I LOVE this place! We try to goas often as we can.
Typically, the service is great but when we went, there was a small communication issue with the hostess stand and they waitress for outside. After waiting a while, I went inside just to be told I had to get reseated out side by the hostess stand. I told them the hostess told me to sit anywhere outside since there was all but one table open to sit at .
Any way the waitress I put the order with inside wás extremely friendly and she kept our outside table even though I guess her section really was inside.
We love lots of things on the menu but I tend to get the half chef salad and sweet tea. The portion is MASSIVE and I always end up with leftovers with is a bonus!
They bring out hot, fluffy, wonderful bread while you wait.
I recommend to go on a nice, sunny day so you can sit outside. It is so peaceful, you are under the big trees that give you shade, even in the hot summer months and you get the outdoor experience. Inside is great too if you want to be indoors but it can get loud if they are busy with all of the conversations happening at one time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kelly Matthis
I had the Seafood Heaven which was listed on the menu as having a basil cream sauce. There was absolutely no hint of basil flavor, even mildly, and no basil visible, even by slight coloration, in the sauce. It was extremely bland and made even worse by having undissolved chunks of flour in the sauce, which had the consistency of gnocchi. The only saving grace was the delicious, fresh, jumbo Gulf shrimp, and lump crab meat, which were delicious. Still, hard to swallow at the market price of $30. The staff was pleasant and helpful and the grounds are beautiful. We did note the gentleman at the table sitting next to us return his sandwich, which was then replaced with a bowl containing another menu item. Maybe just not a good day for Cafe Jefferson.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Ashstylez AshleyM
Absolutely great experience. Great atmosphere. Great customer service. Food was great . A little pricey but worth it. Water view. Garden view . Romantic.chill vibe. I got crab meat augratin amazing and got a seafood heaven to go . Great the next day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolls, Seafood Heaven, Crab Meat Au Gratin
Cheri Soileau
Service was excellent Food was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolls, Italian Muffuletta, Seafood Gumbo
Matthew Vidrine
One word. Excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Heaven
Philipp Müller
The view was awesome, the food tasty and fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valeria Walker
My waitress, Victoria, was really chill and kind and my good was good and filling. I recommend the heaven's seafood dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colby Fitch
Food and service was amazing with great views
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ron Primeaux
My wife and I each ordered a different poboy. Both were delicious. We also toured the gardens.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WR Holman
This is always a great place to go. Whether you’re taking people from out of town or the family out to dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Muffuletta, Weezies Chicken \u0026 Sausage Gumbo, Club Sandwich, Crawfish Etouffee
Awesome Cafe. Lived in Louisiana all my life and never knew of the Rip Van Winkle Gardens. Beautiful grounds and awesome food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D S
Worth going for the bread alone 😋 very nice place with great views
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
susan faulkner
Beautiful setting great food and great staff. This the best restaurant in New Iberia.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leah Bauer
A very neat experience. Most kind and helpful staff. I especially liked the lady Alexia who took our orders for dining! The initial lady in the gift shop was great, too! All in all the place is truly magical and breath taking! Its a true experience. If you live in Louisiana you have to go. If your are mot from Louisiana you have to go. Now this is in early summer. Plan for spring and early summer due to flowers and comfort. Ps there is wildlife and a tour to see this antique house with historical perks! You have to watch the film, too! Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Walter Romero
Absolutely great food!!! Beautiful grounds. Wonderful scenery.
I LOVE this place! We try to goas often as we can.
Typically, the service is great but when we went, there was a small communication issue with the hostess stand and they waitress for outside. After waiting a while, I went inside just to be told I had to get reseated out side by the hostess stand. I told them the hostess told me to sit anywhere outside since there was all but one table open to sit at .
Any way the waitress I put the order with inside wás extremely friendly and she kept our outside table even though I guess her section really was inside.
We love lots of things on the menu but I tend to get the half chef salad and sweet tea. The portion is MASSIVE and I always end up with leftovers with is a bonus!
They bring out hot, fluffy, wonderful bread while you wait.
I recommend to go on a nice, sunny day so you can sit outside. It is so peaceful, you are under the big trees that give you shade, even in the hot summer months and you get the outdoor experience. Inside is great too if you want to be indoors but it can get loud if they are busy with all of the conversations happening at one time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I had the Seafood Heaven which was listed on the menu as having a basil cream sauce. There was absolutely no hint of basil flavor, even mildly, and no basil visible, even by slight coloration, in the sauce. It was extremely bland and made even worse by having undissolved chunks of flour in the sauce, which had the consistency of gnocchi. The only saving grace was the delicious, fresh, jumbo Gulf shrimp, and lump crab meat, which were delicious. Still, hard to swallow at the market price of $30. The staff was pleasant and helpful and the grounds are beautiful. We did note the gentleman at the table sitting next to us return his sandwich, which was then replaced with a bowl containing another menu item. Maybe just not a good day for Cafe Jefferson.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Absolutely great experience. Great atmosphere. Great customer service. Food was great . A little pricey but worth it. Water view. Garden view . Romantic.chill vibe. I got crab meat augratin amazing and got a seafood heaven to go . Great the next day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolls, Seafood Heaven, Crab Meat Au Gratin
Service was excellent
Food was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolls, Italian Muffuletta, Seafood Gumbo
One word. Excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Heaven
The view was awesome, the food tasty and fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My waitress, Victoria, was really chill and kind and my good was good and filling. I recommend the heaven's seafood dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service was amazing with great views
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I each ordered a different poboy. Both were delicious. We also toured the gardens.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is always a great place to go. Whether you’re taking people from out of town or the family out to dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Muffuletta, Weezies Chicken \u0026 Sausage Gumbo, Club Sandwich, Crawfish Etouffee
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Awesome Cafe. Lived in Louisiana all my life and never knew of the Rip Van Winkle Gardens. Beautiful grounds and awesome food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worth going for the bread alone 😋 very nice place with great views
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful setting great food and great staff. This the best restaurant in New Iberia.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very neat experience. Most kind and helpful staff. I especially liked the lady Alexia who took our orders for dining! The initial lady in the gift shop was great, too! All in all the place is truly magical and breath taking! Its a true experience. If you live in Louisiana you have to go. If your are mot from Louisiana you have to go. Now this is in early summer. Plan for spring and early summer due to flowers and comfort. Ps there is wildlife and a tour to see this antique house with historical perks! You have to watch the film, too! Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely great food!!! Beautiful grounds. Wonderful scenery.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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