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Don's Seafood - Lafayette, Lafayette, LA

Don's Seafood - Lafayette

4.7
4.7
363 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
4309 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Charming
  • 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.

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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
  • Website
    https://www.donsseafoodonline.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    4309 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
  • 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

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What 363 people are saying

Don's Seafood - Lafayette reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Lafayette

    Best Overall

  • Lafayette

    Best Value

  • Lafayette

    Good for groups

  • Lafayette

    Hot spot

  • Lafayette

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don's Seafood in Lafayette offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "five-star food quality" and a diverse menu catering to all tastes. Notable dishes include the "best oysters I have ever had" and delectable seafood options like charbroiled alligator. Guests praise the "phenomenal" service and vibrant atmosphere, despite occasional noise.
363 Reviews

  1. Carl

    Phoenix17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always reliable and excellent! Server was phenomenal, all food prepared exactly as ordered. Best place in town!

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  2. Susan VIP

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Five-star food quality at Don’s Seafood. The blackened catfish was thinly sautéed and seasoned to perfection. Paired with the green beans, it was a perfect combination. Highly recommend

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  3. Trudy

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleased with service and delicious food. Stuffed shrimp and shrimp dinner excellent. Seated in booth off bar area and noise level was high perhaps because booth was near an entrance of the bar.

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  4. Kelly VIP

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, atmosphere and service. We will return. Thanks!

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Central Texas23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at Dons 2 nights in a row. It was great both nights! Grilled oysters, gumbo, grilled black drum, and crawfish- all fabulous! Plus we loved Natalie, our server. We live in Texas, but can’t wait to return. Highly recommend!

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  6. Paul VIP

    New Orleans14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, nice atmosphere, good service. Can be noisy at times.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always! JP was wonderful and very accommodating!

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  8. Susan

    Baton Rouge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food good - not everything fried! Great service. Really good selection of local flavors.

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  9. Scott

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible! Maybe the best oysters I have ever had!

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  10. Theresa

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were taken care of from the time we got to the restrauant since our reservation with open table was done so efficiently! Dons service and the food was fabulous!

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Don's Seafood - Lafayette is rated 4.7 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.

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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

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