Ray hosts Blue Monday at The Grouse Room once a month from 6 PM to 9 PM. The event brings together…read morewell-known jazz singers, retired performers, and rising talent for an incredible evening of music. For $20, you get entry and a delicious bowl of red beans and rice. Last night, Anthony Dopsie took the stage on keys. A 2012 Grammy nominee and a 2021 Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee, his performance was nothing short of phenomenal. The music, the energy--there's just something about Louisiana. The soul of the music here has a way of bringing everyone together.

I think its kind of @##%. That you charge a cover, extra fee to reserve a table, and then have top…read moreshelf whiskey over 20 bucks served on a Plastic cup because "that's what you do"... Anywhere else I spend over $75 walking in the least I would expect is my scotch on the rocks... well on a rocks glass.

I experienced the most disgusting and disturbing time on April 16, 2023, as I catered a Bridal…read moreShower at this place, well at John Nickerson House which is owned by the same people. Originally the event was suppose to be held here but it was changed by the management team due to maintenance. Assistant Beth Maitland embodied the most disrespectful, undermining, distasteful, unprofessional, unpleasant, and harassing behavior. She stayed the whole time at the event and expressed these nasty behaviors. I have never experienced this event before. I will never recommend anyone to book here or work an event connected to this establishment. I and all of the guests did not feel welcome. Everyone was uncomfortable and had horrible stories to say about Beth's behavior. I strongly believe it was due to discrimination. I have proof of everything I am stating. An example; As I was preparing dishes, Beth grabbed a piece of bacon out of a wrapped pan without my permission. The sense of empowerment and entitlement allowed her to perform in these ways. I am a professional first who owns a catering company. This is not how you conduct busines.. This is beyond sad and disgusting.

I booked a little weekend NYE getaway from New Orleans for my boyfriend and I. In googling "things…read moreto do in Lafayette," the murder mystery dinner at Esprit de Coeur showed up. I tried to book tickets but found that the website said "sales ended." It may be a long shot, but I gave them a call to see if I could get tickets. By this point, it was 4pm the day before the show. Daisy answered the phone and told me there were still a few seats and actually opened the sales so I could purchase tickets. That was impressive to me. We got there early and were welcomed warmly by costumed employees. The actors were already in character. The bartender went above and beyond to keep us happy, even recommending a place within walking distance where we could continue the evening after the show. The decor was very nice. We didn't figure out whodunnit (the team who did got cool prizes) but really had a great evening and would definitely recommend the facility and the murder mystery to anyone looking for a fun evening.

We stayed here in the balcony room in 2023 and had such a fun experience then we came back recently…read morein 2026 celebrating both spring break and my 60th birthday. This being a roadtrip this time around I took advantage of the full kitchen versus using my camp stove. With both fructose and lactose malabsorption it's very comforting to cook for myself. And having access to a full kitchen allowed me to make a rice and steak dinner and then in the morning make a cup of rice for the road, plus hard boil chicken and duck eggs I gathered the day prior. The duck eggs were fantastic! Just like in 2023, the Cajun jam night on Wednesday didn't disappoint. Such great music and wonderfully friendly people. One experience I was hoping to relive from 2023 was the ghost encounter in the balcony room; ghost sat on my feet! Unfortunately this go around in 2026, no ghost experience so just be aware there is a spirit, albeit a friendly spirit, inhabiting the Blue Moon. This isn't just a place to stay but a place to experience. We look forward to coming back.

I'm from California. Wanted a local vibe. I sure found it! Great music and great people!read more

Great spot for downtown adventuring…read more -Parking is a little strange. The lot is small and you'll miss the entrance if you don't know where you're going. -There's a little pub or bar right next door but they kept the roar to a minimum. -Service was ok. -There's a common area upstairs where snacks will randomly appear. -The rooms have big ol bathtubs but not big ol water pressure or heating to keep up with the hotel demand. We went Valentine's Day weekend during a freeze and were looking forward to hot showers or a soak to shake off the cold, but so was everyone else at the hotel. -You can tell the hotel is is a bit...outdated and that the owners have tried to make improvements. -Rooms are definitely not spotless but also not disgusting. -The bed slept ok. Now for the tasty bits: Our tv was in when we checked into the room, which we thought was a little weird but not massively unusual. We figured the housekeeper was catching up on The Bold and the Beautiful. We were wrong. The housekeeping staff laid a carefully constructed trap by leaving the TV on LIfetime. You see, we had every intention of getting out and taking in what downtown Lafayette had to offer. Instead, we got sucked into the vortex of trash television and the convenience of drinking beer from your bed. A shameful portion of our weekend was spent guzzling hazy IPAs from Parish and ridiculing life choices made by the actors on Marrying Millions. My husband and I had a blast! We just really wished there had been enough hot water for everyone.

Love this place! It's location is the best, and it's quirky... if you don't like that then you…read moremight prefer a big chain instead, but I find it to be an endearing locale. Glad they made it through the pandemic!

I admit, I've seen an abundance of these recreated villages, all across the US. Growing up, my…read moreparents were fond of them, so they've been a part of most vacations, and many of them tend to blend into one another. Vermilionville, however, stood out as one of the best, and is a memory I'll hang onto for a while. The attendants in period garb were friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer our questions. The woman with her spinning wheel even gave us a demonstration. She had taught herself to spin whilst working there and explained the excessive amount of hours it took to finish even one sweater. She also made it possible for me to try the bread pudding I'd been eyeing on the restaurant menu; she warned me they were closing in just 15 minutes so we rushed over and put our order in. Now, I'm not sure if their restaurant has its own yelp page so I'll just review it here. That pudding was the most delicious, most perfect bread pudding I've ever had, and I've tried quite a lot from some of the best places in NOLA. The top was crisply caramelized, and the center was a buttery custard infused with vanilla and cinnamon--an aromatic taste sensation. The server brought me two containers to go (an extra as I'd only asked for one!) and I was so excited to try it, I devoured the first one while wandering between the houses. There were some rather beautiful little homes, furnished with accurate historic decor, and I appreciated that we were able to look at things on our own, at our own pace, free from having to follow a guide. We visited on a day it was set to storm, but we were able to see most of the buildings before the sky opened up on us. We foolishly forgot to bring umbrellas of any kind, so we ended up darting between structures, and eventually taking refuge in the old church while the worst of the rain passed. It was atmospheric and memorable. We found some charming animals in a little barn--a donkey and two sheep and we said hello. There were even mushrooms, and among them we found a single chanterelle, so keep an eye out, fellow mushroom hunters! Lastly, you must leave adequate time to check out the gift shop. They have something for everyone, and much of it made by local artisans! I would recommend Vermilionville to anyone with an appreciation for southern history.

We arrived on a Thursday when they opened at 10am. The historical preservation and restoration work…read moreis wonderful. We talked to people dressed in period clothes. They shared historical details in a fun way, bringing the old houses and artifacts to life. The restaurant is onsite so we ate lunch. The food was absolutely amazing! The etouffee arrived in a cup with great flavor and plenty of crawfish (which I forgot to take a picture of). The etouffee menu item comes with a choice of 2 proteins, we selected shrimp and fish. The picture was after we ate half, so you get plenty of food. Every thing we ordered was perfectly seasoned. The bread pudding with praline sauce was wonderful (also not pictured). We would definitely recommend the restaurant as its own destination! The restaurant hours are 11am-2pm and the historical views are available 10am-4pm. Enjoy!

The Bougie bar was a super fun, unique experience! The interior was really nice and appealing. The…read moregift shop had great items so I'll definitely be back to purchase a thing or two. The workers were very friendly, engaging and clearly very knowledgeable about what they do. I would highly recommend to anyone!!

Not a terrible experience but I don't think it's worth $50 a person to stand around, get 15 min of…read moreinstructions to pour hot wax in a can that takes 3 min to complete. Idk what I was expecting but this could have been more interactive. It's a lot of down time. My suggestions for improvement: Have the guest decorate the candle container, have things like flowers or stones to add to their candle wax, invest in decorating the room. Make a photo wall and invest in a 360 camera with quirky accessories. The wait time on the candles is ridiculous -we were told 3 days- most people don't have days to wait and paying $12 per candle to ship is ridiculous when you've already paid $50. My whole party was from out of town (1hr+ drive) and it's not realistic to think they should come back in town for a candle. I don't think currently how it is I would recommend anyone todo this activity - it's not very entertaining for this amount of money. The staff was lovely overall and the place was very clean. The gift shop is a mini Fluerty girl store ( kinda pricey) . The website needs to be updated to reflect current info- one staff member seemed to be a lil frustrated with our questions.