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Vestal Restaurant, Lafayette, LA

Vestal Restaurant

4.7
4.7
582 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

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
    (337) 534-0682
  • Website
    http://www.vestalrestaurant.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    555 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
  • 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 582 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Ambiance

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Innovative

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Romantic

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Good for special occasions

  • Lafayette

    Best Food

  • Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Lafayette

    Best Ambiance

  • Lafayette

    Good for business meals

  • Lafayette

    Good for groups

  • Lafayette

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lafayette

    Good for special occasions

  • Lafayette

    Lively

  • Lafayette

    Most Booked

582 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Wonderful atmosphere! Can’t wait to go back.

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  2. Emma

    New Orleans

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service thoughtful and on point. I drove out just to eat at Vestal from New Orleans. The Roasted Squash appetizer was the unexpected star of the show with house made Thyme Oil. Wowzer! The lasagna was delicate and so flavorful. Oysters cold and fresh. I loved the wasbi cocktail sauce. I can’t wait to go back!

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  3. TimH

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place for a special occasion dinner. Creative enhancements to entrees makes this a unique dining experience.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time at vestal and we will definitely be back. The food was amazing! Drinks were great and our server Daniel was very personable and helpful with drink and food choices.

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  5. JasonB

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was great but the food was even better.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible atmosphere, loved the dining experience at the counter, best seat in the house! Crab spaghetti will live in my top 5 favorite dishes of all time, the Mac and cheese side deserves an award, and the cocktails were superb, especially the banana old fashioned. It was our first wedding anniversary and they served us each a complimentary glass of Prosecco. I will dream of this place and cannot wait to return ✨

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  7. Summer

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. The food was a bit under seasoned but very tasty.

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  8. CatherineK

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delicious food packed with flavours with very knowledgeable waiting staff who are clearly passionate about their food . Lovely atmosphere and centrally located restaurant .

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Fayetteville

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy vestal! Last night we enjoyed the filet and the whole fish with sides of Mac and cheese and brussels. Everything was cooked perfectly and delicious! Great service, great ambiance, great food. Love date nights here!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool vibe. Great food,drinks and service. Enjoyed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is fantastic and so are the drinks. The food was the problem , entirely too salty. I mean everything.. the steak, the Mac & cheese, the eggplant.. we kept thinking- is something wrong tonight? For the price I have to say not worth it. Go for drinks, skip the meal

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    What I didn’t like was the airco! 🤬 Too cold. I had to keep my jacket on.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent fine dining! Service was great! Servers took away dirty plates. Food was absolutely amazing!! Every dish was delicious. It is a pricier restaurant but worth every cent. I loved the atmosphere. It was low lighting and cozy. VERY accommodating for food allergies and restrictions.

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  14. MichaelB

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fair wine menu, interesting cocktails, if you like raw foods there are plenty - from oysters and caviar to beef tartar. We enjoyed the appetizers and desserts the most and probably will order from those menus again when we return. The crawfish bisque was creamy, tangy, rich and full of crawfish tails. As for the entrees, they were flavorful but nothing out of the ordinary-steaks, sea bass, red snapper, lasagna. I ordered the one stand-out: blue crab spaghetti - it was very good. The price was cheaper than expected. The Dome was a great dessert if you like coffee desserts and I do. I could have done without the berry and jam additions.

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  15. Tttt

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter took a bit too long, fish was a bit too mid for the prices charged. And what’s with the ceiling/wall painting?

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  16. Allison

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic food with great service and atmosphere. You get what you pay for and the cocktails are great too!

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  17. DebraE

    New Orleans

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great meal. Brought out of town guests from LA and they thought it was fabulous.

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  18. ChadB

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was wonderful. She made great recommendations. We got the tuna crudo for appetizer, and I got the filet for entree and my husband got the pork chop.. we got Brussel sprouts for side. The food was amazing and perfectly cooked.

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  19. Tyler

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Raw oysters weren’t bad. Steak was terrible. Had zero seasoning, and was room temp by the time it got to the table. Crab spaghetti was also extremely bland. Very noisy.

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  20. Jules

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time here. The steak was decent the first time. Our food this time wasn’t the best. So not great in fact that we’ve decided not to return. It’s a shame because the atmosphere and service are great.

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  21. CameronH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily one of favorite places in Lafayette. The entire staff is incredible, and the food is always delicious. If I want a good cocktail, it's usually my first pick. Love it!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my third time for dinner service. I always get a ribeye. This time my steak was thinner and a bit overdone.The previous times thicker but it was so much better. I will definitely get something else next time. Our waitress was a gem! As well as the manager. Our waitress was very friendly and let us know she was new, and manager definitely addressed our check issue at the end. It may be awhile for dinner, but I’ll be there soon for brunch ❤️

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  23. NikkiB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with awesome service and staff. The quality if the food was really good but portions were shockingly smaller than we imagined. The drinks were spot on delish - cute date night but we son’t think the quality of the food was worth the price tag - would visit again for drinks!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the service, to the staff, the food! Everything was great! A hidden gem for sure

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  25. AshleyO

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner experience. I’d rave about what we ordered but I wouldn’t want you to get your hopes up in case the menu changes by then!

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  26. Durty

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice, will be back. hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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  27. EddieT

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal we’ve ever eaten. Steaks were tender, juicy, flavorful. Appetizers, sides, and drinks were all delicious. Will definitely visit again! If you’ve never gone it’s a must!

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  28. sanjaym

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, cocktails and delicious food! Service was incredible

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  29. ArleneH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, they change up their menu options which is nice if you are a regular and the staff is very knowledgeable with the menu and wines. Will not disappoint!!!!!!!!!1

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent overall experience! Food, service, atmosphere are consistently good!

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  31. KevinR

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant by far. The food is incredible! We love the new menu I take my wife here every year for her birthday. The service is always amazing and personal. Excellent recommendations We absolutely love you guys!!!

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  32. JacobD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, for the most part, was good as always. The red snapper special wasn’t worth the $39, since it tasted a bit old (it was the last special available for purchase). Our waitress was respectful and courteous to our needs. However, we felt a bit rushed, even while having at least 16 tables available (our reservation was at 5:00 on a Saturday evening). The servers would pass by the moment they thought we were finished with a dish, asking to clear that dish off the table. I understand the purpose behind them always wanting to ensure a clean table, but at times there were visible evidence that there was still food in the plate. We felt bombarded to eat or give up our plates even when we weren’t finished our meal or were in mid conversation. This is a high-end restaurant and we just felt very rushed to leave. Arrived at 5 and were out before 6. We’re hoping that our next experience will be better.

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  33. JeremyT

    Shreveport

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very loud! Service was great. Sides were very good. Steak was not worth the price but cant speak to any of the seafood dishes. Lots of locals it looked like to me but was so loud!

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  34. DeborahS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a birthday dinner for my husband. We were seated immediately by the cheerful hostess. The waiter gave us just the right amount of attention. The food was delicious.

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  35. DonnieM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection of high end cocktails. Dim lighting and relaxed environment. Great for a date night or special occasion. The crawfish mac n’ cheese and charred okra were incredible.

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  36. ChadM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great drinks. Great service. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

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  37. hs11

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really chic place, waiting staff and bartenders have always been incredible, and the food is amazing!

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  38. TashaC

    Baton Rouge

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for our anniversary; food and service was great. Will be back

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  39. CindyN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were very attentive and sweet. Unfortunately the food was a little too salty for our taste this evening. Usually the food is top notch and seasoned to perfection. Nonetheless, had a great time and will come again.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible wait staff, consistently delicious and elevated food, and really beautiful atmosphere. We love Vestal and will continue to return.

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FAQs

Vestal Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 582 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 7 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
  • Website
    http://www.vestalrestaurant.com/
  • 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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