29 Best American Restaurants near Ball

“I had an “enjoyable” time here in 2012 for “WLC” Some of the instructors were racist. But that’s to be expected. It’s the army. The females barracks were definitely haunted. But instead they treated us as if we were insane. Food at the chow hall was mediocre. But we were glad to sit with others and talk even if it was briefly. They used to have inmates working in the chow hall and all around the grounds. They wore white jumpsuits. That was a bit weird. Glad I was only there for 2 weeks. What made it memorable were my battle buddies. Not an ideal place, but at least we got interesting memories!“

“Today was my first time here but I will definitely be returning! I had the shepherds pie, corn and green beans and everything tasted great! 😊“

“Got the Philly, it's delicious. I can't wait to try some of the other items on the menu. Prices are insane, and the portions are huge. Keep it up! Nice folks running this place!“

“EVERYTHING they serve is beyond amazing!!!!!“

“always friendly always great food.“

“This place is awesome. I stopped by today for lunch and had the pot roast hot pressed sandwich. It was amazing, veggies fresh and crisp, juicy delicious meat, and great service. Definitely stop by when you are close and need some lunch.“

“Absolutely delicious!! Fabulous corn soup and spinach salad!! Great service as well!“

“I called in an order for a BLT.. extra crispy bacon, no onions (?), no pickles (?)!! Today, I just didn’t want lettuce. The bread had so much grease/butter you couldn’t hold on to it. The bacon wasn’t crisp, it was a tough rubbery consistency! Very, little tomato. The young lady that waited on me was courteous. I love the ambiance in that sweet place! I’ve eaten there before. But, what happened to the cook or cooks???? I want he back for that!“

“DELICIOUS FOOD. street tacos, burgers clean place perfectly nestled downtown Alexandria“

“Had the pleasure of eating at Pamela's yesterday. First time customer. Met Pamela. What a wonderful person. The food is home cooking. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Happy customer. Give it a 10.“

“My cousin showed me this place yesterday and the food was GOOD!! I got the fish, great price!!! Real, seasoned right fish and I got a burger and fries. Everything 10/10.“

“The staff is always so professional and friendly, which is very hard to find these days. Everything that I have eaten was fresh and hot. All I can say is thank you!!“

“I was very good food I love it“

“Everything I have ordered has been delicious!“

“My husband got the Cajun Dip sandwich and was amazed at the gravy, it was thick and delicious, perfect for dipping! I had the Surf n Turf and it was great too. The homemade fries were seasoned just right and cooked perfectly! The service was outstanding! We will definitely return….“

“As if I didn’t already love this place enough but we ordered a tray for a Mardi Gras ball but accidentally called it in to the wrong location. Ms.Maria said “we got it no problem”. Her and the guys in the back had it ready in less than 10 minutes. She was so sweet and accommodating. We still made it to party on time. Thanks Maria and crew!“

“I’m on the PTO for a large school here in Pineville.We celebrated teacher appreciation today with a camping theme lunch that featured poboys. The po boys was a complete hit. AB and the rest of the staff there were a pleasure to deal with even when I called last minute to add a vegetable poboy to my order. They even sent plates and Napkins with our order they went above and beyond for us. I can’t thank them enough for helping us show the staff how appreciated they are.“

“Amazing salad bar , good drinks 🍹 and food taste great!“

“Great family-run lunchtime yumm. Philly cheesesteak right outta Philadelphia!!“

“Consistently delivering freshness, this place stands out with top-notch service. The crown jewel on their menu is undoubtedly the salmon - a dish that defines excellence in Central Louisiana."“

“I’ll start by saying this is by far the nicest restaurant I’ve been to in Alexandria. The food was adequate, well portioned and agreeable prices. The waiter and other staff were polite and largely prompt. There were a few instances that were less than ideal, but it seemed he was covering multiple sections and doing his best.

We were able to make a reservation within a few hours of dinner, and upon arrival, it really didn’t seem like reservations were necessary which surprised me for a Friday night. I had almost asked if there was a dress code given the vibe I was getting from the website, however there were gentlemen there in athletic shorts and baseball caps.

There are a few things they could do that would really elevate the experience:
Food: ease up on the Worcestershire sauce and ease up on the butter. The effect was greasy bread with a fine sheen and the steak just tasted cheap. Meat quality was akin to what you’d find at a nice chain restaurant.

Tables: there should not be a wobbly table in a place like this. Also, running an iron over the table cloths to remove the fold creases would take about an hour for one person. Again, it makes it look cheap.

Cleanliness: bussers should look under the table when cleaning. They left a bread plate and detritus under the table next to ours.

Service: speaking of bread plates, we should be offered clean plates for appetizers and not have to use the bread plate. Waiters should not be reaching over plates to refill glasses.

And lastly, this is more of a personal taste, cutlery should be heavier in the hand. Light, thin cutlery feels cheap.“

“Was there on Columbus Day (2024) coming back from Southern LA. The broasted chicken is AMAZING! My bride keeps asking if we can make the 130 mile drive to go back for dinner.“

“I can NOT SAY ENOUGH WONDERFUL THINGS about the Mother’s Day buffet. My family enjoyed the phenomenal Easter buffet and looked forward to the Mother’s Day; let me say, we were impressed once again. So many wonderful things I could not sample everything but here are my favorites 1. The eggs Benedict … this delicious golden yolk cascaded down, mingling with the silky thyme hollandaise to infuse into the soft English muffin…. Absolute delish!!! 2. The shrimp and grits …. Perfectly cooked spicy shrimp with Gouda grits was a testimony to why southern Louisiana cuisine reigns supreme …. And the Monica sauce elevates it to elegance while still your tummy is pampered with down home comfort. 3. The fried fish! This is a chef’s secret because it was not traditional fried fish. Whatever the secret, it delivered scrumptiousness in every crispy tender bite! Oh and don’t forget the homemade tartar sauce! 4. …… and the perfectly cooked Prime Rib! with the amazing horseradish sauce to complement … definitely a show stopper 5. The ambiance…. The service as always great …..Which seems to be part of the family atmosphere….. and the soft jazz …..taking it from just dining with family to Mother’s Day memories“

“Mine and my wife’s favorite places! Incredible place for a romantic date or to celebrate special occasions. Deviled Egg & Egg Roll appetizer are a must get….Tuna Burger w/ Extra Honey Wassabi & Steak and Mushroom Pappardelle are next level!!“

“Just about anything u want is here! Very Good Too:)!!!!😋😋😋“

“Stopped in on our way back to Texas. Hands down the BEST customer service I’ve ever experienced!!! Charlene is a KEEPER, don’t ever lose her as an employee!! I will definitely stop again and it’s all because of her!!!“

“Our server, its killing me because I can't remember her name but she was adorable, she was steady with visits to make sure we were satisfied, not pushy at all, it was comfortable. Food was good, we had the 2 for 25 Cajun salmon, garlic mash and broccoli and the avocado chicken and bacon salad and the cutest little thing ever that was just enough because for me it was rich in taste, was the 2.99 dark chocolate brownie with ice cream. Hey get it! and if you want more, get another one 🤣. But it was all very good. Thank You!!“

“This has to be one of the most authentic restaurant’s I have ever been to. If you want gourmet food at a affordable price look no further. I was blown away by the world class customer service and professionalism from the entire staff! Thank you Super Al’s, you have won my loyalty to your stellar brand!“

“Today was my first visit to this place after numerous recommendations fom friends. It was midafternoon so instead of breakfast, I decided I felt like ordering the classic burger and some onion rings to get a general baseline of the place. The onion rings were unexpectedly spicy. The burger was easily the best I've had in a decade or more. Our waitress, Shelby, was pleasant and efficient and made the whole experience a lovelier one.

I'll try an omelette the next time I go, and see how it stacks up to Huddle House, but in any case, I am certain this is my new burger go-to spot.

Also, the coffee was hot and tasty, and seemed fresh, and I might be mistaken, but I think the refill was free.“