I came here for the first time for a birthday brunch and I can't wait to go back. I'm all about aesthetics when it comes to a restaurant. Don't get me wrong. It doesn't have to be beautiful, but if it is, it makes my experience so much more enjoyable. SoLou did not disappoint-one of the prettiest restaurants in Lafayette. Even the bathroom was gorgeous and I wanted to take pictures, but there were people in there and I just think they would've thought I was a weirdo if I would've been snapping pictures of the pretty wallpaper. The food was pretty good. I had a salad and we split a crab meat cheesecake but like I said it was the brunch menu. I definitely wanna try more before I speak too much food wise. The vibes though! Worth a stop just to take in the beautiful scenery here. read more

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Love my visit here. Started my birthday week at So Lou. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Love the atmosphere of the place. I was excited to try crab and Brie grilled cheese. Very delicious and warm. I will be back to try more of the menu. read more

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Ryder, our waiter was amazing! He's friendly so makes us feel important! He's also very knowledgeable of the menu and had answers to our questions along with great suggestions. The food was good. Salads are big and fries crispy! There are vegetarian options on the menu! The place is nice, clean & a cute place for a lunch or date. Yes, I recommend this place! Cheers! read more

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Loved the cauliflower app. The salmon came prepared to order. The veggies were just right. Good here is truly better than New Orleans. Sat at the bar the ladies took good care of us. read more

So Lou - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

The food at So Lou was so so so good. It is a must try. The service was awesome. The ambiance of the restaurant was such a fun and exciting vibe. Watching all the pink drinks and cotton candy going by and sparklers go off for peoples birthday. My husband ordered the grilled cheese with lump crab meat and tomato soup and I got the cauliflower on the appetizer menu and we shared. The tomato soup is one of the best I've ever had! And the cauliflower was Definitely the best I've ever had had this amazing Asian sauce on top and it was cooked to perfection . When you go and I did say when you go, not if you go when you go, you must try to cauliflower. I'm telling you you will fall in love with it.. read more

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Went for brunch and loved it! Cute, upscale casual atmosphere. Our waitress was attentive but didn't rush us. Food was delicious. I had the avocado toast, which was the perfect mix of sweet and savory. We also had the crab cheesecake for an appetizer which was very good. I had been here before for dinner, and while the cocktails were good, I honestly thought the brunch food was better overall. Would definitely come back for brunch again! read more

So Lou - avocado toast - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Visited here while in town for a cheer competition and the food was good. I felt like the menu was limited in options but we were able to find something that fit our taste buds. Started with the hot crab dip with crackers as an appetizer , truffle fries, fish tacos and pork roast with mashed potatoes. It was all good but I'm not sure that was real catfish for the tacos. The signature Xmas alcoholic drinks were good as well as the homemade cracklin. I loved the cotton candy at the end with the strawberry purée so good. We are gonna visit again when we are back in the area read more

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Every single time we've came here, it's been a true pleasure all the way around! And the best part is when I get to see my Favorites who work there, Morgan as my Bartender & also Kayla the manager who works there! They truly since day one have treated me not only like an amazing customer; but like a forever friend now I look up to & get so excited to see every time we go! Our experience each time we went was so memorable & just the right vibe to go with the date night, delicious food, good drinks, and making memories! read more

So Lou - Date night with dessert to celebrate a new chapter with my boo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

My husband and I were up in the area after doing some cardio and sight seeing and we wanted to try one of the local places and this look good so we popped in. Was surprised that on a Friday during lunch it was pretty quiet but that made it easy to get seating. The staff at the front and our server were all very nice. For drinks, I went with the Blackberry Margarita and the Bitchin' Cotton Candy. The margarita was much better. The Cotton Candy was too much of a sweet bomb. We started with the Hot Crawfish Dip which was very good. Not overwhelming or greasy and very flavorful. I ordered the Large Sensation Salad with shrimp which was great. The dressing made the dish in my opinion. My husband went with the Caesar Salad with shrimp and he said it was on point and quite good. We would return here for sure and had a nice time. read more

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We had high hopes for So Lou as fans of Peter Sclafini. The ambiance is welcoming with a high end setting. There's a bird theme carried throughout, even the restrooms, giving a garden-ish, whimsical feel. The layout remains from the location's predecessor, Grub, with just chairs replaced. I personally would have preferred if they'd done away with all of the high tops because I'm not a fan since I'm short. The cocktail menu was creative and the Pamper-Mousse I ordered was balanced and refreshing on a hot evening. The wine list was short but had solid offerings. I found the appetizer selections more interesting than the entrees. We shared the shrimp corn dogs, which were on the Ruffino's menu during Peter Sclafini's tenure there. In fact, there were quite a few recognizable items on the menu which was a plus to me. The shrimp corn dogs were just as good as I remembered - hot, crunchy, batter and shrimp both full of flavor. I had the burrata salad as an entree. It was fine, but I often make this at home myself and it turns out just as well. The balsamic pearls referenced in the menu description were missing, which was disappointing but the shrimp were cooked perfectly and redeemed the dish. My husband ordered the burger and he said it was good, but not his preferred style of more traditional toppings which he knew going in. The reasons for three stars come down to the boring entrees and the service, which was lacking. Our server disappeared for long stretches and didn't remove empty plates, a pet peeve of mine as a former server. Our dirty appetizer plates remained for our entire meal. We waited almost 30 minutes after we finished eating for our server to return, deliver the check, and disappear yet again before finally processing our payment. She could have sold me another drink or possibly dessert had she been present. I'm sure we will give Sou Lou another try in the future, and hopefully receive better service. read more

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I found Solou while searching for a last-minute lunch spot to meet a friend at. Literally found it while sitting in the Costco parking lot, and wow--what a find! From the moment we walked in, I was impressed. The atmosphere is super cute, with fun neon signs adding to the charm. The food is absolutely incredible! The shrimp corn dogs and cotton candy caught my eye online, but our amazing server, Alex was great and provided spot-on recommendations. The crabmeat cheesecake was such a unique dish and an absolute must-try (I only wish it came with crackers) Thankfully, Alex went above and beyond, and brought us crostinis that paired perfectly. To top it all off, I asked server Alex to surprise us with a fun cotton candy creation, and he made us the Target dog! Such a small but thoughtful touch that has left a lasting impression. Me and my friends have been raving about this place to everyone, and I can't wait to go back. Oh, and if management is reading this--Alex deserves a raise for going above and beyond! read more

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I've heard great things about this place in Baton Rouge so we decided to give it a try in Lafayette. It's located in the old Grub burger and they kept a lot of the original interior. I was really impressed by the menu selection--so many unique options! We had the shrimp corn dogs and boudin queso to start and split a mascarpone French toast for our entree. At the end of the meal, they surprised us with a huge serving of cotton candy. Sweet touch! read more

So Lou - Cotton Candy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

We have been waiting for So Lou to open and after we return from vacation, we decided to try them for Brunch, and was far more than expected. There is plenty of seating area, and really liked the raised booth near the bar. We were seated quickly and tried the Bloody Mary, which they bring your choice of vodka, and you go to the setup Bloody Mary bar and build your drink as you prefer. The give you a small bowl of seasoned popcorn, nice touch here as we waited for our appetizer which was the crab cheese cake, which was delicious, and perfectly balanced with the cream and lemon sauce. The mascarpone French toast with berries and maple syrup was absolutely fantastic every bite was delicious and not overly sweet. Now the star of the meal was the Salmon, and let me say right off the bat the best I've had anywhere. The salmon was very well seasoned and melt in your mouth tender, and a perfect med temperature, and the Brussels sprouts mixed with bacon and horseradish and small cubed sweet potatoes, was a perfect combination. Perfect ending with the free cotton candy. We definitely have to come back to try more of the menu, may be good to make a reservation as I can see them filling fats during peak hours. read more

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LOVEDD the atmosphere, the lights, the menu and the staff. Everything was beautifully done. Our bartender Morgan was a pleasure! She let us know her favorites on the menu & told us about So Lou's story will be back for the hot chili salmon! read more

So Lou - Fish tacos! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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Our server Amanda was great. We had their hamburgers (their version of the smash burger A+), the shrimp corndogs for an appetizer and an Old Fashion for our cocktail. Everything was A+. I can not wait to go back and order the same hamburger (yes it was that good) and the Crabmeat Cheesecake for my appetizer. Of course, I will get another Old Fashioned cocktail. To summarize - the food and the service was spectacular ! read more

This location is amazing! Our server was excellent, the vibe inside is super cute and laid back. Do not sleep on the burger or the chicken and sweet cream waffle! Both are SO GOOD! read more

We visited So Lou shortly after it opened in Lafayette and had a very pleasant dinner. The atmosphere is vibrant and fresh. And the waitress was very sweet. They did have a few kinks which is to be expected with a newly opened restaurant but overall we enjoyed it very much. Cocktails were very good, and the bar was moving at a good pace so you never wait long for a drink. The crawfish beignets we ordered were "misplaced" so they took a while to get to us. But once they finally made it to our table they were very good. I ordered the BBQ shrimp Po'boy and it was delicious. BBQ shrimp is very rarely done properly but So Lou hit the mark it was great! read more

I walked in on a random Monday night and I was so glad I did! The service was top notch and the food was amazing!!! I enjoyed the Crabmeat Cheesecake and the Kat Salad with a lovely spa cocktail!!! For dessert they gave me complimentary cotton candy which was epic!!! read more

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Service was great with a fun ambiance for brunch. They have a unique specialty food menu with a creative cocktails. Food was divine. Highly recommend their French toast and the Crabmeat Cheesecake! read more

So Lou - Crab & Brie Grilled Cheese and Mascarpone French Toast - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Absolutely filthy. Filthy floors, bathrooms, chairs. A real shame. Employees wearing dirty logo shirts. Absolutely gross.

Leaving another review since I've been here multiple times and I cannot stress how every time has been nothing short of magical. Lafayette needed SoLou big time. I brought some first timers with me and they've agreed it's their favorite place in Lafayette. Everything tastes amazing. The staff is very friendly and everyone acknowledges you as you pass by. I can't wait to eat my way through the entire menu. read more

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Went during a busy time on a saturday, took almost 30 min to get drinks. The manager was notified and gave us an on the house appetizer which was nice! All staff was friendly. The corndog app was super tasty and then I had the solou burger! Great flavor, very filling! A bit $$ for what you are ordering. read more

So Lou - Shrimp corndogs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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Had the tomato soup and grill cheese and it was awesome. Bloody Mary was excellent to pair with. Will definitely be back

Painful. Worst service I have ever had. Food was decent but the experience was painful. She never even refilled our water. Never could find her. Do not recommend. read more

Visiting from out of town. Made a 12:30 reservation and there was no one to greet me. The hostess was cleaning tables, sitting up tables which delayed seating. The manager was of no assistance. One would think since it was Father's Day they would have extra staff. For my first experience the start was not the best. I do not recommend. read more

Great Experience! The sweet potato pancakes were DELICIOUS. I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

Food is always really good. We love the shrimp corndogs and the cauliflower appetizer.

We went July 10 at around 6pm. Was seated fairly quickly. When asked what we wanted to drink, we all wanted ice water, we were served in little blue glasses, tap water, no ice. We received our menus and ordered, My husband had a half rack of ribs, my son had the steak, and I had the shrimp and grits. The food portions were not what we expected for the price we paid. My shrimp and grits were not quite what I expected for south Louisiana, that's my favorite dish and that's what I order most of the time when we eat out. My husband said his ribs were not very good. My sons steak strips were ok he said. However, when we got the check, we were charged for a full rack of ribs, when i brought it to the servers attention, she said, oh that's my mistake, we still paid for the full rack of ribs. I did have a 10 off coupon inviting us into the eatery, but even with it, the meal cost us over a hundred dollars. We eat out all the time, and it usually runs 60-90.00 without a coupon. So for the price of the food and the food value, with taste and quantity you get, its going to be a pass for us next time we dine out. pictured is suppose to be half rack ribs ,received whole rack 45.00 the shrimp and grits 24.99 and the steak frites 34.99. . read more

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SoLou was okay but I'm hoping it gets better with time. This is a new restaurant so I don't want to give a bad review based off this one experience. The service needs improvement because the service was slow. Our wait time was initially 10 minutes but we ended up waiting more like 40 minutes. There were several guest leaving because of the wait time and the crowded area. The restaurant is very small but they do have outdoor seating. The high temperatures make it impossible to sit outdoors this time of year though. The food and drink selection were not that impressive to me. The shrimp corndogs and boudin queso were both a 10/10 and would both make me visit again. Overall the restaurant was clean and the aesthetics were very unique and pleasing. read more

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Food was delicious and our server Alyssa was incredible. We will definitely be back. Definitely recommend the cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. read more

First time visiting the Lafayette location. Always a Baton Rouge brunch staple when we are in town. Food and service were amazing! Highly recommended. read more

First, lovely staff...friendly and welcoming. Beautiful restaurant...Marcus the bartender, the best. And then the food...you are given freshly made cracklins as an amuse bouche...I ordered the fish tacos with mango and WOW! honestly, the best I have had....I chose green beans instead of the Brussel sprouts and I haven't ever had beans this good. The rose wine was a Rhone wine and I recommend this if you like rose...we did not have room for dessert, but, with the bill, we were given strawberry cotton candy on a stick! It was so pretty and perfect way to end the lunch. I look forward to coming back! read more

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We came with a table of about 15 and the service was absolutely fantastic! Kayla was a wonderful server; dare I say perfect. The food was good. Truffle fries, solou burger, and tomato soup were great, but the crab grilled cheese wasn't. The first one they gave me was burnt.. the kitchen turned it over to hide a black underside.. then the second was just not very good. I'm not a huge crab person, and it was loaded with crab while the cheese wasn't really melted and my bread wasn't buttered. That didn't ruin my time tho! Cotton candy after the meal, everything else was so good, and service, again, was fantastic. Thanks Kayla! Ambiance was lovely. Very please vibe, modern colors and pleasant aesthetic decor. Management: 1.) Please give Kayla a promotion!!! and 2.) add the bacon jam grilled cheese from the Baton Rouge location to this menu for us non-crab lovers! read more

The ambiance was fantastic. The service was superb. Our waitress was very sweet and knowledgeable about cocktails and menu. She visited our table at just the right times. The boudin appetizer was fantastic. I had the strawberry Hill cocktail which was very tasty and presentation was perfect. My friend and I shared Kat's salad. The presentation was appealing, the taste was a slight bit disappointing. The shrimp were tough and not enough dressing or other ingredients (mango, tomato etc). The complimentary cotton candy at the end was a sweet surprise. I will definitely be back to try other entrees. I would have given a 4.5 star but it didn't allow me to. read more

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A bit pricy for average food. The server, Jen, was excellent and the problems for the night had nothing to do with her. The problem was with the bartender and manager, both of which, insisted that their pour is 1.2 oz when the Bourbon barely covered the bottom of the glass (ordered neat). When asked, they doubled down that the drink was poured with their "traditional 1.2oz pour". It was half of an ounce at the most. I drink bourdon only and I know what an ounce looks like in the glass. After sending it back, they still charged me for it. It's a one-and-done for us with SoLou, never again. Save yourself the bad experience and just go somewhere else. I've lived here for 40 years and have eaten just about everywhere ... this place won't make it in this town. read more

The service was great! Food was awesome!! The fried pork skin served for the table was a surprising treat. The crabmeat cheese cake is a must have appetizer. The SoLou was perfect and the Fish Amandine was great!! We will definitely return!!! read more

Went eat a late lunch there. First "must try" appetizer is the Fried Shrimp Corndogs. It comes with a spicy mustard dipping sauce. I had a grilled chicken sandwich that was very moist and flavorful. Drinks and service were also on-point. We had a great experience (including cotton candy treat at the end) and will definitely be back! read more

Great food and atmosphere but EVEN BETTER service!!! Every staff person we encountered during our visit was extraordinarily friendly! The manager on duty provided us with a complimentary and completely unexpected appetizer. The service up to that point was already exemplary but that gesture took it over the top! Probably the best customer service my wife and I have ever experienced in a restaurant setting! read more

Went for the first time Sunday and it was great. The food was delicious. The server was very attentive but forgetful at times but that was ok. Everything we ordered was out. So we got the basics. Their hamburger and poboys. The apps we got truffle fries and crab dip. read more