Best gumbo and crab cakes in town. Haven't ever been able to find anything like it anywhere else

The best plate of food... my palate danced for the entire experience. The wait staff was excellent, attentive, wonderful recommendations, the entire night was fit for my mother's 87th birthday celebration.ps if you tell them early, they will decorate the table with confetti and a card! Pianist was amazing too! read more

See all

Food was incredible. I had the 6 ounce fillet, which was perfectly cooked along with the mashed potatoes. Service was great. They did have a piano player/singer playing which did seem a bit loud at times and I needed to move tables but overall the ambience was very nice. read more

We spent our 1st year anniversary dining here and it was wonderful. The food was amazing I had the glazed duck and corn grits and my husband had filet mignon the pork belly lettuce wraps was to die for. My palette was screaming all night. The waitress was knowledgeable of wines and meals. Food delivered to us by he manager the lighting and piano playing was wonderful created a nice romantic environment the Mbia read more

See all

Classy setting. Live pianist. Thoughtful seafood-oriented menu. Food was on point, in terms of presentation as well as flavor. Plan on $40-50 per meal, excluding drinks. Solid waitstaff. All around pleasant upscale venue. read more

We had the worst experience ever tonight! We decided to eat at the bar tonight. The bartender put my dates order in wrong so she corrected it but it was taking too long because I was almost done with my meal so he canceled his order and she became so mad at us that we were ignored the rest of the evening! We had to ask for a manager to get our check! It was the worst exper we have ever had at Charley G's! We even spoke with the manager and he did nothing!!!!!!!!!!! read more

The food was amazing, atmosphere romantic, service excellent and friendly! Drinks were delicious too! read more

See all

Our server Marlie was great! From the most delicious martini to fantastic pork belly lettuce wraps, everything our server recommended was delicious. My husband had the ribeye which was cooked perfectly and I decided on the fish special which was grilled sheep head. The caramel cheesecake was the perfect dessert. Service was attentive and food was really great! read more

The filet mignon at Charlie G's was simply the best I think I've ever had. Tender and very tasty. Went extremely well with the Cajun mashed potatoes. I'm 75 years old and I've been eating steak a long time and if I say this is one of the best I've ever had you can believe it is really really good. Good atmosphere, attentive service, good drinks. Highly recommend. read more

This place is an incredible place for celebrating a special occasion like new years eve. I made reservations for the 3 of us at 5pm. We had exceptional service and were greeted with friendly smiles. We had a waiter and drink server taking care of us. I think the waiters name was Corey, he was professional, knowledgeable, and entertaining. I was so impressed with their wine menu. It's on a tablet and you can filter your search by grape or price or by the glass. But I was most impressed that Corey explained the workings of the tablet to us upside down from his angle so it's right side up for us. I told him that I was so impressed that he is able to explain it upside and we both laughed, he said by the end of the night that we were a great table to start the night out. On to the food... the aged ribeye was incredible..had a nice char good flavor. I had the new orleans bbq shrimp and rissoto. It had crab meat on top, but I honestly don't think it needed the crab meat. I absolutely loved the tiramasu martini for dessert. It was strong and one of the best chocolate martinis I've ever had. This place is perfect. It has a nice romantic and celebratory vibe, fantastic service, and amazing food. This place has it going on. read more

See all

. This is one of the planet;'s best Bistro-style eateries. Foods are often unique, well-executed, and tasty. Not really Cajun foods, but sorta b/t Cajun & New Orleans. Try the duck & Andouille gumbo to start. The steaks are first-rate. Service is known as setting the bar for all others. Our New Orleans Restauranteur Friends consider a year with Charley Goodson as better than an M.A. in Food & Beverage management. Easy off-street parking, some shade. Don't tell anyone, but the cheeseburgers here are bestest-ever. Don't miss this jewel ! Rick . read more

One of our favorite restaurants in Lafayette. Sit in the bar. It's the best. And get the tiramisu cocktail after dinner. Seriously - so good. read more

Charley G's - Tiramisu cocktail - New American Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Charley G's has it right. My streak was cooked perfectly to order with a nice smoky flavor. My drinks were perfectly balanced and tasty. Our appetizers were delicious. On top of that, our server Amanda was AWESOME. She was so attentive and gave amazing recommendations. We loved our experience at Charley G's! Will be back and WILL recommend to our family and friends. Ambience was also amazing! read more

See all

I invited the Consulate General for the Philippines for a visit to our office, and had dinner the evening before our meeting the next morning. The staff was outstanding, with warm greetings and we were quickly guided to our table. Loved the atmosphere as we talked, and received our appetizers which were excellent especially the pork belly. Crispy Duck was amazing along with the Tuna. The wine complimented the meal. One of the best experiences. Thanks to the team as they were apart of the amazing experience for the Consulate General. read more

See all

The ambiance of the musician made for a wonderful evening. My steak was excellent and a bottle of Caymus was welcomed. Great experience. Now if I could just get a reservation de New Year's Eve. read more

Food was great, but the reason for four stars was the server at the bar. He was non-social and looked aggravated to be serving me. I had to ask for drink refills and silverware. The gumbo, ribeye with crabmeat served over sweet potatoe hash were all fantastic. read more

The food was delicious. I had a market pasta which they made fresh and contained duck. Super delicious. And had it along side of a nice red wine. The chef holly is so kind and was the one that recommended this place. She is very welcoming and food was soo delicious. read more

Charley G's - New American Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

See all

The food, the service the atmosphere are all 10/10. We could not have asked for a better experience. For an appetizer we ordered the pork belly lettuce wraps. I've been a lot of places in the world and I have to say that this is in my top 5 of absolute best appetizers I've ever eaten. I wanted to order more and just eat it as my meal. We then got the salad with the berries and blue cheese crumbles and it was delicious. There were 3 of us and for entrees we each got something different. I got the special of the night which was fettuccine pasta in a special pistachio and sun dried tomato basil cream sauce with grilled chicken. It wasn't just good. It was ridiculously good. Make yourself sick good. Scrape your plate to get every bite good. My husband got the seafood special of the night which was grilled red fish over pork belly corn grits. He said it was one of the most delicious things he's ever eaten. And then our friend got the 8oz filet and said it was perfect. Let us not forget the fresh French bread and butter that they bring to the table or the to die for desserts. We had the brownie with the peanut butter and salted caramel concoction and the white chocolate bread pudding. They were both extraordinary. We will be back...over and over again. Thanks to our waitress and the entire staff for a great dining experience. I also can't leave out how much we enjoy the live music from the piano bar...such a wonderful added touch. read more

See all

Decided to come on a Monday, where it is 1/2 off Ribeye, and it did not disappoint! We have not been here in awhile, but everything was awesome! We had the following: Tartare of Tuna - Seaweed Salad, Ginger Vinaigrette, Tobiko, Wonton Chips Pan-Seared Foie Gras - Blueberry Preserves, Pickled Vegetables, Fresh Fruit, Candied Walnuts & Wood-Grilled Bread Wood-Grilled Ōra King Salmon - Summer Succotash, Butternut Squash Puree, Toasted Almond & Arugula Salad, Charred Lemon Vinaigrette Aged Ribeye - ordered with Manchego Corn Grits & Risotto The Ora King Salmon was soooo perfect! We had gotten it cooked medium rare, and let me tell you, this is the best salmon I ever ate in my life! And as always, the aged ribeye was also very delicious! ****UPDATE**** Ribeyes are no longer half on Mondays, but at a discount. STILL WORTH IT! Winter Menu: Charley G's Bechamel Crab Cakes - Seasonal Hash with Roasted Pecans, Herb Roasted Garlic Aioli Lobster Scampi - Sautéed Lobster Claw Meat, Wood Grilled Lobster, Linguine, Lemon, Garlic White Wine Cream Sauce, Tobiko Take a date here on Monday, you will not regret it! Check @eatinglafayette on Instagram and Facebook for more Lafayette food things! read more

Charley G's surprised me in the best way. It was intimate without tables being packed next to each other. The live music was a very nice addition to the ambiance. We got appetizers, and for entrées we got the Crispy Duck and the Market Pasta special, both were fantastic. Not to mention the Bread Pudding was the best i've ever had! read more

Charley G's - Smoked Duck & Andouille Gumbo w/ Mini Crab Cake Prosciutto/Brie Cheese Board. - New American Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Nice ambiance. Everything else was horrible. Never again from the condescending and patronizing maitre d' to the long wait time from ordering to receiving our meals. read more

The food is good and the service is fast and friendly! We return often but every year to celebrate our "first date" anniversary here! The atmosphere is good for dates, anniversaries or romantic conversation! read more

My wife and I went for our anniversary. The wait staff was very prompt and courteous. We had the Crab Cakes for appetizer, they were delicious. My wife had the Pan Seared Sea Bass and I had the Ribeye with Grilled Asparagus. Both meals were awesome!! Definitely recommend. read more

Charley G's - 12 Oz Aged Rib Eye - New American Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Charley G's is one of our go-to restaurants for date night and special occasions. There is no other establishment in Lafayette that provides such a consistent experience; the food and service are top notch. Our most recent visit was on a Friday night. We started out with a Negroni and a Manhattan, both of which were perfectly executed. For appetizers, we shared the escargot and the wedge salad. The escargot are an excellent garlic butter delivery vehicle, and we used plenty of the warm, airy French bread to sop up all of the buttery goodness. The wedge is made with romaine and is crunchy and flavorful, with plenty of bleu cheese and bacon. We switched to wines by the glass from the extensive selection available. The wine program is thoughtful and the staff is extremely knowledgeable about the offerings. The wine list is available in a traditional hard copy or electronically on an iPad. The iPad format is easy to use and allows the user to sort and filter based on a number of factors such as region, type of grape, etc. For our entrees, we chose the pan seared sea bass , a permanent menu item, and the seasonal pasta, a seafood stuffed squid ink cappellacci. The sea bass had a crisp, golden exterior while remaining moist and tender. The pasta is house made, which is a rarity in Lafayette, and it was outstanding. The menu description - tomato concasse, Herbsaint scented leek ragout, saffron, jumbo lump crab, whipped ricotta - is a mouthful and doesn't begin to convey how well the flavors meld together with everything in balance. I generally avoid tomato in seafood dishes because it can be overpowering, but that isn't the case in this dish. Rather, the tomato concasse provides acidity and freshness. We opted for dessert to go and selected the seasonal pumpkin cheesecake and the chocolate praline tower. These didn't make the pictures, but they were delicious! Finally, the staff at Charley G's is what takes the experience over the top. They are knowledgeable without a trace of snootiness. They are helpful and attentive without being supercilious. If you take the time to engage, they remember you and treat you like VIPs each visit. The food and service make this our favorite Lafayette restaurant. read more

See all

We went to Charley G's for my birthday & it was amazing. They had a birthday card on my table when we got there. The food was divine. They even gave me a free dessert for my birthday. The staff were so nice & attentive. Will definitely go there again. read more

Charley G's - New American Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Great atmosphere and service!!!!! Just fantastic. The servers were always there and attentive to our every need. I cannot express how GREAT the servers, hosts, etc were. The manager, Justin was also really nice and came greet our table. We went for our anniversary and got top notch service from all staff. They even signed a card for us!!! That wedge salad is phenomenal!!! Literally fantastic with the blue cheese and ranch. The crab cake appetizer was also amazing. I was delighted with the apps. I ordered grilled chicken breasts over risotto with corn macque choux. Chicken and corn were a tiny bit dry, but still good flavor. The risotto was amazing! My brother asked to put blue cheese in his risotto and it was even better that way! Also the complimentary bread and butter was so fluffy and perfect. I tried a couple of desserts and my favorite was that bread pudding. Was not the softest I've ever had, but the flavor was great. We had a great experience here for sure! read more

See all

I've being dying to try out this sophisticated restaurant and so glad I did. The atmosphere was very romantic. The restaurant had dimmed lights and candles on every table. We had reservations and was seated immediately upon our arrival. Our waiter was very attentive and informative. I ordered they ribeye which came with creamy potatoes. My steak was very juicy and cooked to perfection. I would definitely return in the future to try other items on the menu. It was also my birthday and I was given a free dessert which was also delicious!!! read more

Charley G's - 12 Oz Aged Rib Eye - New American Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

We had a great experience and the food was amazing we sat in the bar at a table, there was a gal singing and playing the piano! We enjoyed our experience there! read more

My husband and I enjoyed a great date-night dinner here for my birthday. He let them know on the reservations that we were celebrating my birthday, and we showed up to a decorated table, everyone wished me a happy birthday when they stopped at our table, and my dessert was delivered with a lit birthday candle and was on the house. We ordered the Charley G's sampler for two as our appetizer, and it did not disappoint! My favorite was the Brie. My husband ordered the surf and turf with the smashed potatoes. I ordered the lobster tail (Monday night's special) with butternut squash purée and Manchego corn grits. The grits were a little too cheesy for my preference. The butternut squash and lobster tail were perfect! Finally, for dessert, I chose the triple chocolate cheesecake, which lived up to its name (deliciously rich!), and my husband chose the pecan pie, which they serve warm with a scoop of ice cream. It was a great dining experience, with wonderful food and great service. read more

See all

This is our favorite restaurant in Lafayette. Drinks are great, nice wine menu. The food is a 100/10. They have a few items that are seasonal and some that are permanent, but all are fantastic consistently. Our favorite thing is that they do a limited amount of things GREAT, rather than 50 things okay. The staff is consistently professional and well-informed, and the ambiance is nice and romantic. Would recommend the following: Salmon Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps Filet Caesar Salad Crème Brûlée Bread Pudding Crispy Duck read more

The food was extrordinary and service was excellent! I have never been disappointed with anything at Charley G's and I have been going there for years. read more

I always have a delicious meal here! The waiters are very friendly and helpful! I love the duck!! read more

Charley G's - Crispy Duck - New American Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

See all

The restaurant is an oasis in an upscale looking strip mall. Very nice restaurant with music 7 days a week. On our visit is was a piano player who set the mood for the evening. Great wine list and service-food came out fast, but they did not rush us on taking orders. We started with Onion soup-thick and delicious. Also the Duck & Andouille Gumbo which was smoky and rich. Entrees were the pasta special-Gnocchi with a creamy brandy sauce and crayfish. Gnocchi was nicely browned and sauce was great. Crayfish were deep fried which were good, but would have rather had them sauteed to get more of the crayfish flavor. Other entree was Caesar salad which was an appetizer sized porting which could have come on a larger plate with some garnish since it was taken as an entree. Overall very good restaurant. read more

The food was delicious, the service was superb, we loved the vibe! I'll definitely be back! Thanks for a good time! read more

Charley G's - Sister bonding! - New American Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

It was the end of the day dinner after a long day in the office we were visiting. After all that work, we decided we needed a good dinner. One of the office assistants recommended the restaurant and the Yelp reviews looked good. We made reservations and went back to the hotel to freshen up. White linen tables and a low lighting level greeted us upon arrival at the restaurant. We ordered the appetizer plate of spring rolls, coconut shrimp, and garlic and brie to start. Hot bread was left at the table to take off the hunger's edge. The sampler plate arrived shortly thereafter. We placed our orders as the appetizers quickly disappeared. I ordered the crab cakes which came with creole green beans and a bell pepper coulis. It was a lot creamier than the crab cakes I am used to but the taste was fantastic. Other dishes ordered included the Mahi Mahi, grilled salmon, and the shrimp skewers. Everyone was satisfied with the meal. read more

Charley G's - Crab cakes! - New American Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Premeire restaurant in Lafayette. Superb service and food is amazing. Prepared with fresh ingredients and is delicious.

Fancy. Expensive. Nice nice nice. Take your date here. Impress them. Duck gumbo.

This is me and my wife's favorite place for dinner. They care about their food, it's always quality and creative - and they have excellent service. I highly recommend if you are looking for a special place to go in the area!! read more

Great place - excellent service - friendly staff and food that is always delicious. It has a welcoming atmosphere and you will not be disappointed!! read more

We just had a terrible experience at Charlie G's. I am so disappointed in this place that we took our night to enjoy restaurants in the Lafayette area coming here. I would say that the food was not terrible, but the service was the worst experience I have had in a long time. Here are some of the things to watch out for if you go to Charlie G's. First if they try and seat you in the first few booths along the wall on the right side of the restaurant on a cold night, ask to be reseated. The door in the restaurant does not close properly and there was cold air blowing across our feet and legs the whole meal. You would think that a restaurant of this caliber could have a front door that actually closes all the way. Next, it took our waitress 40 minutes to take our orders for food, when we had told her we were ready to order when we received our drinks were brought to the table. When we asked to place our food orders a second time she gave us an attitude saying "I did not tknow that we were in a hurry." Forty minutes is not a rush in my book. At this point, we should have asked for a new waitress but thought that it might get better. Unfortunately, our waitress could not recover from this terrible start. We never got the bread that is normally included with your meal. She did her best to avoid our table altogether and we even had to ask for our check. I had the sea scallops which were pretty good with a tasty butternut squash puree and candied pumpkin seeds. We had asparagus as a table side which was very woody and the last two inches were very difficult to chew. We also had the grits as a table side which were ok. The level of service just is not worth the price of eating at Charlie G's. I am absolutely confident that there are many other options in the Lafayette area that serve seafood. read more