I used Yelp to select this restaurant for lunch. I came in an 4 employees were sitting around in…read moretheir phones. I was told to seat myself. After a few minutes one came over asking if I wanted the buffet which looked good but I wasn't that hungry. I ordered a Po Boy off the menu. It took a really long time. All the while watching the waitress try and get something off her shoe. Once the cook said my food ready, she was still messing with her shoe. Someone else brought my food. Once I started to eat it, it was slathered in mayo and there were very few shrimp on it. The few that were supplied were tasty.The fries were cold. I ate about half my meal and left all the fries. No one ever checked on me or asked if I wanted a refill in my drink. This place has potential if the employees cared. I won't be returning when in the area. Maybe it was just a bad day but that was my experience. I dislike giving bad reviews but I was nauseous the rest of the day from all the mayo

Stoped on a Sunday afternoon in my way home on a long trip the food is amazing and super fresh the…read moreatmosphere is very Louisiana and the service was over the top I will make this drive to eat here again

Thankful to have found this place while taking a class in Alexandria. Tons to choose from and a…read morefamily business. Very friendly and good food that I will be back to try more of. Two decent sized rooms to sit inside and two four-top spots right out front.

Being a restaurant owner, this is one of my favorite places to eat when I am not serving guest at…read moremy restaurant. The service is top notch. The food is always AMAZING! John, the owner, coming by asking you how your day is going is just the cherry on top.

Mellow and fun! Great drinks and a nice vibe. Food was great. Seating was comfortable.read more

This is my go-to spot in Alexandria…read more I am not baller enough to stay at the Hotel Bently but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Actually, that isn't true. I actually stayed at the OG Holiday Inn across the street from the Hotel Bently and found this bar by happenstance. So there I was, at the Holiday Inn for work and the bar was closed. Apparently, the bartender didn't show up for work and although the manager said I could tend the bar for the night, I was not about to start a new job. She recommended the Mirror Bar, located in the basement of the Hotel Bently. After assurances that I wouldn't be murdered walking the block to the bar, I set off. The Mirror Bar reminds me of a classy joint from a bygone era. Yes, there are mirrors. No, it is not some sort of weird place. I mention that because when I told people I went to the mirror bar they looked at me as if I was some sort of perv and I want to set the record straight. Back to the review. This is a nice bar with a nice selection of bourbon. Weeknights are pretty dead but don't let that stop you. In addition to bar seating, there are tables along the wall with comfortable chairs. Comfortable chairs in a dark classy bar? Yes, please. Prices are pretty standard for a hotel bar. Will I be back? of course. If you see me there, say hi and buy me a bourbon.

Great food & amazing service!! Really enjoyed my visit here…read moreand hope to be back. The interior is also so nice, plenty of seating !

FOOD: There was very little selection to choose from. Based on our experience, we could tell the…read morefood didn't seem very fresh and may have been sitting out all day. We both felt really heavy afterward, and my mom even felt sick after eating there. It was just basic diner food and a bit overpriced for something you can get almost anywhere else. However, the cake that comes with the cornbread was my favorite part. SERVICE: The service was fine. It had more of a cafeteria-style vibe, so there isn't much to say about it. AMBIANCE: The inside felt very run down. The bar wasn't even finished and didn't look like it was ever used. Overall, it had a very hole-in-the-wall feel.

I come here often. I use to get the Philly cheesesteak all the time until they cut back on the…read moremeat(greedy me). Lately I've been getting the cheeseburgers. Sweet Tea is good also but sometimes it's too sweet.

I heard about this place from a friend. I had to go see it for myself. This place was way more…read moreinteresting than i thought it was going to be. I went to the restaurant, looking for something local. There it was. Red beans and rice with a side of Blackened Chicken. The place is ancient. If those walls could talk. I was in a little corner table away from everyone. Under the stairs. Very cool little spot. VERY private. The meal arrived and the smell was amazing. The flavor was as expected. You don't come to Louisiana and not get some real Cajun food. The service was great. The food was good. The restaurant and hotel was very interesting. Great place and a must see. I recommend

Great brunch. Not south Louisiana boudin. (Meh)…read more The rest of the food was excellent !!

Bread drinks, the food not so much. Last time me and my sister went over there. We were basically…read morerushed out of the restaurant.

I was in town for work and this spot came highly recommended. We arrived around 6 PM and were…read moreseated right away. The service started off strong--our waiter quickly brought menus and water. To start, I ordered the fried green beans. Honestly, nothing on the appetizer menu really stood out, so it felt like a safe choice just to have something on the table. No complaints, but the appetizer selection could use a little more variety. For my main course, I went with the New Orleans BBQ Shrimp & Grits, along with a side of the twice baked potato. The shrimp were tasty--no issues there--but there were only about 4 or 5 pieces, and the sauce was overly salty. I ended up eating the shrimp and leaving the rest. On the other hand, the twice baked potato was fantastic--definitely the highlight of the meal. I ordered the bread pudding to go, but it was a bit underwhelming. Definitely not their best, and I wouldn't order it again. Overall, the service was excellent, and the food ranged from good to great. I'd recommend giving it a try. I have a feeling there's something on the menu I'd really love with a bit more exploration.

Classic hometown grill. Plate lunch weekly specials, breakfast plates all are scrumptious . LOVE…read moretheir pancakes and or French Toast. Great service too!

The only reason this restaurant earned 2 stars is because the service was excellent. Without that,…read moreit would've been a 1 star experience. The food itself tasted good, but the portion size was shockingly small for the price. I didn't order a kids' meal, yet the amount of food I received looked like one--and I'm someone who doesn't even eat a lot. I was still hungry afterward. I paid over $20 for this meal, and it simply wasn't worth it. I ate at two other restaurants this week, spent less than $20 at each, and the food there was far better and portions larger and absolutely worth every penny. ( I ordered the combination platter which consisted of catfish, shrimp and sweet potato fries.) I guess they were rationing food the evening I placed an order for pickup.

It was ok. Gumbo was light and not as robust as I like…read more Service staff was awesome. Food was average.

Very good crawfish étouffée and bread pudding. Staff is very attentive, and the restaurant is clean…read moreand well lit. Good food at a reasonable price. Definitely come visit.