SHREVEPORT, La. (Ark-La-Tex Weekend) - One of the crown jewels of restaurants in downtown Shreveport is Abby Singer’s Bistro. The restaurant sits on the top floor at the Robinson Film Center. It’s been around for fifteen years as of 2023. The menu for lunch and dinner is full of delicious selections from soups, salads, sandwiches, vegetarian plates and burgers. A popular dish at the Bistro is the Burger of the Month. Some examples from the past are the Seafood Burger, Shamrock Shorty and The Firecracker. To find out this month’s burger, follow them on Facebook. Some of the other favorites include the Chicken and Waffles and the Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo.
Many know Abby Singer’s Bistro from their specialty cocktails. Each cocktail is named after a famous movie, film quote or character. For example, The Mama Mia features red sangria with strawberry juice and Deep Eddy’s orange vodka. Of course they have beer and wine and Happy Hour is Tuesday-Friday from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. On Fridays, try a Cocktail Flight with four different drinks.
One thing that makes Abby Singer’s Bistro stand out is that you can enjoy a dinner and a movie. Order something to eat and they will deliver it to you while you are watching a movie in the Robinson Film Center. Another great opportunity is the balcony dining. Sit out overlooking Texas Street to watch the afternoon community buzz or watch the sunset behind the church. It’s a fantastic view not to be missed.
The bistro is named after famous movie director Abner E. “Abby” Singer. He’s worked on classics like Death of a Salesman, The Jack Benny Show and Hill Street Blues. According to the Front of House Manager Nickie Roberson, “his way of wrapping up a movie was to say ‘The Abby.” Everybody knew then that it was time for the movie to wrap up.”
Visit Abby Singer’s Bistro at 617 Texas Street in downtown Shreveport. The bistro is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Regular lunch hours are Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dinner service occurs on Tuesday-Thursday from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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