Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Lafayette

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Cafe Sydnie Mae

5.0

5 (970)

$30 and under

Steak

Breaux Bridge

About the restaurant

Cafe Sydnie Mae is your destination for great food, drinks and entertainment with LIVE. local music. Follow us on Facebook for events as well as food and drink specials. Cafe Sydnie Mae, proudly supporting our beautiful community in the heart of Acadiana. Just a few minutes from Interstate 10!

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Tommy T - G F

Dined 3 days ago

Great food Great music Enjoyed seeing friends Friendly staff n knowledgeable

Charley G's Seafood Grill

4.9

4.9 (1294)

$30 and under

American

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Charley G's is a Lafayette favorite known for grilling aged beef & fresh Louisiana seafood over southern hardwoods. The food at Charley G's is driven by Southern inspiration and the menu changes seasonally with local seafood & produce. The casual yet upscale atmosphere has a bar area with live piano music 7 days a week. Charley G's also offers a wide assortment of specialty liquors, liqueurs & wines. Once a month Charley G's hosts a wine dinner that features wines from various regions and uniquely paired cuisine.

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Steven

Dined 4 days ago

We ordered wine and an Old Fashioned. Mini Crab Cakes, smoked duck and andouille gumbo, the fire grilled tuna, braised pork cheeks and coffee. This was my first visit after living in Acadiana over 20 years. I must say my experience was on the same level as every review I had heard over the years. The food was exceptional especially the pork cheeks and gumbo. Service was excellent. The wine my friend ordered was unavailable and the waiter made an excellent secondary choice. We had a funny laugh with the waiter. I already had in my mind the pork cheeks but when the waiter was talking about the special for tonight, he was talking about Sheephead (not sheep head)😉I was like wow I might try that but not tonight, thinking about them rolling out a full sheep head on a serving cart. Anyway at the end he was talking about the fillets, and started laughing. He looked at me funny and I explained my thought process, we had a good laugh. Anyway we had a great evening. Worth every dime for an exceptional meal, start to finish.

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Marcello's of Lafayette

4.9

4.9 (1182)

$30 and under

Italian

Lafayette

About the restaurant

At Marcello's Wine Market Cafe we specialize in true Italian cooking. We use the freshest ingredients that reflect authentic Sicilian cuisine with a touch of Northern Italy. Shop our retail section to pair the perfect wine with your meal. You are certain to have the most unique dining experience in Lafayette.

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Brenda

Dined 7 days ago

We had an amazing dinner. The server, Trinity, was helpful, attentive and new exactly what to suggest when questioned. The ambiance was wonderful and the food was delicious. Absolutely worth the price!

Don's Seafood - Lafayette

4.8

4.8 (374)

$30 and under

Seafood

Lafayette

About the restaurant

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.

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Ken

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

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.

Prejean's Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (249)

$30 and under

Cajun

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Prejean's Restaurant is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Conveniently located on I49 North, just 2 miles north of I-10 in Lafayette, LA awaits Big Al, our 14-foot stuffed gator to welcome you to our warm, friendly, and casual atmosphere. Mouth watering Char-Grilled Oysters served up with a bowl of one of our Signature Gumbos or maybe a perfectly cooked juicy Steak are just some of our menu offerings that are sure to delight.

After 40 years of ownership under the Guilbeau Family, Prejean’s started a new chapter in November 2020! New owners Tim Metcalf, Greg Metcalf, & Ken Boudreaux bring a combined 75+ years of restaurant experience & a new attitude to the iconic Prejean’s Restaurant.

Our Mission is simple …
Buy the best food we can & cook it as Cajuns do.
Simply Cajun!

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Brandy

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Awesome quick service even though is was super busy for Father’s Day!

Ruffino’s on the River

4.7

4.7 (2014)

$31 to $50

Steak

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Ruffino's on the River is a -Steak-Seafood-Italian restaurant and an experience in Food and Atmosphere like no others. Located in Lafayette, La. From the time you walk in and see the wood burning stove aflame, to the beautiful smiles on every Ruffino's team member's faces, you will have goose bumps on the back of your neck for the dining journey that awaits you. The scenes of the gorgeous Vermilion River where our outdoor patio looks over is breath taking. From our wonderful signature Crabmeat Cheesecake appetizer to our mind blowing Cedar Plank baked Redfish or our mouth watering Prime cut Steaks, the menu is diversive for everyone. The relaxed but swinging music along with perfect lighting and energy make this this ultimate restaurant in Louisiana. I where Louisiana Comes to Celebrate!

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Lilla

Dined 2 days ago

Steven our host was very professional and courteous. Excellent food quality, burrata with sundried tomatoes and the blue crab gnocchi were excellent appetizers. The highlight of our dinner was when 6 different servers came to our table and placed the dinner plate in front of us at the same time! Small but meaningful gesture went a long way.

Social Southern Table and Bar

4.7

4.7 (868)

$30 and under

Southern

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Be real. Eat good. It is all about being true to who you are: sharing with friends and family and enjoying each other's company over a good meal. The ingredients are always fresh and that is the cornerstone of our farm-to-table approach. It's talking about dinner when you're having lunch. Have you got some positive energy to share? Or maybe your grandmother's recipe for cobbler?
Leave here and create some more good in your world. We're all a part of it.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Always a delightful experience. Sweet potato biscuits a must, and really anything else from the menu that sounds halfway interesting will be worth it. The barrel aged sazerac if you like that type of beverage, I recommend.

Superior Grill - Lafayette

4.7

4.7 (65)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Lafayette

About the restaurant

We have the finest Mexican food around; sizzling fajitas, mouth-watering enchiladas, cheesy nachos and of course our famous margaritas. We have the best Happy Hour everyday.

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Cheryl

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Always a good experience for brunch. Impeccable service and food is consistently delicious.

Prejean's Restaurant Broussard

4.5

4.5 (42)

$30 and under

Cajun

Broussard

About the restaurant

Prejean's Restaurant is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Little Al, our 8-foot stuffed gator to welcome you to our warm, friendly, and casual atmosphere. Mouth watering Char-Grilled Oysters served up with a bowl of one of our Signature Gumbos or maybe a perfectly cooked juicy Steak are just some of our menu offerings that are sure to delight.

After 40 years of ownership under the Guilbeau Family, Prejean’s started a new chapter in November 2020! New owners Tim Metcalf, Greg Metcalf, & Ken Boudreaux bring a combined 75+ years of restaurant experience & a new attitude to the iconic Prejean’s Restaurant.

Our Mission is simple …
Buy the best food we can & cook it as Cajuns do.
Simply Cajun!

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BillVIP

Dined on May 10, 2025

Really good, fresh. Every dish really different. All delicious! Very family vibe on a Friday night - big tables of 3 or more generations. Delightful to see.

Saltgrass Steak House - Lafayette

4.4

4.4 (33)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Saltgrass Steak House is an award-winning steakhouse famous for serving Angus Beef steaks. Each steak is cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice, and topped with garlic butter. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Great food and legendary hospitality make Saltgrass an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

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Jeremy

Dined 3 days ago

The steaks were cooked perfectly and tasted awesome!

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