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    Dwight's

    4.3 (130 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dwight's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana
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    DWIGHT'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Best meatball stew anywhere.
    Ryan S.

    When you want to go to a real cajun restaurant it's hard to beat Dwight's and it's right in the middle of Lafayette. It's by far my favorite place to go for lunch. I almost always get the meatball stew. If you haven't been, please do yourself a favor.

    a plate of food with lobster and macaroni and cheese
    Ambe C.

    It's The most wonderful Time of the Year! Crawfish Season!!! @dwightslafayette Pictured you see the "Raging Cajun" oysters. Hands down some of the best oysters I have ever had. It kinda had a pizza flavor to it with the cheese, bacon and jalapeno topping. Next the "Zydeco Ravioli" of the "Uncle Mark Special" which was 2lbs of crawfish and shrimp.

    Crawfish Etouffee
    Angie T.

    Crawfish etouffee is a dish I rarely order in restaurants since I have a family recipe that's hard to beat. Don't believe me? Ask anyone who has ever tried mine. This changed on a recent visit to Dwight's. I was prepared to order something else but just looking at their etouffee, I knew I had to try it. I'm so glad I did. First, the portion is huge (see photo) AND it comes with two sides. I don't know exactly how they are making their etouffee here but it is just amazing. It's seasoned perfectly and full of crawfish. I didn't have to add hot sauce to the dish, and normally I do to spice it up. So happy to have found a place that's not afraid to use spices liberally! As for the sides, I got smothered cabbage which was a little too sweet for my liking and green beans which were cooked down and buttery. They also gave me a jalapeño corn bread biscuit which was delicious. Dwight's is the kind of place that has tables with holes in the middle for easy disposal of crawfish/shrimp/crab shells. Look out crawfish season! I'm coming back for you!

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    Cajun K.

    These folks offer the best plate lunch in town. The Sunday barbecue special is dynamic. The crawfish Etouffee is the best in town. Blackberry cobbler, wonderful. The line moves quickly, don't let it deter you.

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    Mike M.

    Dwight's is a well known Lafayette restaurant that currently has a 4 star average. It has an above average reputation with its BBQ even having a Sunday lunch event featuring their BBQ which I understand is quite popular. While driving through the area the week before Christmas I was able to stop by for lunch on a Wednesday where they feature their BBQ chicken. Walking in, I noticed that they have a buffet line service which included the chicken along with other mouth watering lunch options but I asked for the chicken (which is a 1/4 and I went with dark meat) with sides of bbq beans and green beans and some dirt rice. Paying and grabbing my tray, I stopped by the self serve drink station and easily found an empty table. They weren't busy that day and this is a large restaurant with 3-4 large rooms with tables. I thought the chicken was good. The leg/thigh was average in size and reasonably moist. The taste was ok but I have had many better. Not bad mind you just not up to my expectations of this place. The sides were good too with my fave being the green beans. While the meal was acceptable I could go no higher than a 3. I have a feeling that their Cajun dishes might be better and that this might actually be a 4 restaurant but I have to report about my experience. I would be happy to return and try one of those Cajun dishes or perhaps another BBQ meat like brisket. The pork roast over gravy looked good the day I was there but I didn't eat it so perhaps next time.

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    10 years ago

    The crawfish are always seasoned to perfection! Platters come out steaming-Almost immediately! Staff is awesome. Especially Amie!

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    10 years ago

    Fantastic crawfish, huge crawfish, very well done, I recommend this place highly!!! Oh and the baked oysters were great!!

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    Great food, good services, very crowded on sundays for their famous plate lunches. Love the food, just too many people!

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    Billy's Boudin & Cracklins

    4.3(640 reviews)
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    Billy's in Lafayette is one of those places I have to stop at every time I'm passing through. It's…read morebecome mandatory at this point. We tried a few different bites, and everything was exactly what you want from a spot like this -- flavorful, fresh, and satisfying every single time. Food: The food is really the main attraction here. Nothing overly fancy or trying too hard, just consistently good food that delivers every time. Everything we tried was solid, and it's the kind of place where you already know you're leaving happy before you even order. Service: Service was smooth with no issues at all. The staff kept things moving, and the experience was easy from start to finish. Ambiance: Billy's has that classic Louisiana stop-through feel to it. Nothing extravagant, but it doesn't need to be. The food speaks for itself. Overall: Not much to rave about besides the food -- and honestly, that's all it needs. Billy's is officially one of my can't-miss stops anytime I'm driving through Lafayette. I'm never passing this place up.

    I was super excited for this place because I haven't had boudin in so long. I got cracklins,…read moreBilly's Boudin and the smoked boudin. The cracklins had a little bit of fat and meat on them which I wasn't used to. I'm just used to the fried crispy skin. It tasted more like fried/seasoned pork belly. The seasoning is really good though. My favorite boudin was Billy's more than the smoked one but my fiance liked the smoked flavor more. I wish we took pics but we just ate it in the car. The casing was a little tough to bite through so I sliced it and scooped out the insides. Although the Billy's boudin is good, I don't know if it was good enough to drive from Texas for it. I need to search for more places while I'm here.

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    4.6(328 reviews)
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    We had the variety oyster plate.. nice size oysters, great and original concoctions bursting with…read moreflavor. The onion rings were perfectly cooked and a perfect complement to the main course. We were completely satisfied and were a bit surprised when asked if we were ready to order. We couldn't have ate another bite. Drinks were equally delicious. If you enjoy oysters this is a must have meal. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Bon Apatite.

    I don't know who Uncle T is, but that dude knows how to make great food that is incredibly popular…read more Uncle T's is a busy place. I didn't even know that the "Boudin Capital of the World" had this many people. The place was packed, and I visited on an off time on an off day. I guess they don't have any off times or off days. Our wait was quoted at 40 minutes, and it was fairly accurate. They have a full bar to grab a drink and chat with friends while you wait. You can also grab a drink and stand alone in the corner, but that would be creepy as hell. Once seated, I was ready for some food. My kid and I shared some of their firecracker chargrilled oysters, and they were wonderful. Ensure your order has charbroiled oyster,s and you will be happy. The table also had an order of fried onion rings, and they, too, were excellent. My entrée was fried shrimp. When it arrived, I was concerned as the batter looked a little darker than I am used to. One bite, and that concern went out the window. These were some perfectly fried shrimp. This is an awesome place.

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