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Park Bistro
$$$$•American•4.9(388)Park Bistro is in the Saint Streets area of Lafayette Louisiana and was founded by Chef Peter Cooke. Coming from New York City, Peter is excited to bring his elevated cuisine to the area. Park Bistro has indoor, outdoor and bar seating with a full beer, wine and cocktail program for you and your friends to enjoy.Marcello's of Lafayette
$$$$•Italian•4.9(1,288)At Marcello's Wine Market Cafe we specialize in true Italian cooking. We use the freshest ingredients that reflect authentic Sicilian cuisine with a touch of Northern Italy. Shop our retail section to pair the perfect wine with your meal. You are certain to have the most unique dining experience in Lafayette.
Prejean's Restaurant
$$$$•Cajun•4.7(297)Prejean's Restaurant is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Conveniently located on I49 North, just 2 miles north of I-10 in Lafayette, LA awaits Big Al, our 14-foot stuffed gator to welcome you to our warm, friendly, and casual atmosphere. Mouth watering Char-Grilled Oysters served up with a bowl of one of our Signature Gumbos or maybe a perfectly cooked juicy Steak are just some of our menu offerings that are sure to delight.
After 40 years of ownership under the Guilbeau Family, Prejean’s started a new chapter in November 2020! New owners Tim Metcalf, Greg Metcalf, & Ken Boudreaux bring a combined 75+ years of restaurant experience & a new attitude to the iconic Prejean’s Restaurant.
Our Mission is simple …
Buy the best food we can & cook it as Cajuns do.
Simply Cajun!Charley G's Seafood Grill
$$$$•American•4.8(1,389)Charley G's is a Lafayette favorite known for grilling aged beef & fresh Louisiana seafood over southern hardwoods. The food at Charley G's is driven by Southern inspiration and the menu changes seasonally with local seafood & produce. The casual yet upscale atmosphere has a bar area with live piano music 7 days a week. Charley G's also offers a wide assortment of specialty liquors, liqueurs & wines. Once a month Charley G's hosts a wine dinner that features wines from various regions and uniquely paired cuisine.
Social Southern Table and Bar
$$$$•Southern•4.8(917)Be real. Eat good. It is all about being true to who you are: sharing with friends and family and enjoying each other's company over a good meal. The ingredients are always fresh and that is the cornerstone of our farm-to-table approach. It's talking about dinner when you're having lunch. Have you got some positive energy to share? Or maybe your grandmother's recipe for cobbler?
Leave here and create some more good in your world. We're all a part of it.Don's Seafood - Lafayette
$$$$•Seafood•4.9(418)The truth is, you don't become a Louisiana favorite just by putting the word "authentic" on your sign. When you've served Cajun meals as long as we have, you learn the difference between real food and a bland imitation, and our guests know it too. Grilled, fried or on ice-there's time cooked into every dish and time spent on every home cooked recipe, so that every aroma, every bite, every sip and every gathering is memorable. We've spent more than 80 years creating a recipe for something much greater than a place for a lunch break or night out. It's a place to share (or keep the whole plate to yourself), a place where you always have a seat ready at the table and a place where you're always part of the family.
See what locals rave about in Lafayette
- JJacquayNew Orleans / Louisiana •9 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAbsolutely Amazing! It was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday.More infoVestal Restaurant$$$$• Contemporary American• Lafayette•4.8
- CchrisNew Orleans / Louisiana •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoSeth our server was excellent! Was a wonderful experience and anniversary dinner.More infoMarcello's of Lafayette$$$$• Italian• Lafayette•4.9
- CCyBaton Rouge / Lafayette •5 reviews4.0Dined on May 23, 2026Kerrie was an amazing server and most of the meal was perfect small issue with the filet but over all it was goodMore infoRuth's Chris Steak House - Lafayette$$$$• Steakhouse• Lafayette•4.8
- PPatrickWashington, D.C. Area •4 reviews5.0Dined on May 23, 2026Great specials and great food, cocktails, wine values, and service.More infoPark Bistro$$$$• American• Lafayette•4.9
- KKenneth1 review5.0Dined on May 18, 2026The service and food was excellent. It was my wife’s birthday and we had our granddaughter and they felt very valued. It was a little noisy but I would give the overall experience an excellent experience. I will definitely return and have already recommended other people to the restaurant and told them about our great experience.More infoRuffino’s on the River$$$$• Steak• Lafayette•4.7
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 Silks Clubhouse - Evangeline Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel
The best vegan restaurants in Lafayette are Ruffino’s on the River, Marcello's of Lafayette and Social Southern Table and Bar
The best vegetarian restaurants in Lafayette are Ruffino’s on the River, Marcello's of Lafayette and Park Bistro
The restaurants with the best service in Lafayette are BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Lafayette, Silks Clubhouse - Evangeline Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel and Crawfish Town USA
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Lafayette are Silks Clubhouse - Evangeline Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel, Crawfish Town USA and Dave & Buster's - Lafayette
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