Abby Singer's Bistro

A nice and intimate Wednesday morning family dinning experience while visiting the area. We met Chef Niema and our daughters loved her personality dearly. Our food was very flavorful and portions were plenty. The grilled cheese not pictured was also delicious. Lovely indoor and outdoor seating options, Would definitely recommend!

I am a longtime fan of Abby Singer's, the restaurant found on the third floor of the Robinson Film Center which is Shreveport's only independent movie theater. I will be submitting a review of that separately. I've always enjoyed Abby Singer's, but its recent remodel and hiring of Chef Niema DiGrazia have elevated it to a whole new level! It's very comfortable. I especially like the new bar area which is where I prefer to sit when dining solo. Nick and Tiffiny, the bartenders, are excellent and creative drink mixers. Now, about the food. It's outstanding. If you're in search of bland, boring food, this is not the place for you! Chef Niema is from the African country of Sierra Leone, and her food's flavor profiles show a strong Afro-Caribbean influence. I can honestly say that I have never tried anything that I wouldn't order again: appetizers, soups ( sorry Lafayette Foodies, I would put her gumbo up against any I had there on my recent trip), entrees, desserts. If oxtails are available when you go, do yourself a favor and order them! BTW, Chef Niema recently appeared on an episode of Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay, and she won!!!

I have not stop raving about this place since I had lunch yesterday. It's a flavor explosion in your mouth with each bite. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The outside view over downtown Shreveport was a vibe. Perfect balcony weather location for lunch or an early dinner. I can't wait to go back for dinner. The Mama Mia & The Color Purple were our drinks of choice.

All of the food we had was delicious. The service was very good. This is the best meal we have had in years here in Shreveport. This is our go to place as of tonight.

I loved the atmosphere at Abby Singer's Bistro!!!! Our waitress was welcoming and courteous... the Chief even came out to say hello! We went for lunch, and I will be returning for dinner and cocktails on the balcony!!!!

This was not my first time visiting here, but I will give you some insight. Overall, this place is a different experience from most dining joints. You have to pay for parking but I went with a friend at lower peak hours and found a spot not far from the entrance. When you walk in, you are greeted by the smell of fresh popcorn. The lower level offers 2 to 3 movies in a theater where you can watch a movie and order the restaurant 's food. I think that's a great concept, but the movies are not blockbusters. They may be hidden jems depending on your taste in theater. If you are not there for the movies, you walk briefly to the elevator and go to the second floor to emerge at the restaurant. As the doors open, you wait for the hostesses to seat you. We were taken care of by Tiffany, who played a duel role at the time of also waiter, and she was awesome. We were quite famished at the time and ordered the nachos and chicken jerk egg rolls as appetizers along with two bowels of gumbo as entrées. Nachos with beef were exquisite and definitely a new sensation to the taste buds. Don't expect a lot of cheese, but I appreciated a higher level of quality of chesse that you do not get the opportunity to consume daily. Please dont run away from the onions as they will give you a bite that sparkles. Trust me. The nachos were light and freshly prepared with a score of 8.9. Next up were the chicken jerk egg rolls. What a delight, I must say. Honestly, it's not even that I thought about the mix of flavors, but more so, the buttery taste mixed with the accompanied dip was outstanding. It also was plated nicely. 9.1 score. Next up was the chicken and sausage gumbo. I personally loved the dark roux, but it might be an acquired taste for some as a darker rue tastes a tad bit more bitter. In the past, their gumbo came with buttered bread. This added to the previous experience, but we did not receive any today. I was okay with that, and I will not knock them for the lack of bread. Gumbo was awesome to me, but my friend is from down south Louisiana and prefers a lighter rue. That being said she finished the bowel. Gumbo score 8.8. The chef was in the building and checked on us to make sure we were having a great experience, which was awesome. My dining partner mentioned it was her birthday, and the chef insisted that she was given a complimentary small bottle of champagne, which made her day. On a side note, seating is available outside to look two stories over downtown while you dine.

The food is wonderful. The atmosphere is relaxed. Parking can be an issue. You have to park on the street and pay a meter or pay at a parking lot. (Unless after 5 pm or on a weekend) Some items on the menu may be ordered to eat during the movie. Abby Singer's is on the top floor over a movie theater. I had the spinach salad with grilled shrimp. It was excellent! The warm bacon dressing was so good!

My wife and I enjoyed our first visit to the Abby Singer's Bistro. It was a random weekday so we pretty much had the place to ourselves. The service was swift and the drinks were just right. It was a beautiful fall evening so we dined on the balcony to catch the sunset. Soon after, our food came out and we enjoyed our food under the stars. Date night WIN.

An October Sky for an October night, wonderfully crafted cocktail by Baylee, great start to your night or a perfect movie cocktail.

Visited this place after seeing it featured on the news. I decide to go for lunch after running errands. I was seated quickly and my server was very attentive. I wish I had notes hear name. The outside was just was I was looking to experience and I had the Royale with cheese. Food was fresh and came in a good time (gave me enough time to enjoy my beverage and take in the view). I would definitely love to try again when in town. Maybe try the Flight Club! Check it out!!

Those boudin eggrolls are award-winning. They gotta be. Omg! It was hearty and so full of flavor. I could have eaten them by themselves. The sauce pairs very well. Nick and Marie went over and beyond with their service. I am so glad my cousin recommended this place while passing through Shreveport!!

The restaurant was currently in an event space while they remodeled. It was not great but not terrible. We were seated immediately with our reservation and soon met by the waitress for our drink orders. She returned to take our orders and informed us of a long list of items that were unavailable. They compromised and let me get a dessert item as a side for a small up charge. The Singer rolls are a must! I'd grab two orders as an appetizer. The dessert was delicious as well. The sauce it came with was not overbearing. The shrimp and grits had a bit too much lemon and it was served cold. The sandwich was decent but not anything memorable. We had one refill during our hour plus dinner.

This bistro is located conveniently downtown on Texas St. Its on the second floor of a theater. Parking was not too bad. There is street parking and a parking lot around the corner I went for lunch with a friend and we had two appetizers. The Singer Shrimp was very tasty. We also had the shrimp remoulade and that was ok. The fried green tomatoes could have used a little bit more seasoning. The service was great. All staff was friendly and our server was really good! She was super attentive! We went around 1 pm so the lunch crowd had came and gone. We pretty much had the place to ourselves. The patio area is nice but it was too hot to sit outside. I will definitely be back. Especially for the happy hour!

Excellent service. Located about the movie theater, I can see this being a perfect date night . Everyone was friendly fed well coming. We went as soon as they opened for the evening. I ordered the Monte cristo and it was pretty good. It was drizzled with honey -- yum. I am use to it being served with some sort of mixed berry jam now that would've set it off. My cousin had the wings + sweet tea & LOVED IT. The asparagus was a little small but the wings had a nice sweet heat kick. My other cousin had the mushroom burger wrapped in lettuce - she enjoyed that as well :)

Great! The boudin balls were fantastic! Cool vibe .... The chicken sandwich was spicy

Waited over an hour for our food. Could not get drink refills without asking multiple times. If and when they came there was either no ice or it was the wrong drink. The food was ok but the service may be the worst in the city.

Love eating here before the movie at the Robinson. They partner well, very clean, excellent service and the food is wonderful.

This place is not worth it . I barely want to give it one star. When we arrived it was 7:58 the waiter told us we had to put our order it by 8:30 before the kitchen closed. Ok no problem by 8:15 we place the order, he comes back at 8:37 and say I'm so sorry I forgot to place you're order. Can you give it to me again.. ‍. So we repeated the order. Then he comes back and said they were out of burgers. Really! So my husband order a cheesesteak sandwich instead. I ordered the salmon with pesto also garlic mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. It was the smallest piece of salmon I have ever received in a restaurant. My daughter ordered the basil lemon chicken was just ok. The collard greens were awful she couldn't eat, also the cheesesteak was awful. Floors were dirty . Would never return.

Tried this place out on a Wednesday evening. Absolutely love that they have outdoor balcony seating! Food service and drinks were pretty awesome also :) We tried the chicken and waffles. They were buy one get one free! Not bad at all! I tried the "life is like a box of chocolates". It's a chocolate martini. Presentation could've been better but the taste was divine! Will definitely be coming back here!

Shreveport is an underrated town, and spots like Abby's is a must for anyone passing by the area! The view is simple and sweet, overlooking the street and downtown area. Reserve a table for dinner here and you will not be disappointed. Not sure if their dessert flights are year-round, but we tried their holiday version which featured diverse, sweet libations :) Split the Tuna Tower, which is just flavorful enough to share with your date. But it won't leave you in a food coma for the upcoming movie you'll be catching downstairs!

Chef Tootie is an award winning scholar and executive chef here at Abby Singers Bistro in Shreveport, LA. The food was amazing! I came in, I was greeted with a warm welcome by Raphael. He and all of his staff members were kind and willing to work with my request; when it came down to wanting a table closer to the sunlight. Chase was my server/bartender. He was personable and professional at the same time. I ordered the Crispy Salmon with pesto, including two sides. (Garlic mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts). The food was DELICIOUS! Salmon was crispy on the outside yet juicy in the inside. Highly recommend!

I'm happy with their shrimp and grits and their coffee crumb cake. I'm not, however, happy with their appetizer menu. The one item that didn't explicitly state there was meat came with bacon, which wasn't great given we had a pair of vegetarians in our crowd. We had a very nice waitress and the movie theme (including the Royale with Cheese of Pulp Fiction game) is carried well throughout the restaurant.

The oysters poboy was quite possibly the nastiest thing I have ever eaten. The texture was like that of a patee . You could literally spread the fried oyster with a knife. It wasn't palatable. My parents Monte Cristo style sandwich kinda disappointed them too. This was a while ago and it's looks like the menu is new. And those items are both not available. I stopped by last Wednesday to give them another shot, and they were full. So I didn't stick around to see if things are improved. I will try again, cuz everyone deserves a second chance.

The seafood burger is heavenly. The smoked Gouda Mac and cheese was needed some seasoning. The service is always good.

This is such a great place! No matter if it's lunch (alone with a book), out with friends, or a date night, the atmosphere is always nice, and the staff is always pleasant. They update the menu when needed, but the "regular" items remain. The appetizers are really good paired with a drink from the bar, and the bartenders don't skimp on their pours. Some favs include the Fish and Chips, the Cuban Sandwich and the Singer Rolls. This place makes it easy to just enjoy a wonderful meal, or even add on a movie downstairs. *Tip: On a nice afternoon/evening, take a seat on the balcony overlooking Texas St.

We were in town for a night and staying in a casino. The fare there and in other casinos was pricey, but also not terribly vegan friendly. My boyfriend found Abby Singer's so I called to ask if they had vegan dishes. I loved that the person who answered was so knowledgeable about their food. We went and love the venue - it's atop a cinema and has a great balcony. We got there for happy hour so grabbed some cocktails. The woman who answered my call turned out to be our waitress, Claire (I think??) and said she was vegan herself. She was so attentive and helpful. We split a salad and I'm still obsessing about their pomegranate vinaigrette. My boyfriend had the duck nachos and the brussels sprouts with prosciutto. He said there were too many wanton chips on the nachos but the duck was divine. The brussels sprouts weren't crispy enough. I had the quinoa/Brussels sprouts/sweet potato dish with a white wine sauce. It was very flavorful, but the brussels weren't at all crispy and were actually somewhat soggy. I've deducted a star for that, but the service, drinks, and food were great. I'd gladly recommend Abby Singer's to people and will go back whenever I'm in Shreveport. I was really so happy to find a selection of food I could eat as a vegan in Shreveport!

I've never been disappointed with a meal here. During my last visit, I had a veggie wrap. It was ok. Nothing extraordinary. But the side of collard greens were phenomenal. Wished I had just ordered a huge bowl of greens.

Finger licking delicious shrimp and grits, and delicious specialty burgers each month. The lemon drop cocktails are worth drinking during happy hour.

Its been a few years since I have been here to Abby Singer's Bistro and this was the absolute first time out of the very few times that I had been that I had gotten full off of the fries, the Sweet Potato Fries. The fries were really good. They were seasoned with what seemed like a sprinkle of white & brown sugar, maybe some rosemary and parsley flakes. To be quite honest with you, Igot SUPER full offof the fries and brought the sandwich home. The atmosphere of the restaurant was spacious and FULL of tables and art on the walls, so if you were dining aloneasI was,you wouldn't get bored by looking at like a blank wall or anything. Let me talk about te wait staff. They were okay I guess, but if ANYBODY knows me know that I tip depending of the service that I receive. The person that sat me, I am not sure if she was the hostess or the waitress, maybe both, I don't know. I wanted to treat myself to this lunch because I had seen on Facebook that, the "Seafood Burger," last day was going to be January 31, so naturally I had like vey little time to get to this restaurant to try this burger before its "GONE," so I made surethat I was there today so that I could get this Burger. I couldn't take any chances of hoping it would be there on February 1. When the food came, I was surprised that it came out as quick as it did, because when I had been here before for lunch with other people, te lunch had taken forever to get to the table, so when it arrived like within minutes of placing my order, not only was I impressed but it was quite surprising. I first dined on the Sweet Potato Fries, which I got Super Duper full off of and drank a little of the Sweet Tea, that I had to seriously fix up. Ewe........THAT tea was Awful..with a Capital A. I was this close to wanting to switch my drink to water, which I should have done in the beginning. So with that they've gone down a Star. I asked the waitress about what next months Burger would be and she looked dumbfounded and said, "Next Month's Burger? Oh um I'm really not sure." I'm like, "Oh, okay well um ooook." I think that everyone should be aware of what the next burger is. Especially if it is the last day of this month's burger. With that. They've gone down another Star. My food wasn't in front of me a good 10 minutes and the waitress asks me, If I want a box for my food, like she's rushing me out of there. 1. I didn't know that they're open from 11-2 or lunch because when I asked for more sauce for my burger, he tells me that te kitchen is closed and the kitchen people does that stuff. The waitress seemed to be scowling at me from the time I walked in. So needless to say, No I didn't feel the need to leave a tip, because as I had stated earlier, that I tip on how well I was served. I would leave more stars IF, my drink tasted better, IF I had gotten more sauce for my burger, IF I didn't feel like I was being rushed, IF I knew what the next months burger was, IF I was able to get a to go menu, last but not least, IF I wasn't THE LAST customer in the restaurant area. I would have even left a tip as well. The next time, I will go to my Sushi spot that I throughly enjoy. Abby Singer's you people really disappointed me today. IF I return, hopefully things will be better, but god luck with that.

Everything about this place is what you need in your life. It's located in downtown Shreveport, above a cute little theater. There's balcony seating to enjoy the downtown atmosphere when the weather is nice. They have a wonderful happy hour with a decadent cheese plate for $10! They have a full bar with classic cocktails on happy hour and the food is to die for. The shrimp remoulade is my favorite. It comes served on a fried green tomato. The duck nachos are good if you're in the mood for it. Honestly, I could just come and have drinks and appetizers and be completely happy. The staff is so super sweet and the chef came out and talked to us. One of my favorite places to eat in Shreveport!

I have loved this placed for many years. At the top of my list of favorite dishes from Chef Tootie was the portobello steak and sautéed veggies and the vegan quesadilla. The head Chef has changed in recent weeks and boy can I tell. The creative vegan dishes are gone, and so is all of the flavor! Dairy and meat has been added to many of the traditional meatless menu items. After explaining my displeasure to my waitress, as a regular with specific dietary requirements, I was able to express my feelings to the Chef. What I do like is the new Chef's willingness to learn more and do more. I look forward to him learning more and becoming more acclimated to his new position. With that, I hope that the delicious and creative nature of the vegan selections will improve.

Very friendly staff and the food was delicious!! The new dessert menu was great too! So glad this place was recommended to us!

Classic downtown Shreveport spot. We had the Shrimp & Grits and the Brussels Sprouts entree. The grits are delectably smooth and rich. Highly recommend. The Brussels Sprouts were cooked great, but the cauliflower purée and quinoa was a little light. If you're hungry, get a bigger option.

Quaint little restaurant above a movie theater. Rest of menu looks good! Large portions and good prices. Would definitely come back and try something again, was just not blown away by it.

Roast beef sandwich, bad. Service was slow. Everyone else complained about their food.

I was in town for work and had a difficult time finding anything that wasn't overly fried or sautéed in butter! I stumbled against this place and quickly loved the menu. The atmosphere was great and relaxed and the waitstaff was very kind and they almost always knew the customers! Meaning people are constantly coming back. I got the stuffed portobello mushroom because I was trying to be a little healthy, but all around me I saw everyone order amazing looking food that came in good sized portions. I wish the mushroom had more flavor on its own rather than having to eat every bite with some goat cheese in order for the mushroom to taste better. Overall, I would come back to this place on any future visits, but would order something else.

So, this is a mixed bag for me. I honestly had to let this sink in. Firstly, staff is great, location is very neat and overall an experience in itself. The issue I have is this, I feel the location is taking a little too much advantage of their locale and uniqueness. Sure, the menu is quite appetizing and unique it simply doesn't boast the price point in many regards. The most recent menu I found online was no way close to the price increase at the restaurant. The appetizers while tasty I hardly felt OK paying their reduced happy hour price and there is zero way I would have paid those quite hefty full prices. The entrees (I got the sandwich of the month) seemed like a good idea on paper but execution was a bevy of flavors that simply didnt mesh well. Now, I want to return, and I know it sounds stingy on prices but I will let everyone else be the judge. It was a nice date night idea and will likely do it again, but just can't help but not feel good it overall.

Everything we tried was excellent! This included the kids food which came with fresh fruit cups. The shrimp and grits lived up to the hype (thanks Yelp)! We also tried the duck nachos (served with goat cheese and topped with cilantro). Service was also great, I enjoyed the Commotion (APA) beer recommendation. If you're in Shreveport, visit this restaurant, we'd definitely return.

Abby Singer's is a full-service bistro and bar located on the second floor of The Robinson Film Center and features an intimate, inviting atmosphere and Shreveport's only public dining balcony -- and the food... the food is FANTASTIC. I was in town on a business trip and was invited here and looking at it, I hadn't expected a lot; but, boy was I mistaken. Every dish we tried was wonderful, the waitstaff was pleasant and helpful, and the lovely evening on the balcony was a great topping. We had: Duck Confit Salad -fresh blackberries and raspberries, pecans and Dijon vinaigrette -- wonderful. Goat Cheese Tartlets-savory tartlets with smoked tomato -- wonderful. Crabstuffed Avocado-pimenton aioli, apple-smoked lardon -- out of this world. Three-Cheese Tortellini -- the best I've had anywhere. And a host of other dishes that all were fantastic. One word of advice/caution -- it apparently can get VERY busy in the hour just before a movie shows in the film center and the waitstaff did say that although they do their best, it often overwhelms them and the kitchen... do yourself a favor, either arrive a couple hours before the movie, or go DURING a movie and let the kitchen and waitstaff treat you to perhaps the best meal you'll ever have (seriously).

Linda and Ed: Excellent Shrimp and Grits. Husband had Gumbo, chicken salad sandwich and salad. He said the Gumbo was the best he ever had and the sandwich was great also.

Love this place! Love to have drinks on the balcony looking out at the city and have some of their great food before seeing a movie!

This place is really nice! The customer service was excellent!!! The menu offered a lot of my favorites. The restaurant atmosphere inside was cozy with a vintage feel! We sat outside on the balcony and the view was nice and weather was awesome! I order the shrimp and cheese girts with a creole sauce. It was YUMMY!! My husband order the burger of the month.. The "Monster Burger" it was juicy patty, andouille sausage, sauté mushrooms, purple onions, lettuce, tomato, and two types of cheese. The sweet tea was great! We meet the executive chef she was very hospitable. I highly recommend this place!!!

Fantastic service. Was a little disappointed that the "after 5pm" menu wasn't available due to a recent kitchen fire, but they made up for with the cheeseboard and tuna salad-So good! We had a large group and our server was prompt and met all of our needs timely. I particularly liked how inexpensive it was in comparison to the quality we received. Awesome vibe. Will be back!

I love the location, and the wait staff has always been friendly. The food is decent - the steak and fries, and shrimp and grits are my favorites. Don't waste your time on the chicken and waffles unless you want to drown everything in the syrup/sauce - by themselves, it's ho-hum. The charcuterie was....odd. I have no other words to describe it - it's as if they ran out of items, so they threw the kitchen sink on the board and hoped it stuck. It didn't. The service is incredibly slow - we've stopped trying to go before our movie. The bar is great. We will continue to visit Abbey Singer's - just after our movie.

Sat here for 11 mins before water was brought to me. The appetizer took 39 minutes to come out. Granted that it is busy for the Shreveport Art Walk... but i came by myself and sat right beside the bar. I ordered moscato. I also ordered "duck nachos". The food was gross.

Walked in on a Wednesday night. Asked for a table for 5. The waitress told me they didn't have space for us. I asked her "does that mean we need to leave?" She told me again "we can't accommodate a table for 5 tonight". No apologies or anything. Bummer. The place looked good.

Great menu and great service. Loved this place above the theatre. Smelling the popcorn upon entering just whetted my appetite. We tried several appetizers- all good. Entree was excellent.

Glad I found this place in downtown Shreveport in the movie house. You take the elevator to the upper level and it has a lovely balcony seating area too. Great ambience and decor. Friendly servers. The most delicious shrimp and grits I've ever tasted. The grits is creamy, not over cheesy and the shrimps are perfectly cooked, wish there's 1 or 2 more shrimp in it. Definitely would want to come back and try other things if I'm in downtown again.

The food here is trash. Great presentation and the atmosphere is nice but the food taste horrible. I don't think they use seasoning at all! I ordered the burger of the month & the meat has absolutely NO seasoning and neither did my friends catfish and red beans and rice. The server was a bit rude after my friend decided to send her food back but the manager came and took care of everything. Just don't let the way the food looks fool you. It looks great but taste horrible.

Hands down the best restaurant in Shreveport! Have been here many times and only had amazing meals. Tootie is amazing, keeps an eye on the kitchen and interacts with guests. If you want the best food in Shreveport, just come here!

Oh my gosh! The shrimp and grits and gumbo was amazing!!!!!!! What can I say. The creaminess of the grits were to live for. I can't say anything but great things. Can't wait to try more of the menu. Wonderful little spot.

This place is AMAZING! I came here for a co-workers going away Luncheon and I was definitely impressed. This is the best food I've had in the Shreveport/Bossier City area since I have been here. I ate the Shrimp and Grits my first visit. I came back 3 days later and shared a Shrimp and Grits entree, Bone-In Pork Chop entree and Seafood Gumbo! I was in heaven. Please please please try the food here. I've been living in this area for two years and had no clue this place existed. Two thumbs up!!

Wonderful dining experience! We had the Singer Rolls for an appetizer (absolutely delicious) and we had Shrimp and Grits for our entree. I had decided I wasn't leaving there without having the Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese, so I got that as well. The only downside to our experience is that we live 170 miles away and cannot go here as often as we would like!

Was in Shreveport just for the night after a long day of travel on a charter bus and desired a hot, civilized meal. Abby Singer's fit the bill in so many ways! Easy location, excellent service, balcony terrace tables, delicious food. I had the fennel salad which contained some beautiful grapefruit supremes and a simple lemon/EVO dressing. Mine was missing the promised Parmesan shavings, but it wasn't a significant enough omission to keep me from wolfing it down. Refreshing. Followed the salad with Shrimp & Grits. Gorgeous dish, great portion and creamy texture. Shrimp were slightly tough - my theory is they continued to cook once positioned in the hot grits/sauce. Again a minor infraction in an otherwise satisfying plate of comfort food. All things considered, I had a beautiful experience and would surely visit again if I found myself in The Shreve!

Okay, so food and service when I have been here before have been very good. But tonight when I had made a reservation they acted like I had not and told me I could not get a table for my party. This is the same hostess who had been rude to us previously, basically telling us we should go somewhere else. I'm not sure who manages this place but you 1. Need to check your messages on the damn answering machine or don't have one. 2. Maybe should think about replacing the hostess.

Major improvements since my last review, years ago. Excellent service, drinks & food. I wish you weren't so quick to close early when it's not busy, though. But overall very good. Now just stay open on Sunday & Monday!!!

Glad this place has made it through the years, through transformations, menu changes and staff tag teams. It seems that they have simplified their menu somewhat and that is fine, you have to find what works and what doesn't. Love the Royale with Cheese burger and chicken with waffles, how could you go wrong. This place has an ambience all of its' own and I love the balcony-patio! A great place to dine and/or have drinks. I also enjoy taking said drinks into the Robinson Film Center theater below, for a film. There is also an off-chance that when visiting this establishment, you might see a star from any list be it A through D. I also enjoy their movie-themed drinks and food offerings! Support Abby Singer's and support the Robinson Film Center!