Places to eat in Lafayette.

[BeauCajun]

_ Thanks to all. No shortage of places to munch in Lafayette. I will be hitting the festival Saturday and then maybe one of the eateries mentioned. _

Expect rain on Saturday.

[CajunSaint]

don's seafood hut-best stuffed crab and stuffed shrimp in the city. also, a righteous rib-eye. for a special treat, the whole, stuffed grilled flounder.
soop's in maurice-the sisters to hebert's next door. the best fried shrimp in the area. also, 2 different sizes of pretty-good ribe-eye steak. and gumbo like your mamma made. just two of many. finally, only 3 real pizza places in lafayette-deano's, pizza village, and the real deal, alesi's, or as my children still refer to it, mr. mike's. enjoy!

[LFTCajun]

_ don's seafood hut-best stuffed crab and stuffed shrimp in the city. also, a righteous rib-eye. for a special treat, the whole, stuffed grilled flounder.
soop's in maurice-the sisters to hebert's next door. the best fried shrimp in the area. also, 2 different sizes of pretty-good ribe-eye steak. and gumbo like your mamma made. just two of many. finally, only 3 real pizza places in lafayette-deano's, pizza village, and the real deal, alesi's, or as my children still refer to it, mr. mike's. enjoy! _

Mr. Mike's, or Alesi's, serves my favorite Veal Parmesan. At least once a month, my wife and I go there just for that. Oddly enough, I finally ordered a pizza there a couple of years ago. My recollection of it is good, but I still need my veal fix each month.

One name not mentioned yet is Nash's in Broussard. Many great entree's but, their marinara sauce got a bit sweet for my taste. It was a sudden change. Yet one thing that keeps me returning is what I would describe as the absolute best appetizer in the region. Their Fish Beneighs. Lightly fried amberjack bites with an incredible dipping sauce.

But, ain't this just pure fun living in this area? There are so many places to get good food, frankly too many to mention. We've barely scratched the surface with so many good mom-and-pop establishments all over the region.

We are blessed here.

[RCAJUN90]

_ Expect rain on Saturday. _

Thanks for the heads up. I wasn't even thinking about rain but there is a 60% chance as of right now. I will keep an eye on it.
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/...Select=WEATHER

[BeauCajun]

_ Thanks for the heads up. I wasn't even thinking about rain but there is a 60% chance as of right now. I will keep an eye on it.
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/...Select=WEATHER _

It's my understanding that the weather will clear up by the afternoon.

[geo_cajun]

_ You now also have The French Press between Agave and the fire station, right across from Don's in the former Tribune printing press. Basically New Orleans style sandwiches, etc. Good eating!

FYI, they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. _

Yeah, I had lunch at Agave today, and I saw that. I wasn't sure if it was a coffee shop or what. It is right next to Phillipe's wine cellar and a bicycle shop. It is great to see more businesses in downtown Lafayette, and not just bars.

[RCAJUN90]

I think I'm going to hit the "Blue Dog Cafe". Their menu looks amazing.
http://www.bluedogcafe.com/our_menu.php

[rhineaux]

_ I think I'm going to hit the "Blue Dog Cafe". Their menu looks amazing.
http://www.bluedogcafe.com/our_menu.php _

If you're going to go with Blue Dog, I suggest that you wait until Sunday on your way out and hit up the Sunday Brunch. Its the cat's ass.

[Crackleton]

_ If you're going to go with Blue Dog, I suggest that you wait until Sunday on your way out and hit up the Sunday Brunch. Its the cat's ass. _

If you do, though make sure you get there before 10:30 (when it opens). Last time I went, we got there at about 10:20 and there was a line of about 40 people waiting for the place to open. Pretty hot ticket-- specially with Festival in town. If you get there at 11, expect to wait 1.5 hours.

[Chris V.]

Yes, it was a VERY long time ago.

Great visiting w/ you briefly, too. Let's try to arrange for a longer visit when your schedule permits.