Best Casual Restaurants in Lafayette

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1. Ruffino’s on the River

4.8

Exceptional(1943)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Lafayette

Booked 24 times today

Ruffino's on the River is a -Steak-Seafood-Italian restaurant and an experience in Food and Atmosphere like no others. Located in Lafayette, La. From the time you walk in and see the wood burning stove aflame, to the beautiful smiles on every Ruffino's team member's faces, you will have goose bumps on the back of your neck for the dining journey that awaits you. The scenes of the gorgeous Vermilion River where our outdoor patio looks over is breath taking. From our wonderful signature Crabmeat Cheesecake appetizer to our mind blowing Cedar Plank baked Redfish or our mouth watering Prime cut Steaks, the menu is diversive for everyone. The relaxed but swinging music along with perfect lighting and energy make this this ultimate restaurant in Louisiana. I where Louisiana Comes to Celebrate!

2. Social Southern Table and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(827)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Lafayette

Booked 15 times today

Be real. Eat good. It is all about being true to who you are: sharing with friends and family and enjoying each other's company over a good meal. The ingredients are always fresh and that is the cornerstone of our farm-to-table approach. It's talking about dinner when you're having lunch. Have you got some positive energy to share? Or maybe your grandmother's recipe for cobbler? Leave here and create some more good in your world. We're all a part of it.

3. Vestal Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(687)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lafayette

Booked 15 times today

Vestal, a live fire restaurant concept in the heart of downtown Lafayette. We provide a dining experience with a focus in providing excellent customer service, while creating a welcoming upbeat environment for people to gather and enjoy thoughtful, delicious food and beverage. At Vestal, we honor both tradition and innovation. We believe that food taste better when sourced from local vendors and artisans, is prepared by hand in house, and cooked over hot hard wood coals. We better serve our community by sourcing responsibly and implementing sustainable practices. Our bar program is built around flavor with little regard paid to name and branding of the spirit used. Please visit our website at www.vestalrestaurant.com for more details and to further explore our offerings and policies.

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4. Charley G's Seafood Grill

4.9

Exceptional(1225)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lafayette

Booked 5 times today

Charley G's is a Lafayette favorite known for grilling aged beef & fresh Louisiana seafood over southern hardwoods. The food at Charley G's is driven by Southern inspiration and the menu changes seasonally with local seafood & produce. The casual yet upscale atmosphere has a bar area with live piano music 7 days a week. Charley G's also offers a wide assortment of specialty liquors, liqueurs & wines. Once a month Charley G's hosts a wine dinner that features wines from various regions and uniquely paired cuisine.

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5. Prejean's Restaurant Broussard

4.7

Exceptional(24)

Price: Moderate

• Cajun • Broussard

Booked 4 times today

Prejean's Restaurant is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Little Al, our 8-foot stuffed gator to welcome you to our warm, friendly, and casual atmosphere. Mouth watering Char-Grilled Oysters served up with a bowl of one of our Signature Gumbos or maybe a perfectly cooked juicy Steak are just some of our menu offerings that are sure to delight.After 40 years of ownership under the Guilbeau Family, Prejean’s started a new chapter in November 2020! New owners Tim Metcalf, Greg Metcalf, & Ken Boudreaux bring a combined 75+ years of restaurant experience & a new attitude to the iconic Prejean’s Restaurant.Our Mission is simple …Buy the best food we can & cook it as Cajuns do.Simply Cajun!

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6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Lafayette

4.2

Awesome(13)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lafayette

Booked 1 time today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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7. Prejean's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(221)

Price: Moderate

• Cajun • Lafayette

Booked 13 times today

Prejean's Restaurant is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Conveniently located on I49 North, just 2 miles north of I-10 in Lafayette, LA awaits Big Al, our 14-foot stuffed gator to welcome you to our warm, friendly, and casual atmosphere. Mouth watering Char-Grilled Oysters served up with a bowl of one of our Signature Gumbos or maybe a perfectly cooked juicy Steak are just some of our menu offerings that are sure to delight. After 40 years of ownership under the Guilbeau Family, Prejean’s started a new chapter in November 2020! New owners Tim Metcalf, Greg Metcalf, & Ken Boudreaux bring a combined 75+ years of restaurant experience & a new attitude to the iconic Prejean’s Restaurant.Our Mission is simple … Buy the best food we can & cook it as Cajuns do. Simply Cajun!

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Glenn
New Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food and service was excellent, atmosphere was perfect.
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Charley G's Seafood GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Lafayette
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4.9
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don
Mobile •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Very enjoyable evening spent with my family. Visited with Greg, whom we had not seen in years. It was great to catch up. Food and service were excellent. Need to return more often
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Ruffino’s on the RiverPrice: Expensive• Steak• Lafayette
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4.8
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Scottvip
Mississippi •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was excellent had the crudo, focaccia and meatballs to start. Entrees half shell redfish, fresh catch and crab spaghetti. Service impeccable. vestal continues to be a leader in Lafayette restaurant scene
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Vestal RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lafayette
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4.8
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Stephanie
Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
It was great highly recommended to anyone. Food spray service delightful
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Social Southern Table and BarPrice: Moderate• Southern• Lafayette
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4.8
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Tom
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Aug 17, 2024
Food and service were excellent. Doesn’t have all things on menu at main restaurant. Would be great to get crab augratin.
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Prejean's Restaurant BroussardPrice: Moderate• Cajun• Broussard
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4.7

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Ruffino’s on the River

2. Social Southern Table and Bar

3. Vestal Restaurant

4. Charley G's Seafood Grill

5. Prejean's Restaurant Broussard

6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Lafayette

7. Prejean's Restaurant

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