Pat's Downtown Menu
Welcome to Pat's Downtown, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Lafayette, Louisiana. This inviting eatery is renowned for its authentic Southern cuisine, where every dish is crafted with care, leaving the boxed mixes behind. Patrons rave about the fried catfish—considered the best in town—and the daily specials, like the half fish, half crawfish étouffée. The flavors transport you straight to the bayou, making you feel right at home.
But what truly sets Pat's apart is the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests are greeted with genuine Southern hospitality; the staff goes the extra mile to ensure comfort, offering thoughtful gestures like water and ice packs during hot festival days.
- Authentic flavors without pre-packaged shortcuts
- Daily specials that surprise and delight
- Inviting ambiance paired with excellent service
For a delightful taste of Southern charm and quality, make sure to visit Pat’s Downtown.
All Day - Salads
Chicken Strip Salad
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Hamburger Salad
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Garden Salad
Crab Patty Salad
Grilled Chicken Salad
Fried Shrimp Salad
Taco Salad
Plain Stuffed Potato
Crawfish Etouffee Potato
Chicken & White Gravy Potato
Fried Shrimp Potato
Chicken Fajita Potato
Grilled Shrimp Potato
Plain Potato
Mexican Potato
All Day - Mega Potatoes
All Day - Poboys
Hamburger Poboy
Cheeseburger Poboy
Shrimp Poboy
Fried Fish Poboy
Bread Pudding
Peach Cobbler
Sweet Pot Fries (Large)
Onion Rings
French Fries (Small)
Oreo Pudding
Curley Q's
Sweet Pot Fries (Small)
Potato Salad
French Fries (Large)
All Day - Side Orders
All Day - Plates
Kids' Meal (2 Strips With FF)
Fried Crab Patty W/Crawfish Etouffee On Top
1/2 Shrimp & 1/2 Fish Plate
Fried Fish W/Crawfish Etouffee On Top
Chicken Strip Plate
Fried Shrimp Plate
Hamburger Plate
2 patties with grilled onions steamed vegetables or salad.
Fried Fish Plate
Potato salad, corn, roll, and dessert.
Grilled Chicken Plate
2 breasts with grilled onions steamed vegetables or salad.
Crawfish Etouffee Plate
Potato salad, corn, roll, and dessert.
Fried Shrimp W/Crawfish Etouffee On Top
1/2 Etouffee 1/2 Fried Fish Plate
Hamburger Wrap
Crab Patty Wrap
Grilled Shrimp Wrap
Fried Chicken Wrap
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Fried Shrimp Wrap
All Day - Wraps
All Day - Sandwiches
Knockout Burger
Bacon Cheeseburger
Fish On Bun
Shrimp On Bun
Hamburger
Pork Chop Sandwich
Crab Burger
Crab Burger With Etouffee
Cheeseburger
Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Strip Sandwich
Fried Fish W/ French Fries Or Curly Q's.
Fried Pork Chop W/Rice Dressing, Vegetable, Dessert And Roll
Fried pork chop served with rice dressing, smothered cabbage, a dessert, and a roll.