Need a wedding venue in Lafayette? This is a great place…read more Before we get into the review I have a few disclaimers. I have no idea how much this venue costs or how easy they are to work with. I am sure they are lovely. I am writing this review as someone who performed a wedding ceremony here, drank some wine, and ate some food. With that in mind, we are gathered here today to write this review. The Truss Room is named after the large trussed roof. At least that is what I guessed based on the name and the view of the roof. It is one large room that had the venue/reception area on one side and the bar/food area on the other. The wedding had around 150 guests (I am guessing). There was ample food and drinks for everyone. As an officiant, the acoustics were great but I am a loud dude so if you are a whisperer, get you a microphone. The food was very good and people seemed happy. The wine was also good and people seemed to enjoy it. PS. I wonder if Yelp will allow me to add Reverand to my name.

Bartenders were excellent. Ambience was friendly and beautiful. Drinks are pricey but I'll be backread more

My buddy came into a few tickets for a Music Festival Fund Raiser (?¿) Don't quote me on that but I…read moreswear that's what they told me the event was that evening. Alas, I digress.. The place is constructed of exclusively wood, exposed brick & old sheet metal. It had an immediate charm about it for sure and overall would be a great place for an event. We parked in the large lot on the same plot as the building. My first reaction to the place was how cool and aesthetically pleasing it is - especially for the little neighborhood it's in:/ They've got a relatively large, healthy lawn in the back with the the little bulb lights that everybody likes. There was also a stage out back but it wasn't being used when I was there. From the parking lot you take a few steps up to the floor level of the wrap around porch. As you actually enter the building you enter into the smaller of the two main chambers. There will be a bar to your immediate right and the larger, stage room to our left. Naturally there was a band playing in the larger, banquet style room. As mentioned it had a stage on the far end and also a bar with plenty of open space for seating/dancing/tom-foolery. On a quick side note, the bar had a quite expansive and modestly priced assortment of your typical offerings. I will say the bartender I had knew nothing about the local beer much less helpful wine and spirit suggestions - he was friendly though :) Another quick side note, the caterer, The Habana Club, was EXCELLENT and offered extremely delicious and authentic Cuban fare. DEFINTELY check them up if you're in the area and into that sort of thing. TL;DR Definitely worth using for a private party or trying to get into the next local event they're hosting. Until next time.. CHEERS !!!

Looking for a fun brew pub with a cool outside area? Add this place to your list…read more The area around Lafayette has several cool brew pub options. Mandeville needs to step up its game. Adopted Dog is dog focused and makes solid beer with good food. If you don't like beer, you can still eat good food in a good atmosphere. If you don't like beer and don't like dogs, you may be out of luck. The beer. I have only been here a couple of times so I have not ventured too far into their beer offerings. I have had three different styles and all ranged from good to very good. The food. Cheese curds - get the sampler platter. Three different types of cheese curds that are lightly fried and totally good. Who knew fried cheese curds could be delicious? I guess the Wisconsin people and Canadians but now you know too. Brussel sprouts - Just get them. Crispy and tasty is all you need to know. Smash burger - If you like smash burgers, you will like this one. I don't (i prefer a thick patty), so it was fine, but again, not my preference. The outside area is very cool. While there are long tables, games, and TVs, there are also Adirondack chairs. Sitting in those, drinking a beer, and feeling the breeze transports you elsewhere. It is the spot to be. Check out Adopted Dog. You will bee glad you did.

The service is always consistent & friendly! This place is perfect on a beautiful cool sunny day!…read moreThe blueberry margaritas are delicious! We enjoy hanging out here and they even have a Trivia night which is fun! Yes, I recommend this place! Cheers!

I admit, I've seen an abundance of these recreated villages, all across the US. Growing up, my…read moreparents were fond of them, so they've been a part of most vacations, and many of them tend to blend into one another. Vermilionville, however, stood out as one of the best, and is a memory I'll hang onto for a while. The attendants in period garb were friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer our questions. The woman with her spinning wheel even gave us a demonstration. She had taught herself to spin whilst working there and explained the excessive amount of hours it took to finish even one sweater. She also made it possible for me to try the bread pudding I'd been eyeing on the restaurant menu; she warned me they were closing in just 15 minutes so we rushed over and put our order in. Now, I'm not sure if their restaurant has its own yelp page so I'll just review it here. That pudding was the most delicious, most perfect bread pudding I've ever had, and I've tried quite a lot from some of the best places in NOLA. The top was crisply caramelized, and the center was a buttery custard infused with vanilla and cinnamon--an aromatic taste sensation. The server brought me two containers to go (an extra as I'd only asked for one!) and I was so excited to try it, I devoured the first one while wandering between the houses. There were some rather beautiful little homes, furnished with accurate historic decor, and I appreciated that we were able to look at things on our own, at our own pace, free from having to follow a guide. We visited on a day it was set to storm, but we were able to see most of the buildings before the sky opened up on us. We foolishly forgot to bring umbrellas of any kind, so we ended up darting between structures, and eventually taking refuge in the old church while the worst of the rain passed. It was atmospheric and memorable. We found some charming animals in a little barn--a donkey and two sheep and we said hello. There were even mushrooms, and among them we found a single chanterelle, so keep an eye out, fellow mushroom hunters! Lastly, you must leave adequate time to check out the gift shop. They have something for everyone, and much of it made by local artisans! I would recommend Vermilionville to anyone with an appreciation for southern history.

We arrived on a Thursday when they opened at 10am. The historical preservation and restoration work…read moreis wonderful. We talked to people dressed in period clothes. They shared historical details in a fun way, bringing the old houses and artifacts to life. The restaurant is onsite so we ate lunch. The food was absolutely amazing! The etouffee arrived in a cup with great flavor and plenty of crawfish (which I forgot to take a picture of). The etouffee menu item comes with a choice of 2 proteins, we selected shrimp and fish. The picture was after we ate half, so you get plenty of food. Every thing we ordered was perfectly seasoned. The bread pudding with praline sauce was wonderful (also not pictured). We would definitely recommend the restaurant as its own destination! The restaurant hours are 11am-2pm and the historical views are available 10am-4pm. Enjoy!

My go to bar in Lafayette. Great selection, service and the best people from the best town in…read moreLouisiana.

I went to this establishment last night with a friend. She and I had two beers each and 3 shots of…read moreWhistle Pig whiskey, and my bill was $225. This place is a rip off and dishonest. The female bar tender was hostile and had an attitude when we questioned the tab. Please avoid this place.

I attended a family memorial service here recently and I have forgotten what a nice facility they…read morehave. The seating was super comfortable and living room light. The food on the buffet was exemplary. The crawfish étouffée was the hit of the parade but everything else was solid and tasty. I wish it had been a better circumstances to enjoy the amenitiesbut alas whoever picked this place did a great job. It was posh! Look forward to going back to another event here soon

We used this venue for our wedding in October 2022 and it was a nightmare. No communication between…read morethe event coordinator and the staff that is actually present for the event. Most things spelled out in our contract were missing. Problems were blamed on a new manager, who was still left in charge of our wedding. After initial contact to discuss all of the problems that occurred, starting with the rehearsal, staff did not return calls or emails. Avoid at all costs!

I experienced the most disgusting and disturbing time on April 16, 2023, as I catered a Bridal…read moreShower at this place, well at John Nickerson House which is owned by the same people. Originally the event was suppose to be held here but it was changed by the management team due to maintenance. Assistant Beth Maitland embodied the most disrespectful, undermining, distasteful, unprofessional, unpleasant, and harassing behavior. She stayed the whole time at the event and expressed these nasty behaviors. I have never experienced this event before. I will never recommend anyone to book here or work an event connected to this establishment. I and all of the guests did not feel welcome. Everyone was uncomfortable and had horrible stories to say about Beth's behavior. I strongly believe it was due to discrimination. I have proof of everything I am stating. An example; As I was preparing dishes, Beth grabbed a piece of bacon out of a wrapped pan without my permission. The sense of empowerment and entitlement allowed her to perform in these ways. I am a professional first who owns a catering company. This is not how you conduct busines.. This is beyond sad and disgusting.

I booked a little weekend NYE getaway from New Orleans for my boyfriend and I. In googling "things…read moreto do in Lafayette," the murder mystery dinner at Esprit de Coeur showed up. I tried to book tickets but found that the website said "sales ended." It may be a long shot, but I gave them a call to see if I could get tickets. By this point, it was 4pm the day before the show. Daisy answered the phone and told me there were still a few seats and actually opened the sales so I could purchase tickets. That was impressive to me. We got there early and were welcomed warmly by costumed employees. The actors were already in character. The bartender went above and beyond to keep us happy, even recommending a place within walking distance where we could continue the evening after the show. The decor was very nice. We didn't figure out whodunnit (the team who did got cool prizes) but really had a great evening and would definitely recommend the facility and the murder mystery to anyone looking for a fun evening.

Ray hosts Blue Monday at The Grouse Room once a month from 6 PM to 9 PM. The event brings together…read morewell-known jazz singers, retired performers, and rising talent for an incredible evening of music. For $20, you get entry and a delicious bowl of red beans and rice. Last night, Anthony Dopsie took the stage on keys. A 2012 Grammy nominee and a 2021 Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee, his performance was nothing short of phenomenal. The music, the energy--there's just something about Louisiana. The soul of the music here has a way of bringing everyone together.

I think its kind of @##%. That you charge a cover, extra fee to reserve a table, and then have top…read moreshelf whiskey over 20 bucks served on a Plastic cup because "that's what you do"... Anywhere else I spend over $75 walking in the least I would expect is my scotch on the rocks... well on a rocks glass.