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Vestal Restaurant, Lafayette, LA

Vestal Restaurant

4.9
4.9
736 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
555 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Vestal, a live fire restaurant concept in the heart of downtown Lafayette. We provide a dining experience with a focus in providing excellent customer service, while creating a welcoming upbeat environment for people to gather and enjoy thoughtful, delicious food and beverage. At Vestal, we honor both tradition and innovation. We believe that food taste better when sourced from local vendors and artisans, is prepared by hand in house, and cooked over hot hard wood coals. We better serve our community by sourcing responsibly and implementing sustainable practices. Our bar program is built around flavor with little regard paid to name and branding of the spirit used. Please visit our website at www.vestalrestaurant.com for more details and to further explore our offerings and policies.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Cocktail & Oyster Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Kitchen Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sullivan Zant
  • Catering
    Please email management for catering and special events at guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please email all inquiries to guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
  • Area
    Lafayette
  • Parking details
    Parking Garage is located directly behind restaurant on Vermillion St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 736 people are saying

Vestal Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Innovative

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Healthy

  • Lafayette

    Best Overall

  • Lafayette

    Best Food

  • Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Lafayette

    Best Ambience

  • Lafayette

    Hot spot

  • Lafayette

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Lafayette

    Good for special occasions

  • Lafayette

    Lively

  • Lafayette

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vestal Restaurant in Lafayette is a standout dining spot praised for its "fantastic service" and "phenomenal food." Guests love the "incredible appetizers" and "best espresso martinis." The atmosphere is "chill" and "cozy," perfect for special occasions or date nights. Although "pricey," patrons agree it's "worth every penny."
736 Reviews
  1. Kip

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful experience. All recommendations were great. Seating is a bit crowded, but understandable for the space. Very impressed with the waitstaff--always attentive but not over-present. Will be back.

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  2. Brennan

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. Great drinks. Good ambiance. Had a great time here definitely would go back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Western NC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an incredible meal last night. Tried so many appetizers. Kale salad and crab spaghetti were next level. Maybe the best espresso martini I’ve ever had. Our server was friendly and everything arrived timely. It’s not a cheap restaurant but you absolutely get your money’s worth.

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  4. Andreas

    Unspecified2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Dieses Lokal hat gutes Essen ( vorallem aus dem Meer), jedoch ist es so laut, dass man nicht länger sitzen bleiben kann. Service bemüht , jedoch ohne Fachwissen betreffend Weine und Essen.

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  5. LaurinA

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for a special occasion. You don’t feel like you are in Lafayette, but transported somewhere else. Great chill vibes, nice subdued lighting, and great interior design.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we dine at Vestal, it’s always so satisfying! The service, food and atmosphere always reach our expectations. Vestal is a top restaurant for us and will continue to be.

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  7. Julie

    Baton Rouge1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experience was thoroughly enjoyable, thanks in large part to the impeccable service. Our waiter, whose name I believe was David or Daniel, struck the perfect balance between attentiveness and discretion. He provided thoughtful recommendations, engaged in pleasant conversation, and ensured a seamless flow to our meal without ever feeling intrusive. The wine selection impressed, particularly the robust Cabernet. We sampled the ribeye, half chicken, and duck-fat fingerling potatoes. The chicken was cooked to absolute perfection, yielding incredibly moist meat. Its accompanying potatoes were a revelation, a symphony of flavors that defied easy description. However, while the chicken's texture was flawless, I found it slightly under-seasoned, resulting in a somewhat muted flavor profile. The ribeye, ordered medium-rare, was another testament to the kitchen's technical skill. The sear was beautifully executed, and the interior was cooked precisely as requested. Unfortunately, like the chicken, it could have benefited from more robust seasoning. The accompanying duck-fat fingerling potatoes, which we also ordered as a side, were again exceptional – a burst of rich, savory flavors. These potatoes alone were a highlight of the meal. In summary, the restaurant excelled in service and the technical execution of its dishes. With a touch more emphasis on seasoning, the food would have been truly exceptional.

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  8. Alisha

    Denver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The appetizers and sides were great. We had the broccolini and Mac and cheese. Both fantastic. The steaks weren’t the best though. The meat was very high quality and seasoned fairly well but not cooked the best. Half of the steak was cooked to the correct medium rare, but then progressed to medium well the second half of the steak. The oven did not cook them evenly at all. We will be back to try some of their other entrees but will pass on the steaks.

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  9. Gerald VIP

    New Orleans12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Every time I have dined at Vestal has been a great experience!

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  10. Dean

    New Orleans82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are local. This is one of our favorite restaurants in Lafayette. If you’re visiting Lafayette you will enjoy this restaurant.

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Vestal Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 736 OpenTable diners.

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555 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

Additional information

  • Area
    Lafayette
  • Hours of Operation
    Cocktail & Oyster Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Kitchen Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Garage is located directly behind restaurant on Vermillion St.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sullivan Zant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please email management for catering and special events at guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please email all inquiries to guestservices@vestalrestaurant.com
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