Trail Restaurants

Full bakery, sandwiches, ice cream, king cakes.

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Map to Julie Anne’s Bakery & Cafe

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A century ago when paddle wheelers churned Lake St. John, then the Mississippi River, in Concordia Parish, fishermen and hunters the world over came to harvest the lake's bounty of fish and wildlife. President Teddy Roosevelt adopted the world's first "Teddy" bear near here. The steamboats have long gone but, today, the "Duck's Nest" Restaurant still plates up a rich harvest of golden catfish, shrimp and Blackened Crawfish Supreme, their signature dish. Diners enjoy their dinner while watching ancient cypress trees turn blood red at sunset on "the porch", while they sip on the Nest's famous "St. John Sunset", a cocktail of rum and brandy. Owners David and Fay Crews provide a complimentary appetizer of turnip greens and crispy homemade hushpuppies to begin. Then, the Duck's Nest offers entrees of Catfish or Tilapia Spokane, Frog Legs, Golden Fried or Grilled Shrimp and a Giant Seafood Platter that feeds at least two, all at reasonable prices. Their popular USDA choice steaks are grilled to perfection with a dusting of the Nest's secret seasonings. Finish up with the best Brandy Alexander this side of London. Escape to fresh, down home cooking, calm water and sunsets...That's the Duck's Nest. Located on the shores of beautiful Lake St. John, north of Ferriday on Highway 569.

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Map to Duck’s Nest II Restaurant

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Papa's Bar & Grill and Mama's Oyster House are locally owned and operated, located next door to each other in Historic Downtown Natchitoches. Papa's Bar & Grill, opened in August 1996, offers a wide variety of sandwiches, including hamburgers and Po-boys, fried seafood and USDA choice steaks. Mama's Oyster House, opened in October 2000, offers a menu specializing in seafood dishes and of course fresh Louisiana oysters. Mama's also features the Blues Room and outdoor covered patio and welcomes large groups. Mama's also has live music every Friday and Saturday night. Whether you're in the mood for steaks, burgers, catfish, shrimp, oysters or any other foods cooked in the great Louisiana style, stop on in. When you get finished with us, California Dreaming won't be the only thing you think of when you hear Mama's and Papa's.

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Map to Papa’s Bar & Grill and Mama’s Oyster House

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Bon Appetit from Jonah & Jacob Doucet. Established in June of 2007 Doucet's has been providing outstanding Cajun meats and other fine food items ever since. Our specialties are cajun smoked sausage, boudin, stuffed boneless chickens, and cracklins. Our regular customers particularly value our fine lunches and fresh top quality meats. Offering Daily Lunch Specials and take out meals.

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Map to Doucet’s Cajun Meat Company

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Open Tuesday - Friday for lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Monday - Saturday for dinner 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Creole cuisine served in the ambiance of the Vieux Carre. Relaxing atrium bar with fireplace. Private rooms for groups from 6 - 140 seated. The cuisine is Creole with a continental flair.

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Map to Juban’s Restaurant

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In 1977 E. A. "Tunk" Andries began construction on a huge building nestled at the edge of Kisatchie National Forest.

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Map to Tunk’s Restaurant

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Home of the famous Shrimp Buster.

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Map to Herby K’s Restaurant

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Seafood entrees, breakfast menu, happy hour, daily lunch specials.

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Map to Brother’s Seafood Restaurant

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A refreshing splash to Natchitoches, La Farine Bakery offers a variety of freshly made pastries, desserts, breads, gourmet sandwiches and soups daily. Choose to dine in the realizing atmosphere or take you order to go and enjoy a spontaneous picnic on the downtown riverbank just a few steps away. Specialty coffees and teas are available to help you wash every thing down along with bottled water and soft drinks. La Farine is located in the Historic Nakatosh Building, a half block away from Front Street in downtown Natchitoches, Louisiana

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Experience fresh gulf seafood, prime steaks and pasta seasoned with distinct Louisiana flair. Alexandria's Bistro on the Bayou has been recognized by state-wide newspapers such as the New Orleans Times Picayune and the Lafayette Daily Advertiser as one of the best restaurants in the state of Louisiana. In March 2006 Southern Living featured the restaurant claiming... You'll be eager to try the restaurant..., it serves up some of the best food you'll find outside of New Orleans. Dinner really shines with the fresh fish of the day...fresh Colorado lamb and USDA Prime beef. This hotel and restaurant promise to make any weary traveler rest well. You'll look forward to a repeat visit. Bistro on the Bayou offers private dinning, reception and meeting rooms for parties of 4 - 600, a full-service cocktail lounge, and reception facilities. Call ahead for reservations or to find out more about meetings, conferences, receptions and private dining.

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Shreveport-Bossier's original Italian restaurant. Serving old family recipes.

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Map to Monjunis Italian Cafe & Grocery

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