Respite
Full-service bistro in 7th Ward focusing on refined simplicity with seasonal, made-to-order fare. Menu includes small plates, house-made bread, rotating tartares, Steak Frites, and seasonal proteins. Will offer curated beer, wine, and spirits program.
The Crustacean Club
Upscale Gulf seafood restaurant concept by former Effervescence chefs, married couple Brenna Sanders and Evan Ingram. Will feature upscale preparations of Gulf seafood and has a ‘Join the Club’ membership component for building loyal community.
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs location being planned for former Subway location. Permit filing for minor renovations has been submitted. Will specialize in hot subs with premium meats and cheeses.
Downtown Daiquiri Lounge
Daiquiri lounge opening in former Legacy nightclub space, promising great vibes and a chill spot for downtown Lafayette nightlife
Joe’s Pizza and Pasta Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant featuring classic pasta dishes, rich sauces, and expertly crafted pizzas made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Part of what appears to be an expanding brand with locations in development in Sulphur and New Orleans.
Maison Courteaux On the Bayou
French-Cajun restaurant concept featuring fresh local seafood and Southern-inspired flavors, located in the dockside Bayou Wharf complex. Will have unique bayou-side views with open-air downstairs bar/deck area and enclosed upstairs dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows.
The Cajun Table
Drive-thru location for popular crawfish and seafood boils. Will feature crawfish boils during season, shrimp boils, and considering blue claw crab boils after crawfish season.
Lefort’s Seafood Restaurant
Lefort’s Seafood Restaurant is expanding to take over the former Sal’s Seafood location. The space is currently undergoing light renovations and hiring servers. Will serve live and boiled seafood, po-boys, gumbo, and daily lunch specials with focus on local seafood.
Gendusa’s Italian Eatery
Italian restaurant moving to a larger location in the former Messina’s space. Current location closing mid-January, but opening date for new location not yet announced. Known for pizza, pound-sized meatballs, Italian sausage, and cannoli.
Barrio Burrito Bar
Tex-Mex chain’s first Louisiana location opening in Perkins Rowe, with a second location planned for summer on Airline Highway. Master franchisee Marc Johnson is expanding the Toronto-based concept.