Trail Restaurants

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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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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Ernest's famous marinated crab claws, fresh seafood, steaks, veal.

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Home of the famous Shrimp Buster.

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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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A fusion of Southern, Asian and Mediterranean.

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

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When you visit Natchitoches, the flavor of Louisiana is only moments away at Mariners Restaurant. Enjoy distinguished casual dining overlooking beautiful Sibley Lake. We invite you to come casual or dressy and experience the cuisine for which Louisiana is famous. Specializing in Cajun/Creole, Fresh Seafood, and Certified Angus Beef. Call us to find out more about our Banquet Facilities and Group or Private Luncheons. We also take To-Go orders and accept reservations by telephone only (318)357-1220. A complete bar with cocktails, domestic and imported beers, and more than 50 wine selections makes the Cove Bar & Grill a perfect place to relax at the end of the day. If you're hungry, order from our "Cove/Docks" Menu, including appetizers, sandwiches, and baskets, or from our extensive Main Dinner Menu. The Cove features Live Entertainment every Friday and Saturday night from 9:00 PM. The Docks is a tri-level, outside dining and cocktail area with seating for 140 people; consisting of a cocktail bar, oyster and shrimp bar, along with a cooking area for grilling steaks, burgers, boiling crawfish, and for catfish fries. Come out and enjoy lakeside dining from the Dock's casual menu of appetizers, sandwiches and baskets. It's the greatest place of all to book your private parties and banquets too. You're welcome to enjoy outside seating with dining and cocktails anytime, however, the Bar and Grill are open "Weather Permitting", usually Spring, Early Summer, and Fall.

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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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Antoon's Riverfront Restaurant provides a unique and charming dining and social experience in the Landmark Historic District. Great food and southern hospitality is what you will enjoy here. Antoon's is the only downtown restaurant located on the Cane River Lake. Three different dining experiences await patrons. The main dining room features wrought-iron lattice work and brick providing a more intimate setting. The lounge features a full service bar and a view of Cane River through the windows. The outside patio and split-level deck dining area sit underneath sweeping oak trees set on the banks of Cane River. On the menu Chef Todd Barrio's specialties include Black Angus Steaks cooked to perfection and Louisiana Seafood topped with imaginative sauces. A selection of delightful pasta dishes, tasty salads, sandwiches, Natchitoches favorites and appetizers are also served. Antoon's is a great location for families and groups and is open for lunch and dinner.

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