While traveling across states ran across this gem and they didn't disappoint! 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! read more

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Phenomenal food & great service. The pork chop was enough to feed two people and was delicious!! The market fish and succotash was so good! Would recommend going here. read more

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I really loved this place. For a small town, this is a jewel - run by Chef Cory - has a cool modern vibe with elevated southern cuisine which still adheres to the cultural authenticity. Service was excellent! A cool hangout and folks can look forward to the sushi place starting right across!! read more

Parish Restaurant & Bar - Mississippi Flyer - awesome bourbon cocktail - New American Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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Came across Parish when we were traveling to get to Texas. The restaurant is very nice and super inviting. We started our meal with the alligator bites, super flavorful and meaty. Also got the sweet potato bread -- great portion it's a mini loaf and baked perfectly. For the main we got the Cajun pasta, it was pretty tasty. read more

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Parish is one of the best restaurants I've been to. If I had a private jet, I'd fly to eat there often. On this last visit, we started with some amazing apps of Fried Okra and Fried Alligator. Okra might seem like a strange app to order, but the way Chef Corey thinly slices the pods and serves them over a yummy Mediterranean sauce is simply to die for. The Alligator was also good, but that okra... oh my! The mains we ordered on this visit to Parish included the Trout over Orzo and Shrimp and Tasso Ham Scampi. Both were yummy, but that Scampi! Wow! It was slap your mamma good! We wanted the bread pudding for dessert, but the sold out. I'm kinda glad they did because we got the Lemon Meringue as a back up and we're blown away. Final thoughts: If you are ever in Monroe, LA, do yourself a favor and check this place out!! read more

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Chef and owner Corey Bahr offers a menu with something for everyone, including seafood, pasta, and steak. The food is thoughtfully prepared, the atmosphere is inviting, and the value is excellent for the quality. Not only is the food outstanding but also the service! read more

Parish Restaurant & Bar - New American Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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A good friend recommended Parish and it left me with my jaw on the floor. The tuna with crispy rice appetizer, granddaddy's flounder, and fat Elvis pie were incredible...I arrived at 5pm (when they open on a Thursday) and it quickly filled in. Highly recommend making a reservation in advance but even if you have to wait, it's well worth it. read more

From start to finish, our meal at Parish was nothing short of phenomenal. We began with the Short Rib Arancini, which were perfectly crisp on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside--absolutely packed with flavor and a fantastic start to the evening. For our main course, we had the Seared Hokkaido Scallops, and they were flawless--beautifully caramelized and buttery soft. They were paired with a rich, creamy mushroom risotto that complemented the scallops like a dream. Every bite was balanced, elegant, and satisfying. And then came the grand finale: The Fat Elvis--my all-time favorite dessert and a masterpiece in its own right. The combination of peanut butter mousse, chocolate ganache, candied bacon, caramelized banana, and banana ice cream is just outrageous (in the best possible way). Every element was crafted with care and indulgence. On top of the exceptional food, the service at Parish is consistently outstanding. The staff is warm, attentive, and knowledgeable, making every visit feel like a special occasion. Parish never disappoints--it's truly one of the best dining experiences around. read more

Parish Restaurant & Bar - Fat Elvis - New American Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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This is my favorite restaurant in Monroe. I love the food, service, and vibe there. I make a point to dine there a few times a month.

Parish is exactly the kind of restaurant that makes Monroe feel special. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm, stylish, and inviting--like a place that takes its food seriously but still wants you to relax and enjoy yourself. The service was outstanding. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and truly seemed to care that we had a great experience. You don't see that everywhere, and it made the night feel effortless. And the food... incredible. Every dish tasted like it was created with intention. Fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation, and flavors that hit all the right notes. It's the kind of meal where you keep looking at the person across from you saying, "You have to taste this." The deviled eggs are to die for. read more

The food, wait staff and ambience here is all exemplary. The menus change with the seasons and are always mouth watering. Chef Cory is innovative and uses fresh local ingredients. Wonderful experience every time we go and we go often. read more

Too expensive and I think you need to see it for yourself. The restaurant dining area is not appealing, not romantic. The ambience feels like everyone is watching each other business. Sorry read more

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Stopped in at the last minute and was able to get a table. Great ambiance, the menu was well thought-out, and our waiter Greg was superb (actually, the entire staff was rock star). Had the "Catch of the Day" (Halibut) - was one of the best things I put into my mouth ever! Highly recommend! read more

We've stopped in Monroe on the way to Atlanta several times but this was the first trip in mid summer, with dogs. Thankfully Parish has a patio with "some shade" and is dog friendly, though they don't publicize that. If they had fans and table fly-away things it would have been more comfortable but we take what we can with our pups! Tip: if you want to dine inside, make a reservation. We had no choice but others without a reservation needed to dine outside because they were booked. It's 95. Not ideal but not Parish's fault either. Food: Gator bits were cooked perfectly, and the dill was a nice touch. Hubby's grilled Mahi with crab was amazing and my Scallops with Pork Belly was incredible. Don't let the smallish town vibe of Monroe fool you. Chef Cory Bahr must be classily trained to deliver on food the way he did. We can't wait to return on our next trip! read more

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Food is delicious & service is great. Diversified menu with new choices every week. Let's not forget the fantastic bartenders.

Passing Thru and enjoy a 5 star meal on my road trips! Adam & Josh took Great care at the bar! The ingredients were fantastic and recipes even better. I had the Brussels & Rigatoni Bolognese ( I ate the Brussels before I got the picture) Craft Cocktails are fantastic Even a Blind squirrel can find a nut ( gem) and I definitely did! read more

Parish Restaurant & Bar - Menu for the week? - New American Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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Delicious food, great atmosphere, and service is always impeccable!! I've been a few times over the last year and every time it was amazing! I can't wait to go back. Get the Brussels sprouts!!!!! read more

Man, oh, man. When I think of good food and where I should travel to eat good food, Monroe, Louisiana, doesn't even crack the top 100 on my list. But after eating at Parish, Monroe is in my top five! Hidden away in an industrial area, Parish comes upon you with its bright ambience. Walking in, I wasn't quite sure what to expect but I'm glad we came here. The food was exceptional, the staff were friendly, and I was blown away by the whole experience. I walked out full and happy. I will recommend this place until I am blue in the face. Come hungry and leave highly satisfied!! read more

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The first time I came to Parish, it was not my favorite but I decided to give it a second try! It was great!! The food was excellent! We had the kale broccoli salad as an appetizer and it was gone in seconds! The service was great and she knew all the right things to recommend! Would definitely go again! read more

Parish Restaurant & Bar - Fish - New American Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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The restaurant is very beautiful, definitely a great place to go for a nice dinner. My husband and I went to celebrate both of our birthdays, we had heard great things and wanted to try a new place. The duck wraps for amazing, a great way to start off the meal. My husband really enjoyed the seared tuna and his dessert. The only reason I took off a star is because when our server opened our wine, she accidentally spilt it over the bottle and the menu, and I personally didn't enjoy my dessert which was the lava cake with ice cream and kettle corn. We will definitely try again, because other than that- the cocktails, the Austin hope (wine from where we are originally from), and the other food orders made it worth it! Excited to try something new the next time we go there! read more

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Amazing Food! The duck wraps and deviled eggs are awesome! I had the filet and it was great! Try this place and you will love it. It is a little pricey so be prepared. read more

When I tell you this restaurant had it all! We dined outside, a party of 18, for birthday celebration. Our server, Johnny, was absolutely fantastic! Engaging, met every need, answered every question we had, made us feel at home... He was amazing! There was complimentary champagne because of the birthday we were celebrating and then I followed up with a signature cocktail, the French 66. I ordered the shareable seafood platter for an appetizer which had oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail, redfish dip and several trim sauces. For dinner I ordered the fillet mignon which was like butter! Absolutely delicious! read more

Parish Restaurant & Bar - Filet Mignon - New American Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

Great atmosphere and great good! The service is always great and the staff are all very nice.

Make a reservation to ensure you have a chance to try this place while in Monroe. On a Tuesday night it was full, almost all the time! Had dinner here with some coworkers and everything was delish! The bacon wrapped duck appetizer was really good but it does come stuffed with a soft cheese. This isn't included in the description so be aware (in case you have dairy sensitivity). The bacon slightly overpowered the duck but it was such a good bite. Definitely get the sweet potato bread ... that is an experience all on its own! I had the pan seared halibut with potato gnocchi, peas, and wild mushroom. It was a good sized serving and everything was cooked perfectly. I stuffed myself until I couldn't go any more. Our waiter was fantastic! He made great recommendations and provided just enough face time with us - we never felt rushed and always felt taken care of! read more

Parish Restaurant & Bar - Blackberry Rhum Punch - New American Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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We had the best experience. Robert was a phenomenal server. We had the duck wraps. Bacon wrapped around tender duck with cream cheese and jalapeño inside all nestled in a spicy honey sauce. We also had a crawfish and crab cake. So good. It was atop an aioli with fresh corn kernels. I had the filet. Perfection and the crispy Yukon potatoes were heavenly. Mike got the rigatoni with bolognese. We exchanged plates halfway through the meal. The banana pudding is ridiculous. I'm still dreaming about it. The lemon meringue pie was perfect. The perfect tangy with a lightly sweet meringue. You must try this place! read more

The only chef's spot in town that merited my repeat patronage since Nonna. I've been several times and have yet to be disappointed with anything. Coming from a foodie with a bit of a pedigree, i mean this as the highest compliment a local can get: eating here is like leaving town for a dinner somewhere semi-secret and semi-casual yet priceworthy, in an uptown nook in an actual city. read more

The food is very good. The service is great and the restaurant decor is very nice. It's pricey but worth it.

Service was great and food was wonderful!!! Cory greeted us as we came in - no reservations but the bar was available. Ambience was great too . No complaints. read more

Reservation, accommodations, outside seating, & thoroughly knowledgeable - expert service from front house, waitstaff, & bartenders. Best of Monroe! read more

My sister probably didn't lend enough information as to how amazing the chef and restaurant here is but all I knew going in was that he was a 'Chopped' champion and this is one of the best restaurants in town. So much more than that. Food and wine's best new chef, a food network star finalist, and he beat Bobby Flay to boot. Yes, it was the best damn meal I had down south while visiting family and yes I regret not ordering a desert. The place has a very modernistic edge to it. White walls, modern lighting fixtures, and interesting art pieces adorn the walls with a full bar lining the back of the room. I took the plunge and ordered an old fashioned. I savored every sip of it because it was proper. For snacks we split the duck wraps and grilled oysters. I preferred the duck wraps. Those were amazing. A little bit smokey, brushed with honey and a little cayenne and covered in crispy bacon. For my entree I went with the Pan Roasted Gulf fish covered in Louisiana Jumbo Lump Crab and served with wild mushroom and chive risotto in a beurre blanc sauce. Uh. Yes. Impossible to decide what to get but this was a winner and slam dunk. It was decadent but not insanely heavy. But every mouthful felt like luxurious butter covered satin. I was torn between that and the flounder with grits (you had me at cheddar jalapeno grits), one of their pastas, or their burger. I didn't try anyone else's food but my sister couldn't stop raving about how this is one of the best burgers she's ever had in her life from here. Our server was also super friendly and informative. All that's missing is that it's now hundreds of miles away from me. Please open a restaurant in New York. read more

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$50 (+ tip) for an unevenly cooked steak w a below average side salad and a water. Server was good though.

Superior dinning. We've been dining here for a while now, beautiful restaurant where the food is always on point with great flavors. The staff always so friendly and welcoming. Only thing is seating at the bar still feels like a diner and cannot sit too long since seating is backless and can get uncomfortable. Have to sit on my fancy jacket, no coat check, Would be nice if it was more comfortable with some support. read more

First off, the food and drinks were delicious! We got sat in the "garage area" which has an entirely different ambience. The service we received was subpar. Our waiter poured our waters without introducing theirselves and was not interested in talking or creating any sort of an experience for what we anticipated. We also put on the reservation that it was my Mother's birthday and nothing was done to celebrate and no questions were asked. I would recommend this place for the food but the experience and service is not what we would've expected read more

More hype than anything. Food and taste were not of the quality that was expected. Very overpriced!!!

We were road-tripping on our way to Georgia and I had to stop and charge my car in Monroe. We found this place on yelp and it didn't disappoint. The food was incredible!! The service was great. And funny enough, we ended up becoming friends with the people at the table next to us- one of them happened to be the Mayor. Such a fun experience. I wish we lived closer. Would definitely recommend read more

Great food by a local chef, great craft cocktails And great atmosphere.... Make a reservation because they do fill up fast read more

A great night with a great meal. We ordered the duck wraps......excellent as usual. 1/2 pound filet mignon....outstanding as usual and the crab swordfish.... beyond great. The swordfish stole the show tonight. read more

Parish Restaurant & Bar - Swordfish - New American Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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Tried Parish for the first time and will definitely be returning!! Loved our server, Jason, but honestly the entire staff was wonderful. Very welcoming and friendly. Jason was very knowledgeable and described specials and favorites in great detail. The pace of the meal was perfect as was the food! It was actually difficult to decide what to order because everything sounded wonderful! Thus, our return...we need to try more things!! Keep up the great work, Cory! Kudos to you, your staff and your chefs!! read more

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Wonderful food that was full of flavor. They make shared lettuce options that were amazing. The service was great. Definitely a repeat.

Outstanding. Food, ambiance and service top notch. A lucky and wonderful Yelp find while traveling across the country. Everything we ordered was prepared with skilled hands and the taste buds could tell! read more