FIRST VISIT & NOT THE LAST VISIT …read more.. They had two specials to choose from with several side options. Today I opted for the chicken with artichoke and spinach with a side of roasted potatoes and bok choy. The portion size is definitely suitable for one and possibly even two. It was absolutely delicious, seasoned very well. As I said, in the beginning, this will not be the last time I visit. Everyone was kind and answered my questions with enthusiasm. They also have a store front with many pasture raised, vegan, vegetarian, and organic food options. Off to the side, they had a dining area if you want to sit and enjoy your meal; I opted to take mine to go. Don't skip out or miss out on this jewel in our downtown Alley area of West Monroe.

We've been here a few times, and the food has always been good. We really like the kale power…read moresalad. The dressing is really light and slightly sweet and tangy at the same time. Today we ordered the egg roll in a bowl with the kale salad. The entree could have been hotter temperature wise. Flavor was good but not really special or interesting. Today more than a few bites of my kale salad seemed to have dirt in them, which was a first and not pleasant. Staff were friendly. Love the local artwork on the walls. Would still eat here again but have had better experiences here in the past for sure.

Amazing environment with tremendous food and an awesome staff. Can't go wrong for a date night at…read moreCotton.

Second time here and still delicious…read more We tried to go Friday and the parking was insane, that's probably my only complaint about the entire experience . We started with the upside down chicken Caesar salad with fries. Delicious. Fries could've been hotter but the salad was the star. A meal on its own but i love that red fish so much. So seasoned, beautiful meaty fish, mmm. The service was wonderful and the sweet tea was delicious. I will always come here if I'm in town!

I LOVE THIS PLACE! This is right by my corporate office and I will have to go whenever I am in town…read morenow. The service was great, the young lady was patient and very knowledgeable. The food was impeccable and upon walking in the store every pastry looks great. I ordered the tortilla soup and a lemon bar, both of them were really good. The modern and cute look of the place added to its overall vibes of the store. I will definitely be back and I recommend others to try this spot.

A must stop for this celiac gal EVERY VISIT to Monroe! I love how they now have a grab and go…read moresection. Super easy quick meals for you or to bring to a friend. Great service, relaxed atmosphere and sweet treats that are to beautiful to resist!

I called in my order to be picked up and they have a drive-thru window, which is very convenient…read more My burger was cooked to perfection and very juicy. The house fries were amazing as well. The pricing is reasonable, especially for what you get. Also the owners and staff are very polite and are customer satisfaction focused. I would leave 10 stars if possible.

We recently tried The Burger Grind and came away pretty impressed…read more I had the Texan 1-lb burger, and this thing was huge! It was tasty and definitely a filling burger, although it was a little on the salty side. We also tried the fries and onion rings, which were both good, but the real highlight for me was the mushrooms. They were excellent and easily one of my favorite parts of the meal. They also have boudin egg rolls, which were surprisingly very good. My only complaint is that they could have been a little bigger, especially for the price. Overall, there was a lot to like here. The portions are generous, the food is flavorful, and the boudin egg rolls are definitely worth trying. I'd go back to The Burger Grind and try some of their other burgers.

I've been going to this restaurant for over 40 years and I have never been disappointed in the food…read moreor the service. Today they had a new lunch special, mahi tacos and they were amazing! We had a new waitress, Jessica, and she was amazing as well!

The food was horrible. My steak was alive, crawling off my plate and when I tried my burger, it…read moretasted like straight salt and pepper, and they put random stuff on my fries. I didn't ask for a cricket fell on my grandmother from the roof so I would give this place zero stars, but I have to give it a one because that's the lowest I'll go!!!

Great food and service, it's an amazing experience, it fulfilled my every desire for a pizza and…read morepub establishment

Food was amazing and quick service on time bar on time Awesome restaurant! Scenery on point for a…read morepub ! Will be coming again Thanks Everyone

While traveling across states ran across this gem and they didn't disappoint!…read more From the service, the recommendations to the palate, everything was delicious and amazing. We ordered the recommended Rigatoni Bolognese and Granddaddy's Louisiana Grouper Courtbullion. Both dishes were outstanding. Definitely a place to stop in and enjoy!

Phenomenal food & great service. The pork chop was enough to feed two people and was delicious!!…read moreThe market fish and succotash was so good! Would recommend going here.

The atmosphere and vibe at this restaurant are phenomenal !…read more Food was great and waitress was amazing. I would highly recommend getting the tempura shrimp sushi roll and the hibachi.

The people at the front are rude and they lie about who got here first and will let big party's…read morewait even longer than we already have even tho they clean a table to fit us then just gave it away to a 4 person group mind you we have over 15 people and it was a hibachi table now trying to split us up even tho they gave a table away that would fit us crazy do not recommend gotta give it a 1 but if I could i would have gave it a zero

Decent food- not overly fancy. More casual. Service was…read morefine, not all that busy. Appetizers came out hot, mushrooms were good, I added salt to them. Chicken Cobb salad was the best, very fresh and the chicken was grilled well. Fish was a little dry, and the bbq shrimp was ok, not overly flavorful. Glad we finally made it in- decent spot

In short, horrible service experience on two different visits, and the food is not anything to…read moreovercompensate for the lack of decent service. The first time we dined here was in 2017, maybe, during which time the server slung our children's food across the table while setting it down-- french fries can roll off a plate with gusto! It was when the server placed the food back on the plate for the kids to eat as if we didn't all see what had just happened that put us off to coming back here. Fast forward to June 2026, it's a Saturday evening and the place my husband and I wanted to go was packed. We decided to give The Fat Pelican another try. When we walked in, there were only three tables occupied. As we stood there waiting for any signs of life from someone employed by this place, we could feel the stares from a particular table, as if trying to warn us to leave while we still could. But hindsight is always 20/20. A sweaty man emerged from the kitchen and told us we could have a seat wherever we liked. As we looked over the menu, I noted the shrimp plates all indicated (imported), which is pretty odd, being close enough to the gulf, and because our booth was right next to a poster celebrating some Louisiana Shrimp festival. I ordered unsweetened tea, which was more watery than tea, and patiently requested a soda instead, which he forgot about. One of the original 3 tables energetically waived sweaty man down, asking for their check so they could leave. Another quickly followed suit. The third table may have been playing mahjong-- they were clearly content in being out and visiting their friends. When it was our turn for what may have finally been the undivided attention of the server, we ordered. My husband ordered a steak. "We're out of steak"........ I ordered while he reconsidered the menu, really wanting to just abort the whole mission. There is a $1.50 up-charge for the loaded baked potato, which would have not been a big deal, but my husband's "loaded baked potato" was dry. We didn't bother to hunt the sweaty man down to ask for more butter, because we were both pretty frustrated. Because we were looking forward to a place that included dessert with their meal, we absolutely ordered the chocolate fudge cake. Look-- no shade on Duncan Hines or their brownies, but that is clearly what we each paid $8.99 for. You could literally taste the Duncan Hines, which was topped with ice cream and some confusing blue berries. It was a relief to pay out and leave, especially since the indie hits playlist had started its second loop. If you're still reading and wondering.. no one else came in to dine while we were there. There won't be a third time.

Want to go back to old-fashioned country cooking? This is your spot!!! You will never walk away…read morehungry and not satisfied. Service is top-notch with that ambiance that makes sense you feel at home

Number ONE in my Book! I would like to say first and foremost, I'm a white. female, retired law…read moreenforcement officer. I visited Big Momma's often before I retired, and occasionally since I retired (trying to not get fat). I am treated with kindness and respect every time I go there. It's a family owned business and they work their tails off! When I go, I always think about getting something other than the fried chicken, but when I go through the line, I start smelling that fried chicken and I see that crispy skin and I mouth just starts watering. They are the best "home cooking" restaurant in Ouachita Parish. It would cost you a fortune to have the same order at Piccadilly. Everything I have had on their menu is delicious. The family/owners always have smile on their faces. I took my brother-in-law from Oregon here when he visited and he talked about it the rest of his life. If you're a local and you haven't been here, GO! If you are visiting the area, you won't find better food in the entire parish if you're looking for home cooking, but be ready for a nap! I just promised my own brother, who has never been there, that I'm taking him ASAP! PS....their dessert are THU BOMB! AND HUGE PORTIONS, one is enough for two people. Their lunch portions are huge as well. I often got an order to go and split it with my mother.