The Back Yard Food Truck Park is a meeting place of Acadiana’s food truck favorites in Opelousas, Louisiana. A revolving door of food trucks with a dog park and outdoor activities like cornhole and life-sized chess planned for the site, this food truck park is where you can eat great food and enjoy some outdoor fun. Check out their Facebook for updates on what food trucks are available.
This restaurant is located inside of Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino in Opelousas, Louisiana. Infusion Casual Cuisine carries items like crispy gator bites which is buttermilk marinated alligator in a rémoulade to burgers and poboys. You might also like their fried chicken stuffed potato which is a loaded baked potato stuffed with crispy chicken tenders and covered in country-style white gravy.
Whether you want to grab a table for a relaxed, leisurely meal or get a quick bite, Infusion’s traditional American food has got you covered.
From Louisiana classics like jambalaya and blackened redfish to charcuterie boards and spicy chicken sandwiches, Kayenne’s Bar & Grill in Opelousas is a restaurant for those looking for comfort food with a high-end twist. Located in the old Frank’s Poboys, the relaxed atmosphere is perfect for date night or a weekday lunch. Grab some beer on tap and check out their wall of Louisiana-themed posters and artwork.
Delicious Louisiana Cajun & Creole food classics like fried alligator, crawfish étouffée, gumbo, and a brunch menu that will blow you out of the water await at the reopening of this historic Opelousas, Louisiana restaurant. Toby’s Little Lodge had a history of dancing, music, and illegal gambling in the 60’s. The original building burned down tragically in 2022. The restaurant has now reopened in downtown Opelousas in what used to be Beau’s Garage. With live music on the weekends and food that can’t be beaten, it’s the perfect place to pass a good time once again.
On an early morning in downtown Opelousas, you’ll find the locals sipping coffee or reading the paper at what used to be the old Palace Café. In 1927 Greek immigrants, Mama and Papa Doucas, opened what was then known as The Palace Sandwich Shop. They specialized in Creole and Cajun dishes, such as their famous crawfish bisque and fried chicken salad. The café remained a historical gem for the city until it closed in 2019.
Chicorys Coffee & Café owners, Wesley Guidroz and Patricia Lewis, are breathing new life into the historic café. They outgrew their Grand Coteau location and are reopening as Chicorys at the Palace. They are bringing their wide selection of specialty coffees, smoothies, and breakfast and lunch items, as well as their bookish signature style, while keeping true to the history of the Palace.
The Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant provides a truly unique dining experience in Washington, Louisiana, the third oldest establishment in the state. This historic, bousillage structure, located in the heart of the old steamboat port, offers guests a step back in time. In fact, it is the last of the old steamboat warehouses still standing on Bayou Courtableau. The building was constructed in the 1820s and originally stored cotton before it was restored in 1977 as a fine-dining restaurant. Today, a massive collection of antiques are on display and exposed brick walls set the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. Try Chef Jason Huguet’s signature dishes such as Steak Lafitte or the soft shell crabs. Click here for the Steamboat Gang Plank Ribeye and Crawfish Étouffée Recipe feature on LouisianaTravel.com.
The building’s rich history and rumors of paranormal activity have attracted tourists, ghosts hunters, bloggers, and writers. Restaurant staff will tell you fascinating stories about creepy encounters, enough to give you the frissons (chills)! Even formal investigations have even taken place, but what’s really spooky is how good the food is! The owner-chef, Jason Huguet, has received multiple awards and gold medals for menu items such as Eggplant Belle Rose, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, and Sidesaddle Angels.
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.
Java Square serves a light lunch and locally roasted coffee in historic downtown Opelousas. The café is located in the old Parish & Trust Bank building, built in 1927. Even the old bank vault is accessible and has been converted into a cozy seating area for guests. You can get a discount on your coffee if you take photos and post to Social Media.
Java Square serves a variety of coffee drinks but always serves Rêve coffee, a micro-roaster located in Lafayette, Louisiana. Bags of Rêve coffee, fresh or ground, are also available for purchase. For lunch, enjoy gourmet soups, sandwiches, and sweets. Java Square can also accommodate groups upstairs in the private balcony dining area.
After a long day of shopping in Sunset, Louisiana, take a break at Café Josephine. The menu is best described as southern comfort meets gourmet cuisine. Chef Troy gets creative with traditional dishes, adding his own unique flair, while still staying true to the local food culture. His menu features classic Louisiana-style comfort foods like shrimp and grits or seafood gumbo. However, if you’re looking something different you can also find dishes like his famous Zydeco Tacos, spiked with a drizzle of Sriracha and pecan pepper jelly.
Here’s a tip from the locals; don’t go hog-wild on their famous cheddar biscuits. It’s all too tempting! Save some room the main course, a few cocktails, and dessert, or sample fresh and charbroiled seafood at the oyster bar.
Brent and his wife Lucy have been catering special events since the 1980s, but now you can enjoy Chef Brent’s Cajun cooking anytime. Enjoy dinner or a plate lunch at his sit-down dinner, Brent’s Catering, in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. Their restaurant menu features Cajun cuisine favorites, gourmet salads, burgers, and wraps.
The Leblanc family is still in the catering business and offers onsite and offsite services. Visit BrentsCatering.com for menus or booking information, and check Brent’s Facebook page for daily lunch specials.
