Sharing the food, music, culture, and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.

Late Night Bites in Lafayette, LA

Whether you're a night owl, a busy professional with unconventional working hours, or simply seeking a delicious meal after passing a good time, you can find a few places to cater to your appetite long after the sun goes down. Some of the mentioned establishments still close at 11 pm, which isn't…

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Creole Cuisine in Lafayette, LA

What is the difference between Cajun and Creole? It is a hotly contested topic, and I am no cultural expert. Still, when it comes to creole food, combining elements of African, European, and Caribbean cuisines, it's a unique fusion that tantalizes the taste buds with its bold spices, hearty…

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Vegetarian Dining in Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana, is a haven for meat lovers, but don't worry herbivores, there are plenty of delicious options for you, too! Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or just looking to try a meat-free meal, here's a list of Lafayette restaurants that cater to your green-eating needs Five Mile…

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Steaks in Lafayette, LA

From classic steakhouses with a traditional atmosphere to modern establishments with innovative menus and cutting-edge cooking techniques, there is a place to suit every taste and occasion. Locals love steaks that can be found on menus that aren't even proper steakhouses, such as Italian…

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Fried Chicken in Lafayette

We take fried chicken seriously in the South. However, it can be highly versatile - spicy, greasy, on a waffle, with a side of fried rice, or over braised greens. This list of locally owned Lafayette staples’ offerings ranges from secret menu items and plate lunch specials to fried chicken being…

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Blu Basil

Dang Nguyen has one of those origin stories that makes you want to try his food. He's a Vietnamese American who owns and operates two Lafayette restaurants: Saigon Noodles on Ambassador Caffery and Blu Basil on Johnston Street. His first experience in cooking came from his parents. He was one of 5…

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Burgersmith

In the olden days, when you wanted something handcrafted, you went straight to the source. Burgersmith, a play on the word blacksmith, takes the concept of handcrafted and applies it to the concept of a burger. But this isn’t your run-of-the-mill burger joint. Owner Russ Umbricht went through more…

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Tsunami

At the beginning of this century, downtown Lafayette was anything but a thriving commercial market, and Sushi was anything but pervasive in Louisiana. However, sisters Michele Ezell and Leah Simon, along with Michele’s husband Sean, began research in 1998 that would bring Sushi into the mainstream…

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Cafe Habana City

Living in Lafayette and the surrounding areas offers a thorough abundance of dining options. Many of the world’s cuisines are represented on the menus of our restaurants, but an underrepresented and unique cuisine has its own home on Bertrand Drive at the Cuban restaurant Cafe Habana City. Isolated…

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