Downtown Culinary Delights in Monroe & West Monroe
Downtown Monroe and Downtown West Monroe are home to a variety of great dining options for every taste. Whether you're in the mood for Southern comfort food, fresh seafood, or something sweet, you'll find plenty of places to satisfy your cravings. From casual cafes to lively restaurants, both downtowns are full of spots where you can enjoy a delicious meal.
Check out the list below to discover your next meal in Downtown Monroe and Downtown West Monroe!
Downtown Monroe
Award winning Chef Cory Bahr shares his passion for food and local ingredients at Parish. Enjoy thoughtful seafood dishes or locally sourced ribeyes.
Created by local chef Cory Bahr, Standard Coffee Co. aims to excellently craft each individual drink paying attention to the quality of espresso, precise milk steaming techniques, and evenly balanced syrup portions. This downtown location features a laid-back atmosphere and a wide variety of baked goods, including scones, cookies, and muffins.
Cajun food at its finest! Shrimp, catfish, you name it - it's on the menu.
Victory Pizza, located inside Flying Tiger Brewery serves up handcrafted pizzas and bread. Fresh ingredients and dough made daily!
Start your meal with the Duck Wraps and then try the North Delta Shrimp Grits. The sandwiches come with a side of Duck Fat Fries, that are not to be missed. You'll love the atmosphere and the food!
Located upstairs from Restaurant Cotton in historic downtown Monroe, enjoy a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, handcrafted cocktails and a variation of small plates while overlooking downtown Monroe.
Located in downtown Monroe above Restaurant Cotton, Planter's Gastropub offers pizzas, oysters, specialty drinks, and great river views.
Relax along the Ouachita River while you dine in this unique building that was once a cotton warehouse. Start your meal with fresh, hot hushpuppies. Choose from unique options like Jalopeno Cheese Grits and Corn & Crab Bisque or try the Peppercorn Steak, Grilled Salmon, Gumbo, or Citrus Grilled Tuna Salad.
Located in Downtown Monroe, this Pop Up Bistro offers unique lunch options for only $12! Pimento Cheese Patty Melt, Thai Chicken Curry, and Chicken Fried Steak are some of the delicious lunch specials you will find.
Known for their steaks and tamales, you can also sample their homemade chili. Cuts include porterhouse, T-bone, ribeye, filet and sirloin.
Downtown taco shop serving trendy tacos! They have a fully stocked bar and an abundance of margaritas to choose from!
More than the usual Coney Island experience. When crawfish season hits, this is the place to be with outdoor dining and live entertainment nightly!
Look for the big bull, you can't miss him! You'll know you are where beef is on the menu. Tamales are available as well as seafood fajitas of shrimp, scallops, and tilapia.
Downtown West Monroe
Enjoy the view of the Ouachita River while you dine. Begin your meal with Mom Bourque's Seafood Nachos with fried crawfish, grilled shrimp, and white queso. Choose from po-boys, fresh seafood, crab cakes, Cajun favorites, and more!
Flavorful, Spicy, Tangy – just a few words that describe West Monroe, Louisiana’s first smokehouse restaurant. From gourmet sauces/seasonings and a food truck to a restaurant, Tracy and Kristi Carter have been serving up local favorites for years. JAC’s menu items range from delicious handheld sandwiches to large meat plates to even fried brussels sprouts.
Nestled in historic Antique Alley, this mother-daughter duo cooks up daily plate lunch specials, dessert and tea included. A favorite is their homemade chicken and dressing with side choices like butter beans and squash casserole.
For His temple family foods prepares healthy, nutrient dense meals using grass fed meats & lots of clean veggies. Meals are 100% gluten free, dairy free & primarily organic.
This coffee spot in Downtown West Monroe serves up delicious specialty coffee. Stop by the shop for a treat or order off their website!
Flying Heart has six beers served year-round and a rotating variety of seasonal brews that are sure to please any palate. They're known for unique craft pizzas made with fresh ingredients on thin, NY-style dough.
The Original West Monroe Coney Island
Serving some of the best chili dogs and old-fashioned hamburgers around.
CAKE is a modern Southern bakery that demands excellence from simplicity, the highest standards in design, and exceptional flavor. Known for their delicious cookies and fan favorite macarons.
Serving beignets and cafe au lait, this food truck's menu has only grown. Get a beignet slider with fries for lunch, or add raspberry preserves to your dessert.
Specialize in all things chocolate! A huge selection from truffles, candies, chocolate dipped pretzels, marshmallows, oreos, strawberries, caramel apples and more! These sweet treats make the perfect birthday, anniversary, or any occasion gift!
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