This Train In Louisiana Is Actually A Restaurant And You’ll Want To Visit
Louisiana has some seriously good food. In fact, it could easily be argued that our state has the best food in the entire nation. It’s always fun to find a restaurant that sources local produce and seafood…and has a unique, historic theme. LOLA Restaurant in Covington celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Check it out:
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The restaurant is located at 517 North New Hampshire Street, inside Covington's historic train depot.

The two restauranteurs were very young when they opened their dream restaurant; Keith was 28 and Nealy was just 23. Clearly, their ages didn't hold them back. The restaurant is simply amazing.




Seafood, anyone? This is served with risotto, wild mushrooms, collards and local crawfish.
LOLA locally sources as much produce, seafood and other offerings as it possibly can, so pretty much anything you order off the menu will be fresh.
LOLA locally sources as much produce, seafood and other offerings as it possibly can, so pretty much anything you order off the menu will be fresh.

This delicious, traditional dish is on the lunch menu for just $10.

This is served with LOLA's own house made Nilla wafers.

The dining car isn't open quite yet...but should be soon.

The menu is always a secret, but you're guaranteed to get something special.


LOLA is open for lunch Monday through Friday. Enjoy brunch on Saturday morning. Dinner is served on Friday and Saturday nights.
Don’t you just love restaurants that reflect local history? Read this article about the oldest restaurant in the state.