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

Prejean's Restaurant

4.9
4.9
180 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun
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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!

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Website
    http://www.prejeans.com/
  • 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
  • Private party contact
    Amie Guilbeau: (337) 896-3247 ext. 221
  • Location
    3480 NE Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA 70507
  • Neighborhood
    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 180 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

180 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was excellent. Can get a bit loud at times

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  2. JennyA

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was spectacular! We had reservations and were taken care of immediately.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Met 6 lady friends for lunch. Service and food were excellent. 4 of us ordered the Catfish Atchafaylaya from the lunch menu which included crawfish etouffee, fried catfish filets, and corn machoux. All seasoned to perfection.

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  4. MrFast

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The tone before this, we left after 30 minutes without having additive even take out drink order. The time before that, the food just wasn't "Prejean's" quality. This trip, I'm so glad we have them another chance! Service was good. Chloe was attentive but not intrusive. The good was good enough to make it worth the drive again. I had the Pasta Camellia. The blackened Alfredo sauce was delicious. It's served with six fried shrimp and a crab cake. All were wonderful. My wife ordered the Crab Cakes Vermilion. Again, top notch. Even the green beans were passed around so everyone could taste them.

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  5. RandyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. I wish I could the young ladies name that waited on us. She was amazing.

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  6. AshtonO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, drinks, and service were exceptional. Will definitely go there again!

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  7. RedStickRefugee

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, our new go-to when in Lafayette.

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  8. ClaudeN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    All of our food was very good except for 2 that ordered fried seafood platers . The fried catfish was very oily tasting and not edible. The rest of the meal was excellent.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an awesome experience for 15 out of town guests. They had an incredible first impression of Lafayette and our cuisine.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service as always and the food was excellent!

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  11. DaleP

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable experience. Food was amazing. Chef came out to our table when we asked the manager to have him come. Commended him for a great presentation and tastefulness of food prepared. Will definitely return.

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  12. Haley

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was great. A little disappointed about being charged a 20% gratuity each for 6 people on top of a $4.94 non cash fee. Overall, it was great.

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  13. WendyB

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Appetizers and main dishes were excellent. The live cajun french band was great! Our waitress was fantastic. Our family dined to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. The band sang Happy Birthday to her! After dinner she commented that it was the best dining experience she had in a long time. Each person on our party of 8 was happy with their meal.

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  14. WilliamP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always a "fun" place with great Cajun food! will keep coming back again and again!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christmas gathering with friends

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  16. DonD

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and well prepared. The service was attentive and very efficient. Graduation party was satisfied and pleased. Thank you Prejean’s restaurant.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great atmosphere, great service! Oysters were amazing & our server even got us a last minute cake to help with our celebration

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  18. ZacharyG

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you’re not eating at Prejean’s what are you doing with your life?

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  19. DanaV

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and the service was awesome. The music was nice to listen to also

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  20. EricN

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was hard to hear each other talk over the music and the crowd. We had to shout. We ate the next night at Pizza Village, which was uncrowded and quiet so we had a nice conversation conversation at a table for eight. Everyone could hear

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  21. JamieC

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prejean’s is always a great time. The service was top notch for our large party. The even had live entertainment that we enjoyed. Food was great as always!

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  22. CEck2016

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant. Best place in town to get authentic Cajun food.

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  23. DianaK

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Brenen was great! We had a party of 12. Everyone ordered something different and all the food was amazing! We will definitely continue to dine here.

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  24. WendyT

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service was outstanding. Just wish a band was playing at the time we went but all in all it was great!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our family gathered at Prejeans, after a funeral. Prejeans and Grant (our waiter) had everything set up when we arrived and was prompt with everything. Thank you for the great service and delicious food.

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  26. LynneD

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent. Our server, Alyssa, was wonderful. My only negative comment would be that the hostess said we couldn’t eat at the “good” table because we had children with us. When I told her we were not going to sit by the bar (and that actually we could go eat elsewhere), we were moved back to the “good” table. The only thing different about it that I could tell was that it didn’t have the red and white check tablecloth. It was a very nice table, and the children didn’t even mess it up!

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  27. VickieO

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic! The Brussels Sprout appetizer could be my entree! It was delicious. The entire meal was great!

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  28. Sarah

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about it- we had a party of 6, we made reservations online and were seated immediately. SO EASY ! The live music was a nice surprise- great taste in songs. It’s a little over an Hour drive For us and we will def be back!

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  29. JH001

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very pleasant environment, great staff, and Excellent Food!

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  30. MaryS

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience Delicious food Attentive servers Wonderful atmosphere with Cajun music Will be back again SOON

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  31. LEANAH

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went with a large group for my Mom’s birthday. Great food! Our waitress, Ally, was attentive and had all our orders correct. I definitely recommend

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  32. hart7206

    New Orleans

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome! The menu, the service, the portions, and the flavor are all awesome ! A must-try if you want true authentic southwest Louisiana / cajun cusine ! This is not the same old Prjeans anymore! Awesome !

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My daughter and my birthdays. We enjoyed ourselves so much. The food was great and the service (Ashley) was awesome. Thank you

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  34. JoshC

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reservation was made sure no wait for the table. Server greeted us promptly and provided excellent service throughout our meal. I thought the drinks(beer specifically) was a bit ver priced. The food was delivered to the table hot and correct as ordered. Bathrooms were clean, fresh smelling and stocked appropriately. Overall great experience and it is our go to when we visit “home” from Texas! Laissez Les Bons Temp Rouler!

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  35. ashleym1489

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This is great food with a great Louisiana atmosphere.

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  36. christig

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Awesomeness food and fun atmosphere!

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  37. JeanneM

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s always been a pleasure bringing family to Prejeans. The food and service were excellent! Ashley, our server, was the best!

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  38. SamanthaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The manager accommodates our large and our server was nice. I would definitely return soon!

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  39. GabrielleB

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kids 8th grade dance!

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  40. KristiC

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our server, Lexie, was very efficient and attentative last evening. We had reservations and table Was ready when we arrived. Majority of guests reported great tasting food. We had shrimp Diane pasta and it was delicious. The fried green tomatoe appetizer could have been better. The tomatoes were not Cooked and hard. Everything else was great.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

Prejean's Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 180 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 PM
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Prejean's Restaurant

3480 NE Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA 70507

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gloria Switch
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Website
    http://www.prejeans.com/
  • 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
  • Private party contact
    Amie Guilbeau: (337) 896-3247 ext. 221
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