Top 10 Restaurants & Culinary Experiences in Shreveport & Bossier City
Savor the best of Shreveport and Bossier City's cuisine with these must-try culinary experiences.
Shreveport-Bossier is full of local produce, down-home diners, award-winning cosmopolitan restaurants and food-and-wine-centered events that celebrate Louisiana's culinary culture. Check out our roundup of the city's best culinary experiences.
Where to Eat in Shreveport-Bossier: Top Restaurants
1. Herby K’s
Step back in time at Herby K’s. The restaurant opened in 1936 when Herby turned the family package store into a full-on eatery. The diner has been serving seafood and other delicacies to loyal patrons ever since. Make sure to get the famous Shrimp Buster with signature sauce, a Shreveport staple since 1945.
2. Strawn’s Eat Shop
Strawn’s Eat Shop proudly claims to be the home to the first-ever icebox pie. Try a slice and you’ll understand the magic of this sweet, mile-high dessert. The eatery also serves breakfast, burgers, sandwiches and specials, but a slice of strawberry pie will keep you coming back. It's one of the primary reasons that Strawn’s has been named the most iconic restaurant in Shreveport!
3. Kim’s Seafood
As one of the best places to get crawfish in north Louisiana, Kim’s Seafood is doing it right. From boiled crawfish in the spring to crawfish eggrolls all year long, Kim’s lives up to its reputation. And if you’re looking for a po’boy, you won’t find better portions or better quality anywhere else.
4. Fertitta’s Delicatessen
Papa Fertitta knows his olives. Fertitta’s Delicatessen’s olive mix, olive oil, and marinated olives are all delicious on their own, but what you really need to try at the delicatessen is a pressed muffuletta! Go for the original “Muffy” and you’ll get a 40-year-old recipe with savory mustard, cold cuts, multiple cheeses and the famously addictive olive mix. Bring a friend because the large is big enough for two.
Herby K's has served delicious meals for more than 80 years.
Grab a slice of strawberry icebox pie from Strawn's.
Try Herby K's famous Shrimp Buster.
Looking for great crawfish? Check out Kim's Seafood.
Culinary Experiences in Shreveport and Bossier City
5. The Louisiana Food Prize
A celebration of the state's hottest chefs, the Louisiana Food Prize includes a "Chopped"-style live cooking competition featuring local guests, celebrity chefs and national guest stars, as well as Come and Get It — a food, wine and spirits event. Patrons can watch cooking demos, rub elbows with chefs and sample food, wine and cocktails.
6. 318 Restaurant Week
This week-long celebration of Shreveport-Bossier’s dining scene highlights lunch specials, multi-course tasting menus and unique, one-night-only events that highlight the energy and creativity of the local restaurant scene. Insider’s tip: Like 318 Restaurant Week on Facebook to participate in giveaways.
7. Shreveport Farmers’ Market
One of the largest farmers markets in Louisiana, the Shreveport Farmers Market takes place on Saturday mornings in the summer and fall. With more than 100 vendors selling fresh, local produce — including locally raised meats; locally grown fruits and vegetables; and ready-to-eat meals ranging from traditional Southern comfort food to international cuisine — the Shreveport Farmers’ Market feels like a small, local food festival. Live music, cooking demonstrations and more are also offered.
Find fresh, local produce at Shreveport Farmers Market.
Marilynn's Place offers authentic Creole gumbo.
Find can't-miss beverage specials during 318 Restaurant Week.
Sample wine and spirits during Louisiana Food Prize.
8. Battle of the Gumbo Gladiators
The annual Battle of the Gumbo Gladiators in downtown Shreveport brings together gumbo teams from throughout Louisiana and the surrounding states to cook and serve the dish for a day-long fundraiser benefiting Volunteers for Youth Justice. Participating teams compete for cash prizes and bragging rights, while thousands of gumbo fans spend the day sampling as many gumbos as possible.
9. Chef’s Table at The Mabry House
The Mabry House, an off-the-beaten-path fine dining restaurant housed in a Victorian-era mansion, offers what may be the only “chef’s table” experience in northern Louisiana. Six to eight diners are seated at the only table in the kitchen, where they can watch as Chef Steve Mylar prepares an elaborate tasting menu complete with wine pairings.
10. Brunch at Marilynn’s Place
Shreveport’s wildest brunch is served at Marilynn’s Place, a festive Cajun and Creole eatery. Each Sunday, Chef Boz Baucum welcomes hundreds of diners with creative brunch and drink specials. As the crowd spills out onto the patio and patrons imbibe in countless mimosas, Marilynn’s Place hosts the wildest Sunday morning party in town.
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