Carpe Diem was one of my go-to's when I went to ULL. I've been here when it was just gelato, but…read morenow it has so much more. The gelato remains fabulous especially the biscoff flavor. We got some cocktails and they were the delicious. As this place is also a cafe, the espresso martini was perfect! I love the aesthetic of the outside and inside. It's always so cozy and nice. I will say it can get a little crowded depending on the time you go.

It's nice and Divey, dark, and moody. Friendly attentive staff. And a frothy Chai for the win!read more

Went for happy hour and had a great experience! The place has a really nice atmosphere. We…read moreoriginally ordered two of everything from the happy hour food menu, but the Jazzy Shrimp was so good that we ended up ordering more. The food was delicious and the drinks were made perfectly. Even better, between 8 drinks and 7 appetizers, our bill was under $100 before tip, which is an amazing deal. The service was great as well, our waitress was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely a happy hour worth checking out!

We went on a date night here for the first time this last Saturday. It's low lit and seemed really…read morenice. It is an older building and it appears to need some work on the ceiling vents. The food was decent. My husband had a steak and a side of wild mushrooms. He said it was good. I had the grouper imperial with a salad. The salad was good, the fish however was overcooked. But the flavor was good. The drinks were good as was dessert. The service was good as well. For a fine dining experience, it holds no comparison to Charley G's, but it is a nice spot for a change. (Price for dinner is comparable to Charley G's.)

Great food and music! Ysabel had the Ahi Tuna Salad and I had the Steak Frites. We opened with…read morePork Belly Burnt Ends and added sweet potato fried. Everyone was delicious!

Another awesome night here! The place was packed but the service was still good! Our group ate…read moredinner inside while the live music and dancing was outside. The beer was cold and the food was good! I highly recommend this place for an authentic Cajun fun time! The crowd is a mixed age group between 30-60's and I enjoy it because few to no college kids! It's downtown so I'd have to also recommend staying at Stella's Airbnb which is right around the corner so walk drink dance and then go back to rest! Perfect night!

Just got to order the right things apparently or they changed chefs. Before I couldn't find good…read morethings but everything ordered was great. Started with smoked fish dip. It was decent but needed to be less dry and more Smokey but still good. The season crackers were nice touch. The steak frites with herb butter was so delicious I almost ordered another to take home. Just seasoned, juicy and nice mixture of sauces. Opted for the miso vegetables which was rich but enjoyable. The tomato bisque was excellent and flavorful and would love to eat a lobster roll or grilled cheese with it. The fish tacos were excellent crispy and spicy. Tried my friends bolgogi bowl and that was inedible. Wow that was dry and seasoning all wrong. Thank goodness didn't order that. The mocktail lavender and raspberry ginger lemonade were refreshing.

The service was so friendly and welcoming! The place is tiny but quaint with local art of…read morespoonbills all over! It's also a nostalgic spot since it was originally a gas station. The burger was delicious & fresh and the tostado was so pretty when it arrived! Tasted good too! French fries were crispy! The lavender lemonade is a must have but not on the menu so you'll have to ask for it! There's outside seating for pretty days! Yes, I recommend this place! Cheers!

This was my first visit to Pamplona Tapas Bar, and I really enjoyed the experience. We were able to…read morewalk in without a reservation, and our server, whose name I unfortunately cannot remember, was very helpful with navigating the menu and deciding what to order. We tried several dishes, including the Castilian mushrooms, duck fat fries, Gambas al Ajillo, and hanger steak. The char grilled oysters were also a special that evening, so of course we had to try a half dozen. Everything was delicious, but the hanger steak and shrimp were definitely the standouts for me. I really enjoyed being able to order several smaller plates and experience a little bit of everything. The food was flavorful, the service was helpful, and there are still several things on the menu I want to try. The lamb sliders are already on my list for my next visit. Pamplona was a great first experience and definitely a spot I will return to when I am back in Lafayette.

First time here...overall we left a little disappointed…read more My soup of the day, which the waiter said was tomato crab bisque, turned out to be crawfish. It was not bad, but it was very salty. My wife and I got two of their craft drinks, both were incredibly sweet. Neither of us drank them, but when we told Kyle the waiter about it he said "yea those are two of our sweeter drinks on the menu and they're made to be like that, you should have asked me if you didn't want something that sweet". There goes $30 right down the drain, thanks for the help Kyle. If you've want a quick stop for wine and a few overpriced appetizers maybe it's ok, but know what you're getting into. I wouldn't come back here, personally. Service meh, food meh, overall meh.

Came here for a late night glass of wine and French fries. I know so random, but I loved the…read moreatmosphere. My wine was so good and relaxing. Fries were crisp and hot. Loved it! I will be back to try more drinks and more of the menu.

Excellent selection of beer and nice atmosphere. As for food, we only had an appetizer (fried…read moregreen beans) and they were delicious. Will definitely be going back.

We recently reserved Warehouse 535 (the Rhum Room) for a work happy hour and it was an AMAZING…read moresuccess! It would not have been a success without, of course, the gorgeous and functional space ... but most importantly because of the staff and event planner, Denise. You can truly leave everything in her hands and your expectations will be exceeded! I had to plan the event from out of town and simply couldn't have done it without Denise. We all know location is important, but it's the staff of Warehouse 535 that make this place specular. Only wished I lived in Lafayette to check it out more! Highly recommended for company / organization events!!

Great place to have some after work cocktails and beers. We love the feel of this place. We'll have…read moreto try on the weekends when they have a band. Great addition to the Lafayette cocktail scene.

Took my dad here for Father's Day. Food was amazing!!!! My…read morefavorite was the bone marrow so delicious. Our server was great, very hospitable, kind, and knowledgeable. Perfect for date nights, solo dates, and outings with friends. Not so loud where you cannot hear yourself think. Parking is a little bit tricky being downtown esp on a weekend night. I highly recommend

Vestal has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants in the Lafayette. Every dish was…read morethoughtfully prepared, and even the simplest ingredients ended up being memorable. The grilled octopus was the best I've ever had. It was incredibly tender with a perfect char, and the sauce had an amazing balance of rich umami flavor and acidity. Surprisingly, one of the highlights of the meal was the charred green onion. I never expected an onion to stand out, but it was packed with smoky, sweet flavor. The pork porterhouse was cooked perfectly and had excellent flavor. My only minor critique was that the mint on the zucchini was a little stronger than my personal preference. Overall, it's not quite a 5-star experience for me because a few menu items don't quite justify their price. Even so, the attention to detail in both the food and service really stood out. Vestal is a beautiful restaurant, and it's one we'll happily return to whenever we're in the Lafayette area.

Amazing staff and atmosphere!! Definitely the place to be! Tons of events, Bingo every other…read moreweek, 6 dart boards and a pool table! And the patio is amazing!

This place was awesome made new friends and they kelp me and my wife entertained for hours we went…read moreon a Wednesday night will be back for sure!!!

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.