Sometimes, the best restaurants are located off the beaten path. These amazing restaurants in Louisiana are favorites for locals and absolutely worth the drive, no matter where you’re coming from, so gas up the car and get ready for a mouthwateringly good meal you won’t soon forget.
- Anchors Up Grill
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Martin_Purdy/Trip Advisor Located in Cameron, this family owned and operated joint has everything from po’boys to juicy burgers. The atmosphere is comfortable and casual, and the food will dazzle your tastebuds. Address: 465 Marshall St., Cameron, LA 70631
- Cafe Bouchee
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Cafe Bouchee/Facebook Featuring mouthwatering daily specials, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu at Cafe Bouchee. Whether you stop by for lunch or dinner, you’re sure to have a memorable experience here. Address: 1103 Cleveland St., Franklinton, LA 70438
- BubbaQue’s
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Formerteacher2/Trip Advisor For finger-licking good BBQ, you have to head over to BubbaQue’s. Low and slow is the motto here, and all of their sides are made fresh every day. With two locations in Louisiana, you’re never too far away from some amazing BBQ. Addresses: 6503 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303 11275 Lake Charles Hwy., Leesville, LA 71446
- Suire’s Grocery
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Suire’s Grocery/Facebook For a taste of true Cajun cuisine, swing by Suire’s Grocery. From fried alligator to gumbo, these home-cooked meals will amaze you. It may be off the beaten path, but this hidden gem is too good to pass up if you’re in the area. Address: 13923 La Hwy. 35, Kaplan, LA 70548
- Cher Amie’s Seafood Restaurant
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Cher Amie’s/Facebook From seafood platters to burgers and steaks, there’s something for everyone on the menu at Cher Amie’s. Their stuffed soft shell crab is a local favorite, so give it a try! Address: 15628 W Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345
- Grayson’s Bar-B-Que
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Rick B./Zomato Locals will tell you Grayson’s has the best BBQ around, and they’re not wrong. This no-frills BBQ joint is absolutely worth the drive, and after one bite you’ll become a customer for life. Address: 5849 US-71, Clarence, LA 71414
- Bayou Lagniappe
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Bayou Lagniappe/Facebook Don’t let the outside appearance fool you - inside this unassuming building is some of the most mouthwatering seafood you’ll ever taste. Whether you dine or take out, you’re going to love the food here. Address: 102 Bowman St., Berwick, LA 70342
How many of these restaurants have you been to? What’s your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
Anchors Up Grill/Facebook
Martin_Purdy/Trip Advisor
Located in Cameron, this family owned and operated joint has everything from po’boys to juicy burgers. The atmosphere is comfortable and casual, and the food will dazzle your tastebuds. Address: 465 Marshall St., Cameron, LA 70631
Cafe Bouchee/Facebook
Featuring mouthwatering daily specials, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu at Cafe Bouchee. Whether you stop by for lunch or dinner, you’re sure to have a memorable experience here. Address: 1103 Cleveland St., Franklinton, LA 70438
Jeff N./Trip Advisor
Formerteacher2/Trip Advisor
For finger-licking good BBQ, you have to head over to BubbaQue’s. Low and slow is the motto here, and all of their sides are made fresh every day. With two locations in Louisiana, you’re never too far away from some amazing BBQ. Addresses: 6503 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303 11275 Lake Charles Hwy., Leesville, LA 71446
Suire’s Grocery/Facebook
For a taste of true Cajun cuisine, swing by Suire’s Grocery. From fried alligator to gumbo, these home-cooked meals will amaze you. It may be off the beaten path, but this hidden gem is too good to pass up if you’re in the area. Address: 13923 La Hwy. 35, Kaplan, LA 70548
Cher Amie’s/Facebook
From seafood platters to burgers and steaks, there’s something for everyone on the menu at Cher Amie’s. Their stuffed soft shell crab is a local favorite, so give it a try! Address: 15628 W Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345
Google Maps
Rick B./Zomato
Locals will tell you Grayson’s has the best BBQ around, and they’re not wrong. This no-frills BBQ joint is absolutely worth the drive, and after one bite you’ll become a customer for life. Address: 5849 US-71, Clarence, LA 71414
Bayou Lagniappe/Facebook
Don’t let the outside appearance fool you - inside this unassuming building is some of the most mouthwatering seafood you’ll ever taste. Whether you dine or take out, you’re going to love the food here. Address: 102 Bowman St., Berwick, LA 70342
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