Fontenot's Cajun Way Monroe

436 Desiard St, Monroe
(318) 816-4928

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We had a party of 20. We can be alot with our individual likes and needs, but our waitress, Tasha, did an AMAZING job. There weren't many people there when we got there due to the work the city is doing. Now we did make a reservation for 6 when I saw they were able to say people again, but about the time half of us got our food more people started coming in. Due to a large group that came in at 4:30, space was getting tight. No worries - they made room, found a table,...
We started with a bowl of gumbo and fried pickles. The gumbo was one of the best I've ever had in a restaurant. Very authentic Cajun gumbo. I had a 16-oz ribeye and a half dozen charbroiled oysters. Steak was a little overcooked but was tender and had a good taste. The oysters were excellent, although a little on the small side. My wife had the fried catfish plate and an extra side of onion rings. She loved it all. The onion rings really are not rings but battered and fried...
When we first walked in, I was a little unsure based on the appearance of the place—but wow, was I proven wrong. This spot taught me the important lesson: never judge a book by its cover.

The food was absolutely amazing—everything was perfectly seasoned and didn’t even need a shake of salt. We ordered the gator bites, ribeye steak, and fried catfish. The gator bites were flavorful and crispy, and the shrimp was juicy and delicious. The ribeye was a generous...

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Fontenot's Cajun Way Monroe

436 Desiard St, Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 816-4928