5 Best Restaurants in Downtown, Shreveport LA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 48 restaurants in Downtown, Shreveport LA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five restaurants in the Downtown area of Shreveport, Louisiana, ranked by Google rating and weighted by the number of reviews each business has. It is meant for people looking for a place to eat near the city center, whether for lunch, a group dinner, or an evening out. Each entry shows Google's category, address, listed hours, accessibility details, and themes reviewers mention. Businesses were drawn from 48 qualifying listings in the area. The order is the published ranking, and the descriptions summarize public Google information.
#1
Flying Heart Brewing & Pub
★ 4.8 (1,553 Google reviews)Brewery
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Flying Heart Brewing & Pub pairs a brewery with a full pub menu and holds a 4.8 Google rating from 1,553 reviews. Its address is 700 Barksdale Blvd in Bossier City, Louisiana, and its listed hours open between 10:30 am and 11 am and close between 9 pm and 11 pm, seven days a week. Reviewers mention a server who remembered them from a past visit, a manager who keeps the room lively, and wings served with fresh, cold beer. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance.
Best for: Brewery and pub food
- Address
- 700 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 10:30 am–11 pm; Sun 10:30 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#2
Papion's Creole Bistreaux
★ 4.8 (470 Google reviews)Creole restaurant
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Papion's Creole Bistreaux has a 4.8 Google rating from 470 reviews and is listed under Creole restaurant. It is at 500 Texas St in Shreveport, open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm and closed on Sundays. Reviewers mention fried shrimp with a light batter, a stuffed shrimp and pasta dish, bread pudding, and a peach lemonade. Several describe the room as clean and modern, with fun and friendly staff. The listing shows full wheelchair access, including seating and a toilet. No price range is listed.
Best for: Bread pudding and Louisiana plates
- Address
- 500 Texas St, Shreveport, LA 71101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8 pm; Mon 11 am–8 pm; Sat 11 am–8 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8 pm
#3
Fat Calf Brasserie
★ 4.8 (469 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Fat Calf Brasserie, at 3030 Creswell Ave, holds a 4.8 Google rating from 469 reviews. Its hours are early evening, from 4 to 9 pm on Tuesday through Saturday, and it is closed Sunday and Monday. A happy hour runs Tuesday to Saturday until 6 pm, and one reviewer booked for 5:30 to order wine and appetizers during it. Reviewers praise an attentive, knowledgeable waiter and a menu with a wagyu burger, quail, and potato beignets. One review mentions a wobbly table, and another found the steak frites just ok.
Best for: Early-evening happy hour and small plates
- Address
- 3030 Creswell Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 4–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 4–9 pm; Tue 4–9 pm; Wed 4–9 pm
#4
Another Broken Egg Cafe
★ 4.7 (3,961 Google reviews)Brunch restaurant
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Another Broken Egg Cafe holds a 4.7 Google rating from 3,961 reviews and is listed as a brunch restaurant. It is at 855 Pierremont Rd and serves daily from 7 am until 2 pm. Reviewers mention a server who was kind and unhurried even close to closing, a cinnamon roll French toast, and fancy pancakes with blueberry and goat cheese. Others say food came out cold or did not taste fresh. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are listed.
Best for: Morning brunch and sweet breakfast plates
- Address
- 855 Pierremont Rd, Shreveport, LA 71106, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–2 pm
#5
Carrabba's Italian Grill
★ 4.7 (2,516 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Carrabba's Italian Grill is rated 4.7 on Google from 2,516 reviews and listed under Italian restaurant. It is at 1706 E 70th St and is open every day, with Friday and Saturday hours until 11 pm and Sunday hours until 9 pm. Reviewers describe a spacious room with pleasing decor, quick and attentive service, and generous, well-seasoned meals. One reviewer noted that the drinks were especially cold in the heat. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are on the Google listing.
Best for: Family dinners with big portions
- Address
- 1706 E 70th St, Shreveport, LA 71105, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 48 restaurants in Downtown, Shreveport LA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Another Broken Egg Cafe opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Flying Heart Brewing & Pub ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 1,553 reviews. Papion's Creole Bistreaux is second at 4.8 from 470 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Shreveport LA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Flying Heart Brewing & Pub, at 11 pm.
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