Had the chargrilled oysters at Don's Seafood and baby... they came out HOT and sizzling ‍ They were loaded with that buttery, garlicky flavor and grilled just right. The cheese on top was perfectly melted, and the oysters themselves were juicy and fresh. I was literally dipping my bread in the extra sauce because it was too good to waste. Service was friendly and the food came out quick, which I always appreciate. If you're going to Don's, the chargrilled oysters are a MUST. Definitely running this back soon O read more

Great place to get a tastes of Cajun and creole food. Food here is not the healthiest but definitely incredibly delicious. This place looks so amazing inside, like an old historic place, which it is :) Service was good. Definitely try our shrimps for appetizers and gator bites -- so good. I also enjoyed seafood gumbo. read more

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Food 4/5 I had crab stuff shrimp with red beans and rice with string bean. My dinner was delicious! I would return. I selected this place per recommendation for great seafood. I recommend. Service 4/5 I sat at the bar and the service was nice. Ambiance 4/5 This place gets packed. Seated at the bar I was up close and personal to the grill where are the magic happens with the oysters! read more

Dons Seafood - Lafayette - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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Food much better than most Don's locations so a nice surprise. Service was friendly and good. Ambiance is what you expect. Bar is pretty lively after 5 pm for sure! Prices are reasonable compared to a lot of places adding to its popularity as it's busier than most places. read more

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The oysters were fresh and very tasty! The blueberry martinis are amazing! We probably drank way too many of them, but they were most enjoyable! The service was exceptional and friendly. The place had a good vibe. Yes, I recommend this place. Cheers! read more

Dons Seafood - Lafayette - Charbroiled Oysters (GF) - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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We like Don's for its consistently good service and food. The chargrilled oysters, crab claws, and fried seafood are always fresh and very well executed. It's definitely worth a visit. read more

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Let me start by saying that I love Don's seafood gumbo. I was quite disappointed tonight. I called and ordered 2 seafood gumbos and asked how many ounces. They said 12 ounces so I ordered for pick up. I was disappointed to see the size which was about 5 ounces and almost no seafood. They sent rice in a separate container and it looked like the rice serving was larger than the amount of gumbo. Now, I have ordered just a cup before and it came in a larger amount. Just disappointed. It was also a little too salty. I guess I'll get my Lafayette seafood gumbo from somewhere else from now on. read more

In town and meeting friends for dinner the suggestion was Dons Seafood. We met at 5:30 and Dons was already rocking. The three of us ate in the bar which has plenty of bar/counter space as well as TVs you watch the current game Denise was our server and she did an excellent job. We started with jacked oysters and fried alligator , both were worth ordering but the Gator was exceptional My entree was the grilled redfish, adult Mac and cheese and green beans. Additionally Dons food and alcohol prices are extremely friendly priced . I had one of my favorite red wines for a fraction of the price it usually is and dinner for 3 was surprisingly inexpensive Dons is a fun and local place to get good food and service while not breaking the bank read more

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Ok just to say. We stopped by Dons seafood today for the first time. I have to say, that from the first minute we walked in the door we were treated so good Gene the general manager met us at the door. We told him it was our first time there. He made sure we had a booth like we asked and even came back to check on us. He ask if everything was to our liking. And of course it was beyond what we expected. Our waitress named Alissa with it only being her 4 th day, she done an amazingly awesome job. I would highly recommend this place. The portions were more than adequate. The food was over the top. For a must try place to have any Creole food you want. Go To This Place!!!! read more

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DON'S IS TRULY ONE OF A KIND! I'm from Breaux Bridge and have lived in Los Angeles the last 11 years, but every time I come back home, I have to get Don's!!! This time around, we came to celebrate my grandmother's 80th birthday, and we knew the menu was sure to provide everything she'd love (she's a picky one! A true Louisiana cook with high standards, so we had to choose wisely!) Because there were too many of us in the party for a booth, we had to sit at a larger table, meaning we wouldn't get the cushioned seats. Our server kindly accommodated my grandmother with a cushion for her seat so that she could be comfortable! We GREATLY appreciate this, as my granny is older and her bones aren't fond of hard chairs. MAJOR appreciation for the accommodation. Now let's get to the food! I couldn't come and NOT get the stuffed crab! I've eaten this since I was in elementary school, and my mom and I are hooked on it TO THIS DAY! They taste the absolute same! I love it when places don't change the recipe when it isn't broken! And that GUMBO, baby!!! Whew, every bite is absolutely delectable, and they still put the lump crab pieces in there and are never stingy with the shrimp! I love the for that! The classic Seafood Platter was on point per usual, with the PERFECT batter for the fish and shrimp! I really and truly have no complaints! Thanks for making my grandma's milestone birthday super special, and thanks for bringing me that nostalgia I've always appreciated from your establishment! read more

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Really nice staff, but I feel like a got a lifetime supply of sodium in each dish we ordered. The blackened alligator was so overwhelming with salt that it was inedible. read more

Tasty food and great service. Chicken & Andouille Gumbo was very good. Fried Catfish cooked perfectly. Dang, those were some big oysters!

Delicious! We really enjoyed our food and the service was really good as well! Would recommend! read more

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Love Don's Seafood! Every time I come it's a good vibe. They are always super busy and I love it. Staff doesn't make you feel rushed and they handle themselves like they are not super busy. Which is a great thing because I know they are stressed, but it never shows. Okay! Let's get into the seafood. Oysters are always great! I love their crab claws! I love a good French martini and Don's makes the best in my opinion! Love Don's do much!! read more

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The thin cut crispy fried catfish is so good. And the hush puppies are not dense and dry.

We came here out of town for work and it was great! Good food drinks and service. We will be back

On vacation and was recommended this place. As usual we sat at the bar. Shelby & Kevin greeted us right away. Order some drinks and shrimp appetizer. She then showed us how to eat craw fish as we never had this before. It was interesting, and something I would eat if I was at someone's home. I had catfish and red beans. Wife had catfish Acadian. All was very good. Our service was great with nice conversation. The bar area is very well put together. Sorry no pics of food. Ate it to quickly. The bar area was very busy and the dining are was hoping too. If your in the area I would recommend this place, as they have a alot of food options to choose from. read more

Dons Seafood - Lafayette - Crawdad - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday while heading to the beach. The restaurant was crowded, but we were seated straight away. Service was very attentive. The Zydeco Fish Tacos were a hit, but the Seafood Gumbo was disappointing. The broth was tasty, but it was too thin and lacked substance. Besides a handful of very small shrimp, nothing else was visible in the bowl. All things considered, we will be back. read more

Local favorite! Amazing atmosphere, food cooked on a open flame. The smoked fresh oysters are amazing, the bloody Mary's are so delicious and the staff is very helpful. I recommend this place to anyone also family friendly. read more

Dons Seafood - Lafayette - Crab fingers - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Unbelievable! Best shrimp and grits anywhere. The hush puppies are top drawer - almost like a cake, not grainy or greasy. And the crawfish bisque was magnificent!!! Our server was Alex. She was a jem. This place was hoppin' on a Wed night. We can see why. read more

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This was a recommendation from our bed and breakfast and since it was crawfish season, decided to try it out! My husband got a couple pounds of boiled crawfish. I got the broiled shrimp. Everything tasted great. The only thing I wasn't happy with was my cocktail. I tried the turtle and it was supposed to come with crushed pecans on the rim and it did not. It also didn't look very chocolatey, so I feel like I didn't really get what I asked for but also hate sending stuff back. We didn't have room for dessert, so we skipped it. I highly recommend the fried crab claw appetizer! That was fantastic!!! read more

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This is a well-established eatery, and they know how to take care of their customers! We arrived at a busy weekday lunchtime, but it was only a few minutes until a table was available. A full-service bar is available to ease the wait, but that wasn't necessary for this visit. Our lunch was awesome, with a charming atmosphere, great food, and great service! We will definitely be back next time our travels bring us to Lafayette. read more

Great dinner experience here last night. Food was delicious. Service from Alyssa was amazing!!

I really wanted to love the seafood gumbo and boiled crawfish, but the salt levels were overwhelming. It felt like the kitchen doubled the seasoning by mistake, making it impossible to taste the actual seafood. For the price of a 3-lb crawfish boil, I expected much better balance. Sadly, I couldn't finish it. read more

Visiting Lafayette and found this place through Yelp . Restaurant was clean and presented a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere . Jose provided excellent service. Food portions were excellent and everything we ordered was great. Anytime we visit Lafayette in the future, this place will be on our list. read more

Authentic dishes with excellent service! Loved our waitress who had great drink and dinner suggestions. We enjoyed the combination plate! Gumbo the best! Loved this place! read more

The charbroiled oysters were pretty decent! Not the absolute best I've had but they were definitely yummy and hit the itch of wanting solid seafood. Friendly and quick service. It was quite busy so this place must be very popular! read more

Dons Seafood - Lafayette - Chargrilled Charbroiled Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

We only had 3 days in Lafayette and Don's was first on our list! Missed day 1 because it was over an hour wait- what a great sign!! 2nd day we got there right when they opened. Tried and true for sure!!! Seafood salad is always a good option as well as any fried shrimp or fish. Eouffee was great too but the item you MUST order is definitely the chargrilled oysters. Before today, you couldn't put one near me but we ordered another dozen! ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!! Ambiance if the restaurant was welcoming and clean. Wait staff super nice and attentive. Definitely on the top of my restaurant lists!! read more

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Visit Dons back in January and my experience this time was not to good. First my drink had white specks floating in it. I let our server know and she had it replaced for me. The other issue I had was with my dishes that I ordered with shrimp. I was not too fond of the taste. Now this was not the fault of the restaurant, as certain shrimps I cannot eat due to the fishy smell and taste. I didn't return my order, just know that in the future not to order anything with shrimps. read more

The food was amazing in everything! Tasty! As our waiter was on time bringing our food and drinks. He was very kind as we enjoyed the surroundings. read more

Just had crabmeat au gratin as a mid-after lunch and it was fabulous. Highly recommend it and the service from Alex was outstanding. I'll be back real soon! read more

I sure wish I would have taken pictures of all the food the four of us We started with gumbo, bisque, catfish bites and fried crab claws. Then our entrees were shrimp plate, grilled redfish, stuffed shrimp and seafood platter. Our meal was absolutely delicious. Yes we did get desserts brownie and bread pudding. Our waitress was very sweet never wrote anything down and all the food was correct and delicious. We sat at a high top in the bar area which was fine. It was very crowded on Saturday night. read more

Dons Seafood - Lafayette - Delicious warm bread pudding (No raisins) and vanilla ice cream - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

The food was excellent but the service from Mrs Anna really stole the show, she was funny and very very engaging. it was a great experience the food was good but the service made it even better!! read more

Sit in the bar area. Known for their Old Fashions. It's a great local vibe. Food is good, drinks are great, service is great. read more

Dons is a fantastic restaurant! We are never disappointed. The food is always great, the staff is always professional and the whiskey selection is great as well. read more

Dons Seafood - Lafayette - Angels Envy Rye. - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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Service was great. Food ...not so much. I have nothing good to say about the food. We sat at the bar and had the raw oyster smell haunting us all through our dinner. We are from south Louisiana but live in the Houston area now, and we came back to Lafayette really craving good seafood, only to be very disappointed. We had the shrimp platter. The shrimp were small and frozen, not fresh. In fact they were so small in some dishes they were like bait shrimp. I would never recommend Don's to anyone, regardless of where they're from. This was worse than Texas seafood restaurants and they should be ashamed to serve the low quality of food that they do. Never again. Never! read more

The stuffed grilled catfish and crabmeat au gratin were excellent. Service was wonderful. We sat at the high top next to the bar as and enjoyed seeing them cook oysters on the grill. Great ambience. read more

Dons Seafood - Lafayette - Crabmeat Au Gratin - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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Food was outstanding !! Service was the same. Very nice restaurant only downfall it's a little noisy at times. Must try

First time there! Great atmosphere, bartender Kevin excellent food and deserts great. Issues with wait staff too busy being on phones. Where I sat at bar I had straight view of them standing and visiting and high phone use. When I was brought my food was short side of green beans, never revived them but she had time for her phone. This is a management issue! If ever back in town I will come back but the chatting and phone issue needs addressed. read more

It was busy in here on a Tuesday night when we came, which we saw as a great sign, but our food was just okay. We were seated quickly and served by a lovely waitress whose name escapes me unfortunately. Our cocktails were wonderful! I ordered a hot honey margarita and my boyfriend ordered an old-fashioned of some sort and they were well-balanced and strong enough. We ordered chargrilled oysters and the fried seafood combo platter. The oysters were much too dry for our liking. We both like saucy and buttery oysters, with much less cheese than these had. We also ordered some sort of combo fried seafood platter. It was pretty good, so no issues there. We had a nice time as the ambiance was lively, but were definitely let down by the oysters as they were our primary reason for visiting. read more