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Blue Dog Cafe

1211 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503-2604
337-237-0005
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Ranked #7 of 318 restaurants in Lafayette
Cuisines: Cajun & Creole
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Forest of Dean
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

The Crab & Corn Bisque is superb - I'll have it as a main course next time. Seafood Gumbo was good: a bit more rice would have been nice, but then I couldn't have managed the Key Lime Pie so I suppose I shouldn't be so greedy! Excellent service and interesting paintings make this a good choice for a night... More

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Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

My husband and I stopped there last week, very cool place to eat and check out art work. Great drinks and fast and great food.

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McDonough, Georgia, United States
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118 reviews 118 reviews
82 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I just thought this was the coolest place. From the second I walked in the service started. The hostess was terrific. Our waiter knowledgeable and cool (and funny), and the atmosphere was amazing! The decor was really cool and whenever I go to a gimmiky (is that even a word) place like this I expect mediocrity but this place really... More

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31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I like to eat local when I travel. Well, that can be dangerous in Louisiana - mainly because there are so many really good local restaurants. I ate way too well! Blue Dog Café is fun and quirky, but I just really enjoyed the food. The service was a bit slow which was odd because we came in at the... More

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See 4 more reviews by FieldfamilyMom for Lafayette
Key West, Florida
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This food at the Blue Dog is wonderful. We had some of the best catfish ever. The corn and crayfish bisque was smooth and full of flavor. Do not pass up the homemade bread pudding. Really, do not pass that stuff up.

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We were on a visit; stopped by because of trip advisors' reviews and we were not disappointed!! Food, service and music was fantastic! Will definitely go back again!!

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See 2 more reviews by 1amalie for Lafayette
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27 reviews 27 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

This was our second trip to the blue dog and the food was excellent. We had the grilled catfish and crawfish étouffée. I don't think We have ever had better fish. Staff and service were great.

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Hagerstown, Maryland
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39 reviews 39 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

It was hard to get into this place as there are lines unless you have reservations. We did get in and it was really worth it. The soups are to die for, I had the shrimp bisque and went back for seconds. There is something for everyone at this buffet, unusual compare to your standard buffet in the variety they... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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39 reviews 39 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Sunday brunch at the Blue Dog is a real winner. Excellent Cajun buffet. Every dish we tried was well seasoned and very tasty. Nothing real original, just good down-home Cajun fare. We skipped the omelet and roast beef line. You can get that stuff anywhere. A mimosa and coffee were included in the very reasonable price. As noted in other... More

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Lady Lake, Florida
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34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
139 helpful votes 139 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I just looked over my Reviews and cannot believe that I have not written one on the Blue Dog Cafe in Lafayette. I am not sure how we found it, but for the last number of years its been a definite stop. Here's how it works. We live in The Villages, Florida, we have a son in Dallas, Texas. Its... More

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