Eliza Restaurant

"The food here is phenomenal, and I really enjoyed their interpretation of certain Louisiana and dishes. They're gumbo was actually quite lovely, even though I didn't see any feeling or okra. The wait staff was incredibly polite and very attentive without being overbearing. There is a gorgeous, massive picture of what appeared to be a blue egret that was absolutely lovely to admire while he waited on our food. My only real complaint is that despite the relatively small number of guests, it felt like our food did come a little slower than we would have liked. Other than that, absolutely phenomenal restaurant. Great place to take someone for a birthday or mother's Day or something like that especially if you want to do something fancy for them."

"What a diamond in the rough. Charming, quaint, adorable outdoors patio area, and a crisp, clean, chic interior. I was genuinely surprised by the elevated Louisiana Cuisine presented here. I was impressed with their commitment to support local Louisiana businesses and even shout then out on the menu as their local sources. The waitress was polite and exceedingly knowledgeable about the menu. She also told us about a Mardi Gras themed cocktail available. Though I don't drink, it sounded like something that would be enjoyable to others. She also told us about the soup and dish of the day, both of which sounded phenomenal, but I had already made up my mind. The catfish was actually catfish (which, as you may know some businesses use tilapia or other cheap fish instead). It had one of the best shells I have tried. I had mine with lemon wedges and some stone ground horse radish infused mustard which somehow improved on what I already believed to be perfection. The gumbo only gets 4 stars from me. It was flavorful, and the popcorn rice was a nice addition, but I felt the ratio of rice to gumbo was a bit much and that I didn't really get much chicken or sausage."

"This is my new favorite restaurant! Gluten free food! Delicious GF Crab Cakes! Dessert was delicious as was the French 75!"

"11-20-23 Lafayette/Opelousas residents came out to try this spot because we were in the area. We came around 12:30. There was no wait. Our waitress Madison was really awesome. The food? It is what EVERY GREAT REVIEWS states of it! We tried 2 appetizers; both 5/5! 1. Fried eggplant 2. Fried catfish Our entrees were very yummy, too! I just wish that I had ordered the chicken fricassee!! 1. 5/5 Chicken fricassee had a very savory, well-seasoned, prepared with love taste. 2. Fish paneered meal was tasty! There were fried cubed potatoes, but this dish would have been so much better with mashed potatoes or scalloped potatoes! It also came with brussel sprouts! 3. Carrot cake: this was the best carrot cake mini loaf I have ever tried. 5/5 Great icing, too!!!"

"Nice spot. Very clean. Food was something I would have to try again. I got the crab cakes. A bit more breading and filling than I usually like, but some may like the concept. I think I’ll give it another shot and get something else because it had promising qualities. The outside area was adorable."