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!!!

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.

If this is now called Jay Pappa's we tried to go back there. The hours of operation are posted as…read morefrom 11 AM until 9 PM. The three of us walked in all decided on what we were going to have and we were unfortunately met at the door by Young waitress who practically whispered that they are closed. It was 8 PM. She stay that they close because no one was there however there were people actively eating and there was food being brought out we were very disappointed would like to know what that was about * we under the circumstances we need to give them a one star

This is a casual dining sit-down restaurant. There is outdoor patio seating that overlooks the…read moreriver or indoor seating. They had sports games playing on TV's in the bar area. We ordered the shrimp and grits... the flavor was pretty good although the shrimp did taste a little "fishy". But we were passing through Louisiana and wanted to eat somewhere that would give us a good feel of the bayou. We felt pretty satisfied, it's a cute place.

I tried it tonight on the suggestion of a friend. It was an excellent suggestion. The restaurant…read morehas an upscale cozy feel which is very nice. The waiter was very attentive and the service was perfect. The steaks were both an exactly medium rare as requested and well seasoned. Both sides were perfectly cooked, and the salted Carmel cheese cake was the perfect finish. I should also mention that that the old fashioned was very good, and the entire staff was very friendly wishing us a good night.

Love this restaurant, but very disappointed that they wouldn't let me substitute something else in…read moreplace of the salad with the cyclosporias outbreak. Until we know what's going on, I am not comfortable eating salads. These restaurants should give u an option. Will not be eating there for a while.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

Visiting family and looking for a quick bite. Texas Roadhouse doesn't disappoint. It's a staple for…read morea reason. Service wasn't great at the start and I was a little worried. But once we were seated, our server was apologetic and genuinely sweet about it, and that turned the whole meal around. A recovery like that counts for more than never having a hiccup in the first place. I got the steak kabobs, which are always my go-to. I love how they marinate them right along with the veggies. I switch between those and the herb chicken breast depending on my mood. And if you've never squeezed that grilled lemon over the chicken, do it. I have just changed your life and you're welcome. Can't beat the rolls and cinnamon butter either. Nobody can. I have never once left a basket unfinished and I don't intend to start. A good evening for sure. I left full and happy.

We share our fried sirlion steak and each takes a side. And this is still more than we can eat.read more

Food: Cold, took a 1 and a half to get our food with minimal customers in the restaurant…read more Service: Waitress was nice but someone else came out with our food and said we don't have any baked potatos. 5 mins later they came to another table with a baked potato. Silverware was dirty and our drink glasses were cracked. The manager was also super nice. The ambiance was ok but the cleanness of the restaurant was terrible. Waitress: Ja'nee H was a great waitress for us.

Terrible food quality. How do you screw up two steak salads? Save your money. Spoke to the manager…read moreand he was fairly nonchalant about it. #Disappointing