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Vestal Restaurant, Lafayette, LA

Vestal Restaurant

4.7
4.7
526 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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 a 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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

    (337) 534-0682

  • 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

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What 526 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Innovative

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Hot spot

  • Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Lafayette

    Best Ambiance

  • Lafayette

    Good for groups

  • Lafayette

    Romantic

  • Lafayette

    Good for special occasions

  • Lafayette

    Lively

  • Lafayette

    Most Booked

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  1. ashbyb

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food is delicious but portions are rather small for the prices. Would have liked a thicker steak at $60.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Dined in for the first time with my father and friend. Service was decent and attentive. We enjoyed our apps. Overall, I don’t think prices match the service and theme of the restaurant. We each ordered the wagyu , all steaks were under cooked: Ordered Mr and M and all came out Rare. Steaks were thin and over priced for what you get, marbling was not the best. $700 later I did not really feel like I got my moneys worth. It could of been a one off but who knows.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A beautiful evening with delicious food. Service was outstanding.
  4. TeacupGirl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The ambience at Vestal is second to none - wait staff is superb and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit the this restaurant. The only disappointment was the appetizers were very salty, which made it difficult to eat. Otherwise, everything else was a wonderful experience - especially the drinks!
  5. MelissaM

    Baton Rouge

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Aspiurely fabulous brunch! Service was outstanding and it was once of the best meals we have had in years!
  6. TedB

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing as always. Daniel Took care of us and the service was immaculate. The brunch menu had several small plate options as well as entrees, and everything we tried exceeded our expectations. The cocktails were great, as usual. We would highly recommend Vestal!
  7. mgp1981

    New Orleans

    397 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    397 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from Daniel! The bar had great drinks. The fish and steak were perfect. Loved crudo and beet salad.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and environment great. Would recommend to anyone
  9. EllaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had such an awesome experience! Expensive, but worth it in my opinion. The portions were very good! The ambiance was lovely. I will definitely be back!
  10. BrandonB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great and we will go again! Great food and service!
  11. DakinD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and cooked to order. Plan to go back may times !
  12. GreyUnicorn

    Baton Rouge

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Although it was a special occasion Easter, there was no indication of a special brunch menu only. I was expecting the full menu offering.
  13. Richardm

    New Orleans

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    First time here and we had Sunday brunch it was very good overall. they have an interesting take on some classic dishes and some creative new dishes. we will return.
  14. Delaney

    Portland

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible flavors. Great cocktails. Service was prompt, knowledgeable and friendly. Raw oysters were a stand out. Highly recommend!
  15. CarlosM

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gran comida, buen sabor a la leña en todos sus alimentos
  16. WesC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was amazing! The best meal we’ve had when eating upscale in a long while. The price was worth the unique dishes we were able to try. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable about the entire menu. It is quite loud, but again, the food coupled with the environment made for an experience we look forward to having again soon.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are Houstonians and no stranger to excellent, local dining in a comfortable, modern atmosphere. Let’s just say we felt right at home at Vestal. The whole roasted fish was amazing! Everything we ate was so creative with ingredient pairings we’ve never seen before. The drinks were fantastic as well ( both cocktails and wine) and the service was very attentive. The only tiny adjustment that could be made is the noise level so that the wait staff does not have to shout and we wouldn’t have to shout back. Overall though we would definitely go back.
  18. Davo

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wood fired oysters were excellent, nice size. Shrimp & Grits were equally good, perfect texture and flavor. Crab spaghetti was unique and light. Ribeye was cooked just right with the fat being charred just enough to give it some crunch. Mac & cheese and fingerling potatoes were equally impressive. Ambience was good for our 6:00 reservation. Daniel, our server was very knowledgeable and accommodating.
  19. ElisabethE

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    It was our first time dining at Vestal. We were a party of four adults, two ladies and our husbands. We ordered both drinks, appetizers, and main courses. All the food was extremely salty, even too salty for those of us that don’t mind salt in general. The price of the food was over the top for the serving size of each dish and the quality of the food served. The beet salad had wilted arugula and beets so hard it was like eating them raw. The staff was accommodating and listened to our complaints. The manager apologized for our dissatisfaction. Personally I was not able to finish what I had ordered due to the excess of salt. Others also did not finish. We will not return.
  20. rickyticky

    Houston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Beautiful place with an incredible ambiance. Food was good, but not exceptional in any way... We enjoyed ourselves and will return.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, fun atmosphere and always a great meal!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food, they did a good job with redesigning the space…admittedly, it’s acoustics are tough. We are still young enough to be able to hear pretty well but definitely would be challenging with older folks.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Jackson Hole

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is singlehandedly one of the best I've ever been to. The atmosphere is beautiful, and the food is even better. Service is prompt even when the restaurant is super busy. I truly cannot recommend this place enough!
  24. Jimbo

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was really good. My wife and I shared the brisket lasagna. It was more than enough with the shareable sides.
  25. Smitty

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything on the menu is exceptional! The steaks are melt in your mouth and the butter add ons are phenomenal! Their entrees are all unique and sound so delicious! The crispy fingerling potatoes are to die for, definitely one of our favorite side we have had there.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing food and service! Must go
  27. Mark

    London

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought some friends to dinner. This was our second time here. Food and service was as before, outstanding. A little gem in Lafayette. Best steak I’ve had since I was there a couple months ago. I’ll be back
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drinks and new menu items
  29. BreannM

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Have been to Vestal 4-5 times. Was super disappointed they took their focaccia bread and feta butter off the menu!!😭😭 otherwise it was pretty good. The oysters, U10 shrimp and crawfish bisque were outstanding! Vibe and atmosphere is always great
  30. KelliL

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service is always excellent!!! Of course, we will be back!
  31. Natalie

    Mississippi

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    A smaller menu and the food was just okay for the price we paid
  32. FriedaJ

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service and food were impeccable! As I've read in other reviews, it was a tad loud in the front of the restaurant, but nothing that would deter me from returning.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Birthday dinner for my GF. We thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp and rolls for our appetizers. After that I had a delicious Caesar salad. We each got the filet for our entree. It was charred on the outside really well while still maintaining all the juice and flavor on the inside. My girlfriend had 2 sidecars. Her first one was excellent. We are unsure if the second was made by a different bartender but it had a completely different presentation and wasn’t as superb as the first. I ordered a Morally Bankrupt and it was delicious!
  34. KristiM

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our first experience at Vestal very much. Very lively atmosphere! We sat at the counter so we were able to watch the staff prepare the meals around the wood-fired grill area. The workers operate like a well-oiled machine! The service was excellent and the food was tasty. The wood-cooked oysters were amazing! The steaks were well cooked and tasty as well. And finally, the sweet potatoes were delicious - with all the toppings, they were like dessert. We weren’t crazy about the rolls, but everything else made up for that. Highly recommend this place and plan to visit again. Just a note - When it’s busy, the noise level is pretty intense so if you want a quieter experience, ask to sit near the back (away from the bar area).
  35. HeidiS

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our time here. Food was perfect! Service was excellent!! My new favorite place!!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food1service1ambience4
    Had the wood roasted oysters, looked fantastic until you put in your mouth and taste nothing but salt. My wife got the filet and she couldn’t eat it due to the amount of salt( like licking salt block). I had the tomahawk pork shop and way over overcooked. The atmosphere is nice but gets a little noise. Surely not worth the price!!
  37. AmandaC

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service and cocktails were all amazing. I ordered the Redfish, with a blackened butter topping, and whipped potatoes. My husband ordered the filet which was buttery and cooked perfectly. Fabulous.
  38. LCH58

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    39th Anniversary, and the staff took great care of us.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love the new menu! Great dinner spot when looking for great cocktails and food, and service.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible place

FAQs

Vestal Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 526 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 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

  • 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

    (337) 534-0682

  • 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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