Blue Dog Cafe Has Closed Its Doors Due to COVID-19
Jul 02, 2020
Dining Room Returns to 50% Capacity!
Jun 07, 2020We are excited to begin serving the Lafayette community in our dining room again! As we return to 50% capacity of traditional operations, our team has worked tirelessly to prepare to serve our Full Menu again.
New Hours! Lunch & Dinner Tues-Fri and Dinner Sat
May 18, 2020
We are excited to begin serving the Lafayette community in our dining room again! As we return to 25% capacity of traditional operations, our team has worked tirelessly to prepare to serve our Full Menu again.
Our new hours are:
Tuesday - Friday: 12pm - 2pm & 5pm - 9pm
Saturday: 5pm - 9pm
Rest assured, we have taken every precaution necessary in the CDC guidelines to be able to reopen again and ensure that you and your family are safe while visiting us.
Dining Room Reopens Friday Night May 15 from 5:00-9:00
May 15, 2020
We are excited to begin serving the Lafayette community in our dining room again! As we return to 25% capacity of traditional operations, our team has worked tirelessly to prepare to serve our Full Menu again.
Rest assured, we have taken every precaution necessary in the CDC guidelines to be able to reopen again and ensure that you and your family are safe while visiting us.
Stay tuned. We will be announcing more dining room hours soon.
Temporary Menu
Mar 23, 2020
Order Any 4 Dinner Plates for just $50!!!
Plus, we are also offering hot or cold quarts of corn and crab bisque and gumbo for $22 each.
Takeout is available by calling (337) 237-0005.
We are also working on getting these specials on Waitr and Uber Eats.
Thank you for supporting Blue Dog Cafe of Lafayette, we appreciate all of you!!
Acadiana Adapts. So Do We. Take Out and Delivery Options.
Mar 17, 2020
UPDATE: SEE WEEKLY DINNER OPTIONS
As we all make changes to our lives for the coming weeks, it would be a pleasure to serve you and help you and your family in any way that we can.
Therefore, we have adapted our normal operations to offer:
- Full Menu Curbside Takeout
- Full Menu Delivery via Waitr
In addition to the current menu, we will be offering hot or cold quarts of our Fan Favorites Corn and Crab Bisque ($22) and Chicken and Sausage Gumbo ($22).
To place an order please call (337) 237-0005.
Our hours of operations are now:
- Monday - Saturday: 5pm - 8pm
- Sunday: 11am - 2pm
We are also developing “Family Meals”, where you can order a meal for 4 or more people, including appetizers/salads, entrees, and desserts. This will be available for pick up or delivery.
Please keep up with our Website and social media on Facebook and Instagram for daily updates on our operations and offerings.
Thank you all for being loyal patrons for over 20 years.The people of Lafayette are resilient and we hope we can be there to make your lives a little easier during this unprecedented and difficult time.
TRADITIONAL MENU FAVORITES RETURN TO BLUE DOG CAFÉ
Jan 25, 2020Top Ten Items from Restaurant’s Original Menu Now Available
Blue Dog Cafe is now again serving their Top 10 original menu favorites. The restaurant invites diners in Acadiana to come back and try the original recipes of dishes they know and love like the Corn and Crab Bisque, Seafood Wontons, Crawfish Enchiladas, Chicken Bayou Teche, Louisiana Purchase and more.
“In the past two years, Blue Dog Cafe created contemporary Cajun dishes that have hooked Acadiana on newer offerings like our New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp & Grits, Fresh Gulf Catch, Crabmeat Linguini, Cast Iron Heirloom Blue Cornbread and Breaux Bridge Catfish,” says Steve Santillo, partner and founder of Blue Dog Cafe. “But, our customers repeatedly told us that they are nostalgic for many recipes from our original menu that we served when we first opened in 1999. So, we have brought the 'best of' those dishes back so diners can enjoy both what is new and traditional at Blue Dog Cafe.”
Other favorites returning from the original menu that were historically top sellers in the restaurant include the Crab Cakes, Shrimp en Brochette, Santillo Caesar Salad, Catfish Blue Dog and Whiskey Bay Flounder.
For 2020, Blue Dog Café also brings back their lunch-portioned menu. Patrons of the restaurant can now get in and get going for lunch Monday - Friday from 11:00 - 2:00 with their choice of eight menu items priced under $14. The lunch menu includes new favorites like Seafood Tacos, Hamburger Steak, Linguine Pomodoro and the Blue Dog Poboy. The full menu and traditional menu favorites are also served during lunch.
Other restaurant changes from 2019 will continue. Wednesday Burger Nights have become popular at the eatery featuring several craft burgers created by their culinary team. Plus, the new a la carte Sunday Brunch menu continues to please, making Blue Dog Cafe still one of the best places for brunch on Sundays. The restaurant has a versatile back dining room with an adjoining renovated courtyard that can be configured for private events, and the restaurant also offers off-site catering for events of all sizes.
“We continue to evolve with the times and tastes of locals and visitors,” said Jacques Rodrigue, co-owner and son of artist George Rodrigue. “We are very thankful for the support of the Lafayette community for the last 20 years and with our latest changes we hope to continue to delight our guests. Our entire facility has been upgraded and I am so happy that throughout the restaurant we can share our amazing collection of Dad's art that celebrates Cajun culture, and creates a unique atmosphere unlike any other restaurant in the South."
Now Serving Lunch Menu in Addition to Full Menu
Jan 13, 2020
Lunch menu available Monday - Friday 11:00 - 2:00.
Full Menu also available during lunch service.
Blue Dog Poboy
helical farm butter lettuce, hydro tomato, red onion, remoulade, & poupart's bun + fried mushrooms (7), catfish (9), shrimp (9), fried oysters (11), or fried soft shell crab (13) +add bacon (2)
Crawfish Enchiladas — 11
cumin mornay, chili braised purple hulls & creme fraiche
Blue Crab Linguine — 14
fresh lump crab, chili garlic butter, citrus herb gremolata, shaved 1 yr parmesan
Linguine Pomodoro — 9
tomato Alfredo sauce, sun-dried tomato, mushrooms, bacon + add grilled chicken (4), grilled shrimp (5)
Pepper Jelly Glazed Pork Tenderloin — 12
creamed corn maque choux, caramelized spring onions, seasonal fruit, & pepper jelly glaze
Blue Dog Sirloin — 13
served with sautéed green beans, creamy mashed potatoes, & mushroom demi
Seafood Tacos — 12
your choice of shrimp or fish, grilled or fried, with pico, jalapeno slaw, served with chili braised purple hulls
Hamburger Steak — 12
An 8 oz charbroiled sirloin burger topped with smothered onions and gravy. Served with homemade garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans
* Menu items and prices subject to change without notice
Holiday Bonus Gift Cards! 20% FREE
Dec 09, 2019
Blue Dog Cafe is offering a "Get 20% Free" offer this Holiday Season!
For every $50 Gift Card purchased, get $10 free and for every $100 Gift Card purchased get $20 free!
Available in-store only. Thank you for supporting local!
Tuesday! Dine For A Cause. Benefits Louisiana A+ Schools.
Nov 12, 2019
Join Blue Dog Cafe of Lafayette on Tuesday, 11/12/2019, for an opportunity to raise funds for Louisiana A+ Schools.
This opportunity will be all day from 11 am to 9 pm and 10% of sales from Lunch and Dinner will benefit the Louisiana A+ Schools.
You can make reservations by calling the Blue Dog Cafe at (337) 237-0005 or by booking online, https://bluedogcafe.com/.
About Louisiana A+ Schools:
Louisiana A+ Schools is a research-based whole school network with a mission of nurturing creativity in every learner through an arts-integrated school network.