10 Best Southern Restaurants in Lafayette

“We were passing through the area and decided to experience some local eateries. This proved to be an excellent choice for us. From the moment we entered the establishment we knew this was going to be fun. The vibe of music, conversations and surroundings hit the right notes. It went from fried green tomatoes to a wedge salad for two and finally both smoked fried chicken and steak and Frites. We were not rushed but rather enjoyed conversation with Kate, she was so knowledgeable about every aspect of the establishment and impressed us immensely. The food was excellent and we will make sure to return again.“

“WOW!!! Is the only word to describe the food! By far the best plate lunch I've ever had, and I've had a lot. If you haven't tried it, you're missing out. You owe it to yourself to give JB's a try. I give it 5 stars cause 10 ain't an option!“

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

“We had a birthday celebration on Saturday night. I called for reservations a week in advanced, received a text confirmation minutes later. I then received a text reminder on Friday. THEN a phone call an hour before. The service was excellent. The food was fantastic and well priced. The drinks were well made. Couldn't have asked for a better birthday dinner with family and friends.“

“We visited for the first time today and it was incredible! The line was long to get in but it moved quickly and definitely worth the wait. We'll be back!“

“loved the oysters and the service. Ask for Francè!!! Will be back again“

“I think I found a hidden gem in Lafayette. My dear friend wanted to bring me out to celebrate my birthday. We drove from Alexandria la to Lafayette today. We walked in, and a server said we could find an empty seat. We were greeted by our server and ordered drinks and appetizers. My drinks were a coke and an espresso martini. My espresso was made to perfection. Our appetizers were the BBQ BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP..... Bacon wrapped shrimp in a savory NOLA style butter BBQ sauce which was delicious. We also ordered the BRISKET FRIES. Smoked brisket, pepperjack, cheddar, Cajun BBQ, chipotle aioli, and green onion. I swear those cheese fries were the best cheese fries I've ever eaten in my entire natural born life. Wow wow wow. I sat in shock about how good they were. We ordered our entrees I ordered the GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST...... Chargrilled chicken breast,', with grilled veggie medley and roasted fingerling potatoes. It was so delicious. My friend ordered the REDFISH VERMILION.
Grilled redfish topped with crawfish etoufee, served with chargrilled asparagus. I tasted some of her dish. It was yummy as well. Our server was nice and kind and treated us well as he maintained the bar. The atmosphere was laid back and it seemed everyone enjoyed being there. It was our first time and we definitely will be back.“

“The service was quick, the food came out hot, and everything tasted fresh. The staff handled the rush without missing a beat, and the order was accurate down to the last detail. The place was clean, the prices were fair, and the whole experience was exactly what you hope for when grabbing fast food. I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“Warm, friendly staff. Delicious food. Only complaint is that there was no sweet potato pie and the red velvet cake was dry. They had a few items that were low, but they were working to replenish. This could be due to the after church crowd.“

“The service was great and the food was outstanding. I enjoy going to Cracker Barrel.“