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The Crawfish Spot

4.5 (139 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Bryan S.

The crawfish were on the small side and the place was not spotless. That being said, I was looking for crawfish, not fine French dining. I ordered mild, and it was perfectly spiced for me. I wish I had ordered another pound The empty plate is testament to the palatability.

Erin M.

So we originally drove down to go back to another spot we love in Broussard but apparently they did a 360. Off to yelp we went to find a crawfish spot nearby with dine in seating. I found this spot with high reviews. Simple choices here, how many lbs of seafood do you want, what spice level, and would you like any add ons (sausage, dip). The crawfish were nice size even at this time of the season. We got medium and hot and it's really the level on the seasoning on the shell for ppl who like their crawfish heavily seasoned in the water. While I wish they were more juicy they still hit the spot. I wasn't a big fan of the shrimp but that's ok. Clean spot, nice people, and room in and out to enjoy some crawfish or a drive thru option.

3 pounds of crawfish, corn and potatoes also dipping sauce and extra Cajun seasoning.
Ralph S.

Stop at Lafayette for dinner and decided to try this spot for some fresh crawfish. A crawfish had the perfect amount of seasoning. The service was good and the crawfish came out within 10 minutes. This restaurant is located in a strip mall and it was averages for us for atmosphere. Will definitely be returning here in the near future for crawfish.

Boiled crawfish!
Stacy E.

My teenagers love this place! The crawfish were big tasty and plentiful. The only negative thing is the amount of seating is very limited so sometimes you end up sitting next to someone that you do not know. Other than that the food is amazing! Yes, I recommend this place

Victoria N.

I like Louisiana crawfish. Crawfish Spot restaurant is my favorite place to eat boiled crawfish. Their crawfish is always big and very tasty. I like their crawfish Cajun style because the way they season their crawfish is so delicious. This is the best boiled crawfish in Lafayette, Louisiana. If you like boiled crawfish or would like to try the tasty Cajun Louisiana crawfish, then I would highly recommend this restaurant to you.

Delicious Crawfish, shrimp, corn and potatoes
Chris B.

This place is just GOOOOOD. No white tablecloths, nothing fancy. Just well seasoned and cooked corn, sausage , boudin, potatoes, crabs, shrimp, beer and crawfish. Don't wear a white shirt

3lb Crawfish
Bart K.

Best in town. After eating at multiple spots, there is no comparison, Crawfish Spot has the best size, seasoning, and pricing. Not to mention the people are super nice.

3lbs of Crawfish
Dennise C.

Literally the best crawfish I've had in a very long time. Service is amazing and friendly and the crawfish is sooo good. I could sit there all day and eat. And the shrimp? Scrumptious. I usually don't order shrimp bc it's usually a let down but I had a feeling about this place. God they were really good. Definitely come here for your crawfish needs!

Crawfish
Austin H.

The wife and I were just driving around LA for a little bit of a crawfish tour, trying different places here and there, when we found The Crawfish Spot. Service is a 10/10, everybody who worked here was incredibly friendly and cared whether or not we liked everything, and at the same time attentive. The crawfish, oh THE CRAWFISH. Seasoning was fantastic, just the perfect amount of spice. The boiled shrimp were definitely some of the better I've had. Definitely recommend for top tier crawdads!

Lizeth S.

Been coming here since my first date with my now husband in 2019. Every time we make our Louisiana trip a stop here is a must during crawfish season. From the friendly staff to the amazing flavors of the mushrooms, potatoes, corn and crawfish, all of it is a must with a nice cold beer. Ambiance is laid back nothing fancy but does the trick. Probably my favorite crawfish spot in Louisiana for sure

Blue Point Crabs and Shrimp combo (with butter and cocktail sauce) + sides of potato and corn.
Mark M.

No crawfish unfortunately. Had their blue point crab and shrimp combo. Cooked nicely! Came with a small potato and half corn on the cob. Ordered butter and cocktail sauce (cost extra). Got 'regular' spice and my lips are buzzing after it! But I'm not used to Cajun spice Really plain and informal dining. Glad that they had a sink to wash up afterwards. Service was ok, very young, but helpful. TVs on the walls were competing channels. If you're looking for a good seafood boil (where the butter and salty water runs down your sleeves), this delivers!

Crawfish Dip
Brandian R.

Came to the crawfish spot while in town for work as crawfish season is my favorite season. Nothing special about the decor but it's perfect for crawfish enthusiasts like myself. Plenty of parking as well. Kept it simple and ordered crawfish dip as well as some boiled crawfish with a level above mild seasoning. That dip was on of the best things I've ever put in my mouth, i could've ate that alone. The crawfish were cooked perfectly and well seasoned. Now the seasoning wasn't hot per say but after a few pounds it was burning me up from the inside. Nonetheless the crawfish was good as I revisited the next day for all you can eat crawfish and at about 8-9lbs before tapping out, this time with mild seasoning. Service was pretty good. They were informative of the menu and regularly checked with us. 2nd day there was a bit of a struggle as they were training someone but nothing bad things just took a little longer. Will be back in next crawfish season to see if i can eat 10lbs or more in one sitting!

Peyton W.

Good crawfish at a great price. The staff was friendly and the cute Cajun decor makes it a great place to dine if you want to sit in. I think one of my favorite things is that they have mushrooms for your boil. Feel free to use the drive thru if you're on the go, they move pretty quick. They are also bagged well so if you take them home, you don't arrive with a soggy bag. I generally order it spicy, but if you want to avoid some of the salt, go for medium.

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24 days ago

Great crawfish the lemon flavor throughout was amazing 5lbs not enough go get some they are big

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Shrimp were good & tasty but coke was expired. Was going to dine in but had a change of heart when I entered. Everyone was friendly

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1 year ago

Too salty to enjoy sadly. The crawfish, crab, and shrimp were so salty it took away from any other seasoning. Great service though.

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The crawfish was great. The place was clean. The staff was friendly with no wait. My husband and I wished we lived closer.

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Amazing food amazing service and super helpful for all my family's needs. Get the crawfish. They were big and great.

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Bon Temps Grill

Bon Temps Grill

4.4
(1.1k reviews)
0.9 mi
$$

My server suggested the Crawfish enchiladas! Boy, was he right! Those things were awesome!…read more Next I did have the bread pudding because...why not! It was very very good!! Service was amazing, Guy stopped to check in on me everyone few minutes. And the restaurant is very fun and inviting.

Ca c'est bon!!! I've been here twice, once while driving through and such a great experience, I…read morecame here again while staying in Lafayette. It was just as delicious as the first time! We had chicken and sausage gumbo, Pepper Jack boudin balls, bam bam gator bites and the blackened chicken pasta. The waiter this time was better than the waitress we had last time. He was very attentive and made sure we never had to ask for refills. The appetizers came out fairly normal time-wise I would say. The main portion took a little bit longer than what you're used to at a franchise restaurant but here that's perfectly fine as it's worth the couple extra minutes. The gumbo is perfect(I love when gumbo is not over complicated) I like to add a lil hot sauce to it and it's delicious... only thing is, while they already give generous portions... the cup and the bowl looked exactly the same except I think in the bowl they give you one extra scoop of rice... which would be just fine if it wasn't like $6 more. But still delicious nonetheless. The bam bam gator bites were really good and I highly recommend them. If you like bam bam shrimp you'll love these. The pepper jack boudin balls were good, nothing special but they were definitely worth the try. My co-worker had the blackened chicken pasta and when I asked him how it was he said "dude, it's really good!" lol. The building is pretty unique and they have some outside seating with a massive beautiful tree that over looks the restaurant and takes claim to some of the asphalt in the parking lot lol. But it's a great spot for birthdays, good lunch menu deals, casual date night or if you wanna blow some steam off, they have a little bar in the restaurant as well. Overall, I HIGHLY recommend. I'm from East Texas, so I'm no Cajun/Louisianan but they truly got some good grub here. I'll definitely be coming back several more times when I get the chances. I will warn you, I believe the food is freshly made so when it gets to the table, give it some time to cool off because it comes out HOT.

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Prejean's

3.8
(871 reviews)
8.1 mi
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Service and ambiance are great and as expected. Had the…read moreduck gumbo which was dark and elevated vs regular gumbo. The shrinp poor boy was good also but bread needs to be toasted more. The rice and beans were good but luke warm so took away from the experience The highlight for me was the ettoufee. It was the best I had in a very long time. Creamy and decadent. But again not hot enough. So overall could've been a 10 but with food not hot it was an 8.5

This past Sunday me and my family drove 115 minutes to eat here. I've been before so the menu I…read moreguess kind of changed. I ordered a dish to where it was a stuffed catfish. I started eating it and I coughed a lot. It was so hot and I got to the bottom of the catfish fillet that was still skin on it and it was still cold. I asked my waitress to see a manager. She never allowed me so I paid almost $30 for a dish. I didn't even eat. I called the next day to speak to a manager about my experience and he never took accountability. He just told me that there wasn't any complaints on his behalf and they never have been. Typical management stuff didn't offer me a solution for next time I come or anything like that so I've made a decision not to ever return to Prejean's even if they're the only restaurant that's open. Imagine eating food that is not fully cooked at the bottom and still cold but the top is so hot to where you can't enjoy food just disgusting. The rice dressing was crunchy, you can tell it been there for a while. He gave me heartburn so fast and severe. I asked the waitress if I could see a manager she never got me one but did bring me the check so I spent all this money on food. I couldn't even eat and the manager was like nonchalant and helping me figure out a solution so I'm nonchalant to ever eaten there again you feeding people raw meat with uncooked fish skin the bottom is just disgusting. Sure it looks good on the picture, but it wasn't even full

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Billy's Boudin & Cracklins

Billy's Boudin & Cracklins

4.3
(641 reviews)
6.8 mi
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Billy's in Lafayette is one of those places I have to stop at every time I'm passing through. It's…read morebecome mandatory at this point. We tried a few different bites, and everything was exactly what you want from a spot like this -- flavorful, fresh, and satisfying every single time. Food: The food is really the main attraction here. Nothing overly fancy or trying too hard, just consistently good food that delivers every time. Everything we tried was solid, and it's the kind of place where you already know you're leaving happy before you even order. Service: Service was smooth with no issues at all. The staff kept things moving, and the experience was easy from start to finish. Ambiance: Billy's has that classic Louisiana stop-through feel to it. Nothing extravagant, but it doesn't need to be. The food speaks for itself. Overall: Not much to rave about besides the food -- and honestly, that's all it needs. Billy's is officially one of my can't-miss stops anytime I'm driving through Lafayette. I'm never passing this place up.

I was super excited for this place because I haven't had boudin in so long. I got cracklins,…read moreBilly's Boudin and the smoked boudin. The cracklins had a little bit of fat and meat on them which I wasn't used to. I'm just used to the fried crispy skin. It tasted more like fried/seasoned pork belly. The seasoning is really good though. My favorite boudin was Billy's more than the smoked one but my fiance liked the smoked flavor more. I wish we took pics but we just ate it in the car. The casing was a little tough to bite through so I sliced it and scooped out the insides. Although the Billy's boudin is good, I don't know if it was good enough to drive from Texas for it. I need to search for more places while I'm here.

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Uncle T's Oyster Bar

4.6
(331 reviews)
5.8 mi
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We had the variety oyster plate.. nice size oysters, great and original concoctions bursting with…read moreflavor. The onion rings were perfectly cooked and a perfect complement to the main course. We were completely satisfied and were a bit surprised when asked if we were ready to order. We couldn't have ate another bite. Drinks were equally delicious. If you enjoy oysters this is a must have meal. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Bon Apatite.

I don't know who Uncle T is, but that dude knows how to make great food that is incredibly popular…read more Uncle T's is a busy place. I didn't even know that the "Boudin Capital of the World" had this many people. The place was packed, and I visited on an off time on an off day. I guess they don't have any off times or off days. Our wait was quoted at 40 minutes, and it was fairly accurate. They have a full bar to grab a drink and chat with friends while you wait. You can also grab a drink and stand alone in the corner, but that would be creepy as hell. Once seated, I was ready for some food. My kid and I shared some of their firecracker chargrilled oysters, and they were wonderful. Ensure your order has charbroiled oyster,s and you will be happy. The table also had an order of fried onion rings, and they, too, were excellent. My entrée was fried shrimp. When it arrived, I was concerned as the batter looked a little darker than I am used to. One bite, and that concern went out the window. These were some perfectly fried shrimp. This is an awesome place.

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Fish poboy with onion rings.
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Vermilionville

Vermilionville

4.2
(67 reviews)
2.0 mi
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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!

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Vermilionville
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The Crawfish Spot - cajun - Updated June 2026

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