Two words: barbecue perfection! Waiting in line for to go orders is totally worth it. I can't decide what's my fav, it's all good.

This is a restaurant NOT a fast food place!! Plate lunches are awesome! Plus there are menu items too. Only open for lunch unless it is crawfish season then they are open at night for dinner/supper and they serve other foods besides crawfish at night. Some of the best boiled crawfish around during the season!!! On Sunday's they always have BBQ -- also awesome!! read more

If there is a platonic ideal form of a cajun crawfish diner, Dwight's is it. Recommended to me by a Lafayette local, I now know that I will never again eat spicy boiled crawfish this good again, unless I make my way to Dwight's again. That return visit is made even more complicated by the fact that Dwight's is only open during crawfish season, roughly January-May. One piece of advice: if you order the hot spiced version of the crawfish (which I recommend) you should bring along protective goggles, so that you don't have to experience the mace-like sensation of having crawfish rub squirt into your eye, as I did. Given that 3 pounds of ultra-fresh boiled crawfish only cost a meager $13, you will have plenty of cash left over to pay for the goggles. read more

We had the ribeye with etoufee on top and the ragin Cajun oysters! Deliciousness... Dwight's also has amazing crawfish during the season.

I love their onion rings! Thin, hand cut onions , battered and fried to perfection! One size only-Large for $7. Get it! The medium to medium large crawfish tonight were juicy, tender, tastey and easy to peel. The smalls were dry and tough..maybe accounting for 1 out of 10 or so. There were a number of straight tailed crawfish indicating they were not alive when boiled.I often eat these and they are not questionable in taste or flavor. tonight at dinner i was forced to spit out the straight tailed meat every time due to the old fishy taste and texture. i would appreciate better quality control here. Our waitress Blanche was very courteous and attentive, especially considering several questions I had that she had to bring to the kitchen. Thank you, Blanche. read more

I'm going to give this place 4 stars not because the food was gross, but the service. I had the dwights special which was a fried crawfish and crawfish etoufee on top poboy which was amazing!!!!! The problem was when we went to the back to order crawfish. Our waitress seemed to be unbothered with us until she came around and brought us the check. Everyone else had a bucket under their table and we had to use our old food baskets just to put our eaten crawfish shells in. Often we had to flag her down for service while she would run around and ask everyone else if they were ok. Dwight's if I can give you any advice, please work on customer service with you waitresses or give the less tables to worry about. read more

I've never been to Louisiana before so I came to check out Dwights because it had pretty good ratings from Yelp. I asked the server what was their most popular dish, and he suggested the Crawfish Ettoutee--guaranteed the best in town. It was AMAZING! I would definitely come here again. read more

I can't wait for Sundays because Dwight's has their famous BBQ. Get there early on Sunday's because they tend to run out of the choices for meats. Your BBQ plate comes with a side of the best dirty rice I've ever had, french bread, and two other side choices that consists of: green beans, corn on the cob, baked beans, potato salad, and gumbo/ettouffe. Then you have different choices for your meats: half a rack of ribs, pork steak, brisket, and white/dark chicken. By far, their ribs are up to par along with their excellent BBQ sauce. I love this BBQ sauce because it has heat, tang, and texture. The ribs are smoked to perfection. All this for a mere $8.95. Be prepared to wait in line along with the rest of us. read more

Out of all the places I ate in Lafayette during my time here spent for work, this place takes the cake. I never had me some boiled crawfish but I see what all the fuss is about now. The boiled craw fish is seasoned very spicy and tasty just the way i like it. Alot of work to get some meat from the crawfish but if you are a lover of seafood, you can't go wrong. I loved stuffed crab and shrimp as well. People here in Lafayette know what's up seafood. The locals here talk about all the seafood at this place so it appears to be a place you can't go wrong. On a wednesday night at 6pm, It was packed! That usually says something. read more

Best Crawfish Étouffée I've ever had at a restaurant. Very spicy, and huge servings!!

Dwight's is the bomb, love the sunday BBQ! The rice dressing is to die for!

This place offers several menu items. I'm going to focus on the ball crawfish. Once I ordered the hot since they told me there was one level above that which was Thai hot. The crawfish was very well seasoned but when they say hot they mean it. I had to actually boil the crawfish when I got home to get some of the spice out so that I was able to eat them.The level of spice is different for each & every place.just know that hot is very hot & Thai hot is out of this world hot. read more

This place is very good for crawfish and the crawfish étouffée. But God damn they have some incompetent people working here fixing the to go plate lunches. Literally spell it out what you want many times on phone orders and you will get EXACTLY what you don't want! Every single time for every order I have done by phone or online for over a year now it's always wrong. Only way it is correct is if you physically watch them make it in front of you. Oh also saw HUGE cock ROACHES leaving the bathroom area from the walls and floors. At this point in time I threw the food out immediately. Guess I'll stay away from here for many reasons. Ashame bc the food is pretty damn good. read more

There are many, many great seafood restaurants in Acadiana, but when crawfish are in season, you'll find me at Dwights. Nuff said!

I traveled to Louisiana with my mom so we could enjoy the culture and food. On our driving trek (from Houston airport) to New Orleans, this was one of our foodie highlights. Our mission in Cajun country was to attend the Crawfish Festival and dine on great crawfish. I love plain old boiled crawfish - actually, far from "plain" with all the spices used when done right. I had read Yelp reviews, and figured this was our place. Simple yet funky atmosphere. Dwight's was busy and full of locals, right In the middle of Crawfish Festival weekend in nearby Breaux Bridge (which we attended during the day - awesome Cajun music and snacking). We arrived just before a wait list began, and had an adorable and efficient young waitress, Brittnie. She guided our dining choices and we splurged with an order of barbequed oysters before our crawfish extravaganza. They are served on a half shell with a crazy good sauce and some cheese, with a tang of barbeque flavor from the fiery grill they are cooked over. Really delicious, but a bit rich for me. Mom loved them. Next up, boiled crawfish. They come with a piece of corn and a couple of spicy red potatoes, in either a 3 lb. or 5 lb. serving. Brittnie assured us that she can eat the 5 lb., so I ordered that, while mom went for the 3 lb. Mind you, after learning at the Crawfish Festival that for each "pound" of crawfish, only about 15% of that is actually the meat, I didn't feel too much of a glutton. That is until I finished. No room for dessert, that's for sure. And every last bite was exactly what I had hoped for. Cooked to perfection, a nice little spicy burn, not too bland and not too hot. Afterwards, Brittnie offered a tour of the back kitchen to see the crawfish sorting machine, the barbeque pit, and the crawfish cooking area. Awesome! Asked the "chefs" a few questions... one answer was particularly interesting: On the busiest of weekends, they can cook up to 2000 lbs. of crawfish. Oh my. It's definitely worth a visit if you want a very low key, friendly atmosphere and great, basic southern seafood. read more

Bbq plate lunches on Sunday's are amazing, get there before 1230 or they tend to run out. Also some of the best crawfish I have had in LA. New to the area and highly recommend to all read more

If you're from out of town, and you want what's best about SW LA food, this is one of the greats. No gimmicky lump crab meat in a cream sauce over EVERY entree as some others do, just simple great food. You won't be impressed by the atmosphere (each table has a trash can in the middle-you'll understand). You won't be impressed by the presentation, and you'll scoff at the amount of fried items. But, if you want crawfish, shrimp, crab, this is one of the best spots in town. read more

Awesome étouffée! Try the crawfish half and half. Service wasn't the best but the food was great!

Showed up on Sunday morning and went to the back of the long line to eat here. The to-go line was just as long. I had the pleasure of eating the BBQ ribs with some coleslaw, green beans, rice, and corn on the cob. I am from Texas, and I came here looking for crawfish, but the BBQ was an awesome surprise. I will be sure to visit again whenever I am back in town. read more

Ive eaten here quite a few times their food & service are very exceptional they serve delicious plate lunches with a variety of foods & deserts to choose from i definately recommend it to anyone looking for good food at a reasonable price read more

Went here tonight with family and friends. I got the grilled shrimp platter, shrimp very small, menu said 21 I counted 15. Bake potatoe had fake cheese on top, I scraped off, potatoe not hot. Husband had crawfish enchilada, he did not care for it, won't get again. Matter of fact we won't come back. Our server Macie was very good checked on us frequently. read more

I got a yelp just so that I could tell the world about Dwights. Locals recommended this place at our hotel and it soon became clear why. The atmosphere was nice, it took 30 seconds to get my food, and the food was fantaaaastic. Would recommend strongly if you want to bask in the meaty glory of dwights buffet selection. I would not recommend dwights to people on a diet or losers. read more

Dwight's is 'oh gawd' good, from the ambience to the service to, of course, the food. This is truly home-cooking, just served in a commercial establishment. We used to buy groceries here in the sixties when it was the Super Check Mart, owned by Dwight's dad...we always called Breaux's read more

Drove all day from Texas and really excited to eat good Cajun food. We read the reviews and we were really hungry. Pulled up at 515 on Friday night and they were closed. We were so disappointed! read more

The chicken was some of the most tender chicken I think I have ever had any restaurant. A for sure must have. We got the dark meat so I can't comment on the white meat. The brisket was okay. it was more like shredded brisket instead of sliced brisket so it affected the texture and tenderness. The rice dressing was good, the baked beans were good, I like my beans sweet so this worked for me. The green beans were pretty standard. I also got a link of boudin and that was also good. I would return if I were ever in the city again. read more

It is no wonder this restaurant is #1 under crawfish in Lafayette. Delicious boiled crawfish, amazing stuffed potato and top notch service. Amanda went above and beyond to keep our boys happy with their "big boys" cups. Definitely will return and recommend. read more

This is the worst place ever! Bathrooms are dirty and the worst was the cockroaches by my table. The crawfish was gray and under seasoned and my beer was flat. The waitresses are rude and naggy.I will never come here again. I will make sure everyone I know will never come here again. If I could give no stars I would!!!!! read more

Great BBQ!!! We are regulars on Sundays for the BBQ. Consistently good!!! The chicken is real good as is the pork steak.

I left out the 5th star for those of you who want a bit more ambiance. If you want good food and friendly service, it's great. Nobody in the area has crawfish as good. In fact, if the owner can't get first class crawfish...which can sometimes happen...he'll pull them off the menu rather than settle for second best. read more

Spicy, very big crawfish (for early march). They are on the pricey side, but 3 pounds plus boiled onions added on filled me up. The tables have big holes in the middle so you don't have to pile your shells up, and they give you mayo and horseradish to make your own sauce. read more

My girls and I had lunch there today! everything was excellent! Friendly staff and reasonable prices for high quality food! Will definitely be there again! read more

Well, thank you for all the great reviews. I agree! I had the best crawfish etoufee I have ever had. Delicious!

Great bugs!! (Craw dads), big portions, nice atmosphere.

I eat here at least twice a week. The food is always amazing. The BBQ is top notch, the shepherds pie is the best i ever had, and if you have never tried the Dwight's special you are missing out (Fried crawfish Po boy topped with crawfish ettouffee) read more

Great food, best crawfish anywhere, they treat all their guest and employees as family, servers are always ready with a smile. Sunday's barbecue is fantastic one meal will feed two people. The hamburgers are zesty and cooked fresh buy Linda, the steaks are hand cut and flame broiled, the brisket is second only to my own ( my opinion ). Dwight's is open year round for lunch, dinner service is only available during crawfish season, but that is subject to change. Hours of operation are 10-2 and 6 -10 if you have not been GO if you have then you know what I am talking about. read more

Dwight's is a gem in Lafayette! It is what Cajun home cooking is all about and one of the places on our list when we visit home. Dwight's Sunday BBQ is a no miss - pork steak, rice dressing, and great sides. This place is amazing. read more

I've been going to Dwight's for years. Their food is excellent - get the plate lunches during the week. Seafood is always fresh and good atmosphere. You dont have to worry about dressing up. read more

After many years thinking that Dwights only served crawfish on Friday and Saturday nights, I was amazed after waking up early enough on a Sunday morning to discover their Sunday barbecue. Chick, Pork Steak, Sausage, Brisket and a host of sides are available for your choice. "The Regular" comes with dirty rice, pork-n-beans, potato salad and your choice of meat. I usually settle for a "Double Dark" chicken, rice and beans. The chicken is light on sauce (served on the side if you'd like), and falls off the bone. It is as tender as any chicken I've ever had. The brisket is very tender and is usually served in its own gravy (again sauce on the side). The sausage is well cooked and a bit crispy, and I'm not a big pork steak fan. Flash forward to years of eating either crawfish or Sunday barbecue and suddenly I discovered Friday lunch with friends. Again, the same winding line as described in other reviews, and the serving is the same. Pick a main, pick 2 sides and maybe get yourself a dessert. I have a thing for the 1/2 and 1/2, fried shrimp covered with crawfish etouffe. Amazaing. In the end it is a bit on the pricey side, where a barbecue plate or lunch plate as described above with a drink will run you $20. So its not on the cheap side. Other drawbacks are for both Sunday and week day lunches, the parking lot is FULL, and its hard to find a place to park. But if you're lucky enough to find a space, its worth it! read more

My first crawfish experience as a visitor to the area was awesome. I ate the half and half platter (half fried half crawfish etouffe) and my dining companion had half and half on a poboy (dwight's special). The etouffe was creamy and plentiful. We also had a good corn and crab dip. Very casual, and definitely the place to go for piles of food. Appears to be a local favorite, and I can see why. read more

Crawfish were very small over priced and poorly seasoned. Also had a sort of mealy texture.