FOOD
This is a list of the restaurants on Pinhook Avenue (where the hotel is located). For a larger list of Lafayette dining establishments, go to http://www.leguideacadiana.com/dining and select "Lafayette" from the drag-down "Choose a Region" menu at the bottom of the page.
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BLUE DOG CAFE' 1211 W. Pinhook Rd. Lafayette, LA 337-237-0005 Experience
award-winning innovative Cajun Cuisine while enjoying the view of Blue Dog artwork by
George Rodrigue. - Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm & 5-10pm; Sat. 5-10pm.
CAFE' JARDIN Located in the Lafayette Hilton and Towers, 1521 Pinhook Road.
Lafayette, LA Riverfront garden atmosphere featuring American and Cajun cuisine. Try a
po-boy, croissant or half-pound hamburger, or order the crawfish étouffée or fried
oysters. - M-F, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; breakfast buffet,
6:30-9:30 a.m.; lunch buffet, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Sun. brunch, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m
CAFÉ VERMILIONVILLE 1304 West Pinhook Lafayette, LA (337) 237-0100 Fine food
served with distinction in historic 1800 Vermilionville Inn. Emphasis is on fine French
and Cajun seafood dishes. Seafood offered in season. - M-F, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; M-Sat.,
5:30-10 p.m.
CAJUN PIER 1601 W. Pinhook Road. Lafayette, LA (337) 233-8640. Live music creates a
festive atmosphere. Authentic Cajun/Creole recipes create a delight for the palate. Learn
of the Cajun Odyssey through a historical documentary. - Daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-11
p.m
CHILI'S 1734 W. Pinhook. Lafayette, LA (337) 235-6570 Southwest and Mexican
cuisine in a nice, family atmosphere. Great bar-b-que baby back ribs and tasty selections
from the "guiltless grill" menu. - M-Th., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.,
11 a.m.- midnight; Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (318) 235-6570.
GUIDRY'S REEF RESTAURANT 1508 W. Pinhook Lafayette, LA 337-237-2860 Featuring a
wide variety of fresh seafood selections from Broiled to Boiled. Serving Boiled Crawfish
(in season). Walking distance from the Hilton and Hotel Acadiana - Open Monday thru
Saturday, closed Sunday
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 1600 West Pinhook. Lafayette, LA (337) 235-4405 Great steaks
and shrimp served with an Australian twist. The menu offers Aussie-Tizers, Down Under
Favorites and dishes Grilled On The Barbie. - M-Th., 5-10:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 4-11
p.m.; Sun., noon-2 & 5-9 p.m.
RUTH'S CHRIS 620 West Pinhook Rd. Lafayette, LA 337-237-6123 Call the home of
serious steaks. Aged, U.S. Prime beef, broiled at 1800 degrees to lock in the corn-fed
flavor. And served sizzling so that every bite is hot, juicy and delicious. Reservations
recommended. - Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-10:30 pm; Sat.4-10:30pm; Sun.5-10pm.
Sahara Restaurant 1103 W. Pinhook Lafayette, LA (337) 269-1434 Mediterranean
specialties include Chicken Mediterranean and Kibbeh Plate. Try the Sahara Meza for large
sampling of most Mediterranean dishes. Po-boys, Greek and Syrian pastries a plus. -
M-Sat., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5-10 p.m.
Shoney's 2208 NE Evangeline Thrwy.; 1809 W. Pinhook Lafayette, LA (337)
237-7196 Comfortable, family-style restaurant. Specialties include an All You Can Eat
Breakfast Bar, and Soup, Salad and Fruit Bar. - Mon.-Thurs., 6 a.m. to midnight;
Fri.-Sun., 6 a.m. to 3 a.m.(Evangeline