Lafayette, Louisiana
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Lafayette, LA
"Genuine Cajun. Uniquely Creole." ~ Population: 110,257
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DINING
American

Copeland's of New Orleans 3920 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70503, 337-991-0320, "Copeland's of New Orleans restaurants are committed to the concept that every dish and meal is true to the culinary traditions and heritage of New Orleans augmented by the gracious hospitality of the Copeland Family." more... map

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 116 Alcide Dominique Road, Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-233-4220, A family-style restaurant specializing in old-fashioned southern-style cooking. Enjoy a wide variety of fresh garden veggies and cooked-to-order meats. Breakfast is also a famous specialty. more... map

Judice Inn 3134 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503, 337-984-5614, The Judice Inn has been operated by the Judice family since 1947. Serves hamburgers, cheeseburgers, potato chips, cold drinks and beer. To complete the authentic 1950's dining experience, end your meal with some old-fashioned ice cream. more... map

Lafayette's Crawfish, Steak & Seafood 1025 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-216-9024, Lafayette's menu features world-class appetizers, Gold Medal winning entrees, soups & gumbos, signature seafood dishes, expertly prepared poultry, Maine Lobster and sizzling steaks; cooked exactly the way you order them. Lafayette's Bone-in Cowboy Cut Ribeye is 16 ounces of perfection. more... map

O'Charley's Restaurant 4301 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-988-4563, Open daily for lunch and dinner, this casual dining restaurant features items such as hand cut and aged steaks, fresh cut salads with special recipe dressings, homemade yeast rolls, fresh chicken, and fresh seafood on their menu. Top it all off with their signature caramel pie. more... map

Zea Rotisserie and Grill 235 Doucet Road, Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-406-0013, Zea Restaurants feature an eclectic menu of award winning American cuisine with regional flavors created around a wood burning grill and rotisserie.  more... map


Bistro

Artmosphere 902 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70501, 337-233-3331, Bistro restaurant, bar, art gallery, and music venue where everything is made from scratch with fresh herbs from their garden. Live music is offered six days a week.  map


Cafes

a la carte 301Heymann Boulevard , Lafayette, LA 70503, 337-235-8493, The cafe is available Monday through Friday for breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  more... map

Joey's Specialty Foods & Catering 503 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-237-3661, Open for lunch Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Joey's serves an assortment of dishes including fried seafood poboy, beef tenderloin tip baked potato, crab & corn bisque, and more. They offer soups, salad, baked potatoes, poboys, sandwiches and several hot food selections daily.  more... map


Creole & Cajun

Blue Dog Café 1211 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70503, 337-237-0005, Home to good food and good art, The Blue Dog Cafe serves award winning cajun cuisine amidst the largest private collection of art by George Rodrigue. In addition to the authentic cajun favorites, innovative sauces and food combinations are created daily by award winning chefs. On Friday and Saturday nights you can enjoy live smooth jazz in the intimate atmosphere of the Blue Dog Bar. more... map

Café Vermilionville (circa Early 1800s) 1304 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70501, 337-237-0100, This French-English style home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The menu has a Cajun flavor and dress attire is required. map

Jodi's Cafe & Catering 600 Renaud Drive, Lafayette, LA 70507, 337-231-5100, Jodi's Cafe & Catering is a lunch cafe that serves Cajun & Creole meals Monday through Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Catering services are available and their facility is available for banquets, receptions, and any other event. more...

Poor Boy's Riverside Inn 240 Tubing Road, Lafayette, LA 70501, Highway 90 East at Southpark, Broussard, 337-235-8559, Operated since 1932, Poor Boy's offers Cajun inspired seafood with friendly service in a casual family environment. They offer the ultimate in Louisiana seafoods, plus alligator, emu, and live Maine Lobster. Enjoy the full service bar and fine wines. more... map

Pops Black Pot 924 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA 70507, 337-269-0440, Cajun restaurant open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. more... map

Prejean's Restaurant 3480 Northeast Evangeline Thruway (I-49) , Lafayette, LA 70501, 337-896-3247, Enjoy award-winning Cajun cuisine in a fun, casual atmosphere where you hear live Cajun music nightly. This is the best of Louisiana cuisine enjoyed by locals and travelers alike. Not fussy but full flavored. Located along I-49, take exit 2 more... map video

Randol's Cajun Restaurant 2320 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-981-7080, Dine in a casual family atmosphere with Cajun food such as shrimp and crawfish etoufee. They offer live music nightly and Cajun dancing. more... map

T-Coons 1900 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-233-0422, T-Coons goes beyond great plate lunches with dishes like smothered rabbit, stuffed pork chop and stuffed chicken breast. Entrees are served with homestyle vegetables. more... map

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA 70508, Located in Vermilionville's Festive Area, 337-233-4077, La Cuisine De Maman Restaurant (Mama's Kitchen) was modeled after a plantation overseer's house. The restaurant features two spacious dining rooms. Tasty traditional Cajun/Creole dishes are standard menu offerings. The house specialty is chicken and sausage gumbo. Restaurant hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. more... map


Delis & Sandwich Shops

Chris' Poboy's 1930 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA, 337-234-6333, Chris' Poboy's is, as the name implies, a poboy specialty restaurant. This restaurant has been a part of Acadiana for over 25 years. Open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. map

Great Harvest Bread Company 854-A Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-236-8966 , Sandwiches are served Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hot coffee and sweets are out by 7 a.m. Hot bread out of the oven is available from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. more... map

Old Tyme Grocery 218 West St. Mary Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70501, 337-235-8165, Old Tyme Grocery wins all the polls for "best sandwiches and po-boys outside New Orleans." Their specialties include the shrimp po-boy and the roast beef po-boy. more... map

Southside Bakery 2801 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503, Located in the South College Center, 337-233-8636, A family operated business, Southside Bakery features a lunch menu that includes sandwiches made with fresh baked bread, burgers, gourmet hot dogs, and salads. They also offer breakfast items, pastries, specialty cakes, seasonal king cakes, and cookies. Southside Bakery is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. more... map


Diners

Dwyer's Cafe 323 Jefferson street, Lafayette, LA 70501, 337-235-9364, A popular lunch counter downtown which specializes in omelets, pot roast with gravy and stewed chicken. Family owned and operated since 1965. map

Hub City Diner 2207 Kaliste Saloom, Suite I, Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-983-0428, Just before opening this fifties-style eatery in 1990, owner George Graham described the menu as being "diner fare with Louisiana flair." Home-style Louisiana cooking which includes meatloaf with gravy, chicken-fried steak, Louisiana Catfish, Pain Perdu Po-boy and much more. There is another location at 1412 South College Road. map


Italian

Bella Figura 1100 Camellia Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-216-6660, Enjoy lovely Italian dishes with a full bar and excellent wine list. A strolling guitarist is featured five nights weekly. map


Mexican & Southwestern

Casa Olé Restaurant 2312 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-993-9900, Casa Olé offers delicious, traditional Mexican cuisine & original margaritas. A full service bar/cantina and open-air patio add to the festive atmosphere. Their menu appeals to all ages and features a wide variety of mouth-watering entrees for lunch or dinner.  more... map

La Fonda Restaurant 3809 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503, 337-984-5630, La Fonda boasts great Texas-Mexican food since 1957. They offer a diverse menu and professional service. Enjoy one of their famous margaritas in a warm, pleasant atmosphere. more... map

Picante Mexican Restaurant 3235 Northwest Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70507, 337-896-1200, From authentic Mexican food to happy hour specials, Picante Mexican Restaurant has it all. They offer Friday night karaoke, happy hour specials, and have been serving the community for 13 years. more... map

Tampico's 5713 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503, 337-988-0102, Located in Acadiana Mall, this family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican entrees. more... map


Pizza

Chuck E- Cheese 3555 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., Lafayette, LA 70503, 337-216-9550, If you have ever been to a Chuck E. chesse then you know what its all about. As the company says,"it's where a kid can be a kid" and kids of all ages love Chuck E. Cheese. Great pizza, lots of games, and they make a birthday party for your child both easy and memorable.  more... map

Deano's Pizzarama 305 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-233-5446, Cajun pizza eatery which is well-known for the "Cajun Executioner." Also try the fresh seafood pies, the Seafood Seizure and the Marie LeVeau. more... map


Sports Bars & Pubs

Pete's Family Sports Restaurant 3903 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503, 337-981-4670, Watch your favorite sporting event on one of their 44 televisions, eat some of their award-winning burgers or other menu items, while sipping your favorite beverage. At Pete's, they offer a wide variety of kid-friendly food and arcade games for kids of all ages.  more... map


Seafood

Bailey's Seafood & Grill 5520-A Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503, 337-988-6464, Bailey's offers award-winning dishes including their gumbo, seafood stuffed speckled trout, prime rib, Louisiana jumbo lump crab cakes, and eggplant Acadiana.  map

Charley G's Seafood Grill 3809 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70503, 337-981-0108, Dine on fresh grilled seafood with a south Louisiana flair in Charley G's casual atmosphere. more... map

Don's Seafood & Steak House 301 East Vermillon Street, Lafayette, LA 70501, 337-235-3551, Varied seafood menu specializes in stuffed red snapper, crabmeat au gratin and oyster en brochette. Rustic decor and friendly service are featured. more... map


Southern

Papa's Chicken Shack - Shack Attack 2700 Moss Street, Lafayette, LA 70501, 337-232-7371, Features fried chicken, seafood, poboys, and plate lunches. You can also have Papa's at your next event or party by using their off-site catering services.  map


Sushi

Tsunami Sushi 412 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501, 337-234-3474, TSUNAMI's diverse menu focuses on obtaining the freshest seafood and all around ingredients available. The menu has Japanese and Eastern fare. Food offerings include standard sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi. In addition to our fresh Japanese tempura and teriyaki dishes, TSUNAMI also offers delicious Asian inspired specials on Friday and Saturday evenings.  more... map


Steaks & Chops

Outback Steakhouse 1600 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-235-4405, Outback Steakhouse is an Australian steakhouse restaurant. Although beef and steak items make up a good portion of the menu, the concept offers a variety of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta dishes. Enjoy generous portions at moderate prices and a casual atmosphere. more... map

Ruth's Chris Steak House 620 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70503, 337-237-6123, Upscale steakhouse that specializes in prime beef and Maine lobster. Reservations are accepted. more... map


Delivery Services

Takeout Express Restaurant Delivery Service 3124 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503, 337-237-6368, Delivers food from local restaurants straight to your home, office, or hotel room for $5.99 or $7.99, plus the price of the food.  more... map


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