Castaway's Tropical Daiquiri is a very "unique" place- now, don't pass it up!!! It's on…read morePontchartrain, the building is green and it sits back a little.(If you passed Old Spanish Trail- you went too far.) I said that it's unique because it is on the small side and whenever you go in there, it feels like you're walking into one of your relatives kitchen. People are just hanging out- talking, laughing and drinking! You need to go and see for yourself and by the way, the daiquiri's are awesome- Oh, I am talking about in the middle of the weekday or nights!Go, have fun and mingle I gave it a (4) only because I'm a female and believe me, those girls favor their male customers, but I love them anyway!

Here's what works about Castaways: They know who they are. They're not a restaurant. They're not a…read moresports bar. They're a watering hole. And that may sound pejorative - and it's not meant to be. They're a place to meet some colleagues after work. They're a place to hang out and enjoy a few cocktails and some good conversation. They're a place to pre-game. They're a place to grab one for the road, watch a game, take a time out. And they make the most of their admittedly smaller footprint. There is a nice little vibe going on here. Good tunes, friendly staff, smiling people. You should check it out.... And a shoutout to Mae who is awesome.

We came here last night for a family dinner and had a great meal! We started with the pulled pork…read morenachos which was delicious and I got the club sandwich for dinner with tater tots. My Aunt got the mushroom Swiss burger and husband got the alligator sausage! Service was great and everyone was very friendly, it definitely gave a neighborhood feel with a locals vibe to it. You can play pool and watch football inside or hang out back on the deck overlooking the water surrounded by plants and trees. Will definitely be back to sit outside once it cools down more.

Bartender was rude and service was slow. Locals are kept asking what nationality I was, what does…read moreit matter? Would not recommend, terrible experience. I had one and done.

Just a quick revision - this place is definitely 5 stars in my book…read more Freki's on the job now, Tucker's retired, and the place is just as fantastic as ever - maybe more so, although we do miss Gerilyn. :) Folks behind the bar are super - helpful, friendly, full of great information about beer (and bourbon!), there's water for the pups, and a gorgeous view of Lake Pontchartrain. I recently spent a Friday afternoon out here with some friend, talking soccer, beer, dogs and Christ - not necessarily in that order. If you see us out, say hi to Freki and let us know how you enjoyed the Barley Oak!

My wife and I tried out the Barley Oak in Mandeville this evening and are glad we did. The Barley…read moreOak features good food , excellent happy hour drinks, and a laid back comfortable, yet still somewhat sophisticated, old world persona. Service at the bar was friendly, welcoming, and efficient. We enjoyed a tasty hot pretzel appetizer, a special Barley Oak cheeseburger, and a Reuben sandwich, which may have been the star of the show. Old Fashioneds were the drinks of the evening. The Barly Oak is a great place to meet friends for drinks and eats, or just to watch the sun go down over the lake. Highly recommended!

fun place to go (conversation, pool, darts, horse shoes etc. Lots of nice people on both sies of…read morethe bar. Derrell Mary

Warning! Approach with caution. This place is not to be trusted with your credit cards. Closed out…read moremy tab and my card "mysteriously" went missing. The service is terrible and it's exactly what you'd expect. Not worth it and the experience is terrible. Prices are too high! And service is below par. You have been warned! And if you don't like smoke, don't enter! It smells like smoke stack which is fine if that's your thing. No food options. Good luck but you should skip this one.

The food is top notch fare for a Sports Bar! The owner Chris goes out of his way for his customers…read more, he's a very nice person who has a genuine interest in seeing his business become successful. He has quality pool tables, and has tournaments for pool and darts several nights during the week. His staff has always been very polite and courteous . The only reason that I don't go there more often is that I have moved and its well off my current route. If there's any kind of ballgame on , Chris is bound to have it on one of his several big screen televisions that are strategically positioned enough that there's hardly a bad seat in the house . Other than that it's a friendly little Sports Bar with a friendly atmosphere where most people know one another, and if you are knew to the area you ill then have several new acquaintances when you leave there .

I am not a local, naturally had to get the shrimp poboy and boom sauce. Friendly service, inside,…read morepatio and outside seating available, and pleasant environment, food was amazing. Thank you!

Food was good, especially the Skipper Dipper, which is a crawfish cheese dip seasoned well. Vibe &…read moremusic were nice & love the outdoor setting with sand & area for the kids to play.

Food was great. Drinks came in small plastic cups which is a downer and if ypu sit down at a table…read morethey will charge you 18% for a tip no matter if they take care of you or not. If I get anything I do not sit at a table I get my food to go. So big money tips and plastic cups. Brings this to a 3 star review.

Hard to run it back from a week ago to make sure it was as good as i thought…read moreAnd i don't know how but it's better They have a loyal customer out of me! Swamp fries are delicious flavorful and hot Service is A1 and it's a chill spot to be

My husband and I came here for date night and had a great experience overall. Food was delicious…read moreand we decided this would be our neighborhood spot since it's right around the corner from our house. I got the pulled pork Mac n cheese which was a huge portion and had leftovers for the next day. My husband got the bbq chicken flatbread and we split the boudin egg rolls. Service was great and everyone was very friendly!

This place is a hidden gem. I stopped by during happy hour and let's just say I was Beyond HAPPY…read more It wasn't crowded, the service was great. The food was 10/10. The ambiance was beautiful my family and I ate on the patio over looking the water. We definitely enjoyed ourselves. The food was flavorful the pasta could've used a tad bit seasoning to the sauce but overall was great.