I was pleasantly surprised by the fried catfish here. It&#39;s crispy and flavorful, a nice change from the usual BBQ. The staff was friendly and the whole meal felt very relaxed.

The spinach ravioli is always so fresh. It&#39;s the one thing I order every time, and it never disappoints. Just a simple, reliable dish that feels comforting.

Stopped in after a long drive off I-20. The downtown Ruston spot has a nice, quiet vibe. Got the shrimp po&#39;boy. It was solid, hit the spot. A bit pricey for what it was, but no complaints.

The catfish was perfectly fried, and the crawfish etouffee had that deep, slow-cooked flavor. Sitting by the river was the best part, watching the boats go by. A really nice spot for a relaxed meal.

Service is quick even when it&#39;s packed. Staff is super friendly and handled a little mix-up with our order perfectly.

The outdoor patio was lovely for a late dinner. They were really attentive about my partner&#39;s gluten sensitivity. My only note - the wine list felt a bit limited for the menu. Still, a nice evening.

Been coming here for years. Their burgers are always juicy, and the ice cream is a nice touch. Place is clean, staff is friendly. It&#39;s just a solid, reliable spot in the neighborhood.

The spicy chicken deluxe sandwich was good, but the real star was the waffle fries. So crispy!

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The best restaurants in Monroe

Melvyn's

Eskamoe's Frozen Custard & More Monroe & West Monroe

Wendy's

Podnuh's Bar-B-Q

Firehouse Subs Maison Market

Chicken Salad Chick

The Eli

Logan's Roadhouse

Danken Trail B-B-Q

Roma Italian Bistro

Ponchatoulas

Hot Rod Bar-B-Q

Trapp's

Johnny's Pizza House

Milano's Italian Grill

JAC's Craft Smokehouse

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - West Monroe Restaurant

Belle's Ole South Diner

Haskell Donuts

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

The Creamery of West Monroe

Bangkok Spice Restaurant

BBQ West

Johnny's Pizza House

Log Cabin - Grill & Market

Chick-fil-A

Cajun Bar and Grill

Chili's Grill & Bar

Outback Steakhouse

Cracker Barrel