Vermilion Parish

You have to eat, so why not come to the “most Cajun place on earth” where we’ll prepare a meal that will make you wish you had a bigger stomach! Feast on fresh seafood straight from our gulf waters or on a plate of crawfish étouffée made the same way grandma did. From over-stuffed po-boys and raw oysters to boiled seafood, we have the best Cajun food and more.

Over 150 years in the making, this bilingual, coastal parish is a multicultural blend steeped in history with a dash of “joie de vivre” finishing the perfectly seasoned mix. Travel along our backroads to see how our agriculture and aquaculture provide the basis for many of our local dishes. It’s in this rural area where rice, sugarcane, cattle, crawfish and alligators are farmed then brought to our restaurants and in our homes. Our proximity to the Gulf of Mexico allows us to have an abundance of fresh seafood for our amazing cuisine.

So when it’s time to eat, sit down where the locals enjoy fresh seafood and all the classic Cajun dishes. Stop by for a visit. Your place at the table is ready!

Free cajun recipes, Free Creole recipes

Culinary experiences give your trip a little something extra

Giant Omelette Celebration

Honor Abbeville’s French heritage during its 5,000-egg Giant Omelette Celebration. The festival, held each November, has its roots in a Napoleon legend in which the omelet becomes a symbol of friendship. The weekend is filled with activity, but the highlight is the omelet, cooked in a 12-foot skillet. www.giantomelette.org.