Morel's Restaurant

Morel's Restaurant Oldest restaurant in downtown New Roads located on False River w/ floor to ceiling windows!
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Great atmosphere along with great food to make one awesome dining experience! Our restaurant has been in existence since 1926 in Downtown New Roads, Louisiana, and though it is not the original building, Morel's has been serving food to customers since before your grandmother can remember. In 1950 a small cabin sat on the banks of beautiful False River, available for fishermen to rent for the weekend. Thereafter, in 1974, the area along the lake was developed and in 1983 the Morels, the owners of the cabin, turned the cabin into a “Bait Shop.”

The fishermen enjoyed the convenience of the “Bait Shop” so much that they requested that the owners also provide them with sandwiches and drinks to take on their fishing trips. The people of New Roads added their requests for hot soups and plate lunches, and Morel’s Restaurant formed. Still on the banks of False River, in the shadow of that small fishing cabin, Morel’s Restaurant has grown to become a landmark for all who desire excellent Southern cuisine and a tradition for all New Roadians who still fondly call it “The Bait Shop.”

Our restaurant has a River Room which is situated directly over the water and overlooks False River, with amazing sunsets and vistas for your party or event. To rent this spectacular room, please email us or call us in advance to determine availability for your event.

09/18/2026

Hoping for fall so we've whipped up pumpkin creme brulee & pumpkin spice cupcakes with maple cream cheese frosting! Snag it while you can, and fall, hurry up would ya?

09/17/2026

Fresh chicken salad in the grab and go!

In honor of tonight's low being 67, pumpkin spice cupcakes with maple cream cheese frosting seemed appropriate 😀
09/17/2026

In honor of tonight's low being 67, pumpkin spice cupcakes with maple cream cheese frosting seemed appropriate 😀

FOMO: We’re halfway through Restaurant Week, and the new menu is officially out in the wild. If you haven’t tried it yet...
09/17/2026

FOMO: We’re halfway through Restaurant Week, and the new menu is officially out in the wild. If you haven’t tried it yet, what are you waiting for?

Shrimp & Cucuzza Creole going in the grab n' go!
09/16/2026

Shrimp & Cucuzza Creole going in the grab n' go!

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09/16/2026

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Our restaurant week wouldn't be complete without dinner specials too! Available all week from 4pm-close!
09/15/2026

Our restaurant week wouldn't be complete without dinner specials too! Available all week from 4pm-close!

Our new menu featuring art by our own, Ryan Morel!
09/15/2026

Our new menu featuring art by our own, Ryan Morel!

RESTAURANT WEEK SPECIALS! Taste the new menu this week with us!
09/15/2026

RESTAURANT WEEK SPECIALS! Taste the new menu this week with us!

09/15/2026

It's time! New menu launch is TODAY!

Address

210 Morrison Pkwy
New Roads, LA
70760

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 8:30pm
Thursday 11am - 8:30pm
Friday 11am - 9:30pm
Saturday 11am - 9:30pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm

Telephone

+12256384057

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