Marilynn's Place is back! And better than ever. The place looks great, service is solid, prices are reasonable and portions are big!! Many of the classics stayed but there's also new stuff on the menu. We had an appetizer of little mushrooms that were crawfish seasoning boiled, battered and fried. Dayum they were yummy!! A surf n turf poboy stacked high with fried shrimp, roast beef in debris and all the good stuff. A tasty catfish poboy with seasoned fries. And a marinated shrimp salad that had some real kick to it. EVERYTHING was on point! read more

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Marilynn's feels like one of those magical local places you accidentally stumble into and never forget. It looks like it may have once been a garage, but it has been transformed into a warm, lively, and welcoming gathering space filled with great music, laughter, and Southern charm. There were friendly dogs relaxing outside, little kids dancing around, and a staff that made everyone feel welcome the moment they walked in. I was only in Shreveport for a short work trip, but the hospitality here really touched me. And the jambalaya? Absolutely delicious. Comfort food with soul. Shreveport has some hidden gems, and I think I found one at Marilynn's. read more

Marilynn's Place - Jambalaya and a smiling customer in the restaurant - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

Do I feel morally conflicted about giving a place a five star rating when I spent the afternoon hugging a toilet? Yep! But I'm gonna do it anyway and here's why-- Bottomless mimosas!! On my second trip to the bar the bartender suggested just converting to a bottomless mimosa. I which point I should've said no, but there's a first time for everything and this Sunday morning brunch was that day. The food was phenomenal! My boyfriend's chicken biscuit was the perfect blend of spice and honey-sweet. Chicken was fried well, still juicy. My sausage gravy biscuit was fantastic as well. We tried the beignets and French toast that our friends got, those were also really good. This remodel has been amazing for this place. Very clean, great service. Seriously, no complaints. Just thankful I had a ride home. read more

Marilynn's Place - Chicken biscuit and andouille sausage gravy. - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

I was very disappointed with my order. On first glance the food looks good, but lacks seasoning and flavor. The best part of the meal was the table hot sauce, and without it, I would not have been able to stomach the food. Service was okay, but was slow at times. Ambiance could use some work, as the vibes were off. I ended up leaving hungry and did not ask for a box for my leftovers. Thankfully, there was a great bakery next door, so I was able to go to Lowders and get a much better option to meet my hunger needs. read more

Marilynn's Place - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

I mean...how else do you start Highland's parade day!? The perfect place for food and drinks while you get ready for the SBC's biggest parade! Service lines still need a bit of work for this event (tickets versus card, not my favorite). The food I ate was very tasty, and the newly designed spaced is so welcoming and quintessential Shreveport. I love Marilynn's - I'll always be back. read more

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Reopened in March 2026 under new management, ignore Google which says it is permanently closed, as of this writing. The ambiance is a big upgrade. The original owners relocated to the area due to storm damage after Katrina. New Orleans' loss of this restaurant was Shreveport's gain. The original decor in the former gas station/garage wasn't terrible, but the lawn chairs were replaced with comfy wooden chairs and the decoration and flow of the restaurant and bar is a significant upgrade. You will still recognize the place, but it's just much nicer now. The big question - how is the food under the new owners? In a word - comparable. The jambalaya and ettouffee are still truly Cajun and excellent. I would still rate this as likely the best Cajun spot in Northern LA. A friend eating with us reported that the PoBoys, while excellent, aren't true poboy bread, if you're from Lafayette or farther south. If you're not from that area, you're not going to notice, as they are awesome. Even people from that area enjoyed their PoBoys while commenting on the difference. Service is just as friendly under the new owners, and they were swamped when we were there earlier today. Prices are still good. I love that the pepper on the menu next to the etouffee was actually met with some heat. So often that is not the case. For me, it was a nice kick. Highly recommended for a visit when you're in town. read more

Always great, I had the daily special. A pasta dish w crawfish and just the right amount of heat. My wife had the beans and rice, which she love. The staff is so nice!!! Topped odd w the great bread pudding. When ever we drive through Shreveport, we try to stop. read more

Marilynn's Place - My wife w beans and rice - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

Another tasty visit! This was Sunday brunch. Service was great on our way through, quick & friendly service. We've never seen it not busy! Hit the spot on a "chilly" August day. read more

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Bread they use for sandwiches is stale and the service is atrocious. The cookies they sell are garbage as well. Stay away. Don't waste your money. Grab a sandwich from next door if you're hungry read more

Staff is super friendly. Food is amazing. The atmosphere was great! We went for a lunch date. My husband got the roast beef poboy, I got the boudin poboy, and we shared some boudin egg rolls. The portions were so big that we had to take the rest home with us. We sat outside under the awning, they had fans going, and it was a beautiful day. read more

Marilynn's Place - Boudin POBOY - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

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Rat infested. And not just the kitchen. The owners are bad people. They steal from their neighbors and then complain about it. Go elsewhere.

Super cute restaurant with super mid food. Food wasn't horrible but if you're looking for Cajun this is NOT it. Food wasn't horrible but didn't come close to finishing the meal- debris fries were soggy, fried shrimp platter and fried catfish platters had essentially no seasoning and there was nothing to season with on the table. Beautiful place, boudin egg rolls weren't bad but you can definitely find better. read more

Marilynn's Place - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

My friend & I went here for a late lunch on Saturday. I got a combo with gumbo and crawfish etoufee, she got a combo with gumbo & a brisket sandwich cuz they ran out of the burger she wanted, and because they were out of the pepperjack Mac n cheese, we split a large order of sweet potato fries. The food was very good, and the staff were friendly. I'll definitely be back to try the pork with pineapple salsa & their Mac n cheese. read more

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Marilynn's was an amazing surprise. The hospitality was amazing and the food was SO good. I came across a tall gentleman with glasses working here, I believe his name was Luke, I asked him about the history of the restaurant and the area, he was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and kind. It was a pleasure to meet such a good human who really loved the area. Everyone was so sweet and the food, my god, the food was so good! Full of flavor, the spicy shrimp po boy was the best ever and the beignets were melt in your mouth. If you're looking for a local spot with great food and good vibes, GO! And get the Kajun Klosch! read more

The new Marilyn's is great. I had the fried shrimp po-boy. Great new atmosphere. Definitely will return!

Food is amazing! We had catfish dinner, shrimp template fried tomatoes, seafood gumbo, and a fried chicken po' boy. Sauces are homemade. Everything seems homemade. Just fantastic. Atmosphere is very cute and trendy. Lots of tables outside, so be prepared if it's sunny or a little warm. Husband and daughter add: the napkins are very nice, and the restrooms are clean and cute. Staff was friendly and service was quick even though they were very busy! read more

We had a great lunch today. Loved that the garage doors were open for the beautiful weather. The Curry Fried Catfish plate was yummy. Just a hint of curry , not overwhelming. Fun atmosphere. Tons of helpful staff. read more

It's truly laid back I enjoy the owner is on the scene Kudos for AYCD but more drink options are needed. I don't care for vodka and definitely don't want a bloody Mary but some tequila based would be nice. Either way, they pour heavy which I appreciate given this is Louisiana but I would recommend for drinks and a new experience. What works: 1) my folks said "that's good coffee" 2) good value for group dining. 3) all you can drink (AYCD) 4) their cordial and cheery service from the kitchen, back of house, to the front of house (cashier and drink maker). Most things appeared to be heat and eat. I should've asked for more cream cheese. I didn't. Smoked salmon was flavorful. My dining party had shrimp and grits but no mention it'd be a red sauce or "Creole style." I might be the one Southener that doesn't eat grits but I know plenty that won't touch seafood in red sauce so yeah that disclaimer is needed. I can't recommend those chicken and waffles because it's just prepacked strips and frozen waffles but the Belgian style with the ball of sugar in them. Cleaning is needed in between parties. I enjoyed the staff and service more than the food. They played great music, old school R&B, THEY had good jokes and answered all our questions without attitude but it was super laid back they let me grab my food when I saw it came up. I will return to try the regular menu as it's brunch only on Sunday. read more

Marilynn's Place - Sunday Brunch: Salmon and bagel offering - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

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Come here for amazing Cajun food! Seriously, this is now at the top of my lists for when visiting the Shreveport area. We stopped by for lunch and I got the combo with shrimp remoulade only and seafood gumbo. Wow was this a lot of food! The shrimp poboy alone was enough to fill me up for lunch. The fried shrimp were breaded and crispy even though covered in the sauce. The gumbo was so flavorful and you could see all of the chunks of seafood in it. The owner is very hands on which is great. (He also has a sense of humor). His employees were wonderful and nice. I said my name once and the manager remembered and called me by name after that. Can't wait to be back to the area to try more off the menu! read more

Marilynn's Place - Combo with fried remoulade shrimp and seafood gumbo. So good! - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

I cannot recommend this place enough. I came here with family from out of town. The gumbo is so phenomenal and I'm still dreaming about it. The service is as friendly as you can get! This place feels straight out of a novel. Yummy! The po boy also was excellent. read more

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Marilyn's Place is a great local spot with consistently good food and friendly service. Nothing fancy--just reliable, well-made meals in a relaxed, comfortable setting. Great roast beef po-boy. read more

different type of review today! stopped by today and found out it was Maryland's last day with original owner. the place was packed! they had a band set up for live music and drink until you drown wristbands! no doubt the food would have been fabulous! we did have our " bam bird" take a picture with the owner ! read more

Marilynn's Place - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

We stopped in on a quick trip to Shreveport. The food options were great. The service was perfect. I can't think of the gentleman's name that was so kind and helpful. The establishment is an older gas station. At first I was a little hesitant with the seating. The evening was cool for the garage styled restaurant, but after the food came out and having dinner I told my husband it was cozy. The children said they forgot it was cold. So, I sat that so don't be hesitant if the weather is hot or cold, I think they manage it well. I had gumbo. My husband a Po boy sandwich that didn't disappoint. My son a kids hamburger. We are from Texas so he wasn't used to the bread. My daughter a sampler of some sort. The sauce house sauce they offered was great To end the dinner off we had dessert the Beignets were soooo delicious!! read more

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Great food and even better service!! Such a happy place to be!! Don't miss the new full bar.

Run here, don't walk. I've never had such a giant sandwich. The food coma was worth it. The boudin egg rolls are perfection and the gumbo was comfort food at its finest. This place has a nice little bar and plenty of patio and other seating space. Elise was super friendly and helpful. Some of the friendliest service I've ever had. People like her are the ones that gain lifetime customers. I'll be back any time I pass through Shreveport. read more

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You want GREAT CREOLE/CAJUN???? YOU WANT A SUPER COOL PLACE WITH AMBIANCE??? Look no further. Where ever you are, make your way over to Marilynn's Place. The food is on point. I wanted to try so many dishes but landed on their jambalaya. WHOA! This was a GREAT meal! These come in two sizes, big and BIGGER! More than enough to fill up the hungriest diner. Don't forget to cop a cup of their joe and order some beignets, which are as good as they can come. Lastly, the owner is friendly and gracious, spending time to get to know the patrons! As Arnold says" I'll be back" read more

Marilynn's Place - Beignets - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

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This is the place to be! Great food and great service. The new owners did an amazing job!

Staff was very friendly and welcoming. They made me feel valued. The shrimp poboy was stuffed with perfectly fried shrimp. The spicy sauce is flavorful and not too hot. The crawfish ettoufee is on point. The beinets dessert was fresh and hot and finger licking good. read more

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Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely made us feel taken care of. The food was incredible--fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. You can tell a lot of thought goes into every dish. The recent renovations also made a huge difference; the atmosphere is modern, comfortable, and really elevates the whole dining experience. Overall, everything from the people to the food to the updated space was outstanding. Highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more

Food was outstanding. Service was excellent! A hidden gem! Highly recommend this place. read more

Marilynn's Place - Coconut curry with pork. - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

Man I was really excited to try this place given all the top rated reviews but was so disappointed. Our food was horrible. The seafood gumbo was level 10 salty. I couldn't even finish it. My wife's dish was so dry and just lacked flavor. The kids burger seemed like it had been cooked hours previously and sat under a warmer. The beef was so chewy. We didn't finish the food. Really disappointing experience. read more

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Delicious! I love the vibes here and it's a real tribute to Louisiana culture. Being from Louisiana, I really felt at home and taken care of by the staff and the food. The sweet tea and beignets were also amazing! read more

Marilynn's Place - Red beans and rice. - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

We are from out of town and this place was recommended by everyone we spoke with. But I can tell you what, out of towner or not, this place is legit!!! We drove up and were looking for the restaurant. We saw cars but were uncertain since we were in the parking lot of what appeared to be an old gas station repair shop. But sure enough this was the place and has been converted into a no frills open kitchen restaurant. Order at the register and grab a seat in the old repair bays will roll up doors. Behind the register is the kitchen and to the left is a small bar if you want alcohol. The service is very friendly and welcoming. We ordered seafood gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp creole, brisket po boy, boudin balls and a bread pudding for after our meal!! Hands down THE BEST GUMBO we have had in Shreveport. And it doesnt take a local to know a great Gumbo! Filled with seafood and the flavor was layered with flavor. First you taste the creamy dark rough and them the creole seafood flavors. All 3 of us agreed the best Gumbo we have had here. The Boudin balls were something new for us. The remoulade sauce was delicious!! Like a Cajun aoli sauce. Nice heat w cajun flavor. The jambalaya was good, lots a sausage mixed in. Rice cooked perfectly. The shrimp creole was new to me. Loaded with plump shrimp in a spicy creole tomato based sauce! Very well cooked and tasty. After we finished, they brought us an order of beignets which were on the house along w our bread pudding. What a very nice surprise. The beignets were delicious. Pillowy pockets of nicely cooked dough covered in powder sugar!! But the bread pudding omg!! Housemade and unlike any Ive had. Moist, chocolate chips, a sweet syrup w a hint of coffee poured over the warm bread pudding and powder sugar sprinkled on top! Pure sweet goodness. I dipped my beignet in the syrupy goodness from the bread pudding!!! Heaven!!! The chef and his crew know what they are doing and take pride in what they serve!! The chef was so humble when we thanked him for the great food! This is an unassuming place but is high end on taste!!! Marilynns Place is MUST for everyone! Locals and out of towners!!! read more

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I was there for lunch in ordered fried catfish platter. How is it that the fries are bigger than the pieces of catfish? I counted 7 pieces, about 2 inches thick and 5 inches long. I was charged $20 for it! The platter came with, Steak fries, 2 oily hushpuppies, coleslaw in a 3 inch wide by 2 inch condiment container. It was my second time there and had the same experience as the first. You are better off going to the deli across the way, on the left hand side of Lowders bakery. Yes, staff very friendly. But it is the South! read more

Marilynn's Place - String strips of Catfish for $20. - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

This a hole in the wall sorta place with great food and huge portions. We shared a Poboy and some fries and had leftovers. read more

Marilynn's Place - This shrimp Poboy was massive and so flavorful! - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

Love the air conditioned patio that's dog friendly! The star dish for us was the crawfish po boy that came with a generous potion of crawfish and they gave us remoulade sauce on the side. The portions were huge and I couldn't finish both my étouffée and gumbo read more

Marilynn's Place - The combo plates are $19.99 for two entrees. We had crawfish po boy, jambalaya, gumbo and étouffée - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

Sorry. It was just so so. Not crazy about eating in an old converted gas station. Tied it several times. Nothing to write home about.

Nice old Converted gas station in to a Outside Restaurant! Owner is really Cool cajun!! Beignets was So fresh and amazing! Old Town with new Town swag! Must see Must eat there read more

Marilynn's Place - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

Service mentioned out of iced tea-- no gloves for chefs and dicks last resort feeling from chefs (After I purchased tea) Well just paid for tea we are glad we are out Crawfish etoufee soogy, 23 dollar shrimp po boy Over slathered in sauce (more sauce than shrimp) Red beans and rice saved a star but won't be coming back Better places to spend 50 on lunch Bread not crisp nor warm read more

I personally had a great time here. Initially, I was a little weirded out by the taste of the ice and water. However, the alcoholic drinks are good and the funky water taste isn't the restaurant that's Shreveport water in general in case you were wondering. Apparently, they have an excessive amount of algae in their water supply, so the city water tastes like a fish bowl. City says it's harmless, but the people don't drink the water around here read more

Marilynn's Place - Excellent beignets! - Salad Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana