318 Restaurant Week returns to delight foodies

It’s a food lover’s dream come true. March 30 through April 5 marks the return of 318 Restaurant Week in Shreveport-Bossier City.

The event features seven days of dining deals for residents and visitors to the river cities, giving them a chance to explore the area’s culinary scene and support some of the cities’ top food destinations.

Some 44 restaurants will participate in the yearly dining showcase, offering special deals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. For one week only, you can enjoy exclusive dining deals, special menus and one-night-only dining experiences at some of the area’s most notable dining establishments.

“318 Restaurant Week is a celebration of all of our local restaurants because what makes us special is how unique all of our characters are in town, and that includes all of the different kinds of cuisine we have,” said Emma Boone, public relations and digital content manager for Visit Shreveport-Bossier. “We have international cuisine, we have tons of great barbecue, there’s great pizza, we have Vietnamese food, and we have lots of dessert places. So it’s really just to celebrate all of our local restaurants, and it’s kind of like supporting our community from the inside out because it attracts visitors, but it also is one of our biggest events for local restaurants throughout the year.”

Why is the event so popular? “I think it’s popular because people love a deal,” Boone said. “Especially nowadays, everybody’s talking about inflation. We have the $10 breakfast deals, there are $15 lunches and $25 dinners, and there’s also another category called ‘Lagniappe’ — you know, a little something extra.

And that’s for specialty cocktails or desserts.”

318 Restaurant Week also offers exclusive dining experiences, “one-night-only events that you can go to and have an intimate experience at the restaurant, get to know the chef and their story and what truly makes their specific restaurant special.”

318 Restaurant Week is truly advantageous for local diners who want to save a few dollars for a night on the town, but it also benefits participating restaurants “by helping spread the word about all of the wonderful restaurants we have in town.”

Also, people might be enticed to try out a new dining establishment they otherwise might pass up. It gives people “a chance to try something you always wanted to try but now that they have a $10 breakfast or a $15 lunch, they’re definitely going to go out of their way to try it.”

Some 44 restaurants are participating in this year’s edition of 318 Restaurant Week, running the gamut from casual eateries like The Cotton Boll Grill to fine dining locations like The Prime Rib. “There’s pretty much something for everybody on this list,” Boone said.

Some of the unique experiences awaiting local foodies include A Persian Dining and Dancing Experience at Flames Mediterranean Restaurant, a Fish Fry Friday at Orlandeaux’s Cross Lake Cafe and learning the art of pizza dough throwing and stretching at Flying Heart Brewing & Pub.

“I think, from the public, people love it because it’s a great deal and it’s really hard to pass up and you get to explore places you would not normally try, and then from a restaurant’s perspective, I think you’ll get a lot of traffic from new customers that are going to become returning customers, and that’s always good,” Boone said.

Participants can explore participating restaurants, menus and specials by downloading the 318 Restaurant Week app.

For more information on 318 Restaurant Week, visit www.VisitShreveportBossier.com/restaurant week or follow the 318 Restaurant Weeks Facebook and Instagram pages.

Exclusive Dining Experiences

318 Restaurant Week in Shreveport-Bossier offers delicious deals on breakfast, lunch, dinner and more. This foodie week of fun also includes unique one-night-only dining experiences exclusive to 318 Restaurant Week, happening Sunday, March 30 – Saturday, April 5.

These 318 Restaurant Week dining experiences are memorable because they offer an intimate experience with the chefs and other food lovers.

“The dining experiences during 318 Restaurant Week are what really set this week apart,” said Serena Gray, VP of marketing and communications at Visit Shreveport-Bossier. “What’s special about our community is our people and their stories.

This week gives visitors and participants of 318 Restaurant Week a chance to get up close and personal with some of our most inspiring chefs and community ambassadors.”

318 Restaurant Week participants can plan out their foodie week of fun in the 318 Restaurant Week app. This will allow diners to view participating restaurants, menus and specials and purchase tickets for exclusive dining experiences. Visit the 318 Restaurant Week Facebook to download the app.

318 Restaurant Week 2025 Dining Experiences are as follows:

The Art of Soul with Chef Tootie Morrison

Sunday, March 30, 4 – 6 p.m.

Guests can explore the Art of Soul with three-time Golden Fork winner Chef Tootie Morrison at Bossier Arts Council’s East Bank Gallery. This immersive experience takes attendees on a journey they can taste, smell and feel, set to curated sounds designed to move the soul (and the feet). Northwest Louisiana artist Karen LaBeau will create a live painting, offering a unique artistic element to the evening.

With a four-course dining experience, guests are encouraged to come hungry. Space is limited.

Crafting Pizza Perfection with Flying Heart Brewing

Monday, March 31, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

At Flying Heart in Bossier, participants can dive into a fun, hands-on pizza-making experience! They’ll learn the art of dough tossing and stretching from expert guides before crafting their own pizza masterpiece. While their creations bake to perfection, they can kick back, enjoy a refreshing salad and sip on their favorite beverage from the Flying Heart taproom.

Family Style Italian Wine Dinner at Ridotto Grand Café

Tuesday, April 1, 6 – 8 p.m.

At the new LIVE! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, diners can indulge in a family-style Italian wine dinner that captures the heart of Italian tradition. This communal experience is all about great food, shared moments and perfectly paired wines. Guests will enjoy a delicious menu featuring appetizers, pasta, a savory entrée and a decadent dessert designed to be savored together.

Sip & Sear at Fatty Arbuckle’s

Wednesday, April 2, 7 – 9 p.m.

Join us for an intimate, 30-person bourbon and steak experience in the heart of downtown Shreveport. We’re serving up four curated bourbon tastings — from rare finds to classic favorites — alongside a perfectly grilled steak dinner in Fatty Arbuckle’s cozy, low-lit atmosphere. Expect a laid-back, two-hour guided tasting with plenty of insight, great company and smooth pours.

318 Trolley-Q

Thursday, April 3, 6 – 9 p.m.

Get ready to experience Shreveport-Bossier’s barbecue scene like never before! Guests can climb aboard the Smokin’ Wheels Trolley and embark on a tasty tour of four local barbecue hotspots, where they’ll meet the pitmasters and sample their creations. They’ll indulge in mouth-watering barbecue at each stop with perfectly paired sides. This unique trolley tour offers an irresistible taste of authentic Southern barbecue, highlighting the diverse flavors and culinary talents that make barbecue in the 318 area so unique. Don’t miss this smokin’ hot adventure!

A Louisiana Legacy: Orlandeaux’s Fish Fry Friday

Friday, April 4, 11 – 8 p.m.

Orlandeaux’s Cross Lake Café invites guests to Fish Fry Friday on April 4, celebrating Creole tradition with a family-friendly gathering.

The event will feature a classic fish fry, live zydeco music and line dancing lessons starting at 5:00 p.m. As one of the oldest continuously operating Black-owned family restaurants in the U.S., Orlandeaux’s upholds the legacy of Freeman & Harris Café, a cornerstone of African American food culture since 1921. Chef Damien “Chapeaux” Chapman, a 2024 Louisiana Cookin’ Chef to Watch, continues this tradition with family recipes and fresh innovation. Guests will enjoy great food, music and community.

Flames Feast & Flair: A Persian Dinner & Dancing Experience

Saturday, March 5, 6 – 8 p.m.

Immerse yourself in a captivating evening of Persian culture at Flames Mediterranean Restaurant. The night will begin with an exciting belly dancing lesson from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., learning this ancient art form’s graceful movements and mesmerizing rhythms. Following the lesson, indulge in a lavish Persian buffet featuring various delectable dishes, including tender kebabs, aromatic stews and flavorful rice dishes.

Thank you to 318 Restaurant Week 2025’s Chef’s Table exclusive sponsor, LIVE! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. With over 30,000 square feet of premier dining and entertainment options, such as The Prime Rib, Ridotto Grand Cafe, Luk Fu, Sports & Social, R Bar and more.

For more information on the exclusive dining experiences and a full list of restaurants participating in 318 Restaurant Week 2025, visit www.318RestaurantWeek.com.

The following restaurants are participating in this year’s edition of 318 Restaurant Week

Abby Singer’s Bistro
Bears
Bella Fresca
Bistro to Go
Cafe Boba Tea
Casa di Amici
Copeland’s of New Orleans
Cuban Liquor
Doc’s Sandwich Shop & Deli
Dripp Hot Chicken
El Cabo Verde
Fairfield Grocery and Market & Cafe
Flames Mediterranean Restaurant
Flying Heart Brewing & Pub
Frank’s Pizza Napoletana
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Giuseppe’s Pastacaffe
Herby K’s
Holy Angels & Howdy Homemade Ice
Cream by Holy Angels
Jacquelyn’s Cafe
Jan’s River Restaurant
Kanpai Sushi & Hibachi
Li’l Animals Crawfish “Seafood” and More
Local Market on Line Ave.
Louisiana Stuffed Pistolettes
Lowder Baking Company
Niema’s Cookery Corner
Noble Savage
Orlandeaux’s Cross Lake Cafe
Pham’s Vietnamese Asian Cuisine
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans
Rhino Coffee
Shreveport Biscuit Company
Sugar Sheaux
Tejas Kitchen Bar Patio
The Cotton Boll Grill
The Glass Hat
The Library on Fen
The Magnolia Pit
The Pearl Shreveport
The Prime Rib
The Wooden Spoon Home of the
Bagel Boss Lady
Up For Brunch
Zuzul Coastal Cuisine