First time visitor to Lafayette

[Turbine]

Way over rated.

All you can eat boiled crabs is never overrated.

Not verified, per my two connoisseur lady friends.

[IdeaL]

Pizza Village (2 locations in town), Tsunami (as others have said..AMAZING!), Judice Inn, Legends also has very good food..

As far as downtown goes, personally, I'd stay away from it during the weekends, with the exception of the daytime Parking's a hassle and the clientele. that frequents it hasn't exactly been the greatest over the past few years (translation: there's A LOT of trash that goes there on weekends). Corner Bar, Tap Room, any of the other Legends that aren't downtown are superb.

Hope you enjoy your time down here. Should be an exciting weekend of baseball

[marine dude]

If you haven't had the Sweet Baby Breesus from the French press, make it happen. Biscuit sliders with boudin pattis, bacon, and canes syrup. Killer

[raoul]

You might enjoy it enough to return next week and cheer for us against Ole Miss!

[HelmutVII]

Another place to stay would be the Juliette downtown. Which is not far from most of the places mentioned in this thread. Carpe Diem Gelatto and Expresso bar is in the same building. Silvia makes gelatto every day with fresh ingredients. Which is right across the street from the Filling Station (I have found the food there disappointing the last few times I went). It is also a few blocks from Bordens Ice Cream shop (the only Bordens Ice cream shop left).

The French Press is absolutely the best restaurant in Lafayette. Well know chefs have visited the place for television and have bowed down in homage to the food.

I understand The Little big Cup in Arnauldville is excellent also. I have not been though.

Even with all of the restaurants listed above it is safe to say that the best food you will find will be at a home somewhere. That, my friends, is why chain restaurants don't stand a chance in this town.

[raginsaints]

Hey guys,
Looking forward to visiting your fair city this weekend. Hoping I can find some tickets but looking to have a good time regardless.
First off, I want to apologize for some of my Bulldog peers on the whole ticket thing, some of them have really been ____s about it. I think it just took us aback as the places we've traveled in the past have generally had plenty of bleacher or standing room tickets.

Looking for some advice. What are the "can't miss" restaurants, bars, etc? We'll probably look for some place to hang out and watch the ULL-JSU game after our game Friday. Maybe have a couple of drinks. Other than that, just looking for the best food and to experience Lafayette.

Is there a particular neighborhood with decent hotels and things in walking distance? Or am I better off just planning to drive everywhere?

Speaking of driving, how is the parking situation on campus. Is it mostly free, pass-only, or pay-when-you-park? I've seen a lot of people mention tailgating, can you give me the scoop on that? Is there one common tailgating area or is it mostly spread out?

You guys seem like a hospitable bunch and I know your town has a lot to offer. Looking forward to coming down and watching some good baseball.

I don't know if anyone told you to eat at French Press, but eat at French Press.

[TuffGuy84]

I agree with all this. Honestly, the frequenters of the two main "free" boards, Sixpackspeak and EliteDawgs, are basically daily competitions to see who can be the biggest a-hole. I guess that's how you get your point across and become "six pack cool."

I'm starting to see that. I'm getting kind of abrasive because of it, and as most can attest, I really try not to be "that" guy. Smack aside, yall are a great opponent in the regional, It will be nice to get a real test in the regional from a top 25 opponent. I do still think we'll win the regional, but we will face more real adversity there than we have in the past month or 2. Yall will really test us, but for the cajuns, we are really looking forward to the test. I hope to see soon some more real discussion of the regional and less of the BS.

[CajunAmos]

Agreed.

Wife and I actually enjoyed Azteca's behind where the old Benigan's was located.

[raginsaints]

Tsunami sushi is overpriced and overrated. I'd recommend Oishi on Kaliste Saloom.
Judice Inn, Fat Pat's, Ground Pat'i on Johnston, Legend's on Bertrand all have great burgers.
French Press is amazing -- get the Cajun Benedict.
Dwyer's is pretty damn good, Antler's as well.
Hot Food Express for the Zee's Special.
Social was pretty solid but I've only gone once.
Taco Sisters for a smoked pork burrito.
Johnson's Boucaniere for pulled pork.
Billy's for pepperjack stuffed boudin balls and smoked boudin.
Best Stop for regular boudin and cracklins.


I don't know much about Cajun restaurants because I just eat it at my mama's house.

[raginsaints]

Wife and I actually enjoyed Azteca's behind where the old Benigan's was located.

Los Mayas Mexican Grill on the corner of Verot and the Thruway is the absolute best Mexican food. Get the fajita enchiladas.

La Pagua is very good too.