The tiny village of Washington, Louisiana has a population of fewer than 1,000 residents, but it wasn’t always so small. Louisiana’s third-oldest city was once the largest steamboat port between New Orleans and St. Louis. Things have changed a bit since the 19th century, but many of the buildings you’ll find within the village still date back to that era. Actually, nearly 80% of the buildings within Washington are historic landmarks, and the Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant is just one of them.
Built in 1819 and restored in 1977, the Steamboat Warehouse is a historic hidden gem that’s worthy of a road trip from any corner of the state.
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Located on the scenic Bayou Courtableau, this family-friendly restaurant will quickly become your new favorite spot.
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From the moment you walk in, you’ll feel the history of the space. Much of the interior has been kept as-is to preserve this historic landmark-turned-restaurant.
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Seafood is the name of the game here. From seafood au gratin to softshell crab pasta, this restaurant has more award-winning entrees than you can count on one hand.
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There are plenty of steak options too, ensuring something for everyone.
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A good old-fashioned country meal needs to end on a sweet note, so be sure to ask your server what the dessert of the day is.
Melanie Martinez/Google This pecan pie a la mode has us wanting to gas up the car and go right now!
Visit the Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant website for more information, and don’t forget to give them a follow on Facebook, too.
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This pecan pie a la mode has us wanting to gas up the car and go right now!
While you’re in Washington, be sure to swing by the Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall. This unique spot was built to be a school back in the 1930s and now is a huge antique mall with multiple levels of antiques.
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Address: Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant, 525 N Main St, Washington, LA 70589, USA
