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4.8
Exceptional(758)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Lafayette
Booked 15 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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4.9
Exceptional(283)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lafayette
Booked 11 times today
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.
A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - Lafayette restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1469)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Lafayette
Booked 30 times today
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.
A photo of Marcello's of Lafayette restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1184)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Lafayette
Booked 18 times today
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.
A photo of Ruffino’s on the River restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2014)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Lafayette
Booked 18 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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  • Lilla
    Key West / Florida Keys •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Steven our host was very professional and courteous. Excellent food quality, burrata with sundried tomatoes and the blue crab gnocchi were excellent appetizers. The highlight of our dinner was when 6 different servers came to our table and placed the dinner plate in front of us at the same time! Small but meaningful gesture went a long way.
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    Ruffino’s on the RiverPrice: Expensive• Steak• Lafayette
    4.7
  • Mary
    New Orleans / Louisiana •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    My most favorite restaurant! Everything I ordered was soooo good.
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    Park BistroPrice: Moderate• American• Lafayette
    4.9
  • Cyndy
    Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The food was outstanding and the service/server was excellent! Highly recommend to make a reservation and ENJOY!
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    Vestal RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lafayette
    4.8
  • Kenneth
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 18, 2025
    Incredible Date Night Experience! This was our first time dining at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and it was outstanding from the moment we walked in. We were warmly greeted and seated in a cozy, well-spaced area that gave us just the right amount of privacy for a romantic date night. Our server, Reese (aka “Reese Pieces” 😄), was phenomenal! He was patient, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took his time walking us through the menu and even pointed out some great off-menu options. We never felt rushed — just truly welcomed and taken care of. The food? Absolutely incredible. We started with the veal ravioli — it was so rich and flavorful it could’ve easily been the star of the meal. For our main course, we went with the Porterhouse for two, along with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Everything was cooked to perfection — the steak was massive, tender, and bursting with flavor. My wife had the lemon drop martini and loved every sip! This was a truly memorable experience. The service, the atmosphere, the food — all top-notch. Reese went above and beyond to make sure our evening was special. Ruth’s Chris is officially our new go-to for date nights!
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    Ruth's Chris Steak House - LafayettePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Lafayette
    4.8
  • Brenda
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 16, 2025
    We had an amazing dinner. The server, Trinity, was helpful, attentive and new exactly what to suggest when questioned. The ambiance was wonderful and the food was delicious. Absolutely worth the price!
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    Marcello's of LafayettePrice: Moderate• Italian• Lafayette
    4.9

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