Alright guys, this one is for the history books. We’ve scoured the state far and wide for some of the most unique and off the beaten path seafood restaurants and put them all together for an amazing road trip for you to take with you and your friends. This one is going to be really special and help you explore the best Louisiana down-home restaurants and Louisiana country seafood restaurants this state has to offer. I can’t wait to try it myself. Just make sure you pack your appetite!
Are you ready for the culinary Louisiana road trip of your life?
Day 1: Breakfast- Lea’s Lunchroom, Highway 71 S., Lecompte, LA
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Facebook.com / Lea’s Lunchroom Starting with an old standby classic, Lea’s Lunchroom will take you back into the past and feed you pies like your momma made ’em. Definitely worth the trip.
Day 1: Lunch- Crawfish Hole, 119 South Dr, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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yelp.com/biz_photos/ From Lea’s, drive north toward Natchitoches and find the Crawfish Hole, a local legend. The crawfish here is said to be simply delicious!
Day 1: Dinner- Dorcheat Seafood and Grill, 172 Dorcheat St., Minden, LA
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yelp.com/biz_photos End your first day at Dorcheat’s seafood. The down home atmosphere and friendly patrons will make you as happy as the food will. This restaurant was recently damaged by the flooding in this area, so let’s all pray that they are able to get back on their feet soon!
Day 2: Early lunch- Mohawk Seafood Tavern, 704 Louisville Ave., Monroe, LA
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facebook.com/MohawkTavern Start your next day driving east toward Monroe and stop at this classic eatery. Open for decades, Mohawk Tavern sets the standard for oysters on the half shell in these parts.
Day 2: Late Lunch- Jackie’s Riverside Steak, 1530 4th St., Jonesville, LA
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yelp.com/biz_photos Next stop, south to Jackie’s, a rural staple right on the water. Let us know how the seafood buffet is!
Day 2: Dinner- Hot Tails, 1113 Hospital Rd., New Roads, LA
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yelp.com/biz_photos New Roads locals and visitors alike flock to Hot Tails, next on our list, for their unique take on cajun staples. Pictured here, their version of boudin balls, onion rings, and crawfish bread.
Day 3: Early Lunch- Hymel’s Seafood Restaurant, 8740 LA 44, Convent, LA
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yelp.com/biz_photos Next up, Hymel’s, a local legend for their artful take on Louisiana seafood favorites. Let us know how the fried catfish is—because from here it looks perfect!
Day 3: Late Lunch- House of Seafood Buffet, 81790 LA-21, Bush, LA
yelp.com/biz_photos Head on East and out to Bush, LA for their famous House of Seafood Buffet. The wide variety of options and friendly staff makes this place a real treat.
Day 3: Dinner- D.I.’s Cajun Restaurant, 6533 Evangeline Hwy, Basile, LA
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facebook.com/DisCajunRestaurant Finally, end your culinary tour of down home seafood restaurants in Louisiana at D.I.’s, known for their amazing crabs and live music serenading your meal.
Are you ready to take this trip? What are you looking forward to the most? What other places would it be worth stopping by while you are on your way? Let us know your thoughts!
Facebook.com / Lea’s Lunchroom →exterior
Facebook.com / Lea’s Lunchroom
Starting with an old standby classic, Lea’s Lunchroom will take you back into the past and feed you pies like your momma made ’em. Definitely worth the trip.
google.com/maps
yelp.com/biz_photos/
From Lea’s, drive north toward Natchitoches and find the Crawfish Hole, a local legend. The crawfish here is said to be simply delicious!
yelp.com/biz_photos
End your first day at Dorcheat’s seafood. The down home atmosphere and friendly patrons will make you as happy as the food will. This restaurant was recently damaged by the flooding in this area, so let’s all pray that they are able to get back on their feet soon!
facebook.com/MohawkTavern
Start your next day driving east toward Monroe and stop at this classic eatery. Open for decades, Mohawk Tavern sets the standard for oysters on the half shell in these parts.
facebook.com/jackiesriverside
Next stop, south to Jackie’s, a rural staple right on the water. Let us know how the seafood buffet is!
facebook.com / Hot Tails
New Roads locals and visitors alike flock to Hot Tails, next on our list, for their unique take on cajun staples. Pictured here, their version of boudin balls, onion rings, and crawfish bread.
Next up, Hymel’s, a local legend for their artful take on Louisiana seafood favorites. Let us know how the fried catfish is—because from here it looks perfect!
Head on East and out to Bush, LA for their famous House of Seafood Buffet. The wide variety of options and friendly staff makes this place a real treat.
yelp.com/biz_photos
facebook.com/DisCajunRestaurant
Finally, end your culinary tour of down home seafood restaurants in Louisiana at D.I.’s, known for their amazing crabs and live music serenading your meal.
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Address: 119 South Dr, Natchitoches, LA 71457
