The Soul Food Restaurant In Louisiana With Food So Good You'll Ask For Seconds... And Thirds
By Jackie Ann|Published August 28, 2023
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
There are few cuisines that offer up a next-level nostalgia factor like soul food does. Southern soul food is known for its hearty portions, homemade plates, and combination of flavors that will have you making a mental note to get family recipes to try for yourself later. These hearty plates of homemade goodness often leave a lasting impression on us, creating a loyal fan base of repeat customers. Nothing connects us like food, and soul food in particular has a special way of creating connections. Philay’s Catfish N’ More is a locally-owned eatery serving up some of the best soul food in Gonzales, Louisiana.
Welcome to Philay's, a locally-owned restaurant just outside of Baton Rouge in Gonzales, Louisiana.
Whether you're enjoying a family meal together, meeting up with folks after work, or on a date night, Philay's has something for everyone. It's a comfortable and casual as ever here at Philay's.
The first thing you should know about Philay’s are the hours, because they’re a bit different than your typical restaurant.
Thursday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9 pm.m
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Be sure to visit Philay’s website before your visit.
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The menu boasts a wide range of hearty southern soul food staples you’ll want to indulge in, and catfish is Philay’s specialty.
The stuffed potatoes are a hidden gem. I like the spinach and artichoke with fried shrimp baked potato, but there are several to choose from, like the crawfish étouffée baked potato.
When everything on the menu looks delicious, your best bet may be to divide and conquer.
Half po'boy, half soup is the way to go, especially for lunch. Philay's shrimp and crab gumbo is some of the best in town, and it really hits the spot on a brisk fall day.
This is one spot you'll want to save room for dessert.
Both the banana pudding and the bread pudding are popular with locals, and there's often a specialty dessert, too.
Visit Philay’s website for a full menu, and don’t forget to follow Philay’s on Facebook so you never miss out on any daily specials.
Keep the adventure going with a visit to the Riverwalk in Baton Rouge. It’s not that far from Gonzales and gives you some pretty spectacular views of the Mighty Mississippi. Don’t forget to pack the travel essentials.
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