There are a lot of restaurants in Louisiana—but there are even more people looking for a delicious meal! When a place really stands out, you can tell because there’s a line out the door. Here are the most difficult places to grab a meal when you want one—but they are so worth the wait!
- Hansen’s, New Orleans
facebook.com/snobliz If you find it hard to believe that people will wait over an hour for shaved ice and syrup, well then you’ve never been to Hansen’s. (And I feel bad for you.)
- Southern Classic Fried Chicken, Shreveport
yelp.com/biz_photos/southern-classic-fried-chicken A local fast food fried chicken spot that keeps people coming back again and again–even though the lines can be loooong!
- Parrain’s Seafood, Baton Rouge
facebook.com/Parrains-Seafood-Restaurant This Baton Rouge classic offers delicious seafood dishes perfect for a special meal—and a lot of people in Baton Rouge agree!
- Willie Mae’s, New Orleans
facebook.com/WillieMaesScotchHouse The fried chicken at Willie Mae’s keeps customers coming back to wait in long lines again and again.
- Steamboat Bill’s, Lake Charles
facebook.com/Steamboat-Bills Delicious plates of seafood—but get ready to wait when it’s Crawfish season!
- Olde Tyme Grocery, Lafayette
facebook.com/oldetymegrocery This classic Lafayette spot offers all the best po-boys with high quality seafood and meats.
- Parkway Bakery & Tavern, New Orleans
facebook.com/parkwaypoorboys Parkway began with a reputation for great roast beef po-boys and has now become the go-to spot for delicious po-boys. The lines can be quite long—but the sweet potato fries can’t be missed!
- Goodwood Grill & Market, Baton Rouge
GoodWoodGrillBr.com This popular grill has the gamut of favorite southern and classic American treats—just get ready to wait a bit!
- Dwight’s, Lafayette
facebook.com/dwightsrestaurant For over two decades, Dwight’s of Lafayette has been serving high quality Cajun favorites in a family friendly atmosphere.
- Herby K’s, Shreveport
facebook.com/Herby-Ks Since 1936, this hole in the wall has served the people of Shreveport with their delicious takes on Southern favorites.
- Galatoire’s, New Orleans
facebook.com/galatoires One of the most iconic restaurants in New Orleans, Galatoire’s patrons have been known to hire people to stand in line for the Bourbon St. restaurant on the busiest days.
- Doe’s Eat Place of Monroe
facebook.com/doeseatplacemonroe This steak joint offers delicious meals for people in Monroe, LA.
Do you have any secrets for getting into these places? What’s the longest you will wait for a meal? Let us know in the comments below!
facebook.com/snobliz
If you find it hard to believe that people will wait over an hour for shaved ice and syrup, well then you’ve never been to Hansen’s. (And I feel bad for you.)
yelp.com/biz_photos/southern-classic-fried-chicken
A local fast food fried chicken spot that keeps people coming back again and again–even though the lines can be loooong!
facebook.com/Parrains-Seafood-Restaurant
This Baton Rouge classic offers delicious seafood dishes perfect for a special meal—and a lot of people in Baton Rouge agree!
facebook.com/WillieMaesScotchHouse
The fried chicken at Willie Mae’s keeps customers coming back to wait in long lines again and again.
facebook.com/Steamboat-Bills
Delicious plates of seafood—but get ready to wait when it’s Crawfish season!
facebook.com/oldetymegrocery
This classic Lafayette spot offers all the best po-boys with high quality seafood and meats.
facebook.com/parkwaypoorboys
Parkway began with a reputation for great roast beef po-boys and has now become the go-to spot for delicious po-boys. The lines can be quite long—but the sweet potato fries can’t be missed!
GoodWoodGrillBr.com
This popular grill has the gamut of favorite southern and classic American treats—just get ready to wait a bit!
facebook.com/dwightsrestaurant
For over two decades, Dwight’s of Lafayette has been serving high quality Cajun favorites in a family friendly atmosphere.
facebook.com/Herby-Ks
Since 1936, this hole in the wall has served the people of Shreveport with their delicious takes on Southern favorites.
facebook.com/galatoires
One of the most iconic restaurants in New Orleans, Galatoire’s patrons have been known to hire people to stand in line for the Bourbon St. restaurant on the busiest days.
facebook.com/doeseatplacemonroe
This steak joint offers delicious meals for people in Monroe, LA.
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