Vermilionville
300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA, 70508
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Address :
300 Fisher Rd
Lafayette, LA, 70508 - Phone (337) 233-4077
- Website https://www.vermilionville.org
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
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Rel B.
We LOVED Vermilionville! I will try not to make this long like some of my other reviews. We ate lunch, the open buffet, at the restaurant on the grounds, and then toured the many houses in the park. It was a perfect afternoon. The buffet consisted of gumbo white beans, roast, chicken, rice, dressing, salad, bbq beans, bread pudding, and peach cobbler. The gumbo was just as good as my granny's and my husband adored the bread pudding, even I thought it was pretty good. The food was fantastic and just like home. There is not much more I can say about that, it really was great. The atmosphere of the restaurant was so inviting and homey. We sat in the front dining area that is surrounded by big huge windows. From floor to ceiling on the three main walls were windows. It was so bright and lovely. The hostess was great, we met a gentleman that worked on the wait staff or in the kitchen, and even he was a doll. They were all fantastic. Not just the restaurant staff, but everyone we met throughout the park/museum were very nice and welcoming. You have to go through the park/museum. We are both born and raised bayou cajuns, and I do not ever remember being able to experience something like this place. You can walk through the houses, see items well over 100 years old, and see what it was like for people in those days. There is even a lovely garden where they grow beautiful veggies and herbs, also, the rosary maker in the church even uses one of the plants to harvest her beads for the rosaries. Including lunch, tip, and the park/museum we spent $65.00. However, it does not have to be that expensive. My DH and I were very happy to be in a place that exhibited our culture and the way of life for our people. It was a wonderful feeling to be "in that time". We both very much recommend visiting Vermilionville. I know we are going to go again very soon.
(5)Yonnie B.
$4.95 for a big plate of smoked sausage and chicken jambalaya. It looked good. It smelt good. It was a touch heavy on the salt but not at all overwhelming. Where's the catch? I saw none. How do they do this? It's cheaper than eating at McDonalds! Beautiful airy space to sit in, wooden floors, big windows overlooking big trees blowing in the wind. Server was friendly as anything. No admission fees to go to the restaurant - Cuisine de maman. Village? I didn't explore. I heard from my local friends that it's like Cajun disneyland... but that's their review to write.
(5)Kelly A.
Our family of 6 had a very enjoyable couple of hours at Vermilionville on our way home to San Antonio after our family vacation to New Orleans. We had lunch at the restaurant and sat in the atrium. Our food was all very good and reasonably priced. After lunch, we went to the Water Works exhibit, and the kids really enjoyed the many hands-on exhibits--the tornado machine was an especially big hit. We then walked around and explored the beautifully restored old homes in the Village section. Having been in the city for a few days, it was really nice to walk around this peaceful bayou area, enjoy the flowers, and see the Spanish moss hanging from the trees.
(4)Bernard W.
Had the Sunday brunch buffet. The best Cajun food I have ever had in Louisiana (other that my Aunt Hazel's) every dish was genuine and traditional. I had a killer bread pudding. We went after the walking tour, I used my mobility scooter this is a handicap friendly location. I liked my tour and food so much, that I am planning a return trip for my grandson. This is a wonderful preservation of our past.
(5)Shane G.
Very good sunday buffet. Sides and dessert are included in tge price. $10.95 nice family atmosphere for the whole family.
(4)K. B.
I went for Sunday Brunch and the wait staff was so slow and forgetful. We ordered off the menu and had to get up to get a folk and napkin because it was never brought to us after asking 3 different employees. After 10 minutes at the cash register to pay, we left the money and walked out. It was not that busy of a place to have such poor service.
(2)Ed L.
One of the tourist options to do in Lafayette, Louisiana is to check out Vermillion. I saw this entry on tripadvisor before arriving and thought it would be neat to see some of the early Cajun settlers and how they managed to live in southwest Louisiana between 1750's to the turn of the century. Its kind of similar to the Mission Houses Museum or the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii, but its in Louisiana. There is admission of $10 and the self guided walking tour takes about 2 hours or less if you are into the history. One of the hidden gems to do with your time in Lafayette, besides eating Cajun cuisine for sure. They have a gift shop upon entering and they accept credit cards, so that's awesome - obviously. Vermillion is a collection of either original homes or replicas of homes that belong to the original Cajun settlers to this region of Louisiana. I've learned that the Cajun followers were basically from Europe, whom immigrated to Canada in Nova Scotia, but they got kicked out and relocated to present day Lafayette just so that they can practice their brand of religion in peace. I've learned from a friend that the Acadian village is similar, so I didn't go and see that on this trip. Vermillion is located pretty close to the Lafayette regional airport and has its own private parking lot. The parking lot was kind of full, especially on a weekday afternoon, so that was pretty cool. Its a piece of history that Lafayette is proud of. The houses here are pretty interesting. A lot of them are vintage and in their original foundation, while others are replicas, but with the original accessories inside. There's also volunteers who dress in period clothing to enhance the experience and to showcase what people really did back then. It was really cool to see these things in real life rather than reading it in a history book and imagine it. This is school stuff come to life. I'm an aficionado of history and the arts, so this is a treat for me. The experience here was great and well worth the price of admission. My friend and I came here and we took a few photos with the volunteers - the duck carving guy, the accordion playing guy in the school house, and the wool spinner lady - to name a few. Thought that these volunteers make the visit so much better and the history just comes to life. The experience was great and encourage you to come and see this, if you are ever in the area. There's also a small cemetery & barn on property. Didn't eat at the restaurant. Just wanted to see the museum. Support local! A
(5)Sarah T.
A wonderful way to spend an afternoon. I loved the Historic structures and learning about Cajun history.
(5)Kimberley K.
As other reviewers posted, gumbo is lukewarm. We ordered the crawfish which the menu states is half étouffée and half fried. Ours was 95% fried, and maybe a tablespoon of étouffée over a small bit of rice in a bowl. The majority of the plate is French fries which appear to be frozen then reheated. Sad this place was disappointing after reading the favorable reviews. On our way to New Orleans, but wanted to try eating in another locale. There is a nice park, but we did not participate in the guided tours.
(1)Matthew C.
I can't really review the museum or park, although I can tell you that the view of the park grounds in the dining room was pretty awesome. In the back of the restaurant there is a room that gives you a great view of the park/water that did enhance my lunch experience. The cuisine itself is typical of what you would find in the area (Cajun and Creole), which is good - I would expect that since the restaurant is an a park called Vermillionville. Bayou Vermillion is where Acadians and Creoles settled between the mid 1700's until late 1800's. No I didn't take the tour, but my waiter was nice enough to fill me in. Ok, on the the food! I just came in for a quick lunch, so the Catfish PoBoy with Sweet Potato Fries was my selection. Although, if I were hungrier the Baked Potato with Shrimp or Crawfish Étouffée sounded really good. I know, I repeat myself... Sorry, but this fact holds true in this case. There is something awesome about a simple sandwich done well. My PoBoy was about as basic as you could get - French Bread, Tomato, Lettuce, Catfish and a little Mayo. It was really great - big portion of lightly fried catfish nuggets that didn't have that "muddy" taste, Soft French bread that held the sandwich well and simple toppings. Personally, I like to add a little heat, so I gave my PoBoy a splash of Louisiana Hot Sauce. So I do need to tell you about the Sweet Potato Fries. They were perfectly fried and you could tell these baby's weren't frozen. They were also lightly dusted with Brown Sugar, which was a pleasant and delicious surprise. All and all, it was a get quick lunch. I just wish I had some more time to check out the park and the museum.
(4)Shane L.
Unfortunately my worst lunch experience ever...read on if you dare. I arrived around 12:45, sat down, glanced at the menu, closed it and started doing work on my phone. It took about 15 minutes until someone took my order. I ordered the brisket po-boy and chicken and sausage jumbalaya. I wait for 40 minutes. Ask the waitress where my food is and she says they ran out and had to make it from scratch. Fine, I have to be back at work at 1 so I get my stuff to go. 20 minutes go by, still nothing. I'm now late back to work. Waitress comes by and explains my jumbalaya is done but the po-boy is not. I start wondering if "from scratch" included butchering the cow too. I paid for my food and twiddled my thumbs for a few more minutes. Finally I get my food, and drive back to my office. The po-boy had 4 bacon thin slices of brisket with a soggy bacon consistency. The only flavor was the sweet BBQ sauce, which actually wasn't all that bad. The bread was average, I could have compared it to a white loaf at Subway's. The sweet potatoe fries were decent. The Chicken and Sausage jumbalaya was over salted but very flavorful with a nice spicy kick at the end. The best part of the meal. I really wanted this place to be good...unfortunately the nonresponsive staff, slow kitchen and poor to average food will keep me away from now on.
(1)Jennifer W.
I didn't get the chance to go through the museum but a local told us we had to go to Cuisine de Maman which is the small restaurant on the property. I'm so glad we went! During the week they have amazing plate lunches that make you weep they're so good and authentic. We had a sausage gumbo that was just like my grandmother used to make (who was from baton rouge) and it was AMAZING. We also had some great chicken, sweet carrots, rice with gravy, and the most buttery delicious biscuit in the history of biscuits. To top it all off we had bread pudding which I loved! I got ALLLLLLLLL that for only about $5. CRAZY cheap and so good. I wished we had more time to spend because I heard they have a cooking school on site and I would have loved to learn their secrets and bring them home to my hubby to share!
(5)Ed U.
Vermilionville is what you would call a "living museum". If you don't have time to tap your toes to a homegrown Zydeco band in Lafayette, then this will probably give you the next best thing... a pretty accurate rendering of the area's uniquely Cajun/Creole heritage in its recreation of Acadian life from 1765 to 1890. The details are exacting, as the grounds are laid out as an historic village with eighteen structures including six restored original homes. One can either appreciate the effort toward authenticity or simply whine about the experience as a reminder of that kindergarten field trip where you were reprimanded for your lack of self-control. For the $8 admission fee, you can tour the grounds yourself and meet costumed craftspeople who act in character. The colorful man in the suspenders in the schoolhouse even plays the concertina as he shares the history of the building and education among the Acadians (see photo). There's a locally acclaimed restaurant and a big social hall where they do hold concerts and dances. Both these features made me and Jamie W. think that Vermilionville is probably best enjoyed during a celebratory event like the upcoming Bayou Vermilionville Festival on October 3. Otherwise go at your own risk. Even the craftspeople looked bored to be there on a non-festival day.
(3)Joshua B.
We were there on a day that was pretty deserted (Christmas week), and the curator apologized before we even entered the park about the lack of artisan volunteers on hand, but even though, it's a very nice place. I took my wife and in-laws to educate them about the history of where I grew up, and for that, I think was pretty productive. The artisans that were on hand were very passionate and informative, and the homes are all beautifully restored. We didn't eat at the restaurant, but have heard good things from local family. I kept imagining how beautiful this place would be for a wedding venue. If you're into historical/ education tourism, have never been to this region, or have friends or family from out of town that you'd like to enlighten about the history and culture of Acadiana, then you should definitely check out Vermilionville.
(4)Feldman A.
You ever make it out to Lafayette and you want the real deal head over to Vermilionville. Some of the best Cajun cooking I have ever had: Shrimp Etouffee, Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice. Ooo-weee! Nice outdoor atmosphere as well at least in the spring. Friendly and attentive service!
(5)Elaine K.
Easily 5 stars! Sunday buffet had meatloaf, fried chicken, biscuits, mustard greens, salad, potato salad, okra, ribs, gumbo. All Good! my favs: gumbo and meatloaf, hubby's favs: gumbo, okra. Best bread pudding!
(5)Michele L.
Vermilionville was one of the highlights of my trip to the South. The guides inside the houses were extremely knowledgeable, and very funny. We met a women who made dolls out of corn husks, and she had just gotten a paper cut (husk-cut?). Attempting to be helpful, I offered her a band aid to which she responded, "child, band aids haven't been invented yet". She then proceeded to explain the process women went through back in the late 1800's when they injured themselves. Apparently, they just wipe the blood off on the wallpaper of their homes. She pointed, and sure enough, there were several dozen bloody fingerprints on the wall. After taking the full self-guided tour around Vermilionville, we decided to grab a quick bite to eat at their restaurant, "La Cuisine De Maman Restaurant", which we were told was authentic black creole food. It was amazing. We got their lunch special and everything on it was good! The gumbo, the turkey (I didn't even know they ate turkey in Creole culture), the homemade bread, even the dessert (bread pudding yum!). If only I lived in the South, I'd be here every day.
(5)Shirley F.
Only $30 for all you can eat buffet for two, but not only all you can eat.... Everyone thinks buffet food is just average. This buffet features solid, simple gumbo, jambalaya, fried chicken, desserts, made in the authentic Cajun style. The gumbo has just the right amount of smoky flavor-I've never had better. Cuisine de Maman is the name of the restaurant, and really, the food tastes like it was made by your mom, if she were Cajun.
(5)Tobi D.
To be perfectly honest, I have only been to Vermilionville twice. Once when I was very young and the last time, 4 years ago, when I got married there. My husband and I are one of many couples that get married at Vermilionville every year. It's a great place to have a wedding because you can have the ceremony in the chapel and the reception at the hall on the grounds just a hundred yards away. They have a coordinator who takes care of guest direction and services traffic on the day of the wedding and they set up the reception hall to your preference and take care of catering for you. I now live in Texas so for me it was a destination wedding and I wanted to get married in the town I was born and raised in. I think it's a very quaint place for a wedding and since you get the park all to yourself after hours your guests can walk the grounds with no other tourists.
(5)Kristin V.
Used to come here pretty frequently on field trips as a kid. Great place to learn about the good ole days. I learned a lot about my culture here. During Christmas time it is beautiful. I think about this place a lot!
(5)carrie s.
Definitely a place to go. Talk to the people and learn about the history of the homes and times. The food is really really good. Have the bread pudding you wont be sorry.
(5)Paul B.
Me and my dad went to the Vermilionville today. We started out in the Watershed building which was a fun, interactive, exhibit. We walked into a few buildings and stopped to talk to a very interesting 88 year old man who plays the fiddle in the old school house. I highly recommend spending some with him as he extremely knowledgeable. We got a little bored of the older building exhibits so we headed back around the paths. We used the fairy to cross the river. Its a rope pulley system that was fun to use. We sat in the music theater and listened to a bunch of musicians jamming. They had fiddles, guitars and accordion's and sang. Not my kind of music but I always enjoy watching musicians at work. We ended up eating brisket po boys at the restaurant. They were ok but the sweet potato fries were excellent. My dad had a slice of pecan pie which he devoured. The buffet looked and smelled delicious! I recommend hitting up this place during one of their special events.
(4)Kristian M.
I though this was a great way to learn the culture. It is a beautiful setting and is good for all ages. There was an alligator in the water. We ate at the cafe it was good. It is very easy to find right across form the airport. You don't have to find any back roads. The fiddle player in the school house was wonderful.
(5)John T.
We are cajun natives, and had out-of-town guests join us for an afternoon at Vermilionville. The displays are authentic and beautifully done. We arrived at 1:30 and decided to get a bite to eat before touring the grounds. La Cuisine de Maman was horribly disappointing. Servers were inexperienced and poorly trained, and the food was so bad my mother would never had served it in her house for everyday purposes, much less for 'company'. We ordered wine, but the server looked confused; a few minutes later one of our party noticed (out of the beautiful picture window) the server scurrying across the grounds from the reception hall, carrying two half-full bottles of wine. He soon presented them at table for our selection; white zin and moscato, definately not typical choices. The featured meal was a cup of chicken and sausage gumbo (very good) served with baked stuffed catfish and a broccoli/carrot combination. The fish and stuffing were so dry that they would better have been described as cracklins. The vegetables were mushy and overcooked. Dessert was extra dry bread pudding (apologies-ran out of praline sauce, but offer of honey). The brisket po-boy was dry (supposed to be served with barbeque sauce). When we asked for mayonnaise, the server brought 2 packets of mayonnaise. The whole affair was sadly reminiscent of a very bad day at a grammar school cafeteria. I'm proud of our Acadiana heritage and our reputation as a cuisine haven. La Cuisine de Maman was as poor an example of Cajun food as one could find.
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