First time visitor to Lafayette

[cajunhawk]

Steven's and Hot Food Express are pretty similar from what I've heard. Huge chicken strips and shrimp fried rice.

I haven't been to Steven's since college. My goodness that was what I call...FOOD.

[DoubleDawg]

Lots of great info in this thread. So far I'm definitely going to check out Olde Tyme and Fat Pat's.

Shrimp Po Boy and the best cheeseburger in town. That's definitely a start.

I'm interested in more discussion about Prejean's. Some have called it a tourist trap (but hey, I'm a tourist) and overrated but others seem to swear by it. Good food and live music sounds awesome. Food seems a little pricy, but a great atmosphere is worth something too.
Is it a decent place for kids? I may be entertaining a couple of 12-year-olds Friday night while my brother and his wife have a date night.
Also, is it likely to be very crowded Friday night? I don't know how much waiting an hour on a table appeals to me.

[Turbine]

Lots of great info in this thread. So far I'm definitely going to check out Olde Tyme and Fat Pat's.

Shrimp Po Boy and the best cheeseburger in town. That's definitely a start.

I'm interested in more discussion about Prejean's. Some have called it a tourist trap (but hey, I'm a tourist) and overrated but others seem to swear by it. Good food and live music sounds awesome. Food seems a little pricy, but a great atmosphere is worth something too.
Is it a decent place for kids? I may be entertaining a couple of 12-year-olds Friday night while my brother and his wife have a date night.
Also, is it likely to be very crowded Friday night? I don't know how much waiting an hour on a table appeals to me.

20 miles south down the main drag in Lafayette is Abbeville.

Shucks or Dupuy's,

Dupuy's or Shucks

[Ragin4U]

I dont think anyone cooks in Lafayette anymore. Anywhere you go, you might have a wait in front of you. Thats a sign thats its good!

Lots of great info in this thread. So far I'm definitely going to check out Olde Tyme and Fat Pat's.

Shrimp Po Boy and the best cheeseburger in town. That's definitely a start.

I'm interested in more discussion about Prejean's. Some have called it a tourist trap (but hey, I'm a tourist) and overrated but others seem to swear by it. Good food and live music sounds awesome. Food seems a little pricy, but a great atmosphere is worth something too.
Is it a decent place for kids? I may be entertaining a couple of 12-year-olds Friday night while my brother and his wife have a date night.
Also, is it likely to be very crowded Friday night? I don't know how much waiting an hour on a table appeals to me.

[Bandwagon King]

Lots of great info in this thread. So far I'm definitely going to check out Olde Tyme and Fat Pat's.

Shrimp Po Boy and the best cheeseburger in town. That's definitely a start.

I'm interested in more discussion about Prejean's. Some have called it a tourist trap (but hey, I'm a tourist) and overrated but others seem to swear by it. Good food and live music sounds awesome. Food seems a little pricy, but a great atmosphere is worth something too.
Is it a decent place for kids? I may be entertaining a couple of 12-year-olds Friday night while my brother and his wife have a date night.
Also, is it likely to be very crowded Friday night? I don't know how much waiting an hour on a table appeals to me.

It's high as a giraffe's behind for supper. You can get the same exact entree for lunch for about 1/3 to 1/2 the price last time I was there. Used to be the absolute best in town. But have cut back on the menu, portions, & quality. For those who remember they had the best french bread on earth when they used Pouppart's french bread & bread crumbs. It's okay, but nothing special now. The protions used to as large as the price so it was a good deal. Now, for dinner expect to pay at least $30-60 for an entree alone and either order appetizer & desert, or expect to leave still hungry. Just not worth the money when comapare to many other local places who serve great specialties at a fraction of the price. Just my opinion. Now, if money is no object & you want to be somebody. Then it's the place to go.

[CajunFan3406]

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.

Key to the Filling Station is their "Etcetera" and "Specialty" menu. Filet, Mahi Mahi, Lobster sandwich, Burgers, and stuff like that. I'm not big on their Mexican stuff and I don't know many who are. Best Mexican stuff they offer is the pork enchilada, everything else is pretty average. Margarita's are really good though. Probably my favorite margarita in town, but Bentley is proud of them and he prices them pretty high.

[raginsaints]

Lots of great info in this thread. So far I'm definitely going to check out Olde Tyme and Fat Pat's.

Shrimp Po Boy and the best cheeseburger in town. That's definitely a start.

I'm interested in more discussion about Prejean's. Some have called it a tourist trap (but hey, I'm a tourist) and overrated but others seem to swear by it. Good food and live music sounds awesome. Food seems a little pricy, but a great atmosphere is worth something too.
Is it a decent place for kids? I may be entertaining a couple of 12-year-olds Friday night while my brother and his wife have a date night.
Also, is it likely to be very crowded Friday night? I don't know how much waiting an hour on a table appeals to me.

I can't help you with Prejean's since I don't go out for Cajun food. I think my girlfriend likes their barbecued crabs though. (Now that I think about it, that might be Randol's)

At Fat Pat's, get the pork n' bean sandwich. Fried porkchop covered in redbeans and pepperjack cheese. It's amazing.

Do yourself a favor and get breakfast at the French Press.

[anhil8tor]

Lots of great info in this thread. So far I'm definitely going to check out Olde Tyme and Fat Pat's.

Shrimp Po Boy and the best cheeseburger in town. That's definitely a start.

I'm interested in more discussion about Prejean's. Some have called it a tourist trap (but hey, I'm a tourist) and overrated but others seem to swear by it. Good food and live music sounds awesome. Food seems a little pricy, but a great atmosphere is worth something too.
Is it a decent place for kids? I may be entertaining a couple of 12-year-olds Friday night while my brother and his wife have a date night.
Also, is it likely to be very crowded Friday night? I don't know how much waiting an hour on a table appeals to me.

My kid loves the peanut butter bacon burger at Fat Pats... Had the pulled pork nachos last week.. those were good.. and HUGE!

Be ready to wait in Lafayette... we crowd up easy.

dms.. i'll say this. I ate at La Fondas a few times.. .probably 10 years ago and it was so bad I've never considered going back. Things may have changed but there are soooo many really good places here to eat I haven't had to. As far as mexican goes now I goto La Pagua regularly for my fix... also Agave.

[Turbine]

It's high as a giraffe's behind for supper. You can get the same exact entree for lunch for about 1/3 to 1/2 the price last time I was there. Used to be the absolute best in town. But have cut back on the menu, portions, & quality. For those who remember they had the best french bread on earth when they used Pouppart's french bread & bread crumbs. It's okay, but nothing special now. The protions used to as large as the price so it was a good deal. Now, for dinner expect to pay at least $30-60 for an entree alone and either order appetizer & desert, or expect to leave still hungry. Just not worth the money when comapare to many other local places who serve great specialties at a fraction of the price. Just my opinion. Now, if money is no object & you want to be somebody. Then it's the place to go.

I was going to ask where is the positive was in your post?

Then I noticed "comapare" is that what happens when you pass out eating good food?

[raginsaints]

So what's for lunch today in Lafayette? This thread has me hungry.

[SlappyCajun]

Lots of great info in this thread. So far I'm definitely going to check out Olde Tyme and Fat Pat's.

Shrimp Po Boy and the best cheeseburger in town. That's definitely a start.

I'm interested in more discussion about Prejean's. Some have called it a tourist trap (but hey, I'm a tourist) and overrated but others seem to swear by it. Good food and live music sounds awesome. Food seems a little pricy, but a great atmosphere is worth something too.
Is it a decent place for kids? I may be entertaining a couple of 12-year-olds Friday night while my brother and his wife have a date night.
Also, is it likely to be very crowded Friday night? I don't know how much waiting an hour on a table appeals to me.

If you decide against Prejeans, I would suggest Poor Boy's Riverside Inn. Great seafood, family friendly.

[cajunhawk]

Has anyone mentioned Fezzo's yet...they are the best seafood restaurant in the area. And did I miss something where Judice Inn is no longer the best burger in town? That's news to me.