A friendly atmosphere and fresh ingredients are two of the most basic and most important parts to running a successful restaurant, yet we’ve all been to an eatery that’s missing one of the other. When you’re in search of a fine dinner in Louisiana, many folks in the northeast corner of the state turn to this one special restaurant, and we think it’s worthy of a road trip from any corner of the state. Let’s check it out.
Welcome to Parish Restaurant.
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Located near the Ouachita River in Monroe, local Chef Cory Bahr has created a sleek space that caters to just about everyone.
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Whether you’re looking for a place to celebrate a big win or you’re on the hunt a quiet little corner of the bar for a solo dinner, Parish Restaurant is perfect for any occasion.
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The menu features an assortment of familiar Southern dishes like shrimp and grits and crab cakes…
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…but everything has a little spin on it to make it unique. For starters, most of the meals on the menu are cooked over an open flame.
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Using fresh, local ingredients wherever possible, Parish Restaurant’s menu often changes seasonally.
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Which means you’ll want to keep coming back again and again to try all of the latest creations!
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For more information, including a full menu and hours of operation, be sure to check out the restaurant’s website and don’t forget to follow it on Facebook so you never miss out on their latest specialty dishes.
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Have you ever dined at Parish Restaurant? Share your experience with us in the comments! And if you know of a local restaurant that could use some love right about now, nominate them for a chance to be featured!
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Address: 318 N 2nd St, Monroe, LA 71201, USA