In our neverending quest to provide you with the best coverage of the Classic we thought we would do a little homework for those of you that will be attending this years prestigious event and are new to the Shreveport/Bossier City area. We all have to eat right? With the help of our local food connoisseur Mr. Kent Walker, we've put together a local restaurant guide that is sure to offer you a "taste" of Shreveport.
BBQ
-The Hickory Stick
4448 Youree Drive
318.861.7527
Downhome southern BBQ at it's finest! This is the place for great pulled pork sandwiches! We recommend you also try the ribs!
SANDWICHES
-Herby K's
1833 Pierre Ave
318.424.2724
This is the home of the Famous Shrimp Buster! If you're in Shreveport, you've got to have of of these! This is a Po'Boy with 4 butterflied shrimp pounded flat then fried to a golden brown. Served on french bread with a spicy red sauce.
Heads Up: Closed on Sundays
CAJUN
-Shane's Acadiana Crawfish
5914 Youree Drive
318.865.6088
Folks come here for the family atmosphere and the great people! One of the most popular items on the menu (besides mudbugs) is the catfish but don't forget about the ribs or the crabcakes! Yum!
STEAK AND SEAFOOD
-Ralph and Kacoo's
1700 Old Minden Road
318.747.6660
This place has been voted "The Best Cajun Seafood in Louisiana". Gator Bites, Crawfish Bisque, Avocado and Crab Salad, Shrimp St. Charles, need I say more.
FINE DINING
-Ernest Orleans Restaurant
1601 Spring Street
318.226.1325
This is a MUST on our list! Great ambience and everything you are looking for in a dining experience! How does this sound? Start off with Ernest's famous marinated Crab Claws with the adult beverage of your choice followed up with Snapper Ernest - a filet of red snapper broiled with lump crab meat served with lemon butter and white wine. After a long day walking the Classic show floor this sounds like the perfect ending!
Heads Up: Reservations Strongly Suggested
Mention the Bassmasters Classic and Wired2Fish and they will do their best to accommodate you.
A GREAT PLACE TO GRAB A BEER
-Noble Savage Tavern
417 Texas Street
318.221.1781
Restaurant and music venue. Features wild game, fresh seafood, pizza and sandwiches.
-The Cub
3002 Girard Street
318.868.9686
The Cub can be consistently relied on for the best steaks in town.
-Superior Grill
6123 Line Avenue
318.869.3243
Awesome margaritas and fajitas!
