25 Essential Louisiana Tables
From coastal enclaves to downtown institutions, these are the restaurants defining the dining conversation across Louisiana.
Maplewood Burgers Sulphur
Sulphur
an everyday essential hamburger restaurant address in Louisiana, pairing editorial magnetism with a Beam Score of 92.3.
Crust Pizza Co. - Moss Bluff
Moss Bluff
Carefully produced pizzas, plus calzones, pasta, subs & salads, served in a warmly casual setting.
Zea Rotisserie & Bar
Lafayette
Polished restaurant featuring rotisserie meats, craft cocktails & happy hours in a casual setting.
Olde Tyme Grocery
Lafayette, Louisiana
Longtime po’ boy sandwich specialist with a down-home, counter-serve setup & some outdoor seating.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Bossier City, Louisiana
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
New Orleans, Louisiana
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Shreveport, Louisiana
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Acme Oyster House
New Orleans, Louisiana
Lively New Orleans-based chain offering oysters, po' boys, gumbo & other Cajun-Creole classics.
Crust Pizza Co. - Sulphur
Sulphur, Louisiana
Carefully produced pizzas, plus calzones, pasta, subs & salads, served in a warmly casual setting.
Jacques-Imo's
New Orleans, Louisiana
Quirky, mural-lined hot spot luring locals & tourists with Creole soul food; just expect a wait.
Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter
New Orleans, Louisiana
Spin-off of the Bucktown original featuring hefty seafood platters & entrees in a laid-back space.
Olive Branch Cafe
Westwego, Louisiana
Pizza with gourmet toppings plus pasta, sandwiches & signature Caesar salad in a relaxed setting.
CAVA
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.
Parrain's Seafood Restaurant
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Local seafood specialist cooking up Louisiana recipes in a rustic space with porch seating.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Blazin' Hot Chicken - Food Restaurant Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Marcello's
Lafayette, Louisiana
Upscale, romantic establishment featuring traditional Italian cuisine & an extensive wine selection.
Newk's Eatery
Shreveport, Louisiana
Regional chain offering a menu of salads, pizzas & sandwiches in a casual setting.
Bon Creole
New Iberia, Louisiana
Generously stuffed po' boys & other Southern-inspired seafood eats in a rustic counter-serve joint.
Sam's Southern Eatery Harvey, LA
New Orleans, Louisiana
Southern-style po' boys, burgers & fried fish come in generous portions at this casual chain eatery.
Katie's
New Orleans, Louisiana
Lively neighborhood spot for Creole-Italian fare like pizza & po' boys, plus a busy weekend brunch.
Blazin Hot Chicken Restaurant New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Fork N Spoon
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee.
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
New Orleans, Louisiana
Colorful cafe offering American & Latin breakfast/lunch fare, plus fresh-squeezed juices.