MAY 2026 Anniversary Vacation Part 4A: NOLA Southern Grill in Slidell, LA. We were in Oyster Heaven last night at NOLA Southern Grill. It's a Hidden Gem nestled in Slidell, LA. We like to sit at the bar in restaurants and chat with people. Last night, we enjoyed chatting with the bartender Carol and her friend who is another local. I started off with a killer dirty martini! Carol knows how to make a good one! She, the cooks and entire staff are so appreciated! They were a lot of fun. Carol was so nice, very attentive and saw to every need of her customers. They offer Happy Hour 3-6:00 which included OYSTERS, raw or chargrilled! So I had both...raw and chargrilled. Terry stuck with the grilled. The raw oysters were amazing! Plumper, meatier, creamy and mild and less briny than East Coast NC and VA oysters. These are the kind of oysters you also want to fry! They were so perfect and so delicious! Next came out the Chargrilled Oysters...drenched and grilled with a melted Parmesan, Garlic, Herb Butter Sauce and served with slices of warm, garlic French bread to sop up the hot butter sauce that pooled at the bottom of the tray. Oh my oh my oh my! Shut the front door OUTSTANDING! Terry and I relished every single bite, I may have been moaning as I kept saying how delicious they were. Perfection on an oyster shell. We shared 2 doz chargrilled plus I had a doz raw with cocktail sauce and freshly grated horseradish. I seriously think I could have had more oysters! Terry also ordered their fried mushrooms, best we ever had! We ate like Kings and Queens. Dragos is on our list to go to but if we don't make it there this time, I'm so happy with NOLA Southern Grill's chargrilled oysters, I'm good, I don't need to go. I would like to compare the chargrilled oysters though, we shall see. But in the meantime....move over Dragos! NOLA Southern Grill has entered the building! Let's what we can get into trouble with later today in NOLA. I have my list! read more

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Happy Hour happy hour happy hour one of the best in town no question. [3-6] Great food great prices Grilled oysters Cold beer Happy hour prices solid! read more

Service was spectacular. Sally was attentive and kept checking on us throughout our meal. Food was great too! App that stood out was shrimp!

We've had brunch here a few times, and it doesn't disappoint. If you like Bottomless Mimosas, they have a variety to choose from - Orange, pineapple, sunrise or poinsettia. They also have a mimosa flight. We don't do appetizers so I can't comment on those. But the entrees are good. We've had the Breakfast Bowl, Chicken & waffles, the everyday breakfast and the burger. My sister had the omelette with etouffee sauce and wasn't impressed with the sauce and the shrimp were frozen which isn't a good thing in Louisiana. Lol. But the hashbrown casserole and cheesy grits are amazing! Nice casual Brunch spot! Our server Neve' was very attentive, helpful and friendly. read more

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Stopped by Nola Southern Grill in Slidell and everything hit the spot. We started with the fried pickles, which were perfectly crisp with just the right amount of tang. Definitely one of the better versions I've had--great for sharing (or not, no judgment). The alligator bites were another standout--tender, well-seasoned, and surprisingly light. If you've never tried gator before, this is a great intro. The star of the meal, though, was the Po'boy Sampler. A little bit of everything--shrimp, catfish, oysters--all fried just right and loaded onto soft, toasted bread. It's a great way to try the classics without having to pick just one. Service was friendly, food came out quick, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. If you're in the area and craving good Southern food, this spot's definitely worth the visit. read more

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Hubby and I were referred here for their food. Hubby had red beans, which were good. Fried catfish was blah flavor. The gumbo taste and consistency was ok, but there were only 4 TINY, canned shrimp in a whole bowl. And, the bowl was not full. For an area where every place seems to serve gumbo, very disappointed. read more

This is a fantastic place especially with their happy hour menu!!! Their chargrilled oysters and other items in the happy hour menu are great. Super super easy to have a meal from items in there!!! Will definitely be stopping in alot more often!! The servers are great and are happy to answer any and all questions you have and even give suggestions on what seems to be the favorites of the clients hst come and go. The place is extremely relaxed and the chef even makes rounds to talk to customers to get their open opinions on things!!! Complete thumbs up and highly recommend to anyone!! read more

Visited March 29th 2026 for a bite to eat with my wife and grandson. We waited over an hour for our food only to receive it cold we ordered two top shelf margaritas and I swear they tasted like the bottom of the barrel margaritas. If you want poor service and cold food this is the place for you. I wouldn't bring my dog back over there to eat. read more

Loved every dish we had at Nola southern grill it gives New Orleans but in Slidell. Service wasn't so good but the food made up for it. We sat outside but the water fall wasn't working but it wasn't cute but the food was the BOMB! They also have happy hour deals and specials everyday. read more

Nola Southern Grill - 12 dozen oysters - New American Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

i decided to use my gift card this morning wrong choice....chicken and waffles..gummy waffles and bland chicken!! i was like this horrible presentation...the worker kodi told me we use the same grease to fry every thing...he then went on to say copeland's does it...i patronize copelands in metairie and the westbank location...never ever ran into this problem!! even after the remake that was supposed to be done in fresh grease...nasty with no flavor..please don't waste your money or time at this place...but shout out to the cook manager for the redo..ask for kodi i would suggest customer service classes...you didnt give a rats tale! your attitude showed it.. read more

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We stopped in for a bite to eat. The place looked the bill of a New Orleans restaurant. We were greeted and seated right away. Of our whole experience, there were only two things that we didn't like. One was sat by a group of women who gathered for a friendly outing and get together. They didn't have a problem with that, only the fact that they had to keep getting louder and louder like they were having a party at their own house. They had a great time, and that was great, just a little nerve-racking for all the other guest trying to enjoy a nice meal. It's not the restaurants fault. The second thing was that the bartender forgot to fill my servers order for my beer. Sat there and watching my server perform her side job duties and happened to stop and check on her tables and noticed I didn't have my beer yet after 15 minutes of waiting. Then, she watched her tell the bartender and the bartender, saying she was sorry and that she completely forgot. Enough of me venting. Lol I ordered the Cajun two steps, which was fried fish over a bed of jambalaya topped with a crayfish cream sauce. The flavor was great and cooked perfectly. I only wish they had put a little more of the sauce over the fish. My wife ordered the pan seared reddish that was topped with herb butter and was also cooked perfectly. It came with two sides that were garlic roasted potatoes and steamed vegetables. Which were full of flavor. For dessert, I had the classic New Orleans bread pudding topped with a rum sauce and homemade whipped cream. Delicious!!! My wife had a homemade strawberry cheesecake that was fluffy and had a thick crust. Other than having to scream to hold your own conversation over the girlfriends table and my late beer. This was a great plate to eat. read more

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Taco Tuesday!! We just had the best shrimp tacos for lunch! Service was solid and attentive. The inside was a little beat up but not so much that I would not recommend. Next time you're in Slidell, stop by NOLA Southern Grill read more

Nola Southern Grill - Blackened Shrimp Tacos!!!! - New American Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

had an absolutely fantastic experience at NOLA Southern Grill in Slidell, LA, and I can't recommend it enough! From the moment we walked in, the warm, welcoming atmosphere set the tone for a perfect meal. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home with their genuine hospitality. The food was nothing short of phenomenal. The Boudin egg rolls were a standout--perfectly cooked, bursting with flavor, and easily some of the best I've ever had. I also tried the red beans and rice, which was simply amazing and served with grilled sausage. The chicken and waffles was rich, hearty, and full of authentic New Orleans flavor. Every dish was clearly made with care, showcasing the "from scratch" kitchen they pride themselves on. Our server was quick, knowledgeable, and made excellent recommendations, which elevated the whole experience. Prices were reasonable for the quality, and the portions were generous. Whether you're a local or just passing through Slidell, NOLA Southern Grill is a must-visit for delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine served with heart. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! Five stars all the way! read more

This was our favorite place of our vacation! We would go again, we got the taste of Nola and the red fish.

The place was ok it was slow service. I had the sample of New Orleans which is an awesome concept however the food was very salty. The bread pudding was too mushy. It was quite and dim in the restaurant creating a good ambiance. read more

Nola Southern Grill - New American Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

What a delightful stop in our travels!! We were greeted warmly by Cody, even though we were there minutes after they opened. I'm a Bloody Mary fan and his were impeccable-just the right amount of spice-shaken over ice-just like I like them. And then there's the food... Cody explained the menu options with great detail toward the nuances of the extensive selections. Oh, and then the food came out! Piping hot, perfectly seasoned and crispy. Y'all, these French fries are some of the best I've ever had. Find time to visit this Slidell secret. And ask for Cody. read more

We know the owner and his family and have been coming here since it opened. This is one of the go-to places I recommend to out-of-towners when they ask for a restaurant recommendation in Slidell. It's not perfect, hence the rating. Sometimes the service is hit or miss but has never been Bad. The food has been up/down over the years as they have tried new things but in general the food is pretty good. They have the usual Louisiana standby dishes, po-boys, fried seafood as well as a number of creative dishes you won't find anywhere else. The prices are reasonable. There are some nice beers on tap (try the Abita Amber), a full bar, and creative drink specials. The overall vibe is casual and family/child-friendly. It gets a little loud when they are busy. The outside seating is very nice if the weather cooperates. They have an upstairs patio/balcony that is pleasant. The parking lot flows a little strangely and it can be a little wacky at busy times. There are plenty of spaces though. read more

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Service was not good.. i orderd the tacos and Mac and cheese which was cold the tacos did not have the sauce on them.. the waitress Stephanie did not notice the sauce wasn't on the tacos- I sent the Mac and cheese back for jambalaya and that was mushy and not good.. my husband' s fries were cold and the drinks were watered down! We waited a long time for the food and The place was not crowded! Terrible experience!!! Won't be back!! read more

Very good experience Food was so good & flavorful Waitress was attentive & nice Highly recommend read more

Got 3 roast beef poboys, had to take back as there was a little gravy hardly any meat at all,

Disappointed ... they were not busy to say the least, a couple of tables had customers. We waited at the door way too long then we should have, a 2 top. But we wanted to try a place we hadn't experienced. Same thing after we were Seated, waited for far too long to place drink order. We didn't have confidence on getting an appetizer as an appetizer. So we ordered one and purposely waited to order entrees so that everything wouldn't come out together. Boudin eggrolls, just ok- nothing write home about or brag about. Just ok. Entree1- Cajun Chicken and mushroom. Sad looking like it was platted by a child, very lacking in the eye appeal department. The seasoned potatoes were very over cooked, too crunchy hard as well as the chicken. Very dry, and tough almost unchewable ... Entree2- Loaded BBQ Chicken, same thing over cooked, very dry, tough and unchewable. Same with the potatoes. Vegetables tasted sour..... Probably will not be returning. I didn't even think to take pictures, I should have read more

I went into the restaurant this past Tuesday and was immediately greeted at the door by the managing partner Gary. He was so kind and made sure that we were taken care of. I ordered the panned chicken Alfredo and it was absolutely delicious. We also had the spinach and artichoke dip and it tasted beautifully! The atmosphere definitely felt like I was in a restaurant straight out of New Orleans. Nola Southern Grill, I will be back very soon! Thank for an amazing meal with pleasurable service! read more

Amazing place with great food!!! Very Cajun vibe, great service, and friendly staff! Skyla took care of us tonight. She really went above and beyond!! Can't wait to go back to our new date night spot :) read more

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GO GO GO !!!!! The BEST MOST FABULOUS ROASTBEEF POBOY EVER!!!! Real New Orleans bread !!! Super authentic !!! The fries are crispy the slaw is superb !!! OK so here's the real scoop I moved out of New Orleans in 1983 and I've been in search of a poboy that reminds me of my childhood since then... today HIT the Mark it was the best best best I have had since 1983 I'm not kidding ! %!!!! I have on my favorites map NOW! I will return with friends and family !!! My mom ordered a club sandwich ;it looked AMAZING ! Big enough to share or split into 2 meals . ! We got there minutes before opening we were seated right away there's handicap access which my mom utilized. The restaurant is comfortable as a full bar and upstairs balcony like the French Quarter ambience is great ! They have New Orleans style music playing inside and out at a perfect level of loudness, enough to entertain but not overwhelmed. Go go GEAUX !!!! The service was attentive and quick response to any request . read more

Stopped by for brunch on today! We wanted something delicious so we decided to stop. The ambiance was casual. We went soon as they opened and it wasn't packed. The service was quick maybe about 25min. The food was really yummy and definitely would be back to try again !! read more

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Driving from FL to Texas spent the night in Slidell. I always check Yelp to find out where to dine. Chose NOLA Southern Grill. Monday evening the place was busy- it was happy hour. Just a very short wait and we were seated. Our waitress Ayla was great. My wife loved their house Riesling ($3.00 at happy hour) good taste - excellent value. I'm always looking for a good shrimp PoBoy so I ordered theirs. Wife had the pulled pork sandwich. Good size shrimp and a good serving size. I thought they had a bit too much seasoning (a bit salty). Good toasted bun. I ordered the French fries- could have been a bit hotter also a bit to much seasoning. Yep I know NO LA is known for their Cajun seasoning- seems everyone has their own special blend - yep I understand they use salt in the blend- just saying to much salt isn't always a good thing. The wife's pulled pork sandwich was a large serving size - they make it in house (slow cooked). It was tender. So I'm thinking it's a 4. Service was excellent. Food was good. read more

Nola Southern Grill - Fried shrimp PoBoy. - New American Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

Dropped in for lunch, they have $6.99 lunch specials. Restaurant was clean, sraff wore mask, seating was spaced out. The sandwiches we ordered was good, the bread was soft and warm, the batter on the shrimp could gave been better. It was falling off the shrimp. But all in all pretty good. The kettle xhips seem to have been fried a little to much or maybe the grease was kld...not sure. The fries was good. The server was decent, friendly but the vibe wasn't as if she wanted to be there. She checked on us once and then bought the bill. For a decent, inexpensive lunch it's a good choice. Cheaper than these fast food places. read more

Nola Southern Grill - Shrimp poboy with kettle chips - New American Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

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(Look at pic) this is unacceptable! The eggs are completely under cooked. Almost raw!!! You can still see the clear egg whites! So grossed out! read more

Nola Southern Grill - Gross. Absolutely unacceptable - New American Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

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OMG....what is going on? We spent 350.00 for food no one could enjoy. 1 waitress (Stephanie) trying to serve a party of 9 ppl. "No Help" needless to say, our wait time for our food was unacceptable...where was Management? Somebody? Then "NO ONE" was happy with the good. 3 of us ordered seafood platters and my Brother ordered a oyster sandwich. No one could eat any of the fried to hard oysters obviously fried in old grease. Please let me tell you about what was supposed to be gumbo! Are you kidding me? It's been a few months since my family and I have been there but even the last time (approx) 3 months we weren't pleased but sometimes it's a bad day. No this was utterly ridiculous! The pasta. Bad! No season! The main thing we all had and agreed with was the absolute worse....was the crabcakes, gumbo and oysters. No offer of apology! No discount! No Management! Only Ms pour Stephanie who truly earned her generous tip despite our poor meal at those prices. I'm done. Never again! Yes, I'm a foodie. But the name don't match the food or service. Go at your own risk. Prayerfully it's better than ours. read more

Decent service and food After standing and watching two big parades, the Krewe of Zulu and Krewe of Rex, in downtown New Orleans on Mardi Gras (actual day) we were exhausted and officially Mardi Gras'd out. Before heading back to Biloxi we stopped by Slidell to have our dinner here at Nola Southern Grill. The restaurant had two levels of outdoor patio, one below and a balcony section on top. Looked nice and expensive outside. I had the NOLA Burger while Mom had the Grilled Chicken Alfredo. Nothing special about the burger except it was huge! The NOLA burger was chargrilled and topped with Swiss cheese and a Crawfish Au Gratin sauce. The Chicken Alfredo had big strips of chicken served over Penne pasta and came with garlic bread. Hubby liked his Chopped Steak. It did look good. Service was slow as our server was also the bartender but she was apologetic and friendly. Okay experience. Okay food. Okay, I'm done. Review #1727 read more

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It has been a while since my last trip to Louisiana area. Was looking forward to some charbroiled oysters. As I am a road warrior I have tried many versions of Charbroiled oysters. These are delicious and in the top if not the top. They didn't let me down and The drive was worth it. Defiantly recommend NOLA Staff is friendly polite and not to busy for dining in. granted it is a Monday night It is just great to be able to dine in a restaurant while in the road. read more

Best Jambalaya that I've had in years! Being a chef I'm very choosy on where I dine out. My family and I were traveling through and discovered this adorable restaurant on Yelp. It really had that New Orleans- French Quarter vibe! My toddler ate the entire serving of jambalaya we got, (this was astonishing within itself)! The staff was very hospitable in ensuring everything was to our liking! Thank you so much! Highly recommend- ignore any reviews that don't give this place the credit it's due! Thank you Wayne! (Sorry no pictures- we were hungry) read more

Great food and friendly service! Convenient location, plenty of parking and seating, inside or outside. read more

The food was good the portions in my opinion were small. The service on the other hand is terrible we where 1 of 5 tables and 7 servers but it took for ever to get anything we sat there for at least 15 minutes before or server ever came over to see if I need a drink. It it wasn't for the food it would be a one star read more

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We stopped here and met some friends passing through Slidell. Had a fantastic time! Drinks were well-made and the food was delicious too. I ordered the shrimp and grits - they were very uniquely made. It was fun to try them. They did not disappoint! One issue was one of our party ordered the shrimp po-boy and the bread was so hard she couldn't even bite through it. When the server saw what we were talking about he immediately went and got a fresh sandwich and comped her. He made it right so quickly! We understand mistakes happen and he handled it well. Would definitely go again! read more

Walk in to a quiet and peaceful setting to enjoy your food. Drinks are at a reasonable cost, could use more alcohol but for the price no complaints. Food came out on time and was very tasteful. Staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable of the menu. read more

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Food was too salty can barely even eat, and service wasn't good. Server didn't check up on us at all and sent the ticket while we weren't even done. read more

So amazing! Never had a bad meal here the gumbo and po boys!!! so delicious. Great service and they serve quickly. read more

Nola Southern Grill - Shrimp Etouffee - New American Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

Service. The greeter sat us by walking in front of us and put the menu on the table and walked away never said follow me or sit here. The waiter decided to bring our coffee and water 10 minutes after we sat and we ask for refills after sitting for 30 more minutes or more with no interaction and he then said there's no coffee so have to make some. Food: burned and cold eggs. Hash brown was scooped from the bottom of the pan. But they was fast to bring the check. Not a pleasant experience. read more

Great Staff , Great Food , Amazing Vibes Me And My Family Love The Seafood Here ! Cooks Are Very Dedicated I Love This Place I Rate It 10/10 For Sure read more