Applebee's Neighborhood Grill 4911 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe, LA 71203, 318-398-7319, Open daily and serving American favorites for lunch and dinner.

Brandy 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...

Cypress 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.

Melvyn'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...

O'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...

Piccadilly 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... 

Portico 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.

Tony'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.

Trio'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. 

Wing 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...

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. 

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.  

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. 

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. 

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.

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...

Cormier'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. 

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.

Daily 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.

Heavenly 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... 

Pickle 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. 

Ray'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. 

Athena 1700 North 18th Street, Monroe, LA 71201, 318-322-1113, A local restaurant that serves a unique blend of Greek and Lebanese cuisine for lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday.

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...

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.

Chateau 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. 

Geno'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... 

Genusa'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. 

Monjuni'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...

Olive 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... 

Samurai 2909 Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA 71203, 318-699-9818, Samurai is a Japanese-American cafe serving dinner Tuesday through Saturday.

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...

Ernesto'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. 

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.

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. 

Mohawk 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. 

R.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...

Red 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... 

Warehouse 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... 

Waterfront 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... 

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.

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.