Lunch meetup TODAY (Thursday) from 11:30- 1 p.m. at Market 104 at the downtown Hilton Hotel. Great $10 meal deals from which to choose AND some chat about new electrical technology, some new things on the horizon for the area’s largest utility company and more. When you arrive, just ask for the 318 Meetup Group.

March 18-23 is 318 Restaurant Week, a chance to sample a lengthy list of tasty lunch and dinner specials and special, one-night-only dining experiences.

318 Restaurant Week is about more than eating. It’s about exploring, getting to know the wide variety of cool food options available to us. Participating restaurants run the gamut from hole-in-the-wall to fabulously fancy. That’s what makes it so fun… that and the reasonable prices!

Participating Downtown Restaurants

Abby Singer’s Bistro- 617 Texas St.
$10 Lunch:
Available Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
This special includes an Italian beef sandwich, shaved rib-eye piled onto an Italian roll, and grilled peppers, all dunked in beef au jus either on the side or all the way. This menu item is available only during 318 Restaurant Week.

$20 Dinner:
Available Tuesday through Thursday, 5-9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 5-10 p.m.
This special includes braised pork shoulder, Mahaffey Farms pork, spaetzli, preserved chanterelle mushrooms, and house-cured bacon served with greens and chamomile jus. This menu item is available only during 318 Restaurant Week.

Bistro To Go Downtown- 333 Texas Street in the Regions Tower
$10 Lunch:
Available Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
This special includes Slow-Roasted Chicken Pot Pie (roasted chicken, vegetables, and savory sauce all in a hand-rolled pie crust), choice of Strawberry Salad, Dave’s Spinach Salad or a Wedge Salad, and tea.

Bon Asian Cafe-400 Travis Street
$10 Lunch:
Available Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
This special includes your choice of one of the specials:
Teriyaki Chicken Lunch Special: grilled teriyaki chicken, choice of either fried or steamed rice, two pieces of gyoza (steamed dumplings), cabbage salad, and a fountain drink.
Sushi Lunch Special – choice or California, Salmon, or Spicy Tuna Roll. Served with choice of steamed rice or fried rice and a fountain drink.

Crystal Stairs- 601 Texas Street
$10 Lunch:
Available Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
This special includes a generous bowl of mother-watering red beans and rice with Down Home sausage and ham hocks, served with cornbread muffins, a green lunch salad and iced tea or lemonade.

$20 Dinner:
Available Monday – Saturday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
This special includes grilled or blackened chicken breast served with house Creole rice and Louisiana-flavored grilled vegetable medley, toast and tea or lemonade.

Fat Calf Boucherie-1200 Marshall St.
$20 Dinner:
Available Wednesday – Saturday, 5-9 p.m.
This special includes two burger meals for $20. Each burger features two four-ounce beef patties double stacked with aged cheddar cheese and topped with bread and butter pickles. Both meals are served with fries and a fountain drink.

Market 104 at the Hilton Hotel, 104 Market St.
$10 Lunch:
Available Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Choose one of the following:
1. 318 Chicken Schnitzel (Chicken sauteed in Great Raft 318 Mushroom Cream Sauce) with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables
2. Soup and Salad Combo (Cup of Market 104 Gumbo or Soup Du Jour and Lagniappe Wedge Salad with Fried Louisiana Crawfish Tails)
3. Salmon BLT Sliders (Grilled Salmon, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Remoulade, served with Fries or House Salad)
4. Market 104 Burger (8 oz. Angus Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, and a Brioche Bun served with Fries or House Salad.)
All lunches include soft drink, tea or lemonade

$20 Dinner:
Available Monday-Saturday, 5-11 p.m.
Choose three courses from the following:
1st Course – Choice of 318 Beer Battered Tempura Shrimp Appetizer, Cup Gumbo, Soup, or Salad
2nd Course – Choice of One Entree
1. Market 104 Signature Seafood Pastalaya (Linguine Pasta tossed in our Market 104 Velute’ sauce and peppers topped with shaved Parmesan cheese) served with house salad and toasted crostinis
2. Blackened Catfish with Crawfish Cream Sauce (Louisiana Blackened Catfish Julienne Bell Pepper, Tomato, Asparagus, Baby Spinach served over Rice Pilaf with roasted vegetables)
3. Great Raft Brewing 318-braised Beef Short Ribs served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables
3rd Course: Choice of House-Made Dark Chocolate Torte drizzled with chocolate sauce and Fresh Berries or the Market 104 Signature Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
Dinner includes iced tea, soft drink or coffee.

Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant in the Red River District
$10 Lunch:
Available Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
This special includes two beef street tacos with a side of Mexican rice and beans plus ice tea. Chips and salsa are always free! Must mention special when ordering.

Parish Taceaux- 708 Texas St.
$10 Lunch: Mardi Gras Quesadilla
Available Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
This special includes one order of jalapeno boudin, Great Raft beer-soaked black beans, jalapenos, cheddar, Monterrey Jack, and spicy Creole mustard. Comes with a side of chips and queso. This item is available only during 318 Restaurant Week.

$20 Dinner: Mardi Gras Quesadilla times deaux
Available Monday – Saturday, 5 p.m.-closing
This special includes two orders of jalapeno boudin, Great Raft beer-soaked black beans, jalapenos, cheddar, Monterrey Jack, and spicy Creole mustard. Comes with a side of chips and queso. This item is available only during 318 Restaurant Week.

Rhino Coffee Downtown- 624 Texas St.
$10 Lunch: Breakfast All Day!
Available Monday – Friday, open to close.
This special includes Power Bowl with spinach, tomato, scrambled egg, and cheese with your choice of two proteins. Protein choices are; avocado, bacon, chicken, and turkey. Served with salsa and jalapeno aioli on the side. This item is available only during 318 Restaurant Week.

SALT Restaurant at the Shreveport Aquarium
$10 Lunch Offer:
Available Wednesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m.
This special includes Seafood Gumbo, a Wild Catfish Sandwich, hand-cut fries and your choice of a soft drink or tea.

Special 318 Restaurant Week Events

There are several special events downtown that are part of 318 Restaurant Week.

Tuesday, March 19 at the Petroleum Club is Brazilian Steak Night!

Enjoy Full Moon- High Tide- A Spring Equinox Seafood Experience at the Shreveport Aquarium on Wednesday, March 20.

Market 104 features Matters of the Heart: A Love of Food and Wine on Thursday, March 21.

Ernest’s Orleans is the location of the Friday, March 22 Ernest’s Experience.

At Parish Taceaux is A Party You Can’t Refuse on Saturday, March 23.

All of these special events require advance tickets. Please click on the various links to purchase.

Visit the 318 Restaurant Week website to learn more. Visitors to the website can also sign up to receive the 318 Restaurant Week e-newsletter and enter to win $100 in gift certificates from participating restaurants.

Share your Shreveport-Bossier dining experiences using the hashtag #Eat318. Like the 318 Restaurant Week Facebook page to stay up-to-date with giveaways, special offers and more.

318 Restaurant Week is a project of the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau and restaurants a-plenty!