Frequently Asked Questions

Social Hour runs Tuesday through Saturday from 4 PM to 6 PM and features discounted appetizers and drinks. It's the ideal window to enjoy upscale-casual dining without committing to a full dinner, and it's available every night the restaurant is open.

The appetizer menu includes standouts like Potato Beignets with smoked trout roe, Roasted Bone Marrow with garlic persillade, Crispy Brussels Sprouts in Korean vinaigrette, Steamed Moules in garlic butter broth, and a Chef's Cheese and Charcuterie Plate. All are made from scratch.

Yes — the menu changes with the seasons and uses locally sourced ingredients at peak quality. This means many dishes are available for a limited time, so repeat visits often bring something new worth trying.

Chef Anthony Felan trained at Le Cordon Bleu in San Francisco and applies classical French technique to Southern and Louisiana ingredients. The result is dishes like Duck Leg Confit, Cast Iron Rack of Lamb, and Herb Crusted Veal Cutlets grounded in regional flavors.

Yes — the bar menu features a dedicated mocktail list with creative options like Shhh! Hunting Wabbits and Feeling Frisky, along with Italian sodas, Bundaberg Ginger Beer, Abita Root Beer, and non-alcoholic craft beer from Athletic Brewing.

Reservations are strongly encouraged — the restaurant has limited seating in an intimate Highland neighborhood setting. Weekend tables fill quickly, and even weeknight Social Hour sees steady demand. Booking ahead ensures you won't miss out.

The Chef's Table is a personally curated dining experience offered both on- and off-site by Chef Anthony Felan. Guests receive a custom menu built around their preferences, making it an ideal choice for milestone celebrations or intimate private dinners.

Fat Calf Catering and Events handles everything from elegant seated dinners to buffets and station-style service. The team is the preferred caterer for the Shreveport Aquarium and serves clients throughout northwest Louisiana with fully customized, scratch-made menus.

The bar program features craft cocktails made with premium spirits — think Fig-ur-it Out with Old Forester 1910 and cognac, or The French Exit with Citadelle Gin and rosemary liqueur. The cocktail list is creative and rotates to complement the seasonal food menu.

Fat Calf Brasserie is open Tuesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Social Hour takes place during the first two hours of service, from 4 PM to 6 PM, with discounted apps and drinks.