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Hidden gems: restaurants in Lafayette
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Lafayette. Ratings are based from 514 places in Lafayette
BON TEMPS GRILL
1312 Verot School Rd 70508-5836
"This is our go to place to bring out of town friends to experience the Cajun culture and great food! The flavors don’t get better than this! It’s a bit pricy but still one of our favorites!"
Pamplona Tapas Bar & Grill
631 Jefferson St 70501-6907
"This restaurant is the one I like best. I go to a lot of restaurants but here I constantly return again and again. The stuff is very chummy and the food they serve is so fresh and tasty. I would alwa..."
Judice Inn
3134 Johnston St 70503-3742
"Being an Executive Chef, its hard not to be a critic and picky or just a pompous @** when it comes to dining out elsewhere. But sometimes I find that rare gem amongst the over abundant cache of plac..."
Dwyer's Cafe
323 Jefferson St 70501-7011
"My husband and I absolutely LOVE Dwyers Cafe. It’s such a delightful diner with such a feel of history and nostalgia throughout. The food is so good! My husband and I have thoroughly loved beco..."
Meche's Donut King
402 Guilbeau Rd 70506-6034
"I always love it all. Be prepared to stand in line a while but it's worth it! Their selling King Cakes! Go grab you one. Take your purchase to go or sit inside and enjoy it. I highly recommend this es..."
Another Broken Egg Cafe
112 Rue Promenade 70508-6095
"The service was exemplar! My breakfast was awesome. 2 eggs, house made sausage, huge biscuit and gravy -very rich. Try the city grits (grits, gouda, bacon, tomatoes and chives). You will not be sorry...."
Chris' Po-Boys
1930 W Pinhook Rd 70508-3226
"I love Chris po boy. The young gentlemen working there were really sweet to my 4year old daughter. We had a good dining in experience. And it was slow when we went . We had the place to our selves and..."
Pizza Village
1935 Moss St 70501-2117
"Always have to come eat here when I am in town visiting. Never disappointed"
Agave Mexican Grill & Cantina
200 E Vermilion St 70501-6932
"Easily the best burrito place I've been to! Sometimes there's a queue way outside the door but still goes very quick to get your food. Even if they're very quick, the food still comes out great every..."
Antoni's Italian Cafe
1118 Coolidge Blvd Ste A 70503-2629
"Very good tastes and homemade Caessr salad dressing. Probably the best tasting meatballs in the city. Relaxing & worth your time to visit."
Carpe Diem! Gelato-Espresso Bar
812 Jefferson St 70501-6912
"This place has eally excellent gelato. They showcase different flavors each day (you can find the daily flavors posted daily on their Instagram). The amaretto was incredible. Staff were super friendl..."
Imonelli Restaurant
4017 Johnston St 70503-3811
"Very elegant and convenient spot. They provide big portions and for economical rates. We liked the meals very much and the waiters were super friendly and chatty. Will definitely recommend this restau..."
Drago's Seafood Restaurant
3151 Johnston St Intersection of Johnston Street and Doucet Road 70503-3741
"Cool place with lots of great food! Try the char grilled oysters! ðŸ‘"
La Cuisine de Maman
300 Fisher Rd 70508-2028
"A great buffet with the best homemade biscuits in the world. Authentic Cajun food. It was a little bit spicy for me, but for everyone else it was just right. Everything is homemade and so tasty. The..."
Mazen Grill
5818 Johnston St 70503-5305
"I loved this place. The food was amazing, the service was great, and it had a very peaceful and potentially romantic atmosphere. The owner was very interactive by visiting tables to check how everythi..."
Poseidon's Greek Restaurant
103 Kaliste Saloom Rd 70508-3876
"5/23/20 Phase 1 visit at Poseidon was the most AWESOME experience that I have had at an eatery in a while!The food was DELICIOUS! I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THE LENTIL SOUP! I was surprised at how great len..."
Broaddus Burgers
1940 Moss St 70501-2118
"Dine in here for a very personal experience. The owner has greeted us every time we visit and is very friendly. Everything on the menu is customizable, so there will be something for everyone! Lots of..."
Cafe Habana City
911 Bertrand Dr 70506-4105
"I really liked their food. I always get great customer service there. The place is well kept and the cashiers are always helpful. Will visit here again."