Lively restaurant interior with diners enjoying meals and drinks

OUR WAY

Two restaurant owners proudly holding awards for best local business and restaurant

The Spirits Way: Great food, local music & southern hospitality

Family-owned and rooted in the Garden District of Alexandria, LA, Spirits Food & Friends has been serving fresh, flavorful American cuisine with a Louisiana twist for decades. Our commitment is simple: exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a community-first spirit.


We proudly source the freshest local ingredients and even create gluten-free options for our guests when possible. We also feature local musicians to keep our space vibrant. With multiple awards, including Best Burger, Best Salad, Best Happy Hour, and Best Overall Restaurant, we’ve become a trusted favorite for both locals and visitors.


Whether you’re here for a casual lunch, catching live music with friends, or planning a private event, you’ll find that we do things differently. We don’t cut corners, and we don’t settle for average. We do things the Spirit’s Way always with care, quality, and community at heart.

COMMUNITY EFFORTS
Logo of the Good Food Project supporting local food initiatives
Logo of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana
Logo of Friends of the Alexandria Zoo featuring a leopard
Logo of Volunteers of America organization
Logo of Central Louisiana Homeless Coalition
Manna House restaurant logo featuring fish and bread