Top Five Shreveport Restaurants for those staying in Travel Nurse Housing

Looking for some great eats in your new “hometown” of Shreveport LA? We’ve got you covered. Read on in this post to learn some of the top restaurant locations you need to check out while you’re here. In addition, we’ll discuss how our fully furnished travel nurse housing offers the amenities you need to make a quiet dinner at home if preferred.

A variety of eating options for your enjoyment

After a long day at the hospital, a delicious bite to eat can make all the difference. That’s because food can lift the mood!! We’ve put together a list of top dining establishments that you won’t want to miss.

  • Herby K’s has been a seafood institution in the Shreveport area since the 1930s. They’ve recently remodeled their facilities and have an outdoor seating area for al fresco dining. Herby K’s advertises itself as a “hole in the wall” restaurant and menu items include a Soft Shell Crab Dinner, classic Shrimp Poboy, Gumbo & Etouffee Sampler and more. Did you know they also have a signature Shrimp Buster sauce?1
  • Fertitta’s Delicatessen is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and has been in operation since the 1920s.2 Their famous muffuletta sandwich features cold cuts, a special olive mixture and more.
  • Orlandeaux’s Cafe prepares classical Creole dishes such as Crawfish Etoufee, Red Beans, Meat Pies etc. It’s been in business for 100 years this year and is an important piece of Lousiana and Shreveport history!3
  • Marilynn’s Place also features traditional Cajun and Creole dishes as well as beignets and delicious NOLA bread pudding. If you’re looking for someplace to have Sunday brunch, you’ve found the right place.
  • Strawn’s Eat Shop is famous for their strawberry icebox pie (coconut, chocolate, butterscotch and other pie flavors are also available too!). The menu consists of diner fare such as omelets, fried chicken, meatloaf, hamburgers etc.

Fully furnished travel nurse housing for your convenience

Yay! You’ve chosen a great place to come work on assignment or to serve at Barksdale AFB. Our Southern city has a wealth of scrumptious food to offer. Of course, if you’d prefer a homemade meal at your home-away-from-home travel nurse housing, that’s an option too! Our rentals feature fully equipped kitchen areas that have the amenities you need to make everything from bread to cookies to casserole dishes or even a cup of coffee.

Give Debi a call today at 318-548-6156 or use our contact form to get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!

Sources: (1) https://realshreveport.com/tour/herby-ks/, (2) https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/louisiana/fertittas-la/, (3) https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/entertainment/dining/2018/09/27/orlandeauxs-cafe-carries-restaurant-legacy/1435486002/