Okay but the chargrilled oysters at The Chimes?? Yeah... they ate DOWN ‍…read more They came out hot, buttery, and loaded with that garlicky goodness. The cheese was melted perfectly on top and the oysters themselves were super fresh -- not fishy at all. I was literally scraping the plate for the extra sauce because it was THAT good. Service was quick and the vibe was chill, which made the whole experience even better. If you go to The Chimes and don't order the chargrilled oysters... what are you even doing?? Definitely coming back for another round.

Kade was our server this visit and he didn't disappoint. I love the wait staff here. I enjoyed the…read moreblackened salmon with the herb butter and those mashed sweet potatoes are always worthy of take the extras home to enjoy for dessert later. This place is always clean, inviting and draws a nice crowd for lunch and dinner. It's so pretty to sit out on their patio and enjoy their Blackberry mule. I recommend this place to get food, drinks, and good service.

New ownership and new menu. Have been twice since the change and had great experiences both times…read more The crab cake pasta is delicious and the shrimp and grits was a winner as well. ~Chris

I think I found a hidden gem in Lafayette. My dear friend wanted to bring me out to celebrate my…read morebirthday. We drove from Alexandria la to Lafayette today. We walked in, and a server said we could find an empty seat. We were greeted by our server and ordered drinks and appetizers. My drinks were a coke and an espresso martini. My espresso was made to perfection. Our appetizers were the BBQ BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP..... Bacon wrapped shrimp in a savory NOLA style butter BBQ sauce which was delicious. We also ordered the BRISKET FRIES. Smoked brisket, pepperjack, cheddar, Cajun BBQ, chipotle aioli, and green onion. I swear those cheese fries were the best cheese fries I've ever eaten in my entire natural born life. Wow wow wow. I sat in shock about how good they were. We ordered our entrees I ordered the GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST...... Chargrilled chicken breast,', with grilled veggie medley and roasted fingerling potatoes. It was so delicious. My friend ordered the REDFISH VERMILION. Grilled redfish topped with crawfish etoufee, served with chargrilled asparagus. I tasted some of her dish. It was yummy as well. Our server was nice and kind and treated us well as he maintained the bar. The atmosphere was laid back and it seemed everyone enjoyed being there. It was our first time and we definitely will be back.

The food, drinks, service and ambiance are all terrific. One of the best things is that even when…read morebusy it is not loud and you can have a nice quiet conversation. Definitely a recommendation.

Very nice quiet low lit ambience. Service was excellent…read more Bruchetta appetizer was very good. We had veal picatta, salmon and a steak. Entrees were good. Will definatley go back again. Menu has nice variety and will definately try some differnt selections!

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

I experienced Charley G's through one of their events. I just relocated back to the area and I…read morefigured this would be a great way to meet new people. Tapas and Tasting was the event. It was held at the bar. I loved all the food and wine pairings. I want to come back and try the regular menu. I enjoyed my night.

Carpe Diem was one of my go-to's when I went to ULL. I've been here when it was just gelato, but…read morenow it has so much more. The gelato remains fabulous especially the biscoff flavor. We got some cocktails and they were the delicious. As this place is also a cafe, the espresso martini was perfect! I love the aesthetic of the outside and inside. It's always so cozy and nice. I will say it can get a little crowded depending on the time you go.

It's nice and Divey, dark, and moody. Friendly attentive staff. And a frothy Chai for the win!read more

Food and drinks were amazing! We will return…read more Had the burnt ends for an appetizer, and let me tell ya, I could eat that for breakfast lunch and supper every day! My steak was cooked perfectly and was tasty tasty tasty. Fries were hand cut and crisp. My wife had the shrimp and grits and, holy cow, that was delicious! The sauce on her grits was to die for! I stepped it up a notch by dipping my bites of steak into her sauce and my mouth was exploding w delight! If you're a bourbon/whiskey drinker, they have more than enough options to choose from. My wife had a smores flavored old fashion, and it was just up her alley. I had a house old fashioned that was just right. We will definitely return.

Brunch! What can I say? I'm a girl who loves brunch and Social does it better than most. The grits…read morewere perfect, the eggs runny, and the biscuits buttery. Run, don't walk.

Me first?! Howsway???…read more What a vibe and wine shop rolled into one! Upon recommendation the hubs and I stopped in to see what was what-- needless to say, we loved it. The focaccia bread is awesome and Greta was a gracious host. We grabbed a bottle of a von Boden blend (new for us) and the kale and sesame focaccia bread (so tasty) -- then cozied up to the bar. What a treat! I loved the music and the atmosphere at Wild Child. It could easily be a habitual hangout for us! Cheers!

I guess my partner and I are not the trendy clientele the bar wants to attract for its awkwardly…read moredesperate attempts for a "not Lafayette vibe". Servers aren't outwardly rude to us but after five visits we never felt tolerated, much less welcomed. I get the other customers are snooty. We are "poor fit customers." But the staff? I wanted to like the place but I can find overpriced wine elsewhere where I can get at the very least a hey and a thank you.

This is a very popular restaurant. We could not get reservations on the evening we were there so…read morewe were put on a wait list. I never heard back so I called around 6:30 to see if there were any open seats at the bar. There wasn't but the person who answered said the bar seats change over pretty quickly. We took a chance and when we arrived got the only 2 seats left at the bar.Score!! By 7:30 there were plenty of seats at the bar and several tables available. This is definitely a local place and we had a great time talking with the people near us. The food was good. Carpaccio was good but in my opinion there were way too many crispy onions on top that distracted from the dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly. The escargot were tasty. The octopus was tasty but the few tiny pieces on the plate were really weak for the price. I had a Malbec that was delicious.

Visited for Valentine's Day. This place has a really cozy feel to it, although I don't quite…read moreunderstand the somewhat cult following. Cocktails were definitely above average, and the small plates were nice. Chargrilled oysters were the highlight. Bar service was spot on.

FOOD: the food was overall delicious! I would recommend the risotto balls as an appetizer. They are…read moremade with basil I believe, so they have a bright green color! Everything was overall super tasty, however I was not a big fan of the beets but that was just a personal preference! SERVICE: the service was outstanding, and the waitress was super nice. We came during Valentine's Day and everyone was dressed in pink and Valentines themed outfits which was really fun, and she helped us pick items from the and recommended some options! AMBIANCE: the inside was super homie and quite small but not restricting. The inside was decorated for Valentine's Day with pretty roses on the table as well as on the bar. It was an overall nice and moody classy ambience inside.

Really loved this spot! I like the setting in a little old house that makes it feel more special,…read morelike a hole in the wall find. The food is really great. We got the arancini app which was so delicious. I got a special for my meal which was pappardelle with mushroom bolognese and burrata. It was absolutely delicious, I'm no vegetarian but I wasn't missing the beef in the bolognese bc they made it so flavorful yet it wasn't as rich as your average bolognese. I didn't have a cocktail but they looked tasty. Our server Mandy was so sweet and helped when we asked for recommendations. Park Bistro is a nice addition to the dining scene in Lafayette!!