Very excellent place for lunch when on the road. City looks abandoned but they just reopened this…read morebusiness. They serve lunch (menu changes everyday) and have a convenience store.

Great little country store and cafe. I have eaten here several times for lunch. They always have a…read morereally good plate lunch but also offer a made to order grill as well for hamburgers and sandwiches.A locals favorite for lunch.

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.

I indulged in a rather late lunch this Saturday afternoon at a spectacular establishment right on…read morethe street in Monroe. It is a truly magnificent venue Cotton and it was understandably bustling with a very lively, chic Saturday crowd. The interior design is absolutely exquisite. I was deeply impressed by the sophisticated decor and the stunning murals that grace the space. It had been quite some time since my last visit, and stepping back inside reminded me exactly why this place is an absolute standout. I was escorted to a wonderfully private table, which allowed for a perfectly serene dining experience despite how busy they were. The service was entirely impeccable from start to finish. I began the afternoon by speaking with my attentive waiter and ordering a classic Bloody Mary, which was mixed to absolute perfection. For my selection from the menu, I chose the Deviled Farm Eggs, and they were a total culinary triumph deeply satisfying and beautifully presented. Between the vibrant atmosphere, the flawless service, and the exceptional flavors, the experience deserved full marks. I am thoroughly delighted and will certainly not wait so long to return next time!

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!

The food was excellent. The service was just enough to not be imposing. The ambiance was definitely…read morewarm, southern and accommodating. Everyone's food was just as they asked for. Go!

Very nice ambiance, excellent service & tasty food especially the Mac n cheese! The potatoes au…read moregratin were good but hubs & I both agreed, they were slightly over salted. The 1.5 T-bone we ordered medium & though it was flavorful, some parts were med rare, some med well & also medium. The house cab was smooth & the appetizer we ordered were the beef tamales & though kinda small, we thought the masa to meat ratio was good. The chili sauce served with them had a nice smoky flavor. Overall we will visit when back in town.

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!

I really loved this place. For a small town, this is a jewel - run by Chef Cory - has a cool modern…read morevibe with elevated southern cuisine which still adheres to the cultural authenticity. Service was excellent! A cool hangout and folks can look forward to the sushi place starting right across!!

Pizza worth a trip. Beer worth a trip. Together, a great trip. Beautiful afternoon to sit outside…read more Nice area for kids to play as well. If I lived in Monroe, I'd frequent often.

Stopped in and loved the laid back ambiance! Pizza was flavorful, crust was perfect.. Not too…read morecrispy, not soggy... just right. Service À+ Cattawompus double IPA on tap was a delightful treat!

Came here for dinner with some friends on a Thursday night and didn't have to wait with a big group…read moreof 10. The staff were friendly and attentive keeping our drinks full. I decided to try something new and ordered the crawfish étouffée and it was okay. I felt the flavor was not as strong as expected and it was pretty bland tasting. I liked the bread to dip but it tasted like a bland flavorless gravy with tiny crawfish mixed. We also ordered the fried pickles and those were amazing! Crispy and packed with flavor! I would try this place again but try some fried fish or shrimp next time.

I liked this spot. I ate there for lunch and had catfish and shrimp. Good service. The owner came…read moreout and introduced himself. It's a nice spot, if you're in the area and hungry

Great food, great wait staff and good price. May be the…read morebest restaurant in Crossett. If they're having pork chops when you're there you have to try them.

Just good old home cooking! The baked chicken was really good, all the vegetables were fresh and…read moregood. Numerous desserts to choose from and a very friendly staff. The fact that there isn't much in Crossett to begin with makes this an easy choice!

My wife had the club sandwich. I had the roast beef poboy. Both were very tasty. We also shared a…read morechef salad. My wife had the strawberry pie, and I had the apple pie. Both were excellent. The only complaint we had was the price, a bit on the high side. The people where very friendly and courteous.

Quality is top notch, pies are delicious!! The problem lies in the portions and price. I know…read morerestaurants are expensive these days, but their prices make it to where it's not worth eating there. If they gave you a larger portion for the price it would be one thing, but portions are too small to justify.