Basierend auf 2.640 Bewertungen gefunden auf 2 Websites
Basierend auf 2.640 Bewertungen gefunden auf 2 Websites
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Amazing food Friendly and attentive staff Great place Especially the courtyard
Gerd Hoffmann . 2025-11-06
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I visited Louisiana for the first time today and I'm absolutely thrilled. The value for money is fantastic, the food is delicious, and the service is excellent and attentive. The decor is very well chosen and inviting. It definitely won't be my last visit to this restaurant.
Lieschen Müller . 2025-11-03
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The food was delicious, the service was friendly, highly recommended!
H W . 2025-10-31
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Always friendly even with just a small snack
Klaus Tolk . 2025-10-29
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Delicious, juicy steaks. There's a wide selection, including unique dishes. It closes at 9:00 PM on Sundays, but we were still able to finish our meal in peace. Unfortunately, the dessert wasn't good (the crunch on the cheesecake on the bottom almost broke my teeth, but the cream was excellent). Overall, a good steak restaurant with very good steaks.
Lale . 2025-10-27
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We spontaneously visited there yesterday. I have to say that both the quality of the food and the service were very impressive. We'd be happy to come back anytime!
B F . 2025-10-26
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Very nice steakhouse, excellent food, and super nice and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Kathrin Grull . 2025-10-23
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Great ambience, delicious food and ambitious waiters who enjoy their work
Anja Winkler . 2025-10-21
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Great, interesting food, I'm thrilled...
Reiner Jokschies . 2025-10-16
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The burgers are really delicious – you can tell that quality matters. What bothers me a bit is that the only side dish included is coleslaw. If you want fries or other extras, for example, you have to order them separately – and that adds up to quite a bit of money. The atmosphere is super pleasant and the service is really friendly. You feel comfortable and well looked after. Overall, a great experience, but considering the price, you should keep the side dishes in mind.
Na Ro . 2025-10-14
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Good food, very tasty burger, but only comes with coltslaw as a side dish. Other sides have to be ordered separately, and then the price gets quite expensive. The atmosphere and service are also very good.
P-J B. . 2025-10-14
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The wait for the food was good, about 20 minutes. Of course, we received our drinks beforehand. The portion was more than generous and truly delicious. Definitely recommended. The service was also very friendly and accommodating.
Andreas Kirsch . 2025-10-08
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We went there without a reservation during prime time and got a table after a short wait. The food was very good and plentiful. Good value for money. Highly recommended.
Klaus-Peter Schütte . 2025-10-05
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Great, great, great food. Fantastic! 100% satisfaction
Andrzej Marchewa . 2025-10-04
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Very delicious food, very good service, and very friendly and attentive staff. You just feel at home here. 🥰🥰 See you again soon. S.L.
heart prince66 . 2025-10-03
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Delicious steak and exceptionally attentive staff. Top!
Carsten Pupke . 2025-09-29
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Very nice ambiance. The food was good, and the service was very friendly and attentive.
Madeleine Stäubner . 2025-09-28
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Competent service. Very friendly staff. The food was delicious.
Dirk Wingenfeld . 2025-09-20
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It was tasty, but not perfect. (E.g., the steaks were cooked to perfection.)
Jennifer Schmidt . 2025-09-19
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The ambiance has changed for the better since our last visit. I particularly like the different design of the rooms. The staff is very friendly, albeit a bit chaotic, as two of our orders weren't recorded correctly, but this was quickly and professionally resolved to our complete satisfaction. The food tasted good, the potatoes were very spicy—you just have to like them (perhaps they should point this out more explicitly?), the burgers were good but could be improved. We liked the beef steak best. It was really cooked to perfection and very tasty. A criticism I expressed in my original review was immediately addressed by management. I thought the manager's phone response was great; thank you so much for that; it makes you feel taken seriously and valued as a guest!
Judith Braeuer . 2025-09-16
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Fantastic steakhouse with a great and extensive menu.
Stefan Matthies . 2025-09-16
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I ordered a 250g sirloin steak well done yet again and only got a 180g steak. The waiter then brought an extra piece, but it wasn't even remotely cooked, more like raw on the inside! The kitchen has seriously let itself down in this regard!
Ingo Beck . 2025-09-09
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Super delicious 😋 we'll be back.
Michael Groemmer . 2025-09-07
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A great restaurant with excellent food and very friendly staff. When the weather is nice, you can sit outside, but this time there was a lot of noise from the neighboring area (the courtyard of the Kaisersaal).
AXEL SCHMIDT . 2025-09-02
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We highly recommend this restaurant. Delicious food and friendly service.
Victoria Roth . 2025-09-01
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Highly recommended. We were there at 6 p.m., and despite a group of 80 people who had booked at Louisiana, we were able to sit outside and eat. We had tuna steak from the seasonal menu, and the food was fantastic. The service was really busy with the large group, as we weren't left unattended. High praise for that.
Franka Schneider . 2025-08-26
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We had dinner here yesterday. All the steaks were top-quality and super tender. A great recommendation. We'll definitely be back. Thank you very much. And of course, our server, Urban, was very friendly. Please keep it up.
O F . 2025-08-24
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Both the food and service were good. As is customary for a steakhouse, the chef asked for the degree of doneness, and it was truly accurate. The meat was almost on point. The dishes were appropriately seasoned. The service was excellent and friendly, helping us immediately. The decor is a bit bold in places, but that's a matter of personal opinion. The value for money is recommended. The location is also good. Nice and close to the city center.
Simon Hohner (SimonFromLocal) . 2025-08-24
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Courteous and super friendly staff from arrival to departure. Very accommodating and clean. We highly recommend the restaurant; it's excellent value for money.
Susanne Prinzke . 2025-08-22
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I felt very comfortable at Louisiana. The selected dishes—sweet chili spare ribs and fillet steak with baked potatoes—were excellent. The steak was cooked to perfection. The meat in both the steak and the spare ribs was wonderfully tender. The fried potatoes were also very tasty. Thank you for the friendly service. We'll be back!
Antjelope . 2025-08-19
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"Steakhouse" doesn't do the restaurant justice. It's more like "Southern cuisine." So the menu is a bit more unusual than the name suggests. I would go back.
Marco Horn . 2025-08-12
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Food was okay, service friendly
W t . 2025-08-10
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Very nice restaurant, not far from the Krämerbrücke
ondre pauer74 . 2025-08-10
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Great atmosphere, super friendly and helpful staff and the food and selection are top-class.
Jan Wiedemann . 2025-08-10
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A few days ago, the three of us went to Louisiana. All three meals were a delight, both visually and gustatorily. The Franconian wine recommendation was also very good. We would love to come back.
Steffen G . 2025-08-09
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Delicious dishes. Great staff. Very accommodating, always with a funny saying. Always happy to come back.
Steffen Maruhn . 2025-08-04
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Very friendly service makes you feel completely at home. The food is of very high quality and tastes amazing. The pictures show the cheesesteak and the cheeseburger.
Nadja S . 2025-08-02
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Can you recommend this place? Absolutely! We spent three days in Erfurt and had by far the best meal at Louisiana. Very confident but also understated service. The food took a while, but it was really good. The four rooms are all very differently decorated and have very different seating arrangements. If we ever visit Erfurt again, we will definitely come back.
Heiko W . 2025-07-30
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Beautiful terrace. Delicious food. Very attentive service.
Anja Ullmann . 2025-07-29
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All dishes are great! Great for kids too! 👍
Andreas Plötz . 2025-07-27
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Cozy and rustic Friendly service A fantastic medium-rare steak - super tender
Ch H . 2025-07-24
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It was very nice there. Good value for money. The steak was a bit tough. The vegetables and side dishes were okay. For a steakhouse, the meat wasn't quite as good as it seems.
Claudia Hasee . 2025-07-19
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We went to the Louisiana Steakhouse in Erfurt and I have to say, it was a real hit! The service was super friendly and quick, and we got a table outside right away. The food was simply delicious. We had the fried chicken burger (crispy and juicy), the Mississippi plate, and the rump steak with bacon and beans. The meat was perfectly prepared. An all-around successful lunch/afternoon that I can recommend to everyone!
Nina Melzer . 2025-07-13
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Megaaa delicious food 👌🏻Top service 👌🏻very nice and attentive staff 👌🏻Eating out is fun like this 🤩 I don't give the ambience a full star because I was still outside - I didn't go inside
Daniela Fuchs . 2025-07-13
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If you want the 400-gram rump steak medium, you should order it well-done. Medium means you'll get a nearly raw lump of meat!
Josef Thomas . 2025-07-06
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SOOOOOO...I was there yesterday for a BBQ with a handful of friends. And I have to say again and again...AWESOME!!!!!! We were warmly welcomed and shown to our table. Then it all began...meat, fish...side dishes...fruit, vegetables...EVERYTHING was there! And everything was SUPER MEGA DELICIOUS!!! The beef brisket...the salmon...well, if you don't rave about it. I can recommend it to anyone! We would like to say a huge thank you to the entire team. And we will definitely be back!!!!
Lars Pfannmöller . 2025-07-05
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Price-performance-quality steak TOP with * Funny and friendly dialect. You're guaranteed a second round.
ComHer ComHer . 2025-07-03
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Simply fantastic. Thank you for the wonderful evening.
CK O . 2025-07-03
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Yes, highly recommended. It was very nice. Not directly on the street.
Jördis Ellinger . 2025-07-02
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We ate at Louisiana for our wedding anniversary. Thanks to our reservation, we had a beautifully set table in white and red. The extremely friendly and attentive waiter accompanied us throughout the evening and fulfilled our every need with humor and attention. A definite plus. The food was, as expected, delicious and plentiful. You're happy to pay a little more for such good quality. We can recommend it without reservation.
Sascha Georgy . 2025-07-01
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Best Southern restaurant we've found in Germany so far. We'd go back anytime.
Josef Hoppe . 2025-06-27
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Unfortunately, the quality and portion size have declined drastically. Side dishes must be ordered and paid for separately. My meat was still completely raw inside (burger). Instead of an apology, I was told that this is normal with expensive meat. It's okay, but they could have asked beforehand whether I wanted a burger or a burger bun with raw ground beef. Unfortunately, I no longer recommend it.
Frauke H . 2025-06-23
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Very friendly and courteous staff
D. Zepter . 2025-06-18
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A truly excellent restaurant for fans of American cuisine. All meat dishes are tender and deliciously prepared, and the service is friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.
Birgitt Lothmann . 2025-06-16
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Super delicious food, quiet location and very friendly service!
C. L. . 2025-06-13
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We visited with a large group of colleagues and spent a wonderful evening here. Excellent food and drinks, served by attentive and friendly staff: what more could you want? I'd like to thank you again, and if I'm ever in Erfurt again... there are so many more delicacies on the menu that I definitely want to try 😉
Rene Boehme . 2025-06-04
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I tried the Mississippi plate, it was great. Even the vegetables are well spiced. The service is very good.
Matthias Bauer . 2025-06-01
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The steak was made to perfection, the soup too salty but still quite OK, asparagus a bit undercooked. However the waiter was a disaster. Not unfriendly, just completely neutral, uselles and with a I-don't-care attitude. He never smiled... Not once! Forgot to bring drinks, never came back to ask if we needed anything. We had to go to the front to pay because getting the check was taking so long. For that reason alone, I would chose another place to spend 70+ Euro per person on a meal. Shame really, because the steak was good :(
バルトシュ . 2025-05-30
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Very attractively decorated, the service was great and the food was very tasty
Christina D. . 2025-05-21
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What a steak! Mersteak isn't radio perfect. The side dishes are delicious, the sauces are superb, and the drinks are fantastic. We'd love to go back.
Roberto Cappello . 2025-05-18
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We were guests at the Lousiana yesterday and celebrated our wedding anniversary there. We received a warm welcome (as we have so often), and our table was beautifully set with a white tablecloth and candles (I mean, the other guests were a little jealous ;-)). As for dinner, the obligatory appetizer plate was served quickly. The main course was also served quickly, despite a larger group in the next room. I had a nice rump steak, and my wife had an entrecôte. Unfortunately, mine had a few tendons in it, but that's not the kitchen's fault, and it's normal for rump steak...so no problem. They even wanted to give me another piece as compensation, but to be honest, I was already quite full, and as I said, that's just how it is with rump steak, I knew that beforehand. Otherwise, thanks again for the lovely evening, and see you next time.
Michael Krüger . 2025-05-15
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The Lousiana is highly recommended!
J K . 2025-05-14
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We were there today. A very nice atmosphere! The front dining room with a bar has a bit of a pub feel, while the other two rooms are more chic but also cozy. The "beer" garden is great. We were all very happy with our food and drinks...including the vegans 😉 ! My steak was great! We did have one small criticism, though: the salads (no matter which one) needed more seasoning and were quite watery! Otherwise, great. The service was exemplary!
Stefan Winkelmann . 2025-05-14
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Great location for a great meal. The quality of the food is top... well prepared and presented. Our waiter was extremely committed, considerate and very friendly. Price-performance fits here. Many thanks to the entire team.
E. Drewicze . 2025-05-12
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Super delicious steak, sweet potato fries and sauces! Everything was great, service was very attentive.
Maximilian Reif . 2025-05-11
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I had onion steak. I think it would be good if the waiter asked when ordering how I prefer the onions and fried potatoes. The mojito was very good. The strawberry daiquiri could have had more pastoralized strawberries. Flavor was achieved here with strawberry syrup. I would still drink again. The ambience in the back area is modern and I liked it best. I can recommend the resteraunt.
Tom Oelmann . 2025-05-07
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I've been struggling with intolerances for some time. This was dealt with in a very friendly manner and I was given very good advice. Thanks to the friendly staff, I tolerated everything well, it tasted great and I felt great. Thank you
Kathrin Gorspoth . 2025-05-03
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Amazing place, with very friendly and helpful staff, very tasty food
Andreas Stroumpis . 2025-04-27
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We were craving a steak and found this place on Google Maps. It did not disappoint, the staff were friendly and kind, the food was delicious and there is a kid's menu. You can also ask for the menu in English. We had a great time and will definitely be going back for a special occasion.
Daniela Logroño . 2025-04-20
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Super friendly service. The food was cooked to perfection and delicious. The banana pudding dessert is a poem. Everything can only be recommended. Always my pleasure
Martin Willatowski . 2025-04-20
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Visited for the first time. Food was great, service was good.
Steffi L. . 2025-04-19
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Great food, great service, great ambience, highly recommended...we go to Erfurt once a year and will definitely eat there again next time! Children friendly...and a huge compliment to the kitchen and also to the very, very friendly conditions! We were completely satisfied and the visit there was really the highlight of the day! For so much quality, you'd be happy to spend more money!
Maria Wilberg . 2025-04-12
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I have eaten here a number of times and would love to come back. It has never disappointed me. I have had the kangaroo burger and the crocodile burger with sweet potato fries before and have not regretted it for a moment. My girlfriend recently had the BBQ spare ribs and she said it was delicious too. Furthermore, the service is friendly and they have fair prices. Enter into an authentic piece and slightly more modern at the back with a long fake fireplace behind glass. In the warmer months there is also a cozy outdoor terrace where you can relax. Highly recommended.
Tom G. . 2025-04-07
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Food was great, service was great! I can recommend it to everyone 😃👌🏼
Tim Löffler . 2025-04-07
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Nice atmosphere, friendly and attentive service. The food was very good and plentiful. We tried a typical New Orleans dish ( jambalaya ) and loved it. Price-performance ratio was also right. Everything was perfect and can definitely be recommended.
Mireille Krell . 2025-04-06
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Entrecôte is simply amazing. Highly recommended. Very good food and very friendly service. We'll be back.
L. L. . 2025-04-02
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Very, very good food, top-quality meat! Completely satisfied!
matthias fuchs . 2025-04-01
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Nice and cozy restaurant, the service staff was very friendly and the food was very well prepared and presented. The steaks were very well grilled and seasoned, the side dishes were delicious. It's worth eating here, especially since the restaurant is very well located, just a few meters from the Krämerbrücke
Denis Blum . 2025-03-29
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Top restaurant. Food great!!!! Friendly and the food came super quickly😊. Gladly again👍🏻
Dirk Kaiser . 2025-03-28
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Very good restaurant, nice and fast service, very good menu, the food was absolutely top. Very good value for money. We'd love to come back.
Thomas Drechsel . 2025-03-27
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Super nice staff and the food was very tasty.
Andreas Landmann (al-ba24) . 2025-03-26
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Classic steakhouse with delicious food and friendly service. The ambience wasn't really my thing, but the house is still recommended!
Kai Hölterhoff . 2025-03-25
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Es war wieder einmal sehr lecker. Sehr freundliches Personal. Preis/Leistung und Geschmack top. Immer wieder ein Besuch wett.
Matthias G . 2025-03-20
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Very nice service... Good selection... The food came quickly and was really good... The wine recommendation for an American red wine was surprisingly good.. Thank you for the nice evening
Kathrin Guth . 2025-03-18
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I ate a very good steak here for a really fair price. Good service
Christine Barron-Nowak . 2025-03-15
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Super nice service! Very accommodating! Food a little overpriced but very good quality. The prices of the side dishes in particular should be adjusted. The seats were wooden armchairs which were not particularly comfortable, but ideal for people who are very overweight. The ambience was filled with seasonal decorations. (Valentine's Day for us)
Das Gewisse Nichts . 2025-03-09
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Hervorragendes Steakhouse. Das Essen war großartig und der Service wirklich sehr gut. Das Würzfleisch war hausgemacht und das Steak war auf den Punkt, wie ich es wollte. Das Personal war superfreundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist mehr als angemessen.
Yvonne R . 2025-03-07
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Very friendly, attentive service. The food was very tasty
Rainer Eggers . 2025-03-03
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Very tasty food and great service. Our little family was well looked after. There was a children's menu, crayons to color the menu, extra cutlery and a high chair was already available. Disabled toilet and changing room available 👍
Florian Schlaak . 2025-03-02
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We went to the steakhouse spontaneously, without a reservation, and were warmly greeted and served. The food came quickly and was very tasty. We'd love to come back.
Veronika Weber . 2025-02-20
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The steak (rump, 400g) was perfectly fried and really good. Really great service. Gladly again on the next business trip
Stephan Forth . 2025-02-19
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We have been guests at the "Louisiana" for many years. For us as Erfurt residents, one of the best restaurants in the city. We were never disappointed. The food was always exquisite and the staff friendly and accommodating. A special highlight this year was this year's Valentine's menu. The kitchen has once again outdone itself with the composition, preparation and presentation. A big compliment for the kitchen and thanks to the entire team around Melanie Walter for the tasteful decoration and good service.
Tosca Gramann . 2025-02-19
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Dear Melanie, dear Thomas, thank you for the lovely evening. Food was very tasty, your employees were super nice. We'd love to come back. Sven and Sandra
Sandra Hahn . 2025-02-18
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Went here for the Velantins menu and it was super tasty! Service was very nice and we felt comfortable. Price/performance was great, clear recommendation!
Patrizia Zellner . 2025-02-16
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Terrific. Not only the steak classics are at home here, but also sophisticated and modern creations. Great and very nice service
Peter Durst . 2025-02-15
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Highly recommended. Good food, nice service.
Christian Dlugosch . 2025-02-14
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Louisiana has been around in Erfurt for so long, and yet I always walked past it, drove past it and never had it on my radar at all. When it came time to have dinner with the boss, who was staying in the hotel across the street, Louisiana was an obvious choice. So I called there with a bit of trepidation, as it had to be on the same day, and the nice colleague immediately promised me a table for 4. The friendliness continued from arrival to farewell. The food was absolutely great! Even your starter soup was absolutely great! Every colleague at the table has already visited several good restaurants and therefore has the right to judge, and everyone agreed that it is an absolutely great restaurant, with great dishes and great service. A short time later I went back with my partner so as not to withhold Louisiana from her. She was also absolutely thrilled with the good food and everything that went with it. So keep it up and see you soon🙋🏼♂️.
Nico Herrmann . 2025-02-13
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There were 4 of us and we all had starters and main courses. Every dish was very tasty and beautifully presented. Our service was so friendly and warm, you couldn't help but feel comfortable.
Lisa B . 2025-02-09
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Yes, stop by, treat yourself and don't forget to try the punch.
Carlotta Garcia . 2025-02-06
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Very friendly staff and very tasty food!
Jens-Uwe Quade . 2025-02-03
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After 8 years I went back to Texas and I can only say it was fantastic! The service was very attentive and friendly, my steak (500 grams, rare) was cooked to perfection!