Beale Street Blues Company announces today that Lafayette’s will officially open for regular business hours on Monday, July 27 following two soft operating days on July 25 and 26 where the restaurant will be open for dinner service only (beginning at 4:00 p.m.). The restaurant, located on the second level of the Pointe Orlando outdoor shopping center (9101 International Drive, Suite 2220), will be open daily for lunch and dinner and will feature live music nightly.
The opening marks the Memphis-based brands first expansion out of Tennessee, which is most celebrated for their dedication to live music and Southern cooking. Music lovers are invited to enjoy a great meal while listening to a variety of Americana, Country, Rock and Roll, Blues Rock, Bluegrass, and Jazz. Historically, Lafayette’s is known for showcasing legendary musicians such as Billy Joel, Barry Manilow, Big Star, Kansas and Kiss.
Dishes prepared by Executive Chef, Paul Wisler pull influence from the Mississippi Delta to New Orleans with dishes ranging from rich Southern Po’Boys ($12-15) and Shrimp and Grits ($19) to a variety of specialty pizzas ($12), market-priced seafood offerings, and made-from-scratch desserts ($6) like Beignets with vanilla ice cream. Freshly shucked oysters and crab claws will also be available when in season.
Every Saturday and Sunday beginning August 1, the restaurant will serve brunch.
Photo credit: Lafayette’s