Food, Dining and Nightlife
Opelousas isn’t called the Spice Capital of Louisiana for nothing! Nestled in the heart of Cajun Country, the city is famous for its contributions to the culinary world and to kitchen pantries all across the globe. See where spice legend Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning is made, where Lou Ana Cooking Oil is produced, learn how to mix your own spices at Targil Seasoning, Inc. or stop by Savoie’s Sausage Grocery, an Opelousas institution since World War II, and taste real Cajun smoked sausage, tasso and other Cajun delights. In a hurry? Try the original “fast food combo” such as boudin, cracklins and hog’s head cheese from one of our meat markets and locally owned grocery stores.
Dine where internationally-famous chefs Paul Prudhomme and Tony Chachere learned their culinary secrets and discover why our Cajun and Creole dishes are second to none. Our culinary heritage is centuries old and is derived from the French, Spanish, African and Native Americans. Crawfish étouffée and bisque, jambalaya, shrimp Creole and gumbo are commonly served up at local restaurants. Don’t forget to treat yourself to some of Opelousas’ famous Soul Food dishes, such as smothered pork chops, collard greens and corn bread. Don’t forget the dessert! Sweet potato pie, blackberry cobbler and bread pudding are a must.
Spice up your adventure with some new dance moves! You can learn the Cajun two-step or a lively Zydeco side-step. Opelousas, and the surrounding area, have an abundance of music and live entertainment venues.
Live music is held year-‘round in Opelousas. From big name entertainers representing every musical genre performing at Evangeline Downs Racetrack, Casino and Hotel’s Events Center to local French, Cajun, Zydeco, Swamp Pop, R&B and Country bands at the Music & Market series held every spring and fall.
Below is a sampling of restaurants and nightlife offerings. Whatever your taste buds desire, Opelousas has it!
Arpeggios Lounge & Event Center
204 N. Main St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-407-5188
Back In Time
123 W. Landry St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-2413
Bellard’s Poultry & Crawfish
405 S. Bullard St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-948-9877
Benny’s Home Cooking
806 South Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-948-6533
Billy’s Boudin
904 Short Vine St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-9150
Bitter Sweet Bar & Grill
1141 Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA 70570
Bonanza Boiler
4916 I-49 N. Service Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-692-2242
Bosco’s Specialty Meats
15595 US 190, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-948-0000
Brew & Scoop
415 Creswell Lane, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-678-3660
Butler’s Spudz & Salad
1323 Goodloe St., Opelousas, LA 70570
337-678-3606
Café 5696 (Inside Holiday Inn Hotel)
5696 I-49 N. Service
337-948-3300
Chicken King
219 E. Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-9224
Chicory’s at the Palace Cafe
135 W. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570
337-678-0984
Crawfish Corner
529 S. Union St., Opelousas, LA 70570
337-407-2529
Crawfish House & Grill
1214 S. Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-948-0049
Creswell Lane Restaurant
1018 Creswell Lane, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-948-4787
Duos Cajun Corner
840 US 167, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-628-0123
DezMeaux’s Boudin
720 E Vine Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-678-1740
EVD Express
2232 Creswell Lane Ext Opelousas, LA 70570
866-472-2466
Fat Belly’s Diner
317 East Jefferson St. Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-5445
Herbert’s Boudin & Cracklin
4932 I-49 Frontage Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-948-8828
H & H Creole Food Mart
429 S Bullard St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-523-8079
INdaMix Rolled Ice Cream
1536 S Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-678-0737
Java Square Coffee Shop
103 W. Landry St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-678-1055
Joe’s Sandwich Shop
1633 W. Vine St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-5163
Kelly’s Country Meat Block & Diner
1531 S. Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-7466
La Hacienda
5693 I-49 S. Service Rd., Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-2262
Lavergne’s Cajun Kitchen
1030 Prejean HWY, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-678-9468
Lee’s Cajun Cuisine
372 Country Rd., Opelousas, LA 70570
337-678-1089
Mama’s Fried Chicken
2307 Jake Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-948-6262
Mama’s Fried Chicken
508 E. Landry St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-948-9203
Meche’s Meat & Supermarket
1508 W. Landry St., Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-2089
Mikey’s Donut King
952 East Landry, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-2128
Pearl’s Kitchen
8247 HWY 182, Opelousas LA
70570
337-594-8899
Pedro’s Taco & Tequila Bar
5675 I-49 South Service Road, Opelousas, LA
70570
337-678-1781
Peking Buffet
817 Creswell Lane, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-407-9909
Pizza Shack
1241 Edith St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-948-4838
Planet Nutrition
1540 S. Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-678-3877
Ray’s Grocery Plus
6028 HWY 182 Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-9077
Ruby’s Sweets & Treats
4941 HWY 182, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-407-5180
Savoie’s Foods
1742 LA-742, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-9955
Sebastien’s West End Seafood Market
1538 W. Landry St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-407-0780
Silk’s Clubhouse
2232 Creswell Lane Ext Opelousas, LA 70570
866-472-2466
Smoothies & Things
1239 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-563-9427
Soileau’s Dinner Club
1618 North Main Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-2985
Sonya’s Donuts & Deli
1416 Jean Kayla Blvd, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-7143
Spotted Horse
2232 Creswell Lane Ext Opelousas, LA 70570
337-594-3023
Sweet Lucy’s Soul Food
647 Hall Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-678-3311
Toby’s Downtown Restaurant
125 N Court St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-948-3800
Yamato’s Steakhouse of Japan
1434 Heather Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-678-3238
Yam’s Country Pies
430 E. Grolee St, Opelousas, LA 70570
337-948-455
