Villager&#x27;s Cafe

Our server, Kate, was outstanding. She was friendly, attentive, and gave us excellent…read morerecommendations. She suggested the pork chop, and it ended up being the star of the meal. The pork chop was cooked perfectly. It was juicy, incredibly tender, and honestly tender enough to cut with a fork. It had a great char from the grill that added so much flavor, and the pickled peppers on top cut through the richness of the pork perfectly. The dirty rice underneath reminded me of my mom's rice dressing and soaked up all the juices from the chop. It was one of the best pork chop dishes I've had. My wife ordered the smoke fried chicken, and it was also excellent. The crust was crispy while the chicken stayed juicy and flavorful. The sweet potato biscuits were light and delicious, and the pepper honey tied everything together nicely. For my taste, it leaned just a little on the sweet side, but it was still a very enjoyable dish. My daughter ordered the Social Cheeseburger with just meat and cheese. She loved it, and I was impressed too. Even with such a simple order, the burger was juicy, well seasoned, and served on a fantastic bun. She and my wife both could not stop talking about the hand cut fries. They were crispy, perfectly seasoned, and some of the best fries we've had in a while. From the food to the service, everything exceeded our expectations. We left very impressed and will definitely make a point to stop here whenever we are in the Lafayette area.

This is one of my Wife and I's top 5 favorite places in Louisiana…read more Their menu as far as apps and main dishes go can fluctuate. More specifically their flatbreads and loaded fries, which I do not currently see on their website. Most of the time they have loaded fries which in the past have consisted of gravies and sauces. One preparation we ordered came with pickled okra. The fried green tomatoes are also very good, especially to start with or share. As far as main dishes go we have tried the following: All Hail Caesar (Flatbread) Spicy Chicken Sandwich Smoke Fried Chicken-N-Biscuits Social Cheeseburger The Mac n Cheese is a must get as a side in my opinion. One of the first times we visited they had carrot cake as a dessert, we still talk about that carrot cake today. If you are a sweet tea lover this place has a twist which I love. Their sweet contains brown sugar and mint, get it, try it, it's delicious.

Bar view

Crab Nachos

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Jefferson's Wheated

Lauras Two

4.6(115 reviews)

10.1 mi

Lafayette yall got a gold mine here. After hearing about this place for years, seeing the reviews…read morefrom big influencers, and my patience wearing thin of not trying this place, I finally got here! We got here not too far after opening. There was a short line and it moved quick. I ordered my items and sat down to hear my name. When I opened the plates I knew I was in the right place. The fish is fried perfectly. The chicken as well though I could have used a little more seasoning. Sides were good. But that turkey wing. My hubs took one bite. Looked at me and smiled. I knew it was on. I don't even really like turkey but I would eat three of those happily for thanksgiving. If you see the turkey wing get it! Can't wait for my next trip back.

We flew in to The Essence festival from California a few weeks ago and we drove down to try this…read moreplace. They only had a few meats left when we got there and one of them was the stuffed turkey wings, which was highly recommended. It was cool, but nothing like I expected. I thought it would be packed with flavor, but I needed that Louisiana red rooster hot sauce for the extra flavor which I thought would have been marinated in the meat. The star of the show was that okra seafood stew. That was a 10 out of 10 for me! We got the cabbage, but I have never in my life had sweet sugary cabbage. That threw me totally off! My brother loved it and it's definitely an acquired taste. Not for me at all. We had about three hours till closing, and there was a small line so the place does great business and people love it. If I were ever back in Lafayette, I would definitely come back to try something different.

Stuffed turkey wing, fried chicken, seafood okra, maque choux, potato salad, rice and gravy

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Ruby’s Cafe

4.3(39 reviews)

31.7 mi

We stopped in for lunch while passing through Eunice, Louisiana, I love this small town where it…read moreseems time has almost stopped in a lot of ways, it definitely has that small town vibe that still embraces the cajun culture. We didn't have any particular place in mind for lunch knowing that there are a few great options but wanted to try a place where the locals eat so here we are at Ruby's. This town has a lot of history and Ruby's Cafe has been a big part of that history. Parking is pretty easy in this part of the historic downtown district so it was only a matter of crossing the street to get to the entrance, this small cafe was pretty busy but we were able to seat ourselves without a wait although arriving here a little after noon some of the daily plate lunch specials were already sold out- but we managed after our friendly server let us know what was still available. We ordered the pork tasso and sausage with rice and gravy with candied yams and sweet slaw and chicken fried steak with a spicy brown gravy on the side with corn and again an order of candied yams. The food here was amazing, a little like eating at momma's place, this is legit cajun fare and if you haven't had a chance to sample this unique cuisine this would be a great place to start in my opinion. The sweet tea is freshly brewed and the service is outstanding and definitely a place I'll return to when in the area or within a reasonable driving distance - this place is definitely one to bookmark...

Service is prompt. The customers are your neighbors, so don't be shy. The pork roast slaps…read more What more do you need to know?

Tasso and Sausage Rice & Gravy, Coleslaw and Candied Yam

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The Cajun Table

4.3(251 reviews)

5.5 mi

Responding to Chelsa K.'s 1* review. As I am someone who was in the restaurant when it happened…read more I just think it's funny how you aren't mentioning y'all came in as 6 people and then wanted accommodations for 30 people during one of the busiest times of the night. Or that they argued with the amazing manager for nearly an hour total after being told they couldn't accommodate that size party. They're also leaving out the part where people from their group marched in and seated themselves, stood over occupied tables waiting for guests to leave, insisting the hosts clean the tables, and made the entire restaurant uncomfortable. This had nothing to do with race and everything to do with behavior. Any group acting like that would've gotten the exact same response. In short, do better. Y'all came in and ruined everyone's dinner because y'all don't know how to plan ahead. Stop blaming people for your mistakes and take accountability.

This restaurant is known for their crawfish unfortunately I visited for a weekday lunch and they…read morewere posting a sign on the doors after I had walked in stating they don't serve crawfish until 4pm weekdays, 3pm on weekends. This may have been part of the reason its wasn't all that busy on a Tuesday lunch. Similar to some other restaurants in Louisiana I've visited, they have a side with a bar, to-go area and high tops, and a more family oriented side of the restaurant with a bunch of low top tables. Fried pork rinds are served with every table. They have daily plate lunches and the one day I came it was chicken fried steak. However, it's not usually a good idea to order CFS outside of Texas in my experience. Therefore, I ended up ordering the catfish and shrimp platter, served grilled instead and added a $5 strawberry margarita. The entree comes with a side salad but they only have seelct dressings and none which I would typically order, so i just settled on honey mustard. Margarita- for only $5 it's not bad and comes with either sugar or salt rim Catfish and shrimp platter - seasoned with a blackened seasoning but it wasn't spicy. The catfish filet was small and tasted like it was previously frozen. The shrimp were also small and didn't taste much better. Not sure I'd return if ever in Lafayette, as I was really looking for a more festive environment and more grilled options.

8 EMPTY TABLES. All clean. All ready to go. But somehow they were all off limits to me.

Crawdads

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Whiskey & Vine

4.1(88 reviews)

9.6 mi

Food was delicious, we had the crab cake Benedict on friend green tomato with grits and mimosas…read more Music was great. Highly recommend.... Service was on point.

Highly recommend. We had the crab cakes, grouper and pecan pie and everything was delicious as well…read moreas the lemon drop. The live music was perfect and the whole vibe was relaxing. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive always making sure our water was filled and the food was good. We were visiting from San Diego and used to getting rushed out the door after eating but there was no rush at all and we got the check when we were good and ready. If we're ever in the area again, it's on our list to come back.

Beautiful decor, huge establishment

Lemon drop + old fashioned

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Beautiful architecture and decor

PJ's Grill

3.7(53 reviews)

17.5 mi

Stopped for lunch here on our roadtrip from Fl to Tx and saw this local business off the main…read morehighway! Easy parking and they also have a drive through! We walked in and checked out the menu before ordering at the front. I got a shrimp po boy with sweet potato fries and a side salad. My fiance got the turkey club with onion rings. We thought the sides came with it, but realized after we were charged for an onion loaf appetizer which explains why we got the whole bloomin' onion! lol! Since we were on a long drive we unfortunately couldn't take leftovers. The portions were HUGE! My sandwich was good, but I only had half off the bread since it was just too much for the sandwich. The sweet potato fries were amazing and also huge. I just had water, but my fiance got the frozen root beer and we both loved it. Tasted like an Italian ice! The girl working asked if he was sure he wanted a small since it was super tiny. He went with medium and it was huge. Everything was huge. Great local spot surrounded by all chain restaurants.

Great food, great service! Good taste awesome. The…read moreatmosphere is great and spacious it is very clean!!! Highly recommend!!

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Shrimp po boy

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Gabe's Cajun Food Restaurant

3.7(66 reviews)

13.0 mi

Had the meatball plate lunch with peas and Lima beans. Seasoned well, delicious meatballs. Thank…read moreyou!

They have great tasting food and reasonable prices, decent wait times and friendly staff.read more

Meatball plate lunch

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Chicken fillet baske Cajun rice

Shucks!

4.4(252 reviews)

9.3 mi

I dream about this place. No seriously. I live 4 hours away and will take a vacation to visit. I…read morehave never been disappointed by the food. The wait can be frustrating at times, but the last time I got a reservation and they had it ready for us when we showed up. There is a casual vibe, but the food is its own kinda luxury.

What a fun place!! Lively. Clean,friendly, good drinks and lots of food choices…read more Parking was easy and walking in you get the option of inside or outside seating. Raw oysters were plump and clean. Shrimp Romanesco was over crispy lettuce. Crawfish etouffee topped with fried tails. Needed a touch more of heat!! Shrimp and scallop fettuccine was amazing! Creamy and perfectly cooked. Keep room for bread pudding!!!

Double gate installed on a fence

Seafood platter

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Fence installed

Mama Reta's Kitchen

4.8(295 reviews)

64.4 mi

very good condition and very clean and the food is alway cook fresh and very good and tasty and the…read moremanager and her staff is alwys very pleasant always will gave a 10 for the food and the services.

The sweetest mom and pop! Loved the food. We took it to go but they were so kind and genuine. Food…read morewas AMAZING!

Restaurant has walk-up and drive thru for placing orders & pick-ups

The complimentary cake was delightful!

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Lunch for two for around $30 including tip. We had leftovers!

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John O.

2 years ago

The shrimp are perfectly fried, boasting a golden, crispy coating that locks in their juicy, tender flavor. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch, followed by the sweet, succulent taste of fresh shrimp. The side of potato fries is just as satisfying, with a crisp exterior and fluffy interior, seasoned to perfection. They're great for dipping in a bit of ketchup or hot sauce, providing a classic pairing to the fried shrimp. read more

Jackie R.

181

5 years ago

Great good, great service! I love the villager poboy, fries are to die for and you have to finish it off with the funnel cake fries.

Mattie H.

7 years ago

My favorite poboy! I always get fried shrimp. Perfect bread and toppings, and the fries are home made and delicious too!

Skeptical H.

13 years ago

One of the best poboys around

Mike D.

13 years ago

Best poboys in acadiana

Jeremy T.

15 years ago

Awesome

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