Prejean's Restaurant

Name: Prejean's Restaurant
Address: 3480 NE Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA, United States, 70507
Telephone: (337) 896-3247
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

225 Reviews

$30 and under

Cajun

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 11 times today

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Prejean's Restaurant is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Conveniently located on I49 North, just 2 miles north of I-10 in Lafayette, LA awaits Big Al, our 14-foot stuffed gator to welcome you to our warm, friendly, and casual atmosphere. Mouth watering Char-Grilled Oysters served up with a bowl of one of our Signature Gumbos or maybe a perfectly cooked juicy Steak are just some of our menu offerings that are sure to delight.

After 40 years of ownership under the Guilbeau Family, Prejean’s started a new chapter in November 2020! New owners Tim Metcalf, Greg Metcalf, & Ken Boudreaux bring a combined 75+ years of restaurant experience & a new attitude to the iconic Prejean’s Restaurant.

Our Mission is simple …
Buy the best food we can & cook it as Cajuns do.
Simply Cajun!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cajun, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Steak
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 10:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 10:30–22:00 Sun 10:30–16:00
Phone number
(337) 896-3247
Website
http://www.prejeans.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Matthew Mead
Catering
Please Contact 337-896-3247 or email Reservations@Prejeans.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Two private rooms available. Poirier Room: Max of 45 guests, 20 person minimum before 3:00 PM and 30 person minimum after 3:00 PM, otherwise a room rental fee will apply. Three hour limit. Cypress Room is available for reserve Sunday through Thursday only and requires a minimum of 40 guests, and a maximum of 60. Reservations@Prejeans.com

Location
3480 NE Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA 70507
Area
Lafayette
Cross Street
Gloria Switch
Parking details
Plenty of parking available.
Public transit
Taxi service available to all area hotels.
Entertainment
Live traditional Cajun music every night from 7:00 PM, and on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. The restaurant is virtually a living museum of local wildlife, often hiding in the rafters.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Char-Grilled Oysters
Oysters on the Half-Shell, Garlic Butter, Parmesan Cheese, Finished on Char-Grill, Pistolette
- Half Dozen (6)US$11.99
- Dozen (12)US$20.99
Blackened Shrimp FlatbreadUS$12.59
Blackened Shrimp, Char-Roasted Tomato, Mushrooms, Roasted Red Pepper, Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil, Arugula, Firecracker Drizzle
Fried Green TomatoesUS$11.99
Topped with Crawfish Etouffee, Smoked Tomato Butter
Gator Tail BitesUS$9.99
Tenderized Gator Tail, Choice of Buffalo Sauce, Thai Pepper Jelly, or House BBQ Sauce
Seafood Stuffed MushroomsUS$11.59
Shrimp, Crawfish, Parmesan Cheese, Herb Breadcrumbs, Topped with Crab Butter
NacheauxsUS$15.99
Wonton Chips, White Queso, Shrimp, Jalapeno Rouille Sauce, Topped with Soft-Shell Crawfish
Firecracker ShrimpUS$11.99
Large Butterfield Gulf Shrimp, Panko, Firecracker Glaze, Mixed Greens tossed in Cane Vinaigrette
Crab FingersUS$14.59
Fried or Sauteed in a Lemon Butter, Roasted Red Pepper Mignonette or Housemade Tartar Sauce
Crab Cake Vermilion
Seared Cake, Corn Maque Choux, Smoked Tomato Butter, Lemon Herb Aioli, Green Onion
- (1)US$14.59
Boudin FlatbreadUS$11.99
Boudin, Sauteed Peppers & Onions, Candied Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese, Firecracker Drizzle

Salads

Add a Chicken Fried Chicken Patty $5.99; Add a Short Rib Burger Patty $5.99; Add Grilled or Fried Shrimp, Chicken, or Gator $5.99; Add Oysters $7.99

HouseUS$8.99
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, Spiced Croutons, Cheddar Cheese, Parmesan Vinaigrette, Pistolette
Fried OysterUS$15.99
Fried Oysters, Spinach, Red Onion, Spiced Pecans, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Roasted Red Peppers, Thai Ginger Dressing, Pistolette
CaesarUS$8.99
Romaine Lettuce, Hard Boiled Egg Crumbles, Parmesan Cheese, Spiced Croutons, Bacon, Caesar Dressing, Pistolette

Gumbos

Smoked Chicken & Andouille
House Smoked Chicken, Andouille, Rice
- CupUS$5.99
- Bowl w/ PistoletteUS$12.99
Seafood Gumbo
Shrimp, Crab, Crawfish, Rice
- CupUS$7.99
- Bowl w/ PistoletteUS$15.99
Smoked Duck & Tasso
House Smoked Duck, Tasso, Rice
- CupUS$7.59
- Bowl w/ PistoletteUS$15.59
Red Beans & Rice
Andouille, Creamy Red Beans, Rice
- CupUS$4.99
- Bowl w/ PistoletteUS$11.99
Corn & Crab Bisque
Crab, Corn, Cream, Green Onion
- CupUS$7.99
- Bowl w/ PistoletteUS$15.99

Po-Boys & Burgers

All Po-Boys, Sandwiches, & Burgers are served with Fries

Fried Po-Boys
LeJeune's Po-Boy Loaf, Tomato, Butter Leaf Lettuce, Prejean's Sauce
- OysterUS$12.99
- ShrimpUS$11.99
- CatfishUS$10.99
- GatorUS$11.99
- CrawfishUS$12.99
Prejean's BurgerUS$11.99
8oz Short-rib Patty, Prejean's Sauce, Red Onion, Tomato, House Pickles, Butter Leaf Lettuce, LeJeune's Burger Bun
Cajun PhillyUS$12.99
Crawfish & Shrimp, Peppers & Onions, Swiss Cheese, Langlinais French Bread
Soft-Shell Crab BLTUS$14.99
Louisiana Blue Soft-Shell Crab Deep Fried, Bacon, Butter Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, Ronin Sauce, Le Jeune's Pistolette Bun

Entrees

14oz Choice RibeyeUS$39.99
Seared with Prejean's Steak Seasoning, Served with Twice Baked Potato, Your choice of 1 side, Pistolette
8oz Choice FiletUS$39.99
Seared with Prejean's Steak Seasoning, Served with Twice Baked Potato, Your choice of 1 side, Pistolette
10oz Choice SirloinUS$24.99
Seared with Prejean's Steak Seasoning, Served with Twice Baked Potato, Your choice of 1 side, Pistolette
Smoked Fried RibsUS$17.99
House Smoked St Louis Style Ribs, Deep Fried, Your choice of House BBQ Sauce or Thai Pepper Jelly, Served with Rice Dressing, Your choice of 1 side, Pistolette
Crawfish EtouffeeUS$19.99
Louisiana Crawfish Tails, Butter, Cream, Onion, Garlic, Served with Corn Maque Choux, Your choice of 1 side, Pistolette
"Cowboy Ken's" Blackened CatfishUS$26.99
Blackened Catfish Filet topped w/ Crawfish Etouffee, Served on a bed of Grilled Asparagus, Your choice of 1 side, Pistolette
Prejean's Shrimp & GritsUS$19.99
Blackened Gulf Shrimp, Tasso, Mushroom Cream, Cherry Tomatoes, Green Onions, Dirty Grits, Served with Green Beans, Your choice of 1 side, Pistolette
Crawfish EnchiladasUS$21.99
Louisiana Crawfish Tails, 3-Cheese Blend, Creole Cream Sauce, Green Onion, Served with Corn Maque Choux, Your choice of 1 side, Pistolette
Crab Cake VermilionUS$27.59
Seared Cake, Corn Maque Choux, Smoked Tomato Butter, Lemon Herb Aioli, Served with Green Beans, Your choice of 1 side, Pistolette
Shrimp DianneUS$19.99
Blackened Gulf Shrimp, Tasso, Mushroom Cream, Cherry Tomatoes, Linguini, Green Onions, Served with Green Beans, Your choice of 1 side, Pistolette
Prejean's PlatterUS$32.99
Shrimp, Catfish, Oyster, Crawfish, Gator "Wing" Hush Puppies, Fries, Served with Ketchup & Tartar Sauce, Served with a cup of Seafood Gumbo
Shrimp or Oyster PlatterUS$19.99
Choice of Shrimp or Oysters, Fries, Hush Puppies, Served with Ketchup & Tartar Sauce
Catfish PlatterUS$18.99
Mustard Marinaded Catfish Filets, Fries, Hush Puppies, Served with Ketchup & Tartar Sauce
Eggplant PirogueUS$26.99
Fried hollowed Eggplant, Crawfish Sauce, Sauteed Shrimp & Jumbo Lump Crab, Parmesan Cheese, Served with Corn Maque Choux, Your choice of 1 side, Pistolette

Steak Add-Ons:

Sauteed CrawfishUS$5.99
Crawfish EtouffeUS$4.99
Crab Butter SauceUS$1.99
Blackened ShrimpUS$5.99
Lump Crab MeatUS$12.99

Sides

French FriesUS$2.99
Sweet Potato FriesUS$2.99
Hush PuppiesUS$2.99
Rice DressingUS$3.59
Grilled AsparagusUS$3.59
"Dirty" GritsUS$3.59
Green BeansUS$3.59
Potato SaladUS$3.59
Twice Baked PotatoUS$3.59

Beverages

CokeUS$2.89
Coke ZeroUS$2.89
Diet CokeUS$2.89
Dr. PepperUS$2.89
Diet Dr. PepperUS$2.89
SpriteUS$2.89
Roy's Fresh LemonadeUS$2.89
PoweradeUS$2.89
Tea (Sweet or Unsweetened)US$2.89
20oz Bottled DrinksUS$3.00
Abita Root Beer
- CanUS$2.50
Community CoffeeUS$1.99

What 225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Child-friendly
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Hot spot
Lafayette
Good for groups
Lafayette
Hot spot
Lafayette
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Prejean's Restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience with "excellent food and service", featuring delicious dishes like Fried Ribs and Pasta Magnolia. Guests love the fresh oysters and varied menu. The vibrant atmosphere is enhanced by live music, creating a "very enjoyable moment". Service is attentive, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

225 Reviews

D
Dwain
Houston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We were seated adjacent to the speakers for the band. Ear splitting and could not hear each other talk. Server was friendly but disappeared for long periods of time. Food was good but we had to eat quickly and leave because of the loudspeakers.
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Matthew
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had the seafood gumbo and it was the best gumbo I have had. Hope to come back again
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R
Robert
New Orleans
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have stopped by Prejean’s a few times over the years of traveling past Lafayette, and we will be back again. We enjoyed our food, especially the gumbo and etouffe. Our waiter today was very attentive and pleasant. Glad we had time for lunch!
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Anne
Houston
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I’ve had better quality from Prejeans. Hoping they were just off.
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Michelle
Shreveport
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service and food was excellent. Has been awhile since I have been to Prejean’s and the reason was because the food quality had declined. This has been rectified by 100% and is top notch again. Service was excellent and very pleasant and attentive. Was a little disappointed because for a Saturday night there was not a live band to drown out the loud taking tables. All together it was a great night out
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D
Delphine
Baton Rouge
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rapport qualité prix assez élevé. Par contre service rapide et agréable
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Eve
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a very enjoyable moment, both for the music, the service and the food. A must do!
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S
Susan
Baton Rouge
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always fantastic at Prejeans! Blue point crab claws are in season. You wanna go!
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Angel
VIP
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived after a long road trip and couldn’t have been happier with the level of service and quality of food. Excellent experience overall.
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Dave
VIP
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 22 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch experience! Awesome food and service! We received a great value for our dollars!
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FAQs

Prejean's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (337) 896-3247.

Prejean's Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 225 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3480 NE Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA 70507

Additional information

Cross Street
Gloria Switch
Area
Lafayette
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 10:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 10:30–22:00 Sun 10:30–16:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cajun, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of parking available.
Public transit
Taxi service available to all area hotels.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Matthew Mead
Entertainment
Live traditional Cajun music every night from 7:00 PM, and on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. The restaurant is virtually a living museum of local wildlife, often hiding in the rafters.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.prejeans.com/
Phone number
(337) 896-3247
Catering
Please Contact 337-896-3247 or email Reservations@Prejeans.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Two private rooms available. Poirier Room: Max of 45 guests, 20 person minimum before 3:00 PM and 30 person minimum after 3:00 PM, otherwise a room rental fee will apply. Three hour limit. Cypress Room is available for reserve Sunday through Thursday only and requires a minimum of 40 guests, and a maximum of 60. Reservations@Prejeans.com

Prejean's Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Char-Grilled Oysters

Blackened Shrimp FlatbreadUS$12.59

Fried Green TomatoesUS$11.99

Gator Tail BitesUS$9.99

Seafood Stuffed MushroomsUS$11.59

NacheauxsUS$15.99

Firecracker ShrimpUS$11.99

Crab FingersUS$14.59

Crab Cake Vermilion

Boudin FlatbreadUS$11.99

Salads

HouseUS$8.99

Fried OysterUS$15.99

CaesarUS$8.99

Gumbos

Smoked Chicken & Andouille

Seafood Gumbo

Smoked Duck & Tasso

Red Beans & Rice

Corn & Crab Bisque

Po-Boys & Burgers

Fried Po-Boys

Prejean's BurgerUS$11.99

Cajun PhillyUS$12.99

Soft-Shell Crab BLTUS$14.99

Entrees

14oz Choice RibeyeUS$39.99

8oz Choice FiletUS$39.99

10oz Choice SirloinUS$24.99

Smoked Fried RibsUS$17.99

Crawfish EtouffeeUS$19.99

"Cowboy Ken's" Blackened CatfishUS$26.99

Prejean's Shrimp & GritsUS$19.99

Crawfish EnchiladasUS$21.99

Crab Cake VermilionUS$27.59

Shrimp DianneUS$19.99

Prejean's PlatterUS$32.99

Shrimp or Oyster PlatterUS$19.99

Catfish PlatterUS$18.99

Eggplant PirogueUS$26.99

Steak Add-Ons:

Sauteed CrawfishUS$5.99

Crawfish EtouffeUS$4.99

Crab Butter SauceUS$1.99

Blackened ShrimpUS$5.99

Lump Crab MeatUS$12.99

Sides

French FriesUS$2.99

Sweet Potato FriesUS$2.99

Hush PuppiesUS$2.99

Rice DressingUS$3.59

Grilled AsparagusUS$3.59

"Dirty" GritsUS$3.59

Green BeansUS$3.59

Potato SaladUS$3.59

Twice Baked PotatoUS$3.59

Beverages

CokeUS$2.89

Coke ZeroUS$2.89

Diet CokeUS$2.89

Dr. PepperUS$2.89

Diet Dr. PepperUS$2.89

SpriteUS$2.89

Roy's Fresh LemonadeUS$2.89

PoweradeUS$2.89

Tea (Sweet or Unsweetened)US$2.89

20oz Bottled DrinksUS$3.00

Abita Root Beer

Community CoffeeUS$1.99

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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