I loved the restaurant here but I'm so sad that they're indefinitely closed for the time being…read more They have an amazing orange creamsicle drink and you can't go wrong with any of their entrees. I really hope they reopen soon!

Had I read no reviews before coming here, I'd have wondered why all of Greater Lafayette isn't…read moreeating here. We had dinner here and the entire experience was fantastic. Reservations were simple to make online. We were greeted with a menu and an excellent wine and cocktail list. With very few other diners, we were treated to the best seat in the house with a view of flowering spring trees through neogothic windows. Another couple was enjoying a glass of wine on the porch, while another was exploring the interior of this fantastic Victorian mansion. Service and ambience were both amazing thoughout -- this is truly a unique dining experience. We had the langoustine cakes and the soup of the day, both great starts bursting with flavor and texture. We had the hangar steak and pork chop for entrees, paired with a well structured Zinfandel. The pork chop was particularly outstanding, owing both to the quality of the ingredient and expert preparation, paired with just-sweet enough parsnip puree, rainbow carrots, blistered grapes, and carmelized onion. The hangar steak was impeccably presented, cooked to temperature, and most important, a very delicious cut of well aged beef. For dessert we had a lemon-lavender mousse bombe, again as well presented as it was delicious. The tart lemon pop rocks on top were tge perfect touch and sheer nostalgic pleasure. We finished our evening with a self tour of the mansion, and carried home half of our amply portioned meals to enjoy as leftovers. Lafayette's best kept secret. Meals as memorable as the historic setting.

This hall is an amazing place to host any event- especially in the midst of a pandemic! I hosted my…read morebaby shower here a few weeks ago & I still cannot get over how beautiful the hall turned out to be. Seema is the owner of the hall and she is AMAZING. Super friendly, very professional, & wants to give you exactly what you have in mind for your special day. Her and her crew have also put a huge emphasis on keeping individuals safe from the coronavirus by mandating temperature checks & wearing masks at the party. The tables are also spread out for social distancing & there are only 5-6 chairs per table. There wasn't a moment throughout the party planning or the event that I felt like I was being taken advantage of. I'd definitely host something here again!! I would highly recommend checking out Carnahan Hall for any event that you have in the future!

We had our wedding @ Carnahan Hall on June 28th, 2020. It was beautiful, and so much fun!…read moreEverything went so smoothly. Seema is such an amazing person. She helped me get everything planned, even knew things that I had spaced planning. She kept on top of things. Without her and my Matron of Honor, I would have been so stressed. We planned a wedding in 6 months, and during the corona pandemic, and we did it successfully. I highly recommend having your wedding here. The layout is perfect. They have a beautiful bridal suite, and a groomsmen suite. The bartenders were great! So much space. Separate room for the food line. Thank you Seema for providing the space for the wedding of our dreams! A night we will never forget!

Thomas Duncan Hall was the perfect venue to hold our daughter and son-in-law's wedding. The staff…read morewas extremely friendly and helpful and made great suggestions as far as placement of chairs, flowers, etc. The two rooms for the bridal party were perfect and welcoming. The bride and groom were thrilled with how everything turned out.

We used the hall for our daughters wedding reception. The staff for very helpful and wonderful to…read morework with. Seeing the hall after the staff had set it up literally took my breath away! We would most definitely use the hall again!!

On11/15 at my Sister repast. We needed two more table. The lady who was working was very rude,…read morerolling her eye, not answering people questions and unprofessional. Said guest was outside drinking and smoking weeds in parking lot. It's against the law. She will call police and shut repast down. She walked around with mean look on face and bad attitude. You can tell she didn't want us there. Not enough food, Some guest didn't eat. Come to find out she was the cook. Needed a manager on to talk and act professional. After two hours we up and left. Music couldn't go up higher. I'm from Syracuse, NY.

We had a small wedding of about 75. The food was the best. Service was number one. Could not ask…read morefor better. Cost was good. None better in Lafayette area

We needed a venue to celebrate our fifth graders for their Fifth Grade Celebration. We could not…read morehave been happier with Gathering Acres Event Center. The staff was wonderful. The venue was both comfortable and fancy but not at all overdone. The biggest part for me as the principal and for the children was that they have a Donut Wall! You heard that correctly, a Donut Wall! I would without hesitation come back to this venue - nice people and a great spot for both indoor and outdoor photos. Many memories were made at our event and the people and venue had a lot to do with this.

We had an annual event of about 220 and Lisa and Verlyn handled every request with ease and obvious…read moreexperience. They have put a lot of time and thought in developing Gathering Acres. Its their baby and it shows in their attention to detail. It is a real pleasure working with both. We have every intention of working with them again next year for the annual Memorial of Jesus Christ Death.

RatPak set up for our youngest daughters wedding and did a phenomenal job. They also were the…read morevenue and DJ for our oldest daughters wedding last year and it was fantastic. Highly recommend!

A hidden gem venue in the heart of downtown Lafayette. When you first walk into the building, it…read morelooks like an old hotel that someone gave you the wrong address to. Down a winding hallway and up a flight of stairs, the Rat Pak is a medium-large, long rectangular event space featuring two bars offset from the main space, a pretty tin ceiling, hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and a gorgeous view of the courthouse from a wall of windows. For the event I attended, there were string lights strung over the seating and stage area that were very pretty. This would be the perfect place for a wedding reception, quinceañera, or other large party event. Employees were friendly, energetic, and seemed happy to be there. The bartenders at the smaller inner bar were especially friendly. The event I was there for was packed, and the bar line w/ one bartender moved pretty fast I would give 5 stars, but several of the employees (of the venue, not the event I was there for, as they seemed to be affiliated with the owner) were drinking heavily before and while working. one kept trying to get back in the bar line, and kept heckling guests to be allowed to cut in front of them. When he was checking tickets, after the event was already under way so the only people were attendees going to the bar or the bathroom, he was weirdly aggressive and was still drinking while doing it. People had wristbands, so it was 100% unnecessary to interact in this way. (purple dress-shirt, black vest, multicolored tie, short white man... his coworker, a white women in a glittery wrap dress who got up on stage to yell at people about where they were sitting was also drinking, and egged the drunk employee on while he was harassing guests in the bar line) People had wristbands, so it was 100% unnecessary.

Lafayette Theater does it all, with the possible exception of theater. Just go to their website:…read more http://lafayettetheater.com/ and see what they've got coming up. One ongoing event that's definitely worth checking out is the Tuesday Dinner & Movie night. For $15, you get a candlelit dinner (catered by Scanoli's Cajun and BBQ Restaurant, across the street) and a classic movie. These days, the movie alone would cost you $10! And that means that the $5-dinner, already very good on the palate, was also quite gentle on the wallet. They also show Monday night football on the big screen. Moreover, for most of these events, the bar is open, which means you can enjoy a drink while you watch the movie. Tell me, where else in the US can you do that! I'm sure such places exist, but they're few and far between. For what it's worth, you can also rent out the space for events such as receptions and weddings. I haven't yet been there for something like that. But if it's handled anywhere near as well as the movie night, I'm already a fan.

First Mummies show! Great show...I had heard this is closing soon. Only downfall...bathrooms…read more Otherwise...great show.

Everything was above and beyond! The service, hospitality, food, drinks, rooms and everything was…read moreamazing! I would 10/10 stay here again! We stayed here to celebrate my mom's retirement party and everything was perfect from the food to the setup. Elizabeth is amazing and so is her whole team! I cannot praise this place enough!

This was our second time staying here and we had a wonderful visit like the first. The room was…read morespotless and cozy, the food was delicious and amenities are an added plus! Andrew is an amazing chef and Elizabeth is a fantastic hostess!

The county fairgrounds will be rebuilt for next year, with a new coliseum and livestock barns. Long…read moreoverdue. I hope other improvements are made, as the layout of things seems cobbled together over time. Also, because the YMCA next door is moving, the fairgrounds will finally have a paved parking lot. Lots of good things in the future for the old Fairgrounds.

Parking is a bit rogue as there are no designated spaces. Cars simply fill up wherever there…read morehappens to be empty space. Entry is free. Your typical carnival rides, fair food and midway games await. Tents for vendors and food help shield you from the sun but plan on hydrating well and lather on the sunscreen for the day. We attended on a Sunday when the cat judging was taking place in the large Colosseum building. It was air-conditioned this year. I recommend going to cheer on your neighbor's kids participating in the 4-H livestock showing activities.