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Any decent eats in Alexandria, LA?

Posted on 8/18/22 at 8:09 pm
Posted by NOLATiger86
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2005
8232 posts
Posted on 8/18/22 at 8:09 pm
Going to be in town for a concert this weekend and looking to see if there are any places worth stopping in. We have a group of 8.
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
4075 posts
Posted on 8/18/22 at 8:58 pm to
Tunk’s on Kincaid lake, Spirits on Texas St, Bellino’s on Jackson St Ext are my recommendations
Posted by Jsand43
Member since May 2021
882 posts
Posted on 8/18/22 at 9:21 pm to
Spirits is pretty good and they have live music
Posted by Hat Tricks
Member since Oct 2003
28772 posts
Posted on 8/18/22 at 9:28 pm to
Spirits
Posted by TigerbaitTigerbait
Member since Aug 2016
521 posts
Posted on 8/18/22 at 9:40 pm to
Spirits for casual, diamond grill downtown for dressy . Verona has pretty good pasta . Unfortunately there isn’t much in “Alec” for good food.
Posted by LSURoss
Dragon Believer
Member since Dec 2007
16109 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 4:38 am to
This. Decent beer selections as well. Large ebough place to accommodate and a big patio.
Posted by LSU6262
Member since Jun 2008
7880 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 6:21 am to
Spirits

Huckleberry Brewery has really good wings and beer
Posted by TigerGrl73
Nola
Member since Jan 2004
21356 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 6:22 am to
Spirits is your best best. Not going to be mind-blowing but it's not bad.

Bellino's was my favorite for something a little more intimate but they are only open for takeout two nights a week now.

Verona is fine.

Diamond Grill is ridiculously expensive.

I haven't made it to Tunk's in the four years I've been there because my husband thinks Kincaid is too far of a drive
Posted by Soul Gleaux
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2012
4101 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 7:47 am to
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“Ellick”
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
84120 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 8:59 am to
I just really like Diamond Grill. I see people say hit or miss, but seems like I am always on the hit night. Everything else people have mentioned are good.

quote:

Going to be in town for a concert this weekend
Zach Bryan?
Posted by Jibbajabba
Louisiana
Member since May 2011
3917 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 9:15 am to
Everyone has named the usual places.

Allow me to suggest different places.

Royal Indian Bistro has amazing Indian food.

Wildwood pizza is probably the best non chain pizza I have ever eaten. (Protip: order a “hit the quan, no chicken, double pepperoni. Easily my favorite food in Cenla)

Quebideauxs in Pineville is really nice atmosphere and good food. I tell people it is a small step up from prejeans.

Word of Mouth never disappoints me. They have burgers, American diner food, and usually something different and delicious (I’m thinking of their pulled pork tacos with mango purée)

Caro’s has authentic Mexican and is delicious.

Robbie G’s is a good place for shrimp and burgers. Cool atmosphere.

Mandarin is a good sit down, no buffet, Chinese restaurant. Tiny spicy chicken is a local celebrity.

Koals is putting out some top quality BBQ. Much better than outlaws. Absolutely go for their bbq, stay away from their steaks. I have not been impressed with their steaks. The pit room sampler is like $32 and you have to be a serious eater for it not to feed 3 people. You just need to order a couple of sides.

Dont drive out to tunks unless everyone wants oysters. The atmosphere is nice but the food is very meh for the price.

Veronas has been closed and will be closed for a few more days because the owners went on vacation home to Italy for a while. I have eaten there enough to say that if you stick to the basics, it is delicious. The lasagna, spaghetti, Alfredo, and vodka sauces are top tier. When you start getting fancy, they seem to drop the ball. E.g. seafood ravioli and veal.



Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
84120 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 9:17 am to
quote:

“hit the quan
Posted by NOLATiger86
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2005
8232 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 11:06 am to
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone!
Posted by Potchafa
Avoyelles
Member since Jul 2016
3820 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 12:26 pm to
Verona’s serves pork in the e place of veal. Their kichten is disgusting! Know someone used to work there.
Posted by NOLATiger86
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2005
8232 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 1:23 pm to
quote:

Zach Bryan?


Yessir! We are staying at the Bentley.
Posted by IndianPower
Louisiana
Member since May 2021
1015 posts
Posted on 8/20/22 at 3:18 pm to
The Bentley actually has/had a decent bar the last time we stayed there. The breakfast at the restaurant downstairs wasnt bad for Sunday morning hangover.
Posted by Big Chipper
Charlotte, NC
Member since Sep 2008
2882 posts
Posted on 8/20/22 at 3:32 pm to
There’s an Applebees over on McArthur…
Posted by NOLATiger86
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2005
8232 posts
Posted on 8/20/22 at 4:42 pm to
We actually decided to do dinner at the restaurant here at the Bentley just out of convenience and then we just walked to the bar next door (Mirror Room). Pretty cool bar!
Posted by ForLSU56
Rapides Parish
Member since Feb 2015
5582 posts
Posted on 8/20/22 at 7:39 pm to
quote:

Bellino's was my favorite for something a little more intimate but they are only open for takeout two nights a week now.


Bellino's is open Thursday/Friday only from 4 PM - 9PM and does mostly takeout but does have a couple small table inside and you can set at the bar and order/eat.


Posted by IndianPower
Louisiana
Member since May 2021
1015 posts
Posted on 8/20/22 at 8:55 pm to
Mirror Room was the name of it!!!

Just out of curosity, how was the food?
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