Lafayette (Louisiana) Restaurants

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Updated on 1/5/2025

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Marcello's of Lafayette

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.

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.

Social Southern Table and Bar

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.

Charley G's Seafood Grill

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.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Lafayette

Price: Very Expensive

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lafayette, LA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

Chef Troy Bijeaux wants to welcome everyone to Cafe Josephine. We have many spectacular dishes, but our signature dishes are both our steaks and oysters. They can be seen getting prepared and cooked at our oyster bar. Its a great time to speak with Chef and others around you.

Vestal Restaurant

Top-rated hospitality

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Price: Expensive

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Contemporary American

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4.8

(707)

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.

Ruffino’s on the River

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!

Don's Seafood - Lafayette

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.

Superior Grill - Lafayette

We have the finest Mexican food around; sizzling fajitas, mouth-watering enchiladas, cheesy nachos and of course our famous margaritas. We have the best Happy Hour everyday.

Prejean's Restaurant

Great budget-friendly spot

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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Kayla
Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Jeepers this place was packing! It was our first time but not our last. So glad we had a reservation.
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Superior Grill - LafayettePrice: Expensive• Mexican• Lafayette
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4.6
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Paula
Memphis / West Tennessee •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everytime I’ve gone it has been excellent. From the food to the staff. I love brining family and friends when they come in town.
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Social Southern Table and BarPrice: Moderate• Southern• Lafayette
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4.9
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Michael
Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This was my first time dining at Marcello’s. It was a great experience for both my wife and I. The food was prompt and wonderful. The service was outstanding. (Thank you Steven, with a V). The mood in the restaurant was light and casual. Overall, a very good time.
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Marcello's of LafayettePrice: Moderate• Italian• Lafayette
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4.9
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Leslie
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Celebrated my birthday tonight with my family at Ruffino’s. The food was delicious. The drinks were divine and the desserts we had were exceptional but the best part of my evening was the way I was treated by my server’s . I have never been treated so well and they made me feel like the evening was all about me . Tori always asked what she could do to compliment any of our entree’s or appetizers and went over and above to make that happen . McKenzie made sure whatever drinks we ordered was to our liking and even allowed the people in my party to switch up the liquor to suit their taste . It was by far one of the greatest evenings out I’ve ever had . We definitely will be back and I hope to see Tori and McKenzie again the minute I walk into Ruffino’s
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Ruffino’s on the RiverPrice: Expensive• Steak• Lafayette
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4.7
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Terry
New Orleans / Louisiana •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Thoroughly enjoyed our meal at R/C — Marquiz was patient and deliberately brought our plates to the table at the right time. The cuisine was awesome as well
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - LafayettePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Lafayette
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4.8

Discover Lafayette

When French-Canadian settlers moved to Lafayette, Louisiana, in the 18th century, they brought their favorite recipes with them. Today, many chefs who have grown up in the heart of Cajun country are putting modern twists on these time-honored recipes that Rand McNally has named the Best Food City in the USA, Southern Living Magazine has named the Tastiest Town in the South and USA Today named the Best of the Road Rally. Po’ boy sandwiches consisting of fried seafood or meat served on a baguette are a popular lunchtime favorite. Festivals Acadiens et Créoles celebrates this city's fascination with crawfish, although shucking crawfish is not saved just for special occasions. Many restaurants serve their own version of boudin made with pork rice dressing along with their own secret blend of Cajun seasonings.

Frequently asked questions

Healthy restaurants located in Lafayette (Louisiana) include Social Southern Table and Bar, Vestal Restaurant and Ruth's Chris Steak House - Lafayette

Bottomless brunch in Lafayette (Louisiana) is available at Park Bistro, Superior Grill - Lafayette and Charley G's Seafood Grill

The most romantic restaurant in Lafayette (Louisiana) is Charley G's Seafood Grill

Restaurants in Lafayette (Louisiana) with a great view include Ruffino’s on the River, Prejean's Restaurant and Vestal Restaurant

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