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1. Ruffino’s on the River
4.7
Exceptional(1951)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Lafayette
Booked 47 times today
Ruffino's on the River is a -Steak-Seafood-Italian restaurant and an experience in Food and Atmosphere like no others. Located in Lafayette, La. From the time you walk in and see the wood burning stove aflame, to the beautiful smiles on every Ruffino's team member's faces, you will have goose bumps on the back of your neck for the dining journey that awaits you. The scenes of the gorgeous Vermilion River where our outdoor patio looks over is breath taking. From our wonderful signature Crabmeat Cheesecake appetizer to our mind blowing Cedar Plank baked Redfish or our mouth watering Prime cut Steaks, the menu is diversive for everyone. The relaxed but swinging music along with perfect lighting and energy make this this ultimate restaurant in Louisiana. I where Louisiana Comes to Celebrate!
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2. Social Southern Table and Bar
4.9
Exceptional(837)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Lafayette
Booked 19 times today
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.
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3. Vestal Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(701)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Lafayette
Booked 22 times today
Vestal, a live fire restaurant concept in the heart of downtown Lafayette. We provide a dining experience with a focus in providing excellent customer service, while creating a welcoming upbeat environment for people to gather and enjoy thoughtful, delicious food and beverage. At Vestal, we honor both tradition and innovation. We believe that food taste better when sourced from local vendors and artisans, is prepared by hand in house, and cooked over hot hard wood coals. We better serve our community by sourcing responsibly and implementing sustainable practices. Our bar program is built around flavor with little regard paid to name and branding of the spirit used. Please visit our website at www.vestalrestaurant.com for more details and to further explore our offerings and policies.
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4. Charley G's Seafood Grill
4.8
Exceptional(1235)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lafayette
Booked 11 times today
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.
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5. Prejean's Restaurant Broussard
4.7
Exceptional(32)
Price: Moderate
• Cajun • Broussard
Booked 8 times today
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!
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6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Lafayette
4.1
Excellent(15)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lafayette
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
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7. Prejean's Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(228)
Price: Moderate
• Cajun • Lafayette
Booked 6 times today
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!

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  • Joan
    Baton Rouge / Lafayette •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We love Charley G's! Food is always consistently excellent. Husband and I had crab cakes and a cup of turtle soup. He also had the house salad which he said was the best salad he's ever had at a restaurant. We also shared the Cajun smashed potatoes which were delicious. One son had a house salad and a bowl of gumbo. He said the gumbo was delicious but there wasn't enough of it. The other son had the fish special -- sheepshead filet with a crawfish creme sauce with lump crab and 3 fried oysters on top of mashed potatoes. He said it was "out of this world." Charley G's is a great "special occasion" restaurant and the perfect place to take out-of-town guests.
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    Charley G's Seafood GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Lafayette
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    4.8
  • RobbVIP
    New Orleans / Louisiana •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Tremendous dining experience that’s featured great food and service! 
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    Vestal RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lafayette
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    4.8
  • Angela
    Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    We love this place! The ambiance is wonderful, the service always speedy, friendly and great, and the food is Michelin Chef quality!!
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    Social Southern Table and BarPrice: Moderate• Southern• Lafayette
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    4.9
  • Raquel
    Dallas - Fort Worth •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 24, 2024
    Christmas Eve dinner! The food was absolutely delicious. Had the crabmeat cheesecake to start which was excellent. My family ordered the 12 oz steak, grilled Chilean sea bass with caper cream sauce, and the veal shank! My son loved the cheese pizza also!
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    Ruffino’s on the RiverPrice: Expensive• Steak• Lafayette
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    4.7
  • Louisa
    Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 24, 2024
    Appetizers: Brussels sprouts were fantastic! Entrees: Seafood platter, seafood gumbo, ahi tuna with mashed potatoes were winners!
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    Prejean's Restaurant BroussardPrice: Moderate• Cajun• Broussard
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    4.7

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