Immediately greeted when we walked in. Friendly dudes at the counter. First time here. Won't be…read morethe last. My shrimp poboy special was AMAZING and the bread was soft and delicious. So many places have bread sharp enough to nick my gums. This one was on point! My kid (13) wanted a burger. It was HUGE. Honestly one of the biggest, I've seen. The ambiance is low-key and definitely local feeling.

Good food, mediocre service. We came on a slow Saturday…read moreafternoon and ordered the fried soft shell crab platter and fried oyster platter. The interior was interesting with lots of motivational crawfish quotes. Unfortunately, they did not have crawfish available, they must have sold out from when I called earlier in the morning and they confirmed they had crawfish. The softshell crab was pricy, but was very fresh and tasty. The oysters were fine in taste but plentiful. Each comes with 2 sides. The sides we ordered were 2sides of fried okra, a potato salad, and sweet potato fries. All of the sides were fried to perfection and had sufficient seasoning and texture. The main issue was that our waiteress forgot our utensils for a solid 10 minutes. Not a huge issue, but a slight disappointment.

Absolutely love this local restaurant! Good, consistent, and I would argue the best sweet potato…read morefries around! I appreciate the self-serve soft drinks and tea. Convenient and a family-favorite local spot.

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.

Absolutely sucks. Someone was bragging about the burgers saying they were very good. They're…read morehorrible. Paper thin and dry. You would think they were running out of potatoes with the scraps of fries they would put on the plate. The owners are there, not paying attention to the product coming out of the kitchen, seems like they're doing this just for fun and it's really not a good experience whatsoever.

The meal is always amazing every time we go. The view is awesome and the owners are wonderful…read morepeople.!

It's a wonderful dining experience at Rip's. There is a beautiful view, excellent service and…read morewonderful menu choices.

They did the best that they could to accommodate our large family. We had to bunch ourselves into…read moretwo groups. But both tables were next to each other. I certainly appreciate them making it work. Crazy Pig has an excellent menu for breakfast with lots of different options We went on a Sunday morning I got one of the omelettes I think mine was the lean omelette Everything comes with bread and or biscuit I can't eat bread or biscuit so our waiter offered me avocado and tomatoes, which were a perfect choice to go with my omelette Most restaurant places that I've been to usually just remove the item without offering a substitution I was so happy with the alternate options I spoke with the owner to let her know that I appreciate having the tomato and the avocado instead of the bread and the biscuit. Then she told me that they just had a class on food allergies This is really exceptional that a restaurant is taking up their own initiative to learn about food allergies so that they can service their customers with better care While the food is definitely excellent with the capacity to offer different options for the different dietary needs that people have and the staff is educated, I just wish that they had better coffee at the Mandeville location like a cappuccino or a café latte Still an excellent choice

Really cute spot. Food and service were great. Definitely will be back. I've already recommended it…read moreto a couple friends. ha

BIG building is WAY TOO nosey! Hard floors, hard/high ceiling. UGH! I left the place and didn't…read morestay.

This is, hands down, my favorite place to eat when I visit this area. To be honest, I'm kind of…read moresad, because the business moved across the street to a new amazing building. The new building and store is amazing. Why am I sad? Because I loved the small place they had before (across the street). But im so happy for the owners, as they deserve all the good business they can get. You can buy fresh seafood to take home, or sit in the restaurant and eat from a huge menu of options. It's impossible to get something you don't enjoy. A huge congrats and blessing to the owners at their new location. It's a casual, fun eatery with great food. Guaranteed!

Pretty cocktails, food and views! Friendly staff, dog friendly as well. We stopped here on our…read morehouse hunting trip, this dining experience makes moving to Louisiana more comforting!

Aperitif has all the bones of a great spot. The location is phenomenal, with excellent views of the…read morelake, especially from the front patio. We were greeted warmly when we walked in and seated quickly, and the service throughout the meal was top notch. Everyone who served us was incredibly kind and helpful. The interior relies pretty heavily on the lake views, but it's still a comfortable and inviting spot for dinner or a drink. For an appetizer, we tried the crabmeat gnocchi, which was absolutely delicious and something I'd happily order again. For entrees, we had the hamburger and the salmon. Both were very good, although the salmon was the standout and definitely something we'd come back for. The burger came with a salad that was extremely tasty, but it was served in one of the most frustrating bowls I've ever encountered in my dining life. It was basically like trying to eat out of a spinning top. Maybe that's part of the charm.. keeping you fully engaged in the dining experience. For dessert, we had the Aperitif Press with coffee gelato. Again, very tasty, although I thought the donut pastry was just missing a little something. Overall, we're very happy we tried Aperitif and will definitely be back. We'd recommend it to anyone, with one caveat: bring your best focus when attempting to eat the salad.

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.

I am very sorry to give such a low review of a local restaurant. I have been here several times but…read moretoday took guests. We arrived on a Sunday before 8 am. We were greeted by a wonderful young lady who looked around at all the empty tables and said, "Sit anywhere!" We looked around at all the available tables and chose a round four seater by the door. As we were sitting down, an older lady who appeared to be the manager said not that one! You have to sit at a square table. I looked around and only four of the 12 tables in the room had guests. I asked why and she said it is a rule because if a group of five or more come in they need the round table. I looked at three large round empty tables that could seat five or more. I asked to speak to the manager or owner and she replied she is not here and walked off. We went to a square table and had our meal. Only two other people came in while we were there and the same lady told them to sit anywhere. The food was good, the young people who served us were excellent but the manager was rude, devoid of any concept of the importance of good customer service and unyielding in her effort to follow her rule. Had I been alone, I would have left. I definitely will not go back.

The food and service here are both so good! We go here almost every morning for breakfast. The…read morestaff is so attentive, friendly, and welcoming. The food is consistently good. I highly recommend Mande's!

This place was amazing. Our server / Host Grace was beyond…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, kind and very attentive. The GM and cooks also were personable and welcoming. Food was fresh and cooked to perfection. Portions were generous. Mac n cheese was mouth watering. Im not a big tipper as a rule. Usually dont feel people care enough. I gave the cook a tip and extra big to Grace. So worth every penny. Oh, and dessert was decadent and fresh. Nice view of Lake Pontchartrain. If it didn't have so much rain.

My wife and I did a Friday lunch at Pat's Rest Awhile in Mandeville. Pat's is a handsome presence…read moreoverlooking Lake Pontchartrain and features a comfortable 2nd floor dining room and outdoor deck; both reached by stairs and elevator. There is also a small dedicated bar area that also serves the restaurant. Service is both friendly and efficient, and although the somewhat small dining room can get rather crowded, it is tasteful and comfortably casual. Pat's offers fresh seafood, oysters, steak, ribs, salads, appetizers, and sandwiches. Service was a little slow, but the staff was dealing with a crowd. We both had Caesar salads with chicken and they were good. Price points were somewhat high on some items, but overall food quality and ambiance are good.