Madisonville Restaurants

Situated along the Tchefuncte River, this New Orleans suburb makes the perfect backdrop for meals that are true to Louisiana. Few things define the culinary identity of this region quite like gumbo and jambalaya, which were invented in Louisiana. As any self-respecting Louisiana native will tell you, there is no better place to eat them than the place of their conception. Madisonville was once a Tangipahoa Indian village and, as a direct result, traditional Native American cuisine is melded with alligator, crawfish, frog and waterfowl. All of these are an innate nod to some of the region’s best contributions to the food world. Visitors are sure to be satisfied by the area's variety of culinary must-haves.