Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Baton Rouge / Lafayette

Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Lafayette

Red OpenTable logo
OpenTable
Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants 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 (838)
$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
Jefferyvip
Dined 7 days ago
Music was easy to listen to and not too loud. Fish was perfectly cooked and my braised short ribs were the best I've ever had. Ideal venue for a date night.
A photo of Charley G's Seafood Grill restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1218)
$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
Tomvip
Dined on Oct 25, 2024
Nice decor and great ambiance. We had live piano music during dinner. Varied menu. Good upscale drinks and main dishes. Excellent staff.
A photo of Marcello's of Lafayette restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1106)
$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
Bryce
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and great service. Also, excellent system for wine selection that details the bottles you may choose from.
A photo of Social Southern Table and Bar restaurant
4.8
4.8 (826)
$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
Stephanie
Dined 7 days ago
It was great highly recommended to anyone. Food spray service delightful
A photo of Vestal Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (686)
$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
Deanvip
Dined 4 days ago
One our favorite restaurants in Lafayette. Great place to gather with friends. Food is outstanding and service is on point.
A photo of Park Bistro restaurant
4.8
4.8 (221)
$30 and under
American
Lafayette
About the restaurant
Park Bistro is in the Saint Streets area of Lafayette Louisiana and was founded by Chef Peter Cooke. Coming from New York City, Peter is excited to bring his elevated cuisine to the area. Park Bistro has indoor, outdoor and bar seating with a full beer, wine and cocktail program for you and your friends to enjoy.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
Food was superb, but I wish there were a few more wine choices.
A photo of Ruffino’s on the River restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1938)
$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
cfcvip
Dined on Oct 25, 2024
We are visiting the area and Ruffino’s was highly recommended. It did not disappoint. Service was phenomenal. Thank you Daniel and staff. Food was delicious.
A photo of Prejean's Restaurant restaurant
4.6
4.6 (221)
$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
Eve
Dined on Aug 14, 2024
It was a very enjoyable moment, both for the music, the service and the food. A must do!
A photo of Cafe Josephine restaurant
4.6
4.6 (601)
$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
Jared
Dined on Oct 5, 2024
Service was excellent!! Shaun neverrrr disappoints!!
A photo of Poor Boy's Riverside Inn restaurant
4.3
4.3 (315)
$30 and under
Cajun
Broussard
About the restaurant
Starting with a snowball stand in 1932 until today, Richard & Lori Hurst are carrying on the family tradition. From St. John Street to on the River, to nestled in the woods, now with two full service restaurants, Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn’s and Little River Inn’s seafood and steaks have remained consistently delicious for over 80 years. Richard and Lori and their loyal staff hope you taste not only delicious Cajun food, but the pride that goes into every dish! The oldest restaurant in Acadiana with a great wine and dessert selection, kid friendly and great atmosphere with a third generation husband and wife team ready to serve and where you'll always find the locals.
Top review
Stevenvip
Dined on Oct 4, 2024
Lump crab meat as always outstanding. This is a staple of Lafayette.
Explore Diners' Choice best of Lafayette
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo