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Don's Seafood - Lafayette, Lafayette, LA

Don's Seafood - Lafayette

4.8
4.8
344 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
The truth is, you don't become a Louisiana favorite just by putting the word "authentic" on your sign. When you've served Cajun meals as long as we have, you learn the difference between real food and a bland imitation, and our guests know it too. Grilled, fried or on ice-there's time cooked into every dish and time spent on every home cooked recipe, so that every aroma, every bite, every sip and every gathering is memorable. We've spent more than 80 years creating a recipe for something much greater than a place for a lunch break or night out. It's a place to share (or keep the whole plate to yourself), a place where you always have a seat ready at the table and a place where you're always part of the family.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 10:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (337) 981-1141
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering menu available at donsseafoodonline.com
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private room with two televisions.
  • Neighborhood
    Lafayette
  • Cross street
    Brentwood Blvd.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Bus Stops in front of restaurant
  • Entertainment
    Oyster Bar & Grill
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 344 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Hot spot

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Good for special occasions

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Lively

  • Lafayette

    Best Overall

  • Lafayette

    Best Food

  • Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Lafayette

    Best Value

  • Lafayette

    Hot spot

  • Lafayette

    Good for special occasions

  • Lafayette

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don's Seafood in Lafayette offers a memorable dining experience with "great food and service." Highlights include the "best Old Fashioned in town," sweet oysters, and perfectly cooked shrimp. The restaurant's atmosphere is lively, and the service, especially from staff like Jacob and Bou, is "outstanding." Reasonable prices and delicious seafood make it a local favorite.

344 Reviews
  1. David

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The charbroiled alligator was the best ever. Paired with an espresso martini the meal was a total success.

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  2. Gerald

    VIP

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    WAY too noisy, but we were in the bar, so that probably should have been expected. Paid $16 for their top shelf margarita, which was awful! Food and service were good, but that will be my last time getting a table in the bar or getting a margarita!

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  3. Chuck

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and our waitress, Kelly was awesome!

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  4. Lynn

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bou, our server, was outstanding. Gumbo is to die for! Everything was great. Main course Food was warm not hot, except for the shrimp.

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  5. Brandon

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great atmosphere and great service!

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  6. Shawn

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely Loved everything we had!! We will be back!

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  7. Leah

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! Definitely a restaurant in our regular rotation.

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  8. Debbie

    VIP

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Riley’s service was top notch. Attentive, efficient and warm. Appreciated the teamwork from other staff members who delivered food.

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  9. Chrisjonna

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak, shrimp and desert were all delicious. The service was good and the atmosphere was very nice.

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  10. Paul

    Brighton

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Lots of atmosphere and great service. Traditional local seafood.

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FAQs

Don's Seafood - Lafayette is rated 4.8 stars by 344 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Don's Seafood - Lafayette

4309 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Brentwood Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Lafayette
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 10:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Bus Stops in front of restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Oyster Bar & Grill
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (337) 981-1141
  • Catering
    Catering menu available at donsseafoodonline.com
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private room with two televisions.
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