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Ye Olde College Inn Steak & Bank Bar @ RocknBowl®, Lafayette, LA

Ye Olde College Inn Steak & Bank Bar @ RocknBowl®

4.5 (32)
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
905 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
OpenTable #1 booked neighborhood restaurant in New Orleans now serving Downtown Lafayette, steaks, award winning dishes, classic twists and heartwarming hospitality in a fun atmosphere. College Inn origins began in 1933, end of prohibition, the Rufin family exited bootlegging to have a go at the restaurant n bar business in Uptown New Orleans. 70 years later on Tuesday February 5, 2003, the Blancher family acquired College Inn. Appreciation for New Orleans icons sparked the interest of the Blanchers, who were already operating their own New Orleans landmark, the RocknBowl®. The Blanchers were just 2 years into their tenure at College Inn when Hurricane Katrina hit and sent them to Lafayette, to ride out the storm. Years after a miraculous and blessed comeback, that Katrina evacuation led them back to Downtown Lafayette for the expansion of RocknBowl® and College Inn to the city the Blanchers love! So join Chef Matthew Gill and the Blancher family as we create new memories for all.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Matthew Gill
  • Catering
    We have multiple capabilities in the catering arena. Off site, on site and pick up is available. Email events at rocknbowl.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Ye Olde College Inn Steak and Bank Bar has 38,000 square feet of options. Offers include multiple vaults, ballroom dining, seated dinners, buffet options, suites for live music, dancing and even bowling all under. Rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, corporate events, birthday parties are just a few of the parties Ye Olde College Inn and RocknBowl® cater to. Email events at rocknbowl.com for further details.
  • Neighborhood
    Lafayette
  • Cross street
    Two steps inside of RocknBowl®
  • Parking details
    Ample and Free parking across from our entry on Jefferson Street. Our lots span from the Kellers Bakery to the Old Filling Station. Additional parking on Convent Street.
  • Public transit
    Public Bus at the corner of Jefferson and Lee
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 32 people are saying

Ye Olde College Inn Steak & Bank Bar @ RocknBowl® reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

32 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review

    3.0

    Dined on September 25, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and atmosphere. All of the food was delicious however, none of it was hot!

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  2. Lsu1 VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 22, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kevin the manager is great as well as the wait staff. The food is always outstanding. I hope they add their famous hamburger steak to their menu. It's on the menu in New Orleans. Always enjoy dining here.

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  3. Angie

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is great and the menu has quite a delicious assortment! We love dining here! Thanks!

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  4. MKClack

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service Delicious food Wonderful atmosphere Fun night!!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 12, 2021

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We went on a Sunday night. There was NOBODY there. Literally more staff than people. We split the steak and frites which I don’t recommend because it was a small portion. It was pretty good. We directly went to another restaurant after we left and enjoyed our meal.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was fantastic and the food was great. We will definitely return!

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  7. MicheleM

    Las Vegas43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were extremely helpful and friendly!! Definitely will go back!

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  8. MelissaP

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 23, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good and the servers were attentive. My only complaint was that the menu was kind of small and the price of the steak was a bit much

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  9. Lsu1 VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 15, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant. I would suggest they use white table cloths like they use in their New Orleans restaurant. Please add the hamburger steak to the menu. Love the wait staff. Complements to the chef!

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  10. JBL9

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hubs and I both got steak and frites. Perfectly cooked medium rare. Atmosphere was lively but not too loud to hinder conversation. Would definitely return.

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FAQs

Ye Olde College Inn Steak & Bank Bar @ RocknBowl® offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (337) 534-4888.

Ye Olde College Inn Steak & Bank Bar @ RocknBowl® is rated 4.5 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Ye Olde College Inn Steak & Bank Bar @ RocknBowl®

905 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Two steps inside of RocknBowl®
  • Neighborhood
    Lafayette
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample and Free parking across from our entry on Jefferson Street. Our lots span from the Kellers Bakery to the Old Filling Station. Additional parking on Convent Street.
  • Public transit
    Public Bus at the corner of Jefferson and Lee
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Matthew Gill
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We have multiple capabilities in the catering arena. Off site, on site and pick up is available. Email events at rocknbowl.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Ye Olde College Inn Steak and Bank Bar has 38,000 square feet of options. Offers include multiple vaults, ballroom dining, seated dinners, buffet options, suites for live music, dancing and even bowling all under. Rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, corporate events, birthday parties are just a few of the parties Ye Olde College Inn and RocknBowl® cater to. Email events at rocknbowl.com for further details.
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