If there's one Cajun restaurant in Shreveport to hit up after a long day at the casinos, this is the place. I would much rather hit up this establishment than those casino buffets now that they don't serve unlimited lobster anymore! Located in the heart of downtown, this local restaurant by day and bar by night brings as much of the creole flavor as one can find in the area. It's literally 5 minutes away from all the casinos.
They have a wide range of cajun food to choose from. Started off with their catfish bites sampler and a cup of their gumbo. The catfish was flakey, juicy and tender. Gumbo had just the right amount of kick. For the entree I had the crawfish sampler. Came with tons of fried crawfish, etoufee, jumbalaya, crawfish meat pies and a fried corn on the cob. The cob was definitely something different. The batter gave it a different complexion of taste but they were able to make it work.
The bathrooms need a makeover tho. They are so small, runned down and quite grotesque. Yes the overall atmosphere and experience does flow into the restrooms as well so it'd be in your best interest to make them look presentable. Service was prompt and genuine however. Staff seemed very friendly and accommodating.
Mood was great that day. partially becasue I was up a couple bills from craps. Winning..........It makes everything better.
I must preface to say I got my food to go, so I'm taking that into consideration in my opinion. I had the blackened burger w. pepper jack cheese, I had to reheat it after about 40 minutes. I could tell it had been over cooked, and was dry, almost brittle. Added ketchup and mustard, and it improved it, which is not a good sign. Onion rings were bragged upon by the bartender, and looked like they'd been battered nicely, however, the onions inside wee undercooked, and just didn't perform.  The reason for the 3 stars is solely for the Bread pudding!  Even warmed up, which the bartender was smart enough to package the bread, rum sauce, and whipped cream separately, was FABULOUS!  nice and rich, and the rum caramel sauce was a great balance of rich and sweet!  I had him put some of the "signature" crawfish sauce in a separate container because I wanted to get a sense of the Cajun originality and help separate it from the chain store recipe. Not my taste AT ALL.  SO, given that it was warmed up, I gave them the benefit if the doubt that the entrées are much better right out of the kitchen.  I might be back, but only for a bread pudding fix.
Review Source:A nice local place to try for those weary of the Boardwalk. I'm in town for business and enjoy local flavor with a local atmosphere (not an Applebee's). The decor is wonderful! 1/3 dark pub 1/3 swanky historic 1/3 kitschy tiger stuff. Nice bar and servers. I had the pecan crusted catfish, awesome! The best was the fried corn on the cob. Such a simple joy.
Review Source:There is a fried shrimp platter on the menu that comes with fries or onion rings. For a dollar extra, there is a different fried shrimp platter that is described as "spicy." All they did was dump a load of Frank's Red Hot on the shrimp. And charge a buck extra? Lame. Furthermore, the service isn't so great - had to ask a few times for drink refills even on a slow night.
Review Source:wow.
Service was genuine. Drinks were always filled, bars drinks were fast and delicious. Copious amounts of apps, and they were kind enough to let us order a catfish filet al a carte because we were getting the Beef and Reef plate and wanted to at least try their fried fish for posterity purposes.
The entree itself was a great portion.. looked to be about 12-16oz of ribeye (not terribly fatty, just enough and cooked to MR). Also came with 4 golden fried shrimp. On the side we chose the loaded potato and the battered and fried corn on the cob..
*side notes*
Prior to our entree which we decided to split we also had the crab cakes covered in a crawfish cream sauce (quantity 3/$8.75)
we each had a cup of crawfish etouffee  and a cup of red beans and rice..
my only complaint is, although the steak was very delicious.. it was a bit on the salty side.. but don't let that dissuade you from this eatery..
Total bill for 2 people having cocktails, apps and an entree. $75 + $25 tip.
Cheers!
This place was good!
The waiter was very friendly and helpful in providing feedback on the menu items which was a big plus with us not being from Shreveport. Â
The food was excellent, flavorful, hot, and definitely good enough to come back for more. Â
I had the Aged Ribeye with blackened shrimp. Â The steak was overcooked, I asked for medium well and I received it well. Â The shrimp was my favorite part of the meal along with the fried corn. Â I have never had fried corn before, it was addictive! Â As with anything fried, probably only good to have every once in a rare while. Â
They have a nice selection of microbrews, all the ones I had were really good, unfortunately I can't remember the names.
The dessert was not too sweet and a perfect end to a cajun meal. Â We had the Bread Pudding which is loaded with walnuts, apple chips, topped with rum-caramel sauce and whip cream. Â PERFECT.
If you from the area, you are lucky to be able to go here anytime. Â If you are visiting or driving through, I highly recommend you make this one of your pit stops.
This place is cool. It's dark, swank, and got a dive bar kind of feel. But as a restaurant. The waitress and staff were very friendly and chatty. The location is right downtown Shreveport, which was a great location after the Mudbug Festival.
As for the food, it had pretty decent cajun dishes. Nothing that blew me away, wait... no... the fried corn, definitely did. Get the fried corn. I didn't even know this stuff existed. I didn't even know you could do that! It was so good. But besides this, the crawfish combo platter was yummy, the etoufee was okay, and the cajun creole shrimp was good too. I don't know if I'd really go back unless in the area. It has a pretty cool vibe, so it might be nice for a date or to take out of town guests, like we did.
Quite the interesting operation! Although upon first glance, you might mistake this for a TGI Fridays, you'll soon realize that Blind Tiger is the very kind of friendly, comfort food-serving tavern that TGIFs is trying to emulate. Besides, Blind Tiger apparently pre-dates TGIF by 60-odd years, being a Prohibition-era establishment.
The menu has the standard bar munchies (nachos, fried goodies), but these standards are made better than average. There are also some cajun options on there, too. We all shared the fried mushrooms and these are outstanding because the breading is not super thick and pasty as it often is on fried 'shrooms (and then you know how it is when you bite into it and scalding mushroom juice squirts out at you). The breading is flavorful and they are pleasingly *less* greasy. The mushrooms are thankfully not spongy, but the perfect texture. AND, instead of being served with just that yucky ranch dressing that is the bane of my existence, they also include a honey dijon sauce.
As Gena C mentions, the vegetarian options are *not* listed on the menu. Your server will point out that they can make the étoufée without shrimp (nice that they don't claim the shrimp dish is vegetarian as many restaurants in this region do) as well as a veg po-boy. I ordered the latter, as I'm not a fan of étoufée. I just wish I asked what was on the veggie po-boy because I discovered it comes loaded with two of my most hated vegetables: onions and bell pepper. I would have really liked this sandwich if I didn't have to pick all that stuff out, because the rest of it was mushrooms and cheese. In general, I prefer po-boys to not be loaded with melted cheese (ie, I like them cold) but that's not really such a big deal.
Oh!! I took a bite of my friend's fried corn on the cob and wished I had ordered that, too. SO good. I mean, yeah, you can fry pretty much anything and it's going to taste good but I've never thought of having corn on the cob that way before.
Snuck in here during lunch break while in Shreveport for a conference. There weren't a whole lot of places to eat within walking distance of where we were, and this one looked interesting. I was so sad to not see many (any?) vegetarian options on the menu, and I honestly wondered if I was going to have to leave the place after I got seated. When I sheepishly mentioned this to my waitress, she said something to the effect of, "Oh no, we do have several vegetarian items that are not on the menu!" One of them was a vegetarian PoBoy that kind of hit the spot. I was so full I couldn't finish it. Yay for sneaky vegetarian options, and yay for the nice waitresses. Now if they'd only put some of those items on the menu...
Review Source:I always eat here on Sunday after I spend the weekend in Shreveport! The bloody marys are delicious. If Cajun comfort food is what you are looking for...this is your place. I usually get the etouffe, red beans and rice or jambalaya but everything is delicious! The mini meat pies are worth a try and the fried shrimp is spectacular and I'm not a big fan of fried foods. Good service...get there when they open or you will wait for a table.
Review Source:So what is the Blind Tiger? It's not the name of a forgotten blues musician who lives out his life in anonymity. It's not the name of a tai chi move that will help you impress all the chicks. It's not the name of Marvel's next summer blockbuster based on a hero no one has ever heard of. It's probably a restaurant/bar on the fringe of the "fun" area of Shreveport that was built into an old T.G.I.Fridays where the food, much like the atmosphere, gets the job done and is quickly forgotten about two hours later.
A group of six of us were in town for a bachelor party the weekend of St. Patrick's Day. Already, we were making mistakes that would probably have repercussions later on in life (at least in the form of amazing things we could carve into our tombstones someday) but one thing we wanted to get right was a place where we could grab some food and some beers before moving through the rest of our night of debauchery and depravity. We looked up some local places that more than likely would not result in us getting murdered and Blind Tiger came up at the top of the lists time after time. And it isn't hard to see why: for one thing, the place is a casual/fun bar to just sort of chill in. For another, the prices are more than fair - anytime I'm paying less than $4 for a Heineken, I'm going to be a happy man. And the food is not too shabby at all. But in a town like this on a night like the one we had, we needed something to just totally blow us away and this place merely just punched us in the shoulder.
We walked in around 6:30 on a Saturday night and had to wait a little bit. This is a great sign because if six guys can get in at night right away on a holiday weekend, either everyone in the place is brain dead or we misunderstood "restaurant/bar" for "local mortuary." The place is three levels spread out across about two stories, so you walk in, can walk up two stairs to the bar level and then can walk up four more stairs to this hidden dining room area where there are random gambling machines, darts and an abandoned "elevator" that our group got way too much use out of the more alcohol we consumed. Yes, that's right - apparently the staff judged our group (correctly) and sat us up by ourselves in this third-level dining room. There was a vacant table of eight on the first floor but in reality, this was much smarter for everyone involved.
The only problem is because we were isolated from the rest of civilization, our service reflected that. A busser came by with silverware and napkins after five minutes of us being seated. Our waiter showed up about eight minutes after that to take our drink order. He was at least very honest with our team - he didn't recommend the titular Blind Tiger drink, which is probably a slap in the face of management, but I respect that kind of honesty. So, to our waiter who was probably just fired by the owner after reading this review: props for you, sir.
Years ago, our dining room was probably "the" place to be. Unfortunately, it's not 1992 anymore so the gigantic big-screen TV resting in the corner that weighed more than our group of six combined and that had an awesome perpetually red tint to it no matter what was on the screen no longer has a place in the world. We had plenty of time to take in the TV, the "elevator" that was the focus of way too many horrible photo ops that should never see the light of day, the cabinets that were next to the dart board that were for decoration (as evidenced by the door coming off upon the slightest pull of the handle), etc. but when our food finally arrived, we were rescued from mediocrity.
Or so we thought. A couple guys got catfish that was decent. One got a shrimp dish that didn't set the world on fire. I don't recall what the other two items were but my Diablo Burger was perfectly serviceable. Average food, you know? By no means bad but you won't be rushing to the windows to shout the praises of the kitchen here.
And that brings up another interesting tidbit: our waiter let us know that the fried mushrooms appetizer we ordered was "put in 12 minutes ago." It came out with our dinner because "the kitchen is having problems tonight." That's believable since, most of the time, food problems are the kitchen's fault. That being said, I'm willing to bet the money in the safe that didn't open in our dining room he just forgot to put the appetizer in in the first place. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
Also: our group was invaded by another group of 10 and despite the party atmosphere, our two groups never merged. Part of this may have to do with no one wanting to associate with six drunken lunatics (totally understandable). Part of this may have had to do with none of us wanting to approach a woman, almost as large as the TV, dressed in bright green so she looked like one of the Mucinex germs come to life. Whatever the case, there's not really room up there for more than 10.
So, "average" wins the day, which is still a victory...
1st night in town...wanted some louisiana seafood...the shuttle driver recommended this spot...we had a sampler appetizer & fish & shrimp...the food was pretty good..the blind tiger drink was the best part of the meal...lol...the waitress (from london) omg was off the chain...she made our weekend...she was exceptionally friendly & real down to earth...we'll def go back here next time!!
Review Source:From what I've heard this restaurant is traditionally hit or miss on all of their dishes, that's why so many of the reviews seem to disagree with each other on the various dishes. I can only tell you about what my halloween meal was like...
First off, great staff. Super friendly waitress who went out of her way to make me feel warm and welcome when I was eating alone. I really liked their crawfish etoufee which had a little heat to it and was overall really good. I actually wish I had just ordered the entree of this instead of a little cup to start off.
I asked if their blackened catfish was spicy, and based off of some of the reviews and the waitresses response of "oh yeah", I believed it would be. Actually, it had good flavor but it wasn't spicy, there was no actual heat to it. It came with some "dirty rice" but it was the strangest dirty rice I've ever had. I swear, it tasted like it had been cooked with licorice, I don't know why, maybe the chef dropped in some of his halloween candy, but it was nasty. The cajun fried corn was tasty though, and the fish wasn't bad, it just wasn't "SPICY" as the menu promised.
Wish I had grabbed some of their bread pudding because I saw it when I was leaving and it looked amazing. I was able to have some Abita beer (go Turbodog!) and enjoy a tasty dinner, it just didn't wow me.
I've been to this bar/restaurant many times over many years and it's always a great place to eat or drink.  Everything is really good including the service and the prices are reasonable.  It's a great place for a Bloody Mary and lunch after a long night in the casinos.  My favorites are the red beans and rice, jambalaya, gumbo, etouffee  and the burgers.  It's hard to go wrong here.  It's also a great place to start the evening with a few drinks and snacks at the bar.
Food-3.5 stars,Service-3 stars, Value-3 stars,bar ambiance-3 stars
We just had 2 days off in Shreveport and needed some food type places. Â Our driver highly suggested the Blind Tiger and we went for it. I am very glad that we did.
We were all starving after having traveled all day. Â We started with an appetizer of the voodoo shrimp. Â Basically, fried shrimp with buffalo wing sauce on them. Â Pretty great.
We all ordered something different and we all liked our dinners except for one dude who had the etouffee. He complained of it being bland.
The rest of us had fred catfish, blackened catfish, and fried shrimp.
Portions were large and everything was good. Â Most of us opted for the onion rings which were pretty great.
I went for a bread pudding dessert which was pretty lights out. Â
It was all so good that we went back for dinner this evening. Â I opted for the Voodoo Shrimp as my entree. Â I liked it. Â
I would go back if I were in town.
One of the few places in Sbc you're gonna find authentic Cajun cuisine. I personally could eat their tiger wings(chicken wings-fried, mild or wet) everyday! I love their Long "Allen" Iced teas in the mason jars. My favorite entrees are the Creole Pecan Catfish(aah heaven!) its two hearty sized fried filets with a pecan breading topped with a creole mustard cream sauce. for sides i stick with the cajun fried corn and the jambalaya(just spicy enough!) Or I get the Fisherman's platter, which is fried shrimp, catfish strips, crawfish tails and crabcake. Service is usually pretty good whether we're at the bar or at a table. The bathroom is always free of urine stench, trash is not overflowing and the sweet tea is good too. Oh and they deliver thru gowaiter now!
Review Source:I'm in town from Dallas to do some gambling and the hotel concierge recommends this place for some good ole Cajun food.
at first glimpse, this place reminds me of Chili's or any standard chain restaurant, but don't be fooled. The grub here is fantastic.
BUT!, and this is a big "but" I do have a bone to pick with this place.
They were pretty much out of Everything!
Crawfish?
OUT!
I'm like seriously? I can go to any  Pappadeux in Dallas and they'll have crawfish, but this place that's IN Louisiana is out!? not happy :/
So I ordered some blackened catfish (which was very tasty) and asked for some tartar sauce.
Tartar sauce?
OUT!
That's right, a seafood place is out of tartar sauce. The waitress explains that they make their own there. If that's the case, then why couldn't they just make some more? Lol
Oh and the corn that was supposed to come with my meal? out too.
All in all, I wasn't completely satisfied but the manager threw in a free dessert on the house to compensate for our troubles. That was cool of him.
Oh yea! One more thing. I was expecting a piano bar based on the picture of a blind tiger playing one. No piano, and no tiger. What's up with that?! ;-)
The Blind Tiger is definitely one of the top Shreveport local spots. The food is good and cheap, the drinks are reasonably priced and served fairly stiff. The atmosphere reminds me of an Applebee's, but it's a great place to meet after work, shoot some pool and share a pitcher.
I'll miss those fried gulf shrimp when I move : )
(Writing this post makes me want fried shrimp right now!)
Been living in the Shreveport area for a little over four months now and not once had I ever encountered anything resembling the legendary Cajun cuisine that Louisiana is known for. I guess I just wasn't looking hard enough, because The Blind Tiger serves it up quite nicely! Has  cool bar/pub atmosphere (better appreciated during the night hours). We ordered the fried 'shrooms and a cup of their seafood gumbo. The 'shrooms are some of the best I've ever had; they come with two different dipping sauces, both of which are so good you will be confused as to which one you like better. I'm not a gumbo connoisseur or anything, but I thought the seafood gumbo was pretty damn good. For the main course I ordered the Fisherman's platter which comes with butterflied shrimp, fried crawfish tails, catfish filets, a crabcake, and your choice of fries or onion rings (I went with the onion rings---very good choice). Everything on the platter tastes awesome. So much so that it actually took some effort to stop eating even after I was full. But enough about the food. Let me tell you about their signature drink, "The Blind Tiger." Sure it may be sweet and maybe even a little fruity, but it's no "little girl's drink." The 32oz. concoction is mixed with rum, gin, amaretto, Bacardi 151, and something else I forgot. The forgotten ingredient is not important. What is important is that this drink tastes amazing and will jack you up something nice, so... Have fun with it! Oh, and the 32oz. version comes served in a cool mason jar.
Needless to say, The Blind Tiger exceeded my expectations and is definitely a spot I'll be returning to frequently. A word to the wise: it can get super busy in there. If you don't wanna wait forever, call ahead to reserve a table. Also, parking sucks. I recommend parking at the boardwalk and just walking across the bridge. The walk and wait will be worth it, though. :-)
I moved from Detroit, MI to Shreveport, LA and was in the state of severe culture shock. Â I wasn't finding any of that so-called Southern Hospitality and was really freaking out about the bugs, snakes and alligators. Â
Then I wandered into The Blind Tiger! Â I immediately felt welcomed by the staff and by the patrons. Â I hadn't experienced much cajun food and was a little unsure what to get that I would like. Â The waitress suggested the combo platter, a few of their best dishes. Â I was a Cajun food convert after the first bite! Â It was so delicious. Â They also have a solid beer selection, bottles and draft, and the bartender mixes a serious cocktail. Â It's got a great atmosphere and it's right at the base of the Texas St Bridge, in the Red River Entertainment District. Â
We lived in Shreveport for a little over a year and frequented the Tiger. Â Then we moved to Texas and it's been 4 long years since I've had my fill of the Blind Tiger. Â It's the one thing I miss the most about Shreveport (not the bugs, snakes and alligators.)
I've missed it so much I've contemplated the 9 hours drive from Midland just to get a cold beer and a plate of red beans and rice!
Even though I was on a business trip and expenses were paid for, the prices were not bad at all. Â
First off, I highly recommend trying either the Blind Tiger or Shreve Tea(red one) for drinks.  Both are huge and comes in a  nice mason jar?(however you spell it)
For appetizers we went with the shrooms and voodoo shrimp. Â The shrimp are lightly breaded and have a nice buffalo sauce to it and the shrooms are fried to perfection.
For dinner I ordered the Cajun Sampler which comes with blacken catfish, couple sorts of craw-fish, and their gumbo. Â For a well rounded southern dish try this one. Â Be aware that it is huge and you'll probably get full off your a$$. Â
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Also plan to get wasted so you can show off your singing skill during their karaoke hours at 10pm.
The lunch is pretty good. Avoid the salads, get a burger or a sandwich, especially with onion rings. If you have more than 4 people in your group, be prepared to wait a really long time for a table, especially if you don't get there before noon.
Bonus: You get to take your cup with you. I've worked downtown for over a decade so I have at least Fifty blind Tiger cups at my house.
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