Guidebook for Shreveport
Food Scene
Reasonably priced New Orleans Style food within walking distance. Fun outdoor patio when the weather is nice.
35 locals recommend
Marilynn's Place
4041 Fern AveReasonably priced New Orleans Style food within walking distance. Fun outdoor patio when the weather is nice.
Within walking distance. Supposedly has the best Seafood Mexican in town (We don't eat Seafood so we can't judge). They have traditional, non-seafood options as well.
El Compadre Mexican Restaurant & Seafood
502 E Kings HwyWithin walking distance. Supposedly has the best Seafood Mexican in town (We don't eat Seafood so we can't judge). They have traditional, non-seafood options as well.
This is our favorite restuarant in town. Burgers on home-made buns are our favorite but they also have poboys and other southern favorites. Only open for dinner Thursday-Saturday, Tues-Sat for lunch.
7 locals recommend
Ferrier's Rollin' In the Dough
1333 Captain Shreve DrThis is our favorite restuarant in town. Burgers on home-made buns are our favorite but they also have poboys and other southern favorites. Only open for dinner Thursday-Saturday, Tues-Sat for lunch.
This is your best bet if you want Louisiana style food at a reasonable price in the downtown area. It is fun to walk along the river before or after your meal.
18 locals recommend
The Blind Tiger
120 Texas StThis is your best bet if you want Louisiana style food at a reasonable price in the downtown area. It is fun to walk along the river before or after your meal.
Further from the house than other options but reasonably priced cajun food. They serve alligator and crayfish year round. Very spicy!
Crawdaddy's Kitchen
9370 Mansfield RdFurther from the house than other options but reasonably priced cajun food. They serve alligator and crayfish year round. Very spicy!
If you like coffee this is a great local place with a nice atmosphere and a garden to sit outside in when the weather is nice.
23 locals recommend
Rhino Coffee Uptown
721 Southfield RdIf you like coffee this is a great local place with a nice atmosphere and a garden to sit outside in when the weather is nice.
The most authentic Mexican you can get. Tacos are cooked in a food truck out back.
12 locals recommend
Taqueria La Michoacana Mexican Restaurant
2905 Youree DrThe most authentic Mexican you can get. Tacos are cooked in a food truck out back.
A local authentic mexican restaurant within walking distance if you enjoy walking (about a mile away).
38 locals recommend
Ki' Mexico
3839 Gilbert DrA local authentic mexican restaurant within walking distance if you enjoy walking (about a mile away).
Everything Else
The closest liquor store. Within walking distance if you really want it to be. They have a nice selection of frozen daiquiris which are cheaper than a daiquiri stand.
Thrifty Discount Liquor & Wines #8
3434 Youree DrThe closest liquor store. Within walking distance if you really want it to be. They have a nice selection of frozen daiquiris which are cheaper than a daiquiri stand.
Drinks & Nightlife
We highly recommend trying a frozen daiquiri from the drive-thru stands while in Louisiana. You can get them here or at Thrifty Liquor. Cajun Daiquiris has B1G1 Free from 4-7 pm on Weekdays.
Cajun Daiquiris
3306 Youree DrWe highly recommend trying a frozen daiquiri from the drive-thru stands while in Louisiana. You can get them here or at Thrifty Liquor. Cajun Daiquiris has B1G1 Free from 4-7 pm on Weekdays.
A fun local bar which spins (sometimes you must ask them to turn it on). A separate beer bar with 60 beers on tap including from local breweries. Brass Monkey and The Cub are in the same parking lot.
Round Bar
3044 Youree DrA fun local bar which spins (sometimes you must ask them to turn it on). A separate beer bar with 60 beers on tap including from local breweries. Brass Monkey and The Cub are in the same parking lot.
One of three local breweries open for tastings Thursday-Saturday. If you can't make it then, many local bars/restaurants have Great Raft beer on tap.
32 locals recommend
Great Raft Brewing
1251 Dalzell StOne of three local breweries open for tastings Thursday-Saturday. If you can't make it then, many local bars/restaurants have Great Raft beer on tap.
My favorite local brewery. Open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. They converted an old firehouse so this brewery has a lot of charm.
25 locals recommend
Flying Heart Brewing & Pub
700 Barksdale BlvdMy favorite local brewery. Open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. They converted an old firehouse so this brewery has a lot of charm.
Red River Brewpub
310 Marshall StShreveport's newest brewery has only been open a few months.
Essentials
Albertsons
105 E Southfield RdAndrea's favorite grocery store.
Brookshire's
5828 Line AveBrian's favorite grocery store.
Kroger
6652 Youree DrBest grocery store for organic/healthy options.
Arts & Culture
This is an amazing, local, indie film center. They show movies which do not make it to mainstream theaters and show old classics frequently.
17 locals recommend
Robinson Film Center
617 Texas StThis is an amazing, local, indie film center. They show movies which do not make it to mainstream theaters and show old classics frequently.
Free Art Gallery close to the house. There is a lovely garden behind it with Azaleas blooming in the spring. All free and the garden has early morning and evening hours too.
46 locals recommend
R.W. Norton Art Gallery
4747 Creswell AveFree Art Gallery close to the house. There is a lovely garden behind it with Azaleas blooming in the spring. All free and the garden has early morning and evening hours too.
Parks & Nature
Nice trails and oxbow lake off the Red River. One side is flooded from rain in 2016 but most of the park is still accessible.
13 locals recommend
Red River National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building And Visitor Contact Station
150 Eagle Bend PointNice trails and oxbow lake off the Red River. One side is flooded from rain in 2016 but most of the park is still accessible.
A great local park to get outside. Near the house and there is a running/walking path around the park.
21 locals recommend
Betty Virginia Park
3901 Fairfield AveA great local park to get outside. Near the house and there is a running/walking path around the park.
Cypress has a nice swim beach and a dog friendly beach too. There are also some hiking trails. Admission is $5/car.
7 locals recommend
Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District
135 Cypress Park DrCypress has a nice swim beach and a dog friendly beach too. There are also some hiking trails. Admission is $5/car.
Shopping
Louisiana Boardwalk
540 Boardwalk BlvdSome outlet shops which attract many visitors.