14 Jul 2018

Duet’s Cafe

2025-03-14T15:57:02-05:00

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.

Old Schoolhouse Cafe in Washington, Louisiana
Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall in Washington, Louisiana
Old Schoolhouse Cafe in Washington, Louisiana
Duet’s Cafe2025-03-14T15:57:02-05:00
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

Myran’s Maison de Manger

2021-03-11T13:11:26-06:00

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.

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Myran’s Maison de Manger2021-03-11T13:11:26-06:00
14 Jul 2018

Silver Slipper, Cajun Hibachi Grill

2025-03-14T16:19:34-05:00

For the locals of Leonville, Louisiana and its surrounding areas, the Silver Slipper is a historic landmark filled with memories of dances and good times. In the ’30s and ’40s, the Silver Slipper was a popular barroom, with a small grocery store open during daylight hours. According to the owner, you’d go there to eat, sleep, or fight. Today, people drive the scenic, country roads of Leonville and Arnaudville for Silver Slipper’s Cajun-Asian fusion cuisine and live music. The chef prepares sushi and hibachi meals, Cajun-style, using local sauces, seasoning, and ingredients. The menu also features Louisiana classics like crab cakes, poboys, and gumbo.

If it’s coffee you crave, you can check out Lexta’s Southern Brew located inside for your specialty coffee fix.

The Silver Slipper Cajun Hibachi Grill is located just on the outskirts of Arnaudville, in Leonville, Louisiana. The restaurant is located on peaceful Bayou Teche and the owner has plans to restore the pier for boat docking.

  • Wednesday-Thursday 10am-9pm | Friday-Saturday 10am-10:30pm | Sunday 9am-2pm

  • 337-595-5080

  • 2818 Highway 31, Arnaudville, Louisiana 70512

  • The Silver Slipper Facebook

The Silver Slipper, Leonville, Louisiana
The Silver Slipper, Leonville, Louisiana
The Silver Slipper, Leonville, Louisiana

Silver Slipper, Cajun Hibachi Grill2025-03-14T16:19:34-05:00
14 Jul 2018

Morrow’s Diner

2024-10-21T14:50:29-05:00

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.

Morrow’s Diner2024-10-21T14:50:29-05:00
14 Jul 2018

Ruby’s Cafe

2022-03-25T15:00:12-05:00

For over 30 years, Ruby’s Café has kept locals coming back for more in downtown Eunice, Louisiana. By now, locals know the lunch menu by heart and there’s a reason why it hasn’t changed in the last three decades – because the recipes are tried and true. Every Monday, baked chicken is served. Tuesdays, the restaurant fries up thick, juicy pork chops. Wednesday, they prepare a Louisiana specialty called Cajun smoked ponce. Thursday is pork ribs, and Friday, they serve their famous crawfish étouffée over fried eggplant. More options are available on the menu, but these are the old favorites everyone looks forward to each week. The restaurant is also open for breakfast, so drop in for their homemade biscuits and jelly.

Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.

  • Monday-Friday 6am-2pm

  • 337-550-7665 | 337-546-0903

  • 221 West Walnut Avenue, Eunice, Louisiana 70535

Ruby’s Cafe2022-03-25T15:00:12-05:00
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

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.

Lavergne’s Cajun Kitchen2022-08-16T14:56:22-05:00
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

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