We had a great experience at Okaloosa. The appetizers were excellent 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. read more

First time with the family for early dinner and the place is amazing, delicious food our server Jenny was excellent and the patio it is spectacular! love everything about this place. Highly recommended! read more

Cool venue and location with nice variety of drinks. Used to like the place a lot more prior to the rebooted menu. I never thought the place needed multiple $30-$50 entrees with small portions, but I guess the owner(s) did. I don't see myself spending $26 for two pieces of chicken, $35 for ribs or $36 on a stuffed pork chop (I could feed my whole neighborhood with $36 of home-cooked pork chops--pork should never be that expensive). Also, this place prided itself on being a taste of the gulf, but steak frites, $20 2-taco plates, and fajitas really don't scratch that itch for me like the old menu did. If I wanted Tex-Mex, I'd go to one of the 15 Mexican joints in the area and save some money in the process. It doesn't help that basically all of my favorites--the brunch chicken & potato waffles, the boudin burger, the buffalo chicken fries, and a few seafood dishes--were casualties. I haven't been back for the weekend breakfast, but that probably isn't a bad deal if the menu sounds good to you. Usually the servers are nice and I haven't had anything less than good service, but the owner(s) definitely went off the rails. read more

What used to be a favorite stop has now become somewhere that isn't even worth visiting. They slowly started changing things on the menu and now they've changed so many it's some weird tex mex bbq style place. Such a shame because they used to have the best salads and pastas. read more

Perfect place for a girls night!!!! Would be perfect when the weather is nice and make sure to sit outside! The food was also all super yummy, I've never had anything bad from here! The restaurant was pretty busy when we went but everything came out super fast! read more

Okaloosa - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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On Saturday, they have 2 burgers for $20 and Wednesday is 2 bowls for $20. Staff is friendly. They were dressed in Hawaiian. Furniture is eclectic. Today, we sat by an open window overlooking the front patio. Burgers are juicy and fries are Parmesan Garlic seasoned read more

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Food was good and so was the atmosphere, but I would not come back for the sole reason that the service was atrocious. We spent a little over an hour for the server and had to ask for our utensils. Our time there would've been longer if we hadn't asked for the check. read more

We came in for a birthday and we had a larger party. The food came out in good time. The appetizers that had fries were larger in size so it was nice. The bowls were excellent, the favorites of the table, and was awesome for the $10 weekend deal. The sandwiches were alright, might have been better with a sauce or soemthing on it because it is just an omelet on bread. Pancakes were delicious, wish there was more toppings though! Benedict was also good for the $10 MWM restaurant week special! It was sometimes a while until we were checked on and we didn't have water, but the waitress was nice. The room we were in was also adorable would so recommend with the cute vibe of the inside. Was also quicker than the last time we were here so that was nice! read more

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Great food. Outside patio is a vibe for a date night or big group of people. Great spot for Monroe.

Came here for the first time and I was not disappointed! The entrance as you're walking in is so charming and welcoming, and their interior decor is cute and quirky! I ordered the avocado toast and it was delicious; I ate every single morsel on that plate. It's not your typical avocado toast, or at least nothing like I've had before, but like I said, it was super tasty and I'd definitely order it again! Our server was sweet and attentive, always making sure our coffee and water were filled, and her timing with our order, checking in, and bringing the bill was perfect. read more

Okaloosa - Avocado toast - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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Great food and service. Cool spot with cool outdoor areas. Great to see this kind of place in Monroe

I had the shrimp and grits. It was on the salty side. I tried the honeysuckle daiquiri mainly out of curiosity. After all, what Auntie Mame fan wouldn't want a daiquiri that had been sweetened with honey? The balance of flavors was off, with overpowering citrus notes. It was still drinkable but needs an updated description. read more

Okaloosa - The drink menu - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

Very cute decor but overpriced. I went with a group for dinner only to realize that there wasn't a single vegetarian option on the menu. They charged me $17 for a salad with no protein. I also got the board walk fries ($7 and the only worthwhile thing on the menu) and a beer which was apparently $8. If I end up having to come here again I'll just turn the boardwalk fries into a meal and call it a day. Our food did take a while to come out but our server was good. All in all, $43 for a salad, beer, and fries is definitely not something I will be repeating. read more

Okaloosa - Salad with protein and eel sauce left off ($17) with boardwalk fries ($7) and a Ghost in the Machine beer ($8) - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

My husband and I always enjoy the food here! Recently came to celebrate my friends birthday with brunch- 10/10! The staff are so friendly and the place is very "Gilmore" esk inspired and I loved that! So unique to this area! read more

Okaloosa - Eggs Benedict! - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

It was a busy Friday night, but we were sat down fairly quickly. The staff was great--friendly and very on top of everything. We were tended to in a timely manner and had plenty of refills. The special was an appetizer of Boom Boom Shrimp, and it tasted amazing. We ordered Caesar Tuna Salad, Buffalo Ranch Chicken Fries, Kids Spaghetti, and a Fried Shrimp Basket. The food came out very timely and everything was delicious. We would definitely eat here again. The place also had a cool vintage vibe. read more

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I LOVE Okaloosa! It's a great place for families since they have yard games, a video game trailer, & a bounce house. Their food is delicious! Weekend breakfast is a must! Love their cocktails & they have good beer options. My husband loves their fish options! The salad & burger specials they have on Wednesdays & Saturdays are amazing! 2 for 1! Such a fun classy atmosphere. They did a great job with their decorating! We go there once a week now! read more

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Amazing atmosphere and the staff is excellent. I love the food and the outdoor dining and activities

Always love to eat at Okaloosa! Food is great (my favorite is easily the Beach Club), Service is among the best I've had, and you can't beat the laid back eclectic atmosphere. Definitely a don't miss if you're in Monroe and should be a favorite among locals. read more

Okaloosa - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

We had the Santorini bowl and the stuffed catfish. Both were so delicious. Service was fast and waitresses were attentive to allergies at the table. read more

I am from Okaloosa Island in Florida. I love it here it's the beach feel without the traffic. The food is better than you can get on Okaloosa Island. The staff is attentive and thorough . The different themed rooms and the decorations clean and inviting. read more

Okaloosa - Two rooms - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

Nice vibe and great ambiance with the leaves and lights on the walls. The shrimp and grits were done really well and pancakes were exceptionally tasty. Will def be back read more

Where do I start. This is an interesting as well as a little strange restaurant hidden off the beaten track in Monroe. I will review the restaurant itself and the food separately, as I feel for this particular place it is necessary. THE RESTAURANT: Before you enter the restaraunt itself. There is a faux grass area out front, with pleasant tables and cornhole games setup. On the side is a converted silver bullet trailer filled with table arcade games, as well as a bouncy castle for the kids. In the rear is a plesant partly covered patio, with tables and water fountains. Once you enter the restaraunt itself, you are greated with some 80s throwback decor, and an odd layout with a few themed side rooms. One had shag carpet on the door and vintage lighting and palm leaf fans. For a fun place to go and something a little different, this restaraunt hits the mark, and I would give it 4 stars for the place itself. THE FOOD so the menu is small and a little pricey for the quality of the food. We began with the shrimp cocktail ($15.00), which was six large sized gulf shrimp in ice, with cocktail sauce. The shrimp were lightly seasoned and all in all were decent for a shrimp cocktail. We also had the Mexican cheese fries ($15.00) which was simply fries with Mexican seasoning, cheese and a few other things thrown in (all the good things is what it says on the menu). These were a little disappointing to be honest. I then ordered the ribeye ($36.00). Their was no option of baked potatoe, so I ordered fries as my side (frilled veg were also an option). I requested my stake be cooked Medium Rare. The stake was cooked to the correct requested temperature but to be honest the steak was a poor quality ribeye (especially for the price), and was rather thin. It came with a side of horseradish cream which was plesant, and the fries were OK, but all in all the steak and fries was a little disappointing. We expected it to be much better. To be honest, chain steak restaraunts like Outback, longhorn or Logans deliver a better steak for less! One of our part ordered the Grouper ($28.00), which came with a crab parmesan dressing, green beans and potatoes. The Grouper was cooked well and was delicious, however the green beans had been smoked and Way overdone. The smoked flavor was not delicate, but instead was overwhelming and it worked against the delicate flavor of the fish. All in the food is average, but I can most definitely say that based k. This outing, this is not the place to go for a good steak. The food I would give Three Stars. The price is high for the quality of the food, but the extra fun outdoor amenities can help with swallowing the price to some degree. In the end I weighed up the four stars I would give the place itself, and the three stars I gave the food, and if I could give 3.5 stats I would. As I can. Ot I had to go with three stars, because in the end, this is a restaraunt and should be judged mostly on the food. read more

Okaloosa - An example of the 80s decore - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

A perfect 5 pm Saturday meal. Hayes was pleasant. Very engaging. Not overbearing as a wait staff. Seared Tuna appetizer was just right for 2. Shrimp pasta for me. Shrimp sandwich for her. I liked my flavors. Her two shrimp I sampled had delicious breading and texture. And, both shrimp were reasonably large. Music playlist upbeat. Our table was next to the front window giving a view of the outdoor seating...slim for a cool breezy day. We'll be back -- which IMHO is the best review one can give. Menu changes coming we were told. read more

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Such a fun place. The drinks was good and so was the food. Went with a group of colleagues after our work conference at ULM and had a lovely time. read more

My mom and I decided to try this place for breakfast this morning. It's in an old cozy house. There is a jukebox that has 80's music on it. The coffee was lukewarm and awful. But, the breakfast made up for it. I had the pancakes with warm maple butter syrup. The pancakes were wonderful. You get two for 12.99. No sides come with it, just pancakes. I though that was a little pricey for two pancakes. You have to pay for each side item separately, so, I ordered some grits to go with it and they were delicious! My mom has the sandbar breakfast and she said it was delicious as well. I paid 17.00 for two pancakes and grits. I do think that's a bit expensive, but the food was delicious. I'll be going back to try their dinner, soon. read more

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Okaloosa Restaurant in Monroe is a very cool place! I walked in to Land of Confusion by Genesis playing, and the 80's tunes continued throughout the night. Stellar food, an atmosphere like no other. The waitstaff and bartenders were so friendly. Service was super prompt! Every single staff member pitched in to help out and made sure our dining experine was the best they could provide, which really speaks to the cohesiveness of this team. Laid back dress, so come as you are! The decor, from the private rooms to the bathrooms will take you back! Hidden gem to check out if you are in the area! If you are the manager and are reading this...magnificent job!!! read more

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Won't find a better spot for a large party in the twin cities. Hands down, food + drinks read more

Okaloosa - Back patio area - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

Service was wonderful food was wonderful I love it!! Was great I would recommend it for everyone

The food was horrible. We got the fish and shrimp. The fish had a lot of belly fat in it and the fries were soggy. The waitress wasn't that great. She only come out a few times and still managed to make $40 in gratuity. The restaurant is an old house that was renovated. Wasn't impressed but that's my opinion. I don't recommend this place. read more

Amazing 80s atmosphere and super cool restaurant!! The food is excellent we had the tuna bowl and the tuna was top shelf!!!

Fun spot to be just to hang out or have a few drinks or have lunch. I like the Backyard Burger with the fries.

This is a neat place with great food! We had a big group and the service was excellent! Make sure you order the boardwalk fries!

This all frills, minimal substance establishment is a one and done for me. If you keep reading this review, it will be a none and done for you. I went with my family and most of us had a bumpy road on this culinary journey. I'll start by the kitchen staff "misreading the ticket" and serving me spaghetti n meatballs as opposed to the shrimp pasta that I ordered. The polite server was at least kind enough to take it off the check. The kitchen ran out of green beans for the grouper entree. We asked if another vegetable could be substituted, they said that green beans are the only green that they serve. I know we are in the stroke belt, but come on! At least have something basic like asparagus or carrots. Instead, they brought what looked a school cafeteria scoop of dry instant mashed potatoes also reminiscent of a Hungry Man's frozen meal. The grouper was a very small portion, egregiously dry, and the breading lacked any discernible flavor. Frozen grouper can be tasteful if prepared with love and care. Truly embarrassing display for paying $36.50 Canadian dollars. The side salads that came with the entree were ho-hum. Just some iceberg lettuce with carrots, onions and tomatoes. They could've at least splurged a little on the field greens. I will say the praline vinaigrette was an interesting choice as I tend to lean on cult flavors of sauces/dressings. Most of my family reported it was too sweet. Ok, if you've made it this far reading my review, you are a trooper for the airing of my grievances. Now it's time for the feats of strength. The boardwalk fries appetizer was solid. The shrimp in the pasta was sautéed pretty well and the creole sauce had gentle and savory taste. I would've preferred the tails to be off the shrimp and less oily overall. My father in law said that the blackened grouper sandwich was fantastic. My mother in law enjoyed her paneed chicken as advertised. I personally didn't try either of these items, but they looked like they were prepared well. Overall, this restaurant's potential could trend positively if they were more attentive to detail and improve the quality of auxiliary items and specialty entrees. They invested a lot into the atmosphere and decorations of this establishment, but have sacrificed quality control of the food and service. This could be a fun place to grab drinks or play vintage arcade games after an evening of gallivanting around town. If you decide to dine at Okaloosa, be prepared to Oka-lose-ya money. read more

Going to dinner at Okaloosa is great! The ambiance is inviting and the food is great. Hosting a party on the front lawn is SO FUN! The games, the lights, it's the perfect setting for a gathering. ASK FOR HAYES WHEN RESERVING!! He single handed worked a party of 45 and was exceptional! read more

My four core things that i look for in a restaurant are: food, service, atmosphere, and drinks. As someone with years of experience in the restaurant business, it makes me very sad that Okaloosa has the reputation & quality that it does. The atmosphere and drinks are spot on. Every cocktail that I've had here has been delicious & unique. The atmosphere is amazing (aside from the patio not being the cleanest). Its without a doubt the coolest looking spot in Monroe and has immeasurable potential. What gets me is the quality of food & service. I will not eat here anymore because of how expensive it is for what tastes like a TV dinner of terrible quality. If the food was actually great & prepared timely & correctly, I would absolutely pay the hefty price. But it simply isn't worth it. Service is hit or miss. I've had wonderful service before but also terribly rude & inattentive service as well. You just never know, which is enough to make me hesitant to come back. I really want to love this place. Monroe needs an awesome spot like this. If management could improve the food & their employees, I would easily be here every weekend. There are just too many other places in town with better food & service that I'd rather give my time & money to. Come for a drink & to hang out. Don't come for a good dinner & expect to be served well. read more

Tried this place for the first time today and I would recommend staying as far away as possible. The wait staff was great and this negative review has nothing to do with them. Most of the food was horrid. We got the crab cakes, Mexico fries, and the fried shrimp sandwich. Let's start with the crab cakes. They charge you $14 for two small cakes. I would be fine with this if they didn't completely over cook them. There were spots that were charred and the cakes were dry (aside from the excess remoulade sauce that was attempting to cover the charred bits). The fries themselves were easily the best part of the meal, but that isn't saying too much. The Mexico fries are piled up with excessive amounts cheese sauce, a medium portion of tomatoes and the smallest amount of ground beef. They could have left the ground beef off and I wouldn't have noticed. The fried shrimp sandwich was easily the worst thing I have ever tasted. The bread wasn't toasted so it became soggy from the tomatoes. The shrimp batter was not seasoned at all and the batter didn't taste like other places shrimp batter. Overall I would highly recommend spending your money anywhere else. read more

The atmosphere is neat and nice. Service is just slow and heard them telling multiple tables the kitchen was backed up. Person behind us got some of their food but missing one meal and never got it. We left after 25 minutes. read more

Place was the most average eating I've been to for the prices they charge. The waiter would disappear for long stretches, the silverware took 30 minutes to get to our table bc they were rolling the silverware, but my wife waited 15 minutes with her salad after the waiter kept saying it would almost be done. The bartender was rude when asked about a drink. And the food was very much hit and miss. The only good thing was the drinks but again the bartender was rude and ruined even that. Come for the trendy atmosphere I guess but don't order food ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

No grilled options on the menu. If you opt for the steak salad, you choice of salad dressing is ranch or ranch. How about grilled chicken, grilled shrimp and some grilled veggies? Those that ate said it was good. read more

Love this place!!! We love the food and the atmosphere. After eating we also love playing each other in the arcade trailer. Oh and the honeysuckle daiquiri comes in the cutest antique glass ever! read more