The best restaurants in Monroe
37 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Waterfront Grill
RestaurantsWaterfront Grill splits the difference between upscaled and laid-back with hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and that signature Rahkee sauce…
Waterfront Grill
RestaurantsDanken Trail B-B-Q
RestaurantsDanken Trail B-B-Q is the kind of Monroe staple you crave midweek... think ribs and meats cooked low and slow, scratch-made sides and…
Danken Trail B-B-Q
RestaurantsDoe's Eat Place Of Monroe
RestaurantsLegendary Delta roots meet Monroe flair at Doe's Eat Place Of Monroe, where thick-cut steaks, house tamales, and seafood share the table…
Doe's Eat Place Of Monroe
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsNinja Grill Hibachi Express
RestaurantsWhen your brain is done for the day, Ninja Grill Hibachi Express lets you build your plate in a simple five-step pick-your-ingredients…
Ninja Grill Hibachi Express
RestaurantsThe Burger Grind
RestaurantsThe Burger Grind gives Monroe folks a fast-casual fix built on a proprietary beef blend and plenty of bun choices, then lets you pile on…
The Burger Grind
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsCatahoula’s
RestaurantsNeed a midweek pick-me-up that tastes like home? Catahoula’s serves Louisiana comfort with a view of the bayou, from fried catfish and…
Catahoula’s
RestaurantsViet House - Coffee, Boba Tea, & Vietnamese Cuisine is the kind of spot you hit for silky Vietnamese coffee, playful boba, and then stay…
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsEastern Empire Chinese
RestaurantsWeeknights call for Eastern Empire Chinese, the cozy spot turning out crowd-pleasers like the pork egg roll, fried or steamed dumplings,…
Eastern Empire Chinese
RestaurantsPlanters Gastropub
RestaurantsPlanters Gastropub is the downtown spot when you want charbroiled oysters, duck fat fries, and stone fired pizzas with a patio overlooking…
Planters Gastropub
RestaurantsCafe RawZ of West Monroe
RestaurantsSince 2010, Cafe RawZ of West Monroe has been the low-key answer when you want sushi tonight, pho tomorrow, and a legit Thai curry any…
Cafe RawZ of West Monroe
RestaurantsTrapp's
RestaurantsBetween the po'boys, gumbo, and a seafood platter that dares you not to share, Trapp's nails the comfort-food craving while you watch the…
Trapp's
RestaurantsHeirloom Restaurant
RestaurantsHeirloom Restaurant feels like a modern-day garden party, serving locally sourced, seasonal plates and elevated Louisiana staples. Picture…
Heirloom Restaurant
RestaurantsMilano's Italian Grill
RestaurantsWhen your week needs real comfort, Milano's Italian Grill comes through with hand-crafted pasta, slow-simmered sauces, and wood-fired…
Milano's Italian Grill
RestaurantsOkaloosa
RestaurantsBeach vibes meet retro tunes at Okaloosa, where classic Gulf bites, backyard burgers, and signature cocktails are basically a mini vacation…
Okaloosa
RestaurantsParish Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsParish Restaurant & Bar is that sweet spot for Monroe nights when you want chef Cory Bahr’s take on oysters, steaks, seafood, and a…
Parish Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsTimez Kitchen and Kocktail
RestaurantsTimez Kitchen and Kocktail is where fine-dining polish meets feel-good flavor. Think thoughtfully crafted plates, a sleek vibe, and drinks…
Timez Kitchen and Kocktail
RestaurantsThe Mighty Crab
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving seafood such as boiled shrimp and snow crab plus crawfish and beer.
The Mighty Crab
RestaurantsDaily Harvest
RestaurantsDaily Harvest Deli & Bakery keeps weekday meals easy with hot sandwiches, crisp salads, and legit to-go casseroles that taste like you made…
Daily Harvest
RestaurantsWarehouse No 1 Restaurant
RestaurantsWarehouse No. 1 serves fresh seafood and steaks with a riverfront backdrop that makes a Tuesday feel like a small celebration, with live…
Warehouse No 1 Restaurant
RestaurantsDelta Biscuit Company
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving a plate of all-day breakfast or a playful twist on Louisiana staples, Delta Biscuit Company delivers flaky biscuits,…
Delta Biscuit Company
RestaurantsLaughing Crab Cajun Seafood
RestaurantsSeafood restaurant with a Cajun angle that offers seafood boil and fried seafood dishes alongside cocktails.
Laughing Crab Cajun Seafood
RestaurantsThe Salad Station
RestaurantsChain spot for create-your-own salads and soups, plus wraps and baked potatoes.
The Salad Station
RestaurantsPodnuh's Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsPodnuh's Bar-B-Q has been making Monroe smell better since 1977 with low and slow brisket, pulled pork, locally made sausages, and juicy…
Podnuh's Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsShaw Nuff BBQ
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, Shaw Nuff BBQ answers with slow-smoked brisket, fall-apart ribs, and juicy sausage, backed by real-deal Southern…
Shaw Nuff BBQ
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsThe Eli
RestaurantsSlip into The Eli for handcrafted cocktails, tapas-style bites, and that amber-lit, leather-and-wood glow overlooking historic downtown…
The Eli
RestaurantsRonin Steak House & Sushi
RestaurantsCraving a legit roll night, Monroe? Ronin Steak House & Sushi delivers super-premium tuna, yellowtail and eel, plus adventurous picks like…
Ronin Steak House & Sushi
RestaurantsParis Banh Mi Monroe
RestaurantsParis Banh Mi Monroe nails the Vietnamese-meets-French vibe with loaded banh mi, flaky croissant sandwiches, creamy cheesecake, and…
Paris Banh Mi Monroe
RestaurantsHibachi grill and buffet
RestaurantsWhether the crew wants hibachi, Chinese favorites, or a pile of sushi rolls, Hibachi Grill and Buffet in West Monroe delivers an…
Hibachi grill and buffet
RestaurantsRestaurant Cotton
RestaurantsRestaurant Cotton plates up Southern Delta comfort with a creative twist and pours proper handcrafted cocktails, all with a view of the…
Restaurant Cotton
RestaurantsMagic Grill
RestaurantsWhen the roast beef craving hits, Magic Grill keeps it classic with fresh shredded lettuce, diced onions, homemade onion rings, and…
Magic Grill
RestaurantsBailey's Crispy Fried Chicken & Fish - Forsythe Monroe brings that shatteringly crispy, juicy chicken locals brag about, plus fried fish…
Revival Pizza Co.
RestaurantsWhether you’re plotting dinner this week or chasing chaos in slice form, Revival Pizza Co fires up woodfire pies like the Smoke Jumper with…
Revival Pizza Co.
RestaurantsCheckers
RestaurantsFast food restaurant known for its seasoned fries, burgers, and shakes, plus a drive-thru.
Checkers
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