7 of the Best Seafood Restaurants Near Lafayette, LA

Lafayette, LA is a fascinating city at the heart of Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun country. It has a history that dates back to the 18th century and has also been dubbed the happiest city in American. We are not surprised given the wide variety of music and dance that seems to be happening at every turn. This city is rich with cajun food and so we thought we’d include a list of great seafood restaurants to get your tastebuds tingling.

1. Cafe Josephine

This restaurant was founded by chef Troy who daydreamed of serving simple but delicious seafood in a quaint town setting. Today he is doing just that. Here they serve fresh crab, shrimp, and fish in a variety of styles for lunch or dinner. We’re particularly excited about their seafood gumbo and crabmeat stuffed eggrolls.

2. Louisianna Crawfish Time

This is a highly rated, highly visited local joint, and for good reason. Expect hearty portions, fat and juicy shrimp, and a friendly atmosphere. As you can guess, crawfish are their specialty. We recommend the tails and shells oysters, these are oysters charbroiled with crawfish tails and served with cream, cheese, and jalapeno sauce.

3. Charley G’s

For fancier fare for all the family, look no further than Charley G’s. With a seasonal menu and children’s menu, you can feel well looked after here. They serve good American-style seafood as well as meat and salad dishes. Expect fish cooked to perfection and dishes with an interesting flare. We recommend the seared scallops with butternut puree or the crab cakes.

4. Don’s Seafood 

For authentic Cajun cuisine that delivers a good kick of spice, Don’s is the place. They have a small cluster of restaurants only in Louisiana and each one serves excellent oysters and seafood specials at a good price and with good service. We recommend the crawfish etouffée and cajun ravioli. 

5. Bon Temps Grill 

This restaurant is run by two brothers with a passion for food. You can expect to find a lively atmosphere to soak up with your meal. The menu includes jumbo lump crap cake, garlic frogs legs, shrimp and grits, and seafood creole cobb salad. Customers are usually impressed with the accommodating service and laid-back vibe. 

6. Fezzo’s Seafood, Steakhouse, and Oyster Bar

This joint has a handy location for anyone driving through Scott to Lafayette and so the car park is often well filled. Guests love the friendly service and good food. They offer oysters in different sauces and that can be cooked in different styles. Also on offer are gumbos, bisques, and grilled dishes, but we recommend their creamy pasta and seafood dishes. 

7. Prejean’s

This 40 year favorite offers brunch, lunch, dinner, take-out, and even drive-thru menus. Their breaded seafood is light and crispy, everything is authentic and the atmosphere is warm. We recommend the crab cake benedict from the brunch menu and the chargrilled oysters.
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