Dining in Acadiana on $5 – $500
Published 8:00 am Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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Dining for Two in Acadiana
$5
Meche’s Donuts, New Iberia
403 E St. Peter Street
If you find yourself looking for a quick breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up, stop by Meche’s in New Iberia for your choice of a variety of donuts and coffee or cold chocolate milk.
$25
Ton’s Drive-In, Broussard
101 W Main
You can’t go wrong with the signature cheeseburgers at Ton’s in Broussard. Don’t forget your side of fries, soft drinks, and homemade dessert of the day.
$50
Acadiana Bar & Grill, Youngsville
327 Iberia Street
Start with the Bird Nest (loaded fries with boudin and jalapeño peppers!), then mix and share from the taco menu – Firecracker Chicken and Thai Shrimp, anyone?
$100
Cafè Josephine, Sunset
818 Napolean Avenue
To taste a variety of oysters, share the Trio Oyster Sampler. Don’t miss the Crabmeat Stuffed Eggrolls and Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, then try the Crispy Duck or Eggplant Pirogue.
$250
Vestal Restaurant, Lafayette
555 Jefferson Street
Arrive early for pre-dinner craft cocktails. At dinner, start with caviar and ceviche, then opt for the gulf catch with asparagus. Finish with a Hazelnut Mousse dessert.
$500
Mr. Lester’s Steakhouse, Charenton
Cypress Bayou Casino
Over a bottle of Bertani Amarone, enjoy the stuffed mushroom and crab cake apps, corn and crab bisque, iceberg wedge, and your favorite cut of beef with lobster tail. Don’t forget dessert!