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The location was beautiful, the food was great, and the interior of the restaurant was so…read morebeautifully done that I was sure the overall experience would put the cherry on top. Unfortunately, it did not. My friends and I were visiting Monroe for the LO Sister Women's Conference and were tourists just looking for a nice brunch spot before heading back home. The hosts at the front were incredibly kind, and the other servers we passed were smiling and welcoming, so I was excited for the experience. Unfortunately, our server, Kandi, came across as very rude and unwelcoming from the beginning. Her tone felt aggressive, and she seemed short with all of us while we were ordering. I have a texture issue with poached eggs, so when ordering the Cochon Benedict, I politely explained that I don't like poached eggs and asked if scrambled eggs would be possible instead. I was still very excited about the dish and was open to the substitution. Her response was essentially, "Well, it's supposed to be served that way. That's what makes a Benedict a Benedict, but I guess I'll see if we can do that." As someone who has also worked in the service industry, I completely understand that restaurants have certain ways they prepare and serve their dishes, and I understand that substitutions aren't always possible. What disappointed me was the tone and the lack of warmth in the interaction. There was no need for my request to feel like an inconvenience, especially when I was simply explaining a dietary/texture preference and asking if there was another option. Honestly, after that first interaction, I almost didn't want to order at all because I wondered how the rest of the experience would go. I want to emphasize that the restaurant itself is beautiful, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere has so much potential. My experience with the other staff members was positive, which made the interaction with our server stand out even more. I'm praying for Kandi and genuinely hope she was simply having a rough day. I don't know what she may have been dealing with that day, and I never want to judge someone based on one interaction. However, as a customer visiting from out of town, first impressions matter, and unfortunately, the service took away from what could have been a wonderful overall experience.

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!

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Flying Tiger

4.5(57 reviews)

Needed a good but quick lunch so I can get back in the road and YELP lead me to here …read more.. As soon as I walked in the service was above and beyond , walked me through the beers(I didn't get any being I'm driving ) and the food and made my decision easier The place inside has some cool photos and paintings and when I mentioned that to the bartender , she gave me a lesson on the general in photo as well as how the flying tigers came about (loved it ) I ordered a pepperoni pizza with extra fresh and shredded mozzarella, took photos then hit the road . If you need a nice place to sit and chat with friends and family and enjoy a cold lager and food , this is it for sure.

We made the fastest pizza stop ever here on our drive home from Florida…read more I knew the pizza I wanted, ordered it at the counter right when we walked in because I couldn't find a phone number to call ahead. (Do you take call ahead orders?) Bummed I couldn't order ahead since we were in a hurry but it was very easy and quick to order at the counter, pizza was out in less than eight minutes. (It was slow at the time, so I'm assuming that helped). I asked for a to go box right away and we ate 2 slices, packed and left. We were in and out in about 20 minutes. I'm an IPA drinker and the one beer they were out of was their IPA. This was a bummer. I would have loved to have tried it. I would have bought a single can but they also don't sell singles (maybe they aren't allowed to do so) The pizza was delicious. Really, really good, and I'm a pizza snob. Just the right amount of cheese, enough basil, tasty sauce, great crust and well cooked. the one negative was it was too salty. It wasn't just salty cheese or salty sauce, it tasted like the entire pizza had salt on top of it. I like salt so this didn't ruin it for me, but I was pretty surprised how salty it was and would specifically request less salt (if possible) next time. The pizza is delicious, definitely don't need to make it this salty so if adding extra salt on top you can X that! I loved the atmosphere. Very clean and well lit, with a good amount of TVs but not too many. Comfortable seats well spaced. Cool outdoor space. The staff was very friendly. We will definitely stop again!

Tasting lounge.

My pepperoni pizza w/ fresh mozzarella added

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Catfish Charlie's

3.9(172 reviews)

2.4 mi

You walk in and order at the counter. You get a buzzer and take your seat. Drinks are pour…read moreyourself. Food comes out quickly and is fresh and flavorful! Inside is woodsy and campy. Staff is friendly.

We just arrived in Louisiana from Arkansas and couldn't wait to have some shrimp. Ordered the…read moreGrilled Jumbo shrimp plate. 15.99 each. The buzzer went off and I walked up to pick up the order. Both plates had 6, that's right 6 tiny shrimp on the plate. A small cup of mashed potatoes and 3 small thin slices of squash. I don't believe it would have filled up a 5 year old. Sadly very very disappointed. Got a Side and a small piece of cake. Total with a tip $71.68. Absolute ridiculous. We both left hungry and wanting shrimp.

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Kids grill cheese

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Catfish basket with hushpuppies

Doe's Eat Place of Monroe

4.1(107 reviews)

2.7 mi

•$$$

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.

Bar view from hostess stand

Bone-in ribeye with baked potato

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Just inside entrance

Lea's of Monroe

4.1(118 reviews)

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This is the best place for breakfast in Monroe. The ham sandwiches are also excellent Service was…read moreall I could ask, and very friendly. The atmosphere is old school and welcoming. Try the pies if you get a chance.

Nice place. Enjoyed the breakfast and the friendly service. A good spot for a quick biteread more

One egg, sausage, grits, biscuit! Also French toast

Smothered Yumminess

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French toast

The Fat Pelican

4.3(92 reviews)

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.

The Fat Pelican - Menu 1

The Fat Pelican - Menu 2

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Waterfront Grill

4.1(234 reviews)

2.0 mi

The absolute nicest, good at their job, adorable staff in Louisiana! The view of the water and the…read morecollege was so lovely! The BBQ shrimp was FANTASTIC and the sweet tea was on point! I would recommend this to anyone traveling or local it was just a great dinner out! My family also enjoyed their burgers! We sadly didn't make room for dessert but I'd go back for table side bananas foster next time I visit! Well done Waterfront Grill!

The lovely Spensyr was reminiscing about Louisiana spicy BBQ shrimp, so we came in for dinner…read more We started with gumbo. Big chunks of chicken and okra filled the cup, along with perfectly cooked rice. BBQ shrimp was salty and spicy, pretty good but I wouldn't specifically seek it out if we came back to town. Our burgers were cooked perfectly, with a crunchy crust and tender insides . Service was fast and friendly!

View from our table

Super Chef Salad

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The view!

Okaloosa

3.8(44 reviews)

3.1 mi

We had a great experience at Okaloosa. The appetizers were…read moreexcellent and set the tone for the meal. The chicken wings were perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. The shrimp and sausage appetizer was another standout, with both cooked well and tasting great. We also tried the smoked salmon, which was fresh and delicious. For the main course, I had the ribeye topped with their house sauce. It reminded me of a house-made version of A1 steak sauce--rich, tangy, and a great complement to the steak. The sides were just as enjoyable. The mashed potatoes were creamy and flavorful, but the grits were the real surprise. They were outstanding and easily my favorite side of the meal. Overall, the food was well-prepared, flavorful, and enjoyable from start to finish. If you're looking for a quality steakhouse with excellent appetizers and delicious sides, Okaloosa is definitely worth a visit.

Ate there on a Saturday afternoon, cheeseburger and chicken sandwich…read more Cheeseburger was ok, the chicken sandwich was not good with a bad flavor and the chicken was hard. There were flys everywhere, they had to bring a small fan to our table to try to keep them off our food. Had a new experience while going through Monroe, just not a great one.

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Front of restaurant interior

Warehouse No. 1 Restaurant

4.4(303 reviews)

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!!!

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Shrimp & grits

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Shrimp and Grits.

Apero

4.7(26 reviews)

2.6 mi

Great service, fabulous menu options, plus flavor and presentation were on point. Consistently…read moregreat every time I've visited. On top of all that, one of my visits this month was for my birthday with my two teenage kiddos and, even without a kids menu, both were also able to find food they liked!

We had a party of 10. We were seated all together as requested. The seating arrangement made it…read moresomewhat difficult for the servers but they adjusted well. The food was wonderful as were the drinks. We had both mocktails and cocktails and all were great. It was my first time there with this large a group and it won't be my last.