Carpe Diem was one of my go-to's when I went to ULL. I've been here when it was just gelato, but…read morenow it has so much more. The gelato remains fabulous especially the biscoff flavor. We got some cocktails and they were the delicious. As this place is also a cafe, the espresso martini was perfect! I love the aesthetic of the outside and inside. It's always so cozy and nice. I will say it can get a little crowded depending on the time you go.

It's nice and Divey, dark, and moody. Friendly attentive staff. And a frothy Chai for the win!read more

The food, drinks, service and ambiance are all terrific. One of the best things is that even when…read morebusy it is not loud and you can have a nice quiet conversation. Definitely a recommendation.

Very nice quiet low lit ambience. Service was excellent…read more Bruchetta appetizer was very good. We had veal picatta, salmon and a steak. Entrees were good. Will definatley go back again. Menu has nice variety and will definately try some differnt selections!

Okay but the chargrilled oysters at The Chimes?? Yeah... they ate DOWN ‍…read more They came out hot, buttery, and loaded with that garlicky goodness. The cheese was melted perfectly on top and the oysters themselves were super fresh -- not fishy at all. I was literally scraping the plate for the extra sauce because it was THAT good. Service was quick and the vibe was chill, which made the whole experience even better. If you go to The Chimes and don't order the chargrilled oysters... what are you even doing?? Definitely coming back for another round.

Kade was our server this visit and he didn't disappoint. I love the wait staff here. I enjoyed the…read moreblackened salmon with the herb butter and those mashed sweet potatoes are always worthy of take the extras home to enjoy for dessert later. This place is always clean, inviting and draws a nice crowd for lunch and dinner. It's so pretty to sit out on their patio and enjoy their Blackberry mule. I recommend this place to get food, drinks, and good service.

New ownership and new menu. Have been twice since the change and had great experiences both times…read more The crab cake pasta is delicious and the shrimp and grits was a winner as well. ~Chris

I think I found a hidden gem in Lafayette. My dear friend wanted to bring me out to celebrate my…read morebirthday. We drove from Alexandria la to Lafayette today. We walked in, and a server said we could find an empty seat. We were greeted by our server and ordered drinks and appetizers. My drinks were a coke and an espresso martini. My espresso was made to perfection. Our appetizers were the BBQ BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP..... Bacon wrapped shrimp in a savory NOLA style butter BBQ sauce which was delicious. We also ordered the BRISKET FRIES. Smoked brisket, pepperjack, cheddar, Cajun BBQ, chipotle aioli, and green onion. I swear those cheese fries were the best cheese fries I've ever eaten in my entire natural born life. Wow wow wow. I sat in shock about how good they were. We ordered our entrees I ordered the GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST...... Chargrilled chicken breast,', with grilled veggie medley and roasted fingerling potatoes. It was so delicious. My friend ordered the REDFISH VERMILION. Grilled redfish topped with crawfish etoufee, served with chargrilled asparagus. I tasted some of her dish. It was yummy as well. Our server was nice and kind and treated us well as he maintained the bar. The atmosphere was laid back and it seemed everyone enjoyed being there. It was our first time and we definitely will be back.

Food and drinks were amazing! We will return…read more Had the burnt ends for an appetizer, and let me tell ya, I could eat that for breakfast lunch and supper every day! My steak was cooked perfectly and was tasty tasty tasty. Fries were hand cut and crisp. My wife had the shrimp and grits and, holy cow, that was delicious! The sauce on her grits was to die for! I stepped it up a notch by dipping my bites of steak into her sauce and my mouth was exploding w delight! If you're a bourbon/whiskey drinker, they have more than enough options to choose from. My wife had a smores flavored old fashion, and it was just up her alley. I had a house old fashioned that was just right. We will definitely return.

Brunch! What can I say? I'm a girl who loves brunch and Social does it better than most. The grits…read morewere perfect, the eggs runny, and the biscuits buttery. Run, don't walk.

This is a very popular restaurant. We could not get reservations on the evening we were there so…read morewe were put on a wait list. I never heard back so I called around 6:30 to see if there were any open seats at the bar. There wasn't but the person who answered said the bar seats change over pretty quickly. We took a chance and when we arrived got the only 2 seats left at the bar.Score!! By 7:30 there were plenty of seats at the bar and several tables available. This is definitely a local place and we had a great time talking with the people near us. The food was good. Carpaccio was good but in my opinion there were way too many crispy onions on top that distracted from the dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly. The escargot were tasty. The octopus was tasty but the few tiny pieces on the plate were really weak for the price. I had a Malbec that was delicious.

Visited for Valentine's Day. This place has a really cozy feel to it, although I don't quite…read moreunderstand the somewhat cult following. Cocktails were definitely above average, and the small plates were nice. Chargrilled oysters were the highlight. Bar service was spot on.

This place is cool! I couldn't really get a read on the vibe in there it's very eclectic haha!…read moreThe food was amazing I got the Pink Pony Club and outside of the sheer amount on bread LOL it was good!! I had to take out one of the pieces, as 3 is just too much personally. I would say, outside of the herb sauce, and the prosciutto I really am not sure why it's $18. That's threw me off a bit. Do I think it's worth the money? Not necessarily, but I would go back with friends to try it all again. The service was okay, we were not checked on a whole lot. I had to remind her about a sauce I wanted. Mind you the restaurant wasn't busy, so that was kind of meh. However when at our table she was very kind and helpful! When we walked in we were just sort of stared at by the host , we were asked like "how many" or "how are you" so we walked in and made eye contact and we waited a couple of seconds and I told him 3 please and we got seated! I'm somewhere between 3/4 stars for this one!

Excellent food in a funky ambiance! Loved our trip to Mercy Kitchen. Drinks were excellent. Will…read moredefinitely be back!

Ruth's Chris really knows how to do steak and lobster RIGHT ‍…read more My steak came out sizzling and cooked exactly how I ordered it -- super tender and full of flavor. You could literally cut it with a butter knife. The lobster was sweet, juicy, and perfectly buttery. Together? Elite combo. The service was top-tier and the atmosphere gave upscale date night vibes. Yes, it's a little pricey, but honestly you're paying for quality and the experience. Definitely worth it for a special night out. I'll absolutely be back

The best steak that I've ever had in my entire life--and I've had a lot of steak…read more Not only did Ruth's Chris provide us with the most phenomenal service, they more than delivered on the food, ambiance and overall experience. I didn't think it was possible to salivate over food while currently eating the food with which you are salivating over--until I dined here. The porterhouse that we ordered was cooked perfectly at medium rare temperature, presented on a bed of sizzling butter and seasoned to perfection. It melted in my mouth and stayed with me long after the meal was over. We also ordered Caesar salad, potatoes au gratin and veal ravioli--all of them being delicious and filling. My favorite side was the ravioli, with its slow-roasted veal and addictive lemon butter sauce. Our waiter Kevin was also amazing and he surprised us with a complimentary cheesecake for the birthday boy of the hour. My husband was happily surprised at the attention to detail and extra thought that went into it. It was his first time dining at Ruth's but it will most certainly not be his last! 11/10 stars!

We stayed here in the balcony room in 2023 and had such a fun experience then we came back recently…read morein 2026 celebrating both spring break and my 60th birthday. This being a roadtrip this time around I took advantage of the full kitchen versus using my camp stove. With both fructose and lactose malabsorption it's very comforting to cook for myself. And having access to a full kitchen allowed me to make a rice and steak dinner and then in the morning make a cup of rice for the road, plus hard boil chicken and duck eggs I gathered the day prior. The duck eggs were fantastic! Just like in 2023, the Cajun jam night on Wednesday didn't disappoint. Such great music and wonderfully friendly people. One experience I was hoping to relive from 2023 was the ghost encounter in the balcony room; ghost sat on my feet! Unfortunately this go around in 2026, no ghost experience so just be aware there is a spirit, albeit a friendly spirit, inhabiting the Blue Moon. This isn't just a place to stay but a place to experience. We look forward to coming back.

I'm from California. Wanted a local vibe. I sure found it! Great music and great people!read more