Trail Restaurants

Cane River Bar and Grill, established in December 2007, is located on the banks of Cane River just minutes east of Natchitoches' Historic Downtown. Great place for friends and family specializing in St. Louis Style Ribs, Black Angus Rib Eye Steaks, and Authentic Pressed Cuban Sandwiches. Their full menu includes delicious appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and homemade desserts. All of their meats are smoked in house. Full service bar with a large selection beer and Natchitoches' own legendry Almond Tea. Dine indoors and enjoy the flat screen televisions or outdoors on the covered deck overlooking the beautiful Cane River Lake.

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Fine cuisine, dessert, chocolate, coffee, spirits. Free wireless Internet.

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A fusion of Southern, Asian and Mediterranean.

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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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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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Located in the heart of the National Historic Landmark District in Natchitoches, Louisiana, The Landing Restaurant and Bar is a premier dining destination to locals and tourists alike. This restaurant and bar is considered THE place to dine for specials occasions.

Wednesday nights from 7-9 pm The Landing proudly presents Steve Wells and Friends! Join us for great music and our great dinner and drink specials starting at 6 pm. 

Authentic Louisiana cuisine, including seafood, steaks and unique menu items, keep customers coming back again and again. The Landing offers an affordable lunch menu and unmatched dinner menu.  We invite you to join us for our delicious Sunday brunch from 11 am to 2 pm. We have been told it is the best in town!

The Landing’s banquet room with adjoining balcony is a sought after spot for special events, meetings and private parties, dances and more. Give us a call for details. We also do away catering. If you need quality food and service delivered to you, we offer the best prices around.

The Landing Restaurant and Bar is also a popular spot for special events, meetings and wedding parties.

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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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Home of the famous Shrimp Buster.

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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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Full bakery, sandwiches, ice cream, king cakes.

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