Guidebook for Lafayette
Food Scene
Just across the Rd on Bendel. Locally sourced ingredients and a selection of local beers. Reservations recommended.
19 locals recommend
Bread & Circus Provisions
258 Bendel RdJust across the Rd on Bendel. Locally sourced ingredients and a selection of local beers. Reservations recommended.
Located in a beautiful old home, this restaurant is rather pricey but loveley and, I think, worth a visit. In fall and spring there is live music on the patio. You can walk to this one from the complex.
17 locals recommend
Cafe' Vermilionville
1304 W Pinhook RdLocated in a beautiful old home, this restaurant is rather pricey but loveley and, I think, worth a visit. In fall and spring there is live music on the patio. You can walk to this one from the complex.
This is a happening place in Lafayette right now. Good food, great drinks, reasonable prices and plenty of parking.
34 locals recommend
Social Southern Table & Bar
3901 Johnston StThis is a happening place in Lafayette right now. Good food, great drinks, reasonable prices and plenty of parking.
This place is awesome for brunch and is occasionally open for dinner. Hours vary so check first but it is one of my favorites. Located in an old printing press building this restaurant offers a great atmosphere, and really good food and drinks.
71 locals recommend
The French Press
214 E Vermilion StThis place is awesome for brunch and is occasionally open for dinner. Hours vary so check first but it is one of my favorites. Located in an old printing press building this restaurant offers a great atmosphere, and really good food and drinks.
Diving Italian food and wines. What else can I say. Also one of my favorites
11 locals recommend
Marcello's
340 Kaliste Saloom RdDiving Italian food and wines. What else can I say. Also one of my favorites
Yes, there is some "healthy" choices in Lafayette. Sandra's is great for plate lunches and you can pick up your supplements there after lunch!
Sandra's Cafe & Health Food
111 Rena DrYes, there is some "healthy" choices in Lafayette. Sandra's is great for plate lunches and you can pick up your supplements there after lunch!
The best Po-boys in town... plus a full bar... right in downtown Lafayette on Jefferson St. Pop's has all the classic Po-boys plus some really new exciting selections like Bahn Bahn Shrimp, Surf and Turf and Cajun Castro... too many to name... check out their menu!
43 locals recommend
Pop's Poboys
740 Jefferson StThe best Po-boys in town... plus a full bar... right in downtown Lafayette on Jefferson St. Pop's has all the classic Po-boys plus some really new exciting selections like Bahn Bahn Shrimp, Surf and Turf and Cajun Castro... too many to name... check out their menu!
Drinks & Nightlife
This mostly outdoor music venue and bar is also a guest house. Great music most nights of the week.
95 locals recommend
Blue Moon Saloon And Guest House
215 E Convent StThis mostly outdoor music venue and bar is also a guest house. Great music most nights of the week.
Artmoshphere offers food, drinks and incredible live music. Dancing as well.
59 locals recommend
Artmosphere
902 Johnston StArtmoshphere offers food, drinks and incredible live music. Dancing as well.
Live music, dancing and drinks. Limited parking so go early.
19 locals recommend
Feed & Seed Lafayette
106 N Grant StLive music, dancing and drinks. Limited parking so go early.
Parks & Nature
The gardens are located on Jefferson Island, where the great salt mine disaster of 1980 occured. You will learn about the mind blowing catastrophe that happened then as well the fascinating history of the land and the old home that is still on the property and beautifully maintained. The home tour is outstanding. You'll also want to stroll through the lovely walking paths and gardens on the grounds. A gift shop and cafe are also available (lunch only).
45 locals recommend
Rip Van Winkle Gardens
10106 Jefferson Island RdThe gardens are located on Jefferson Island, where the great salt mine disaster of 1980 occured. You will learn about the mind blowing catastrophe that happened then as well the fascinating history of the land and the old home that is still on the property and beautifully maintained. The home tour is outstanding. You'll also want to stroll through the lovely walking paths and gardens on the grounds. A gift shop and cafe are also available (lunch only).
Lake Martin is a beautiful spot to visit. You can walk, drive, canoe or kayak your way around. Amazing Bird LIfe. And Alligators!
Lake Martin Loop Trail
1001 Rookery RdLake Martin is a beautiful spot to visit. You can walk, drive, canoe or kayak your way around. Amazing Bird LIfe. And Alligators!
Arts & Culture
Both an art gallery and a music venue. Check listings. The music theater here is hard to beat. It is small and there is not a bad seat in the house. The sound in the room is amazing and the music offering stellar.
46 locals recommend
The Acadiana Center for the Arts
101 W Vermilion StBoth an art gallery and a music venue. Check listings. The music theater here is hard to beat. It is small and there is not a bad seat in the house. The sound in the room is amazing and the music offering stellar.
Walk around Vermillionville to see an authentically recreated Acadian Village. Live music at times is the big barn. Restaurant and gift shop on the grounds as well.
77 locals recommend
Vermilionville Historic Village
300 Fisher RdWalk around Vermillionville to see an authentically recreated Acadian Village. Live music at times is the big barn. Restaurant and gift shop on the grounds as well.
Essentials
Closest grocery store. Upmarket and a joy to shop at. Amazingly there is a kitchen store attached to the grocery store! Not quite a Williams Sonoma but close!
16 locals recommend
Champagnes Market
454 Heymann BlvdClosest grocery store. Upmarket and a joy to shop at. Amazingly there is a kitchen store attached to the grocery store! Not quite a Williams Sonoma but close!
Albertsons
2678 Johnston StGrocery Store. Good selection of food and liquor.
Rouses Market
601 Bertrand DrGood grocery store
Shopping
Marcello's Wine Market
2800 Johnston StVery nice liquor store with helpful staff