I have wanted to try this place since it opened. I do not know what took me so long... I even live in the Neighbourhood! I love the ambience. The food is divine! The music was just right. It was nice, soft music, not loud and overpowering. Could still have a conversation . The waitstaff- very attentive - definitely going back!! Perfect Saturday lunch~ did not have a cocktail, but the food is top notch. We also got the heirloom tomato appetizer and I was so excited to get it that I forgot to take a picture ~ so delicious. read more

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Such a cute spot for a girl's day! We came here for my friend's birthday and it was so good! The atmosphere is great and the decor is so cute. We enjoyed the drinks and the lobster roll was delish! We also got the crawfish and mozzarella arancini to share and that was my favorite thing we got! Such a great place to come and get appetizers and drinks. The service was amazing too! Every person I encountered was so friendly. Def recommend! read more

Aperitif Spritz and Bites - Lobster Roll - Bars Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

We enjoy spending a night or two every now and then in Old Mandeville as a quick get away. We were at Dons and the bartender strongly recommended we try Aperitif for dinner, so we decided to try. It was around 6pm on a Thursday and we didn't have reservations, but they did seat us quickly. It got very busy very fast so I would recommend making reservations, I think we just got lucky. We were both dressed very casual in tees and shorts, everyone else was more business casual. I was comfortable but would dress a little nicer next time. We each ordered a spritzer - black berry and lemonchello they were very refreshing. As an appetizer we very much enjoyed the Pork and Duck Spring Rolls, so good I'd almost order the by myself for dinner. For our entire we split the pork loin, we told them we were splitting and they were kind enough to serve divided into two plates, the half portion was perfect considering we were saving room for dessert. Speaking of which - we shared the espresso over ice cream and decadent cheesecake. We will make Aperitif a part of our Northshore rotation next time we are back, yes it was that good. read more

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Aperitif was DELICIOUS!!! To start, the staff were incredible. So attentive, very personable, made our experience even better. Start with some lovely cocktails followed by an incredible spread of apps and mains. Cannot wait to go back and indulge again! read more

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This was our first time here and we will be back!! To start, we got the crabmeat gnocchi which was very creamy and had a good amount of crabmeat it in. For our entrees, we got the chicken piccata, which we were told was just added to the menu, and the burger!! Both were excellent!! The chicken was paired nicely with a Brie orzo and lemon butter sauce. The burger had Brie cheese as well and was paired with a smoky ketchup. Get the truffle fries also!! For dessert we got the Apertif press!! We got it stuffed with homemade vanilla gelato. It was delicious!! The donut was warm with a cold gelato in the middle!! We will be back to try their cocktails and more!! Our waitress was great and super knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. We loved the location on the lakefront and hope to be able to sit outside as it gets warmer! read more

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Wonderful. The food was delicious. The service was impeccable and the ambience was perfect. I took my niece and my sister-in-law there. The food was amazing especially the salmon. we don't drink so we got mocktails and they were wonderful. My waitress was amazing and the weight staff in general we're all very attentive. The owner was there and he inquired as to how our visit was overall 10 read more

Of course, who wouldn't love the location - on the Lakefront in Mandeville! Great interior. Excellent food choices. It was actually hard to decide what to order because they offered so many yummy choices. I settled on the duck. My friends had the soft shell crab and appetizers. We were all very happy. The portions were very large and well prepared. Amazing service. Another great new restaurant in Mandeville. No longer a need to cross the bridge or go into Covington for great food! read more

Aperitif Spritz and Bites - Duck - Bars Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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Wow this place has it all! It has the location and beachy like atmosphere with great views of the lake! It has incredible service, sort of fancy like. And it had great food and drinks! Bravo! We came here just for apps and drinks as we hopping from place to place on the Northshore. We did not have a reservation and we were there early enough that it was not crowded just yet, there was no one sitting outside where it overlooks the lake, but it was a bit hot so we sat at the bar. The bartender greeted us with a friendly smile. We ordered the flatbread app and martini espresso. The flatbread was not an ordinary flatbread dish, like I was expecting. The flavors all magically came together and this dish was really elevated. There was a BBQ sauce that was not your typical BBQ sauce, it was light, had a sweetness to it, and barely a drizzle on the fresh ingredients. The jalapeno lime crema also marinated the flavors of the pork and Tasso together, making each bite so satisfying. Even the bread was not tough or chewy; it had a nice soft texture and perfect way to serve all those ingredients together. This place was one of our favorites for our stay on the Northshore. Everything here as top notch and great! read more

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Had a wonderful pre-birthday meal at this awesome dining venue. The champagne we chose for our celebration was awesome. The owners were so attentive and made us feel so special! The tuna app was awesome. We had scallops and shrimp with the lobster special. Also chicken francese with the lobster special. Our waiter Grant was just so attentive and awesome! read more

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went for lunch.small size protortions, but amazing quility of food..will definitely go back.

Food was excellent. Nice wine with dinner and the service was great. Nice atmosphere with very friendly staff. Will definitely return.

We had a great time on our girls night! We loved the cocktail menu; they had something for everyone. Also, the arancini appetizer was amazing, and the mahi mahi was absolutely delicious. The food was also presented beautifully. We ended the meal with the creme brûlée and chocolate torte... some of the best desserts we've had on the Northshore. The only criticism is that it took a while to put in our initial drink order, but we also arrived at a very busy time. Our server was very nice. We will definitely be back, and we are planning to make it a triple date night with our husbands. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while, so we went in at 5:30 on a Friday. The host opened the door for us and sat us at a table promptly. My husband noticed the manager was clearly on a phone call with a disgruntled customer at the bar. When she got off the phone, she started talking to the staff about whatever that problem was, and that they need to do better with this and that. It was all at a volume clear enough for us to hear, so a bit uncomfortable for us. Someone came by and filled our water glasses but didn't talk to us or tell us that a server would be by soon, so we weren't sure who our server was or if we had one. Most of the front of house staff walked by our table several times and just looked at us. Hoping that maybe our server would be done with the team conversation soon, we perused the menu and kept waiting. After about 8-10 minutes of no one coming by, we left. Not a great first impression. read more

First time here and was extremely disappointed with our experience. We had made advanced reservations to celebrate a birthday and were asked to leave 2 hours later due to space for waiting customers . We were still ordering drinks and eating food. I did not notice on the website and was not told by staff prior to dining that our table was time limited. read more

I have dined here in the past and have never been disappointed. The vibe is a relaxed yet sophisticated on the beautiful lakefront. The bar and servers are first rate. I had the beef Wellington which was delicious. I look forward to soft shell crab season as they had been exceptional. Everything we saw coming out of the kitchen looked nicely presented and appetizing. It was nice that the personable chef came to the tables in our area to briefly chat. read more

Great addition to Mandeville Lakefront A fine dinning scene yet comfortable, intimate and fun. Fantastic creative food drinks service and atmosphere! read more

This is bar-none the best food in Mandeville. My wife and I visited this evening and were told it was a 45 min wait. We were enjoying sitting outside on the patio looking at the lake for a couple of minutes and the (I'm assuming) owner came out. We told him we couldn't get a table and he said - hold on, no problem and we were immediately seated. That said, the dinner was excellent. I had the Praline Crusted Salmon .. wow, it was the best I've ever eaten! Superb! My wife had the Softshell Pontchartrain - excellent also. Dessert was the bread pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I have a new favorite restaurant!! read more

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We had a wonderful lunch today at Apertif. Between the corn-breaded oysters as an appetizer and the soft-shell crab sliders, we were completely delighted. The staff were friendly and made us feel at home. As we were leaving the restaurant to sit on the lovely veranda overlooking Lake Ponchatrain, Hollis surprised us with Bailey's birthday shots. We were blown away and will return soon!! read more

This little restaurant in Mandeville hit all of the notes with us! The ambiance, the service and the food were all amazing! Make a reservation because this restaurant is a hot spot! Thank you to Caymen and Sara Sinclair for bringing this new concept to the Northshore! read more

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Delicious food and service! Place is adorable and love that you can sit outside too. Go Cayman!!!

Amazingly high quality food which I did not expect to find at Mandeville. Lake view from the restaurant is also awesome.

The food and service is a 10/10 - highly recommended! The staff is super friendly and our food was delicious!

Atmosphere is great. Owner is super friendly as was the staff. The food was disappointing though. This is my second time going back and the food needs to improve significantly before I go back. read more

Everything was amazing. The food, mocktails, and service! Has a great atmosphere and not too loud. Perfect for date night.

Nice atmosphere. Attentive waiters. Lovely view. Food very good but only two scallops was not very filling. The waitress said there would be four. Also, the shrimp that came with that mail or not flavorful and the texture was off. We eat out a lot and enjoyed the place, but you need to work on that one meal. My husband really enjoyed his steak, although it was not cooked like steak normally is at other restaurants. Was good though. read more

Food was excellent, fine service, spiffy ambiance. We'll be back. A nice, upscale addition to the lakefront.

Great decor and view of the lakefront. Very interesting menu. We ordered 5 different dishes and would give 4 of them a 5. Loved the drink menu and the staff were attentive. Only complaint is the acoustics. When the restaurant filled up, it got very loud and distracting. Definitely would return - prices are higher so plan for that. read more

Spouse and I went early (5:00 PM) on a Thursday for 33 anniversary. Food: really good, had the praline salmon. Expected more for the price. Service: wonderful, Maria. Ambiance: not overpowering, clean, trendy, lots of youngish ladies by happy hour. The "Lakehouse" affiliation is confusing. Same owner, new location. This newly remodeled structure is at corner of Lakeshore and Girod (next to Donz, a one time Confederate hospital). Bathroom sinks: I wish I had that idea before our granite remodel. Well done, will return. read more