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Vestal Restaurant, Lafayette, LA

Vestal Restaurant

4.9
4.9
741 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
555 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Cocktail & Oyster Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Kitchen Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sullivan Zant
  • Catering
    Please email management for catering and special events at guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please email all inquiries to guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
  • Neighborhood
    Lafayette
  • Parking details
    Parking Garage is located directly behind restaurant on Vermillion St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 741 people are saying

Vestal Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Innovative

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Healthy

  • Lafayette

    Best Overall

  • Lafayette

    Best Food

  • Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Lafayette

    Best Ambiance

  • Lafayette

    Hot spot

  • Lafayette

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lafayette

    Good for special occasions

  • Lafayette

    Lively

  • Lafayette

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vestal Restaurant offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "delicious food and impeccable service." Guests rave about the "elegant and chic atmosphere" and the "amazing cocktails." The menu features standout dishes like avocado toast, crab spaghetti, and macaroni and cheese. Despite some minor seating issues, Vestal remains a "top restaurant" in Lafayette.
741 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    New Orleans11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best dining experience. 10 out of 10 from service to every single dish ordered !

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  2. Olivia

    Orlando4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was super good! Very elegant and chic atmosphere. Our server was the best! Will definitely go back.

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  3. Billy

    Denver3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    ⚠️ Drippy A/C Vent Juice along curved wall ⚠️ Was eager and excited for my first visit to Vestal until we were seated at our (+ deposit) reservation in the smallest sized table along the curved wall. After I asked to move, “I don’t think I can sit here, can we be reseated? The vents are dripping on me”.. Our server left me with the impression that “it’s how it is, I can try to wipe the vents if it becomes a problem”. Perhaps the problem I described was considered a risk? Couple seated after us nextdoor had no trouble avoiding the drips, positioned against the wall with their 2 free empty seats under vents. The more appropriate dress code would have been swimwear 🤿🩳 for this row. Look for dry seats at or near the bar, away from the wall near the entrance if you enjoy dry clothes and hair.

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  4. Leecie

    New Orleans5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious as well as the ambience. Will be returning soon!

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  5. Carla

    Baton Rouge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our experience having Easter Brunch here today! Our server (Haley) was amazing, and the food was perfection!! We tried so many things!! Avocado toast, oysters, biscuits and gravy, deviled eggs, and the tomato and confit peach salad for starters! Then crawfish bisque, steak & eggs, a simple breakfast plate, and shrimp & grits as our entrees! There wasn’t a single bad bite of food!! Well done, Vestal! You never disappoint!!!

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  6. Kip

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful experience. All recommendations were great. Seating is a bit crowded, but understandable for the space. Very impressed with the waitstaff--always attentive but not over-present. Will be back.

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  7. Brennan

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. Great drinks. Good ambiance. Had a great time here definitely would go back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Western NC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an incredible meal last night. Tried so many appetizers. Kale salad and crab spaghetti were next level. Maybe the best espresso martini I’ve ever had. Our server was friendly and everything arrived timely. It’s not a cheap restaurant but you absolutely get your money’s worth.

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  9. Andreas

    Unspecified2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Dieses Lokal hat gutes Essen ( vorallem aus dem Meer), jedoch ist es so laut, dass man nicht länger sitzen bleiben kann. Service bemüht , jedoch ohne Fachwissen betreffend Weine und Essen.

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  10. LaurinA

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for a special occasion. You don’t feel like you are in Lafayette, but transported somewhere else. Great chill vibes, nice subdued lighting, and great interior design.

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555 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lafayette
  • Hours of operation
    Cocktail & Oyster Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Kitchen Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Garage is located directly behind restaurant on Vermillion St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sullivan Zant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please email management for catering and special events at guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please email all inquiries to guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
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