Cafe Josephine

4.6 (806)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

818 Napoleon Ave, Sunset, LA 70584-6118

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Cafe Josephine

4.6

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Lafayette

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 7, 2026

9:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

Chef Troy Bijeaux wants to welcome everyone to Cafe Josephine. We have many spectacular dishes, but our signature dishes are both our steaks and oysters. They can be seen getting prepared and cooked at our oyster bar. Its a great time to speak with Chef and others around you.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Cajun
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(337) 662-0008
Website
http://www.cafejosephinesunset.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Outside catering available. Please call us with any questions or menu options at 337-662-0008.
Private party facilities
Please call us for any private parties at 337-662-0008

Location
818 Napoleon Ave, Sunset, LA 70584-6118
Neighborhood
Lafayette
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Weekly Oyster Specials
1 - 6 people
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Join us Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5-9pm for our Weekly Oyster Specials! Oysters are served by the dozen. Raw Oysters are $16.99 and our Chargrilled Oysters are $18.99. This offer is available for dine-in only.

Concierge
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Napoleon Dynamite$10.99
Grilled chicken, Pepper Jack cheese, jalapenos, and tomatoes
Grilled Shrimp$10.99
Shrimp served with spinach, roasted garlic, and tomatoes. Drizzled with olive oil
Grilled Tuna$19.99
Tuna tacos filled with sashimi grade (rare) seared tuna. Topped with crunchy coleslaw, spicy mayonnaise, pecan pepper jelly, and Sriracha
Zydeco Shrimp$11.99
Fried shrimp served with lettuce, crunchy coleslaw, spicy mayonnaise, pecan pepper jelly, and Sriracha
Duck Tacos$22.99
Duck tacos filled with lettuce, tipped with duck cracklings, orange glaze, orange candy peel.

Paninis

All paninis are served with French fries

Grilled Eggplant$9.99
Grilled eggplant, roasted garlic, tomatoes, and Pepper Jack cheese
Turkey, Bacon, and Swiss$12.99
Turkey, bacon, and Swiss cheese. Served with raspberry sauce for dipping
Shrimp and Eggplant$12.99
Grilled shrimp and eggplant, roasted garlic, tomatoes, and Pepper Jack cheese. Drizzled with olive oil

Po-Boys and Sandwiches

All poboys and sandwiches are served with French fries

Fried Shrimp, Fish, or Oyster Po-Boy
Dressed with spicy mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato
- Shrimp$12.99
- Fish$9.99
- Oyster$13.99

Specialities

Eggplant Crab$12.99
Two eggplant medallions fried and layered with a grilled tomato. Topped with a creamy lump crabmeat sauce. Served with one fried shrimp
Shrimp and Grits$12.99
Four grilled shrimp with cheesy corn grits
Lump Crabmeat and Boiled Shrimp Salad$19.99
Locally grown lettuce, jumbo lump crab meat, boiled shrimp, green onions, sweet drop peppers. Drizzled with Meyer's lemon olive oil
Beef Tongue$17.99
Served in rich brown gravy with smothered cabbage over rice
Ribeye Tips$28.99
Ribeye Tips in a gravy served with smothered green beans over rice

Grilled Burgers - Ground Fresh Daily

All burgers are served with French Fries

Old Fashion Hamburger$14.50
Dressed with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions. (no side)
Loaded Burger$19.99
Dressed with bacon, lettuce, mayonnaise, pickles, grilled onions, Swiss, Pepper Jack, and American cheese. Served with fries

Sides

House Made French Fries
House Made Onion Rings
House Made Sweet Potato Fries
House Made Eggplant Fries

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Cafe Josephine.

4.6

(806)

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Innovative
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Neighborhood gem
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Steakhouse
Lafayette
Good for groups
Lafayette
Hot spot
Lafayette
Neighborhood gem
Lafayette
Good for special occasions
Lafayette
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Josephine offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Standout dishes include charbroiled oysters, crab egg rolls, and filet steak. The atmosphere is "relaxing," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Some reviews note "outstanding" staff like Tracy and Macy, enhancing the experience further.

806 Reviews

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William
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite Louisiana restaurant. We are from Las Vegas and all the time were visiting my mom we have to have Dinner at Cafe Josephine. Service and food are unbeatable.
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mark
New Orleans4 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 30, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Grilled oysters were a tad too salty and lacking in flavor. my wife's fried egg plant was under flavored also. The fried shrimp were very good.
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Beth
New Orleans4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated immediately. The service was great and the food exceeded our expectations! We will definitely dine here again.
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Ateya
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 16, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you go ask For Tracy. She is the best. She knows her food. Best oysters….hands down. Crab egg rolls are a must!
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Bonnie Gold
New Orleans6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious anniversary dinner as always! Service was outstanding and friendly staff.
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Patricia
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went on a Thursday on the recommendation of a friend. The charbroiled oysters were phenomenal! The filets, while pricey, were melt-in-your mouth. Even the sides and the biscuits were above par. Will definitely go there again!
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OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had a date night and everything was perfect! The only problem is we live 5 minutes away so it's tempting to go often. Ha!
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Monakia
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined on September 19, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Long wait, waiter let our food sit in the back for a long time but we were compensated for our wait. The food was amazing, it was hot and smoky in n the restaurant because it has an open grill. But we will go there again
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Ronnie
Baton Rouge2 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 16, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Have been to Cafe Josephine several times before, it’s just not the same. Food was good, service was great. But the whole experience with atmosphere being mediocre. I don’t mind paying the price, but it’s not anywhere close to what it used to be, or should be for the price. Sorry, but I was very disappointed, and won’t go back, unless things change.
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Keena
Baton Rouge1 review
5.0
Dined on September 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Young chef did an amazing job with the steak and oysters.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Cajun
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(337) 662-0008
Website
http://www.cafejosephinesunset.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Outside catering available. Please call us with any questions or menu options at 337-662-0008.
Private party facilities
Please call us for any private parties at 337-662-0008

Location
818 Napoleon Ave, Sunset, LA 70584-6118
Neighborhood
Lafayette
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Cafe Josephine sees its peak crowds on Friday and Saturday evenings, while lunches tend to be quieter, guests report being seated promptly and enjoying a calm midday meal.

Cafe Josephine feels cozy and welcoming, an open oyster bar and grill let you watch chefs at work, and many guests praise it as a favorite date‑night and special‑occasion spot.

For a quieter, more relaxed visit, aim for a weekday dinner (Tuesday–Thursday) or arrive right at opening (around 5:00 pm); Friday and Saturday evenings tend to be busiest and loudest.

Guests describe portions at Cafe Josephine as generous, reviewers explicitly call portions “very generous” and note steaks (a 14-ounce ribeye) that felt even larger than listed.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formal wear; many guests treat Cafe Josephine as a date‑night or special‑occasion steakhouse.

Yes, families dine here regularly and staff are welcoming to children; guests note family meals and staff even packing biscuits for a toddler during visits.

Yes, Cafe Josephine is a popular date-night choice: guests call it their go-to spot and several couples report celebrating anniversaries there with excellent meals and attentive service.

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Cafe Josephine

4.6

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Lafayette

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 7, 2026

9:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Cafe Josephine

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Cafe Josephine

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Weekly Oyster Specials

Iceberg Lettuce Cups or Soft Tacos

Napoleon Dynamite$10.99

Grilled Shrimp$10.99

Grilled Tuna$19.99

Zydeco Shrimp$11.99

Duck Tacos$22.99

Paninis

Grilled Eggplant$9.99

Turkey, Bacon, and Swiss$12.99

Shrimp and Eggplant$12.99

Po-Boys and Sandwiches

Fried Shrimp, Fish, or Oyster Po-Boy

Specialities

Eggplant Crab$12.99

Shrimp and Grits$12.99

Lump Crabmeat and Boiled Shrimp Salad$19.99

Beef Tongue$17.99

Ribeye Tips$28.99

Grilled Burgers - Ground Fresh Daily

Old Fashion Hamburger$14.50

Loaded Burger$19.99

Sides

House Made French Fries

House Made Onion Rings

House Made Sweet Potato Fries

House Made Eggplant Fries

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