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Vestal Restaurant, Lafayette, LA

Vestal Restaurant

4.8
4.8
687 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
Vestal, a live fire restaurant concept in the heart of downtown Lafayette. We provide a dining experience with a focus in providing excellent customer service, while creating a welcoming upbeat environment for people to gather and enjoy thoughtful, delicious food and beverage. At Vestal, we honor both tradition and innovation. We believe that food taste better when sourced from local vendors and artisans, is prepared by hand in house, and cooked over hot hard wood coals. We better serve our community by sourcing responsibly and implementing sustainable practices. Our bar program is built around flavor with little regard paid to name and branding of the spirit used. Please visit our website at www.vestalrestaurant.com for more details and to further explore our offerings and policies.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Cocktail & Oyster Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Kitchen Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (337) 534-0682
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sullivan Zant
  • Catering
    Please email management for catering and special events at guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please email all inquiries to guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
  • Neighborhood
    Lafayette
  • Parking details
    Parking Garage is located directly behind restaurant on Vermillion St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 687 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Ambiance

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Innovative

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Healthy

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Lively

  • Lafayette

    Best Overall

  • Lafayette

    Best Food

  • Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Lafayette

    Best Ambiance

  • Lafayette

    Best Value

  • Lafayette

    Great for fine wines

  • Lafayette

    Romantic

  • Lafayette

    Good for special occasions

  • Lafayette

    Lively

  • Lafayette

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vestal Restaurant in Lafayette is a haven for fine dining enthusiasts. With "amazing food, drinks, and service," it's the perfect spot for celebrations. Diners rave about the "wonderful experience," "great atmosphere," and "exceptional service." While it may be pricey for some, the "top-notch" quality and "spectacular" menu make it worth every visit.

687 Reviews
  1. Scott

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent had the crudo, focaccia and meatballs to start. Entrees half shell redfish, fresh catch and crab spaghetti. Service impeccable. vestal continues to be a leader in Lafayette restaurant scene

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  2. Dean

    New Orleans

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One our favorite restaurants in Lafayette. Great place to gather with friends. Food is outstanding and service is on point.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Tyler

    Baton Rouge

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Credit card charge on an $800+ bill is ridiculous but everything else was great!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Daniel

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far the best quality food and service in Lafayette.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. MelissaM

    Baton Rouge

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional restaurant! Wonderful staff, great atmosphere/ambiance and fabulous food. Sit at the counter to watch the show!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Paul

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Will return in future. Has been this good every visit

    1 person found this helpful

  7. David

    Baton Rouge

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks are amazing! Food and wait staff are excellent as well! Can’t wait to go back

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Emma

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is absolutely incredible and the staff is very nice and accommodating, the food was delicious and very easy on the stomach. So so so good

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Jeff

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was top notch! Steak and redfish were cooked to perfection as were our sides and apps. Probably the best crème brûlée we have ever had.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Leonard

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    With the upscale ambience and high prices, I anticipated a better experience than I had. Tables were so close together that passing between them was challenging and conversation among four of us became strained as the restaurant filled. Our servers were attentive and polite, but their casual attire seemed out of place. As a previous reviewer noted, recommendations seemed off point. We found the recommended pork porterhouse dry and flavorless. Beef short rib was good but very small. Redfish and ribeye were very good and highlights of our mains. Mushroom, squash, and pepper sides were just alright but pricey for small portions. Marrow and mussels were also just alright but pricey for fairly small portions. Desserts were the highlights, especially crème brûlée and mousse cake. Next time I want to spend $500 on dinner for four with one drink each, it won’t be at Vestal.

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Vestal Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 687 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Vestal Restaurant

555 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lafayette
  • Hours of operation
    Cocktail & Oyster Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Kitchen Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Garage is located directly behind restaurant on Vermillion St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sullivan Zant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (337) 534-0682
  • Catering
    Please email management for catering and special events at guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please email all inquiries to guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
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