Defintely the best food on the Northshore and as good as many of the top restaurants in New Orleans. Excellent service as well. The appetizer, soup and desert where all the best I've ever had and the entree was outstanding. read more

Pardos Bistro - Pork Belly with Sweet Potato, Abita Root Sauce, & Blueberry Jam - New American Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Omg been here many time's! Food service and wine amazing, best resturant on the north shore, and beyond! Osmond is an incredible host! Total cudos to the chef, best meal I've had maybe since the last time I was here! Major attention to detail, this place rocks! If your gonna spend the time and money spend it at PARDOS BISTRO! You will not be disappointed! Chef LOLO! read more

The Bouillabaisse was incredible. I don't need to write anything else that's all you need to know.... Ribeye was also outstanding. Huge cut of meat honestly large enough to split with someone. Very good service. If your going during the week no reservation is needed but I'd recommend you make one for a Friday or Saturday night. read more

Wow! Luxury in a Covington strip mall! It is really lovely inside the restaurant. The service was as impeccable as anything you'd find in a Brennan's establishment, from the multiple refills on my iced tea, to every other pleasant yet unobstrusive interaction. Now, on to the food! My mother and I had an appetizer of perfectly crispy oysters that came arranged around a polenta cake. We split this amazing crab sandwich with lump crabmeat, white remoulade, and harvarti because we are small women and not wealthy. As with any excellent establishment, the halves of sandwich were plated separately for us and I'm sure they gave us extra pommes frittes. Oh, there was some lovely bread and olive oil. Anyway, it was completely worth every dollar and calorie. read more

Like one of the earlier reviewers, we too were concerned that we were a bit too casually dressed (shorts & button down), so we offered to sit in the bar. The hostess was great, and insisted on seating us in the dining room, which upon closer inspection, wasn't as quite formal as we first thought, and certainly not stuffy. The service was top-notch from the start. We took advantage of the happy hour (4-7) wine special, and ended up with a great glass of cab for $4, which they gladly refilled at the same price at 7:30. How's that for a deal? The bread & dipping oil was awesome. I wasn't starved, so went with the most unique thing on the small-plate menu, shrimp, crab & crawfish "cheesecake". The name doesn't do it justice. It's more like a quiche, full of the best seafood Louisiana has to offer & wonderful cheeses, all smothered in a tasty marinara sauce. A bit rich, but creative and delicious. My date had the Abita Root Beer Spare Ribs, which she thought were a bit too sweet, but very tender & good. The truffle mac & cheese and grilled asparagus was the perfect compliment to the ribs. We didn't save room for dessert, but will next time... and there will be a next time! With it's cool vibe, great menu offerings and outstanding service, Pardo's is a northshore gem, not to be missed! read more

Didn't honestly know what to expect, but I'm so happy we decided to dine here! The menu was amazing! We have the filet and ribeye which was cooked to perfection! The portobello mushroom that was on top of my ribeye was just as tender as my steak! The bread and complimentary swordfish bruschetta was great! The mocha chip ice cream was good but too many espresso beans in it made it hard to chew. The wait staff and ambience was excellent! read more

Pardos Bistro - Ribeye - New American Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Food is delicious. Service is okay. Bar makes great drinks. If service was better I would give a 41/2.

Great restaurant! Loved the service. Stephanie was very attentive! The pulled pork sandwich was so tender and tasty. It was the cheek of the lamb and wonderful. The crab sandwich with lump crab meat was also a good lunch item. It's like grilled cheese with lump crab meat, WOW! I will return when I am in the area! read more

The steak was way too salty, the wedge salad had way too much dressing. Staff very nice. The 80s music does not fit the somewhat fine dining appeal. Change the music!!! read more

We heard good things about this place so I took my wife for her Birthday even though it's in a strip mall. It looks a lot more upscale on the inside and has a nice atmosphere, although a bit of a tight squeeze in there. The service was excellent; as good as any fine dining in the area. The food was really good and the menu a change of pace. My only complaint would be that the portions were a bit small for the price. I know that's the norm for a lot of fine dining, but there are other awesome places like Besh's La Provence that manage to fill you up. I don't want to drop a benjamin on dinner and then want a snack 5 minutes later or have to resort to clearing the bread bowl. UPDATE: Went back and the whole menu was different. As previously mentioned the service was great, but the portions were a bit light for the exorbitant prices. Now their menu is a lot more mundane too! Doubt we'll be going back. read more

Have been here many times and plan on many more. Quite possibly the best restaurant on Northshore, always a very interesting and exciting menu, which changes from time to time, but never even slightly disappointed. A can't miss. read more

Food was excelent. I had the filet mignon and my wife had scallops. I had the oyster app and my wife had lobster and crab app. We skipped deserts because the only chocolate one they had was chocolate bread pudding. Service also excellent. They were attentive, multiple people checked on us whithout feeling bothered or stepping on each other. Prices were acceptable considering the quality of food and service. read more

Outstanding ensemble of food, service, and atmosphere. Menu includes a wide choice of meat and seafood, all cooked superbly. I had an excellent gumbo and a seared, grilled fish. My two friends had scallops, and pork chops. Everything was well-prepared and artfully presented. Service was attentive and knowledgeable, without showiness. It helped that my friend who recommended going here is a regular customer. Pardo's works well with the small strip- mall location. The place was packed with looked like local customers. We brought our own wine, so I can't comment on the wine selection. If you are out in this corner of the Northshore, I recommend dining here. read more

First time at this restaurant and man can I say it was the best. there for my uncle's birthday the food was fabulous The wait staff and the valet parking is very nice they were they only there game so I recommend everyone to go there Believe me when I say everything was fabulous read more

Finally made it to Pardos and not sure why we waited so long! Great food and great service. Adam our waiter was spot on, Our reservations were for 7:00 and only 1 or 2 tables occupied at the time. By the time we left, packed and people waiting at the bar. My wife got gulf fish of the day, Drum and she said it was amazing. Daughter, 8 got Mac pasta Alfredo which I think was actually Mac and Cheese. She enjoyed it. I got the gumbo special with crawfish. Very good. We will be back! read more

Yeah, not impressed! Not usually not one of those critical food critics, but when the bill is +$200 for 2 it should be impeccable! For having such a high end menu the food was just unremarkable. The best item we had was the carpaccio. The Fois Gras appetizer was just ok. The Filet was grey and not seared, the Pork Ragu and Polenta was woefully under seasoned undercooked and tuff. It was at least half an hour between the salad and entree service. A 6:30 reservation we arrived with only few people there, after we were seated they quickly filled up and immediately got overwhelmed in the kitchen. We chose to dine here tonight because of all the great Yelp reviews not so much was our experience. At that price point you better be on your game! read more

Came here for date night, the first date night in a long time with my husband and we were wow'd! The server was so attentive and made excellent recommendations for food and beverages. The food was amazing...we had chosen from the menu and then heard the specials and ordered those instead. Everything was cooked to perfection! It's a little pricey but we expected it to be based on what we chose to eat. The ambience is also romantic and intimate which is great for a nice date! Will totally go back for a special occasion! read more

Tasty food Great service Mod price but servings are healthy Best food on NS I thought the fish dish was exceptional but they also had a cowboy ribeye that looked awesome read more

Waiter was good... other than that I was severely disappointed. They were out of duck and scallops which are 2 of their biggest entrees. We ordered 3 appetizers and 3 filets. Food took forever to come out and was only slightly warm when it did finally come to the table. Kitchen staff looked severely lost back there and as a former GM of a restaurant, that's what bothered me the most more than not ordering enough food for the night. There was no management or leadership evident in the kitchen so I am not sure if they have a kitchen manager on staff. If they do have a kitchen manager on staff, the cold food should have been caught before it ever came out to the table. The tables around us complained of similar issues. Maybe this was just a bad night with some recent back of house turnover and hopefully they will straighten everything out. We heard great things but after our first visit tonight we will not be back! read more

Amazingly delicious. Don't let the outside fool you - it's what's on the inside that counts. Definitely one of the better meals I've ever had. I'd heard about how great this place was from several friends on the Northshore for a while now, to which I'd always respond (incredulously) "the place in the strip mall?" I don't know what the deal is with these high-end Northshore restaurants - Dakota, Gallagher's, Keith Young's - they all look like you're pulling up at somebody's house - then BAM! you go inside and they look like a million bucks (and taste like it, too)! I've eaten at all of the ones I just named and Pardos is my new favorite! read more

Very good food. 4-5 star food for a 4 star price. Only complaint would be that some of the portions seem small but I haven't had everything on the menu. They have a wide variety of a la carte sides. The bouillabaisse was very hearty. In fact while I tend not to get them often Pardos has the best one I've tasted. read more

Great happy hour! Wonderful appetizers - the beef carpaccio is delicious! The general manager is one of the best and most helpful, always concerned about the customers happiness and the bartender is very attentive and makes some of the best drinks around! Try the PS Pear With Me - its divine! read more

The food was amazing!! Our waitress, Brianna, was the best Waitress!! She was knowledgeable of the menu and made sure we had everything we needed! Highly recommend! read more

Great atmosphere, fantastic happy hour and martinis, and impeccable service!! Food is also super savory!! Amazing date night place!

I love the ambiance and the food is always good! You HAVE GOT to try the Warermelon martini- awesome! Even if you don't like fruity drinks it is so refreshing and good. Great date night! read more

The interior looks great. Very crisp and modern. The service was very professional and attentive. Their wine list is well rounded, and had some good choices. They were out of the wine I ordered, but I had a second choice in mind. The crispy goat cheese salad was excellent. The dressing was not overpowering, and it had a good combination of flavors. Two of us shared the salad, and there was more than enough for each of us. The dipping sauce that was served with the bread is outstanding. There was imported olive oil, roasted garlic and some tomato chutney in there. It adds a nice touch to the meal. I had the fish of the day which was a puppy drum with fresh veggies and green beans. There was a light pesto sauce on top. It was very good. The veggies were grilled and quite good. The fish had a great flavor, but could have been a bit warmer. My husband had the pan seared puppy drum that came with some wontons and a soy based sauce. He was quite pleased. Overall, this place is a nice addition to the area. I was told that the menu changes very frequently, and that they will start serving brunch on Sunday very soon. I'll be back often, since it is so close to home! read more

My youngest daughter and I celebrated my birthday here. We had eaten here before and really enjoyed it. We started with Shrimp & Crabmeat parfait, which was wonderful. Our entree was the Gulf Shrimp beignets with the French Brie Rissoto and asparagus with a horseradish honey buerre blanc. Dessert was the Banana Pudding parfait and our wait staff finding out it was my birthday, brought a piece of the chocolate espresso cake with a candle. I did appreciate them not singing Happy Birthday. The meal was awesome, the service was excellent and we are hoping that this gem of a restaurant remains. If you haven't tried it, Monday lunch is a great time to go. We had reservations for 11am and we had the place to ourselves for most of an hour before other patrons arrived. The price was not bad for an upscale lunch, about $60 without the gratuity. read more

I was excited to try Pardos as it recently opened and the new business caught my eye. The menu was more sophisticated than I expected, but had many interesting offerings. My family and I enjoyed the Cesar and Arugula Parmesan salads as a starter, and they were both quite tasty. The bread and garlic/oil served as a starter was delicious. The Stuffed Quail was very good and reminded my tastebuds of a traditional Thanksgiving meal with a more contemporary twist. The sides it came with left room for improvement, but otherwise it was a pretty solid dish. The kitchen was not serving the Pasta Carbonara for the night, which was a disappointment. Hopefully in the future this will change. The Roasted Chicken was a hit, and the Chili-Garlic Shrimp were also good. The Roasted Chicken's side of root vegetables were okay, but could be a little more interesting. The fish of the day was also a good note, although served slightly less warm than we could have liked. For dessert, the creme brulée bananas and coconut-banana ice cream were really good, especially paired with the Nutella "surprise" as a topping. The creme brulée with berries was also very good. As a new restaurant I am sure there is still plenty of room for improvement and working out the kinks. Overall, Pardos is promising. The prices might be a little on the high side for the area where it's located, but I would recommend giving Pardos a try if you're in the Covington area and looking for something different and creative. The inside decor is very fresh and the staff is welcoming. If you're looking for a more creative meal in a nice setting, Pardos is certainly worth a try. read more

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Delicious food and wonderful cocktails! Dining experience worth the cost. Being able to see the chef in the kitchen adds unique atmosphere. Plus, they had a GREAT staff! Loved it!!! read more

We were excited to see a new option open in the area and decided to give it a try for dinner one night after leaving the gym. We were dressed in shorts and "nice" t-shirts and were a little surprised at how dressy the restaurant was when we walked in. We almost expected the hostess to turn us away because of the dress code but she cheerfully seated us. Nice to know as a new establishment (with no dress code posted outside) they are not going to turn away business. There were several diners in jeans and t-shirts so we didn't feel too bad, but I would definitely dress up more to go back (which we will). The service was wonderful. Very attentive wait and bus staff - all very friendly. There when you needed them and not overly pretentious despite the menu prices and white-tablecloth ambience. All of our food was very good (cochon de lait flatbread, fish of the day - swordfish, and the salmon). Desserts were also enjoyable as they were not overly sweet. We had the bread pudding with praline pecan sauce and the cookies (served warm) & milk. Overall a very enjoyable dining experience and we'll be back soon. Looking forward to when they open for Sunday brunch as well. read more

Hubby and I go there often. Always a new menu and great cocktails and more. Never have had a bad meal here. Great Food! Great Staff!! Love this place!!!!!!!! read more

The YELP map has the location of this restaurant on the wrong side of Hwy 21. 69305 LA Hwy 21 is actually on the west side of Hwy 21 next to Habanero's. read more

We enjoyed the food, however our experience was tainted by the raunchy language coming from the open kitchen. I clearly heard the MF word along with some other vulgar talk, while seated in the dining room. There's no excuse for this type of behavior. read more

Spilled beer in my wife's lap and on the ole boobies,brought one napkin and laid it flat on table then charged me full price for the beer!!!!! read more

Food is amazing. The servers are on point. It's pretty $$$ but very much worth every penny. Need to upscale there deserts though my only complaint. Bartender guy is amazing too btw. read more

Great service and good food! We visited for my wife's birthday a few months ago and we really enjoyed it. You wouldn't necessarily expect the quality that you get when you see that the location is in a strip mall but you are definitely in for a great experience. read more

Pardos never disappoints. We went to the french wine dinner featuring Rosenthal wines. Everything was delicious! We have been going to Pardos since they've opened and they have been through a couple of chefs, but the food is always delicious and on point, and their operation is very consistent. They have a good lunch menu as well. I consider it one of the best, if not THE BEST restaurant on the northshore. read more

Dinner was terrific. The staff provided excellent service. Highly recommend Pardos for a romantic dinner.

Absolutely amazing! I've lived in Louisiana for 15 years and hands down this was my most enjoyable service and meal!

I can't say enough great things about this place. Disclaimer: I've only been twice, both times were for lunch, and I got the same dish each time. The crab sandwich is incredible. Their staff (wait, kitchen and bar) is incredible, friendly and knowledgeable. Truly 5 start dining in a suburban strip mall. I will be back often. read more