Best Local Restaurants in New Iberia, Louisiana
NEW IBERIA, La. - Acadiana is known for our amazing Cajun and Creole food. The interesting thing is, from Lafayette to Duson, St. Martinville to Coteau, Sunset to Broussard, you'll find little pockets of delicious local cuisine that varies slightly from town to town.
This being said, let's talk about New Iberia.
A website recently chose what they say are the 17 best restaurants in New Iberia, Louisiana, and the list is definitely packed full of great eats, and there might even be a few surprises.
Let's take a look at a hand full of which ones made the list...
New Iberia Is All About Louisiana Comfort Food
The biggest thing you'll notice with New Iberia restaurants is Cajun and Creole cooking, with seafood playing a huge role. Think gumbo, crawfish, shrimp, fried seafood, seafood platters, po-boys, etouffee, crab dishes, and plenty of plate lunches.
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If you're looking for restaurants with that "you've got to try this place" thing going on, New Iberia has plenty.
Thetouristchecklist.com has complied their list of "The 17 Best Restaurants in New Iberia", and while we're not going to highlight all 17, let's take a look at a few that landed on their list and see if they hit the mark.
Best Restaurants In New Iberia, Louisiana
Thetouristchecklist.com begins their list by saying -
The restaurant scene in New Iberia is vibrant and welcoming. As you visit these eateries, you’ll experience the warm hospitality that Louisiana is known for. Many places are family-owned, creating a cozy feel where you can enjoy good food and conversation. Each restaurant has its unique charm, making every meal a delightful experience.
1. Church Alley Cafe & Bistro - 116 Church Alley, New Iberia, LA
Located in Downtown New Iberia, Church Alley Cafe & Bistro serves up breakfast favorites like breakfast burritos and biscuits, boudin eggrolls, as well as panini sandwiches, hamburgers, sliders, dirty red beans and rice, taco Tuesdays, and much more. Keep up with their menu and daily specials over on their Facebook page.
2. Duffy's Diner - 1106 Center St, New Iberia, LA
Duffy's is well known in New Iberia and throughout Acadiana for their incredible menu where it can almost be too difficult to order because their are so many options, and it's all fantastic.
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Burgers, fried chicken, fried seafood, seafood pasta, baby back ribs, gumbo, poboys, and more. When you're hungry, Duffy's Dinner has you covered no matter what you might be hungry for. Take a look at Duffy's Dinner expansive menu and you'll see what we're talking about.
3. KOMADE Cafe - 917 Parkview Dr Ste 1, New Iberia, LA
To start with, KOMADE Cafe's Google reviews are off the charts. With 160 reviews, KOMADE has a whopping 4.9 out of 5 Stars on Google.
KOMADE Cafe bills itself as "Your Go-To Spot for Delicious Coffee & Pastries", and deliciousness is exactly what they serve. You'll find several different types of coffees, teas, and espressos. Also on the menu are bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches, boudin sandwiches, breakfast rollups, as well as pastries and lunch.
4. Bon Creole - 1409 E St Peter St, New Iberia, LA
Since 1982, Bon Creole in New Iberia has been Acadiana famous for their seafood. Whether it's lunch or dinner, Bon Creole has been serving up amazing food for decades.
On Bon Creole's menu, you'll find soups and gumbos, poboys of just about every kind, seafood baskets, and their burgers are known for being some of the best burgers in Acadiana.
Bon Creole also offers daily plate lunches and BBQ plate lunches on Sundays.
5. Teche Cafe - 105 N Main St, Loreauville, LA
Not technically in New Iberia but still located in Iberia Parish, Teche Cafe is an Acadiana staple when it comes to great food. What can I say about Teche Cafe that hasn't already been said?
From thetouristchecklist.com -
The menu includes a variety of homestyle dishes with fresh ingredients. You can find everything from omelets to breakfast platters that satisfy all appetites. Each dish is made with care and served with a smile.
Tech Cafe's Google reviews are also off the chart, scoring a 4.7 out of 5 Stars with over 130 reviews.
Shrimp stew, fried pork chops, spaghetti, BBQ ribs, smothered chicken, burgers and more, Teche Cafe is known for serving food so great that you think about it days after you eat it.
So there you go, a quick look at some of the best restaurants in New Iberia. You can see the full list over at thetouristchecklist.com.
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