Highest-rated restaurants in Lafayette by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Lafayette by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Lafayette, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Bon Temps Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1079 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1211 West Pinhook Road Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, American
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#29. The Potato Place - Lafayette
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3803 Moss St. Ste A Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole, American
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#28. Black Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 518 South Pierce St. Ste 100 Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#27. Olde Tyme Grocery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (699 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 218 West St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Grocery, Cajun/Creole, Sandwiches
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#26. Great Harvest Bread
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 854A Kaliste Saloom Road Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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#25. Cedar Grocery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1115 Jefferson St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Delis
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#24. Mandez's Seafood Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 Doucet Road Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, American, Sports Bars
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#23. Rêve Coffee Lab
- Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1042 Camellia Blvd. Ste 6 Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#22. The Crawfish Spot
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1899 West Pinhook Road Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood
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#21. Cajun Market Donut Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1812 West Pinhook Road Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Donuts, Cajun/Creole
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#20. Baba Kabab
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 3809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 135 Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Persian/Iranian, Turkish
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#19. Kirin Sushi Steak House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 3366 Verot School Road Ste 102 Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
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#18. Johnson's Boucaniere
- Rating: 4.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1111 Saint John St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Barbecue
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#17. Blanchard's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2023 West Pinhook Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#16. Salad Station
- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4510 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste A Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Wraps
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#15. Billy's Boudin and Cracklin
- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 106 West Pont Des Mouton Road Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole
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#14. Creole Lunch House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 713 12th St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole
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#13. Antoni's Italian Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1118 Coolidge Blvd. Ste A Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Bars
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#12. The Flats
- Rating: 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 427 Jefferson St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Burgers
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#11. Lauras Two
- Rating: 4.6/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1904 West University Ave. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Soul Food
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#10. Vestal Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 555 Jefferson St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Steakhouses
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#9. Scratch Farm Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2918 Johnston St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#8. Five Mile Eatery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 317 Heymann Blvd. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#7. Zorbas Gyros Burgers And More
- Rating: 4.7/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1812 West Pinhook Road Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Burgers, Greek, American
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#6. Fuji Sushi House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4416 Johnston St. Ste 8A Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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#5. Patacon Latin Cuisine
- Rating: 4.8/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 308 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Venezuelan
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#4. Park Bistro
- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 407 Brook Ave. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, New American, Burgers
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#3. Roly Poly
- Rating: 4.8/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1004 Coolidge Blvd. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
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#2. Gary's
- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 Lamar St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
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#1. Priya's J&J Indian Foods
- Rating: 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 4807 Johnston St. Ste L Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Indian
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
