Starting with Orlandeaux's Cafe [3], which has been operating since 1921 and is recognized as one of the oldest, consistently operated African-American-owned restaurants in the United States. Their featured dishes are Stuffed Shrimp, a local favorite showcasing perfectly spiced and baked shrimp; Gumbo Gumbeaux, a rich, hearty Creole gumbo packed with seafood, sausage, and okra; and Smothered Pork Chops, a Southern soul food classic cooked to tender perfection. Arriving early is the only way to snag a table at this buzzing restaurant, to prevent long wait times, especially on weekends.
Island Vibes [4]is a place you have to visit if you want your taste buds to be transported to the white sandy beaches of Jamaica. The Caribbean fusion and Jamaican cuisine are made with Chef Robyne's handcrafted sauces and spice blends, while their menu variety is second to none. Consistent favorites are their Jerk Chicken, Stewed Oxtail, BBQ Jerk Ribs, and hand-crafted Sorrel. Island Vibez flavors aren't the only thing that sets them apart, as they strive to use local, organic/natural, and GMO-free ingredients, giving visitors food in its tastiest form.
BeauxJax Crafthouse [5] is a restaurant and bar that the community cannot get enough of, voted Bossier's #1 Restaurant by the Bossier Press Tribune, and featured in over 20 publications of the Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana, The Culinary Issue. Serving the East Bank District with Cajun and Creole classics, locals and visitors don't want to leave till they have had the Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Po-Boys, and Beignets. However, BeauxJax CraftHouse achievements aren't just local, since making it to the television screen on Mike Simon's Burger's Brews & Que with their famous Loaded Crawfish PepperJax Mac N Cheese, so come hungry.
Strawn's Eat Shop [6] is one of the most acclaimed diners in the South that gained its following through its famous ice box pies that range in flavors such as strawberry, chocolate, banana, and butterscotch. However, it is not just their pies that have people coming back, but breakfast platters, daily lunch specials, and signature burgers. The original location of this home-style dinner has been open since 1944, and since then, they have opened two additional locations, Strawn's Eat Shop Too, and Strawn's Eat Shop Also, so they are doing something right, and it's definitely the food.