Side Trips from New Orleans Restaurants
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1. Café Vermilionville
$$$$ | |This 19th-century inn with crisp white linens and old brick fireplaces serves French and Cajun dishes to a well-dressed crowd. Among the specialties are Gulf fish Acadian and grilled duck breast. This is a favorite spot for special occasions among Lafayette residents—and with good reason.
1304 W. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503, USA337-237–0100Known For
- Historic setting
- Old-fashioned service
- Fine dining
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat., No lunch Sat. -
2. Johnson's Boucaniere
$ | |This outstanding boucaniere (Cajun French for smokehouse) is run by the next generation of the family that once operated the iconic Johnson's Grocery in Eunice, Louisiana. Music from young local bands plays over the sound system and is available for purchase; customers sit on the covered porch and dig into boudin sausages, sandwiches, and the heartily recommended barbecue—smoked in-house and rubbed with Cajun-style seasonings. It's a laid-back, friendly place with a refreshing blend of tradition and modern style.
1111 St. John St., Lafayette, Louisiana, 70501, USA337-269–8878Known For
- Boudin sausages
- Cajun-style barbecue
- Laid-back vibe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner. -
3. Magnolia Café
$$ | |This low-key and unassuming restaurant turns into a St. Francisville hot spot on Friday and Saturday nights. During the day, locals and tourists flock to "the Mag" for sandwiches, pizza, steaks, and Southern and Mexican dishes. At night, go for cocktails or dinner; on Friday evening there's a live band.
5689 Commerce St., St. Francisville, Louisiana, 70775, USA225-635–6528Known For
- Live music on weekend nights
- Nice cocktails
- Blend of local and Mexican flavors
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Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.–Wed. -
4. Mike Anderson's
$$$ | |Locals praise the seafood at this busy spot, and rightly so: the food is consistently good, fresh, and served in large portions. The fried seafood platter—shrimp, oysters, crawfish tails, catfish, and stuffed crab served with onion rings, hush puppies, and a choice of salad or various coleslaws—is your best bet.
1031 W. Lee Dr., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70820, USA225-766–7823Known For
- Seafood platters
- Mahi-mahi topped with Gulf shrimp and Louisiana crawfish
- Several types of oysters
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5. Pamplona Tapas Bar
$$$$ | |An authentic interior (one wall is covered with bullfighting posters) creates just the right mood for chef Kris Allen's wide array of sophisticated small plates and one of the best wine lists in the area. The bacon-wrapped dates, the lamb sliders, and the foie gras are especially delicious.
631 Jefferson St., Lafayette, Louisiana, 70501, USA337-232–0070Known For
- Traditional and inventive tapas
- Energetic atmosphere
- Great paella
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat. -
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6. Pat's Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant
$$$ | |Overlooking Bayou Amy, Pat's is the real deal, with heaping platters of seafood. On a cool night, get a table on the porch overlooking the bayou and go for the shrimp dinner, which presents the local favorite no fewer than eight different ways. The Atchafalaya Club, which is the area hot spot for Cajun dancing on Saturday and Sunday nights, is next door. Accommodations are also available at Pat's Edgewater Inn, located on the same stretch.
1008 Henderson Levee Rd., Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, 70157, USA337-228–7512Known For
- Great seafood platters
- Crab dinners
- Serene views
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7. Spuddy's Cajun Foods
$ | |Midway between Laura and Oak Alley plantations, downtown Vacherie is short on sights but long on flavor, thanks in no small part to this down-home lunchroom. Photos and murals on the walls tell tales of local history, while po'boys, jambalaya, and fried catfish fill the tables. You can also pick up some homemade sausages as an edible souvenir. Owner Spuddy is a wealth of knowledge; call up and ask about his "Cajun Cooking Experience."
2644 Hwy. 20, Vacherie, Louisiana, 70090, USA225-265–4013Known For
- Rotating lunch specials
- Homemade sausages
- Unforgettable owner
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Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner, Reservations not accepted -
8. Abita Brew Pub
$$ | |This was the site of Abita's original brewery until 1994, when the company found a much needed larger space up the road. Today, the Abita Brew Pub is a lovely setting for indoor and outdoor meals chosen from a surprisingly lengthy menu of traditional comfort food and regional favorites including pasta, salads, burgers, and entrées like jambalaya, barbecue ribs, and pecan-crusted catfish. These dishes all go well with the beer—a full selection of Abita is on tap, including seasonal brews and a few guest additions.
72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, Louisiana, 70420, USA985-892–5837Known For
- Abita brews on tap
- Hearty pub fare
- Southern flavors
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
9. B&C Seafood
$ | |This small shop and restaurant serves some of the tastiest seafood gumbo around River Road (and there's plenty of competition). Try a dash of hot sauce and a sprinkle of filé, or sample the alligator burgers; finish with a scoop of rich, dense bread pudding. The shop carries fresh and frozen catfish, crawfish, alligator, and turtle meat harvested from the nearby swamps. You can buy seafood packed to travel.
2155 Rte. 18, Vacherie, Louisiana, 70090, USA225-265–8356Known For
- Exotic meats
- Seafood to-go
- Bread pudding
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Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner -
10. Dupuy's
$$ | |This small and simply furnished restaurant has been serving oysters in the same location since 1869. Seafood platters feature seasonal catches. Steaks, pastas, and regional specialties like boudin balls and po'boys round out the menu.
108 S. Main St., Abbeville, Louisiana, 70510, USA337-893–2336Known For
- Fresh Gulf oysters
- Po'boys
- Seafood platters
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat. -
11. Dwyer's Café
$ | |People jam into this diner as early as 6 am for hot biscuits and grits. Dwyer's also serves red beans and rice, jambalaya, pot roast, burgers, and omelets. If you're famished by midday, try the hearty plate lunch specials, which include an entrée and three sides.
323 Jefferson St., Lafayette, Louisiana, 70501, USA337-235–9364Known For
- Rotating plate lunch specials
- Great gumbo
- Classic Southern breakfast
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12. Juban's
$$$$ | |This upscale bistro with a lush courtyard and walls adorned with art is about three miles from the Louisiana State University campus. Tempting main courses, including seafood, beef, and pork dishes, as well as roasted duck and quail, highlight the menu. The Hallelujah Crab (soft-shell stuffed with seafood and topped with "creolaise" sauce) is a specialty, and Juban's own mango tea is delicious. The warm bread pudding makes a memorable end to meals here.
3739 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, USA225-346–8422Known For
- Softshell "Halleluhah" crab stuffed with seafood and topped with "creoloaise" sauce
- Beautiful skylit atrium bar
- Elevated Creole cuisine
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13. Poche's
$ | |Order your authentic Cajun cooking at the counter of this butcher shop and lunchroom, then eat in or take away. The daily specials will always stick to your ribs. Boudin, sausage, cracklings, and stuffed chicken are just a few of the items available for takeout.
3015 Main Hwy., Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, 70517, USA337-332–2108Known For
- Cracklings
- Cajun sweet dough pies
- Stuffed chicken
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14. Prejean's
$$ | |In this cypress house decorated with swamp trees and a large stuffed alligator at the entrance, people gather over red-and-white-check tablecloths to chow down on some local classics: crawfish and alligator sausage cheesecake, Cajun duckling, or any of the kitchen's four distinctive gumbos. Grilled seafood provides some lighter options. At breakfast, try the house rendition of eggs Benedict, made here with boudin patties, poached eggs, and crawfish étouffée over a biscuit. There's live Cajun music (and usually dancing) nightly.
3480 N.E. Evangeline Throughway, Lafayette, Louisiana, 70507, USA337-896–3247Known For
- Crawfish étouffée
- Boudin sausage
- Live music
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15. Ruffino's
$$$ | |A broad, clubby dining room invites lingering over some of the best Italian cuisine in town. Local ingredients find their way into hearty Italian dishes, such as eggplant Parmesan and cedar plank redfish. There's also a romantic bar section just off the main dining areas. The restaurant is a few minutes east from downtown along Interstate 10.
18811 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, USA225-753–3458Known For
- Local seafood
- Romantic ambience
- Savory crab meat cheesecake
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.–Thurs. and Sat. -
16. T-Coon's Café
$ | |This often-busy diner serves a hearty Cajun breakfast and lunch, which feature daily specials such as smothered rabbit, catfish court boulion, or crawfish omelets. The Southern fare also includes fried chicken and seafood dishes.
1900 W. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette, Louisiana, 70508, USA337-233–0422Known For
- Cajun flavors
- Comfort food
- Country breakfast
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17. Tsunami
$$ | |A stylish contemporary restaurant as chic as the crowd it attracts delivers fresh and innovative sushi and Japanese cuisine. Entrées include a sumo rib eye, Chilean sea bass, and various tempura dishes. For a nightcap, go next door to the lounge—managed by the same owners—which has an L.A. vibe.
412 Jefferson St., Lafayette, Louisiana, 70501, USA337-234–3474Known For
- Lively atmosphere
- Locally themed sushi rolls
- Fun cocktails
Restaurant Details
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18. Tsunami
$ | |On the roof of the Shaw Center for the Arts, the sleek, modern dining room of this Japanese restaurant commands one of the best views in town, with tables overlooking the busy Mississippi River (an open-air patio is available, too). In addition to the usual sushi-bar fare, the chefs here prepare creative Louisiana-style variations: try the panko-crusted alligator roll or the soft shell crab, for instance. Weekday happy-hour specials draw a young and chatty crowd.
100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70801, USA225-346–5100Known For
- Fun atmosphere
- Locally themed sushi rolls
- Sunset views over the Mississippi River
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
19. Wayne Jacob's Smokehouse Restaurant
$ | |LaPlace is known as the andouille capital of the world, and the spicy, smoky, Cajun-style sausage is deservedly popular here. In this butcher shop that doubles as a functional, straightforward restaurant for weekday lunches, you can get andouille in burgers, in gumbo, made into chips for dipping, or worked into white beans and rice. A jazz brunch on Sunday expands the offerings to include omelets, boudin Benedict, and other comforting fare. Although reservations aren't mandatory, they are a good idea.
769 W. Fifth St., Laplace, Louisiana, 70068, USA985-652–9990Known For
- Rotating sausage of the month
- Sunday jazz brunch
- Country store shopping
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sat. No dinner
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