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    Cotton

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    368 reviews
    #3 of 184 Restaurants in Monroe
    $$ - $$$, Seafood, American, Cajun & Creole
    101 N Grand St, Monroe, LA 71201-6745
    +1 318-325-0818
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    4.5 368 reviews
    #3 of 184 Restaurants in Monroe, Louisiana
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Location and contact

    101 N Grand St, Monroe, LA 71201-6745
    Website
    +1 318-325-0818

    Menu

    SNACKS​
    $12.00
    Muscovy Duck Wraps
    The original local honey glaze
    $8.00
    Deviled Farm Egg
    Louisiana caviar housemade b&b pickles dill
    $9.00
    Pimento Cheese Beignets
    Buttermilk​ pickled green tomato smoked paprika
    $6.00
    Stickey Bun
    Cinnamon roll caramel pecan
    $8.00
    Field Pea Hummus
    Tomato cucumber olives, olive oil flatbread
    $6.00
    Breakfast Breads
    House made corn bread seasonal fruit muffin buttermilk biscuit housemade jam louisiana strawberry butter
    $9.00
    Biscuit and Gravy
    Buttermilk biscuit sausage cream gravy
    GREENS​
    $8.00
    Louisiana Strawberry
    Spinach ricotta salata spiced pecans shared onion farm egg cane syrup vinaigrette
    $12.00
    Fried Oyster
    Baby spinach bleu warm bacon mustard dressing mushrooms pressed egg
    ENTREE​
    $14.00
    Pork and Egg
    Slow cooked heritage pork farm egg housemade buttermilk biscuit truffled Bordelaise bearnaise
    $16.00
    Mississippi Quail and Waffles
    Southern fried quail cheddar, bacon waffles braised greens honey
    $14.00
    Chicken on a Biscuit
    Southern fried chicken buttermilk biscuit pepper jelly
    $14.00
    Grits and Grillades
    Seared pork chop farm egg corn grits tomato gravy
    $12.00
    Creole and Omelette
    Andouille sausage trinity mushrooms cheddar cheese herb salad
    $12.00
    Veggie Omelette
    Braised spinach mushrooms goat cheese herb salad
    $12.00
    Bananas Fosters French Toast
    Housemade challah bread caramelized bananas powdered sugar candied pecans
    $12.00
    Fried egg $+1.00
    North Delta Shrimps and Grits
    Louisiana shrimp andouille sausage trinity mushrooms tomatoes stone ground grits
    $15.00
    Pimento Cheese Burger
    Pimento cheese fried green tomato bacon stone ground mustard smoked aioli housemade bun and duck fat fries
    $15.00
    Cheese Burger
    American cheese onion tomato baby iceberg b&b pickles mustard
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    Located in the heart of downtown Monroe in one of the oldest buildings in the city, Restaurant Cotton has the atmosphere of a simpler, more honest time. Executive chef, Cory Bahr, prides himself in being an innovator of unique and delicious food that exhibits his Louisiana Delta roots and allows his personality to influence every dish. Accompanied by chef de cuisine, Spencer Serrette, and sous chef, Seth Blankenship, Chef Bahr has mastered the art of creative southern cuisine. With nightly food and drink specials, it is guaranteed that there will be something new to try with every trip to Restaurant Cotton. Chef Bahr shows his appreciation and passion for authentic Louisiana cuisine by always…
    PRICE RANGE
    $15 - $36
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
    CUISINES
    Seafood, American, Cajun & Creole
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Sunday Brunch

    This place was AMAZING!!! We ate the Sunday brunch which was some of the best food. I was shocked how warm and fresh it was.

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank KatiW46
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Nice location in Downtown

    Excellent fry food. The restaurant symbolizes American history. There’s an actual cotton inside the restaurant.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank ijc208
    Reviewed December 30, 2018
    Great

    Small waiting line, but well worth the wait. We waited at the bar maybe 10 minutes and got a drink. Food was excellent., the fish was perfect. Atmosphere was great. Later I read history on the place. Easy place to get to. Gentlemen from desk...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank albany56
    Reviewed December 10, 2018
    Food poisioning!!

    I have dined at Cotton's on several occasions and the shrimp and grits were wonderful! Unfortunately, about a month ago, my friend and I stopped in for a late lunch, ordered shrimp and grits and the duck wraps which tasted a little strange but were...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    1  Thank kellyelf1
    Reviewed November 25, 2018 via mobile
    Yumm!

    Traveling across the country with adult family members. Dropped in for dinner on Saturday evening. Everything we had was excellent from the Duck Wrap appetizer through the Old Smoky cocktail (what a presentation!), home made rolls with their special butter, fresh Redfish, fried seafood platter,...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank awmclemore
    Reviewed November 14, 2018
    Great local food, excellent service

    Stopped by for dinner. The waiter was kind and gave excellent recommendations. Excellent Cajun and local food. Had slow-cooked port and great seafood platter. Must try the Boudin.

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank ALAL789
    Reviewed November 11, 2018 via mobile
    Top notch! Can’t wait to go back!

    Every single thing was top notch! From service to cocktails to appetizers to dinner! The gnocchi appetizer is incredible! 5 star experience for sure! I will definitely be back some day!

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank emilyp323
    Reviewed November 4, 2018 via mobile
    Brunch Buffet

    Passing thru on way back.from Florida. From TripAdvisor, saw this restaurant was open for Sunday brunch. While there was an available brunch menu, the waitress recommended the buffet. This buffet is a great way to try the restaurant's special dishes. The catfish and grits were...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank hapdsp
    Reviewed October 6, 2018 via mobile
    Absolutely Amazing!

    Visiting Monroe, LA and I am so thankful to have found this amazing restaurant. The pear martini was delicious, deviled eggs were unbelievable, and even better our server Amber was awesome!

    Date of visit: October 2018
    1  Thank mzywicki
    Reviewed October 6, 2018 via mobile
    Hidden Gem

    Visiting our father out St Francis and stopped in for dinner. Food was amazing!! Amber our server was awesome. Martinis were delicious

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank finzup2016
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    Response from KimLasschuit | Reviewed this property |
    jeans would be fine....laid back but fine dining for sure
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    August 22, 2015|
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    Response from 816ANNM | Reviewed this property |
    I am thinking that the restaurant down town and I can remember the name but it was close to the river and the bridge had a brunch that was suppose to be nice
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