Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Vestal Restaurant, Lafayette, LA

Vestal Restaurant

4.8 (757)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
555 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
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 757 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Overall

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Food

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Ambiance

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Innovative

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Hot spot

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Romantic

  • Lafayette

    Best Overall

  • Lafayette

    Best Food

  • Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Lafayette

    Best Ambiance

  • Lafayette

    Best Value

  • Lafayette

    Good for special occasions

  • Lafayette

    Lively

  • Lafayette

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vestal Restaurant offers an "intimate, romantic" atmosphere with "phenomenal food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "best cocktails" and "impeccable service," highlighting menu favorites like crab spaghetti, duck fat fried potatoes, and crawfish bisque. While a bit pricey, diners agree it's "worth it" for a special occasion or date night.
757 Reviews
  1. Melody VIP

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an amazing experience! The food was five stars and the service was the best I’ve had in this area! The head chef Sullivan Zant blew us away with his flavor combinations. We started off with a whiskey cocktail, the Dick Whitman which was superb and very whiskey forward. Next was oysters on the half shell from Prince Edward Island which were wonderful and briny. Small plates of warmed olives with hints of citrus and focaccia bread with whipped feta. This was a perfect segway into our mains of a whole Branzino fish and shank of Lamb. Both were off the charts and cooked to perfection. Absolute 10/10 for food and service. It’s a must do if you’re in the Lafayette area!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Harry

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my family there for dinner. We had a delicious meal with great service. Thanks for a memorable night.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Jamal

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. From the atmosphere to the food to the service.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Amber

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food as always! Great service. The best cocktails!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Madeleine

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always satisfied. Forever favorite date night spot. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Is this helpful?

  6. Michael

    Houston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service along with amazing food. Menu isn’t lengthly yet was hard to decide. Everything we had was perfect.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Elizabeth

    New Orleans / Louisiana10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An intimate, romantic, cave-like atmosphere is home to excellent service and wonderful food at Vestal. From the beef tartar, to the modified ceasar salad to the redfish on the half shell, all were perfectly balanced in both flavor and seasoning. Highly recommend.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Nanette VIP

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our dinner at Vestal before a performance at the Acadiana Center for the Arts just a block away. It's hard to beat the crab spaghetti, but everything was good. Vestal is pricey but it never disappoints!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Denise

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So happy it was open for Mothers Day! It’s one of our fav places in Laffy.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Emily

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal! The entire experience was great. Will be back!!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Vestal Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 757 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Baton Rouge / Lafayette
  4. Lafayette
  5. Lafayette

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Vestal Restaurant

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
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo