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Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Lafayette

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Lafayette? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Cafe Sydnie Mae restaurant
5.0
5 (896)
$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!

Top review
Joshua
Dined 2 days ago
We go as often as we can and absolutely LOVE this place. Food is always exceptional and service is great. Our favorite place for absolute sure.
A photo of Social Southern Table and Bar restaurant
4.9
4.9 (846)
$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.

Top review
DonVIP
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
Our Server, Casey, was outstanding. She is the best anywhere. She remembered us, was very friendly, attractive, knowledgeable, on the ball, and etc.
A photo of Marcello's of Lafayette restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1144)
$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.
Top review
Christine
Dined 6 days ago
Had another amazing dining experience at Marcellos as usual does not disappoint! Our server Shelby was just lovely! Can’t wait to return!
A photo of Ruffino’s on the River restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1971)
$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!
Top review
Kalyn
Dined 1 day ago
Food & drinks were tasty. I would have liked to see a more extensive wine menu. Our server, Tori, was excellent
A photo of Charley G's Seafood Grill restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1251)
$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.
Top review
Richard &Theresa
Dined 2 days ago
The one hundred dollar ribeye steak was room temp when it was served. The crab cakes were a mush of filling and crab flavoring. For that price where is the lump crab meat. The good old days of taking pride it a proper crab cake made with fresh lump crab meat and fresh capers, onions, and onion tops, mayo, and bread crumbs and then pan fried to perfection by those old ladies at Evangeline steak house. Man I miss those days!
A photo of Vestal Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (719)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Lafayette
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
Rachael
Dined 7 days ago
Molly was a delight! Food was well curated and fast! The cocktails are super fun!
A photo of Don's Seafood - Lafayette restaurant
4.7
4.7 (354)
$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.
Top review
Dr DonaldVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Our waiter in the bar area was absolutely fantastic. Great with suggestions. 
A photo of Superior Grill - Lafayette restaurant
4.7
4.7 (38)
$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.
Top review
DixonVIP
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
This our first time ever dining at any of the Superior Grills. We were a bit wary, due to the high number of negative reviews mixed in with an equal number of very positive reviews. Luckily, the positive reviews were spot on. We began by taking advantage of the new reservation system. When we tried to go in the past, reservations were not available and we were unwilling to wait over an hour for a table. This time we of course walked in the wrong door, but were very politely escorted to the front desk and then quickly to our table. Our server Blain was friendly and professional. There was lots of help, bringing us chips and salsa followed quickly by delicious margaritas. Blain gave us a few minutes to check out the menu, answered all of our questions and brought our orders out on time. I can’t speak for other customer experiences, but our dinner at Superior Grill was one of the best we’ve enjoyed recently. Besides being a bit noisy (which so many have become) and a bit on the expensive side compared to other Mexican restaurants, we had a wonderful time with excellent food and drink. We will definitely return!
A photo of Prejean's Restaurant restaurant
4.6
4.6 (230)
$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!

Top review
Jamie
Dined on Jan 26, 2025
Food was outstanding! We had two appetizers-chicken cracklins and char-broiled oysters. Both were phenomenal. And we got the shrimp trinity and crawfish enchiladas as our entrees; both of which were also delicious. My husband and I really enjoyed our date night.
A photo of Cafe Josephine restaurant
4.6
4.6 (626)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Lafayette
About the restaurant
Chef Troy Bijeaux wants to welcome everyone to Cafe Josephine. We have many spectacular dishes, but our signature dishes are both our steaks and oysters. They can be seen getting prepared and cooked at our oyster bar. Its a great time to speak with Chef and others around you.
Top review
John
Dined 1 day ago
The grilled oysters are the best! We always love the food and the service is top notch. The steaks are cooked to perfection and the seafood is always on point. This is our favorite restaurant by far!
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