The best restaurants in Lafayette

8 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Waffle House

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Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

2147 W Pinhook Rd

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

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Chicken joint serving up spicy tenders, sandwiches, and sliders in a casual space.

1011 E University Ave Ste B

Chicken joint serving up spicy tenders, sandwiches, and sliders in a casual space.

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King Buffet

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Casual restaurant featuring sushi and a Mongolian grill in a buffet format.

541 Bertrand Dr

Casual restaurant featuring sushi and a Mongolian grill in a buffet format.

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Polished restaurant featuring rotisserie meats, craft cocktails & happy hours in a casual setting.

235 Doucet Rd

Polished restaurant featuring rotisserie meats, craft cocktails & happy hours in a casual setting.

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Bon Temps Grill

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Booth-lined bar & grill furnishing hearty Cajun dishes & a kids' menu in down-to-earth surroundings.

1211 W Pinhook Rd

Booth-lined bar & grill furnishing hearty Cajun dishes & a kids' menu in down-to-earth surroundings.

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Relaxed destination offering Southern classics like seafood gumbo, as well as grilled meat.

4309 Johnston St

Relaxed destination offering Southern classics like seafood gumbo, as well as grilled meat.

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Pamplona Tapas Bar brings an old-world, date-night mood with Spanish-style small plates and seafood, plus Spanish wines poured precisely by…

631 Jefferson St · ✓ checked Aug 5

Pamplona Tapas Bar brings an old-world, date-night mood with Spanish-style small plates and seafood, plus Spanish wines poured precisely by the glass via a temperature controlled system.

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Chain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.

101 Saloom Farm Rd Ste 101

Chain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.

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