Morel's Mile High Onion Rings
House-made and served with our house-made pepper dressing.
New Roads, Louisiana
A New Roads Tradition Since 1926
Louisiana flavors. Southern hospitality. Beautiful views of False River.
For generations, Morel’s Restaurant has welcomed locals and visitors to New Roads for great food, warm hospitality, and one of the best views on False River.
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Built over the water on False River
Morel’s Restaurant has been part of the New Roads community since 1926. Built over the beautiful waters of False River, Morel’s combines traditional Southern hospitality with a menu influenced by Louisiana, New Orleans, Southern, West Indies and Asian flavors.
Whether you’re joining us for lunch, dinner, celebrating an occasion, or simply enjoying an afternoon on False River, we invite you to pull up a chair and enjoy something special.
From the kitchen
Louisiana Favorites & Morel's Classics
Seafood, steaks, poboys and house-made specialties — plus local specialties every day that never make the printed menu.
Shrimp & Eggplant Napoleon
Grilled shrimp, Swiss cheese and bacon layered between fried eggplant medallions with crawfish tails in a Cajun cream sauce.
Seafood Sensation
Fried shrimp, oysters or soft shell crab over greens tossed in our signature Sensation dressing.
Fried Platters
Catfish, shrimp, oysters and crab fingers with house-made tartar sauce, French fries and toast.
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
House-made and served with toasted bread rounds.
Classic Hamburger
Eight ounces of ground chuck with our seasoning blend, fully dressed on a brioche bun.
Takeout in New Roads
Call In Your To-Go Order
The whole menu is available to go. Give us a call, tell us what you’d like, and we’ll have it hot and ready at the counter.
On the water
Dining on False River
There aren’t many places where you can enjoy Louisiana cooking while sitting directly over the water. Morel’s waterfront setting has been part of the experience for generations.
Come for the food. Stay for the view.
Morel's caters
Bring Morel's to your next gathering
Seafood trays, gumbos, finger sandwiches, salads and sweets for family celebrations, business gatherings and parties. We accept special requests and require advance notice when placing an order.
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Hours
- Sunday11AM – 2PM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday – Thursday11AM – 9PM
- Friday – Saturday11AM – 9:30PM