The Salem Opry House is located in a building that was constructed in the 1920s and used as a…read moreschool which they have renovated into their restaurant space. The old building has a nice atmosphere and was the peak experience of my visit here. My dining party was disturbed by the menu listing a $6 upcharge for sharing an entree which I've never seen that before and we don't ever share entrees but it just sounded ridiculous (I have since seen a handful of other restaurants doing this strange practice around this area). So your meal starts out with turnip greens (with pork so I don't eat that), cole slaw and hushpuppies. For our entrees my dining companion (my mom) got a hamburger steak with a sweet potato and I got the grilled salmon with a sweet potato. So... my grilled salmon was the most well done fish I've ever been served and it was literally crunchy on the outside and very dry on the inside which some might say it was burned. I've had more moist and delicious salmon jerkey than what I was served here. The sweet potato was the really good and the best part of my meal. My mom enjoyed her hamburger steak and sweet potato. We both just drank water and the price for our meals came out to $43.68 which included an odd $1.38 service fee before tip. We thought for the rather small serving size of the entrees the price was on the expensive side. Overall I have no plans of returning to this spot as the food was just meh... I did really like the historic building. It totally isn't fair to compare other places to New Orleans but that is my point of reference and I have to say this area is really a food desert compared to The Greater New Orleans area and Acadiana. So much of the food I've tried in these parts is just really bland and to my taste usually dissappointing.

The food is wonderful and the ladies work hard at trying to take care of everything and everyone…read more The atmosphere is so nice but it is so darn big it makes it hard for the server to keep up. Those girls and guys work hard at pleasing everyone.

I was in town visiting a friend and we decided on Benson's for dinner. We arrived around 6pm on…read moreSaturday and were seated right away. The restaurant atmosphere seems casual but the food made up for it, as our meal was delicious. We ordered a round of drinks (can't remember the exact names) and they were good. We tried the spring rolls appetizer and those rolls are stuffed with meat- they were ok. Next came the main meal, ribeye with Brussels and praline casserole and everything was amazing! The steak was cooked perfectly and very seasoned! If I am ever in the area again, I will be stopping in for another great meal!

Perfectly cooked strip steak with garlic-Parm butter topper. Baked potato was not great but…read morecarb-happy. "Famous" brussel sprouts were interesting but not life-changing. No desert. Good by-the-glass wines. Server was excellent despite both bar & kitchen screw-ups. While my family & I enjoyed our meal via our being together, I'd be reluctant to repeat for the price ($$$). 3 stars max

My first visit to eat here. We hit the jackpot on time, we arrived at 5:03. They had just opened…read morefor their night shift. My brother had recommended eating here and it was delicious!! Our waiter was super sweet and checked in on us numerous times. The atmosphere was cozy and noise level was pleasing. I will bring my husband to eat here real soon!

Our server was prompt and sweet. The food was really yummy and the restaurant was clean. It was…read moreattached to a really great antique store through a hallway by the restrooms! The hush puppies and cheese appetizer was super yummy! Great portions!

Ask a waitress how this place got its name, it's a great history lesson. And you will find another…read morerestaurant affiliated with it! I would recommend making reservations because that's how good this place is! Even has a mini sports bar in it. I love pickles, so of course I got the fried pickles for an appitizer. They were spot on! And the Knock ya Silly Philly sure hit home too! I'll be back.

We had such a great first experience here! The staff was amazing--our waitress was attentive,…read morefriendly, and gave us excellent recommendations since it was our first visit. The atmosphere was wonderful, and I loved every song on the playlist--it really added to the experience. Highly recommend giving this place a try and making it one of your regular spots. We'll definitely be back!

Today was my 1st time there. The service was top tier. The food was fresh and fast. It was also…read moreflavorful and well portioned. Of course I HAD to try the red beans and rice and it did NOT DISAPPOINT! Very good, I will be returning.

Came here for a quick bite to eat for the first time and I'd say it was a 6/10. I ordered the Fried…read moreshrimp plate and it comes with a side and either French bread or corn bread. The shrimp was good but it had too much of a lemon/lime taste to it. The potato salad was good and the cornbread was normal cornbread. I would come back here but definitely order something different.

808 has been many things. Unfortunately, the location isn't the best. It is very tropical themed…read more I just went for lunch, so I grabbed the burger special. Not a huge burger, but very tasty and the fries were good as well. Our server was very polite and helpful. I need to go back one night to get a true experience.

I will be commenting on the comfort of the place, not the food…read more Drinks were sub par, could use some work. Chairs at the bar area were terrible. I really hate leaving bad reviews, but this place has so much potential. all it needs is a good renovation. I would say even putting in $1000 to replace all of the bar chairs would do a huge difference. Don't expect to come into a nice cool area either because air-conditioning is nonexistent. We planned on eating there, but after the discomfort we got up and left, their menu actually did look very good.

Word of the moment is YUMMY! My group was hungry for good seafood, I looked in Yelp!, and BAM!…read moreThere it was! The menu was posted on the wall in organized and clear order. There were nice options for seafood - crawfish, crabs, shrimp, catfish, etc., with preparations from fried to boiled. 2 in our party shared the catfish and shrimp platter, and took some home for a late night snack. 1 shared the seafood platter and a pound of boiled crawfish. The staff at the counter assisted us, and were patient with our numerous questions. The seafood platter had a deviled crab, fried catfish, large fried shrimp, boiled shell-on shrimp, corn on the cob, boiled potatoes, fries and the choice of cole slaw or a side salad. It was delicious, and even more yummy as leftovers for brunch late this morning. I wish I could give them 10 stars!!

As odd as it may be to have two seafood places within a block of each other, one can argue that it…read morecan only be a good thing. The Wharf was doing a booming business when we were there. Fortunately, we were getting takeout as almost all of the tables were taken. Very nice crawfish po' boys with a tasty fried mushroom appetizer. A plentiful offering of diverse frozen seafood to take home if wanted.

Fantastic service and fantastic food. Plentiful free parking and lots of comforting options…read more Everything I've had the pleasure of tasting from The Shack has been hot, and fresh, made to order. I recommend the peanut butter cookie, burgers, salads, and the burger po-boy. The steak and gravy was also very good! It's a very unassuming spot, but it's awesome to sit outside and watch the log trucks drive by!

All the food is excellent. Lunches are just delicious. Short wait times and friendly staffread more