Wine Country Bistro & Bottle Shop
4801 Line Ave.
(318) 629-9463
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 34 reviews Every item on the menu at Wine Country Bistro is made with fresh, quality ingredients but the soup—c’est si bon! Prepared with caramelized onions, a savory chicken stock so dark and thick it could be a roux, and topped with a toasted baguette and a mound of melted Gruyere cheese, it’s the soup of legends. All soup bows before it.
L’italiano Restaurant
701 Barksdale Blvd.
(318) 747-7777
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 20 reviews The meatballs at this hidden gem are simmered in a house made marinara and served over a heavenly bed of angel hair pasta. It’s a simple dish but one but executed so expertly you’ll never grow tired of it. L’italiano is equal parts authentic Italian cuisine (the owner is from Milan), romantic ambiance, and amazing rich, rustic flavors.
Herby-K’s
1833 Pierre Ave.
(318) 424-2724
Yelp: 4 stars – 84 reviews If you’re here for foodie worship, you’ve come to the right place. Herby-K’s might be a dive spot but the food here is serious as a saint. Show your devotion to the crawfish étoufée, gumbo, and a po-boy loaded with fried seafood. Then wash away your sins with a cold, crisp beer.
Taqueria La Michoacana
2905 Youree Dr.
(318) 869-4249
Yelp: 5 stars – 8 reviews You may not be able to pronounce Taqueria La Michoacana correctly but don’t let that keep you away! All you really need to know here is “steak tacos.” Utter those magic words and the waitstaff with bestow upon you perfectly seasoned and cooked carne asada nesting in a bed of warm tortillas. Yum! The menu is short and simple but the tacos are bursting with fresh ingredients and just the right amount of kick.
Chef Orlando Bloom Brother’s Seafood To Go
4916 Monkhouse Dr.
(318) 635-1641
Yelp: 4 stars - 39 reviews Southern hospitality and soul food are the names of the game at Chef Orlando Bloom Brother’s Seafood To Go (say that five times really fast). Feast on fried catfish, stuffed shrimp, and chicken livers for day…Ok well maybe I’ll pass on the chicken livers but still—everything else here is seasoned to perfection and piled high for days.
Another Broken Egg
855 Pierremont
(318) 865-1124
Yelp: 4 stars – 31 reviews As Wolfgang Puck will tell you, there is a precise art to making a good omelet. Each step is important—from the ingredients, to the butter, to the way in which you whisk the eggs. And they’ve certainly schooled it at Another Broken Egg. The Floridian omelet folds layers of cream cheese, Monterey Jack, green onions and crabmeat sautéed in garlic into a fluffy egg mixture for a meal worthy of the gods.
Strawn’s Eat Shop
125 E. Kings Hwy.
(318) 868-0634
Yelp: 4 stars – 98 reviews Who doesn’t love a good diner? The fried chicken steak and biscuits drenched in white gravy are better than your mama ever made them. And the strawberry pie is a little slice of American heaven.
Hickory Stick
4448 Youree Sr.v(318) 861-7527
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 12 reviews For some of the best barbecue this side of the Red River head to the Hickory Stick. The ribs are moist and smoky and the beef brisket is tender and tangy. And the sides refuse to play a supporting role.
The Village Grille
1313 Louisiana Ave.
(318) 424-2874
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 14 reviews Surf or turf? When the food is this good, who can decide? The cuts of meat at The Village Grille are high-end and impressive, easily making the steak a contender for the best meal here. But the fresh seafood tastes as though it was just plucked from the ocean, making it a difficult decision to pick between the two. Luckily you can have your steak and eat it too, with some jumbo shrimp on the side.
Smashburger
7503 Youree Dr.
(318) 797-1988
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 22 reviews There are those who like their burgers plain and simple. And then there are those who like to get smashed with their burgers. With options like the spinach, cucumber, and goat cheese burger, or the truffle mushroom Swiss burger, the delicious options are endless. And don’t forget your side of smashfries!
Lemongrass
3244 Barskdale Blvd.
(318) 550-5698
Yelp: 4 stars – 27 reviews Craving Vietnamese and Thai? Why pick one Asian cuisine when you can have several at Lemongrass? The only decision left, is what to order first. The bahn mi sliders are equal parts amazing flavor and spice. And the coconut shrimp appetizer is the perfect balance of savory and sweet.
2Johns Steak and Seafood
2151 Airline Dr.
(318) 841-5646
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 21 reviews The crabmeat au gratin at 2John’s is in a league of its own. The jumbo lump crabmeat is blended to perfection with fresh veggies and a crab reduction and topped with a blend of melted cheeses. It’s great to share for the table but you might need to order two. And with a free martini during happy hour, it is definitely the place 2 be.
Bella Fresca
6307 Line Ave.
(318) 865-6307
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 15 reviews The Thai fried calamari appetizer at Bella Fresca keeps diners coming back for more. The dish is a seemingly endless stack of crispy calamari fried to perfection and served with a sweet chili sauce.
Sabores Dominican Restaurant
3325 Industrial Dr.
(318) 635-9738
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 13 reviews Even if Sabores weren’t the only Dominican restaurant around for miles (hundreds of miles, that is), it would still be the best. The plantains in the Mofongo somehow manage to retain their crispiness amidst the savory garlic broth and the flavor and texture combinations are mouth-watering.
Cascio’s Market Bistro
2750 Shed Rd.
(318) 742-3205
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 13 reviews Take lunch a little early if you want to beat the throng of hungry diners heading to this popular Italian bistro. It’s not often that a veggie sandwich is ordered more often than their meaty counterparts but the eggplant Panini—fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, tomatoes, and marinated artichokes—is a clear front-runner here. But with all that gooey melted cheese and buttery grilled bread, is it really any wonder? Feature Image Source: Flickr user Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau
