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Andrew E.

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.

Lump crab meat grilled cheese
Nancy M.

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..

avocado toast
Sarah W.

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!

Ciara C.

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

Date night with dessert to celebrate a new chapter with my boo
Hailey H.

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!

Laura E.

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.

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Adele C.

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.

Crab cheesecake
April M.

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!

Cotton Candy
Emily S.

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!

Bloody Mary bar
Gerald H.

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.

Fish tacos!
Mikaila J.

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!

Spa cocktail!

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!!!

Crab & Brie Grilled Cheese and Mascarpone French Toast
Diana A.

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!

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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

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

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