DINING
American
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
4911 Pecanland Mall Drive • Monroe, LA 71203
318-398-7319
Open daily and serving American favorites for lunch and dinner. mapBrandy House, The
2001 Louisville Avenue • Monroe, LA 71201
Located in The Atrium Hotel
318-410-4000
No visit to Monroe is complete without a stop at The Brandy House. Enjoy live entertainment for lunch & dinner. The menu ranges from popular specialty salads and sandwiches to mouth-watering steaks, cut to order. The Brandy House also invites you to experience their unique ice bar. more... mapCypress Inn Restaurant
7805 DeSiard Street • Monroe, LA 71203
318-345-0202
Open daily for lunch and dinner, the Cypress Inn serves steaks and seafood with a spectacular view of the waterfront. mapMelvyn's Restaurant
2000 North Eightenth Street • Monroe, LA 71201
318-325-2055
For the best burger in Monroe, visit this family restaurant that specializes in charbroiled hamburgers and unique sandwiches plus serves a large selection of grilled entrees, appetizers, steaks, and fresh salads. They are open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner; closed on Sunday. more... mapO'Charley's Bar & Grill
4101 Pecanland Mall Drive • Monroe, LA 71203
318-651-2034
O'Charley's is a casual dining, family restaurant. Some of their specialties include hand-cut and aged beef steaks, a variety of chicken and seafood dishes, freshly baked yeast rolls, fresh salads with special recipe salad dressings, and their signature dessert - caramel pie. more... mapPiccadilly Cafeteria
2203 Louisville Avenue • Monroe, LA 71202
318-325-5414
A huge buffet filled with a wide variety of delicious "down home cooking" is featured at this cafeteria that also offers a nice selection of desserts. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... mapPortico Bar & Grill
2230 Tower Drive • Monroe, LA 71201
318-329-9510
Open daily for lunch and dinner, Portico Bar & Grill serves a variety of American favorites including steak, seafood, pizza and more. mapTony's Restaurant
2007 Louisville Avenue • Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-3963
Open Monday through Saturday, this local restaurant serves Italian dishes, seafood and steaks for lunch and dinner. mapTrio's Grill
2219 Forsythe Avenue • Monroe, LA 71202
318-387-3577
A local "Hot Spot" that serves all your favorite American style dishes including gumbo in a bread bowl, pastas, pizzas, sandwiches, and burgers. mapWing Stop
2340 Sterlington Road • Monroe, LA 71203
Located in Geneva's Plaza - Highway 165 North
318-388-8824
Choose from nine wing flavors including lemon pepper, atomic, garlic parmesan, and Hawaiian barbeque when you dine in or carry out wings from the Wing Stop. Side items include bourbon baked beans, fresh cut season fries, and Pearl potato salad. more... map
Bar-B-Que
Podnuh's Bar-B-Que
1108 Sterlington Road • Monroe, LA 71203
318-343-3008
You will find some of the finest barbecue in Monroe at this restaurant that offers delicious barbecue plates such as beef, ham, sausage, chicken, ribs, turkey, and pork loin, all complete with baked beans, potato salad or slaw, and Texas Toast. map
Cafes
Not Just Pie
2117 Forsythe Avenue • Monroe, LA 71202
318-322-9928
Unique cafe that features a menu full of delicious items such as roast beef poboys, quiche lorraine, shrimp bisque, and chicken pot pies. They also serves an array of homemade pies with the local favorites including banana caramel, strawberry, chocolate, and coconut. map
Chinese
Peking Chinese Restaurant
4004 DeSiard Street • Monroe, LA 71202
318-343-4000
An extensive all-you-can-eat buffet stocked with an excellent variety of traditional Chinese dishes is available for both lunch and dinner at this Chinese restaurant that also features a large salad bar. They are open seven days a week and have two other locations in the Monroe area. map
Coffee Shops
Coffee Bean, The
2501 Broadmoor Boulevard • Monroe, LA 71202
318-324-9114
The perfect spot for lunch, this casual and quaint coffee house offers a variety of specialty coffees, brewed or whole beans, plus serves daily lunch specials including their popular chicken salad on your choice of bread. map
Contemporary
Restaurant Sage
1301 North 19th Street • Monroe, LA 71201
318-410-9400
This new addition to Monroe's dining scene offers contemporary, regional American cuisine with a wide variety. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner and Tuesday through Friday for lunch. map
Creole & Cajun
Copeland's of New Orleans
3851 Pecanland Mall Road • Monroe, LA 71202
Located Near the Pecanland Mall
318-324-1212
Enjoy New Orleans style Creole and Cajun cuisine at its finest while dining at this restaurant that serves a wide variety of Cajun inspired dishes including great steaks, seafood, and pasta dishes. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... mapCormier's Cajun Catering & Restaurant
1205 Forsythe Avenue • Monroe, LA 71202
Located in Monroe's Retail District
318-322-0414
Family restaurant that offers crawfish by the pound served outdoors and is known for their famous Pig Sandwich made with delicious pulled pork and their own special sauces. map
Delis & Sandwich Shops
Bayou Bakery & Catering
1872 Forsythe Avenue • Monroe, LA 71201
318-387-8119
Bayou Bakery features fresh made sandwiches and baked goods for lunch and dinner. They are closed on Sundays. mapDaily Harvest
1105 Forsythe Avenue • Monroe, LA 71201
318-812-2253
Daily Harvest is an all natural bakery that features a deli and juice bar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served Tuesday through Saturday. mapHeavenly Ham
1611 18th Street North • Monroe, LA 71202
Located in the Monroe Business District
318-329-1111
Eat-in or take-out is available at this well known delicatessen that specializes in savory ham and turkey sandwiches, fresh salads, and party platters. more... mapPickle Barrel
1827 Avenue of America • Monroe, LA 71202
Located in Monroe's Premier Retail Center
318-325-5996
A New York style deli and sandwich shop that features over 70 deli style sandwiches to choose from with catering services also available. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. mapRay's Pege
8209 DeSiard Street • Monroe, LA 71202
318-343-0710
You haven't had a roast beef poboy until you've tried a Ray's Pege PoBoy at this award-winning delicatessen that also serves a variety of good homestyle food, hamburgers, chilidogs, and homemade ice cream. map
Greek
Indian
Irish Pubs
Enoch's Irish Pub
507 Louisville Avenue • Monroe, LA 71201
318-388-3662
Enoch's is a cafe, pub and live music venue. They offer a wide variety of grub and even vegetarian sandwiches. On special nights you will find a crowd enjoying big bowls of Irish Stew, Jambalaya, Corned Beef and Cabbage or Gumbo. more... map
Italian
Cascio's Italian & Cajun Eatery
305 Finks Hideaway Road • Monroe, LA 71203
318-345-4536
Relax in their casual atmosphere and enjoy menu selections such as crawfish enchiladas, muffalettas, and seafood. They are open for lunch and dinner. mapChateau Restaurant
2007 Louisville Avenue • Monroe, LA 71202
318-325-0384
Popular dishes at this local favorite Italian restaurant include the Crawfish Enchiladas and the Steak Diane. An array of great Italian cuisine, fresh seafood, and delicious steaks are available on the menu. Private party rooms are available. mapGeno's Italian Restaurant
705 North Eighth Street • Monroe, LA 71202
318-325-5098
Established in 1964, this family owned and operated Italian restaurant uses age-old family recipes in their delicious dishes that include crawfish alfredo, lasagna, and spaghetti. Italian sausage and their famous original salad dressing is available for nationwide shipping. Romantic patio and garden dining is also available. They are open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sunday and Monday. more... mapGenusa's Italian Restaurant
815 Park Avenue • Monroe, LA 71202
Located on Monroe's Exclusive Northside
318-387-3083
Fine dining restaurant that serves the very best in traditional Italian dishes plus features a Trattoria wine cellar on site, as well as an array of fine cigars. mapMonjuni's Italian Cafe & Grocery
1102 Oliver Road, Suite A • Monroe, LA 71201
318-362-5655
Delivering Italian home cooked style recipes including outstanding Italian foods, spaghetti, po'boys, muffalettas and deserts. They have banquet facilities to accommodate your meeting needs. more... mapOlive Garden Italian Restaurant
4781 Pecanland Mall Drive • Monroe, LA 71202
Located by the Pecanland Mall
318-322-8450
An array of all of your favorite Italian dishes are served at this well known restaurant with all entrees including their delicious and huge house salad, as well as delectable breadsticks. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... map
Japanese
Ronin Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
1119 Garrett Road • Monroe, LA 71203
318-345-8868
Ronin features a large selection of sushi and fine Japanese cuisine every day of the week. map
Mexican & Southwestern
El Chico Restaurant & Bar
4700 Millhaven Road • Monroe, LA 71203
318-388-8831
A Mexican food tradition since 1940 has grown into more than 75 restaurants. The El Chico story began when Adelaida Cuellar's homemade tamales drew huge crowds at a small county fair in 1926. Her sons opened a cafe in Dallas, following their mother's recipes for enchiladas with chile con carne sauce. Today, El Chico is still serving top-quality Mexican food favorites with fresh new specialties of today. more... mapErnesto's Mexican Restaurant
401 Bres Avenue • Monroe, LA 71202
Located in Monroe's Garden District
318-323-3309
The local favorite for South-of-the-Border cuisine, this Mexican restaurant is located in a beautiful circa 1920's building and serves an array of traditional and specialty Mexican cuisine including delicious a la carte and plate specials. map
Regional Cuisine
New Orleans Foods
1420 North 18th Street • Monroe, LA 71201
318-322-4722
New Orleans foods offers po-boys, steaks, seafood, Vietnamese selections and hamburgers. map
Seafood
Catfish Cabin
1400 Lousiville Avenue • Monroe, LA 71202
318-387-7353
A Monroe tradition for over 28 years, this popular restaurant specializes in excellent catfish cooked any way that you want it. It also serves an array of sandwiches and salads in a casual, family atmosphere. mapMohawk Tavern Seafood Restaurant
704 Louisville Avenue • Monroe, LA 71202
318-322-5481
Family owned and operated since 1952, this local favorite is famous for their gumbo, oysters on the half shell, and Shrimp Delight Salad plus they offer a delicious menu full of catfish, seafood, and steaks. mapR.J. Gators
1119 Garrett Road • Monroe, LA 71203
318-342-8776
Stuffed alligators and kitschy signs adorn the walls in a Florida Everglades lodge atmosphere. R.J. Gator's is all about good times and good food in a festive family-friendly atmosphere that makes you feel like you are embarking on an Everglades adventure. R.J. Gator's is known for Florida signature foods like alligator tail, Havana banana chicken with black beans and rice, coconut shrimp with sweet plantains and the fresh catch of the day. The restaurant also features a large selection of fresh salads, steaks, half-pound burgers and hot sandwich platters. more... mapRed Lobster
4601 Pecanland Mall Drive • Monroe, LA 71202
Located by the Pecanland Mall
318-361-0158
Well known seafood restaurant that offers a huge selection of fresh seafood items on the menu plus allows you to "create-your-own" plates. All entrees come with their unique and delicious cheese biscuits. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... mapWarehouse No. 1 Restaurant
1 Olive Street • Monroe, LA 71201
318-322-1340
Located in a renovated warehouse overlooking the scenic Ouachita River, this restaurant is famous for its hushpuppies plus serves a delightful array of fresh catfish, Louisiana seafood dishes, grilled fish, and steaks. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sunday. more... mapWaterfront Grill
5201 Desiard Street • Monroe, LA 71202
Near the University of Louisiana
318-345-0064
Overlooking the beautiful Bayou DeSiard, this restaurant "serves the finest grilled catfish, seafood, and steaks" with all entrees including hot bread, fresh green salad, and your choice of stuffed potato, sweet potato, or steamed vegetables. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... map
Southern
Hollywood Snack Bar
1810 Bernstein Park Drive • Monroe, LA 71202
318-322-7984
Open Monday through Friday, the Hollywood Snack Bar serves Soul Food and a variety of snacks for breakfast and lunch. map
Sushi
Kyoto Japanese Sushi Bar
1118 Oliver Road • Monroe, LA 71201
318-807-7777
Kyoto features a selection of Japanese dishes and fresh sushi to order. They are open for lunch and dinner, closed on Sundays. map
Steaks & Chops
LongHorn Steakhouse
4461 Pecanland Mall Drive • Monroe, LA 71203
318-387-1221
Visiting Longhorn is like paying a visit to the authentic West. The steaks are hand-cut, hand-seasoned and carefully prepared. The burgers are thick & juicy and salads are freshly prepared. They offer legendary Western fare to satisfy a range of cravings. more...
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