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Vestal Restaurant, Lafayette, LA

Vestal Restaurant

4.7
4.7
696 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Vestal, a live fire restaurant concept in the heart of downtown Lafayette. We provide a dining experience with a focus in providing excellent customer service, while creating a welcoming upbeat environment for people to gather and enjoy thoughtful, delicious food and beverage. At Vestal, we honor both tradition and innovation. We believe that food taste better when sourced from local vendors and artisans, is prepared by hand in house, and cooked over hot hard wood coals. We better serve our community by sourcing responsibly and implementing sustainable practices. Our bar program is built around flavor with little regard paid to name and branding of the spirit used. Please visit our website at www.vestalrestaurant.com for more details and to further explore our offerings and policies.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Cocktail & Oyster Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Kitchen Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (337) 534-0682
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sullivan Zant
  • Catering
    Please email management for catering and special events at guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please email all inquiries to guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Lafayette
  • Parking details
    Parking Garage is located directly behind restaurant on Vermillion St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 696 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Ambience

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Innovative

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Lively

  • Lafayette

    Best Overall

  • Lafayette

    Best Food

  • Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Lafayette

    Best Ambience

  • Lafayette

    Best Value

  • Lafayette

    Good for groups

  • Lafayette

    Hot spot

  • Lafayette

    Good for special occasions

  • Lafayette

    Lively

  • Lafayette

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vestal Restaurant offers a "phenomenal" dining experience in Lafayette, featuring "amazing" cuisine, exceptional service, and a "beautiful" atmosphere. Guests rave about the flavorful dishes, creative cocktails, and attentive staff. It's ideal for celebrations or a night out, with standout items like the "spectacular" redfish and crab spaghetti. Perfect for fine dining enthusiasts.

696 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Houston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks, food & service were all 5 star. Raw oysters, beef tartar and tuna were all exceptional. Warmed wedge salad is a show stopper. Don’t miss it. Steaks were delicious and cooked properly. Second time here and was just as memorable as the first. Best restaurant experience in Louisiana.

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  2. Krystal

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visiting from NYC..it was great food, ambience and service! Will def come back again. Server made the experience even better..attentive, friendly and offered recommendations!

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  3. Roland

    Memphis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First timer, had great experience. Wished the menu had more choices on entre’s.

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  4. Mark

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a great atmosphere with great food and service

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  5. Jaclyn

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible and the staff is always so professional!

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  6. Cailin

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 we loved our experience! The waiter was kind and the champagne for our anniversary was so sweet!

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  7. Melissa

    VIP

    Baton Rouge

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lafayette downtown gem! Perfect for celebrations or a couples dinner or a girls Night out. Lovely ambiance, fabulous food and great service.

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  8. Lily

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, inventive food in the heart of downtown Lafayette. Definitely a must visit.

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  9. Scott

    VIP

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent had the crudo, focaccia and meatballs to start. Entrees half shell redfish, fresh catch and crab spaghetti. Service impeccable. vestal continues to be a leader in Lafayette restaurant scene

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  10. Dean

    New Orleans

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One our favorite restaurants in Lafayette. Great place to gather with friends. Food is outstanding and service is on point.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Vestal Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 696 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 17 times today
Google Map for Vestal Restaurant

555 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Lafayette
  • Hours of Operation
    Cocktail & Oyster Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Kitchen Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Garage is located directly behind restaurant on Vermillion St.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sullivan Zant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (337) 534-0682
  • Catering
    Please email management for catering and special events at guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please email all inquiries to guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
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