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The restaurant is in the basement of a building which you access through an outside stairwell on the side. A cheerful hostess greeted us as we descended the stairs into the restaurant.
We were seated in an area where we couldn't see the piano, but we could hear it. The live music and singing were very soft and relaxing. The mood lighting is dark but warm, and along with the decor gives this place a nice, cozy, romantic feel.
We had an 8:30 pm dinner reservation, so most of the people already there were finishing up as we came in. So this made for a nice, quiet, charming evening after the day's noise and hustle.
I ordered the Crawfish Etouffee and my date ordered the Seafood Au Gratin. The Etouffee was SUPURB. Not too spicy, but just enough. Lots of marvelous flavor, and a good sized portion served on a plate surrounded by white rice.
The Seafood Au Gratin was OUTSTANDING. The cheese sauce was very hearty and rich, served over linguini pasta.
The food took a little on the long side to come out, but it was well worth the wait. The waitress was cheerful and attentive, and the manager stopped by to check on us, which is always appreciated.
We walked out of there well-fed and very happy. If you're looking for a charming restaurant for a nice evening out, Louisianne's is the place.
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