Shreveport Guidebook
Food scene
The Shreveport East Bank has several local eateries, bars, entertainment, and outlet store shopping!
630 Barksdale Blvd
630 Barksdale BoulevardThe Shreveport East Bank has several local eateries, bars, entertainment, and outlet store shopping!
BeauxJax Crafthouse is a restaurant and bar located in Bossier City's East Bank District serving Cajun and Creole classics such as chicken and sausage gumbo, po-boys, beignets, and more. The restaurant also features a 21 and up game room and bar called The Rouxgaroux Bar. Outdoor seating available.
22 locals recommend
BeauxJax Crafthouse
501 Barksdale BlvdBeauxJax Crafthouse is a restaurant and bar located in Bossier City's East Bank District serving Cajun and Creole classics such as chicken and sausage gumbo, po-boys, beignets, and more. The restaurant also features a 21 and up game room and bar called The Rouxgaroux Bar. Outdoor seating available.
Located in Bossier City's premier entertainment district, The East Bank, Frozen Pirogue is your destination to experience the very best in oysters, down-home coastal dishes, and Cajun daiquiris. During your visit, you are sure to enjoy a unique, lively atmosphere loaded with friendly service and high-energy entertainment. Outdoor seating available.
11 locals recommend
Frozen Pirogue
515 Barksdale BlvdLocated in Bossier City's premier entertainment district, The East Bank, Frozen Pirogue is your destination to experience the very best in oysters, down-home coastal dishes, and Cajun daiquiris. During your visit, you are sure to enjoy a unique, lively atmosphere loaded with friendly service and high-energy entertainment. Outdoor seating available.
A local favorite for King Cakes! Order ahead if it’s outside of Marci Gras season.
https://lilahskingcakes.com
Lilah's Bakery
1718 Centenary BoulevardA local favorite for King Cakes! Order ahead if it’s outside of Marci Gras season.
https://lilahskingcakes.com
Marilynn's Place is a casual Cajun and Creole restaurant serving po-boys, red beans and rice, fried catfish, shrimp, seasonal boiled crawfish and more. Cajun-inspired nightly specials and desserts such as beignets are the house specialties. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
35 locals recommend
Marilynn's Place
4041 Fern AveMarilynn's Place is a casual Cajun and Creole restaurant serving po-boys, red beans and rice, fried catfish, shrimp, seasonal boiled crawfish and more. Cajun-inspired nightly specials and desserts such as beignets are the house specialties. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Things to do
The Sanctuary Arts School offers individual and group glass blowing events where you get to help make your own work of art! See what items they offer and book using this link: https://squareup.com/appointments/book/r7do2l8t82n4ms/26C0CW373BSZS/services
Sanctuary Arts School and Glass Studio
421 Lake StreetThe Sanctuary Arts School offers individual and group glass blowing events where you get to help make your own work of art! See what items they offer and book using this link: https://squareup.com/appointments/book/r7do2l8t82n4ms/26C0CW373BSZS/services
East Bank Gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm to view and purchase artwork from local artists!
630 Barksdale Blvd
630 Barksdale BoulevardEast Bank Gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm to view and purchase artwork from local artists!
Bayou Axe Co., the perfect spot for a casual night out, group events and special occasions. In addition to delicious food and thirst-quenching drinks, you'll enjoy trying out a new hobby: axe throwing.
10 locals recommend
Bayou Axe Throwing Co.
509 Barksdale BlvdBayou Axe Co., the perfect spot for a casual night out, group events and special occasions. In addition to delicious food and thirst-quenching drinks, you'll enjoy trying out a new hobby: axe throwing.
The Robinson Film Center features a 2326-square-foot multipurpose space for events with state-of-the art multimedia capabilities. The movie theater exhibits independent, international and classic cinema. Upstairs is Abby Singer’s Bistro, a full-service restaurant with a balcony, which serves seafood gumbo, chicken and waffles, craft cocktails, and more.
17 locals recommend
Robinson Film Center
617 Texas StThe Robinson Film Center features a 2326-square-foot multipurpose space for events with state-of-the art multimedia capabilities. The movie theater exhibits independent, international and classic cinema. Upstairs is Abby Singer’s Bistro, a full-service restaurant with a balcony, which serves seafood gumbo, chicken and waffles, craft cocktails, and more.
Re-discover the Sci-Port Discovery Center. Experience the new Gallery of Intrigue and see two great IMAX films, Hubble and Superpower Dogs. Sci-Port has released a specialty combo ticket priced at $15.00*. This special pricing includes general admission to Sci-Port, an IMAX Theater film, and a handful of interactive hands-on experiences and demonstrations. Info: https://sci-port.org
27 locals recommend
Sci-Port Discovery Center
820 Clyde Fant PkwyRe-discover the Sci-Port Discovery Center. Experience the new Gallery of Intrigue and see two great IMAX films, Hubble and Superpower Dogs. Sci-Port has released a specialty combo ticket priced at $15.00*. This special pricing includes general admission to Sci-Port, an IMAX Theater film, and a handful of interactive hands-on experiences and demonstrations. Info: https://sci-port.org
Bring the family to Gators and Friends to pet a baby alligator, race high-speed go-karts, play your favorite arcade games, and zip-line throughout the park. See alligators wrestle during daily feeding shows and enjoy the exotic petting zoo and pony rides.
14 locals recommend
Gators and Friends
11441 US-80Bring the family to Gators and Friends to pet a baby alligator, race high-speed go-karts, play your favorite arcade games, and zip-line throughout the park. See alligators wrestle during daily feeding shows and enjoy the exotic petting zoo and pony rides.
Cypress Black Bayou is a full-service recreation area that includes a marina, swimming, camping, cabins, fishing piers, a zoo, and much more. To book a picnic shelter rental email ccarroll@cypressblackbayou.com or call 318-965-2289.
7 locals recommend
Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District
135 Cypress Park DrCypress Black Bayou is a full-service recreation area that includes a marina, swimming, camping, cabins, fishing piers, a zoo, and much more. To book a picnic shelter rental email ccarroll@cypressblackbayou.com or call 318-965-2289.
Drinks
Strange Brew offers craft beer, with a dozen or so Louisiana brews on tap and approximately 130 bottled and canned beers to choose from. Live music events are held regularly and pool tables and darts are available.
Strange Brew LLC
235 Wall StStrange Brew offers craft beer, with a dozen or so Louisiana brews on tap and approximately 130 bottled and canned beers to choose from. Live music events are held regularly and pool tables and darts are available.
The Seventh Tap was created by a group of friends that brew craft beer and are passionate about putting smiles on faces from their taproom.
9 locals recommend
The Seventh Tap Brewing Project
2640 Linwood AvenueThe Seventh Tap was created by a group of friends that brew craft beer and are passionate about putting smiles on faces from their taproom.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
See Louisiana! Boom or Bust Byway
The Boom or Bust Byway is the ultimate road trip for young explorers, families, retirees and international visitors who are seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure. This scenic, self-driving tour is a total of 136 miles across four parishes in north Louisiana: Caddo, Bossier, Webster, and Claiborne. Jump on the byway from any direction to experience Southern flavors, outdoor trails, historical museums, fishing holes, campgrounds and more. There are even apps to help you get around! https://boomorbustbyway.com/blog/
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Twelfth Night - January 6, 2022
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African American History Parade - Saturday, February 5, 2022
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Krewe of Centaur Parade - Saturday, February 19, 2022
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Fat Tuesday 2022 - Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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Cirque du Soleil is coming Feb 11-13th 2022
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