Delicious plate lunches , courteous staff, relaxing atmosphere . A place to eat or pick up .read more

Great service and really yummy food, we got burgers, fries, and mozz sticks!! Not a super long…read morewait. Quaint and not loud!

I had the whole oyster poboy. I ordered them extra crispy and they came out perfect. They only…read moredress it with lettuce and tartar so I had them add pickles but I regret not adding all the usual suspects. It was fantastic. My only criticism was the bread wanted to fall apart ( toasted too much?). The chicken cracklings were good and the jalapeño jelly dip with them was very good. Definitely get the bread when they ask if you want it! They put melted butter with crab boil mixed in it over the top.

My mother in law rants and raves and it definitely is worth all that. The food was fantastically…read moreseasoned and tasted wonderful. It's definitely far out for us since we stay in Baton Rouge but it is well worth the drive. Our server was amazing and so sweet. Our drinks were never empty. And the environment was every chill, a family vibe that was cozy and comfortable. I'm Excited to go back. My only complaint is the portions seemed a bit small, my husband was still very hungry after his red beans. But if that's the only complaint it's still a good place to visit!

I have been going to Soileau's Dinner Club ever since I was just a young kid, about 60 years ago…read more I used to go with my parents, sibling, aunts, uncles, and cousins, at least a couple of times each year when we would visit our relatives in the area. I have always had wonderful experiences there, and as far as I know, the restaurant has been family owned since the very beginning. The current owners have to be from their second or third generation. I had not been there in several years when I recently went to lunch with some relatives. It brought back such wonderful memories!! The service was excellent, and the food was just as good as I always remembered. Since the current owner seems to be relatively young (his high school, aged daughter was our waitress), I am hoping that the family will maintain the restaurant for many more years to come.

One can't go back in time especially after 65 yrs. The Blue Cheese dressing isn't the same. And,…read moreit was what I wanted!! Remodeled, but ate at the same table we dined at so many times. Service was OK. Not the serving compotes of yesteryear with cheese, sour cream etc. The Crawfish Bisque was excellent. I would put it near a nicer restaurant in Lafayette. We tried, but this trip was really hard for me. .

Pat's has been a family staple of mine for years. Growing up in the area, Pat's was always a place…read morefor a nice Sunday lunch. They were a big part in my childhood. The Stuffed Mushrooms are a must. They are stuffed with crab and other goodness. Our family was also always get a mix of stuffed fish, alligator bites, turtle soup, when available , and a burger. It's all pretty good. Pat's is a Henderson classic and would not have it any other way.

I live nearby & eat here frequently since the 1950's…read more This is an excellent & consistent true Cajun restaurant; one of the very best. There is ZERO way Pat's gets only 3 stars. I suspect chicanery on that. Try the crawfish bisque, a World's BEST. Everything here is very good to excellent. My only complaint ever is that there is no potato salad. Plenty parking in partly shaded lot. Views of Bayou Amy & just across West Levee from the Henderson Pond part of Atchafalaya Wilderness area.

I'm so glad we decided to venture to this little gem in spite of the few negatives reviews I read;…read morewhich were really very silly. This restaurant is not a prepackaged, boxed food, chain restaurant. In fact it's really special and if you take the time to drive here you should take the time to scan the walls. They are filled with accolades and awards won over the years. I have no vested interest in this establishment nor I don't know the owner/chef. I'm just another traveler passing through, looking at this place more as a living piece of American culture, while avoiding all of the fast food spots dotted along the roads. I wasn't there when someone served overcooked food, but I will tell you that if something wasn't quite right a mere conversation with the sever would've resolved the issue. Dealing out nastiness isn't serving anyone and it isn't helping the management make things better for your dining experience and it isn't serving the community overall. We found everyone to be very nice & efficient at their jobs. The 2 of us arrived Sunday, 8/16/26, at 1pm. We were greeted & seated by a pleasant young person, which promptly was followed up with our server, Lauren, taking and serving our drink orders. Our Salads, Crab & Crawfish Cakes soon followed and cooked as requested; cooked throughout with no soft, fleshy middle. We also ordered and shared the Grilled Chicken, green beans & carrots -- DELICIOUS! Lightly seasoned, juicy & very tender. It was the best chicken we've eaten in a very long time. We skipped desert since we had to get back on the road to Texoma; but, we will definitely seek this place out and dine here again in the future. I took as many photos as time allowed. I hope you will enjoy this beautiful, rustic space as much as we did and don't forget to ask the host to give you a page of history about the building. Safe travels and Bon appetit!

Lunch here today after about a 1.5 year absence. Not too crowded, foods still GREAT, I had the…read moreAubergine Napoleon w/ crawfish & crabmeat, side of grilled fresh asparagus.. Wife had the crawfish "enchiladas" in cheddar sauce. both were just wonderful. Reminded us to not stay alway so long. This place is about 25" North of the IH10-IH 49 intersection in North Lafayette. Well worth the little drive. Off street parking, partly paved & partly shaded private lot on Bayou Courtableau. Great waitstaff. Don't miss this hidden jewel and old favorite !

We have been dining at Cafe Josephine for many years and have never been disappointed. The food is…read moreexcellent, brought to your table hot from the kitchen. Their waitstaff is excellent and the choices from the menu as well as the bar are as good as any restaurant in the state. It's worth your time to tale a drive and try this small town gem!

Party of 5 had 5:15 reservations. Stood in line to get in. We ordered grilled oysters, crab egg…read morerolls, chicken fried steak, egg plant, ribeye cap and bowl of seafood gumbo and a cheeseburger. All was delicious and great service. Gumbo not the best.

I've given Boutin's several chances, including since the change in ownership, and unfortunately I…read morealways seem to leave a little disappointed. The service has gotten somewhat better, which I appreciate, but the food is still just okay to me. There's nothing necessarily terrible about it--I just never walk away thinking the meal was particularly memorable or that I'm eager to come back. When it comes to Cajun seafood, especially in an area with so many good options, I think there are better places to spend your money. If you're looking for really good Cajun food and seafood, I'd personally recommend Prejean's just down the road. I keep hoping Boutin's will eventually win me over, but so far it just hasn't.

I ordered a seafood platter through one of the rideshares. It was average at best. Nothing that…read morewould make me want to dine in.

Everything was delicious the owner himself talked with us before we left. It was loud but that's…read moregood because it was good food and family oriented.

So this Aww Shucks says Lafayette but we went to the one in Abbeville. I'm not going to lie, my…read morewife and come from the service industry (particularly restaurants) so we know what to look for in all areas (seating, service, food prep and time....) We we're greeted by the beautiful hostess right away and this place was gaining customers by the second so I was happy there was no wait. Our amazing server came right away, and we ordered drinks. The drink menu didn't have much of a variety but the food menu made it for it. I had wine and my wife had a baybreeze (I believe that's the name). We order the Oysters Supreme and it was so dang good. My wife loves oysters and I am a newbie when it comes to eating them ( this was my second time in my life) and I was blown away! It was sooooo good. Then we shared an entree, called the Shuckin' Flounder. Talk about delicious!!! My favorite was the bread pudding. We took it to go and I loved that there was a note with bread pudding to give you instructions on heating annnnnddd to brag on how good it is. It did not disappoint!!! It was just as amazing at home as it was if it would have eaten it at the restaurant. I was skeptical because of this place because of the choice in seating (once again we come from restaurants and service) and there was a fan behind me but I must say, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The menu is a bit pricey but it's oysters and seafood! We will absolutely be back! Thank you all for such a great evening!