Trail Restaurants
Ray’s Pege
8209 DeSiard Street | Monroe, LA
318-343-0710 | http://www.rayspege.com
Waterfront Grill
5201 DeSiard Street | Monroe, LA 71203
318-345-0064 | http://waterfrontgrill.com
Resting on the quiet banks of Bayou DeSiard, this restaurant was featured in Southern Living magazine and is known for its grilled entrees and rustic charm. Try the Catfish DeSiard, named for the bayou that flows beneath the deck, or Shrimp Rahkee, shrimp in a spicy cream sauce with mushrooms and fresh vegetables over pasta. Other menu options include the local favorite, Shrimp Remoulade Salad and grilled steaks. For a special occasion, reserve the Dinner Boat on the Bayou for an additional fee. Reservations recommended for Friday or Saturday and for parties of 8 or more.
Daily Harvest Bread Company
1105 Forsythe Avenue | Monroe, LA
318-812-2253 | http://www.dailyharvestbakery.com
Fresh stone-ground whole wheat products, fabulous chicken salad, wraps, soups and fresh breads like maple pecan. The cookies without-the-guilt come in oatmeal raisin pecan, oatmeal chocolate chip, coconut haystack or snickerdoodles to name a few. Or try one of their delicious muffins, like apple pecan cranberry, banana nut, morning glory or blueberry. Then step up to the all-natural raw juice bar, where they squeeze all your favorite fruits before your very eyes.
Eskamoe’s Frozen Custard & More
703 McMillan Road | West Monroe, LA
318-325-7575
The unique cold treat can be enjoyed by itself, in a shake or the ever popular concrete. The Polar Crunch concrete, a mixture of custard, heath, butterscotch and pecans, is a fan favorite. For a taste of the South, try a Southern Delite Specialty Sundae. Start with custard, then add peaches, strawberries, and bananas. Top with whipped cream and a cherry and you have yourself quite a treat.
Eskamoes Restaurant Location 2
2800 Forsythe Avenue | Monroe, LA 71201
318-325-5799 | http://eskamoes.net
Voted Best Dessert in the Twin Cities and Best Ice Cream in the Delta 2007. The unique cold treat can be enjoyed by itself, in a shake or the ever popular concrete. The Polar Crunch concrete, a mixture of custard, heath, butterscotch and pecans, is a fan favorite. For a taste of the South, try a Southern Delite Specialty Sundae. Start with custard, then add peaches, strawberries, and bananas. Top with whipped cream and a cherry and you have yourself quite a treat.
Brandy House Restaurant
2001 Louisville Ave | Monroe, LA 71201
318-410-4100
From the moment you walk through the elegant stained glass doors, the ambiance sets the tone for a dining experience unlike any other in Northeast Louisiana. The elegant mahogany decor, stained glass fixtures and North Louisiana's first ice bar provide a visual backdrop for a dining experience that is second to none. At The Brandy House, our chefs have selected only the finest ingredients for your palate. Our wine specialists have traveled the globe, selecting only the finest wines and spirits for your glass. From cut-to-order steaks of the finest custom aged Mid-Western corn fed beef to the most succulent and fresh seafood the area has to offer, the entrees will satisfy even the most discerning taste. After your meal, delight yourself with one of our delectable desserts or tantalizing after dinner cordials. At The Brandy House, the dining experience is a culinary adventure taking you to places you have never tasted before.
Vieux Carre Gourmet
1623 North 18th | Monroe, LA
318-388-2228
Daily Harvest Restaurant Location 2
1611 N. 7th Street | West Monroe, LA 71291
318-807-0814
Everything is made fresh her e daily. Fresh whole wheat products are stone ground on site for a variety of breads . Try a slice on their local favorite - chicken salad sandwich. And for dessert, try a tasty cookie or muffin that you won't hae to feel guilty about eating . Daily Harvest is also home to Monroe-West Monroe’s only all natural raw juice bar squeezing all your favorite fruits before your very eyes. At Daily Harvest, you’ll eat good and most importantly, you’ll feel good about it.
Eskamoes Restaurant Location 1
703 McMillan Road | West Monroe, LA 71291
318-325-7575 | http://eskamoes.net
Voted Best Dessert in the Twin Cities and Best Ice Cream in the Delta 2007. The unique cold treat can be enjoyed by itself, in a shake or the ever popular concrete. The Polar Crunch concrete, a mixture of custard, heath, butterscotch and pecans, is a fan favorite. For a taste of the South, try a Southern Delite Specialty Sundae. Start with custard, then add peaches, strawberries, and bananas. Top with whipped cream and a cherry and you have yourself quite a treat.

