Dons Seafood - Lafayette

Clean environment, plenty of good food options, great southern hospitality. Our server Dalton was great and pointed us in the right direction as to southern Louisiana cuisine!

As a former resident of Lafayette, it was a pleasure to return to Don's, in spite of the circumstances (memorial dinner to celebrate the passing of my brother). My brother-in-law made the arrangements for this event; I assumed that he chose one of the limited menus for large parties, but was quite pleased upon arrival to see that the table had been set using the full menu. I had a hankering for fresh seafood and well made Cajun food. The service for this event was excellent - we were a mid-sized party of about 17 people, and they managed not only to keep up with the many separate checks, but also keep the food and drinks coming without being prompted. I ordered a bottle of champagne to accompany my dinner (crawfish etoufee). My server was adorable, admitting that she had never popped the cork on a bottle of champagne before. I was not put off or upset by that (there is a first time for everything); I walked her through the process before her manager came in right before the pop. Each person who attended this dinner was pleased. There were several table appetizers, including hush puppies and platter of fried onion rings. mushrooms and catfish. And of course, Don's signature bread pudding was enjoyed by several family members, as weekly as an a la mode dish my niece enjoyed. Time passed quickly at the event - before we knew it, we had to begin our storytelling and family photos. They did not rush us to leave, which was highly appreciated - we are a family of long goodbyes! Because this lunch was on weekend, the restaurant was almost full. There is brunch, as well as oyster bar and cocktail lounge filled with hungry people and large groups. But our service was consistent and we got the attention we needed at the right time. As a smoker, it was pleasure to be able to sit outside on the front patio - covered with comfortable couches, ceiling fans and television set for the sports fans. There is a fireplace, but it was not lit due to heat and humidity of summer. We were very pleased with the service and food. It is a landmark in Lafayette, and we felt grateful to have been accommodated for such an important family event. I look forward to dining here again on my next visit to Lafayette

One of the best bourbon old fashions i have had. Gumbo was fantastic especially with the hush puppies.....Portions are decent size.

Celebrating my sister's ULL GRADUATION! An excellent family meal and celebration. Food and spirits were great. Service was perfect and the atmosphere is very pleasing.

Wonderful dinner with friends and customers tonight. Started with 2 dozen chargrilled oysters and had the crawfish dinner. Superb meal, service was fantastic as well. Very highly recommended.