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

Prejean's Restaurant

4.6
4.6
236 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for groups
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!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Mead

What 236 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Child-friendly

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Hot spot

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Great for scenic views

  • Lafayette

    Best Value

  • Lafayette

    Good for groups

  • Lafayette

    Hot spot

  • Lafayette

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Lafayette

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prejean's Restaurant is celebrated for its "delicious" Cajun and Creole dishes, offering a "relaxed, delicious evening out." Guests rave about the "exceptional" service and the "amazing" live music. Highlights include the seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee, and char-broiled oysters. Reservations ensure prompt seating for a memorable dining experience.

236 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food and the live music. Very family friendly atmosphere.

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  2. Merrill

    Baton Rouge1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Table sitting that night was in an enclosed porch was not up the par with the rest of the restaurant, it looks like it’s an after thought to get more room for sitting , no atmosphere , and no music . the wall between that room and the bar should be open up to expose more of the restaurant setting, and the music can be hear. It’s to isolated in that area, if I have to sitting in that area again , I will leave !

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  3. Stephen VIP

    New Orleans4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good Crab claws sautéed were really tough

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  4. Kayla

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and our server was amazing! Would definitely recommend!! 5 stars!!

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  5. Jennifer

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cajun taste, Great seasoning, easy reservation.

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  6. Gabi

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bed experience! Food was delicious and service was great! Went on a Sunday for lunch and got to enjoy some good Cajun music. Definitely recommend!

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  7. Jamie

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding! We had two appetizers-chicken cracklins and char-broiled oysters. Both were phenomenal. And we got the shrimp trinity and crawfish enchiladas as our entrees; both of which were also delicious. My husband and I really enjoyed our date night.

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  8. Kevin

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great as usual. We will be back.

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  9. SUSAN

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were 15 minutes early. Not a problem. We each ordered something different and all was delicious and fresh. Service was perfect even with the training of a new staff member. The noise level was perfect for those of us that are considered “seniors”. All and all we would certainly recommend Prejean’s either to locals and those passing through town. You will not be disappointed.

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  10. Liz

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven't been to Prejean's since it re-opened. Our waitress was so kind and polite to move us, when my cranky visiting relatives had an issue with sitting next to the band (even though the music was not blaring and very good!). The food was absolutely delicious, and cooked to perfection. I had the hamburger steak and garlic mashed potatoes. Sooo good. Everyone had seafood and they were all pleased with how good it was. I will go back. Kudos to bringing back a restaurant that had died.

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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 4.6 stars by 236 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Prejean's Restaurant

3480 NE Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA 70507

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Mead
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