Don't let the appearance fool you…read more The two gentlemen working were nice and polite. Food was great. You can tell they care about the community. 10/10 would suggest unless you are a vegetarian.

Drove a couple of hours to get there, don't let the outside scare you off, it's an old schoolhouse…read morethat hasn't been painted in decades. We were greeted like we were family. They wouldn't let us pay until we tried it. I have never had a better BBQ dinner. During the meal, they brought out some samples, delicious. Incredible food, wonderful hosts. This place is worth a drive, but check the hours, they are pretty selective.

LeaIV's Cafe is our Favorite Happy Place because they serve Excellent Soul Food that tastes like…read moreMama, Daddy, PawPaw and Grandmama cooked back in the day. This Fabulous Family Restaurant is located right on the border of Keithville and Stonewall, Louisiana. They offer a wide variety of mouthwatering dishes, daily specials, beverages and scrumptious desserts to satisfy every palate. Just check their menu for the hours and offerings. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, this cafe provides a welcoming space for locals and visitors alike. My husband and I learned about them on the Tasty Tuesday news article that was featured on KTBS. When we asked how they got started, the owners Tanesha and Wade Hall responded that they opened their restaurant, LeaIV's Cafe, at the beginning of the summer because they love to cook and realized, as Stonewall residents, that there are very few food options in town. We agreed, for as we told them, just in visiting Shreveport, we noticed limited quality options, other than our cooking the food ourselves. Tanesha also said that it all started at her business, Inner Quality Services, in Stonewall when she and Wade started selling plates out of the building. It became a big enough hit that they decided to move to this current site at 671 U.S. Hwy. 171 Suite M as soon as it became available. For us, Sunday dinner always means family and the sharing of love through a meal cooked straight from the heart. We happen to believe that every day should feel like Sunday, full of prayer, joy and love. So we are excited about this mutual belief that their family has also shared and enjoyed for many years. Everything we have tasted in our visits at LeaIV's has been "spot on" delicious. The perfect seasoning and jovial atmosphere is on point, so warm, inviting and flavorful with Friendliness, Love, Kindness and Soul. We keep coming back whenever we get the chance. Come on down and try LeaIV's Cafe. You will not be disappointed!

I'm visiting Family in stonewall and I'm from Virginia. At Home I can buy oxtails everyday and…read moreusually do. I went to two different places in Bossier, the first didn't have any and said they were too expensive. The place I visited only sold them on Thursday. Due to the distance I gave up the visiting Thursday so I Googled "Oxtails near me". Low and behold I discovered this fine Dining Establishment 1 1/2 miles away. So I called and asked if they had oxtails today and was told "Yes". Upon entering I felt right at home and saw many locals enjoying their meals. Everything looked appealing. I paid the same price here as I do in Virginia. The food was bulging yet truly stuffed to the point of overflowing...HUGE portions and it all tastes good. Large pieces of oxtails too. I was served enough food that will last at least 2-4 days. This is my go to place for all my meals while in Stonewall.

First time my wife and I had eaten here. We'd been to a eye doctor appointment and asked each…read moreother what are you hungry for? She said BBQ and I said beef, thinking steak or burger. It was 1530 (3:30 pm) by now. This was the 4th place the Google Map led us to after three failures. We were seated and served instantly by a young smiling hostess then a waitress. The waitress answered every question we had about the foods on the menu, including the portion sizes (generous). My wife chose the Jalapeño and Jack Cheese Links with baked beans and crispy fried okra. I picked the Sliced Brisket, cole slaw and crispy fried okra. Our appetizer was a fried string onions with a garlic flavored ranch dip. We are picky about our okra, we want it crispy, crunchy and served hot. This was perfect! The atmosphere was open, tables only, several tvs, on (sports), the staff were all inviting and friendly, the waitress was always asking if we needed anything everytime she went by. The restrooms were clean and the children's drawings in the hall cheered the place up. (I especially liked the green pig with the yellow head.) They gave us the military discount, probably offer first responders discount as well. We would highly recommend the Shreveport Bodacious BBQ on Line Ave and will go again!

first time trying this place today and i'm upset we have waited all this time. the outside is very…read morewarm and inviting. the inside is super cute and modern. i loved how it was decorated. we were immediately greeted and seated. our server was actually amazing. i wish i remembered her name but wow, 12/10 service. the food?? yea, they did their big one today. we both got meat plates as well as their crab dip with chips. wow wow wow. also, very reasonable prices for the massive amount of food you get. plus, they offer a military discount. can't wait to return!

The food was crazy good! There was 5 of us and I would say that we tried a little of everything…read more Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, pork chops, rice and gravy, green beans, baked beans, chicken, sausage, brisket, ribs, and cornbread. I think there was more but just talking about it makes me just about go into a food coma! There was a comment that said you didn't need teeth and I can say that the brisket seemed to just melt in your mouth. Service was great. We gave them hugs and told them it tasted like home. Now don't think that you are going into some fancy place, nothing fancy about it but really would you want a bbq place fancy? Go and check them out!

Veteran owned great food very nice people running this place. If you haven't tried this place you…read morereally should

Food was great. I'm from Texas and a little picky about brisket. Howard's brisket hits the mark for…read morethis picky Texan. It's a family operation so get there early, avoid the crowds and any wait that might occur if something sells out. Ribs were out when we went on a weekday at lunchtime and they were making more but I didn't want to wait. We had brisket and chicken and it was delicious! Get you some Howard's.

Placed a call-in order here and the service was friendly and prompt. The BBQ tasted great! I love…read moretheir chicken and ribs! It's a walk up and takeout place and I love the outdoor food stand vibe.

We'll be starting with a 5 Star rating and go from there! OMG the Whisky/Bourbon/Rye Selection is…read morecrazy good! The bar tender knows how to make an Old Fashion Really good on highlight the flavor of the whisky. We may be losing a star if the service does not speed up a bit. The Old Fashioned with Maker's 101 was even better than the last They keep the star when the Manager came out to discuss the whisky/tequila selection and what/how they make their selections. He also was active talking with the customers and clearing tables. I am impressed Will make this another go to when the Fam Damily is trekking across Texas en route to Mississippi To finish the dinner why not go for a dessert! Cheesecake with caramel sauce and the kiddos get ice cream. Yep! Sold! Beware the automatic 15% tip added to the bill. Had this not been added as part of the total your server probably would have been better. Cest la Vie

Waitress did really well, making sure our drinks and everything was in order. Definitely deserved…read morethe forced 18% gratuity. Only good thing out of the entire meal. First I'll say, the drinks tasted off and did not taste like the drink we ordered. Second, the queso itself was not bad but I've had much better for a third of the price. Now the chips was awful, had a stale taste and even some had stiffness. Not exactly a good look for a "highly prestige establishment." I had Caesar salad and it was also not the very best. One bite tasted like a "stink bug" was in my salad. It tasted exactly how it smells. Very gross! The main course was subpar at best my steaks were cooked exactly as I asked but not the best I've ever eaten. I think the best meal out of all was the lobster Mac and cheese that my daughter ate. Everything else wasn't all that great given the price I had to pay, which was $270. One and done for me and my family. Only reason for two stars instead of one was because of the waitress and the restaurant looked really nice, very well kept and clean.

I was not happy with my sandwich. I was expecting it to be prepared as the location on North…read moreMarket. My bun was not grilled.. toasted. My meat portion was okay, not piled high as I expected. The sliced brisket was not tender as I expected it to be.

I didn't write a review last time because the food was great, although I was given a piece of dry…read morebread with no butter. I thought, well, maybe they no longer do buttered bread. Went in this time, and after arguing over the non-native speaker dude running the place, I had to explain four times "A chopped beef sandwich plate with both sides potato salad". He argued that meant FOUR potato salads. I blew it off thinking he's having a bad day. Nope, he's having a bad job. I got the chopped beef SANDWICH, with NO BUN. NO BUN. NO BUN. NO BUN. Just a pile of chopped beef. On the bright side, the slice of bread I got with my 2 meat plate was BUTTERED. And NO, there was nobody there. No customers, No distractions. We just stood there and argued. Yah, I'll take my business to some other PODNUH'S. You people do know there are LOTS OF THEM in 10 miles, right? Go ahead and go back to sleep, I don't need your help anymore.

What a refreshing place to find!!! The revamp of this…read morerestaurant is a 10 out of 10. List of favorite from what we ordered: 1. BBQ Beans.... Pinto beans in a mild sweet sauce with tri-tip chunks. 2. BbQ Ribs..... Thick and smoky with warm bbq sauce on the side. ( Good smoked meat should NEVER be swimming in sauce) 3. Spicy Mac& Cheese..... Real cheese is a must. Service was wonderful. Even though they were short staffed, we were not forgotten. Coming into the establishment and being greeted by the smokers upfront was an ambiance asking for attention. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BBQ PLACE

Au gratin potatoes were extremely spicy. Could not eat them. Chopped BBQ sandwich was extremely…read moretough. A lot of grizzle and charred ends. I requested a knife but never got it. Fried pickles were hard, tough and greasy. We had to ask for silverware, plates and napkins. Will not be going back.

No drive through North Louisiana is complete without a stop for great meats, gumbo fixings and…read moreboudin. Great service and quality meats. Very down to earth market well worth a visit.

Mmm mmmm finger licking good. Had a little smorgasbord of items, smoked rib, boudin balls, gator…read morejalapeno balls, pork shank and the spectacular gumbo w rice let me tell you this fat boy was dancing the happy dance