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Dons Seafood - Lafayette

4.5
(3,781 reviews)

Business Details

4309 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA
70503, United States
(337) 981-1141
https://www.donsseafoodonline.com/

About

Seafood RestaurantCreole RestaurantBrunch RestaurantFamily Style RestaurantTake Out Restaurant
The truth is, you don’t become a Louisiana favorite just by putting the word “authentic” on your sign. When you’ve served Cajun meals as long as we have, you learn the difference between real food and a bland imitation, and our guests know it too. Grilled, fried or on ice–there’s time cooked into every dish and time spent on every home cooked recipe, so that every aroma, every bite, every sip and every gathering is memorable. We’ve spent more than 80 years creating a recipe for something much greater than a place for a lunch break or night out. It’s a place to share (or keep the whole plate to yourself), a place where you always have a seat ready at the table and a place where you’re always part of the family.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Requires reservationsNot available
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Dons Seafood - Lafayette
4309 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA
70503, United States

Hours

Monday10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday10:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Menu

6 menus · 183 items

Explore offerings from Dons Seafood - Lafayette on 4309 Johnston St in Lafayette, with popular oysters, appetizers, gumbos, and salads available at this location.

Dinner

83 items

Lunch

36 items

Catering

33 items

Brunch

21 items

Kids Menu

5 items

Dessert Menu

5 items

Reviews

4.5
3,781 reviews
5 stars
2,698
4 stars
590
3 stars
228
2 stars
122
1 star
143
  • JC
    J C
    today
    4.0
    It’s legendary in the area, but definitely has a chain feel now. Service was great, food was good and atmosphere was clean but not terribly unique. Would be cool if they could show off their authenticity and the local vibe with a less conventional and more interesting and eclectic atmosphere.
  • JV
    Jay Vas
    Sep 26, 2026
    5.0
    I think I’ve tried everything on the menu, I only came out here for work but this place is amazing, great people, atmosphere, and the food is so good. You have to have the jacked up char-grilled oysters. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, crab au gratin is great (not a large portion but worth it) and stuffed red snapper I think are my favorites. This time I tried 1/2 fried shrimp and 1/2 fried crawfish, very good too!
  • LA
    Logan Alfred
    Sep 21, 2026
    3.0
    I come to Don’s Seafood often, and first and foremost, I want to say that I normally love the food and the service. Unfortunately, today’s experience was disappointing. I specifically told our server, Riley, that today was my mom’s birthday. Birthdays are very special to me and my family, so I was disappointed when nothing was done to acknowledge her birthday. What really bothered me was that the table right next to us was celebrating a birthday as well, and the staff came over and gave them the full birthday chant. After seeing that, I asked Riley why my mom didn’t receive the same treatment, especially since I had already told her it was her birthday. Her response was simply that she didn’t know. I’m not trying to be petty or ask for special treatment. I just expected the same treatment that was given to another table right beside us. Seeing one birthday acknowledged while my mom’s was overlooked honestly made me feel uncomfortable and stereotyped, and that’s not a feeling I expected to leave Don’s Seafood with. We’ve had many good experiences here, which is exactly why this one stood out so much. I hope management addresses this because every guest celebrating a special occasion should feel equally welcomed and acknowledged.
  • ET
    Elaine Tagge
    Sep 12, 2026
    5.0
    friendly staff. noise travels pretty freely across tables, which isn't terribly obtrusive, but makes it difficult to talk without raising your voice a little. otherwise, it's pretty refined the seafood spinach dip was extremely well balanced in terms of flavor, but there wasn't quite enough of it to cover all the chips, and the fried crab claws had a light sweetness that paired well with their uniquely bready coating this was my first time having red snapper, and if you're as inexperienced with fish as i am, i'd recommend eating it a little slower than usual, to pick out any bones that might've been missed. but if you've got any interest in trying it, ABSOLUTELY GO FOR IT, YOU DESERVE IT the texture is firm but flaky, with a subtle moistness and mild flavor that kisses you on the forehead and demurely, politely, requests a sauce of some kind. i tried it with the soy ginger glaze meant for the salmon, and it unironically felt like slathering ambrosia of the gods with divine nectar. bonus points if you pair it with something like sweet potato fries, which bring a tasteful crunch to it all that being said, the thing that REALLY pulls it together is the grilled corn. naturally sweet and perfectly firm, this stuff is coated in a light, savory butter that somehow doesn't complicate the process of eating it by hand, since it comes on the cob. when i took my first bite i could've sworn that i tasted the kiss of an angel who never once knew sin it might seem like i'm being hyperbolic but this is genuinely so serious. not sponsored by big don. eat with your heart y'all
  • CC
    Cris Correa
    Sep 7, 2026
    1.0
    My server, Carla was polite however extremely distracted. I waited 20 mins from the time I received my menu until I was asked to order. Waited almost 30 mins until I could get her attention for my check (ignored a fellow coworker who was politely asked to get her attention). Her side conversations with what seemed to be family or friends was far more important than her customers. I did share my concerns with her upon asking for feedback. A couple days later I noticed "Carla" charged my card a $60 tip... supposedly a complete accident. Aside from this poor service experience... char grilled oysters were good. Raw oysters don't recommend as they were extremely salty.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dons Seafood - Lafayette

Does Dons Seafood - Lafayette accept reservations?

Yes, Dons Seafood - Lafayette accepts reservations for your convenience.

What are the brunch hours at Dons Seafood - Lafayette?

Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Brunch is not available Monday through Friday.

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