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Address: 1101 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 408-7037
Website: https://chezlafayette.com/
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Reviews
Diana Gonzalez
This restaurant took me back to New Orleans. The decor is perfect. They welcome you the minute you walk in. We had brunch which was delicious. We order the Deviled Eggs YOU HAVE TO GET THEM I PROMISE THEY WILL NOT DISAPPOINT… Then we tried the gumbo which was as traditional as the one in N.O. Then we had the eggs Benedict with crab cake, let’s just say it was amazing! At last we tried the berry crepes which were ok but not out of this world but the presentation was very nice. We did not enjoy our cocktails but they were ok. The expression martini lacked cream or whipped cream or maybe an egg foam. And the Bloody Mary tasted like the sea. So if that’s ok with you then try them. Our sever was cordial and the food came out on a timely note which was surprising because they were semi full. In all we will return if in town.
… moreKelly Hennessy
Stopped in to celebrate my adult daughter’s birthday and had an amazing night.
Staff was attentive, kind and patient, we felt so welcomed and had one of the best overall dining experiences I’ve had in awhile.
We attempted to try a little bit of everything from the Hush puppies (perfectly seasoned and stacked)
Shrimp roll (bread was warm and fresh, loads of delectable shrimp and sauce)
Duck (Delish and moist)
Fried green tomatoes (My New Orleans comfort food….. The breading was crunchy and even, with flavorful crawfish tail/tasso ham succotash which was a perfect pairing.)
Steak and Fritas (tender, cooked to request perfectly, sauce was spot on)
Fried Honey Catfish (Fish melted in your mouth with the just right crunch of perfectly seasoned breading and a perfect amount of sweetness and Creole touch.)
We also had the beignets which we were told are now in house crafted from start to finish and can attest to their warm, sweet powdered perfection.
We will be back to order more of the menu without hesitation and excited to get in on a Jazz night soon too! Also ..the views were absolutely beautiful, even on a rainy PNW night.
… moreStaff was attentive, kind and patient, we felt so welcomed and had one of the best overall dining experiences I’ve had in awhile.
We attempted to try a little bit of everything from the Hush puppies (perfectly seasoned and stacked)
Shrimp roll (bread was warm and fresh, loads of delectable shrimp and sauce)
Duck (Delish and moist)
Fried green tomatoes (My New Orleans comfort food….. The breading was crunchy and even, with flavorful crawfish tail/tasso ham succotash which was a perfect pairing.)
Steak and Fritas (tender, cooked to request perfectly, sauce was spot on)
Fried Honey Catfish (Fish melted in your mouth with the just right crunch of perfectly seasoned breading and a perfect amount of sweetness and Creole touch.)
We also had the beignets which we were told are now in house crafted from start to finish and can attest to their warm, sweet powdered perfection.
We will be back to order more of the menu without hesitation and excited to get in on a Jazz night soon too! Also ..the views were absolutely beautiful, even on a rainy PNW night.
Clover Connections
The only reason I came here was to try the gumbo. I’m kind of a gumbo connoisseur.
Arrived Sunday around 1:00 p.m. and they were already out of gumbo I was told. Seeing that I was about to collapse out of sheer disappointment, the wise server went to the kitchen and did some kind of magic and was told they would make more–laisee le bon temps roulle! I asked for the rice on the side and the accommodated my request. It was flavorful and delicious and hit the spot on a cold day.
Cute little bar area. Tables in the back have a nice view of the Sound. Love the pink paint.
Delicious light crepes complimented our gumbo.
And have you ever seen a little crawfish in a Bloody Mary?! Cool and creepy to see little eyes peeking at me in the drink!
One star off for their awful choice of music. How about some mood music and bring in some actual cajun tunes that would match the theme of the restaurant, please!
… moreArrived Sunday around 1:00 p.m. and they were already out of gumbo I was told. Seeing that I was about to collapse out of sheer disappointment, the wise server went to the kitchen and did some kind of magic and was told they would make more–laisee le bon temps roulle! I asked for the rice on the side and the accommodated my request. It was flavorful and delicious and hit the spot on a cold day.
Cute little bar area. Tables in the back have a nice view of the Sound. Love the pink paint.
Delicious light crepes complimented our gumbo.
And have you ever seen a little crawfish in a Bloody Mary?! Cool and creepy to see little eyes peeking at me in the drink!
One star off for their awful choice of music. How about some mood music and bring in some actual cajun tunes that would match the theme of the restaurant, please!
Kenny Sloth
Wow, raising the bar for hospitality in Tacoma! Jacob especially was very attentive and fast. Dylan and Delaney were also very friendly. Food was great, we walked into Valentine’s Day and enjoyed sitting at the bar. The place was packed and lively.
Never experienced anything like it in Tacoma.
Congrats and well done.
… moreNever experienced anything like it in Tacoma.
Congrats and well done.
Crystina Rocha
My fiancé and I came here to quietly celebrate the anniversary of the night we first met. We made the intentional choice not to tell the staff it was a special night because we wanted to see how the restaurant treats guests without any expectations. What stood out immediately is that the service, hospitality, pacing, and overall experience were exceptional without anyone knowing anything about our occasion. That says everything.
We arrived at 5:54 PM and left at 7:30 PM, and from the moment we stepped inside, it felt like time slowed down in the best way. We were greeted immediately by Collin, whose warmth felt genuine, not rehearsed. He carried himself with confidence and pride in his work, and he set the tone for the entire evening. Delaney, who also assisted throughout the night, matched that same level of attentiveness and grace. Nothing about their service felt forced or manufactured, it was natural, consistent, and deeply appreciated.
The ambiance was stunning. The moment we walked in, it felt like stepping into a New Orleans inspired brasserie with so much intentional charm. Warm peach-colored walls, soft lighting, vintage and rustic touches, patterned wallpaper, a beautifully styled bar, fresh flowers on each table, it all flowed together effortlessly. Even the restroom was thoughtfully decorated with a carved vanity, candlelight, woven baskets, and a live plant. When a restaurant cares that much about the smallest spaces, it tells you their standards run deep.
For drinks, I mentioned to Collin that nothing on the cocktail list immediately called to me and told him what my usual easy go-to drink is. He simply asked, “Can I make something for you? Do you trust me?” I said yes, and I’m glad I did. The custom drink he made was balanced, vibrant, and crafted with genuine intention, down to the clear square ice and fresh mint. My fiancés drink was just as polished and refreshing.
The appetizers were exceptional. The Oysters Rockefeller were bubbling, herbaceous, perfectly charred, some of the best I’ve ever had. The Drunken Clams in their delicate wine broth with andouille and fennel were refined and full of layered flavor. The Fried Oysters were crisp and tender with a dipping sauce that tied everything together beautifully. And the Crawfish Hush Puppies were a standout of the entire night, perfectly fried, deeply flavorful, comforting, and rich enough that I could have eaten them alone and been satisfied.
The entrées continued the same level of excellence. The Fried Chicken & Gumbo plate was phenomenal. The gumbo carried real heat but stayed balanced and soulful. The fried chicken was unbelievably moist, crisp on the outside, seasoned perfectly, truly the best fried chicken I’ve ever been served. The Pasta Chez LA was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, and while it felt like one small element was missing to push it into absolute perfection, it was still delicious and worth ordering again. The seasoned rice was buttery, aromatic, and cooked flawlessly. The Cajun slaw was so fresh and well-seasoned that I ordered more to take home.
We finished with all three desserts. The Rhum Pecan Bread Pudding was warm, dense, and nostalgic. The beignets were golden, airy, and generously dusted with powdered sugar. The panna cotta was silky and refreshing with sliced fruit on top. Each dessert had its own personality and was impressive in its own way.
When we walked outside, I looked at my fiancé and said, “Now this is what dining is supposed to feel like.” No announcements, no hints, no expectations, just real service, real flavor, and real hospitality. On a night that already meant something to us, this restaurant added a memory we didn’t even know we needed.
Chez Lafayette didn’t just impress us, they earned a place in our story.
Five stars could never say enough.
But I’ll say this: we’ll be back. And next time, we might actually tell them it’s a special night.
… moreWe arrived at 5:54 PM and left at 7:30 PM, and from the moment we stepped inside, it felt like time slowed down in the best way. We were greeted immediately by Collin, whose warmth felt genuine, not rehearsed. He carried himself with confidence and pride in his work, and he set the tone for the entire evening. Delaney, who also assisted throughout the night, matched that same level of attentiveness and grace. Nothing about their service felt forced or manufactured, it was natural, consistent, and deeply appreciated.
The ambiance was stunning. The moment we walked in, it felt like stepping into a New Orleans inspired brasserie with so much intentional charm. Warm peach-colored walls, soft lighting, vintage and rustic touches, patterned wallpaper, a beautifully styled bar, fresh flowers on each table, it all flowed together effortlessly. Even the restroom was thoughtfully decorated with a carved vanity, candlelight, woven baskets, and a live plant. When a restaurant cares that much about the smallest spaces, it tells you their standards run deep.
For drinks, I mentioned to Collin that nothing on the cocktail list immediately called to me and told him what my usual easy go-to drink is. He simply asked, “Can I make something for you? Do you trust me?” I said yes, and I’m glad I did. The custom drink he made was balanced, vibrant, and crafted with genuine intention, down to the clear square ice and fresh mint. My fiancés drink was just as polished and refreshing.
The appetizers were exceptional. The Oysters Rockefeller were bubbling, herbaceous, perfectly charred, some of the best I’ve ever had. The Drunken Clams in their delicate wine broth with andouille and fennel were refined and full of layered flavor. The Fried Oysters were crisp and tender with a dipping sauce that tied everything together beautifully. And the Crawfish Hush Puppies were a standout of the entire night, perfectly fried, deeply flavorful, comforting, and rich enough that I could have eaten them alone and been satisfied.
The entrées continued the same level of excellence. The Fried Chicken & Gumbo plate was phenomenal. The gumbo carried real heat but stayed balanced and soulful. The fried chicken was unbelievably moist, crisp on the outside, seasoned perfectly, truly the best fried chicken I’ve ever been served. The Pasta Chez LA was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, and while it felt like one small element was missing to push it into absolute perfection, it was still delicious and worth ordering again. The seasoned rice was buttery, aromatic, and cooked flawlessly. The Cajun slaw was so fresh and well-seasoned that I ordered more to take home.
We finished with all three desserts. The Rhum Pecan Bread Pudding was warm, dense, and nostalgic. The beignets were golden, airy, and generously dusted with powdered sugar. The panna cotta was silky and refreshing with sliced fruit on top. Each dessert had its own personality and was impressive in its own way.
When we walked outside, I looked at my fiancé and said, “Now this is what dining is supposed to feel like.” No announcements, no hints, no expectations, just real service, real flavor, and real hospitality. On a night that already meant something to us, this restaurant added a memory we didn’t even know we needed.
Chez Lafayette didn’t just impress us, they earned a place in our story.
Five stars could never say enough.
But I’ll say this: we’ll be back. And next time, we might actually tell them it’s a special night.
Lucas Demo
Very good experience here, came on a Saturday for lunch. Very good quality ingredients and we enjoyed the meal very much. The beignets were a nice way to end the meal!
The food took a little to arrive, but was very fresh & hot, so made it worth the wait.
… moreThe food took a little to arrive, but was very fresh & hot, so made it worth the wait.
C Smith
The tomato bisque was excellent. The caesar salad was fine. The dressing is homemade and very good, but the croutons were odd since they are cornbread. It was kind of like eating a Doritos salad.
… moreTess Cseresznyak
I have been wanting to go here for a long time and finally pulled the trigger! This place is amazing. Every dish was bursting with flavor, the staff was energetic and welcoming, and the drinks took the edge off perfectly. I can’t wait to be back for more shrimp and grits!!
… moreEstrella Benson
Lovely ambience, delicious food, fantastic service. The owner was making his rounds to each table to check on guests. I told him that my husband said his catfish was so good he wanted to walk back into the kitchen and slap someone. My husband was embarrassed, but the owner smiled and proceeded to actually walk my husband back to the kitchen where he got personally thank the chefs! Thanks for a wonderful date night. Will be back.
… moreT S
Came here on my latest visit back to Tacoma and the vibes were on point. We got seated at the best table in the place, it over looked a good part of the downtown area all the way to the water.
The servers were pleasant, and attentive.
The food was OK. I was disappointed with my choice because it didn’t live up to expectation, and I knew that as soon as it was placed in front of me. I ordered the jerk chicken sandwich. There was absolutely NOTHING jerk happening on that plate. It was looked, smelled and tasted like curry. Not even a Caribbean curry at that, it reminded me of those Japanese or Korean mixes. As a Caribbean person who lives in Brooklyn NY, it was a bit offensive. I actually did research to see if a different type of jerk flavour profile existed, but found nothing to account for this dish missing the mark.
The curry chicken was actually flavourful, and should be marketed as such and served with rice. There was a generous amount of mustard seed aioli on this sandwich as well. I feel neutral about that. Didn’t seem that it should go with the curry so I scraped most off, but it didn’t particularly ruin the experience of the curry.
The fries were great and so was the corn bread. It was a bit crumbly like cake, with a hint of sweetness. Highly recommend
I had a mojito that was very good as well.
My mom ordered the fried catfish and had no complaints.
The person we meet there is the one who highly recommended this spot. She raved about how accommodating they were, and that was immediately proven by her ability to get an appetizer that was previously on the menu but not on offer that day. Fried oysters.
She ordered a steak well done for her main and it looked great and was cooked to perfection. Unfortunately they had sprinkled some course salt on the stake. Due to her health issues she could not eat it that way so she asked for another without salt. She’d had the same dish previously without issues, so she didn’t think to say anything about salt while placing her order.
This is where our outing took a turn. The server came with a plate and removed the stake from her plate. It then took about 20mins and over 6 forgetful check ups to our table before a stake was brought back out. It was very clearly the same piece of meat from before that was most likely left under a heating lamp then had the cut end seared off. The meat was now tough and greyish on the inside. They served the sauce on the side but had added a sweetener to it. All of that cast such a dour mood to the get together.
… moreThe servers were pleasant, and attentive.
The food was OK. I was disappointed with my choice because it didn’t live up to expectation, and I knew that as soon as it was placed in front of me. I ordered the jerk chicken sandwich. There was absolutely NOTHING jerk happening on that plate. It was looked, smelled and tasted like curry. Not even a Caribbean curry at that, it reminded me of those Japanese or Korean mixes. As a Caribbean person who lives in Brooklyn NY, it was a bit offensive. I actually did research to see if a different type of jerk flavour profile existed, but found nothing to account for this dish missing the mark.
The curry chicken was actually flavourful, and should be marketed as such and served with rice. There was a generous amount of mustard seed aioli on this sandwich as well. I feel neutral about that. Didn’t seem that it should go with the curry so I scraped most off, but it didn’t particularly ruin the experience of the curry.
The fries were great and so was the corn bread. It was a bit crumbly like cake, with a hint of sweetness. Highly recommend
I had a mojito that was very good as well.
My mom ordered the fried catfish and had no complaints.
The person we meet there is the one who highly recommended this spot. She raved about how accommodating they were, and that was immediately proven by her ability to get an appetizer that was previously on the menu but not on offer that day. Fried oysters.
She ordered a steak well done for her main and it looked great and was cooked to perfection. Unfortunately they had sprinkled some course salt on the stake. Due to her health issues she could not eat it that way so she asked for another without salt. She’d had the same dish previously without issues, so she didn’t think to say anything about salt while placing her order.
This is where our outing took a turn. The server came with a plate and removed the stake from her plate. It then took about 20mins and over 6 forgetful check ups to our table before a stake was brought back out. It was very clearly the same piece of meat from before that was most likely left under a heating lamp then had the cut end seared off. The meat was now tough and greyish on the inside. They served the sauce on the side but had added a sweetener to it. All of that cast such a dour mood to the get together.