Louisiana has some of the best (and most famous) restaurants in the country. People come from all over the country to try some of our classic dishes, chefs travel here to learn the cuisine, and countless food shows and magazines have featured our restaurants. Here are 8 famous restaurants with food so good you won’t mind waiting in line for.
- Antoine’s
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Antoine’s/Facebook Established in 1840, Antoine’s is the oldest family-run restaurant in the country. A trip to this fine dining establishment isn’t complete without trying their famous dish, Oyster Rockefeller. Located at 713 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130.
- Blue Dog Cafe
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Blue Dog Cafe Lafayette/Facebook The Blue Dog Cafe has been a Lafayette favorite since 1999. Voted the best Sunday Brunch for 15 consecutive years, you’re guaranteed to enjoy a memorable meal at the Blue Dog, surrounded by the artwork of renowned artist George Rodrigue. The Blue Dog Cafe has locations at 1211 West Pinhook Road in Lafayette and 609 Ryan Street in Lake Charles.
- Crawfish Town USA
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Crawfish Town USA/Facebook You can’t miss this bright red barn in Henderson. The seafood is always fresh, and during crawfish season, this is the place to be. Located at 2815 Grand Point Hwy. Henderson, LA 70517.
- Galatoire’s
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Galatoire’s/Facebook This historic family-run restaurant has been serving the New Orleans area for more than a century. Now in its fifth generation, the Galatoire family is committed to culinary excellence. Located at 209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130.
- Herby K’s
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Herby-K’s/Facebook A trip to Shreveport isn’t complete until you try their famous Shrimp Buster. They’ve been cooking up delicious Cajun meals since 1936, and they only continue to get better with age. Located at 1833 Pierre Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71103.
- Middendorf’s
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Middendorf’s/Facebook Open since 1934, everyone knows this seafood restaurant is the best place to go for their famous thin fried catfish. Located at 30160 US-51, Akers, LA 70421.
- Sal & Judy’s
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Lynne D./Yelp Sal & Judy’s seamlessly blends Sicilian and Cajun cooking for a unique dining experience. Family recipes made the old-fashioned way with the freshest ingredients is what has made this restaurant survive and thrive for decades. Located at 27491 US-190, Lacombe, Louisiana 70445.
- Strawn’s Eat Shop
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Courtney F./Yelp Strawn’s has been featured in Southern Living Magazine and the Food Network for their famous pies. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, you’ll never have a bad meal at Strawn’s. Just make sure to save room for dessert! Strawn’s has locations at 125 Kings Hwy. Shreveport, 71104, 7804 Your Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105 and 2335 Airline Dr, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111.
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Antoine’s/Facebook
Established in 1840, Antoine’s is the oldest family-run restaurant in the country. A trip to this fine dining establishment isn’t complete without trying their famous dish, Oyster Rockefeller. Located at 713 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130.
Blue Dog Cafe Lafayette/Facebook
The Blue Dog Cafe has been a Lafayette favorite since 1999. Voted the best Sunday Brunch for 15 consecutive years, you’re guaranteed to enjoy a memorable meal at the Blue Dog, surrounded by the artwork of renowned artist George Rodrigue. The Blue Dog Cafe has locations at 1211 West Pinhook Road in Lafayette and 609 Ryan Street in Lake Charles.
Crawfish Town USA/Facebook
You can’t miss this bright red barn in Henderson. The seafood is always fresh, and during crawfish season, this is the place to be. Located at 2815 Grand Point Hwy. Henderson, LA 70517.
Galatoire’s/Facebook
This historic family-run restaurant has been serving the New Orleans area for more than a century. Now in its fifth generation, the Galatoire family is committed to culinary excellence. Located at 209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130.
Harry M./Yelp
Herby-K’s/Facebook
A trip to Shreveport isn’t complete until you try their famous Shrimp Buster. They’ve been cooking up delicious Cajun meals since 1936, and they only continue to get better with age. Located at 1833 Pierre Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71103.
Middendorf’s/Facebook
Open since 1934, everyone knows this seafood restaurant is the best place to go for their famous thin fried catfish. Located at 30160 US-51, Akers, LA 70421.
Sal & Judy’s/Facebook
Lynne D./Yelp
Sal & Judy’s seamlessly blends Sicilian and Cajun cooking for a unique dining experience. Family recipes made the old-fashioned way with the freshest ingredients is what has made this restaurant survive and thrive for decades. Located at 27491 US-190, Lacombe, Louisiana 70445.
Freddie C./Yelp
Courtney F./Yelp
Strawn’s has been featured in Southern Living Magazine and the Food Network for their famous pies. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, you’ll never have a bad meal at Strawn’s. Just make sure to save room for dessert! Strawn’s has locations at 125 Kings Hwy. Shreveport, 71104, 7804 Your Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105 and 2335 Airline Dr, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111.
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