Posted in Louisiana April 17, 2016 by

These 12 Amazing Louisiana Restaurants Are Loaded With Local History

Louisiana is home to some truly unique restaurants that have stood the test of time. We’ve got some of the most interesting stories that pour out of the doors of these eateries that are surely to entertain you for years to come. Here are a few of the most amazing Louisiana restaurants that are loaded with local history:

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1. Dooky Chase, 2301 Orleans Ave., New Orleans
Yelp.com / Leah L.
Home of the legendary creole chef Leah Chase, her love of African American art and cooking delicious food makes this restaurant truly special.
2. Leonard’s Food Quarters, 1708 Gerstner Memorial Dr., Lake Charles
Yelp.com / Jackie S.
Tucked away in Lake Charles, this neighborhood institution serves southern favorites with a distinct cajun flare.
3. Southside Bakery, 4519 W Congress St., Lafayette
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The delicious baked goods and foods have been serving the Lafayette area for decades and offer up memories of their special cakes and cookies.
4. The Chimes, 3357 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge
Yelp.com / Jim L.
Now in three locations, the Chimes is a Baton Rouge institution, serving up Louisiana comfort food for more than 30 years.
5. Parrain’s, 3225 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge
Yelp.com / Jake H.
While only open since 2001, Parrain's has quickly become a place where Baton Rouge gathers to build community and connect with friends.
6. Crescent City Steaks, 1001 N. Broad St. New Orleans
Yelp.com / Eileen Z.
This historic steakhouse in New Orleans is known for its great steaks and private booths where many NOLA powerbrokers are said to break bread.
7. Mohawk Seafood Tavern, 704 Louisville Ave., Monroe
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For decades, Mohawk Tavern is the oldest restaurant in Monroe and has been operated by three generations of the Fontana family.
8. Strawn's Eat Shop, 125 E Kings Hwy., Shreveport
Yelp.com / Somebody S.
This historic Shreveport institution offers something truly amazing to all who visit.
9. Lasyone’s Meat Pie Kitchen, 622 2nd St., Natchitoches
Yelp.com / Toni W.
The place to visit when you're in Natchitoches and are looking to taste their regional meat pies. It's simply delicious.
10. Galatoire’s, 209 Bourbon St., New Orleans
Yelp.com / Linda G.
One of the most famous New Orleans restaurants, Galatoire's is the place to see and be seen.
11. Herby K’s, 1833 Pierre Ave., Shreveport
Yelp.com / Rod A.
So many well known Shreveport residents have walked through the doors here and you can just feel their stories as soon as you walk in.
12. Judice Inn, 3134 Johnston St. Lafayette
Yelp.com / James G.
Known for having the best burgers in Lafayette, Judice Inn has been around for decades and has been a great community hang out since then.

Have you ever visited any of these restaurants? Which one do you think has the most history associated with it? Let us know about your experiences in the comments below! We love to hear your feedback.