I thoroughly enjoyed the boiled crawfish and frozen margarita. The medium spice level was just…read moreright and our server Leila was knowledgeable and attentive.

Food and service were good. Stopped in here after a softball tournament and wasn't disappointed…read more Will return again

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 !

This is a hidden gem for a steak house! Orderd the boneless ribeye medium was cooked to perfection!…read moreWaitress was a delight to serve us. The owner Kunar was very Welcoming and hospitable! Made all 10 of us feel very welcomed and thank you for the Hospitality great food and service Kunal and Staff! Will certainly be going back.

Mediocre. I need to go a couple more times before I pass judgement. It's like a small family run…read moreplace in a dump of a motel.

Nicest Chef and all his people that take your orders along with wonderful choices, we love Shade…read moreTree and you will , too !!Seafood gumbo, Soft shells when in season with jumbo crabmeat ! Wonderful ‼

the food is very good. the people there are very nice, i recommend shade tree cafe.. loni, the chef…read moreis very nice. sandy

Our Realtor raved about this place! Our waiter, Glen, he is…read morea Dream Waiter! Very polite & professional! The Fried Mushrooms were Wonderful! The Spinach and Artichoke dip absolutely Devine! Fried Oysters good enough, as all the appetizers came out fast and they were served warm! The entrées were ok. The Dessert stood out! It is their Famous "Bread Pudding!" Definitely helped wrap up the evening. It is a cozy building, a very popular place, by 7 o'clock the restaurant is packed! They have an incredible Full bar, with Specialty cocktails! There's history here, a beautiful Cajun Theme, with a beautiful story behind it.

Food is very good. Service is generally good. It's a bit crowded and noisy so it's a great family…read moredinner atmosphere but if you're looking for a quiet night out, this isn't the place.

I appreciated the overall experience during my visit. Everything felt organized and welcoming,…read moremaking it an enjoyable place to dine. Personalize this with a few details from your meal.

Service was great. But the food was not what we expected. Your menu had a lot of fried choices.read more

The food was excellent, I ordered catfish bites and spinach and tomatoes. The catfish bites were…read moredelicious and I am picky about my catfish, It was delicious.! The spinach was good too except the tomatoes in the spinach could have been cut in half and sautéed. I would've liked it better but that's just my personal preference.. I did a pick up order so I did not go inside, but the service in the drive-through was immediate!

Giving one star purely because we got here for sunday brunch at 10:30 AM and did not start getting…read morefood til almost 12 PM... we were about 8 people so I get it takes some time but when we got there, they had one other table and that was it! It took almost 20 minutes just to get our drinks! Not sure if they were short staffed or what but our waitress gave us no excuses or even apologized about the waits. The food itself was mediocre? Not worth that wait time, that's for sure. We will not be coming again for brunch or with a larger party or probably ever again honestly.

I had the opportunity to eat with the family here the other night. We had a great experience. I got…read morethe whole stuffed flounder with side salad and onion rings. We had a few appetizers including grilled and fried stuffed mushrooms and alligator bites. The remoulade hit the spot. The rolls were hot and fresh. The dessert was ok, nothing to write home about (bread pudding and sweet potato soufflé). The taste was okay but presentation not appetizing. Overall, we had a good time. Service was excellent. Establishment was clean. Raccoons were fun.

We enjoyed supper last evening, early. Had our usuals, lump crab in butter & the crab dinner; both…read moretheir usual excellence. Another super special is their signature "Crab Imperial." This is a top-notch local seafood restaurant, and long time favorite. When I say "long-term", I'm almost 82 & have been a customer for over 65 years, since coming with my parents in the 1950's. I know of no other restaurant anywhere with that record of excellence & consistent performance. The specialty is Louisiana Atlantic blue crab, and in that genre, Riverside has no real peers. Yes, they offer a wider array including local crawfish, shrimp, & oysters; plus cold water lobsters & steaks. But our crab is delicate & must be handled with expertise. Riverside does that better than I could at home on the Teche. Secluded off street lot parking, swamp-ish theme landscaped grounds, locals bar, professional waitstaff. If unfamiliar w/ area, use your phone for directions. One can't go wrong here. 5+ Stars from me, every time. Don't stop until you get here ! Caveat, may be closed Sundays & Mondays, call first. Rick

This place is cool! I couldn't really get a read on the vibe in there it's very eclectic haha!…read moreThe food was amazing I got the Pink Pony Club and outside of the sheer amount on bread LOL it was good!! I had to take out one of the pieces, as 3 is just too much personally. I would say, outside of the herb sauce, and the prosciutto I really am not sure why it's $18. That's threw me off a bit. Do I think it's worth the money? Not necessarily, but I would go back with friends to try it all again. The service was okay, we were not checked on a whole lot. I had to remind her about a sauce I wanted. Mind you the restaurant wasn't busy, so that was kind of meh. However when at our table she was very kind and helpful! When we walked in we were just sort of stared at by the host , we were asked like "how many" or "how are you" so we walked in and made eye contact and we waited a couple of seconds and I told him 3 please and we got seated! I'm somewhere between 3/4 stars for this one!

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

Our server, Kate, was outstanding. She was friendly, attentive, and gave us excellent…read morerecommendations. She suggested the pork chop, and it ended up being the star of the meal. The pork chop was cooked perfectly. It was juicy, incredibly tender, and honestly tender enough to cut with a fork. It had a great char from the grill that added so much flavor, and the pickled peppers on top cut through the richness of the pork perfectly. The dirty rice underneath reminded me of my mom's rice dressing and soaked up all the juices from the chop. It was one of the best pork chop dishes I've had. My wife ordered the smoke fried chicken, and it was also excellent. The crust was crispy while the chicken stayed juicy and flavorful. The sweet potato biscuits were light and delicious, and the pepper honey tied everything together nicely. For my taste, it leaned just a little on the sweet side, but it was still a very enjoyable dish. My daughter ordered the Social Cheeseburger with just meat and cheese. She loved it, and I was impressed too. Even with such a simple order, the burger was juicy, well seasoned, and served on a fantastic bun. She and my wife both could not stop talking about the hand cut fries. They were crispy, perfectly seasoned, and some of the best fries we've had in a while. From the food to the service, everything exceeded our expectations. We left very impressed and will definitely make a point to stop here whenever we are in the Lafayette area.

This is one of my Wife and I's top 5 favorite places in Louisiana…read more Their menu as far as apps and main dishes go can fluctuate. More specifically their flatbreads and loaded fries, which I do not currently see on their website. Most of the time they have loaded fries which in the past have consisted of gravies and sauces. One preparation we ordered came with pickled okra. The fried green tomatoes are also very good, especially to start with or share. As far as main dishes go we have tried the following: All Hail Caesar (Flatbread) Spicy Chicken Sandwich Smoke Fried Chicken-N-Biscuits Social Cheeseburger The Mac n Cheese is a must get as a side in my opinion. One of the first times we visited they had carrot cake as a dessert, we still talk about that carrot cake today. If you are a sweet tea lover this place has a twist which I love. Their sweet contains brown sugar and mint, get it, try it, it's delicious.