Good Eats in Livingston

After a day spent exploring Livingston's waterways or shopping at area retailers like the shopping center at Juban Crossing, satisfy your appetite at one of the region's delectable culinary options. Livingston's cuisine is characterized by down-home cooking and casual digs, where the seafood is always fresh off the boat and the art of soul-nourishing southern food has been perfected over the years.

Home to the all-time favorite Deer Burrito, Day's Smokehouse and Specialty Meats in Denham Springs offers hot lunch specials along with deer processing services, so that while dropping off your hard-earned bounty, you can devour a post-hunt feast of the best smoked boudin this side of the Atchafalaya. For barbecue that's as authentic as any secret family recipe, there's no shortage of options. Head to Wayne's Barbeque or Hi Ho BBQ #5, both located in Livingston, for a slab of ribs slathered in tangy BBQ sauce atop red-checkered tables. 

In Denham Springs, Linda's Chicken and Fish quells the question "What's in a name?" and delivers on its poultry-and-pesce promise with no-frills family meals, weekend specials, and seafood and sandwich combos. Speaking of sandwiches, you'll find a laundry list of po boys available at The Sandwich Shop in Albany. 

Finally, there's no better way to cool down than with a sweet treat from Spell Family Sno-Balls in Springfield. We recommend the strawberry cheesecake stuffed snowball, topped with real strawberries. Or if you're in the mood for a creamy, classic dessert, like a hot fudge sundae or banana split, G&J Drive Inn in Livingston is your go-to family-owned neighborhood diner, complete with daily plate lunch specials.  

While restaurants are serving dine-in customers at a fifty percent capacity during Phase 2 of Louisiana's reopening, you can always call ahead for to-go orders and curbside pickup. For a full list of eateries in Livingston Parish, head to livingstontourism.com.