We eat here about once a month, and I make it a personal mission to try something new every time…read more The menu looks like it's been updated recently, which keeps things interesting. The food is always fresh and flavorful, definitely a win. The restaurant is consistently clean, and we're usually seated quickly (which already earns bonus points in my book). Portion sizes are just right, we leave full but still manage to have a few bites left for a late-night snack. The beer selection is always rotating, so it's fun to switch things up and try a new brew now and then. My only suggestion? Ice those glasses! Draft beer is great, but an ice-cold one? That's next-level. Service is solid, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. And if you're going, get the tacos and fried green beans They never miss.

Mandez's Seafood Bar & Grill never disappoints. The staff is always friendly, but honestly, the…read morefood is where it's at. This month they served Tuna Tacos on fried wonton wrappers, and it was LEGIT -- one of the best things I've had there. And as strange as it sounds, I wait all year for their fried bologna sandwich. Don't miss this experience!

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.

This restaurant is known for their crawfish unfortunately I visited for a weekday lunch and they…read morewere posting a sign on the doors after I had walked in stating they don't serve crawfish until 4pm weekdays, 3pm on weekends. This may have been part of the reason its wasn't all that busy on a Tuesday lunch. Similar to some other restaurants in Louisiana I've visited, they have a side with a bar, to-go area and high tops, and a more family oriented side of the restaurant with a bunch of low top tables. Fried pork rinds are served with every table. They have daily plate lunches and the one day I came it was chicken fried steak. However, it's not usually a good idea to order CFS outside of Texas in my experience. Therefore, I ended up ordering the catfish and shrimp platter, served grilled instead and added a $5 strawberry margarita. The entree comes with a side salad but they only have seelct dressings and none which I would typically order, so i just settled on honey mustard. Margarita- for only $5 it's not bad and comes with either sugar or salt rim Catfish and shrimp platter - seasoned with a blackened seasoning but it wasn't spicy. The catfish filet was small and tasted like it was previously frozen. The shrimp were also small and didn't taste much better. Not sure I'd return if ever in Lafayette, as I was really looking for a more festive environment and more grilled options.

The Chime was an absolute highlight! My bartender was fantastic! He was friendly, knowledgeable,…read moreand genuinely great to talk to. He recommended several local brews and food options, and somehow we ended up having one of those conversations that makes you feel like you've known someone longer than five minutes. We talked about traveling, different beers, Louisiana, Ohio, Atlanta, and everything in between. My favorite part of the conversation had to be hearing about the brewery owned by three Japanese women who live in Brazil. That's a story I definitely wasn't expecting when I sat down for a drink! As for the food, it was incredible. I had the seafood gumbo, which came loaded with a crab cluster and crawfish tails, and I also tried the blackened alligator. Both were amazing and full of flavor. The atmosphere was great, the beer selection was excellent, and the service made the whole experience even better. I genuinely can't wait to go back to The Chime! If you're in the area, definitely give this place a try. 6/5 from me!

The last time I ordered the red beans and rice to go it was huge! I ate it for 3 meals but this…read moretime there was only 2 small slices of sausage and less beans & rice so I'm not sure if I got shorted or if I was just lucky the last time! The taste was still good! I ordered the seafood pasta too but wasn't fond of the fishy smell and taste. The sauce was thin and runny as well. The little French bread that comes with the meal is delicious and I'm not a bread eater! The packaging and service is very safe and clean! Yes, I recommend this place! Cheers!

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

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.

This spot is a clean and spacious sports bar that serves tasty food. There's ample parking…read moreavailable outside. Inside, you'll find TVs, pool tables, dartboards, plenty of seating, and a bar area. They offer daily specials from 1 PM to 5 PM, including a two-for-one draft beer deal, $1 wings, $10 burgers, and $10 hot dogs. We tried the barbecue and sweet chili wings, which were flavorful and delicious. The burger was basic, but generously portioned with a lot of meat. My personal favorite was the chicken tenders. Both the wings and burger came with fries--thicker than regular cuts, but not quite steak fries. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the service was quick. I've heard they feature live music on weekends. Overall, it's a clean, spacious venue with a great atmosphere. The food is good, though no wow factor.

Shrimp Po-boy and burger were great and priced right. Buy one get one draft free. Great place to…read moreplay a few games of pool or darts. Staff was excellent and made sure we didn't want for anything. Will be going back!

PSA (Public Shaming Announcement.) Well this place just blew my entire argument that alcohol was…read morereasonable in Louisiana! Bottom shelf wine at a California price. $12 per glass of Bonanza cabernet (for wine that costs $9 for a full bottle.) AND $6.25 for domestic beer during Happy Hour. These people are GOUGING LA customers at CA prices! AND what's with the service fee? (3%) AND who charges for gravy? ($1) Of course no alcoh prices listed on menu, but come on, I expected this at 1/2 this price as it is in other establishments. I will NEVER go back!

I was excited to try out this local restaurant, especially based off reviews/rating. Well, there…read morewent my faith in reviews! My two sons, three others and I walked in to see a sign that said "Please seat Yourselves"... as we did. About 5 - 10 minutes later, we double checked the sign because honestly, it felt almost deliberate how we were ignored. After not being acknowledged AT ALL by the waitress who checked on the three tables next to us MANY times, or by anyone else working there who clearly saw us, I went up to the bar after another 10 minutes to ask if we did right to seat ourselves. The worker behind the bar said that "she" would be with us shortly as she was only one on floor. SHE (waitress) continued tending to nearby tables without even so much as a "I will be right with you." We waited several more minutes before she came by again with her back to us, tending to another table, as one of the girls softly got her attention. She basically shrugged at her saying something quick which we didn't hear clearly but something about being a minute. Then she did not acknowledge anyone else and turned her back again...THEN...we left.

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.

My server suggested the Crawfish enchiladas! Boy, was he right! Those things were awesome!…read more Next I did have the bread pudding because...why not! It was very very good!! Service was amazing, Guy stopped to check in on me everyone few minutes. And the restaurant is very fun and inviting.

Food was fresh & delicious and came out quick! The service was great as well. Man I can't say…read moreenough how tasty my meal was & for a great price! I wish I lived in this area I would definitely come back to try more!

Let me tell you about this hidden gem! I'm from south Louisiana and wanted an authentic Pinot,…read moregumbo, etc. Small, unassuming place with a young kid at the counter taking orders. Asked about the food and how long they've been around. 17 years of learning the cuisine has certainly paid off! On the menu it says "Homemade Potato Salad" as one of the sides. It was some of the best I've had in my 59 years! Got a six inch 1/2 shrimp..1/2 oyster poboy and a 6 inch roast beef and gravy poboy dressed appropriately. Unreal! Correct bread, stuffed with proteins, etc. I will be back next trip to Lafayette.

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.

The worst Fezzo's experience I've had. Service was slow. My salad came AFTER my meal. The pasta was…read moreterrible - I've had better pasta from a box. And the shrimp on it were so small they looked like those dehydrated shrimp that are shelf stable. Definitely not what I've come to expect, having grown up around the corner from the original one.