Great location on False River. However, the food was "adequate" and we waited entirely too long for it - over 45 minutes from placing order to appetizer arriving. (We were told they had an influx of to-go orders and apparently chose to prioritize those). The crab fingers were good, but that was the highlight of the meal. Even the chocolate cake which was reportedly just made that day tasted like refrigerator. read more

Very nice quaint spot. Food was great and drinks were spot on!! Right on the water so it's a soothing atmosphere. Will definitely be beck!

I loved their salad dressings so much when passing through here several years ago, I couldn't wait to return after they reopened from flood renovations. Still inspired and tasty menu. My only complaint is that I ordered a cup of gumbo and the Sensation salad. I received a plate with the cup of gumbo on it and a small handful of lettuce on the side, with dressing. There wasnt a single ingredient on the lettuce except dressing. That's not a salad. And with a tea, it was nearly $20. It would've been too much at $12. The gumbo was great. I think they brought me some sort of combo plate but charged me separately maybe...? Not sure. But that "salad" was an expensive disappointment. Though their dressings are still awesome. Next time, just a jar of dressing to go, perhaps. read more

Stopped on our way home from Baton Rouge. Great food, friendly waitstaff. Best crab cakes I've had in a long time.

Great place, fabulous food and wonderful atmosphere! Had the Sweet Chili Fried Shrimp Salad with fresh chopped mango, cherry tomatos, grapes both red and green. Great view of the water. Enjoyed relaxing overlunch with my love!!! read more

Morel's Restaurant - Sweet Chili Fried Shrimp Salad-AKA FABULOUS SHRIMP SALAD!!!!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Roads, Louisiana

I have been eating here my whole life. I love this place so much. In the past year a new head chef has been hired and she is absolutely amazing. The specials are so tasty and inventive you cant ever go wrong. the menu items are southern classics that are BON! the view of false river is amazing. The antiques on display give the restraunt a fantastic vibe A++ nostalgia. The staff is always on beast mode (this is a good thing). This is def a hang out for some of new roads' oldest natives. I think this restraunt shines during lunch hours and for the portions you recieve you cant beat the price. I could go on forever. ohh yea they now have grab and go items in a refrigerated cooler if you are lookin for something quick and easy. You will def impress whoever you are cooking for with these items the presentation is amazing and you will have your audience thinking you slaved for hours is the kitchen read more

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Great atmosphere on the river. You feel like you're on a boat! Food is fine, but there is one outstanding dish that I go back for. It's a small filet on a bed of creamed spinach, topped with fried oysters and a great sauce. Roasted potatoes on the side. For around $20, it's a great deal of a meal! read more

Best I've had in New Roads so far. The staff was friendly an helpful. Placed order to go an it was filled correctly an quickly. The fried crab fingers were really yummy. The club sandwich was one of the best ones I've had in awhile. The shrimp stuffed eggplant was really good. I will absolutely be coming back read more

We stopped in here on our way to New Orleans and were extremely impressed! The food was delicious and the view was just as great. I had the chicken po boy and the pepper sauce on it was SO good. We will definitely be back for future trips. Plus the owners and staff are great! read more

My wife and I had lunch here today with close friends and am very sorry to say we did not enjoy our meal. I had one of my favorite's, Fried Shrimp, and they were greasy. My wife tried the Crawfish Julie and it was just not GOOD.. Too many good places in south La to have a meal.. Worst $50 plus i have spent read more

Stopped here for lunch on a Louisiana culinary road trip. Nice view of the river. The food, however, was so not tasty. I had the Seafood Sensation Salad with fried oysters, and my boyfriend had the catfish poboy. Maybe that's not the food to order here. Both dishes were bland. There was just no oomph to any of the dishes. And, the service was so-so. read more

Service good,food excellent. I recommend the crab cakes. good restaurants hard to find in New Roads, will definitely go back

Super personable wait staff, delicious food, and like another reviewer said, the view out the big windows is like you're eating on a boat! My husband had the Catfish Bergeron, which was perfectly cooked - moist and tender. I had Blackened Jumbo Shrimp in Voodoo Sauce, which was excellent! Creme Brule for desert. Next time we come here, I will be hard pressed to decide between getting that same, perfect meal, or trying one of the other awesome-sounding entrees! Highly recommend! read more