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Cafe' Vermilionville

1304 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503-2906
337-237-0100
Ranked #41 of 314 restaurants in Lafayette
4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Cuisines: International
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Top Contributor
78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Just had the best darned lard biscuit I have ever had in my life. (and if you don't know what that is, you are really missing out on something fine.)

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Winchester, VA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

This restaurant is my favorite in southern Louisiana. I lived in New Orleans for 5 years and when we return to the state it's a mandatory trip westward and stopping here. Great food and great service. If you want a good LA meal expect to pay like you would in NOLA and don't rate it a one because $20 is... More

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Upscale restaurant in an old house, so charm is built into the experience. Service was excellent, without too much silly friendliness but not at all standoffish. They didn't, however, wait until we both were finished before clearing the plates, which is a mistake. Furthermore, the wine list was very limited (no Malbecs, for example) and they didn't have the Spanish... More

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Lafayette, Louisiana
Top Contributor
50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

This restaurant could be very good, and occaasionally, it is. The setting and atmosphere are quite pleasing, and service is attentive. But the food sometimes suffers from too much butter (yes, as a matter of fact, that is possible) and heavy sauces. And the overall quality of food and service doesn't always justify the expense.

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See 24 more reviews by shetlandskid for Lafayette
Hurst, TX
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2011
1
person found this review helpful

During a three night visit to Lafayette, and after reading reviews here about this restaurant, we made reservations before we left Ft Worth. Upon arrival they did not have a table quite ready, so with sincere apologies we were escorted to the bar for a brief moment or three. Let me say that when we first entered the restaurant both... More

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Shreveport, Louisiana
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2011

We started with the pan-seared crab cakes....Delicious. My husband got the steak which was superb and I got the grouper. It was awesome and the staff was outstanding. Everytime we go to Lafayette will definately eat there.

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Lafayette, Louisiana
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2011

Recent visit to this place to eat and visit with friends. I only could afford a cup of turkey and tasso gumbo and a caesar salad. The gumbo had way to much tasso in it. The smoke flavor of the tasso was so strong to be any good to eat. Tasso is not meant to used as a main meat... More

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Louisiana
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Went there with friends visiting from out of state. Waiter ignored us for 45 minutes or so. I expressed my dissatisfaction to him firmly but politely. Later that night after dining one of our party became desperately ill and remained so for a couple of days. I found the nexus my chastisement of the waiter and my friend's illness disturbing.... More

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Lafayette, Louisiana
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2010
1
person found this review helpful

The entre, salad, wine, service, and atmosphere was exceptional. One of the BEST places in Lafayette for fine dining.

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virginia
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2010
1
person found this review helpful

On our trip through "Cajun Country" we found Cafe Vermilionville to be the best restaurant we experienced. The menu is very creative and includes traditional dishes and a variety of wild game. We started our meal with the Crawfish Beignets, which included Fried Pickles. My husband chose Lapin Duet which was rabbit 2 ways with fabulous sides of Gnocchi in... More

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