The best catfish and shrimp I've had in a long time and I don't even care too much for shrimp,but I told my girl I would give it a try. I wasn't disappointed with anything, the catfish was fried perfectly and the mashed potatoes were delicious, the gravy was flavorful and I'm mad I didn't try Orlandeaux's sooner before I left. We were in the area for a family reunion and we decided at the last minute to go right before our flight back home. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.
Orlandeaux's Café
About this place
Shreveport's Orlandeaux's Café is the sort of listing we keep for neighbors, not algorithms: a family-friendly room plus a casual welcome, grounded in the area rather than trend copy.
Food at Orlandeaux's Café is written in plain pleasures: shrimp beside plates built for sharing, with the kitchen's daily strengths as a reliable encore. Seafood here leans fresh and straightforward rather than overdressed.
The visit works for casual dinners and low-key celebrations alike - dress is relaxed, mood is neighborly. Weeknights usually run quieter than weekends. The listing address is 5301 S Lakeshore Dr, Shreveport, LA 71109.
We list Orlandeaux's Café for diners who want substance over spectacle: good shrimp, a human welcome, and a Shreveport address worth saving.
Before you visit, skim recent neighbor notes on the listing and confirm hours on the door. Platefolk keeps this page as a field guide, not a frozen brochure - the best proof is still sitting down for a meal.
What we value here is consistency: a kitchen that repeats its strengths, a room that does not treat guests like tickets, and a Orlandeaux's Café visit that still feels worth the trip across town. Bring curiosity, order something the staff recommends, and leave a short note afterward so the next diner arrives wiser.
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They did a great job helping us pick the right seafood platters and the food reminded me of back home Mississippi... Fun, helpful staff, down home feel, great conversation with the owner / manager, Off-the-lake swankiness, highly recommended!WE WILL BE BACK!!!
Food was everything they said it would be.. we waited about an hour to get in the server took about 30 mins to get to our table (it was packed) so I won't go to far into the service because from what I seen our server was wayyyy over sat.. overall the food made up for the lack of service. We will definitely go back!
The food served had a New Orleans & south Louisiana flavor. It was spicy, flavorful & plentiful. The sweet tea was delicious! I could not eat everything so I requested a doggy bag. The staff was friendly, helpful & very attentive to my needs. I am so happy I dined at Orlandeaux's.
Orlandeaux’s Café is in a great location and the place itself is beautiful, which is why this was so disappointing. Unfortunately, the food did not match the setting.We ordered a burger and asked for it medium, but were told the only option was well done, which already felt a bit strange. When the burger came out, it was honestly one of the worst I’ve ever had. It was extremely dry, not juicy at all, and barely edible. It tasted like a frozen patty that had been overcooked and reheated.It’s a shame because the view is nice, but based on the food alone, I would not recommend this restaurant unless you’re just going for the scenery.
I asked the front desk at my hotel for a recommendation and they recommended Orlandeaux's Cafe. I'm extremely glad I made the choice to come here. It was Friday night and it was busy but they are well staffed and I didn't have to wait long to order or for my food. I ordered the crawfish étoufeé and it was delicious. The roueax had amazing flavor and it was packed with vegetables and crawfish. The dish also had plenty of spice. If I am ever in the area again I will for sure come back.
Waitress was amazing. I got the shrimp creole. They offered me toast or cornbread. I received both. The shrimp creole was ok. Got there before they opened had to waited for like 2 minutes. She got a shrimp entree. The shrimp was a great combination with the sauce. Seasoning on the fries had an interesting taste. We don’t really know what dishes to recommend but we will definitely be coming back.
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