Hugging the banks of the Ouachita River, Monroe is a beautiful city in Northern Louisiana with a lot to love. From the serenity of the Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge to the fascinating Coca-Cola exhibit at the Biedenharn Museum, Louisiana’s 8th largest city offers a wide range of attractions to feed those with a hunger for adventure. Speaking of hunger, there’s one restaurant in Monroe that might just be the best steakhouse in Louisiana, and it’s the perfect way to end a day exploring this charming city. Let’s check it out:

A trip to Monroe isn’t complete without dining at Doe’s Eat Place.

Google Maps The family-owned eatery has quite a fascinating backstory. Doe’s was opened in 1941 by Dominick “Doe” Signa and his wife, Mamie. In its earliest days, it was a hole-in-the-wall that served strictly Black customers. A local doctor began coming in and Doe would cook him a steak, and before long, Doe’s Eat Place became quite the popular pit stop for a meal. Eventually, Doe’s became a full-time restaurant.

It’s easy to feel the history of the building when you walk in.

Nicholas Farrar/Google Today, the restaurant is run by the next generation of Signas, passing the culinary torch off in the mid-1970s.

When it comes to steaks, Doe’s does it best.

Doe’s Eat Place of Monroe/Facebook Three-pound sirloin, anyone?

There are plenty of different cuts to choose from, ranging from filet mignon to bone-in ribeyes.

Doe’s Eat Place of Monroe/Facebook Each one is cooked to perfection and served with a tasty side.

But it’s more than a steakhouse; Doe’s offers plenty of other options, too.

Doe’s Eat Place of Monroe/Facebook Seafood dishes, chicken, and spaghetti & meatballs are just a few of the other sensational dishes you’ll be tempted to try. Oh, and don’t forget about their homemade hot tamales! They still use the original family recipe from the ’40s.

That said, the steaks are truly the main event here.

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And don’t forget about dessert.

Doe’s Eat Place of Monroe/Facebook A royal meal such as this can only come to a proper conclusion with a sinfully delicious dessert like a brownie a la mode or bread pudding.

Are you hungry yet?

Doe’s Eat Place of Monroe/Facebook We sure are!

For more information, be sure to visit their website, and don’t forget to give them a follow on Facebook. Have you ever dined at Doe’s? Let us know in the comments below!

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The family-owned eatery has quite a fascinating backstory. Doe’s was opened in 1941 by Dominick “Doe” Signa and his wife, Mamie. In its earliest days, it was a hole-in-the-wall that served strictly Black customers. A local doctor began coming in and Doe would cook him a steak, and before long, Doe’s Eat Place became quite the popular pit stop for a meal. Eventually, Doe’s became a full-time restaurant.

Nicholas Farrar/Google

Today, the restaurant is run by the next generation of Signas, passing the culinary torch off in the mid-1970s.

Doe’s Eat Place of Monroe/Facebook

Three-pound sirloin, anyone?

Each one is cooked to perfection and served with a tasty side.

Seafood dishes, chicken, and spaghetti & meatballs are just a few of the other sensational dishes you’ll be tempted to try. Oh, and don’t forget about their homemade hot tamales! They still use the original family recipe from the ’40s.

Patrice Bass/Google

A royal meal such as this can only come to a proper conclusion with a sinfully delicious dessert like a brownie a la mode or bread pudding.

We sure are!

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Address: Doe’s Eat Place Of Monroe, 300 Washington St, Monroe, LA 71201, USA