I went to One Thirteen yesterday with the fam and will have to say, it's a great restaurant…read more It's basically a white tablecloth restaurant in a bit more casual setting to invite everyone in. The food was excellent, the service was great, and I'll be back in the future. Everyone in my family loved their meals. I had the Ember Black Cod, which was outstanding. They seem to be flexible in that you can order off the lunch menu at dinner or vice versa. Keep it on your radar and try it if you have not. PS Their sign is a bit understated, but it's directly across the parking lot from long time Mandeville landmark La Carreta on the W. Causeway Approach.

I really wish I loved One Thirteen. It checks almost every box: close to home, nice decor/ambiance,…read moreand great drinks, but falls flat usually on food and sometimes service. Their food selection is vast, but also highly limited in flavor variety. Dishes are not much better than local chains and priced comparative to fine dining in the area. The few things I have ordered in several visits here have been either bland, prepared incorrectly or covered in overly salty sauces. Their standout dishes are definitely their tuna and the complimentary bread, which pairs well with the ricotta. At our last visit, we were not assigned a server, and despite the restaurant being empty, waited 20 minutes for a glass of water. One of the bartenders noticed (blonde) and was kind enough to jump in and assist. She helped up promptly and dinner came out quickly. Our order was simple, a chicken in papillote, tomato soup and burratta salad with chicken. The salad was fine but not well dressed, and whatever I did get of the dressing lacked acidity. Chicken was well seasoned and tasted great. The papillote chicken was disappointing as it had no color and resembled a boiled chicken breast. I understand a papillote technique, but think that it should have been done on a grill or at least finished on a broiler for color, texture and taste. The accompanying rice was also sloppily put on the plate with little care. The soup was cold, but after waiting so long we didn't send it back. It did taste good though. Cocktails were excellent! Service is generally good, and we understand this can happen anywhere, but the food was not enough to make up for it. I've noticed this with several restaurant groups in town that open a more "upscale" brand within. They often do not have the training and staff infrastructure to support the more luxury outlet. This often makes it feel like you paid (insert fancy restaurant here) prices for (insert casual/family style brand here) food. We will continue to come back for small plates and drinks but generally skip dinner unless it's an invite or group outing.

Met family for lunch today at The Trace Neighborhood Bar and Grill in Mandeville and enjoyed it…read more This is the third or fourth iteration of a restaurant here and the bar area, dining room, and patio are quite nice. The location, directly on the St. Tammany Trace on Girod Street, is a definite winner. We dined outside today and service was excellent. We had a variety of burgers, salads, and munchables today and all were good. My Buffalo chicken salad was stellar; fresh, crispy, and generously portioned. They have a good selection of specialty cocktails and local brews, and the iced tea was good. Good things seem to be going on here. It will be interesting to see how things develop.

I came in for late lunch and drinks with a friend and this was the perfect place. We settled on…read moreapps and she ended up ordering The chicken Cesar sandwich. I tried a bait, and despite not being a big Cesar salad fan, did enjoy it. Chicken was flavorful, cooked perfectly and served on a beautiful cloves of garlic toast. Our apps were good. Chips and queso and flatbreads are pretty standard so they met my expectations. The Trace has plenty of menu options and beers on tap. I am curious to try their other menu items, specifically the main dishes. A very casual ambiance, we chose to sit outside and enjoy the warm weather. Our server was great and patient. He checked on us consistently through service and even gave our dog a water bowl as well.

Took my wife here for lunch after church and a late Valentine's Day celebration. They still had…read moretheir Valentine's Day special, so we each got it. My wife had the Redfish and Shrimp dinner, The Redfish was blackened to perfection and the Shrimp was tender, not overcooked. I had the Prime Rib dinner, and asked for it Blue Rare. It was actually Blue Rare and one of the largest slabs of Prime Rib I have ever had at a restaurant. We both got the cheesecake for dessert and it was superb. We highly recommend Boulevard American Bistro in Covington

Alyssa was our server and she was fantastic! She recommended the crispy tempura chicken tenders and…read morethey did not disappoint. Will definitely be back!

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.

Food was delicious and portions were great. Staff was friendly. The restaurant was cute. We would…read moredefinitely eat there again if we find ourselves in the area.

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 from Slidell to try this gem! Very spacious and close to the lake. Plenty of outdoor seating…read moreand service was super friendly and attentive. She helped with our decision making and helped us tailor our choices. We ordered wings a burger a taco plate and drinks. The fries were good but got cold quickly which is expected with shoestring fries. The burger was delicious and seasoned perfectly the shrimp tacos were flavorful and packed with shrimp and the wings were good. I can't wait to try them again!

We tried this place on Labor Day weekend, so it wasn't too busy. It has a fun atmosphere, beachy,…read moreand pretty much all outdoor. There are colorful chairs and tables and menus as well. It put me in the frame of mind of Key West. There is even a little sandlot for kiddos. The workers were friendly and efficient. The prices were not bad. The whole area is covered, shaded on those hot summer nights. We ordered food and in order-to-order drinks, you have to order them from the bar area on the opposite end of the bar. We got tacos and burgers. The drink was a watermelon cocktail. Everything was just mediocre unfortunately. I didn't think the tacos had good flavor, no wow factor. The drink was a bit watered down and the burger was just Ok, sort of bland, too. I think of all the places we tried while visiting the Northshore area, this may have been our least favorite. But it does have ambience going for it. It just needs better flavors in their food.

Today, we enjoyed a Valentine's Day lunch at Lumora Kitchen and Bar in Covington. Lumora is…read morerelatively new and is by the same folks responsible for The District in Ponchatoula, which is one of our favs. Located on Highway 190, Lumora has a stylish, contemporary persona that is decidedly upscale, but still possesses a comfortable, laid-back vibe that is quite appealing. Service was friendly and efficient and Taylor took excellent care of us. General Manager Josie dropped by our table to share info on Lumora and her visit was appreciated. There is a full bar and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. Today I had a Blood Orange Mezcal Margarita and my wife had an Ex-Presso Martini. Both were great! I highly recommend the Mezcal spice served up on the Margarita's rim in place of the standard salt. We then enjoyed the Zydeco Eggroll appetizer, which the pepper jelly garnish made truly memorable. I then followed with the Buffalo Chicken Pinsa and my wife had the Hot Honey Pepperoni Pinsa. Both were excellent; hot, pleasantly spicy, and generously portioned. We took home a lot of food. Although we had no room for dessert, several on the menu looked quite sumptuous. In short, Lumora Kitchen and Bar is highly recommended! It's a great spot for lunch, happy hour drinks, or a special date night. We will return.

The food was delicious,except the bacon wrapped shrimp under cooked. Unfortunately, the service…read morewas incredibly bad and really took away from the experience. We were a table of 7, ordered appetizers, and were brought the check immediately after--before anyone ever asked if we wanted entrees or dessert. It felt extremely rushed and unwelcoming. The servers were rude, inattentive, and made us feel like they just wanted us out of there. To make matters worse, we were overcharged, and my credit card was run before I was even shown the final bill, which is completely unacceptable. Great food, but the service needs serious improvement. Sadly, that alone would keep me from returning. Disappointed coming from southshore for Christmas dinner.. owner of this restaurant, really needs to get with his staff!

We really enjoyed Tchefuncte's!…read more They have their own parking lot, so it made it very easy to get in and out. You just park, the go inside, and the restaurant is on the 2nd floor. The service was phenomenal! It was for an anniversary, and they made sure to tell us happy anniversary, and add it to a little sign that was left on our table. Now for the main part: the food. Fried Oysters and Pork Belly - very good, if you get this make sure you eat them together (that was our "best bite" for that serving). Wedge Salad - one of the best wedge salad's we have had. The blue cheese dressing was creamy (rather than chunky blue cheese). It had crispy shoestring onion strings that almost acted as the croutons. I loved every bite that included lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and bacon. Delmonico Steak - this was probably our overall favorite item. Just a great steak, and large enough for both of us to enjoy. Redfish - this was good, not great. Would probably try something else other than this if we went back. Tchefuncte Potatoes - they almost were like a twice baked potato (flavor wise), but they are super creamy and fluffy and then turned into a lightly fried ball. Good and very unique. Crème Brûlée - if you like crème brûlée then you will enjoy it here. A classic dessert that was delicious. And to top it all off, the ambiance was great. It is right on the water, and service was very attentive.

Good food great service , ambience outstanding and super fancy classy vibe !!!! Brandon is a great…read morechef and all the servers so nice !!!! Thank you so much

Always leaving happy. Staff and service are awesome. Now when it comes to food, gotta love the…read moresliders and the steak sandwich (get the king cake pudding if it's out)

We paid a first visit today to Bistro Byronz in Mandeville and enjoyed ourselves. The Bistro has a…read moresvelte, contemporary, somewhat upscale persona, and features excellent service and amenities. There is a full bar and specialty cocktails are available. There was a big crowd on this Friday lunch hour and the surroundings were noisy and bustling, but all proceeded without a hitch. I'm watching my calories at present, so I had the Chicken Paillard served with greens in vinaigrette and braised vegetables. It was excellent; succulent, tasty, and generously portioned. Our party of five had a variety of entrees, including fish tacos, southwestern salad, and chicken Caesar sandwich. All were enjoyed. Our little one had the fried shrimp off the kid's menu and thought it was very good. Bistro Byronz was a very good experience. We will return.

I came in with a group of friends to watch the superbowl last night and we had a great time. This…read morewas a great alternative to hosting and we got to see a couple people we knew also spending their Super Bowl Sunday this way. We ordered the usual apps, drinks and burgers. Everything was good, but the onion rings were beyond! I would come back to specifically order them with an ice cold beer. The food was fine, which is what I am expecting from a place like this. Noting specifically special, but their service is where they stand out. Cheyenne was our server and she was great at remembering everything and serving us in such a quick and efficient manner. The reason why I am writing this is truly because we all watched the halftime show together and it felt like an experience I would have in my own home. The servers and staff hovered around us and the big TV. Everyone was welcome and just as excited to watch together. This was a truly special moment, reflective of the restaurant's hospitality. We will certainly be back!

It's a small chain with a local feel. The service is good, we sit in the bar area when we come. The…read morefood is pretty good as well - it's bar food. I recommend the chorizo queso - Yum! I never get a picture because I'm too busy eating it! We keep coming back - so that's something :) Drinks are on point!