The Top 10 Restaurants In Alexandria, Louisiana
Located in the heart of central Louisiana, Alexandria is a city of mixed cultures where the traditions of south and north Louisiana meet. This mix of influences extends to the city’s dining scene too, where classic Cajun recipes and southern Louisianan fare are served up alongside soul food and upscale American cuisine. The Culture Trip has lined up the best locally owned restaurants to get a taste of what Alexandria is all about.
1. Cajun Landing Restaurant
Bar, Restaurant, Cajun, American, Vegetarian
2. Wildwood Pizza
Restaurant, Pizzeria, American, Fast Food, Vegetarian, Vegan
3. Outlaw’s Barbecue
Restaurant, BBQ, American
5. Spirits Food and Friends
Gastropub, American, Seafood, Fast Food, Wine, Beer, Cocktails
6. Word Of Mouth Café
Word Of Mouth Café
Inconspicuously tucked away in a cozy, little renovated house in downtown Alexandria, Word of Mouth Café’s focus is Southern-inspired eats and comfort food classics. Since owner-chef John Gunter opened the establishment five years ago, it’s become one of the city’s favorite lunch spots. The menu changes frequently, but dishes like Asian pork tacos and spicy shrimp pasta feature often, and there are always hearty sandwiches and a wholesome soup of the day to choose from too. Make sure you leave room for dessert; Word of Mouth Café’s bread pudding is apparently legendary, and Chef John likes to mix it up with different flavors like bananas foster and peanut butter chocolate.
Word of Mouth Café, 918 Foisy Street, Alexandria, LA, USA, +1 318 528 8702
7. Pamela’s Bayou In A Bowl
Pamela’s Bayou In A Bowl
Cooking up homestyle eats and southern Louisiana classics just like your grandmother used to make, Pamela’s Bayou In A Bowl is a hidden gem on the outskirts of downtown Alexandria. Daily changing plate lunches make up most of Pamela’s menu, with hearty portions of fried fish and shrimp, smothered chicken and fried pork chops teamed with sides like macaroni and cheese, okra and corn maque choux. A few salads feature too alongside a number of po’boys with fillings like asiago cheese and roast beef or bacon and smoked turkey breast.
Pamela’s Bayou in a Bowl, 33 MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA, USA, +1 318 528 8839
8. The Diamond Grill
Bar, Steakhouse, Seafood, American
9. Atwood’s Bakery
Bakery, Deli, Pastry Shop, American, Dessert, Pastries, Belgian
10. Embers
Restaurant, American, Fast Food, Vegan, Vegetarian, Greek
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