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Randol's Cajun Restaurant in Lafayette Closing
Posted on 11/22/21 at 8:59 am
Posted on 11/22/21 at 8:59 am
For more than 50-years Lafayette locals joined tourists from around the globe to dine on plates of Cajun crawfish and crabs, then dance off the dinner to the sounds of Acadiana music. That era has ended. Restaurateur Frank Randol has closed the doors on his restaurant and associated seafood processing business.
Randol’s Restaurant has been a stalwart known for the promotion of Louisiana seafood and culture.
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Randol’s Restaurant has been a stalwart known for the promotion of Louisiana seafood and culture.
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This post was edited on 11/22/21 at 9:01 am
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Posted on 11/22/21 at 8:59 am to ItzMe1972
Damn
Posted on 11/22/21 at 8:59 am to ItzMe1972
Let’s be honest. This place has sucked for years now.
Posted on 11/22/21 at 9:01 am to roguetiger15
quote:You're right, but I'm still sad for nostalgic reasons even though I haven't danced/eaten there since 2011.
Let’s be honest. This place has sucked for years now.
Posted on 11/22/21 at 9:05 am to ItzMe1972
Another casualty from drilling economy tanking
This post was edited on 11/22/21 at 9:07 am
Posted on 11/22/21 at 9:07 am to ItzMe1972
The place is an institution. The food was always OK. I have several friends who moved away and when they would come back to visit with their kids, they would always take the kids to Randols to eat and dance.
Also, the Randol family has been very generous without getting public notice. They have donated tens (maybe hundreds) of thousands of dollars in direct scholarships for many years.
Also, the Randol family has been very generous without getting public notice. They have donated tens (maybe hundreds) of thousands of dollars in direct scholarships for many years.
This post was edited on 11/22/21 at 9:08 am
Posted on 11/22/21 at 9:21 am to ItzMe1972
Cajun cooking is overrated, unhealthy and pales in comparison to the plethora of healthier and tastier options that were likely not available in Randol’s heyday.
Posted on 11/22/21 at 9:23 am to seeinspots
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Cajun cooking is overrated, unhealthy and pales in comparison to the plethora of healthier and tastier options that were likely not available in Randol’s heyday.
Just frick right off with that shite Soy Boy.
Or troll attempt 8/10 because it certainly pissed me off.
Posted on 11/22/21 at 9:25 am to seeinspots
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Cajun cooking is overrated, unhealthy and pales in comparison to the plethora of healthier and tastier options that were likely not available in Randol’s heyday.
Are you trying to set a downvote record here?
Posted on 11/22/21 at 9:28 am to seeinspots
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Cajun cooking is overrated, unhealthy and pales in comparison to the plethora of healthier and tastier options that were likely not available in Randol’s heyday.
Posted on 11/22/21 at 9:29 am to seeinspots
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Cajun cooking is overrated, unhealthy and pales in comparison to the plethora of healthier and tastier options that were likely not available in Randol’s heyday.
I bet you're fun at parties.
Posted on 11/22/21 at 9:34 am to seeinspots
quote:I have to agree bro.
Cajun cooking is overrated
Posted on 11/22/21 at 9:40 am to White Bear
I grew up in Cajun country. Liked the food growing up but a stint in the Army introduced me to foods that I happen to like way better. Hell, the first time I had real bbq was in Denver after high school. I couldnt believe how good it was compared to the lighter fluid and Jack Millers infused shite I grew up on.
I cook all kinds of food and still use the basics of Cajun and Creole cuisine in many things I cook. I just got tired of ettouffes, courtbullion, etc. zero fricks given to the down voters. Y’all gonna die from all that bad eating anyway.
I cook all kinds of food and still use the basics of Cajun and Creole cuisine in many things I cook. I just got tired of ettouffes, courtbullion, etc. zero fricks given to the down voters. Y’all gonna die from all that bad eating anyway.
Posted on 11/22/21 at 9:40 am to VolsOut4Harambe
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Cajun cooking is overrated, unhealthy and pales in comparison to the plethora of healthier and tastier options that were likely not available in Randol’s heyday.
Bruh….you need attention? Sheesh
Posted on 11/22/21 at 9:55 am to seeinspots
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Cajun cooking is overrated, unhealthy
boiled seafood is pretty damn good dude
Posted on 11/22/21 at 10:22 am to ItzMe1972
I've only been there a few times and it was some years ago when I took the kids several times to eat and watch the dancing which they loved. All of our meals there were good to my surprise. If I recall, they sold fresh crabmeat and maybe a few other things out of the restaurant. I remember whatever I ordered with crabmeat was fresh and I enjoyed the seafood gumbo.
I don't know if I'd have gone there again, but I do hate to see it closing. It was a fun time for something different. The folks there always looked to be having a good old time and tourists enjoyed the show.
ETA: I remember the crawfish bisque with boulettes being very good as well.
I don't know if I'd have gone there again, but I do hate to see it closing. It was a fun time for something different. The folks there always looked to be having a good old time and tourists enjoyed the show.
ETA: I remember the crawfish bisque with boulettes being very good as well.
This post was edited on 11/22/21 at 10:25 am
Posted on 11/22/21 at 10:33 am to ItzMe1972
Any word who bought the place?
Probably gonna be another Legends.
Probably gonna be another Legends.
Posted on 11/22/21 at 11:02 am to ItzMe1972
I think they stayed alive pre-Covid due to tourists, more than locals.
I don’t care for Frank Randol. At all. The food was sometimes good, more often mediocre, and occasionally bad. I’m still sad they’re closing due to people losing jobs, one less venue for Cajun bands to play, and one less dance floor for some fun Cajun two-stepping.
I don’t care for Frank Randol. At all. The food was sometimes good, more often mediocre, and occasionally bad. I’m still sad they’re closing due to people losing jobs, one less venue for Cajun bands to play, and one less dance floor for some fun Cajun two-stepping.
Posted on 11/22/21 at 1:35 pm to ItzMe1972
Word on the street is that Superior Bar and Grill bought the land and is tearing Randol's down...we shall see.
Posted on 11/22/21 at 3:17 pm to ItzMe1972
I want to grab that alligator out front.
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