“Right in the heart of Downtown Lafayette, LA you'll find Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant—where fresh flavors meet laid-back vibes, and your taste buds come to party. Housed in a cleverly retrofitted service station with restored neon signs, Spoonbill serves up the Gulf's finest with locally sourced ingredients that turn every bite into a Louisiana love letter.\”

“Whether you're sipping a creative cocktail, enjoying a craft beer, or diving into top-tier seafood, it's the perfect spot to swap stories and toast to the good times. Spoonbill isn't just a restaurant-it's where locals go to feel like they're on vacation.”

“Spoonbill has been embraced by its neighborhood and beyond. The vibe is unfancied and party forward where first- time guests and regulars feel comfortable while experiencing excellent service, a seafood forward menu, and serious craft cocktails.”

“Current Executive Chef Tyler Langley started working at Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant in 2019, where he discovered his passion for cooking. From Spoonbill, he further honed his skills in the kitchen of Upstate New York’s Andes Hotel and Lafayette, LA’s Vestal Restaurant. Tyler returned to Spoonbill while attending the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Culinary Operations.”

“Today, Tyler serves as the Executive Chef at Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant. In this role, he collaborates with his team to create unique dishes, with a strong focus on showcasing fresh Gulf seafood.”

“Tanner Dimmick (General Manager) was raised in dive bars and dance halls in Lafayette, LA. Working at the Wild Salmon and Grant Street since he was a teenager, he worked his way up from door guy to fry cook to bartender. Eventually, he made the leap to more serious cocktail programs at Dark Roux and Saint Street Inn where he found a passion for party-forward beverage creation. Part of the opening team of Spoonbill as the beverage director, he now serves as General Manager.”

Tanner shares that although Gulf Seafood is their specialty their Third-Pound Black Angus Beef Burger with American Cheese and Rosie sauce on a Potato Bun remains their best seller!

Tanner Dimmick stays with us pulling the cork on all the deliciousness that is Lafayette’s Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant.