Cormier's Cajun Catering and Restaurant in Monroe, Louisiana, USA comes complete with outside picnic tables heating and fans, and has been voted the best boiled crawfish restaurant by the public every year since opening. The Pig Sandwich, specialty is one of the locals favorites with pulled pork and cabbage offering a unique and divine blend, and the menu here reflects the Cajun heritage of the owner chef with delights like Red Beans and rice, Ettouffee, Gumbo, Po-boys and Boudin all deliciously made from scratch. Cormier's Cajun Catering and Restaurant also do whole turkeys smoked or fried for the holiday season so get your orders in early, and there are mouthwatering freezer items to go to, come for a wonderful meal and check out their catering menu too.READ MORE

At the Vieux Carre Market in Monroe, Louisiana, USA come chill, dine and unwind, and enjoy a wonderful experience at this casual lunch eatery and specialty grocer, where you can dine in or carry out a delicious signature dish made fresh daily by the chef. The market grocer section offers heavenly culinary delights and choices including local produce, cheese, fresh meats, and seafood, and there's a freezer case with carry out meals, plus they have you covered for your entire lunch or dinner with a large selection of wine and craft beers, and there's always something new. The Vieux Carre Market also has a back room for private dining and parties of up to 12, it's perfect for business lunches and board meetings with the full menu available, and they offer wine and beer tasting parties too. READ MORE

Hamilton House Inn is a luxurious bed and breakfast located in West Monroe, Louisiana, USA in the Historic Cotton Port District, and features fours plush rooms beautifully decorated in casual elegance. There's a reception gallery on the first floor, and the bed and breakfast is on the second with rooms featuring claw foot bathtubs, dual head showers and memory foam beds and it's ideal for family, business and leisure stays. The Hamilton House Inn building is a historically built estate complete with meeting and reception space for up to 200 guests, and gallery includes a warming kitchen for catering, wet bar, mezzanine, outdoor covered patio, tables, chairs and restrooms, ideal for weddings and receptions, rehearsal dinners, meetings and more.READ MORE

The Magic Grill in Monroe, Louisiana, USA and other areas brings you the best po'boys, burgers and ice cream, hot dogs and chili, plate lunches, fish dinners, hamburger steak dinners and side orders, served with shakes, malts and desserts for afters and there's a kids menu and refreshing drinks to go with. They also do salads and sandwiches, chicken strips and pork chop dinners, and never compromise on quality. At Magic Grill a magical experience is guaranteed, it's a place where the customer is king and the food is great, that means no cutting corners, from the freshly shredded lettuce, to the freshly diced onions, peeled potatoes, homemade onion rings and much more, it's a must visit, and highly recommended by the locals, enough said.READ MORE

Lea’s Lunchroom, Inc. located in Monroe, has been a Louisiana tradition since 1928 open for breakfast and lunch, and no trip is complete without a slice of their world famous pies. They bake many different pies every morning with flavor choices including Meringue varieties of Chocolate, Coconut, Lemon and Banana, Double Crust Fruit of Apple, Cherry and Peach as well as Lea’s Famous Pecan Pie, and there are delicious seasonal choices too. Lea’s Lunchroom, Inc. comes with a fascinating history by the founder, and they are also famous for their legendary ham sandwiches made with delicious country ham served with lettuce, tomato and pickle on a toasted bun, come visit and see what all the fuss is about, plus there are always daily specials.READ MORE

Warehouse No 1 Restaurant in historic downtown Monroe, Louisiana, USA offers a unique location down by the Ouachita river in an old warehouse with stunning views, and here they are always happy to see you. There are spacious dining areas and an outdoor deck for enjoying an award winning experience of dining and they are open for lunch, dinner and cocktail. The food is what makes your dining experience at Warehouse No 1 Restaurant amazing, from the award winning steaks to the seafood and catfish platters, the gumbo, Ouachita river special, house made salads, desserts and more, enjoyed with stunning views and a glass of wine from an excellent selection, it's all here. They are also the perfect destination for celebrations and events with set menus and full service catering available, it's truly a special occasion restaurant.READ MORE

Restaurant Nonna in Monroe, Louisiana, USA offers a lovely Italian menu of simple cooking traditions and dishes fused with local Louisiana ingredients, and the ever changing menu ensures continued delights and mouthwatering surprises. Houses in the heart of Monroe's garden district in a lovely old house with beautiful courtyard, you can chooses to dine al fresco or in the beautiful indoors. Restaurant Nonna offers catering and there's a waiter service and the menu delights with delectable choices like lasagna bolognese with mushrooms, ricotta and collard greens, small plate choices, gnocchi, pizza, Gulf fish of the day, pasta dishes, veal piccata, rack of lamb and filet mignon, and leave room for the perfect ending of cannoli, or chocolate budino cake, tiramisu and olive oil cake, it's heavenly after a stunning meal, and there's happy hour Monday to Friday.READ MORE

The Chennault Aviation and Military Museum in Monroe showcases the rich aviation and military history of northeast Louisiana to visitors and there's and exhibit on the life and times of Gen. Claire L. Chennault and the famed Flying Tigers fighter group. The museum is wheelchair accessible and there are a limited number of wheelchairs available, they also offer group tours and admission is always free, but they welcome donations for support. The Chennault Aviation and Military Museum has World War One and Two exhibits as well as German artifacts, a navy exhibit room, Japanese and WW11 memorabilia and much more as well as aircraft and vehicles on static display, come for a fascinating visit and walk back in time to yesteryear.READ MORE

Black Bayou Lake in Monroe, Louisiana, USA is a wildlife refuge and habitat for American Alligator, Prothonotary warbler and alligator snapping turtles, the largest freshwater turtles in North America, and other fauna and flora. There's a Cypress swamp, Bottomland hardwood forest and prairie too, and visitor activities include seasonal archery for whitetail deer as well as hunting for squirrel, rabbit, raccoon and possum, and recognized breeds of bird dogs may assist for the hunting of quail, duck and woodcock, and fishing is allowed at the lake with permits are required for all. Black Bayou Lake practices conservation and encourages wildlife viewing with plenty to see here, plus there are interpretive exhibits at the Vistor Center and much more, including environmental education and canoeing and kayaking on the lake.READ MORE

Live Oaks Bar and Ballroom in the heart of downtown Monroe, Louisiana, USA is a premier live music venue with excellent entertainment and events scheduled and a wonderful variety to choose from for all tastes, including great staff and a DJ. They host great bands, and there's karaoke on some nights plus the bartenders are super friendly and there's an outside patio. Live Oaks Bar and Ballroom has several rooms and is a great event venue for your party, celebration, group or night out and the daquiri flavors are amazing, come enjoy a wonderful visit in a loft type interior with great feel and acoustics in a lovely environment both in appearance and comfort.READ MORE