Three Mile Inn

Parish: Ouachita

Image and information from FaceBook group “If you grew up on the southside of Monroe, LA”

Also known as The Three Mile Inn, The Siesta Night Club, and Waterfront Grill

“The Waterfront Grill in Monroe. This building was built sometime in the 1930s and was known as “The Three Mile Inn”. It took the name which is also a reference to the distance from 5 points where Louisville Avenue intersect today. This was also where the original owner had to receive a liquor license to operate. In the 1940s it became know as the relaxing point for non commissioned soldiers and boasted a glass floor just above water level for enjoyment of young service men. During this time it wasn’t uncommon to see Glen Miller, Ozzie and Harriet just to name a few. During the 1950s the building took on a new name called “The Siesta Night Club” with Country and Western entertainment. It would not change names through the 1960s even into the 1990s and was a popular hangout until 1996. It was said to be geared towards the college crowd.The building sold in 1996 and was purchased by Weemes and at that time saw a major renovation. In 2003 another renovation took place where a back deck which over looks Bayou Desiard was added which could seat 30 people. The Waterfront Grill is still open today and still uses college students for employment while attending ULM with most of them earning degrees while working there way through college. Thanks to the Weemes, employees, and the customers the building and history remain.”