Delicious food! Great atmosphere. They hire the local college students-training for life.

A MUST!!!! On our way back home to California after road tripping to North Carolina with our dog. Wanted a place to have a good dinner (not fast food) that was also dog friendly. Check Yelp and the reviews for the Waterfront Grill were great so we headed over. Love the truly rustic vibe and the beautiful setting along the Bayou De Siard. The minute we walked up to the entry the employees were so welcoming and gracious, seriously every single one of them!!!! We sat on the deck, they brought a pitcher of water out for our dog, ordered our drinks (the bartender even came to our table to make suggestions about my drink order....and he was spot on!!!). We had the gumbo, crab cakes (house made) and grilled asparagus....all delicious! Excellent conversations with several of the staff, genuinely nice and social. Little turtle food vending machine, .25 cents for a handful....my husband turned into a little boy asking me if I had more quarters so he could feed the 50+ turtles that came swimming up below the deck for food (was pretty cool to watch them). Wonderful desserts, took the bread pudding and the pecan pie home with us ....fantastic!!! Cannot recommend this place enough!!! read more

So glad to find a table on such a busy night! Sarah (Sara?) was just adorable and checked on us often. We enjoyed our Shrimp Rakhee appetizer along with a Yeungling (me) and a glass of Joseph Carr Cabernet ( hubby) and a delicious medium rare filet mignon. No room fir dessert but that Bananas Foster is definitely on my to get list nice time! read more

Waterfront Grill - Swiss Mushroom Burger sans Bun - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

My sister and I both had the BBQ Shrimp and It did not disappoint...it was delicious. The service was great, everyone was friendly and accommodating. I will be back. Job well done!!! read more

Steaks are the best flat grilled butterfly steaks in the area... It's a shame they don't serve French fries or, my kids and myself would be there all the time... read more

More of a sports bar and restaurant atmosphere. Good food though. Plus we were there in the evening so we didn't get the view of the water unfortunately. Shucks read more

Grab a seat by the waterfront window if you can. Gorgeous view looking out on the bayou and across to the campus of ULM. Had tasty cup of chicken and shrimp, gumbo, and a perfectly cooked grilled salmon salad. Look forward to trying this place again and taste another things. read more

This place is a favorite in Monroe, LA among my work. I've been here before with oK experiences. This time was exceptional. This restaurant literally sits on the Bayou and overlooks whatever is like getting in the waterway. The interior environment feels very much like a sports bar. I had just about settled in ordering the Shrimp po boy when I asked the server for any alternative suggestions.....he said he recommended the Shrimp Rahkee. So, I ordered it.....and boy and I glad I did! The shrimp were nice and large nicely coated w/ a white sauce. The flavor was amazing with just the right "hint" of Cajun. In the side I ordered asparagus and a "stuffed" potato, which as it turns out is just a twice backed potato. The meal also included garlic bread which was made on soft bread. In all, this was a fantastic meal!!! read more

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We had our dogs so we needed a dog friendly place. This restaurant really met the mark. We sat on the back deck overlooking the river which was full of turtles. Our server was a nice young man (Gabriel?) He was very attentive to us and even brought the dogs a bowl of water without my requesting one. I was excited to see catfish on the menu so I ordered the chef salad topped with blackened catfish and honey mustard dressing. It came with all the toppings you would want on a salad plus two nice pieces of catfish. I knew I couldn't eat it all, one piece of fish came home with me. It was fresh and delicious. My husband ordered the sirloin steak sandwich which comes with two sides, he opted for a baked potato and a side salad. His steak was cooked perfectly and it was several inches bigger than the bun, which in the end he didn't eat because he had so much food. We would definitely recommend this place for a nice lunch or dinner. Some reviews call it pricey but I believe we got good portions and quality food and service for our money. read more

Stopped in for lunch and it was delicious. I had the crab cakes and a stuffed potato and both were great. The house vinaigrette was delicious. My husband had the gumbo and he said it was very good. He also had the waterfront shrimp over rice and it was the best thing we had. It was a nice view to look out over the bayou. The service was attentive and efficient. read more

Waterfront Grill - Waterfront Shrimp Stuffed Potato - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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Very nice setting with great service. The food was favorable and had generous portions.

Wonderful food and service as always at Waterfront Grill. Excellent suggestions from our waitress. Very personable staff. Food was delicious. The baked catfish almondine was superb! read more

Waterfront Grill - Baked Catfish Almondine - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

Came here as part of a very large group. Visiting from Cincinnati for training. It took a long time to get our meals, but they kept the drinks flowing. Because we were part of a large group, the menu was limited and we had a choice of three entrees. I was disappointed that we got here late and close to dark because they have a really nice view on the water and I didn't get to enjoy it. I selected the Catfish Desiard because it was highly recommended along with the Shrimp Rahkee. The catfish entree came with options for sides, and I selected the baked sweet potato that came with butter and cinnamon. The entree also came with a side salad with croutons and cherry tomatoes. The catfish was ok but the brownie with ice cream topped off the meal. read more

Waterfront Grill - Catfish DeSiard w/ Baked Sweet Potato - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

Wow! Outstanding meal. Had the filet mignon steak and lobster, it was to die for. And for dessert, bananas Foster which was yummy! read more

Waterfront Grill - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

Amazing seafood and lunch on the water was perfect with my fiancé! We will definitely be returning Service was excellent & fast!

Excellent steak. Cooked to perfection. Awesome venue very close to the University of Louisiana at Monroe campus.

Our favorite restaurant in Monroe! Had the shrimp rahkee, catfish desiard and white chocolate bread pudding. All delicious!!!

We loved eating here and definitely recommend to anyone looking for a delicious meal and super friendly staff! We landed here after asking around and calling to find a dog-friendly restaurant while staying in Monroe on our way back to Georgia from Texas. The staff was super friendly from the moment we walked through the door. We sat on the deck and watched the sun set from our table. The staff was attentive, made great recommendations, and loved on our pup the entire time! Faith was our server and she was super sweet and awesome! Thanks for the great experience! read more

Waterfront Grill - Dog-friendly - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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The food, service and ambience of this restaurant makes the price of menu items well worth it. The food is consistently delicious. We were greeted as we came in and served by a highly energetic, attentive and skilled young lady (Taylor). She made our visit a complete pleasure. read more

Great local restaurant. The food, the ambience and the service were all fantastic. I loved the gumbo and the shrimp rakhee. We came here at night time but I'm sure the daytime or sunset is beautiful since it is on the water. The service was also phenomenal. I am not from the area but if I were to ever come back to Monroe I would 100% come here. It's too bad we don't have a place like this back is Los Angeles. read more

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Was crowded inside and I'm so glad it was because we ended up eating outside with beautiful view! We ordered their catfish (which was recommended) it was very tasty and good! Hubby ordered shrimp and it was so good too! Glad we passed by here. Lived feeding the turtles too :) read more

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Highly recommended, passing through from Texas. Food was delicious and waitstaff was very courteous, even though they are very busy we got to sit on the deck with a perfect waterfront view. read more

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Great food!! My only suggestion would be to add fries. I myself being a picky eat and kids all love fries and it's a staple of restaurants this is the first restaurant I've been too without fries read more

it was recommended by our hotel. The food does not disappoint. I had the boiled shrimp and my colleague had pork chops which he raved about.

The food has become mediocre and even the salad is withered. This use to be a go to place, however it has changed drastically.

Awesome food great service have never been there that the food was excellent also great view of the Bayou

All grilled or seared entrees. My favorite is the Shrimp Rahke ! Catfish is clean and high quality. Bring the kids and feed the turtles on the back deck. This is truly one of my favorite local restaurants. read more

Waterfront Grill does not advertise this, but you must make reservations to get a table indoors. I called at 3PM on a Monday to confirm they were open for dine-in and the hostess confirmed they were. I said we'll see you in a couple hours and she said "OK. The first thing she asked us when we walked in the door was "Do you have reservations?" She got defensive when I asked her why she didn't tell us that reservations were required when I called less than two hours ago knowing we were coming in. She then offered us a table at the bar (with no view outside) and then a table outside by the river. The outside had a great view, but with temps and humidity in the 90s - plus the flies and mosquitoes - it wasn't a great experience. If you don't mind a rude and uniforming hostess, the food is worth a visit - the BBQ shrimp is fantastic - so overall one star for the hostess and five stars for the food. Be sure to call ahead for indoor reservations. read more

Waterfront Grill - View from outdoor seating area - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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Always fantastic food and great wine. Try the bottle of bread and butter. It's delicious for the price. Duck poppers with grit cakes are phenomenal. Brandon Is on top of his game. Everyone that works and greets you makes you feel part of the family. Please try this gem. read more

This is my second time at the Waterfront Grill and I've really enjoyed it. Excellent! Gumbo and service.

Great beef dip . Great service for a quick lunch . Make sure to sit facing a window .

Food was very good. Staff was polite and checked in several times. The shrimp rahkee was great especially when some of the BBQ shrimp sauce was mixed with it. The meal was very filling. Will definitely be back again. read more

Waterfront Grill - BBQ Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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Excellent food, courteous staff, beautiful waterfront location. A local favorite! Year after year. Both lunch & dinner are wonderful and the Catfish DeSiard and BBQ Shrimp are the best I've ever tasted! read more

Food, service ,atmosphere, we're all good. Super friendly staff. Highly recommend.

High quality food in a historic restaurant that overlooks the bayou. If you are lucky, you can even see a waterskiing champion from ULM.

We sat outside for dinner. It was a wonderful night to sit outside. Working with a client this week we were told to try to barbecue shrimp. The dish came to the table swimming in grease. I asked if this was a normal look for this dish and was told it was butter and seasoning. This dish was not eaten by everyone at the table because it tasted like straight grease. My entree ordered was grilled pork chops which was very good. This restaurant is known for no fried food just grilled so I think I expected healthier foods. read more

Waterfront Grill - Barbecue shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

This is a wonderful place to eat! You will not be disappointed. Waiters are awesome! Zero fried foods! Filet with rahkee sauce on top! read more

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Hard to find a spot where great food and great service meet. Waterfront knock d it out of the park! Our waiter, Sawyer, was courteous and accommodating. Food (grilled redfish) and scenery were as great as the service. read more

Yes!!!!! The location is on the bayou which was an amazing experience for those of us that live in a land locked state and have never been to Louisiana! Red beans and rice! Best I have ever had! Salad and dressing were equally as amazing and the bread....absolutely amazing. I not sure what kind of bread it was that comes with the red beans but if it was available to purchase, I would have brought some back with me on the plane! I loved the outside deck seating and the fact that they provide turtle food so that you can feed the turtles in the bayou while you wait for your food. Amazing views of the local pelicans, turtles and water turkeys as they called them (ducks) fortunately I did not see any alligators however I know they were there somewhere! read more

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They only serve delicious food along with a helpful and friendly staff here! Scenery on the bayou is worth enjoying, and you might spectate a ULM ski practice. read more