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Lunch recommendations Lafayette or Opelousas
Posted on 4/16/24 at 11:20 am
Posted on 4/16/24 at 11:20 am
I will be meeting up with family this Sunday to celebrate my wife's birthday. Would appreciate some feedback . Preferably seafood or just an interesting place.
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Posted on 4/16/24 at 12:04 pm to BilltheTiger
The new Chimes in Lafayette is a neat looking space. If the weather is nice, the outdoor area would be enjoyable.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 12:08 pm to BilltheTiger
I wouldn’t recommend anywhere in Opelousas. Maybe steamboat warehouse or cafe Josephine if you don’t want to do Lafayette.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 12:15 pm to BilltheTiger
Sunday will limit your options. If you have to eat in Opelousas, Soileau's Dinner Club is about it. Decent for Opelousas, below average when compared to Lafayette establishments. Service can be slow. Been around since the 1930's and not the best part of town.
Prejeans in Carencro / I-49 is under new ownership and has improved some of the older menu items. They do sell boiled crawfish and charbroiled oysters if that's on your short list. Touristy, and a Cajun band plays music at times which is unique & entertaining. Food is good, not outstanding compared to the early 90's when Chef Graham was in the kitchen.
Don's Seafood Hut on Johnson Street. Will likely be packed like rats since it's in the middle of Lafayette, open on Sundays, and lots or regulars eat there after morning church. Service can also be slow when it's packed. Charbroiled oysters are solid with a large menu and variety of seafood dishes.
Fezzo's has pretty decent food but located in Scott or Broussard. If choosing between the aforementioned, I'd probably do Prejeans based on location, and people from out of town will enjoy the food. Locals eat elsewehere since there are better options, especially Mon-Sat. Others will chime in with their .02 cents
Prejeans in Carencro / I-49 is under new ownership and has improved some of the older menu items. They do sell boiled crawfish and charbroiled oysters if that's on your short list. Touristy, and a Cajun band plays music at times which is unique & entertaining. Food is good, not outstanding compared to the early 90's when Chef Graham was in the kitchen.
Don's Seafood Hut on Johnson Street. Will likely be packed like rats since it's in the middle of Lafayette, open on Sundays, and lots or regulars eat there after morning church. Service can also be slow when it's packed. Charbroiled oysters are solid with a large menu and variety of seafood dishes.
Fezzo's has pretty decent food but located in Scott or Broussard. If choosing between the aforementioned, I'd probably do Prejeans based on location, and people from out of town will enjoy the food. Locals eat elsewehere since there are better options, especially Mon-Sat. Others will chime in with their .02 cents
Posted on 4/16/24 at 12:18 pm to diat150
Lafayette is actually better. We would be driving over from Baton Rouge and my daughter is headed back to Houston so it is more convenient.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 12:28 pm to BilltheTiger
Steamboat warehouse. You won’t be disappointed
Posted on 4/16/24 at 1:04 pm to Got Blaze
Southern Social is open on Sundays from 10:30 - 2:00.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 2:00 pm to Darla Hood
I really do appreciate all the suggestions. This has been very helpful.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 7:19 pm to BilltheTiger
For one of the better lunches, try Poches in Breaux Bridge!
MONDAY
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Your choice of: Smothered Beef, Pork Backbone Stew, Baked Chicken, Crawfish Etouffee, Red or White Beans and Sausage
Your side of: Mashed Potatoes, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Sweet Peas or Black-Eyed Peas
TUESDAY
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Your choice of: Smothered Pork Chops, Smothered Rabbit, Meatball Stew, Fried Chicken, Crawfish Etouffee
Your side of: Smothered Potatoes with Tasso, Green Bean Casserole, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
WEDNESDAY
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Your choice of: Marinated Pork, Stuffed Pork Chops, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken, BBQ Sausage, BBQ Chicken Wraps, Crawfish Etouffee
Your side of: Baked Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
THURSDAY
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Your choice of: Pork Roast, Beef Roast, Sausage Stew, Fried Chicken, Chicken & Tasso Fettuccine, Crawfish Etouffee
Your side of: Corn Maque Choux, Sweet Potato Crunch, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
FRIDAY
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Your choice of: Fried Fish, Fried Shrimp, Fried Fish Patties, Crawfish Etouffee, Crawfish Fettuccine, Chicken Stew, Hamburger Steak, Baked-Stuffed Catfish, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
SATURDAY
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Your choice of: Pork Backbone Stew, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Stuffed Pork Chops, BBQ Ribeyes, Fried Fish, Fried Shrimp
Your side of: Green Beans, Cheesy Corn Grits with Tasso, Fried Potato Wedges, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
SUNDAY
10:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Your choice of: BBQ Chicken, BBQ Pork Steak , BBQ Sausage
Your side of: Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, French Fries, Homemade BBQ Sauce
DINNER MENU
Mon-Sat: 2:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Your choice of: Fried Fish, Fried Shrimp, Crawfish Etouffee
Your side of: Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, French Fries
** Chicken and Sausage gumbo is available in season
MONDAY
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Your choice of: Smothered Beef, Pork Backbone Stew, Baked Chicken, Crawfish Etouffee, Red or White Beans and Sausage
Your side of: Mashed Potatoes, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Sweet Peas or Black-Eyed Peas
TUESDAY
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Your choice of: Smothered Pork Chops, Smothered Rabbit, Meatball Stew, Fried Chicken, Crawfish Etouffee
Your side of: Smothered Potatoes with Tasso, Green Bean Casserole, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
WEDNESDAY
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Your choice of: Marinated Pork, Stuffed Pork Chops, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken, BBQ Sausage, BBQ Chicken Wraps, Crawfish Etouffee
Your side of: Baked Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
THURSDAY
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Your choice of: Pork Roast, Beef Roast, Sausage Stew, Fried Chicken, Chicken & Tasso Fettuccine, Crawfish Etouffee
Your side of: Corn Maque Choux, Sweet Potato Crunch, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
FRIDAY
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Your choice of: Fried Fish, Fried Shrimp, Fried Fish Patties, Crawfish Etouffee, Crawfish Fettuccine, Chicken Stew, Hamburger Steak, Baked-Stuffed Catfish, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
SATURDAY
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Your choice of: Pork Backbone Stew, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Stuffed Pork Chops, BBQ Ribeyes, Fried Fish, Fried Shrimp
Your side of: Green Beans, Cheesy Corn Grits with Tasso, Fried Potato Wedges, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
SUNDAY
10:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Your choice of: BBQ Chicken, BBQ Pork Steak , BBQ Sausage
Your side of: Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, French Fries, Homemade BBQ Sauce
DINNER MENU
Mon-Sat: 2:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Your choice of: Fried Fish, Fried Shrimp, Crawfish Etouffee
Your side of: Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, French Fries
** Chicken and Sausage gumbo is available in season
Posted on 4/16/24 at 10:56 pm to BilltheTiger
Little Big Cup in Arnaudville, about 30 mins outside Lafayette but would be a cool setting to celebrate her birthday. Would need a reservation.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 11:09 pm to BilltheTiger
Let us know where you went and how it was. It helps others.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 4:05 pm to Gris Gris
Cafe Syndie Mae in Breaux Bridge is the place to go....great food, music and atmosphere....make a reservation ASAP because they are in high demand for Sunday lunch!
Posted on 4/17/24 at 4:48 pm to Poppy201
quote:
Cafe Syndie Mae in Breaux Bridge is the place to go....
I say this every time Sydnie Mae is mentioned because it needs to be said.......get the pork chop.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 7:53 am to BilltheTiger
walkons 
Posted on 4/18/24 at 8:16 am to Darla Hood
quote:Five downvotes for this recommendation. I’ll discount three as my regular haters (hey y’all), but five makes me wonder what y’all don’t like about Southern Social?
Southern Social is open on Sundays from 10:30 - 2:00.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 9:23 am to Poppy201
quote:
Cafe Syndie Mae in Breaux Bridge is the place to go....great food, music and atmosphere....make a reservation ASAP because they are in high demand for Sunday lunch!
thanks for dropping this recommendation. We went last night for the sinatra night and it was awesome. Really enjoyed it. sinatra night is cant miss in the future.
The food and drinks were very good also.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 9:57 am to diat150
quote:
We went last night for the sinatra night and it was awesome
thx for sharing as the Mrs. loves her some Frank. Will definitely make reservations in the near future. What did you order ? The pork chop is incredible.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 10:25 am to Got Blaze
i got the pork chop. it was really tender.
the band also does a crooner night at cafe bella so you may want to follow both on facebook to see when they will be coming back.
the band also does a crooner night at cafe bella so you may want to follow both on facebook to see when they will be coming back.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 8:35 pm to BilltheTiger
Palace Cafe in Opelousas. Iconic. But not eclectic, expensive or chi chi. If you want to impress your in laws go there. If you need to impress yourself go elsewhere.
Like Dwyers in Lafayette.
Like Dwyers in Lafayette.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 10:15 pm to Got Blaze
We had a family get together at Don's about 1.5 years back and it very good. Would gladly go back.
Had one at Prejeans about 6 years (?) ago and it was a letdown. Glad to hear it's under new mgmt.
Had one at Prejeans about 6 years (?) ago and it was a letdown. Glad to hear it's under new mgmt.
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