10 Hometown Restaurants In Louisiana That Will Take You Back In Time
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Catherine Armstrong
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Louisiana is well-known for its incredible restaurants. These places not only serve up some delicious food, they offer a good dose of history, too. From fun, 50s-style diners to opulent, stately historic restaurants, there’s something here for everyone.
For a fun throwback to the 1950s, visit Duffy's. You'll love the retro decor and the burgers and fried catfish are crazy good. 1106 Center Street, New Iberia.
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A neighborhood icon, Borden's has been selling ice cream for years. You'll love the tin ceiling, bar stools and original cash register. 1103 Jefferson, Lafayette.
The oldest continuously operating restaurant in Louisiana, Antoine's will take you right back to the early 1800s. The opulent dining rooms and delicious food served up on historic china will make you fall in love with New Orleans. 713 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans.
Do you remember getting a root beer in a frosty mug at the Frostop? This place will take you right back to your childhood. 411 E. Airline Highway, LaPlace.
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This is the perfect place to take the kids for a chocolate malt, some fries and a burger. How about that jukebox? 301 Cousin Street, Slidell.
You'll find six Dot's Diners in the New Orleans area, and they're all adorable. Some have even been used for movie sets! 2317 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans.
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This gorgeous restored, art deco building will take you right back to the 1920s. 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., New Orleans.
This cute diner was once a gas station, and they even have some of the old gas pumps to prove it! 900 Jefferson Street, Lafayette.
Go straight back to a simpler time at Roberto's River Road Restaurant. The catfish is excellent, and the atmosphere is old-school. 1985 Highway 75, Sunshine.
What is your favorite retro restaurant in Louisiana? Tell us about it!
For more dining recommendations, take a look at these neighborhood restaurants.
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