Ema's Restaurant Menu

5520B Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Breakfast - Sweet Morning Jump Start

    • Beignets

      Beignets, tossed with powdered sugar.
      $7.49
    • French Toast

      French bread, grilled & dusted with powdered sugar, warm syrup.
      $8.49
    • Pancakes

      3-buttermilk pancakes served with butter & syrup.
      $7.49
  • Breakfast - Omelets

    • Ham & Cheese Omelet

      Three eggs omelet with cheddar cheese.
      $11.99
    • Garden Omelet

      Fresh spinach, mushroom, tomatoes, onions, & feta cheese.
      $12.99
    • Seafood Omelet

      Omelet filled with shrimp, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, & cheese, topped with crawfish etouffee.
      $16.99
  • Breakfast - Benedicts

    • Eggs Benedict

      English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, topped with creamy hollandaise.
      $14.99
    • Crab Cake Benedict

      Our house specialty! English muffin, jumbo lump crab cakes, poached eggs, topped with creamy hollandaise sauce.
      $17.99
    • Cajun Benedict

      Toasted French bread topped with crawfish cakes, poached eggs, & topped with crawfish étouffée, laced with hollandaise.
      $17.99
  • Breakfast - Breakfast Plates

    • Cafe Breakfast

      Two eggs, breakfast potatoes or grits, & choice of toast, biscuit, or English muffin. Add bacon (2) or sausage patties (2) for additional charge.
      $7.99
    • The Frenchie

      Jumbo croissant filled with grilled ham, fried egg & Swiss cheese, served with breakfast potatoes or grits.
      $9.99
    • Sausage Biscuit & Gravy

      Buttermilk biscuit split and topped with sausage patties & cream gravy, served with breakfast potatoes or grits.
      $9.49
    • Chicken Fried Steak And Eggs

      Fried country steak, two eggs, breakfast potatoes, biscuit & gravy.
      $14.99
    • Patty Melt

      Half-pound beef patty, grilled & topped with cheese & a fried egg, choice of breakfast potatoes or grits, & biscuit or toast.
      $15.99
    • Cafe Scrambler

      Three eggs, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers, & cheese, served with biscuit, toast, or English muffin, & grits or potatoes. Add: bacon, ham, smoked sausage, Jack or feta cheese , crawfish étouffée on top for additional charge.
      $12.99
  • Breakfast - Sides

    • Breakfast Potatoes

      Crispy skillet-fried potatoes, seasoned to perfection, ideal breakfast side.
      $3.49
    • Biscuit & Gravy

      Savory gravy poured over soft, freshly baked biscuits.
      $3.99
    • Toast

      Crisp, golden-brown bread, perfectly toasted for a comforting, simple pleasure.
      $1.99
    • Biscuit

      Light, flaky pastry, perfect for breakfast or a warm snack.
      $1.99
    • English Muffin

      Freshly baked, classic English muffin - crispy on the outside, fluffy inside
      $1.99
    • Grits

      "Southern-style cornmeal porridge, a classic comfort dish, perfect for breakfast or as a savory side."
      $3.49
    • Grits With Cheese

      Slow-cooked, creamy grits blended with a rich cheese, typically served as a comforting side dish.
      $3.99
    • Single Egg

      Single egg prepared to your liking: over medium, hard, easy, scrambled, sunny side up, or poached.
      $1.79
    • Two Eggs

      Two eggs prepared to preference: over medium, hard, easy, scrambled, sunny side up, or poached.
      $3.49
    • Fresh Fruits

      A selection of freshly cut seasonal fruits, typically including items such as strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and oranges.
      $3.49
    • Grilled Ham

      A single, thick slice of ham, grilled to enhance its natural flavors.
      $3.99
    • Baked Bacon (2)

      Two slices of oven-baked bacon, offering a crisp texture and rich flavor.
      $3.49
    • Sausage Patties (2)

      Two house-made sausage patties, crafted from finely ground meat seasoned with a blend of spices.
      $3.49
  • Breakfast - Desserts

    • Bread Pudding

      With white chocolate sauce.
      $6.49
    • Chocolate Lava Cake

      Rich, moist chocolate cake with a creamy, melted chocolate center.
      $6.49
  • Breakfast - Beverages

    • Dasani Bottled Water

      Enhanced with a proprietary blend of minerals to give it the clean, fresh taste you want from water.
      $1.79
    • Soft Drinks

      Selection of sodas including cola, diet cola, and lemon-lime flavors.
      $2.99
    • Community Coffee

      Freshly brewed using a blend of beans selected for their rich flavor and aroma, offering a classic coffee experience.
      $2.99
    • Iced Tea

      Chilled, refreshing brewed tea, perfectly balanced for a hot day
      $2.99
    • Juices

      Orange, apple, grape, cranberry, pineapple, grapefruit.
      $3.79
    • Milk

      Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.
      $3.49
    • Chocolate Milk

      Rich, creamy milk flavored with velvety smooth chocolate.
      $3.79
    • Hot Chocolate

      Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.
      $3.79
  • Appetizers

    • Zydeco Shrimp

      Fried gulf shrimp, tender & juicy tossed in a creamy spicy sauce.
      $10.99
    • Crawfish Cakes

      Three homemade crawfish cakes over fire-roasted red-pepper cream.
      $11.49
    • Homemade Onion Rings

      Served with dipping sauce.
      $7.99
    • Café Quesadilla

      Grilled chicken or shrimp.
      $8.99
    • Zydeco Chicken

      Marinated chicken breast strips, fried & tossed with our Zydeco sauce.
      $8.99
  • Sandwiches

    • Café Burger

      Half-pound beef patty, fully dressed, served with fries add grilled onions or mushrooms for additional charge.
      $12.99
    • Shrimp Po-Boy

      Loaded with fried shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo, with fries.
      $12.99
    • Caesar Chicken Wrap

      Grilled chicken, romaine, tomatoes, Caesar dressing & Parmesan, served with fries.
      $12.49
    • Zydeco Shrimp Wrap

      Fried shrimp tossed in a Zydeco sauce, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, served with fries.
      $12.99
  • Soups and Salads

    • Crab & Corn Bisque

      Creamy bisque with tender crab meat and sweet corn. Available in regular or large.
      $6.49
    • Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

      Chicken & sausage gumbo with options for regular or large servings.
      $5.99
    • Caesar Salad Or House Salad

      Add grilled chicken or shrimp for additional charge.
      $6.49
    • Chicken & Avocado Salad

      Grilled chicken & sliced avocados, atop a bed of mixed greens, red onions, grape tomatoes & eggplant fritters.
      $14.49
    • Zydeco Shrimp Salad

      Crispy fried shrimp tossed with our creamy zydeco sauce, over a bed of mixed greens, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives & feta cheese.
      $13.99
    • Crab Cake Salad

      Fresh salad mix, grape tomatoes, red onions, toasted pecans, eggplant fritters, with our jumbo lump crab cake.
      $15.99
    • Spinach Salad

      Fresh baby spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese crumbles, raisins, toasted pecans, & red onions with sweet balsamic vinaigrette. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for additional charge.
      $8.49
  • Entrées

    • Crab Cakes

      Louisiana blue point jumbo lump crab meat in a béchamel sauce, pan sautéed, served over angel hair pasta, one side & salad.
      $18.99
    • Pan Fried Flounder

      Filet of flounder, topped with jumbo shrimp in herb cream sauce, over roasted potatoes, and one side.
      $16.49
    • Eggplant Acadiana

      Lightly battered fried eggplant, topped with shrimp in a fire roasted red pepper cream sauce, vegetables & one side.
      $14.49
    • Fried Shrimp

      Jumbo gulf shrimp, lightly battered and fried in corn flour, served with hush-puppies, French fries.
      $13.99
    • Southern Fried Fish

      Filet of fish, seasoned & perfectly fried, served with fries. Add crawfish étouffée topping for additional charge.
      $13.49
    • Crawfish Etouffee

      Cajun classic! Creamy crawfish étouffée over white rice, and one side.
      $14.49
    • Grilled Shrimp Provençal

      Gulf jumbo shrimp, angel hair pasta with tomatoes & mushroom provençal, sprinkled with fresh Parmesan, and one side.
      $13.49
    • Fresh Vegetable Platter

      Sautéed mixed vegetables, mushrooms, tomatoes tossed in a fire roasted red pepper cream sauce, served over fried eggplant, one side.
      $13.49
    • Shrimp Or Chicken Pasta Alfredo

      Shrimp or chicken pasta alfredo, with one side.
      $12.99
    • Mesquite Grilled Chicken

      Marinated chicken breast, grilled & served over roasted potatoes, topped with pepper Jack & mushrooms, and one side.
      $13.49
    • Zydeco Chicken

      Marinated chicken breast tenderloin, lightly breaded & fried, tossed with our Zydeco sauce, served with fries.
      $13.49
    • Grilled Ribeye

      12 usda choice ribeye, grilled to perfection, served with your choice a side, and a salad.
      $26.99
  • Sides

    • Roasted Parsley Potatoes

      Oven-roasted potatoes garnished with fresh parsley, typically includes olive oil and a hint of garlic.
      $3.49
    • Corn Maque-Choux

      Sautéed sweet corn combined with the holy trinity of bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, seasoned with Cajun spices.
      $3.49
    • Mashed Sweet Potatoes

      Oven-roasted sweet potatoes, mashed to a creamy consistency, typically includes hints of cinnamon and nutmeg for a subtle sweetness.
      $3.49
    • Steamed Broccoli

      Freshly steamed broccoli: Perfectly tender and bursting with natural flavors
      $3.49
    • Green Beans

      Green beans sautéed with garlic and butter, often seasoned with a hint of salt and pepper.
      $3.49
    • Sautéed Vegetables

      A medley of squash, zucchini, red peppers, and mushrooms sautéed in extra virgin olive oil.
      $3.49
    • French Fries

      Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
      $3.49
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      Crispy and flavorful fries made from sweet potatoes, a delightful twist on a classic favorite.
      $3.49
    • Side Green Salad

      Mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes, and house vinaigrette, typically served as a refreshing accompaniment.
      $3.49
    • Side Caesar Salad

      Crisp romaine lettuce, tangy dressing, Parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons.
      $3.49
    • Grilled Asparagus

      Grilled green spears served fresh, aromatic and lightly seasoned, a delightful treat for vegetable lovers.
      $5.48
  • Kids Menu

    • Chicken Tenders

      Crispy, seasoned chicken strips that are perfect for dipping.
      $7.99
    • Popcorn Shrimp

      Crispy bite-sized shrimp
      $7.99
    • Grilled Cheese Sandwich

      Golden, melted cheese nestled between buttery, toasted slices of bread.
      $7.49
    • Zydeco Chicken

      Marinated chicken breast tenderloin, lightly breaded & fried, tossed with our zydeco sauce, served with fries.
      $7.99

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