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Where to eat Cajun & Creole food in Lafayette: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Cajun & Creole restaurants to try in Lafayette. Founded by the Acadians in the 19th century, the legacy of Louisiana's French, Spanish and Caribbean ancestors comes together in Lafayette, creating a city with, amongst other things, a vast selection of restaurants serving everything from spicy po'boys to crawfish etouffee. With its lively street festivals, impromptu Zydeco concerts, historic plantations and food markets where locals still order their plate lunches in Louisiana French, Lafayette is the heart of Cajun country.
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10. Judice Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
A Lafayette Tradition serving the "Best Hamburgers in Town" Since 1947! Won awards locally, statewide as well as nationally recognized!
Reviewed By NancyB657
Grew up in Lafayette and have been going here as long as I can remember. Something really special about these burgers! Wish I had the recipe so I could make them at home in Texas! My mom used to order over the phone then drive to the side lot and honk the horn, then curb service! Great memories! Wish they still did that!! Lol. PLEASE donât change a thing about this place! â¤ï¸ Judice Inn Thank you for the great review! We appreciate your patronage
9. Prejean's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1617 reviews
Award-winning Cajun cuisine and live Cajun music nightly make Prejean's Restaurant a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Conveniently located on I49 North, just 2 miles north of I-10 in Lafayette, LA. Voted Acadiana's Favorite Cajun restaurant, the friendly
Reviewed By Spanaird3333
Good food,good service now although I have noticed that the prices have gone up a good bit.All in all great cajun music and some good ole dancing too.I would recommend the place for an experience of a different culture.Southern Louisiana have people that are one of a kind and once you stop you may not want to leave.So bring your appetite sha..
8. Cafe' Vermilionville
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By jan l
Spent the night in Lafayette on the way to a family reunion. Dinner here was a belated birthday celebration. A beautiful, quaint historic building. Very comfortable dining room with a warm atmosphere and where you're not rubbing elbows with the next table. A smaller but elegant menu. Everything we had was excellent. Also had a good wine list that wasn't overpriced. You definitely need to give this one a try.
7. Blue Dog Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1364 reviews
Specializing in modern Cajun food and celebrating legendary Louisiana artist George Rodrigue (1944-2013), Blue Dog Café offers diners access to authentic, South Louisiana cuisine. Inspired by Rodrigue's most renowned work, the Blue Dog Series, the restaur
Reviewed By jamess024
Love the decor and the setup of this restaurant. Great service from the time you enter to the time you leave. Food is spectacular. Great flavor and properly proportioned. My only complaint was that it was noisy. Everyone seemed to be talking so loud as to talk over the table next to them which made the place loud.Thank you for your review! Yes, it can get noisy when we are slammed, such as when we have a pre-concert crowd. It is not typically that loud. Thanks again for your wonderful review of our food, service and decor!Steve S. Co-founder
6. DON'S Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 515 reviews
DON'S SEAFOOD More Than Eighty Years of Exceptional Seafood South Louisiana locals and visitors have been drawn to DON'S authentic Cajun cuisine for more than 80 years. Menu selections including traditional Landry family recipes, and more recent original
Reviewed By SonnyBeach1
I was looking forward to visiting Don's after an absence of at least a year. It's just that...it holds nostalgic value for many travelers like myself (and Lafayette residents) but doesn't really measure up in seafood quality.My shrimp gumbo was just muddy water, it would appear, with a few morsels of tiny shrimp. The seafood platter featured small shrimp in a variety of preparations, but with the common ground of....average, at best. It was all bland and tepid. A disappointment. On the bright side, drinks were stiff and service was attentive. I wish Don's delivered on quality to match the semi-steep prices and the expectations of first-rate food.
5. Johnson's Boucaniere
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
Johnson's Boucaniere continues the Johnson family tradition of making Boudin, sausages, and tasso's once sold at the original Johnson's Grocery (since 1937. Add to that outstanding smoked pulled pork, brisket, and chicken and other smoked meats and charcu
Reviewed By eimimathetes
After reading about Johnsonâs Boucaniere from multiple sources, I had to try it myself. I was delighted. An unpretentious place to get a delicious sandwich is what I discovered. Rather than recommend one, I suggest that you look over the menu and choose the one that most entices you. I ended my visit by purchasing some smoked sausage and boudin to take home.
4. T-Coon's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By Michael S
The crawfish omelet is excellent! The omelet was hugh and packed with crawfish. Definitely the best item on the menu. The smothered rabbit was also excellent. Can't get food like that up north. Staff was friendly and service was quick. Only reason no 5 star rating was because most of the sides were just so so.
3. Louisiana Crawfish Time
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
Only open during crawfish season, which usually runs from January through June. Serving Acadianaâs best boiled crawfish and oysters on the half shell since 2000.
Reviewed By Mick751
This was my second trip to Louisiana Crawfish Time. The crawfish and boiled shrimp were excellent size and very nice! We got the regular (non-spicy) variety but the crawfish were still quite spicy. I prefer seafood to be boiled in the spices rather than seasoned afterwards. There was too much spice on the exterior of the food and was a little off-putting. The service was excellent and could not have been better. I would certainly return just would not get the boiled seafood.
2. BON TEMPS GRILL
Overall Ratings
4 based on 869 reviews
Brothers, Steven and Patrick O'Bryan grew up together in Louisiana. They always had a love for food, especially authentic Cajun cuisine! They enjoyed spending time with family and friends as well, which is what led them to open up their first restaurant,
Reviewed By Lisa S
At first, not many knew of this hidden gem in our city; but now, the word is out. A quaint but casual atmosphere with excellent food and a unique menu. Grab a drink at the bar before dinner, and don't be surprised if the owners come by to check on you!Lisa, Thank you for dining with us. We are so glad that you found your way to our little corner of the city and you enjoyed your menu selections. Southern hospitality and exceptional service is our priority. We appreciate you for letting us know how we are doing.
1. Blue Dog Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1364 reviews
Specializing in modern Cajun food and celebrating legendary Louisiana artist George Rodrigue (1944-2013), Blue Dog Café offers diners access to authentic, South Louisiana cuisine. Inspired by Rodrigue's most renowned work, the Blue Dog Series, the restaur
Reviewed By jamess024
Love the decor and the setup of this restaurant. Great service from the time you enter to the time you leave. Food is spectacular. Great flavor and properly proportioned. My only complaint was that it was noisy. Everyone seemed to be talking so loud as to talk over the table next to them which made the place loud.Thank you for your review! Yes, it can get noisy when we are slammed, such as when we have a pre-concert crowd. It is not typically that loud. Thanks again for your wonderful review of our food, service and decor!Steve S. Co-founder
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