34 Best Seafood Restaurants in Lafayette

“Good service, fast (on a Saturday at dinner time), and delicious crawfish/ seafood! Will definitely be coming back!!“

“What an amazing place to eat, relax and chill. The food and drinks were amazing. The bartender was sweet and enjoyable. She made our experience great. Didn't catch her name but she had short bangs and wavy hair. Fun time. Can't wait to go back.“

“We were celebrating a birthday. The food and the service ( thank you, Hattie) were impeccable. We will be back! Excellent Brussels spouts appetizer, legendary smoked duck gumbo and entrées of salmon, redfish ans gnocchi with smoked tomato marinara and shrimp“

“Beautiful restaurant , fantastic food, excellent service, delicious Martinis.“

“Fantastic first time, great service and good was great also. Easy going atmosphere, no pressure no rush, just simply order and enjoy“

“Food was well seasoned, hot ,freshly cooked, over all fantastic. Keep up the great job!!!“

“No doubt, these are the best carne asada tacos in town. The meat is grilled perfectly, and the tortillas are soft but sturdy. You can really taste the quality ingredients.“

“So good great rotisserie chicken, burgers, grits, fries, and shrimp. Every thing is so good!!!“

“Went today for a late lunch. This was our first visit and definitely not our last. Our server Jessica went above and beyond to make our first experience the best we ever had. Food was amazing! The GM Lupe even came visit with us at our table. Best dining experience we have ever had!“

“Had a reservation for 7:15. It's 7:40 now. This place is clearly not prepared for Christmas eve.

Update: I just had a wonderful phone call with the manager Don. He is working on rectifying the sub par dining experience we had on Christmas Eve. The words Don spoke to me were a prime example of fantastic management at work. Honestly, I had written this restaurant off until this conversation. Now, I am excited to go back and give them another chance. Great work Don.“

“During a recent visit to The Lunch Box, a quaint diner known for its Louisiana dinner with creole dishes, my husband and I had an enjoyable experience overall. The Lunch Box has a unique and nostalgic ambiance, adorned with various lunchboxes that instantly took me back to my childhood. It seems to be a popular spot, especially among locals and older patrons looking for a quick and affordable lunch.

I opted for the shrimp po' boy, which was decent and flavorful. I'd rate it a 3.75 out of 5. My husband tried the fried pork chop special. Although it had good flavor, the pork was a bit dry, so we would rate it a 3.25 out of 5.

The standout feature of our visit was undoubtedly the friendly and welcoming staff. They were attentive and added a pleasant touch to our dining experience. While the food had its ups and downs, the overall atmosphere and service made it a worthwhile visit.

If you're in the mood for some creole dishes and a trip down memory lane with its unique decor, The Lunch Box is worth checking out.“

“Best seafood in town! Big portions & so inexpensive compares to Lake Charles prices! A whole in the wall place with personal touch! It's a family own restaurant and they always treat me nice. Very respectful. They take great care of me every time. Try this place, you won't regret it! ?“

“Amazing flavor, perfect size, vegetables (may have been old) other than that the crawfish was PERFECT“

“I eat at sushi masa everytime I come to Lafayette. I have never had a bad experience there. the wait times are never bad and no one has ever rushed me through my meals. The servers are all really friendly without being fake and attentive. Kaleb is a stand out for me there and I look forward to my visits whenever I get a chance.“

“Loved it!!!! I haven’t had real seafood in a hot minute. I knew it would be good when I pulled up to the building. I smelled the spice as soon as I walked in, I ordered crawfish, snow crab legs and blue crabs. We went with the mild seasoning (I smelled the spice and my baby is NY born soooo…) anyway… the taste was amazing, very flavorful and not too spicy… Spiced enough to have your nose running but not overbearing. It was cooked to order, still hot after 30mins plus and the lady brought the pans to us (which she didn’t have to do, but I thought when she said 20mins that I’d give them 30mins before going in). Great meal!!! Would definitely go again!!! Just in town for the football tournament but I’d take another weekend drive to get some more.“

“The smother pork chops was good“

“Everything in my plate was 100% delicious 😋 Amazing and friend workers!!! Plate was full!!!“

“Great food every time I have been. Always fast out and fresh.“

“Crazy affordable + tasty. Thought I wouldn't get full off one plate so got two, but one was def more than enough. It's listed as $10-$20 but honestly you get more bang for ur buck here than at a <$10 store.

If u in the area and not tryna put your wallet in any more pain then give them a try. Also, when I was there it's run by a nice Viet family, they said for tens of years now.“

“Hands down the best crawfish I’ve ever had. I got the spicy & they were on point! They were huge & not one bad crawfish in my plate. We got shrimp to take home & even they were phenomenal!!“

“Last night was our first time eating at Mandez’s and it will not be our last! We went specifically for crawfish and it was phenomenal. The crawfish were huge, the service was outstanding, and you can’t beat the prices.“

“Great food!! Nice place, great service!! Would definitely recommend it!!! FIVE stars!“

“From the moment I stepped inside I was enveloped in an atmosphere of pure elegance. The soft ambient lighting, tasteful décor, and hushed conversations created an intimate yet refined setting, perfect for a memorable evening. The service was impeccable—attentive yet unobtrusive, with every detail meticulously attended to. The staff’s knowledge of the menu and wine pairings was impressive, guiding us through a culinary journey that felt both personalized and indulgent. ❣️“

“Tried them yesterday for the first time. The food was great. Employees were very friendly. We will be back!!“

“Food & staff both amazing every time I’ve dined in or picked up!!“

“Waitress was 10/10. Staff was friendly. Food was bomb for lunch as we were headed home. I highly recommend the lunch menu. We look forward to coming back.“

“I had a Shredded beef and beans hot plate, phillie cheese steak empanadas, and xxx hot shrimp. All three were amazing. when I ate it I almost cried I was so thankful. It was extremely unexpected after comming in here on a whim when all the Pho shops are closed. Get that Shredded beef and bean hot plate!! I'll est here every time I'm in lafayette for work now.“

“Boiled shrimp are excellent .. and get this .. sold without the heads (extra weight) .. perfectly boiled, right amount of seasoning, not a long wait, actually very satisfied even would go as far as to say .. pleased .. !!

Parking: The parking lot leaves a lot to be desired .. and I mean A LOT .. cement getting in and out of parking lot on both entrances/exists are broken up and washed out due to water erosion and omg the entire parking lot is one big pot hole .. can't tell if the business was built around the pot hole or if the pot hole was built around the business .. kinda like a molt (look it up .. molt)“

“Picked up a dash order for myself and headed home. Then, realized I didn't receive the extra fried shrimp that I had ordered. Bummer, but an honest mistake! For as consistently good (and affordable) as their food is, they deserve some leniency. Oh, and you should get you some egg rolls, too! ?

Parking: Don't count on getting out of your car, just get it to go in the drive thru. ...Honestly, I'm not even sure if there is a dining room. ?“

“Consistently good crawfish, shrimp, potatoes and corn. We've been ordering for 8 or 9 years and keep coming back. Sure, you get the occasional bad potato or crawfish but those are the exceptions. We usually get the 6lb combo once a week during the season. No other restaurant can come close to getting that amount of business from us. And the claws on their crawfish....easiest peeling I've ever had.“

“I like to go with friends to this place with my highest recommendations. I go to this restaurant often. This recommendation is always successful. The dishes they serve are tasty and the stuff is efficient and cooperative. Every time we go to this place we enjoy a lovely evening. highly recommended.“

“I been using Dwight’s for years on the catering side. My party guest are always pleased, just as much as I am.“

“the food we had on buffet tonight was excellent, and our waiter Mark was top notch. this is definitely our new go to spot. thanks for great service n a fantastic dinner date for my boyfriend and myself. 💯“

“we came from Texas to visit my sister and we had chicken fajitas . They were the bomb.very very good and the strawberry lemonade was great 10 out of 10.“