Jane's French Cuisine

Absolutely exquisite dinner! First place I’ve been to in Lafayette and I am so happy I drove by. The food was extremely thoughtful, while creating a modern take on traditional French cuisine. The soup I had was just incredible - the most comforting and flavorful starter. It was incredibly smooth, the texture was so admirable. The lamb shake was perfect, falling off the bone and massive in size - you could share it. The sauce was the perfect amount of salty for the pairing potatoes and ratatouille. The dessert also, so comforting and the perfect end. Not too sweet and everything on the dish paired so perfect together. The bread at the beginning of the meal is also perfect - the best butter ever. Cheers to Hannah - she is fantastic. I very much will be back! (To note - the menu is PERFECT for the winter season, it was like a hug)

The food was great, so delicious. If you looking for 1:30 to 2 hrs this is not the place. Everything is made per request no thing is pre made. We got there at 7 pm and left a lil after 9:30pm. We will visit again with friends and eat a lil snack before going in.

It has been many, many years since I have had a meal where every bite is not just good. But ASTONISHING. Great food takes time. This is some of the best food I have had in the entire world. I have eaten at many “fine restaurants”…the fois gras…the veal….the crème brule….every distinct. NEW. But familiar. The finest French food I have maybe ever had? It’s a small team. Give them time. Enjoy the atmosphere. Sit outside if you want more peace and quiet. It is a small place. SO WORTH IT.

What a great spot in Lafayette. We went with a group of 4 and enjoyed everything we had. Please understand everything is freshly prepared as ordered. Our dinner took almost 3 hours and we had no issues with that. The Foie Gras was one of the best things I have ever eaten. Everyone at the table agreed. I also has the rabbit tenderloin and it was amazing. Please give this place a try if you haven't.

It's a shame, as this could be a nice place to celebrate special occasions. The furnishings and atmosphere are pleasant, reminiscent of a traditional French restaurant. We were seated immediately (we had a reservation), and our order was taken quickly. However, we were pressurized to decide whether we wanted a dessert, and order it, at the beginning before eating our main course, which is unusual. Then it took over an hour for our food to arrive. When we queried this, we were told that the system was to serve everyone their appetizers (which we didn't order) first, and only then provide us with our main course. The food itself was disappointing - vegetables nice, but meat very dry. However , the wine we ordered was lovely, and the waiting staff were friendly. I had a good view of the kitchen, and the cooks were always rushing and looked flustered. My advice to the owner would be for him/her, and the head chef, to get some formal training in how to run a restaurant. This could be a lovely place if only they could get their processes in order.

Tucked away on E. University in Lafayette is Jane’s, a hidden gem that delivers an unforgettable French dining experience. From the moment we stepped into the quaint courtyard, we were wrapped in the warmth of its cozy, intimate atmosphere. The entire restaurant only seats about 30ish. What truly sets Jane’s apart, however, is the exceptional quality of the food. Each course was executed with masterful precision and unmistakable passion. The evening began with a basket of fresh-baked bread, still warm from the oven, paired with impossibly creamy butter imported from Normandy. Then came a delicately presented caviar service, which was elegant and perfectly balanced in flavor, followed by melt-in-your-mouth Japanese wagyu that was, without exaggeration, one of the best cuts of meat we’ve ever tasted (and we eat a lot of steak)! And just when we thought the experience had peaked, dessert arrived: Seth had a Belgium dark chocolate crème brûlée and I had a strawberry pavlova that was sweet, creamy, and oh-so light. Adding to the charm of the evening was the hospitality of Chef Will Baxter — a Lafayette native who trained at the French Institute of Culinary Arts and has cooked in several acclaimed Manhattan restaurants. He is an owner/operator and his passion truly lies with giving each customer an unforgettable meal. If you are in a hurry to dine, look elsewhere-- the meal is meant to be a journey where you savor both the company and the food. The waitress told us that they rarely, if ever, give to-go boxes, because you will clean your plate! The menu changes seasonally, so it's a must visit a few times per year.

Went with my husband for our anniversary dinner, and the food was prepared and cooked TO PERFECTION. Do not come here, if you want a quick meal, but RUN here, if you are looking for a lasting and luxurious culinary experience. We spent about 3 hours here, and it was well worth the wait. Portions, ingredients and professionalism could not be improved upon. Will definitely book again.

First time visit and we love it. Chef Will and his staff madw us feel home with their hospitality and friendliness. Menu is small but high quality, generous portion. Love watching them cooking right there.... Nice place for a date, anniversary.... Highly recommend.

Intimate setting, you can see the chef and staff work, so yes, you can hear the fussing and stuff too. It can get pretty hectic in there, we witnessed it, but we thought it was funny, and felt like Hell's Kitchen. Overall, service was very good and food was also good. We had the following: -Caviar -Escargot -Foie Gras Terrine -Filet w/ Black Truffles -Duck Food was good, our favorite was definitely the caviar since it had all the accompaniments. The toast points were on point. Check @eatinglafayette on Instagram and Facebook for more Lafayette food things!

Went to Jane's for dinner Sat 12/15/2024. I have eaten here 4 other times and the food was delicious. It has always been a place to sit and relax. This night however not so. There was one server who greeted us and sat us. She was the only server. The kitchen had 2 sous chefs along with the chef owner. We have experienced him have many rants at his staff in the past this night was no different. The one server was responsible for what looked like 10 tables. One couple clearly wanted to leave but couldn't because they were waiting on the bill. They were still there when we left. As she was providing them with the check,the chef is calling her to run food. Why didn't he run the food? Taking orders, bringing drinks, brining food, clearing tables, packing food to go and finalizing the tables bill. We sat for 25 min without any service-I do not blame the server-it is a lot for one person. I went to speak with her and she was behind a screen crying apologizing. I was not mad at her and tried to reassure her. I asked if we left was I going to be charged a no show fee on the credit card that I was required to provide when I made the reservation. She said no because I showed. I left a tip on the table and left. Today 12/16 I see 2 charges for $90=$180 on my credit card. Unbelievable I would not recommend Jane's-great food and atmosphere-but service and chef owner make the experience unpleasant. Anne V

While the food is delicious and the presentation exceptional, I must make a request to management that there be a conversation with the Chef. The last three times I've dined here, There's been audible, yelling and beratement of staff by the chef which is completely unprofessional and ruins the ambiance of an otherwise lovely meal. I understand that restaurant businesses are stressful but publicly scolding and embarrassing staff is unacceptable. Full stop. My anniversary dinner was ruined last night

Sigh. What has happened at Jane's? It was great 3 years ago when we first arrived in Lafayette. Now...read on: 1. Service. Very slow and there was only one other table seated. 30 mins for the bread course to arrive. 40 mins for the Starters. 1hour 30 mins for the main course to arrive. One Chef and two assistants from what we could see. 2.Food quality and presentation: better than service. Fois Gras was well presented and the clear winner of the service. Dover sole portion quite small, crab meat overly buttery. Crab flavor hard to detect over the butter. For the price point, a table side filet of the whole fish would have nailed it. My wife had the roasted quail. Meh. Skin not browned and crispy but undercooked and gelatinous. Lacquered would have been a winner but alas, it was just blah. 2 hours in and only two courses later we asked for the dessert (chocolate crème brûlée) to take away. My mistake. What was I thinking? It has to be served in a shallow ramekin. The better part of valor would have been for the staff to let us know that it is not possible as a "to-go" item as the presentation will be ruined. See photo. It appears that this restaurant is "on the ropes" and is not what it used to be. For a Saturday night, every table should be filled. Speaks volumes. Fly to Dallas for fine dining. This is not it. Sorry guys. Brutal I know but the restaurant business is just that.

Jane's French Cuisine creates classic French dishes with a twist from Chef Will Baxter. The service here is excellent. The ambience inside the restaurant gave a feel as if you're in a French country side restaurant with the bustling sounds of the chef and sous chef working hard to execute every dish to perfection. The courtyard outside gave a dark, quiet and romantic feel. Do not get in a rush as the three course experience will endure for about two and one half hours. My party found it was well worth the wait as the execution of each dish was an amazing experience and I would say perfection in every bite. If one wants to try classical French cuisine with a different vision, a different twist, please check out this gem.

It was ok. The seafood dishes were great. Kitchen noises where they sat us was a little loud so that stole the romance factor a little bit. The wagyu must have been cooked in bacon grease or a ton of butter; which is disappointing because it was a beautiful piece of meat, only two bites were taken. Couldn't stomach the rest. Salmon was great!!!! The dark chocolate dessert was beautifully made and tasted delicious. The French pastry was not a fluffy pastry we expected but it still tasted pretty great. It was just ok.

My family had been traveling for a week through Texas and Louisiana when we saw Jane's. Through all our travel this was the best food we have experienced. My sister and I loved the snow crab and boiled shrimp! And my mom, who generally is very picky and only likes some things, raved about the chicken fettuccine. Best experience I've had in a very long time and the price was very reasonable for the amount of food!

INCREDIBLE food, service and ambiance. I feel like this place is a bit of a secret but I can't stay silent. I've never heard of Jane's until this week and I had to give it a try. We went on a Saturday night and it was relatively slow. The vibe here is well thought out, but small family type of business. There's one server, one chef, and a sous chef. That's it! Our waiter managed all the tables with fínese and we didnt have a single complaint. Don't expect a fast dinner. It's 3 courses and you order all at once from a small menu. I don't think you could go wrong with anything but we had the parmigiana soup and salad to start, pheasant pot pie (highly recommended), and ended with chocolate créeme brûlée and Mille something. Idk whatnot was called, but it was really good. *Please visit so this restaurant survives!!!* If you're a Ruffinos, Charley Gs, or Vestal kind of gal, you're going to LOVE this one.

Although we are blessed with a plethora of quality Cajun and French influenced restaurants in the Acadiana region, there hasn't been a true French option until now. Fortunately, Jane's does not disappoint. The restaurant is located in a former home and retains the quirkiness and charm of the former owner while incorporating a modern open kitchen design. Antiques and knick knacks contribute to the homey vibe while white table clothes and cut crystal champagne flutes lend an air of worldly opulence. Our party of four was seated in a room off of the main dining room that was semi-private, and it felt like a very special space. The courtyard is lovely and I look forward to dining outdoors on a future visit. Our group sampled three of the four appetizers, two of the three entrees, and two of the three desserts. I understand that the small menu is expected to change periodically, and while the choices were limited, we found that there was something available to please everyone in our party. Appetizers included Osetra caviar with traditional accoutrements, which is available nowhere else in town! The setup was beautiful, the portion size was generous, and the quality was excellent. Likewise, the foie gras torchon was a very large portion and perfectly executed. This is another preparation I haven't see elsewhere locally but it's one of my favorites so I'm thrilled to see it on any menu. Finally, our friends said the white asparagus with pasta was outstanding, and this is yet another ingredient we usually don't have access to in our area. For entrees, two of us chose the trotter and two the bouillabaisse. The trotter was a shredded pork cake which was pan fried and plated with an herb sauce. The portion included three cakes, and I should have stopped at two but it was so good that I finished the third. The bouillabaisse included a huge piece of perfectly seared cod as well as clams, mussels, and shrimp in an incredibly flavorful lobster broth. The slice of toasted bread that came with it was slathered with rouille, which was intensely flavorful and delicious when soaked in the broth. Even though everyone was pretty stuffed, we managed to share two deserts. We had the salted caramel chocolate tart, which was dense and intense, as well as the almond honey crisp tart, which was lighter and delicious. Throughout the meal, we sampled several wines by the glass. The waiter was knowledgeable of the wine list and was helpful with pairing suggestions. The service was the perfect balance of attentive but not overbearing. Our drinks were never empty and I never found myself looking for our server. The food timing was perhaps a little slow between courses, but we didn't mind as we had great company. I think this will become one of our regular haunts. We loved it!

October 2020; Mask worn by all restaurant employees. Quiet, romantic environment. Decorated simply with low lighting and French music playing softly in the background. Both indoor and outdoor seating offered. White table cloths. Business casual attire. Small, open kitchen inside, where you can watch the chefs cook. Food was good but small portions. Food took a while to cook, as a typical European dining experience would be. Mother got a white wine and I got a red. Fresh bread, made by the chef this AM. Butter imported from Normandy. Fantastic. We love carbs! Chicken and fish entrees were ordered. Waiter brought the whole rotisserie chicken out for me to look at and asked if I wanted it cut up. I said yes, however the portion they brought me was not the whole chicken. Next time, I will tell them not to cut up chicken. Potato soufflé was soft and fluffy. Mothers seared black Cod fish was good but the potatoes and veggies in the broth were full of flavor and outstanding. We were both not completely full after our meals, so we ordered the apple crisp, which was good. Not warm but the caramel was delicious. Ambiance: 10/10 Food: 7-8/10 Food presentation: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Be prepared to CHILL people. Farm to table/Fresh food takes time to grow, cook and care for. You get what you pay for! Get yourself a few glasses of wine and enjoy the slower things in life...Like my boomer mother! We were both practicing our patience tonight ;)

The service is incredible. The meal was perfectly spaced out. You can tell the chef puts a lot of care to selecting each menu item. Every bite is perfect. The cheese plate is amazing, the escargot is delicious and the off menu steak blew me away. It was topped with seared fois gras, black truffle shavings and a red wine reduction sauce. It was perfectly cooked and crafted. Dare I say it was probably the best meal I've had in Lafayette. This was our fourth time at Jane's. The menu is different each time we go and it never disappoints. I will absolutely be back.

Super charming atmosphere and service. The food was fantastic. Stand outs for dinner: butternut squash soup, a5 steak(add the truffles, it's worth it), and the chocolate hazelnut dessert. Can't wait to go back!

If you are ready to spend two to three hours with your favorite friends, you'll enjoy the food. To their credit, the hostess announced it as "Slow French dining" when they seated us so we were warned. Food was solid to good, but 45 minutes to the appetizers consisting of an endive salad, two butternut squash soups and rabbit pate. (Should be 15 minutes max because nothing could not be prepped in advance.) Another hour until we got nicely executed Colorado lamb, Scallops In a cream sauce and delightful Quail pie. We skipped dessert because they warned us "It takes a few minutes." I decided the Chef was either pretentious or more likely short-staffed. Fortunately we were with old friends and had much to catch up and reminisce, but my real sympathies were with the guy who came in from the patio and announced: "Forget the food. I just want to leave."

The food was ok. Tried the veal and the salmon. Neither blew me away. The place is small but quaint. I would like to try it again when they have a different menu selection and sit outdoors next time. Staff was very friendly.

Apparently you must be importing ingredients from France. But that's totally ok, with that pricing you won't be around long. I lived in France for over 10 yrs and never saw a menu priced like that. The public not as dumb as you take them to be.

Was not impressed. Service was slow, had to ask for bread. The main course (Veal) was okay, not by any means impressive enough to say I need to come back...

Wonderful atmosphere for a romantic dinner. The food is tremendous. If I could give it six stars, I would.

After reading a review of Jane's in the Baton Rouge newspaper, I was intrigued and made a dinner there to celebrate my birthday with my husband. It was a bit too chilly for us to dine in the outdoor patio area, so we chose to eat in the charming dining room and had a ringside view of the activity in the kitchen. Watching the chefs work gave me an appreciation of the attention to detail that went into the preparation of our meal. While waiting for our first course, we were treated to a hot baguette that is baked by the chef each day. It was served with butter from Normandy. Wonderful start! We both had the Salade Niciose for our first course. The greens were very fresh and the tuna was tender and delicious. For our second courses, my husband chose the lamb chops and I had the Bouillabaisse and we were both happy with our selections. The seasoning was well balanced and the portions were just right. We could not make up our minds about dessert so we ordered one of each. My husband chose the strawberry tart and I chose the chocolate mousse cake. They were both little works of art and tasted as good as they looked. The wine recommended by our server, Angelle, paired perfectly with my Bouillabaisse. She was helpful, attentive, and made our evening go smoothly. The menu featured four choices for the first and second courses and two desserts. The selection is limited but the menu changes frequently. We enjoyed the lovely ambiance and unrushed service that allowed us to enjoy each other's company and conversation during our two hour meal. I look forward to returning when the evenings are a little warmer and we can enjoy dining in the beautiful patio area.

Food was excellent. Was a little Disappointed that one of the appetizers wasn't available as the chef is very particular and the international shipment of endive was messed up. You probably shouldn't leave it on the menu or change the limited menu if that happens and you only have two for sale. Otherwise staff was very accommodating. And as mentioned food was excellent.

I was a huge fan of this place when they opened. I took my wife here and had an extremely memorable experience. The food, service, and ambience were fantastic. I told everyone to try this place out. Well, two years later and Jane's has really taken a turn for the worse. We waited an hour... for bread. We were one of 3 couples in the restaurant on a Friday night. The service was ok I guess. I couldn't tell if we were being ignored or if it took 1.5 hours to slice pate out of a can. But the biggest disappointment was the main dish. I remembered the last meal I had here because I couldn't wait to come back. It was delicious and unique for the area. This time I will remember the meal, from start to finish, as something I could have whipped up in an hour in my own kitchen. It was so disappointing. The appetizers were cans and jars of stuff turned onto a plate. The main course was a bland, uninspired rabbit dish that had 3, 1x1 cm pieces of rabbit in total. The sauce was anemic and the pasta felt store bought. Deserts were good, but looked prepared out of Josie. So 3 hours with subpar food, service, and wine? 300+ dollars for 2 people. I'm so disappointed.

Food was amazing. Atmosphere was amazing. Ambiance was perfect for date night. Would definitely recommend for a quiet romantic "getaway" in Lafayette

The service was unmatched and the food was exquisite. If the weather is nice, you must sit outside on the patio. So quaint and romantic.