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Smoked Old Fashion - Prejean's Restaurant, Lafayette, LA

Prejean's Restaurant

4.5
4.5
225 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Lively
Prejean's Restaurant is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Conveniently located on I49 North, just 2 miles north of I-10 in Lafayette, LA awaits Big Al, our 14-foot stuffed gator to welcome you to our warm, friendly, and casual atmosphere. Mouth watering Char-Grilled Oysters served up with a bowl of one of our Signature Gumbos or maybe a perfectly cooked juicy Steak are just some of our menu offerings that are sure to delight.

After 40 years of ownership under the Guilbeau Family, Prejean’s started a new chapter in November 2020! New owners Tim Metcalf, Greg Metcalf, & Ken Boudreaux bring a combined 75+ years of restaurant experience & a new attitude to the iconic Prejean’s Restaurant.

Our Mission is simple …
Buy the best food we can & cook it as Cajuns do.
Simply Cajun!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cajun, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 10:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (337) 896-3247
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Mead
  • Catering
    Please Contact 337-896-3247 or email Reservations@Prejeans.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Two private rooms available. Poirier Room: Max of 45 guests, 20 person minimum before 3:00 PM and 30 person minimum after 3:00 PM, otherwise a room rental fee will apply. Three hour limit. Cypress Room is available for reserve Sunday through Thursday only and requires a minimum of 40 guests, and a maximum of 60. Reservations@Prejeans.com
  • Area
    Lafayette
  • Cross Street
    Gloria Switch
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking available.
  • Public transit
    Taxi service available to all area hotels.
  • Entertainment
    Live traditional Cajun music every night from 7:00 PM, and on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. The restaurant is virtually a living museum of local wildlife, often hiding in the rafters.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Child-friendly

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Hot spot

  • Lafayette

    Good for groups

  • Lafayette

    Hot spot

  • Lafayette

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prejean's Restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience with "excellent food and service", featuring delicious dishes like Fried Ribs and Pasta Magnolia. Guests love the fresh oysters and varied menu. The vibrant atmosphere is enhanced by live music, creating a "very enjoyable moment". Service is attentive, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

225 Reviews
  1. Dwain

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated adjacent to the speakers for the band. Ear splitting and could not hear each other talk. Server was friendly but disappeared for long periods of time. Food was good but we had to eat quickly and leave because of the loudspeakers.

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  2. Matthew

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the seafood gumbo and it was the best gumbo I have had. Hope to come back again

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  3. Robert

    New Orleans

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have stopped by Prejean’s a few times over the years of traveling past Lafayette, and we will be back again. We enjoyed our food, especially the gumbo and etouffe. Our waiter today was very attentive and pleasant. Glad we had time for lunch!

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  4. Anne

    Houston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve had better quality from Prejeans. Hoping they were just off.

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  5. Michelle

    Shreveport

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food was excellent. Has been awhile since I have been to Prejean’s and the reason was because the food quality had declined. This has been rectified by 100% and is top notch again. Service was excellent and very pleasant and attentive. Was a little disappointed because for a Saturday night there was not a live band to drown out the loud taking tables. All together it was a great night out

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  6. Delphine

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rapport qualité prix assez élevé. Par contre service rapide et agréable

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  7. Eve

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a very enjoyable moment, both for the music, the service and the food. A must do!

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  8. Susan

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always fantastic at Prejeans! Blue point crab claws are in season. You wanna go!

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  9. Angel

    VIP

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived after a long road trip and couldn’t have been happier with the level of service and quality of food. Excellent experience overall.

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  10. Dave

    VIP

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch experience! Awesome food and service! We received a great value for our dollars!

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FAQs

Prejean's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (337) 896-3247.

Prejean's Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 225 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Prejean's Restaurant

3480 NE Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA 70507

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gloria Switch
  • Area
    Lafayette
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 10:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cajun, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking available.
  • Public transit
    Taxi service available to all area hotels.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Mead
  • Entertainment
    Live traditional Cajun music every night from 7:00 PM, and on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. The restaurant is virtually a living museum of local wildlife, often hiding in the rafters.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (337) 896-3247
  • Catering
    Please Contact 337-896-3247 or email Reservations@Prejeans.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Two private rooms available. Poirier Room: Max of 45 guests, 20 person minimum before 3:00 PM and 30 person minimum after 3:00 PM, otherwise a room rental fee will apply. Three hour limit. Cypress Room is available for reserve Sunday through Thursday only and requires a minimum of 40 guests, and a maximum of 60. Reservations@Prejeans.com
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