Orlandeaux’s Café Photos Gallery Updated Dezember 2025

Even in the face of challenges—including shuttered doors and financial setbacks—the restaurant has successfully reinvented itself yet again, without losing its original charm. When the restaurant was at Lawrence and Travis (now Pete Harris Drive), it stood in St. Paul’s Bottoms, a bright spot in a red-light district with a deeply complex and layered history. For Damien there was never a question about whether or not the restaurant would be sustained—its storied history mandated its endurance. “Managing a restaurant and running around as a teenager is one thing, but owning an almost-one-hundred-year-old business is a completely different thing.” His childhood memories are punctuated by working at the café with his father and grandfather.

You can learn more about 318 Restaurant Week by clicking here, on Facebook and on Instagram @318restaurantweek_. So many local favorite restaurants that are participating, and I cannot wait to participate with them.” “Fifty-one restaurants that have specials all over town, Shreveport and Bossier. Fifty-one Shreveport/Bossier City restaurants are participating in this year’s 318 Restaurant Week. “Well, I’m excited about food week. 318 Restaurant Week (#Eat318) gives you the opportunity to try that restaurant you’ve been wanting to try.

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There will also be one-night-only dining experiences for foodies. Diners can map out their week and see participating restaurants in the 318 Restaurant Week app. The event is organized by Visit Shreveport-Bossier, and invites people to get deals at participating restaurants that are only available during this week. “318 Restaurant Week showcases the heart and soul of our community—local restaurant owners,” said Stacy Brown, president & CEO of Visit Shreveport-Bossier.

“Brother» Chapman later served as secretary of the corporation, was in charge of recipe development and always set the tone for the manner in which food was prepared for public consumption. He also gained insightful training at the historic Smith’s Cross Lake Inn Restaurant. “Brother» Chapman later introduced his son, Orlando Chapman, to the art of cooking. Stimming from 1921, but undergoing a few name changes, (Freeman & Harris Café, Pete Harris Café, Brother’s Seafood), Orlandeaux’s Café is recognized as the continued legacy of the Oldest Continuously Operating African-American Family Owned restaurant in the United States! Each issue of Taste of the South is filled with more than 60 wonderful recipes and delightful information on the South’s favorite foods.

Restaurant Week kicks off with second line brunch at Orlandeaux’s Cafe in Shreveport

• Fat Calf Brasserie, led by Chef Anthony Felan, is a pub-style restaurant that has been feeding hungry bellies since 2019.
• He pointed to a platter of four golden-brown stuffed shrimp on the table in front of him.
• She had the Shrimp Creole with 10 to 12 large shrimp.
• The sauce boasts a velvety base of mayonnaise, providing a creamy foundation that perfectly complements the tangy notes of Dijon mustard.

But their price rate can be expensive, and they have long waiting times. Based on my experience, some of these restaurants offer a unique ambiance and a diverse menu. I personally visited these restaurants, tasting and studying each dish they offer. As a food lover, a parent, and a writer, I made it my mission to discover the best and hidden culinary gems in town. Jack Binions Steak House has a long waiting time due to its popular demand.

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It has a very family friendly atmosphere. Swamp water is a great drink to kick things off as well as the zydeco shrimp! Look forward to many more trips and bringing more family and friends here as they visit. This place is hands down the best food we’ve had while in town. We’ve been 3 times in just as many weeks.

“Every day that I am here, I am able to feel his presence and him just working through me and making sure that I am doing everything I can to continue the family’s legacy,” Chapman said. Ironically, he now owns the restaurant, which is within eyeshot of where his father took his last breath on that boat dock on Cross Lake. He took over and renamed the restaurant orlandeaux’s café reviews Orlando’s as a tribute to his father.

Orlandeaux’s Cafe

This year, 44 restaurants in the area will participate, offering up great deals on breakfast, lunch, dinner, and exclusive dining experiences. From selecting the freshest fruits and vegetables to learning from the region’s outstanding chefs, the topics found in this cooking magazine make it an indispensable tool for cooks everywhere. Chef Niema specializes in everything from African-spiced chicken wings and goat bites with an African dry rub to tender oxtail on a bed of grits and jumbo shrimp over jollof rice. At RNL’s Cookery Corner food truck, Niematulai DiGrazia has blended West African (and some Caribbean) flair with American styles. Freeman and Harris Café was the first Black-owned restaurant in Shreveport and has always been a popular spot for the community. First opened as Freeman and Harris Café in 1921, it evolved into the Pete Harris Café and then Brother’s Seafood, which was operated by Chapeaux’s father.

We had a party of 13 and everything about this restaurant was perfect. From my family to the rest of Shreveport, we thank you for 100 Black History months of being a part and to continue to support us through our changes, through the struggles, through the ups and downs. “Shreveport has been a part of my family’s business for 101 years and just to say that so many people weren’t able to make it through this pandemic, it is a blessing. Now, Chapman owns the restaurant in which his grandfather once served others. Another full circle moment is the location he moved his restaurant to just recently.