The best restaurants in Lafayette
36 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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El Paso Mexican Grill
RestaurantsEl Paso Mexican Grill is newly renovated and leans into family recipes, birria-packed tacos, mesquite-grilled favorites, and a full…
El Paso Mexican Grill
RestaurantsLa Espuela Cantina & Grill | Mexican
RestaurantsBeef flautas that crunch just right, margaritas that don’t mess around, and live music when you need a mood lift. La Espuela Cantina &…
La Espuela Cantina & Grill | Mexican
RestaurantsAntoni's Italian Cafe
RestaurantsAntoni's Italian Cafe keeps it simple and satisfying with crisp thin-crust pizzas, classic pastas, and well-made cocktails in a snug,…
Antoni's Italian Cafe
RestaurantsTsubaki By Koi
RestaurantsLocals know Tsubaki By Koi for pristine sushi and hibachi that skips the tableside theatrics but keeps all the flavor. Think specialty…
Tsubaki By Koi
RestaurantsiMonelli Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsiMonelli Restaurant blends classic Italian with Louisiana soul, searing steaks and veal chops over a hardwood grill, plus seafood dishes…
iMonelli Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsSince 2015, La Crêperie Bistro has been the local move for thin, Brittany-style crepes, from Nutella-laced sweets to savory lunch fuel.…
Whiskey & Vine
RestaurantsFrom Sommelier Dina Bohn’s whiskey, wine, and cocktail program to Executive Chef Dan Carter’s Southern plates built on Louisiana staples,…
Whiskey & Vine
RestaurantsEl Potrillo Mexican Restaurant & Grill
RestaurantsWhen you want sizzling fajitas, saucy enchiladas, or a burrito situation that means business, El Potrillo Mexican Restaurant & Grill keeps…
El Potrillo Mexican Restaurant & Grill
RestaurantsTaqueria el Mexicano
RestaurantsFor weeknights when you want something hearty and unfussy, Lafayette’s Taqueria el Mexicano keeps it simple with Mexican comfort favorites…
Taqueria el Mexicano
RestaurantsPedro's Tacos & Tequila Bar Lafayette
RestaurantsPedro's Tacos & Tequila Bar Lafayette brings fresh cooking and homemade sauces to the table, plus a tequila-forward bar and live music on…
Pedro's Tacos & Tequila Bar Lafayette
RestaurantsPizza Village
RestaurantsServing Lafayette for 55 years, Pizza Village is that lively, roomy spot for custom pies and Southern-style Italian sandwiches that never…
Pizza Village
RestaurantsTokyo Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving Japanese dishes, including sushi, with a menu that includes hibachi items.
Tokyo Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsMinami sushi bar
RestaurantsMinami Sushi Bar hits that perfect combo of fresh, traditionally made sushi and sashimi, slurpable ramen, and hibachi that actually…
Minami sushi bar
RestaurantsOishi Sushi | Japanese
RestaurantsCraving a reliable roll situation without the fuss, Oishi Sushi keeps Lafayette happily fed with takeout-only classics and creative combos,…
Oishi Sushi | Japanese
RestaurantsRenaissance Market & Brasserie
RestaurantsLongtime store with fine French antiques and a Mediterranean restaurant serving lunch.
Renaissance Market & Brasserie
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsFish Box Sushi
RestaurantsFish Box Sushi nails the midweek craving with a self-serve setup where you grab a box, mix and match rolls, nigiri, even a tofu pocket,…
Fish Box Sushi
RestaurantsSushi Masa Lafayette
RestaurantsLocals know Sushi Masa Lafayette for creative all-you-can-eat sushi, sashimi, and hibachi that stays fresh and flavorful, plus cocktails to…
Sushi Masa Lafayette
RestaurantsPizza Village
RestaurantsFor 55 years, Pizza Village has been Lafayette’s go-to for crisp-crust pies and legit po’ boys that hit the spot. Family-friendly vibe,…
Pizza Village
RestaurantsLa Fonda
RestaurantsLa Fonda is that colorful, iconic Lafayette standby locals lean on for craveable Tex-Mex, juicy steaks, and housemade tamales, all chased…
La Fonda
RestaurantsRock-n-Sake Bar & Sushi
RestaurantsRock-n-Sake Bar & Sushi keeps Lafayette rolling with fresh, flavor-packed sushi, pristine sashimi, and cocktails that actually complement…
Rock-n-Sake Bar & Sushi
RestaurantsBonefish Grill
RestaurantsContemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
Bonefish Grill
RestaurantsShinto Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsShinto Japanese Restaurant keeps it simple, fresh, and seriously tasty, with expert sushi chefs turning out creative rolls and pristine…
Shinto Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsCENTRAL Pizza + Bar Lafayette
RestaurantsCentral Pizza + Bar Lafayette keeps things easygoing with a mix of classic and off-the-wall pies, solid contemporary bar bites, and…
CENTRAL Pizza + Bar Lafayette
RestaurantsMarcello's | Italian
RestaurantsMarcello's leans into classic Italian plates and an extensive wine list that invites lingering conversation. Locals love it for date…
Marcello's | Italian
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsKatsu Ramen Bar
RestaurantsWhen a Lafayette weeknight needs rich, soul-warming ramen and fresh sushi, Katsu Ramen Bar hits the spot with brothy bowls, hearty noodles,…
Katsu Ramen Bar
RestaurantsLa Carreta | Mexican
RestaurantsCraving sizzling fajitas, legit street tacos, or a burrito you can engineer to your exact mood, La Carreta has you this week. The menu…
La Carreta | Mexican
RestaurantsRuffino's On The River | Italian • Cajun
RestaurantsRuffino's On The River mixes Italian comfort with Cajun flair, serving steaks, pastas, and seafood in relaxed, polished surrounds. Sunday…
Ruffino's On The River | Italian • Cajun
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsBlazin' Hot Chicken
RestaurantsBlazin' Hot Chicken brings Louisiana’s first true Nashville Hot Chicken to our backyard, blending Bayou soul with fiery crunch. This week,…
Blazin' Hot Chicken
RestaurantsKing Buffet
RestaurantsIf your crew can't agree on dinner, King Buffet keeps the peace with fresh sushi, a made-to-order hibachi station, and comfort classics…
King Buffet
RestaurantsZea Rotisserie & Bar
RestaurantsZea Rotisserie & Bar is the easy answer when you want amazing flavors, delicious rotisserie, and handcrafted cocktails that actually taste…
Zea Rotisserie & Bar
RestaurantsBon Temps Grill
RestaurantsBon Temps Grill keeps Lafayette fed with legit comfort and Cajun flair, from Alligator Bang Bang and Catfish Mon Dieu to mesquite grilled…
Bon Temps Grill
RestaurantsDon's Seafood
RestaurantsDons Seafood - Lafayette has been serving true Louisiana flavors since 1934, with time-tested Cajun recipes and seafood done your way…
Don's Seafood
RestaurantsChicken Salad Chick
RestaurantsChain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.
Chicken Salad Chick
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