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Don's Seafood - Lafayette, Lafayette, LA

Don's Seafood - Lafayette

4.8 (374)
$30 and under
Seafood
4309 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
The truth is, you don't become a Louisiana favorite just by putting the word "authentic" on your sign. When you've served Cajun meals as long as we have, you learn the difference between real food and a bland imitation, and our guests know it too. Grilled, fried or on ice-there's time cooked into every dish and time spent on every home cooked recipe, so that every aroma, every bite, every sip and every gathering is memorable. We've spent more than 80 years creating a recipe for something much greater than a place for a lunch break or night out. It's a place to share (or keep the whole plate to yourself), a place where you always have a seat ready at the table and a place where you're always part of the family.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 10:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (337) 981-1141
  • Website
    https://www.donsseafoodonline.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering menu available at donsseafoodonline.com
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private room with two televisions.
  • Location
    4309 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Neighborhood
    Lafayette
  • Cross street
    Brentwood Blvd.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Bus Stops in front of restaurant
  • Entertainment
    Oyster Bar & Grill
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 374 people are saying

Don's Seafood - Lafayette 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Kid-friendly

  • Lafayette

    Best Overall

  • Lafayette

    Best Food

  • Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Lafayette

    Best Value

  • Lafayette

    Good for groups

  • Lafayette

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lafayette

    Good for special occasions

  • Lafayette

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don's Seafood in Lafayette offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food, service, and atmosphere." Guests appreciate the attentive staff and flavorful dishes, including "delicious redfish" and "perfectly seasoned blackened catfish." Despite occasional noise, the "awesome" service and diverse menu make it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
374 Reviews

  1. Ken

    New Orleans / Louisiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were given a rather private booth for our anniversary dinner. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. Definitely would recommend for date night.

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  2. Laura VIP

    San Antonio14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely service from Lily and host team. The chicken and andouille gumbo was salty and the hush puppies were sweet. We expected savory puppies. Salad and in house made avocado ranch were good.

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  3. Charleen

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Was surprised the music was not Cajun or connected to South Louisiana.

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  4. Pat VIP

    San Antonio22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is my favorite restaurant in Lafayette. I ordered the Crabmeat au Gratin which is a dish I have had often and love. Very little crabmeat and thin and watery, really not cooked properly and skimped on ingredients. Guess they are cutting corners to deal with inflation. Very disappointing!

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  5. Tammy

    New Orleans / Louisiana20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The hushpuppies help make up for some misses, like way overcooked fried shrimp, which was a hardly better replacement for a strange seafood platter. The crawfish ettouffee had almost no crawfish in it. Shrimp tacos were great.

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  6. Vickie

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good service and good food! We will be back!

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  7. Jim VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at Don's was excellent - ust like it always is.

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  8. David VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was Mother's Day so even with reservations we expected to wait. The lobby was full of people which was not a surprise. However, we were seated immediately, no wait at all. Our server was Reagan and she was outstanding. Even with all the tables she was responsible for, she had a smile on her face and gave us a lot of attention. The food was delivered quickly, was hot and fresh and tasted wonderful. Mother's Day can be a little frustrating at restaurants but this was not the case. It was a great experience. We are regulars at Don's and even do a lot of take out. It is always good but under the circumstances, we were more impressed than usual. Already planning our return.

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  9. Arianna

    New Orleans / Louisiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Redfish was delicious! Enjoyed the pecan cobbler ala mode.

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  10. Kate

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Mother’s Day experience. Yall made my mom feel very special.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Don's Seafood - Lafayette

4309 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Brentwood Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Lafayette
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 10:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Bus Stops in front of restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Oyster Bar & Grill
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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