Bosco’s Specialty Meats on the outskirts of Opelousas along Highway 190 on the way to the town of Port Barre, serves boudin, cracklins, and daily plate lunches. You can also stock up on your favorite meats from their freezer section including alligator sausage, buffalo chicken bites, jalapeño cheese bombers, stuffed crabs, and loaded baked potatoes.
DDee’s Café, located steps away from the Sunset Rail Stop Flea Market in the Rubboard Capital of the World, Sunset, Louisiana, is the place to go for a serene stop along the Corridor des Arts to enjoy plate lunches, soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts all inspired by Cajun recipes.
The owner, Darla Breaux, has created an atmosphere of calm and tranquility inside of this blue bungalow, but if you’re in a rush, you can get a “Bowl to Go”, a layered dish of delicious homemade food to your liking that you grab and go.
Private parties and catering available.
Whitetails Sports Bar and Grill continues to preserve and celebrate the food, music, and culture found in the small towns along the bayous of south Louisiana. The restaurant prides itself on being true to its roots and culture and being located near the Atchafalaya River in Krotz Springs makes this very easy. The decor has mounted deer heads, an antler chandelier, and more hunting memorabilia. The menu features an array of specialty sandwiches, like the Doe and Antler Burger, connecting to the restaurant name and image. There’s also a daily buffet with home-cooked meals, seafood, and homemade desserts. Large groups are welcome with reservations. Offsite catering and event planning are available.
Right next to the restaurant is a RV Campground. You can have an amazing dinner, sleep, then start your Louisiana outdoor adventure the next day at the nearby Sherburne Wildlife Management Area or Indian Bayou Reserve. These areas have hunting, fishing, hiking trails, and boat rentals.
The New Ronnie’s Cajun Café is a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Cajun style, in Eunice, Louisiana. The diner is conveniently located near local hotels and close to area attractions. Ronnie’s has a full menu that includes steaks, seafood platters, salads, and gumbo, but they specialize in good ole’ southern plate lunches.
Stelly’s is more than just a supermarket and restaurant; it’s a cache of historical keepsakes and an ex-officio community civic center. The grocery store/diner combo has been serving the people of Lebeau, Louisiana since 1920 and even famous travelers including Governor Huey P. Long and Conway Twitty. It’s located at the intersection of highways 71 and 10, making it a busy spot during lunch for Acadiana’s workforce. The diner is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and serves fried chicken, burgers, sandwiches, and old-fashioned plate lunches.
Formerly, the Old Schoolhouse Café, Duet’s is a 50’s style diner found at the heart of a 1930’s schoolhouse in Washington, Louisiana. Today, the two-story building is a treasure chest of antiques and collectibles called the Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall. Beside the old gym is where you’ll find the café, furnished with antiques and classic Hollywood memorabilia. Guests are even encouraged to sign the walls of the eatery, already filled with countless names of travelers visiting the historic steamboat town. Every weekend, the café serves hot plate lunches, poboys, burgers, and soda-fountain treats.
Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.
Sonya’s is a one-stop shop for soul food, donuts, burgers, and plate lunches in Opelousas. Start the day with waffles and chicken wings, beignets, or southern grits. You also won’t want to miss their down-home cooking for lunch. Fridays mean Catfish Courtbouillon over rice. During Mardi Gras season you can get delicious freshly baked king cakes.
Myran’s Maison de Manger has been serving Cajun cuisine in Arnaudville, Louisiana since 1979. This family-owned eatery overlooks Bayou Teche and is a big hit during crawfish season. Their menu includes a long list of tasty poboys, hamburgers, and plate lunch favorites like barbecue ribs and pork steaks. You can find the full menu at MyransCajun.com. For hot boiled crawfish, visit Myran’s during crawfish season.
Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.
Morrow’s Dinner is a good place for a quick bite to eat in Krotz Springs, Louisiana. Their short-order menu features hamburgers and poboys, but the restaurant also serves daily plate lunches and breakfast specials. Morrow’s is located inside of the Exxon Station along Highway 190.
Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.
Russell’s Food Center is a great place to stock up Cajun food products and take home a taste of Louisiana. George Clifton Coles and his wife, Nora Castille Coles opened a small grocer in 1934 in Arnaudville, selling mostly sugar, rice, flour, and some canned goods. Five generations later, it’s still a family-run grocery store that also offers boudin, plate lunches, and even catering for special events. The bakery offers a wide selection of fresh bread, daily including their brag-worthy olive loaf and sausage jalapeno cheese bread. The meat department is just as enticing with homemade sausage, pork tasso, and even beef tongue. Interested in what’s on the plate lunch menu? You can visit RussellsFoodCenter.com for a list of weekly specials.
Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.
