Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

Incredible food, great atmosphere and fabulous selection of local beer and quality booze. Surprisingly good selection of AMARO at reasonable prices. Great bar staff and friendly help. Highly recommend the beet salad appetizer or street corn appetizer. Specials of the day are typically worthwhile.

Popular downtown spot with a solid, small menu. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the draft selection (all local craft beers!!) and they also have a strong bottle collection of craft beer. We got a dozen oysters 1/2 parboiled and 1/2 on the 1/2 shell. Both were delicious, but the parboiled were just a bit overcooked. Our main course was fish of the day, lane snapper heartily doused in chimichurri, and delicious! If you want local quality just across the street from an evening of entertainment at Rock N Bowl, this is a great stop!

Went on a Saturday and got there just as it opened. It is located inside a renovated gas station and is so awesome. Indoor and outdoor seating. The staff were all A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!! We loved the retro ceramic dishes. Plus, the food was absolutely fantastic. Try the fried cauliflower!! This place is a must try. You won’t be disappointed We’ll be back for sure as well.

Alright, I will admit that I was a little hesitant going into what looked like the gas station my father had when I was a kid. OMG so worth it! The ambiance is genuine. The original steel rafters and windows set the mood. The outside eating under the outside awning where the old pumps used to stand is delightful! The service is definitely a 10! My waitress 'Erica' was amazing! The cocktails are inventive and full of "I want to try that!" Moments. But then, so is the menu! And not to worry if you are are beer or wine person, they have you covered! I ordered the Cote de Brouilly Les Grande Mises (Gamay) from France.. extraordinary! I decided to order an appetizer the veggie spring rolls, as an appetizer to just taste and take the remainder home. I ate the entire appetizer by myself! So good! For dinner I ordered the Bibimbap, it was served in a bowl and was absolutely delicious! I decided that I have ¾ of a glass of wine left, and time on my meter so I ordered the Cream Brulee! Needless to say, it was absolutely amazing! The lunch crowd filtered in after my arrival and everyone's order looked spectacular! This place is so worth the stop. All different ages, and races, and from casual to well dressed, everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves, this, and most definitely the food! This place is truly an extraordinary find. Come, enjoy yourself, give yourself time to truly appreciate the art of extraordinary food, food service, and food preparation! I so promise that I will be back! So many things on the menu that I need to try! And if you get Erica as your server, don't be shy, ask questions, this amazing lady knows that menu!

I'm new to the area from where I'm from, and when I was looking for places to eat. I stumbled upon this diner, which I have to say is fantastic. First night I came. Went for the shrimp tacos. It was the best thing I ever had. So good had me coming back for more. Went for the spicy nachos and the chicken burger this time. 2 for 2 on visits and wasn't disappointed at all. The waitresses from both visits were very kind, and I love how they used an old service tune-up shop keeping the retro aesthetics with some reminiscence of the old place. I like this place. With a fair amount of menu items and drinks to offer. I'm intrigued to come back again and try some more. I like everything about this place, and the patio area is a soothing place to relax while enjoying a well-made meal.

We asked the Uber driver to just drop us off and it happened to be next to Spoonbill. The menu looked fab so we decided to eat here. We were not disappointed.

This is my favorite restaurant in Lafayette. They have perfectly combined a five-star, fine dining menu with a down-to-earth, casual, yet professional, and welcoming environment. Every time I've been here, I've found everyone, including guests and staff, smiling or laughing.

Stopped in based on recommendations and didn’t disappoint. Food and service was Excellent. Had the Steak Nachos and “Commander in Beef” cheese burgers. Burger could have been bigger but was good either way. Finished off with the Tres Leches dessert. Great little gem of a restaurant.