Lafayette, Louisiana has several years of history and French culture, with a distinctive heritage that locals call the "joie de vivre" (joy of life). From the upbeat tempo of the zydeco bands to the spicy, Creole cooking, Lafayette has earned its name as the unofficial capital of Cajun Country. When visiting this city, there are several attractions and activities to enjoy. You can tour the historic antebellum homes, enjoy a delicious meal from a local Cajun restaurant, or play a round of golf at the Wetlands Golf Course.
Prejean's Restaurant
Located in Lafayette, the heart of French Louisiana, Prejean's Restaurant was established in 1980 by Robert Guibeau. Voted Best Cajun Restaurant by Times of Acadiana in 2006 and 2007, this restaurant features several items to delight your palate. When visiting Prejean's, try one of the many Cajun delights, like crawfish boudin balls, seafood gumbo or crawfish bisque. To add fun to your casual dining experience, there are also live Cajun bands performing nightly, for your entertainment and enjoyment. If you're a traveling golfer, visit LeTriomphe Golf & Country Club, located only 23 miles from Prejean's Restaurant.
Prejean's Restaurant
3480 N.E. Evangeline Thruway (I-49)
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 896-3247
Prejeans.com
Café Vermilionville
The original inn, now known as Café Vermilionville, has many decades of history, dating back before 1818, when federal troops occupied the inn during the Civil War. This now-established eatery is filled with Cajun history and Acadian heritage, which makes it a great place for a good dining experience, since the early 1980s. When visiting Café Vermilionville, try one of the many Cajun dishes that are sure to entice your tastebuds. Enjoy the seafood gumbo or crawfish beignets for a quick starter, and complete your meal by having an entrée of Louisiana crab cakes or crab meat au gratin. If you're a traveling golfer or duffer, you can also play a relaxing round of golf at the Jay & Lionel Hebert Municipal Golf Course, located only seven minutes from the restaurant.
Café Vermilionville
121 Shirley Picard Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-0100
Cafev.com
Randol's Restaurant
Randol's Restaurant dates back to 1972. Whether you enjoy the alligator bites for an appetizer, or the 2007 World Champion crawfish etouffee as your main course, Randol's has a Cajun creation for everyone to enjoy. While visiting Randol's, you may also want to play a few rounds of golf at the LeTriomphe Golf & Country Club, located just a few miles from the restaurant.
Randol's Restaurant
2320 Kaliste Saloom Road
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 981-7080
Randols.com
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Based in Georgia, Loletrazina Church has been a professional freelance writer for 24 years. Church attended Delgado College with a major in surgical technology. She has written several published health care articles and advertisement publications for Internet sites such as eHow.com, KennethCole.com and Panasonic.com.
