With so many restaurants in Louisiana, it can be easy to just pick the closest one and go. While that may certainly have its advantages, there’s something to be said for going the extra mile for a delicious meal. This particular restaurant is a little off the beaten path, but their food is definitely worthy of a pilgrimage.

Extending for about 70 miles from Baton Rouge to New Orleans, River Road is known for its historic plantations that pepper the road.

Ken Lund / Flickr This historic route is certainly worth a scenic drive.

Along this road is perhaps one of the best hidden gems in Louisiana.

Mangkurat/Trip Advisor You’ll find Roberto’s River Road Restaurant in the small neighborhood of Sunshine in St. Gabriel.

Don’t let the plain exterior fool you, this will soon become one of your favorite restaurants.

Roberto’s River Road Restaurant/Facebook

Established in 2001, Roberto’s is nestled within a historic building that dates back to the 1850s and was once the J.J. LaPlace & Sons General Store.

GulfCoastGuy/Trip Advisor Inside, it feels like it’s been frozen in time. You’ll find the walls adorned with memorabilia from years past, a reminder of the history of this rustic little building.

Whether you join them for an evening cocktail or a dinner with friends and family, you’re sure to have a memorable experience.

Roberto’s River Road Restaurant/Facebook From the food to the atmosphere to the service, this place really does have it all.

The menu features an assortment of seafood dishes Cajun and Creole influences.

Roberto’s River Road Restaurant/Facebook They also have some amazing steaks and pork chops, too.

Whether you’re looking for a surf and turf option or just a hearty cup of gumbo, Roberto’s has you covered.

Roberto’s River Road Restaurant/Facebook The gumbo is incredible and you should absolutely get a bowl to start your meal.

Prefer fried seafood? No problem.

GulfCoastGuy/Trip Advisor The seafood platter is piled high with all your favorites, fried to a golden brown and seasoned to perfection.

Be sure to save room for dessert, because the king cake bread pudding will make your taste buds explode.

Roberto’s River Road Restaurant/Facebook It’s the perfect way to kick off Carnival Season!

Roberto’s is open for lunch and dinner five days a week.

Roberto’s River Road Restaurant/Facebook Tuesday-Friday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday-Saturday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

You can find Roberto’s River Road Restaurant at 1985 Hwy. 75, Sunshine, LA 70780.

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This historic route is certainly worth a scenic drive.

Mangkurat/Trip Advisor

You’ll find Roberto’s River Road Restaurant in the small neighborhood of Sunshine in St. Gabriel.

Roberto’s River Road Restaurant/Facebook

GulfCoastGuy/Trip Advisor

Inside, it feels like it’s been frozen in time. You’ll find the walls adorned with memorabilia from years past, a reminder of the history of this rustic little building.

From the food to the atmosphere to the service, this place really does have it all.

They also have some amazing steaks and pork chops, too.

The gumbo is incredible and you should absolutely get a bowl to start your meal.

The seafood platter is piled high with all your favorites, fried to a golden brown and seasoned to perfection.

It’s the perfect way to kick off Carnival Season!

Tuesday-Friday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday-Saturday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Have you ever eaten at Roberto’s River Road Restaurant? Let us know in the comments below!

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Address: 1985 LA-75, Sunshine, LA 70780, USA