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ST. MARTIN PARISH

PAT’S FISHERMAN’S WHARF RESTAURANT
Famous for its homestyle cooking, Pat’s Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant has grown up with the town of Henderson since its inception in
1971. Pat’s carries the flavorful tradition of great Louisiana seafood into the present day with family recipes passed down from generation
to generation. One of the most unique stops in St. Martin Parish, Pat’s offers not only an incredible dining experience, but the restaurant
also offers guests an experience of a lifetime at the Atchafalaya Club and Pat’s Edgewater Inn. After enjoying a meal in the restaurant,
and before crawling into your comfortable bed at the inn, guests can go for a swing around the dance floor of the Atchafalaya Club to live
music from a band. Eat, sleep and dance to your heart’s content at Pat’s Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant!

BAYOU TECHE BREWING
What happens in the swamp ought to be in your cooler! Located in scenic Arnaudville, Bayou Teche Brewing Tap Room and Beer Garden
was founded on the simple dream of crafting beers that complement the cuisine and lifestyle of the Cajuns and Creoles. An experience
you won’t want to miss- Bayou Teche Brewing offers the beer lover access to a wild assortment of drafts and packaged beers unique to the
Cajun culture.

CHAMPAGNE’S BAKERY
Stop counting those calories and treat your sweet tooth to the best assortment of delicacies around! Established in 1888, Champagne’s
Bakery has been serving up sweet treats to Acadiana for over 130 years. Located off of Henderson Highway, Champagne’s offers a full
menu of confections from donuts to birthday cakes to pies. Homemade King Cakes are even on the menu during carnival season.

CAFÉ SYDNIE MAE
Named after the influential Sydnie Mae Durand, the first woman to be elected as a State Representative in Louisiana, Sydnie Mae’s is a
culinary favorite in Breaux Bridge. With a menu full of classic Louisiana seafood and Certified Angus Beef favorites, you can’t go wrong at
Sydnie Mae’s! Ordering the delicious bread pudding supports not one but two local businesses in Breaux Bridge. Sydnie Mae’s has recently
partnered with Breaux Bridge’s Cajun Market Donut Company by using same-day leftover cinnamon donuts as the main ingredient in the
bread pudding. Order one yourself to enjoy a wonderful southern delicacy.

THE ST. JOHN RESTAURANT
If you’re seeking the best South Louisiana cuisine, head on over to The St. John Restaurant in St. Martinville. Enjoy a taste of Cajun elegance with
a menu brimming with tender and flavorful steaks, fabulous seafood platters and luxurious desserts. Great food, great service and great
people- a winning combination all around.

St. Martin Parish Tourist Commission | 888-565-5939 | CajunCountry.org

RIDING THE GULF WATERS, SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA BRINGS TRAILS OF FRESH sENSATION
SEAFOOD & BOUDIN

JEFF DAVIS PARISH

CRAWFISH FARM TOUR
Learn everything about Louisiana’s favorite food! A true ‘Farm to Market’ tour! Crawfish field tours in Jeff Davis Parish run seasonally from
March-May, the crawfish harvest season. Participants will experience the habitat, harvest, calculation and distribution of crawfish. Tours take
place pondside at a working crawfish farm, then continue on to I-10 Crawfish Co-Op Exchange. Booked through and operated by the Jeff
Davis Parish Tourist Commission. Group tours can even have a private crawfish boil arranged after the tour, if desired. Reservations required.

BAYOU RUM DISTILLERY
Jeff Davis Parish is home to Bayou Rum Distillery, a state-of-the-art distillery in Lacassine, LA. Free tours are offered to see firsthand how Bayou
Rum is pasteurized, fermented, distilled, aged in their barrel storage, bottled up and served at their in-house tasting bar. Also houses a gift
shop and visitors center. Exit 48 off I-10 with easy access. Bus parking available. For more information or to schedule a tour, visit their website
at www.bayourum.com

Jamie Lee | Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission | jamie@jeffdavis.org | 337-821-5521 | JeffDavis.org

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