Trail Restaurants
Ray’s Pege
8209 DeSiard Street | Monroe, LA
318-343-0710 | http://www.rayspege.com
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.
Concordia Parish
803 Myrtle St. | Vidalia, LA 71373
318-336-5633 | http://vidaliala.com
Vidalia on the legendary Mississippi River in Concordia Parish (Spanish for harmony), boasts its new riverwalk and Riverfront Conference and Convention Center. Dinner on the patio at the new Comfort Suites Riverfront Hotel gives one the feel of city elegance, yet the peacefulness of a quiet Delta town. A favorite beginning to a scrumptious meal is a crabatini (served in a martini glass). Everyone saves room for sweet potato bread pudding & praline sauce. A favorite, Molly B's catfish, is covered with a secret, savory sauce and named after owner Jeff Bairnsfather's daughter Molly, a pleasure to meet. A panoramic view of Historic Natchez Under the Hill is just across the river. Area tours of antebellum mansions and Frogmore Plantation (selected by Rand McNally as a Southern "must-see" destination) give a thorough history of 1800's life for the wealthy planters and their slaves. Contrast history with an ultra modern computerized cotton gin. A stroll along the river on the lighted, brick path ends at the River View RV Park with pool, full amenities, and no extra charge for the gorgeous live oaks. Free to the public in nearby Ferriday is the La. Secretary of State's Delta Music Museum and Hall of Fame. Professional exhibits, photos and videos give visitors a rare, intimate look into the lives of famous Delta musicians. Sounds of national, regional, and local talent ring through Ferriday's 1912 storefronts at the Delta Music Festival, the first Saturday in April. Concordia is a fishing and hunting haven. Acres of sandy loam and pristine oxbow lakes harmoniously scatter the rich Delta cotton land, left as the Mississippi changed its course. The Duck's Nest restaurant, named after the abundance of mallards and hens on Lake St. John, features sweeping views of Louisiana heron, pelicans and indigenous wildlife. David's Blackened Crawfish Supreme and Catfish Spokane are must haves on the menu. Lodging and campsites are available. Providing harmony on the river, the lakes, the music, food and family, Concordia is the perfect place for a relaxing weekend.
Vieux Carre Gourmet
1623 North 18th | Monroe, LA
318-388-2228
Daily Harvest Restaurant Location 1
1105 Forsythe Avenue | Monroe, LA 71201
318-812-2253
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.
Warehouse No. 1 Restaurant
One Olive Street | Monroe, LA 71201
318-322-1340 | http://warehouseno1.com
Relax along the Ouachita River while you dine in this unique building that was once a cotton warehouse. Start your meal with fresh, hot hushpuppies. Choose from unique options like Feta Cheese Grits and Corn & Crab Bisque or try the Peppercorn Steak, Grilled Salmon, Gumbo, or Citrus Grilled Tuna Salad. If you’re really hungry, try the Ouachita River Special, a plate piled high with seafood. Finish your meal with an order of their Flaming Bread Pudding. Reservations accepted for 6 or more.
Enoch’s Pub & Grill
507 Louisville Avenue | Monroe , LA
318-388-3662 | http://www.enochsirishpub.com
An Irish Pub with a Louisiana attitude! This old world pub in the heart of Monroe is famous for its hamburgers. On Tuesdays, they’re 2 for 1. One of the local favorites is The Blarney Stone Blue Cheese Burger topped with cheese, blue cheese dressing, and bacon. So good it melts in your mouth. If blue cheese is not for you, don’t worry they have a great selection of burgers!
Riverside Coney Island
710 Walnut Street | Monroe, LA
318-388-3644
More than the usual Coney Island experience. When crawfish season hits, this is the place to be. With outdoor dining and live entertainment nightly! It’s a Cajun trip. Good gumbo and daily plate lunches are served throughout the year, as well as fried Snickers, Twinkies and Oreos. You’ll find something for everyone.
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.
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.

