Restaurant recs in Natchitoches

Haven't been up there in about 8 years. When I went to school there, I would go to Mariner's, The Landing, and Lasyone's. There was also a sports bar type restaurant on Front St. but I can't remember the name.

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There was also a sports bar type restaurant on Front St. but I can't remember the name.

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You're probably thinking about The Pub. It pretty much sucks.

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but I was looking for something a little more casual as I'll be dining "by my lonesome."

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Yeah, go into the seperate part of Mariner called The Cove. The main restaurant part is a little nicer, but The Cove seems to be what you're looking for. Really casual and laid back.

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Would jeans and a polo work?

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Absolutely.

As a matter of fact, sit at the bar and tell the bartenders that Stew sent you and they will take care of you. Adam or Andy will be their names.

No secret here, but you should never go to Natchitoches without stopping by Lasyone's for meat pies and beer.

While you're at it, have them ship me a dozen.

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Don't do it man. Sounds like some cloke and dagger stuff meaning take me in the back and rape me.

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No secret here, but you should never go to Natchitoches without stopping by Lasyone's for meat pies and beer.

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Maybe I just caught them on a bad day but the one time I ate there for lunch I didn't enjoy anything I ordered (meat pies or sides).

Just a bad attempt at humor Stew. Nothing personal.

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Walk right down front street and on opposite ends you will find Ducournau

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I second this. The bar is cool and there are tables in the courtyard between the restaurant and the bar. Nice restaurant, but I've seen casual dress there. It's a college town, without a ton of dining options. They might let you eat in the bar. Not sure about that, though.

I get the meatpies from Lasyone's frequently to keep in the freezer and cook at home. Taste the same as they always did...good. Maybe you're just not a meatpie person.

If you can't make the official party, you can go up another weekend for the lights and another fireworks show, without the big crowd, but make your reservations early, regardless of when you go, if you intend to stay in the area.