14 Jul 2018

Soileau’s Dinner Club

2024-10-21T15:34:34-05:00

Soileau’s Dinner Club is a family-owned and operated, second and third-generation restaurant in Opelousas, Louisiana. In 1937, Clarence Soileau opened the diner, and since then the restaurant has created many memories for locals and travels. Back then, the popular menu item was a barbecue dinner for 35 cents, but today, diners can enjoy Cajun and Creole favorites such as seafood gumbo, red snapper, or Catfish Opelousas. You can learn more about Soileau’s history or see the full menu at Soileaus.com.

Soileau's Dinner Club in Opelousas, Louisiana
Soileau's Dinner Club in Opelousas, Louisiana
Soileau's Dinner Club in Opelousas, Louisiana
Soileau’s Dinner Club2024-10-21T15:34:34-05:00
14 Jul 2018

Sebastien’s West End Seafood Market

2024-10-21T15:33:12-05:00

Sebastien’s West End is a family-owned, second-generation seafood market in Opelousas, Louisiana. The owner, Sharon Sebastien, has been in the family business for over 20 years. She has a good relationship with the local fishermen and carries a large variety of fresh, wild-caught seafood. Their normal stock includes catfish, garfish, gulf coast shrimp, crabs, snapping turtle, and frog legs – ingredients that make a good court bouillon, etouffée, or gumbo. Their friendly staff can also provide recipe ideas and general information about each item in the case.

Read more about Sebastien’s at AcadianaTable.com and find a Catfish Head Stew recipe!

Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.

Sebastien's West End Seafood Market, Opelousas, Louisiana
Sebastien's West End Seafood Market, Opelousas, Louisiana
Sebastien's West End Seafood Market, Opelousas, Louisiana

Sebastien’s West End Seafood Market2024-10-21T15:33:12-05:00
14 Jul 2018

Savoie’s Foods

2024-10-21T15:32:16-05:00

It’s products like Savoie’s old-fashioned roux and rice dressing mix that make life in the kitchen much simpler. You might hear that a homemade roux is the best, but most Louisiana natives will tell you that the stuff in the jar is just as good. Savoie’s made its humble beginnings in 1949 as a small grocery store, here in St. Landry Parish. However, today Savoie’s is one of the most well-known, nationally recognized Cajun food companies. You can visit Savoie’s Food at their home base in Opelousas, Louisiana, and stock up on smoked pork sausage, smoked tasso, boudin, and other products.

Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.

Savoie’s Foods2024-10-21T15:32:16-05:00
14 Jul 2018

Mikey’s Donut King

2020-01-29T16:19:51-06:00

Mikey’s Donut King specializes in treats you can really sink your teeth into. Offering an array of different donuts and fillings, the shop really gets creative during the Mardi Gras season. Expect to find purple, green, and gold cinnamon rolls stuffed with cream cheese and beautiful, doughy king cakes. The shop in located in Opelousas, Louisiana, right next to the Farmer’s Market Pavilion and Le Vieux Village Heritage Park.

Mikey’s Donut King2020-01-29T16:19:51-06:00
14 Jul 2018

Mama’s Fried Chicken

2024-10-21T15:28:16-05:00

Mama’s Fried Chicken has been serving hungry locals in Opelousas for more than 25 years. Dine in or drive-thru for crispy fried chicken, tenders, rice dressing, gumbo, homemade biscuits, and their famous chicken salad sandwiches. For dessert, try the funnel cakes or their fried Oreos. Mama’s also offers catering trays for meetings and special events.

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Mama's Fried Chicken, Fried Oreos, Opelousas, Louisiana
Mama's Fried Chicken, Fried Shrimp Salad, Opelousas, Louisiana
Mama's Fried Chicken, Fried Pickles, Opelousas, Louisiana
Mama’s Fried Chicken2024-10-21T15:28:16-05:00
14 Jul 2018

Ray’s Grocery Plus

2022-08-16T15:27:44-05:00

For three generations, the original Ray’s boudin recipe has been breakfast, lunch, and even a mid-afternoon snack for residents of Opelousas, Louisiana. At Ray’s Grocery Plus, the original link isn’t the only crowd pleaser. Crawfish boudin, pepper jack cheese stuffed boudin balls, and a sweet potato biscuit also prove to be popular with hungry visitors and locals. The convenient store’s real specialty is the sweet potato breakfast biscuit, a sandwich made with a fried boudin patty, house-made bacon, and a drizzle of cane syrup. With a wide selection of craft beer in their coolers, you can even wash it all down with a bottle of LA-31 Bière Pâle by Bayou Teche Brewing.

Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.

Ray’s Grocery Plus2022-08-16T15:27:44-05:00
14 Jul 2018

Pearl’s Country Kitchen

2024-10-21T15:30:05-05:00

Pearl’s Country Kitchen is a local favorite for those looking for a Creole-style lunch in Opelousas. The restaurant has a Creole buffet with a different menu each day. You can also order juicy hamburgers and Louisiana-style poboys off of the menu. Pearl’s also makes specialty cakes and offers catering for meetings and special events.

  • Monday-Friday 10:30am-5pm

  • 337-594-8899

  • 8247 Highway 182, Opelousas, Louisiana 70570

Pearl’s Country Kitchen2024-10-21T15:30:05-05:00
14 Jul 2018

Lavergne’s Cajun Kitchen

2022-08-16T14:56:22-05:00

Stop at Lavergne’s Kitchen for a quick snack, some breakfast boudin, or one of their home-cooked plate lunches. Lunches range from seafood to stews and come with a homemade dessert and choice of cornbread or a roll. For an extra kick, try adding a dash of their house-made seasoning blend, Paw’s and Poppy’s Seasoning. Lavergne’s is located in Lawtell, Louisiana, a small community just west of Opelousas.

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13 Jul 2018

Kelly’s Country Meat Block & Diner

2024-10-21T15:21:45-05:00

Due to renovations, the diner portion will be closed, but Kelly’s will still serve to-go orders during regular hours.

Kelly’s is both a country diner and meat market in Opelousas, Louisiana. The diner serves hearty, homemade plate lunches every day of the week. The menu also features juicy burgers, poboys, and barbecue specials. For a list of lunches, check their Facebook page where the menu is updated daily. Next door, at the butcher block, they sell specialty meats, local seasonings, and Kelly’s own sauces and preserves.

Kelly's Country Meat Block in Opelousas, Louisiana
Kellys Country Meat Block in Opelousas,, Louisiana
Kelly's Country Meat Block in Opelousas, Louisiana
Kelly’s Country Meat Block & Diner2024-10-21T15:21:45-05:00
13 Jul 2018

Joe’s Sandwich Shop

2024-10-21T15:20:11-05:00

Joe’s Sandwich Shop was established in 1941 in Opelousas, Louisiana. Locals still love to get a fried chicken sandwich or poboy during the work week. The sandwich shop also serves breakfast and dinner with a menu that features burgers, poboys, fried seafood, and chicken. Plate lunches are served Monday through Friday. For meetings and special events, ask Joe’s about their party trays.

  • Monday-Friday 9am-6pm

  • 337-942-5163

  • 1633 West Vine Street, Opelousas, Louisiana 70570

Joe’s Sandwich Shop2024-10-21T15:20:11-05:00

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