Blackberry's Restaurant & Bar 2235 Creswell Lane Extension , Opelousas, LA 70570, Located in Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, 337-594-3023 , A full service restaurant and bar offering steaks, ribs, and area seafood favorites. Blackberry’s also has over 200 hot sauces. They are open Wednesday & Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m.

Café Acadiana 732 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, 337-942-7645, Café Acadiana serves delicious Cajun and American food. The menu includes a variety of gumbos and seafood dishes. They also offer professional catering services, so that you can enjoy home-cooked meals for any occasion. Enjoy their steaks, fried seafood, gumbos, poboys, burgers, and more.  more...

Kajeune's 2979 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, Corner of Highway 182 and Judson Walsh, 337-942-9044 , Kajeune's is a family-style restaurant serving everything from soups & steaks to seafood & boiled crawfish & crabs (in season). They serve breakfast daily from 6 to 11 a.m. Hours are Sunday to Thursday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Kelly's Country Meat Block & Diner 1531 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, 337-942-7466 , Daily specials which include the beef cubes in gravy, pork chops and chicken stews. You will also find a good selection of grilled fish and seafood salads. 

Le Zinc Main Street Bar & Restaurant 204 North Main Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, 337-407-9990 , Le Zinc offers contemporary American cuisine, local favorites, and an extensive wine selection. Enjoy fine dining and live musical entertainment on most weekends.

Palace Cafe 135 West Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, Located on the Corner of Landry & Market Streets, 337-942-2142, Open since 1927, this diner is an essential stop on any visit to the Opelousas area. It is the oldest restaurant standing in Opelousas. Specialties include the fried-chicken salad and homemade baklava. 

Soileau's Dinner Club 1618 North Main Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, 337-942-2985, Soileau's Restaurant has been serving customers for over 67 years. Ribeyes, hand cut daily, homemade stuffings, sauces and seasonings make Soileau's stand out. They are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. They specialize in char-broiled Angus beef, select Gulf seafood, Cajun specialties, and signature dishes. more... 

Steamboat Warehouse 525 North Main Street, Washington, LA 70589, Located 6 Miles North of Opelousas, 337-826-7227, Cajun menu which specializes in steamboat gangplank, eggplant Pirogue and catfish Lizzy. Housed in a restored 1830's steamboat warehouse. more... 

Back In Time Sandwich Shop 123 West Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, 318-942-2413, This place serves a dozen well-crafted sandwiches, the best salad is the chicken spinach with freshly made dressings and if you want to overdo it try the double-layer brownie with cream-cheese filling, topped with a scoop of ice cream.

Cafe 5696 5696 I-49 South Service Road, Opelousas, LA 70570, Located in the Holiday Inn , 337-948-3300 , Cafe 5696 offers American & Cajun dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy their daily specials and award-winning white chocolate bread pudding.