Louisiana has so many restaurants, you could eat at a different one every day and still not make a dent in how many total restaurants there are. Next time you’re looking to get outside your culinary comfort zone, consider paying one of these incredible restaurants a visit.
- 2Johns
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2Johns/Facebook This lovely steakhouse in Bossier City offers some of the best seafood and steaks in an elegant atmosphere. (2151 Airline Drive, Suite 1500 Bossier City, LA 71111)
- Bacobar
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Bacobar/Facebook Bacobar seamlessly combines Latin and Asian cuisine for flavors you didn’t think were possible. Their unique spin on food will have you coming back to try everything on the menu. (70437 Highway 21, Covington, Louisiana 70433)
- Don Juanz Baja Beach Tacos
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Don Juanz Baja Beach Tacos/Facebook This locally owned and operated restaurant serves the freshest Baja cuisine that you’re sure to love. They’ve been a local favorite since 2006 and once you give them a try, you’ll find yourself coming here again and again. (Two locations: 2333 Airline Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111 and 1409 East 70th Street, Suite 101A, Shreveport, LA 71105)
- Calla
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Calla/Facebook If you’re looking for a unique experience, then you have to check out Calla. The menu features several creative and unique items all in a casual atmosphere. From bone marrow to salmon nachos, each dish is as delicious as the next. (1400 Market Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601)
- Mama’s Oyster House and Papa’s Bar and Grill
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Mama’s Oyster House/Facebook Oyster lovers, this one’s for you. Enjoy some delicious Gulf Coast oysters in a historic building that dates back to the 1800s. There’s live entertainment every weekend that’s fun for the whole family. (608 Front St, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457)
- Pamplona Tapas Bar
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Pamplona Tapas Bar/Facebook Pamplona is the place to go when you’re in the mood for authentic Spanish cuisine. Featuring small plates with the freshest ingredients around, this is one restaurant you have to try. (631 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA, 70501)
- Restaurant Sage
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Restaurant Sage/Facebook Opened in 2007, Restaurant Sage offers a fun, tropical twist on classic Louisiana flavors. Delicious seafood and juicy steaks fill the menu, but be sure to save room for their out-of-this-world desserts! (1301 N 19th St, Monroe, Louisiana 71201)
- Southfin Southern Poke
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Southfin Southern Poke/Facebook If you can’t go to Hawaii, bring Hawaii to you! Featuring Hawaiian inspired street food mixed with Louisiana flavors, you can select one of their poke bowls from the menu or customize your own with all of your favorite foods. (4321 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808)
- Waffles on Maple
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Waffles on Maple/Facebook Waffles of Maple has been delighting locals since they opened in 2012. Specializing in gourmet waffles, this is a wonderful place to bring the family for a weekend brunch everyone will enjoy. (4650 W Esplanade Ste 100, Metairie, Louisiana 70006)
How many of these restaurants have you been to? Let us know in the comments below!
2Johns/Facebook
This lovely steakhouse in Bossier City offers some of the best seafood and steaks in an elegant atmosphere. (2151 Airline Drive, Suite 1500 Bossier City, LA 71111)
Bacobar/Facebook
Bacobar seamlessly combines Latin and Asian cuisine for flavors you didn’t think were possible. Their unique spin on food will have you coming back to try everything on the menu. (70437 Highway 21, Covington, Louisiana 70433)
Don Juanz Baja Beach Tacos/Facebook
This locally owned and operated restaurant serves the freshest Baja cuisine that you’re sure to love. They’ve been a local favorite since 2006 and once you give them a try, you’ll find yourself coming here again and again. (Two locations: 2333 Airline Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111 and 1409 East 70th Street, Suite 101A, Shreveport, LA 71105)
Calla/Facebook
If you’re looking for a unique experience, then you have to check out Calla. The menu features several creative and unique items all in a casual atmosphere. From bone marrow to salmon nachos, each dish is as delicious as the next. (1400 Market Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601)
Mama’s Oyster House/Facebook
Oyster lovers, this one’s for you. Enjoy some delicious Gulf Coast oysters in a historic building that dates back to the 1800s. There’s live entertainment every weekend that’s fun for the whole family. (608 Front St, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457)
Pamplona Tapas Bar/Facebook
Pamplona is the place to go when you’re in the mood for authentic Spanish cuisine. Featuring small plates with the freshest ingredients around, this is one restaurant you have to try. (631 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA, 70501)
Restaurant Sage/Facebook
Opened in 2007, Restaurant Sage offers a fun, tropical twist on classic Louisiana flavors. Delicious seafood and juicy steaks fill the menu, but be sure to save room for their out-of-this-world desserts! (1301 N 19th St, Monroe, Louisiana 71201)
Southfin Southern Poke/Facebook
If you can’t go to Hawaii, bring Hawaii to you! Featuring Hawaiian inspired street food mixed with Louisiana flavors, you can select one of their poke bowls from the menu or customize your own with all of your favorite foods. (4321 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808)
Waffles on Maple/Facebook
Waffles of Maple has been delighting locals since they opened in 2012. Specializing in gourmet waffles, this is a wonderful place to bring the family for a weekend brunch everyone will enjoy. (4650 W Esplanade Ste 100, Metairie, Louisiana 70006)
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