Had a fantastic meal at Rusty Pelican! The Fried Shrimp Poboy was incredible and the beer was…read moreperfect. Cozy, casual vibe and great service. Everything was fresh and tasty. A must-visit spot for delicious American comfort food!

Very good Po Boys and gumbo but if you're adventurous try the fried artichoke hearts! They are…read moredelicious! The po boy bread was soft and the right amount of mayo, just perfect. The place is a gem.

Came here for Mother's Day to check out a new place for us. We were pleased. The food was really…read moregood for a place that seems to cater to music and drinks more than being a restaurant. There was live music and the band sounded good without being too loud. We had the boudin balls for an appetizer. Pretty standard now on most Louisiana menus, but they were done right. And I loved the spicy jelly it came with. A little different than the standard remoulade. For dinner I had the blackened catfish. It was delicious. My mom had the fried seafood platter. She said it was excellent. My kids said their food was great. My 11 year old had the loaded fries. He was not disappointed. The server was great. She was very attentive and friendly. I was very pleased and mom loved her Mother's Day Dinner.

I love the royal reds from here!! The service is great and the views are definitely worth coming…read morehere.

Delicious food, beautiful view and great service !!! The staff treats you like family.read more

Everything we ordered was delicious! Service was awesome and we got the exact table we wanted with…read morea view of the lake.

My wife and I live in Kenner and have been enjoying lunch once a month for many years with another…read morecouple who live on the North Shore. We have our favorites on both sides of the lake, but I recently read some great reviews somewhere online about Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen with locations in both Mandeville and Covington. After speaking with our friends we decided to dine at the Covington location of Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen. Inside the entrance, the restaurant posts their policy that you will not be seated at a table until all parties have arrived, which is understandable considering the huge amount of business they have. My wife and I arrived before our friends who were running a little late. The Hostess, Jill, asked me how many in our party and I told her four, but the other couple was running late and would be arriving in about 20 minutes. We took a seat in the empty waiting area inside the entrance. The restaurant appeared to have only one or two empty tables available inside when I arrived on a beautiful day. Five to ten minutes later the waiting area was full (approx. ten people). The restaurant was extremely noisy with all their customers enjoying their meals and conversing with friends/family. I noticed that there were approximately ten tables located in front of the restaurant in a beautiful covered patio, so I asked Jill if we could have a table outside once our friends arrived in about five more minutes because one of them was somewhat physically handicapped. There was only one empty table in the patio at the time. Jill explained that since she had a reservation in the patio for a party of eight that would be arriving soon, so she had been holding it for another available outside table to put together to accommodate this party. However, she said she would gladly give us the table. By this time, the waiting room was full of people and overflowing outside the entrance. I had given my seat to a lady and stepped outside to wait for my friends, who I noticed had arrived and parking their car. I told Jill and she seated us at the table in the patio. The four of us ordered different things on the menu, which were fantastic. Although the restaurant was packed, the waitress AND Jill visited our table several times to ensure we were enjoying our meals. Crazy Pig Southern Kitchens' ambiance, service, menu items (along with portion sizes) and prices were absolutely astounding. We were all very impressed and grateful for a beautiful dining experience. Special thanks to Jill who was abundantly pleasant to deal with. Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen certainly placed Jill in the right position.

I was seated very quickly. The staff were very friendly and checked on me often. It was my first…read moretime so I asked my waitress for recommendations. She highly recommended the Blacken Shrimp and Grits. When my food came out, it was a large plate with plenty of shrimp. The food was amazing. I got my Southern/ Creole craving fulfilled. I'm definitely coming back! I wish they would open longer so I can grab late lunch or early dinner.

Corn nuggets were the bomb. And that's beside a big plate of fresh fried shrimp and oysters with…read morefried okra and hush puppies. If you are from Louisiana, you know what I mean by it being fresh and fried. So good. Great dining area. Easy to get to. And super friendly staff. 2nd time hear and will return!

Absolute disappointment! The girl that took our order was a little, short, salty, woman aka rude…read moregrouch. And not just to me but to each of our party that ordered. And furthermore, the other girls were just attitudish. I'd say a lot of the employees need some training on respect, courtesy, friendliness. At the end there was a gentleman came and cleaned our table that was very kind and friendly. The gumbo was way too full of rice, flavor was ok, temp was barely warm. Potato salad was big hunks of potato and no flavor. Hush puppies were pretty good. Fried catfish was thin and tasted good but was strong tasting. Fried Mozzarella was awesome. And now to the reason we came in the first place. Crawfish. The worst! Dirty Mushy Cold

I have wanted to try this place since it opened. I do not know what took me so long... I even live…read morein 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.

Aperitif was DELICIOUS!!! To start, the staff were incredible. So attentive, very personable, made…read moreour 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!

I'd been wanting to try The Crab Man for a while because I've always been impressed with the brand…read morehe's built. He travels between Louisiana and Mississippi with his food truck, and every time I've seen him, there's been a long line. I arrived around 10:50 a.m. for the 11:00 opening, and there were already 60-70 people ahead of me. Even with that crowd, the line moved efficiently. I had my food by about 11:40, which I thought was a very reasonable wait considering how busy they were. Once you placed your order, they were calling names within just a few minutes. The staff seemed organized and kept things moving. I ordered one of the crab special, which advertised as including two eggs. I was actually really looking forward to them--I had even texted my partner beforehand asking if we should order extra eggs! Unfortunately, when I got my order, there weren't any eggs included. It did come with extra crab clusters, so maybe that was meant as a substitute, but I would have preferred the meal to match the menu. I also paid for two extra cups of butter but only received one. As for the food itself, the flavor was good, though not something I'd personally crave often. I also wish there had been spice level options since I enjoy my seafood much spicier. I understand it's a food truck, so there are naturally some limitations. I also hung around in the area and noticed they were still serving an hour plus after I got my order- with only 5-7 people in line. That being said- they had plenty, so no need to be there right at opening... Overall, I had a positive experience. The service was efficient, the operation was well-run, and despite a couple of missing items, I'd still recommend giving The Crab Man a try. Just be sure to double-check your order before you leave.

We ordered the variety platter, and added two more crab clusters. It was around $100 and some…read morechange! Overall I thought the seafood had good flavor, I wish we had more butter. It may seem to look spicy but it really wasn't, I was expecting more of a kick. We still really enjoyed this. The food truck had nice people at the register and it didn't take long at all to get our food.

We recently had lunch at Mande's which is my new favorite lunch spot. It's a little pricey for…read morethis diner style restaurant, but so is everywhere on the Northshore. My son got the boudin omelet which looked quite good and he enjoyed it. The most spectacular dish was what my husband ordered which was a special on the board--the soft-shell crab Benedict. Omg, that was amazing. I ordered the crab grilled cheese and I did not have high hopes but this surpassed my expectations. It was so overstuffed with blue crab meat and just a little cheese. It was out of this world! We will be back soon.

Look for the specials boards once you go up the two steps into the foyer and before you enter the…read moremain dining area. The boards are partially obscured by the large multi colored fish. Inside you are greeted with large atrium ceilings maintaining a New Orleans tradition of high ceilings to deal with the hot air. Wood floors and wood tables with matching wood chairs accent this North Shore location along with high hanging planter boxes over the bar. Every window has a stained glass piece of artwork hanging in it. I ordered their Crab Cakes Benedict from the specials board with Home Fries. Grits are available too. The crab cakes on an English Muffin with the eggs on top was super delicious and very filling to get my day started off right. The home fries were thoroughly cooked; nice and soft. Their orange juice offers two choices, regular and fresh squeezed. Service was excellent! I received prompt, courteous and friendly attention throughout my stay from all of the staff. There is extra parking on the side and in the back.