Sydnie Mae, named after Sydnie Mae Durand, is the best restaurant in Breaux Bridge…read more Also, Sydnie Mae is related to me. Well, if you believe my mom's theory that anyone named Durand is related to us. To be fair, I have already found one actual relative using this exact logic, so who knows about ol' SMD. Anyway, this place is insanely popular, requires reservations, and there is a reason for that. The food is awesome. Gumbo? Awesome. Etouffee? Awesome. Steaks? Damn great. The pork chop? Hell yes. And then there is the Breaux Bread. Get away from me, Satan. That stuff is way too good. Like, lawd have mercy, why would you do this to me good. They also usually have live music on the weekends, often a solo singer, and every time we have been the music has been great. It adds to the whole atmosphere without taking over the room. The staff is super fun, the cocktails are great, they have a really good bourbon selection, and the wine list is better than you might expect. This is not some little place surviving because it happens to be in Breaux Bridge. Sydnie Mae is a legitimately great restaurant that would be great anywhere. If you find yourself in the Breaux, get to Sydnie Mae. And if anyone happens to know whether Sydnie Mae Durand is actually related to me, let me know. My mom is probably already convinced.

Possibly my favorite restaurant ever. Definitely my favorite in Louisiana! I will never forget…read morewalking around downtown Breaux Bridge as we were traveling back home from Baton Rouge. I saw this bustling restaurant in an old downtown building with live music and martinis and cocktails galore. I knew I had to eat there one day. Our first time eating there was while camping at Cajun Palms. It exceeded my expectations. As years have passed, I realize I'm not the only one who thinks this restaurant is amazing.

Excellent food. Great ambience. Attentive service. Perfect for a night out with friends & family.read more

It was our 34th wedding anniversary and our traditional restaurant has closed. Decided to try this…read morerestaurant down the road from us. It is a fine Dining restaurant so our first impression was "Yes" it may be good. Our server Jaden was simply a breathe of fresh air. He is 18 years old, hard working and very professional. Let's look at the meal. We started with the oyster bienville and rockerfella...... horrible to say the least. We expected half shells which would make it an oyster, dab of garlic, dab of whatever the item was described...... as you can see in photo, it was a glob with no presentation and taste was just as bad. Which set the vibe for our night. The steak was excellent but the side broccoli rice failed..... and that was it.... Disappointing for the upper-scale price we paid.

Chip Durand and his staff do a wonderful job with service and hospitality. A great sit down welcome…read moreto St Martinville type of place. They have all the standards on the menu. I recommended RV Campers as COTB guests and they all have had great experiences for their sit down meals. Most visitor remark about the accents of the locals and wait staff as well as the large portion sizes of items on the menu. All report a memorable cajun experience.

I've eaten the shrimp gumbo here for years, always very good. The restaurant shrimp or seafood…read moregumbos in this Cajun area are pretty standardized in that all the best places like Pat's, Forest, Dupuy's, Fezzo's, Don's, & St. John offer nearly identical gumbos. Much better than anything in New Orleans ! Just try it, please. My fav's here are the stuffed shrimp, fried shrimp in corn flour, corn grits, & the small filet mignon. Others are stuffed potato & bread pudding. Occasionally, their daily specials will be very good. Caveats; Arrive very early for Saturday supper. Father Vidrine's 4:00 Mass celebrations @ nearby Saint Martin de Tours Church are very popular; all of the folks arrive en-masse for supper right afterwards at 5:00PM. Also, this Chef just doesn't do soft-shell crabs very well; strange, b/c his other crab dishes are great. Good, dependable restaurant toujours !

I experienced Charley G's through one of their events. I just relocated back to the area and I…read morefigured this would be a great way to meet new people. Tapas and Tasting was the event. It was held at the bar. I loved all the food and wine pairings. I want to come back and try the regular menu. I enjoyed my night.

Charley G's is our go to place when we want a true date night. The food and service is always…read moreamazing. The ambiance is very nice for a date night! Don't forget to make a reservation!

A Great Local Spot Worth Visiting!…read more We stopped by this small mom & pop restaurant with a larger group, and everyone ordered something different -- and everyone left happy! The service was top notch, and the staff made us feel right at home with their friendliness and attention to detail. While the French fries were a little cold and a bit over-seasoned, the rest of the food made up for it. I had the turkey burger -- and wow, it was amazing! My daughter is still talking about her fried chicken sandwich. All in all, a solid local find, and we'll definitely be back for round two!

Servers attitudes and truth in advertising about food availability. They advertise on Facebook that…read moreBP crabs are available until 8:00 and they're out of THOSE CRABS AT 2:00

We truly enjoy this place and come here when we think of it - it's a bit out of town. The food is…read morealways excellent. The service is usually quite good, although we have had a couple of misses. The old house is beautiful and creates a great atmosphere, but it could use a refresh in some areas - for example, the carpet and restrooms are worn and dated. This last visit was with friends, and we arrived on the late side without reservations but were greeted with smiles and never rushed. We had sautéed crab claws to start, which are served in a sauce similar to New Orleans style barbeque shrimp. They were large and tender, and the sauce was great for bread dipping. We ordered seafood pasta (sorry, no photo), chicken Parmesan, veal osso bucco, and paneed veal. All were delicious and perfectly cooked, served hot and fresh. Portions are generous - I had lunch for another day. We were too full for dessert, but there will be a next time!

Food and ambiance is always wonderful. Would recommend for any special time out with your loved one.read more

Noah's Café in Lafayette is truly a hidden gem that captures the heart of Southern cooking. I came…read morehere three times in four days, and each visit reminded me why good food and good people make the best combination. The first time, I ordered the barbecue ribs served over rice dressing, and they were tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. On my second visit, I tried the smothered okra, which came with a whole quarter piece of chicken and sausage over rice--comfort food at its finest. For my last visit, I couldn't resist the ribs again, this time paired with yams, coleslaw, and pork stew. Every dish tasted like it was made with love right in someone's home kitchen. The staff is kind and welcoming, and even though there's usually a line if you arrive later in the day, it moves quickly. They're only open a few days a week from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so plan ahead for lunch or an early dinner. The menu changes daily, but there's always a reliable grill menu to choose from. Inside, the setting is casual and relaxed--just what you'd want while enjoying a plate of real Louisiana soul food

Uh, so let me preface this by saying, the customer service was super stellar and for that alone I…read morewould revisit; however, with the utmost respect to the owners of this establishment. I think they need a new recipe for the cornbread dressing and the macaroni and cheese. These two items were extremely lackluster and not good at all. Now, the ribs, candied yams and the roast pork were great and delish but those other sides need some help. The cornbread dressing was dark brown teetering on black in color, which I've never seen in my life. And the macaroni was just that with little to no cheese. The atmosphere is also very inviting and comfortable to sit and dine in. I meant I would return and try other options because the lady at the register was super sweet and kind but in all honesty, those two sides need a recipe overhaul.

Just good old fashioned hamburgers and PoBoys. Lots of other stuff on the menu as well. Friendly,…read morehome-town people.

FOOD: We ordered the... - soft shell crab…read more - corn and crab bisque - red snapper special - veal pannata - cookie dough cheese cake EVERYTHING was a 10/10. The quality and flavor of the food here was amazing and the prices were so reasonable! The veal pannata was delicious, great size sized dish. The veal was flatted and fried perfectly! Anything on the menu I don't think you could go wrong with! ALSO this was our first time here and I have to mention the pallet cleanser with the lemon sorbet was just an extra special touch! Also, they do not have a dessert menu, inside they have a dessert tray that they come out and show you!!! SERVICE: we had Casey as our server and she was great! She gave us recommendations as well listed all of the specials for us! We came on a Wednesday evening so it was pretty dead, but excellent service! AMBIANCE: the ambiance is incredible. I truly have nothing bad to say about this restaurant. You walk in and it feels like a luxury restaurant, but you don't break the bank on one dish! Everything was clean, moody, and perfect for a date night or celebration! If anything it was a little chilly so I'd recommend bringing a jacket!