extremely hard when she judges dining establishments. Very clean. Solid service. Very solid food and wine list. Would highly recommend for a lunch, casual dinner or post work drinks/apps.
We were in Lafayette for soccer today. Took the wife (no pics ) to Social Southern Table. Great wine list , cocktails looked interesting , but had wine bc of the tourny. We had the scallop appetizer. It was excellent. Micro greens and green apples over Brie homeny grits. Kept it lite for lunch course , Chicken Ceasar flat bread. The bread crust was really nice. Very airy. Topping was also solid. Atmosphere was that of a high end bar and grill. We compared it to a few places in Breckinridge from an indoor atmosphere standpoint. Cocktail menu looked strong. Other menu items also looked strong. Wife would def go back and she is extremely hard when she judges dining establishments. Very clean. Solid service. Very solid food and wine list. Would highly recommend for a lunch, casual dinner or post work drinks/apps.
Posted on 1/7/23 at 8:43 pm to michael corleone
I agree 100%, Social is very good. Eat there every year for our company Christmas dinner.
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