Responding to Chelsa K.'s 1* review. As I am someone who was in the restaurant when it happened…read more I just think it's funny how you aren't mentioning y'all came in as 6 people and then wanted accommodations for 30 people during one of the busiest times of the night. Or that they argued with the amazing manager for nearly an hour total after being told they couldn't accommodate that size party. They're also leaving out the part where people from their group marched in and seated themselves, stood over occupied tables waiting for guests to leave, insisting the hosts clean the tables, and made the entire restaurant uncomfortable. This had nothing to do with race and everything to do with behavior. Any group acting like that would've gotten the exact same response. In short, do better. Y'all came in and ruined everyone's dinner because y'all don't know how to plan ahead. Stop blaming people for your mistakes and take accountability.

The wait was a bit insane for a weekend at 2pm, but oh boy was the crawfish worth it. It was so…read moredelicious! I'm from Houston and was absolutely blown away by how flavorful the crawfish was. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in Lafayette.

Food and drinks were amazing! We will return…read more Had the burnt ends for an appetizer, and let me tell ya, I could eat that for breakfast lunch and supper every day! My steak was cooked perfectly and was tasty tasty tasty. Fries were hand cut and crisp. My wife had the shrimp and grits and, holy cow, that was delicious! The sauce on her grits was to die for! I stepped it up a notch by dipping my bites of steak into her sauce and my mouth was exploding w delight! If you're a bourbon/whiskey drinker, they have more than enough options to choose from. My wife had a smores flavored old fashion, and it was just up her alley. I had a house old fashioned that was just right. We will definitely return.

This restaurant is beautiful nice bar seating, & an outdoor space. The food is delicious loved…read morethese fries (seasonal). The service staff are kind and friendly. One of my favorites spots to eat at. Barely any wait time at all to be seated.

We celebrated our Son's birthday here - party of (9)…read more Solarium seating was most pleasant - providing an intimate location for our party with wonderful views and one on one time together enjoyed by all. Peyton and the remaining staff took great care of us - attentive / knowledgeable / friendly. The food (brunch options as well) was thoroughly enjoyed by all - from seafood to Italian to breakfast omelets - plus. Two surprises that we all took special note of however - the breakfast/brunch offered biscuit - & - the Pecan Seduction dessert - outrageously delicious. Cotton Candy kids treat to close out was a hit too. Remainder of restaurant and outdoor seating option (when open for use) all = very appealing. No hats for the men / boys - so please remove as required. Enjoy this spot !

It's been a while since I've been to a restaurant that was really worth raving about, that and I've…read morebeen really lazy about the mediocre. Tonight I'm eating at Ruffino's On The River. My first impression is that the service, and the setting are amazing. The "Sensational" salad was really great, sensational? It's as though something is missing, but I'd have it again. The steak was second, maybe third to the best I've ever enjoyed. (I have had hundreds of fillets) The texture was probably second only to Omaha Prime, (which still stands out as the absolute best in every category). The asparagus was not amazing, but good enough to eat. It was green and edible, unlike most where I can't eat the low portions. Overall I'd come here again, probably done than later.

Absolutely phenomenal food! The deluxe burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had. The salads…read moreare huge with unexpected ingredients like watermelon, pineapple and basil. DELICIOUS!This is the perfect spot if your family wants something healthy but still super filling and flavorful.

Loved Scratch! The…read morefood was so flavorful and tasty - impressed! Innovative take on farm to table - ex: beet ketchup - and did not miss! Not overly greasy, but full in flavor. I got the Boudini but sadly were out of boudin sausage - still great with the pork patty! Cold brew was solid. Love how open and comforting the environment, y'all means all!

The best food ever the roast beef n gravy to die for. Been going here for years and never…read moredisappointed.

Glad we found this business on Yelp. We stopped on our road trip passing through on I10 and glad we…read moremade the detour. Took about 10 mins off the highway. We had the shrimp poboy and fries- which we split between two people and were plenty full. They have Cajun seasoning, hot sauce and plenty of napkins on the tables. You can eat indoor or outdoor. Plenty of drink selections!! The place is clean and you can even watch the fryers through a window. We had a poboy in New Orleans a few weeks before and it was no comparison to the one we had at Old Tyme--filled with large shrimp and plenty of them. We would detour here again. It is not a grocery store anymore...but a darn good place to eat. Lots of college vibes for the local university as well. Nice bathrooms that have funny decorations for him and her.

Really cool place to order some dinner! The food was fantastic; we ordered the Caribbean Queen…read morebowl, the Pink Pony Club sandwich, the steak and frites appetizer, and even some chicken tenders with fries for our kid. Prices were reasonable, maybe even some are arguably a steal for what you get, and the service was also just as fantastic as the food. The only thing I can list as a negative is that the inside gets very loud as the dining area fills up, but why wouldn't it? We are interested in going back to try out other dishes in the near future.

Great food. A little pricey warm atmosphere to dine in Awesome service…read moreGreat place for a couple to go

The food and service are amazing. The outdoor area is also super cool. They make an amazing stuffed…read morebread on Sundays

I discovered Johnson's over a decade ago, long before I lived in Louisiana. Johnson's was my…read moreintroduction to boudin, and it was at that point that I realized I had been missing out on one of life's great joys. Johnson's is still in Lafayette, and still better than ever. There are lots of great places to get boudin from, but Johnson's never disappoints. This past weekend I tried their brisket, and that too was absolutely delectable. One of the many great things about Johnson's is the ongoing legacy. This is an old business run by a family with deep roots in the area, and it's always great to see traditions like this being passed down. From where I stand, these traditions are in excellent hands!

I came here for the first time for a birthday brunch and I can't wait to go back. I'm all about…read moreaesthetics when it comes to a restaurant. Don't get me wrong. It doesn't have to be beautiful, but if it is, it makes my experience so much more enjoyable. SoLou did not disappoint-one of the prettiest restaurants in Lafayette. Even the bathroom was gorgeous and I wanted to take pictures, but there were people in there and I just think they would've thought I was a weirdo if I would've been snapping pictures of the pretty wallpaper. The food was pretty good. I had a salad and we split a crab meat cheesecake but like I said it was the brunch menu. I definitely wanna try more before I speak too much food wise. The vibes though! Worth a stop just to take in the beautiful scenery here.

Love my visit here. Started my birthday week at So Lou. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Love…read morethe atmosphere of the place. I was excited to try crab and Brie grilled cheese. Very delicious and warm. I will be back to try more of the menu.