Marilynn's Place

An Authentic Taste of Cajun Country in Shreveport! As a proud Lafayette native, I can tell you I know a thing or two about real Cajun food. For the past 11 years, I've stuck to cooking at home because I couldn't find a place that did it right in these parts. That all changed when I finally stopped at Marilyn's Place. Don't let this little hidden gem fool you; you could drive by it a dozen times without realizing what a treasure it is. But trust me, it is absolutely worth checking out. If you're craving genuine Cajun cooking, this is the closest you'll get without me inviting you over for a home-cooked meal—or making the drive down to Acadiana!

When we originally showed up, it was only breakfast food being served. We politely declined and told them that we would come back. Of course they were thinking we wouldn’t come back, but we came back for lunch. We ordered fried catfish platter and I got a half shrimp Poboy and the other half seafood gumbo they were still waiting on the rice for the gumbo so they asked me did I want to get a different type of rice? I told them no I would wait and since it was such a long wait time they not only brought us been gays, but also gave us a gift card for the long of the weight The atmosphere the environment. Amazing they make you feel so down to earth and at home. We will definitely be back

Ok, my favorite cajun in Shreveport!I went with the "pick 2" for options. The etoufee didn't have the spice that was at gumbo 2 geaux BUT overall had way better consistency, meat, structure than the other place, I just added a little hot sauce.. delicious. The jambalaya was a little "thicker" than I make it but it was fantastic! Something I could eat every day. Nice staff, cool little drink/ cocktail/beer bar inside. If you haven't had the Reasonably Corrupt, the dark beer hits on all cylinders and goes great with the jambalaya!

Since we wanted to try so many things on the menu we decided to order 2 combos so we each could choose 2 different meals. We tried the Curried Fried Catfish, Fried Shrimp Remoulade Poboy, Crawfish E'touffee, Seafood Gumbo, Bread Pudding, and Beignets. Everything was delicious. Our favorite was the Curried Fried Catfish and the Gumbo. The Gambinos French Bread used to make the Poboy was soft and fresh. The portions were good size, we had leftovers and made sure to get to go boxes so we could take with us to enjoy the rest later. Another thing that makes this restaurant a 5 star experience is the staff!! So many restaurants nowadays lack in customer service but not this one. The team members at this restaurant go above and beyond and you feel like they genuinely want to help you. They chat with you like you're old friends. The owner, chef/manager, and Elise (host) were absolutely wonderful. I'm posting pictures with this review, sorry some pictures were taken after we started eating. 😋

The food and vibes at Marilynn’s Place are amazing. I highly recommend going on Wing Wednesday. I had the honey Cajun wings and pepper jack Mac and cheese special. When I say it was GOOD, good, I mean it. This place feels like going over your favorite cousin’s house, the one that can COOK and makes you feel right at home. I also recommend the beignets and coffee!

Neat restaurant in an old gas station! What an idea. We had some really good red.beans and rice and Salmon bagels. The setting was unique and we really enjoyed it. The crew was great and very friendly. The crew was worth 6 stars! Great personalities and really look like this is what they always wanted to do! We will be back again if in this area. We'll worth the trip if you live nearby.

We kicked off my dad’s vacation with a visit to Marilynn’s Place, and it couldn’t have been a better choice. This place captures the heart and soul of Louisiana cuisine. Soffia loved her kids’ shrimp platter—crispy, fresh, and perfectly portioned. Jake’s chicken jambalaya was bold and flavorful, packed with just the right amount of spice. Sam devoured the red beans & rice, a true Southern comfort classic. My dad went straight for the seafood gumbo, which was rich, hearty, and loaded with flavor. As for me, the crawfish étouffée was absolutely incredible—creamy, savory, and full of that authentic Louisiana taste. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service made us feel right at home. If you’re looking for a spot that serves real Louisiana flavor with heart, Marilynn’s Place is it. We’ll definitely be back!