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Park Bistro
Price: Moderate•American•4.9(266)Park Bistro is in the Saint Streets area of Lafayette Louisiana and was founded by Chef Peter Cooke. Coming from New York City, Peter is excited to bring his elevated cuisine to the area. Park Bistro has indoor, outdoor and bar seating with a full beer, wine and cocktail program for you and your friends to enjoy.Marcello's of Lafayette
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(1,168)At Marcello's Wine Market Cafe we specialize in true Italian cooking. We use the freshest ingredients that reflect authentic Sicilian cuisine with a touch of Northern Italy. Shop our retail section to pair the perfect wine with your meal. You are certain to have the most unique dining experience in Lafayette.
Charley G's Seafood Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.9(1,277)Charley G's is a Lafayette favorite known for grilling aged beef & fresh Louisiana seafood over southern hardwoods. The food at Charley G's is driven by Southern inspiration and the menu changes seasonally with local seafood & produce. The casual yet upscale atmosphere has a bar area with live piano music 7 days a week. Charley G's also offers a wide assortment of specialty liquors, liqueurs & wines. Once a month Charley G's hosts a wine dinner that features wines from various regions and uniquely paired cuisine.Social Southern Table and Bar
Price: Moderate•Regional American (Southern)•4.8(859)Be real. Eat good. It is all about being true to who you are: sharing with friends and family and enjoying each other's company over a good meal. The ingredients are always fresh and that is the cornerstone of our farm-to-table approach. It's talking about dinner when you're having lunch. Have you got some positive energy to share? Or maybe your grandmother's recipe for cobbler?
Leave here and create some more good in your world. We're all a part of it.
Prejean's Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Cajun•4.6(242)Prejean's Restaurant is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Conveniently located on I49 North, just 2 miles north of I-10 in Lafayette, LA awaits Big Al, our 14-foot stuffed gator to welcome you to our warm, friendly, and casual atmosphere. Mouth watering Char-Grilled Oysters served up with a bowl of one of our Signature Gumbos or maybe a perfectly cooked juicy Steak are just some of our menu offerings that are sure to delight.
After 40 years of ownership under the Guilbeau Family, Prejean’s started a new chapter in November 2020! New owners Tim Metcalf, Greg Metcalf, & Ken Boudreaux bring a combined 75+ years of restaurant experience & a new attitude to the iconic Prejean’s Restaurant.
Our Mission is simple …
Buy the best food we can & cook it as Cajuns do.
Simply Cajun!Prejean's Restaurant Broussard
Price: Moderate•Cajun•4.7(39)Prejean's Restaurant is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Little Al, our 8-foot stuffed gator to welcome you to our warm, friendly, and casual atmosphere. Mouth watering Char-Grilled Oysters served up with a bowl of one of our Signature Gumbos or maybe a perfectly cooked juicy Steak are just some of our menu offerings that are sure to delight.
After 40 years of ownership under the Guilbeau Family, Prejean’s started a new chapter in November 2020! New owners Tim Metcalf, Greg Metcalf, & Ken Boudreaux bring a combined 75+ years of restaurant experience & a new attitude to the iconic Prejean’s Restaurant.
Our Mission is simple …
Buy the best food we can & cook it as Cajuns do.
Simply Cajun!
See what locals rave about in Lafayette
- EEdgarVIPNew Orleans / Louisiana •125 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat food and atmosphere and service by all staffMore infoMarcello's of LafayettePrice: Moderate• Italian• Lafayette•4.9
- BBillVIPNew Orleans / Louisiana •9 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoConsistently exceptional. Its amazing more people don't know about this place.More infoPark BistroPrice: Moderate• American• Lafayette•4.9
- MMilesNew Orleans / Louisiana •5 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoDelicious as usual! Great Mojitos! Delicious bread pudding and crème brûlée!More infoRuffino’s on the RiverPrice: Expensive• Steak• Lafayette•4.8
- KKimVIPBaton Rouge / Lafayette •23 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoDebra was our server. She was outstanding!! The food, as always, was perfectly cooked and delicious.More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - LafayettePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Lafayette•4.8
- SStevenNew Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoAmazing food and cocktails as always. I still dream about the mac and cheese.More infoSocial Southern Table and BarPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Lafayette•4.8
Discover Lafayette
Located in the heart of south Louisiana's Acadiana country, Lafayette is the city where Cajun and Creole cuisine originated. Whether it's seafood or freshwater fish, in Lafayette, you can have it baked, boiled, braised, blackened, or fried and seasoned to taste. Locally owned restaurants even serve alligator on their menus, and crawfish is a springtime favorite. Area chefs use fresh local ingredients in all their dishes whether it's a cheeseburger or po'boy. American restaurants serve traditional home-style dishes called plate lunches. Featuring hearty portions and a thick gravy, plate lunches are popular because they are inexpensive and quick. Cafes and bistros serve soups and sandwiches. You can also find French cuisine, Asian-style restaurants, and Mexican food in Lafayette.
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Lafayette is Randol’s
The best vegan restaurants in Lafayette are Vestal Restaurant, Ruffino’s on the River and Cafe Sydnie Mae
The best vegetarian restaurants in Lafayette are Park Bistro, Marcello's of Lafayette and Vestal Restaurant
The restaurants with the best service in Lafayette are Buffalo Wild Wings - North Lafayette, Randol’s and Crawfish Town USA
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Lafayette are Buffalo Wild Wings - North Lafayette, Randol’s and Pour Restaurant & Bar