The family had takeout from the Rusty Pelican in Mandeville on a Saturday afternoon and it was quite good. We enjoyed an array of artisanal sandwiches and my specialty cheeseburger (the HijackedBurger) and fries were primo. We will look forward to dining in at the Rusty Pelican in the future. read more

Very good Po Boys and gumbo but if you're adventurous try the fried artichoke hearts! They are delicious! The po boy bread was soft and the right amount of mayo, just perfect. The place is a gem. read more

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Lady at the register had a horrible attitude, honestly terrible first impression. The food was basic and the kids Mac and cheese was $7 for a box of Kraft.. read more

Had a decent lunch at the Rusty Pelican. Service was good. Great area and welcoming casual beach surf vibes. Shrimp poboy and shrimp plate were great. Would recommend. read more

Order at the counter, wait for your drinks and take a seat. Casual and can get pretty busy, but the line moves relatively fast. Just came in for a snack and drink. The boudin Eggrolls are good. The mozzarella sticks are cheesy. read more

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Was very disappointed in today's visit to the rusty pelican. I ordered a side of onion rings and what I received was 4 to 5 onion rings that were very small cold and greasy. My first thought was they appeared to come off someone else's plate that were left over. $25 for three small chicken tacos and a side order of onion rings not suitable to eat makes it hard to go back. read more

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

Great little place. Good vibes and delicious food! Simple menu but plenty of selection. I ordered the shrimp basket and it was piled high which nice sized fresh gulf shrimp, fried to perfection. (I forgot to take pics.) The staff was friendly and inviting - just down home good folks! Will be back soon! read more

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Person I ate with enjoyed the soft shell crab special. More expensive then Mandeville Seafood. My roast beef poboy was just meh and the gumbo was thin. My big complaint was the cleanliness in the dining room and what appeared to be mold in the soda machine ice shoot. The table menu and condiments were sticky as well as the box that holds them. I can't speak to the kitchen. Front of house was not what it should be. Hoping the kitchen is held to a higher standard. read more

Visiting from Houston. Had lunch yesterday and the shrimp po boy was great and food was quick and hot !

I love this little place in Old Mandeville. The food here is great, and the service is always on point. Came here today to get out of the house on a weekday to grab a bite and spend time near the lakefront. Their gumbo is always delicious and the poboy was packed with roast beef. My fiancée had the chicken avocado sandwich and she brought half of it home because it was so big. If you're ever in the neighborhood, stop in. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Food is always good. And I bring clients there all the time and they Love it too !!! My favorite is the Shroom Burger.

Went for lunch today, was very good. The person taking orders was very friendly and helpful. It's a small but nice space, and very busy! Ordered fried shrimp tacos and blackened chicken Cesar salad. They also had on special fried okra, which I always order when it's available! It did not disappoint! read more

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The service on a Friday around 2pm was prompt and polite. The seafood gumbo was a B- due to the tomato base, rice already added, and smallish shrimp. The hot sausage poboy (patties vs. links) was ok. The bread was too bready, like a hoagie bun rather than on on a crusty french bread and the "dressed" (tomatoes/lettuce) portion was meager. Two rather thin patties rounded out the po boy. The fries were cooked to perfection but lacked flavor. Therefore the meal was just ok. Ambience is casual and kitchy with plenty of outdoor seating. read more

Had a fantastic meal at Rusty Pelican! The Fried Shrimp Poboy was incredible and the beer was perfect. Cozy, casual vibe and great service. Everything was fresh and tasty. A must-visit spot for delicious American comfort food! read more

The Rusty Pelican is our go to place when we're in Mandeville. We love the burgers and poboys. My husband ordered the Hijacked burger and loved it and I always get the half and half fried shrimp and roast beef poboy(not pictured). Delicious! read more

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My go to restaurant when I visit the NorthShore. You order at the counter and find a place to sit afterwards. The food was delivered in under 10 minutes. Plenty of seating inside and out side . Food is always fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The team is always friendly and welcoming. The menu has a wide variety of seafood ( fried grilled), burgers, sandwiches, and salads. The portions are large and sometimes can be shared. You'll definitely get your moneys worth and will not leave hungry! The pictures don't do justice! read more

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We love going to the Rusty Pelican for great burgers, seafood hand-helds and other delicious dishes! Staff are great, food is outstanding! I like the rustic interior ambience too. Always a great spot! read more

Excellent place with a great atmosphere. Food is great as well. We had burgers, shrimp, chicken and sides. Nothing negative here

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

Crowded when we arrived, but the ordering line went fast. Appetizers were brought out quickly followed by our lunch. Every thing was served hot and tasted great! The roast beef poboy was a large portion and seasoned great! The onion rings and fried pickles were amazing! read more

We came for dinner. Husband wanted blue crab and he got it. The parking lot was decent and vehicles also parked along side the establishment. The decor inside and outside was put together well. Clean and friendly. We went to the counter to order and pay. We found our own seat and the food was brought out when ready. Establishment was well lit, open seating with clean restrooms. I appreciate that. Food was great quality for the value. We were able to take our time and enjoy ourselves. Really enjoyed that this was nestled on the Corner of Girod and Monroe in the Heart of Old Mandeville. We were told this was a favorite stop for locals so we had to check it out. Casual dining experience. Salad was fresh and Seafood was delicious. They support local beers as well as a selection of old standards and feature a full-service drink bar. read more

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This place stays busy. The burgers are good and the fries are actually better than McDonald's, which is quite a feet in itself. I cannot, however recommend the prime rib sandwich. It was full of gristle and I really couldn't eat it. Otherwise the menu is full of burgers, sandwiches, Poboys and seafood and tacos, if you have a bunch of kids, this is the place to go read more

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I went to Rusty Pelican last week. I have to say I was very disappointed. I don't know if they changed ownership or they're cutting corners. I ordered the club sandwich. Upon ordering, I asked was the bread gonna be toasted. They told me yes. When I receive the sandwich, there was only mayonnaise on one side of the sandwich and it was a three Texas toast sandwich. So it was quite dry. Also, when I got it, the bread was very white. It did not look toasted at all. I felt it, and it felt like it was just dry bread; not moist bread, but dry like they stuck it under a roller and immediately got it out. It was the driest sandwich I've ever had in my life. It was not enjoyable at all. read more

I got the turkey avocado sandwhich and subbed the turkey for a grilled chicken breast, absolutely delish . The jalapeño cheddar bread was fresh and tasted so good. I will definitely be back! read more

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Today the staff had her work through adversity due to the fact the exhaust vent was not working. It looks like the fog came in from Lake Pontchartrain but it is not fog season. That's off to the staff, but dealing with adversity and working through it if you ever think you have a bad always remember it could be worse as normal for food was delicious. read more

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(Completely subjective here. This might be just the place for you.) Just no. Will there ever be enough places with giant TVs and over-salted food serving up the same menu as all of the other places with giant TVs and over-salted food? read more

We started our afternoon with an incredible drive across the 24 mile bridge connecting Metairie, LA to Mandeville, LA (Lake Ponchartrain Causeway, the world's longest continuous bridge). It was a clear day, so the water looked amazing. We are back again!! I ordered two seafood platters for my party of four. On one platter we substituted extra fish for the oysters, and substituted fried okra (definitely, NOT on my platter!) for the fries. On my platter, I added a soft shell crab. OMG!!!! On a seafood platter is fish, shrimp, crawfish tails, oysters, carb cake, and fries. My wife and I always split the platter. It is a fantastic value! From the moment we walked into the door, we were greeted warmly as we proceeded to the order counter (you order, pay and then select a table). The lady (I was eating so hard, I who provided service at our table was super attentive throughout our meal. She made sure we had EVERYTHING we needed to make our time in the restaurant awesome. There are tables outside with large umbrellas, and lots of seating inside. Folks, come see the awesomeness of Lake Pontchartrain and taste the deliciousness of the Rusty Pelican for yourself! Once you've been once, you'll be back and back, and back again! read more

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Great service and food at good prices. Everything was fried to perfection! The artichokes were my favorite, but my parents loved their platter. I had the burger with the fried green tomatoes, and it was so amazing I forgot to take a picture. If you come to this quaint lil town, I'd say this place is a must if you like good American bar food. read more

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This is a local restaurant with in and outside dining. Everything is well maintained and the toilets are clean. The fried jalapeños is a good appetizer to get. The batter really clung, making them all crunchy. We only got one little thing of ranch, two would have been best. We got the seafood platter and a soft shell crab. Everything had lots of batter making for a crunch. The crab, oysters, and something unidentifiable was a little too under cooked for my preference. Everyone here seems local nice and friendly. Foutunefishco.net made a delivery as we left. read more

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Great blackened catfish tacos with a cold Barqs! Fun ambiance and outdoor seating under umbrellas. Just the type of quaint place we were looking for. read more

Great food at reasonably prices. We loved the old very thin onion strings that they once served, the new ones not so much. Might as well order rings. Otherwise it's a winner. Bring back old onion strings. read more

Delicious food & top-notch service! Came during the lunch rush & they got people fed & on their way efficiently, plus our food was super fresh. Sat at the bar & whole place was really clean & staff was professional & very friendly. Will definitely be back! read more

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Location; From my trip to Louisiana, its a nice walk from the river/lake edge which also included shopping and lake rental companies. The restaurant was very busy for lunch, but had a system down. The restaurant has a cute rustic feel. Food; I did a to-go order for lunch and ordered the Double Decker BLT, it was mighty tasty and plenty of bacon goodness, I did have to drive a bit to get to my next destination so I can not write about the french fries as they were cold and not the restaurants fault. While waiting for my ordered, ordered an adult beverage that was cold and refreshing. Service; Walk up order service, very friendly. read more

So, I got Hijacked at the Rusty Pelican...and I loved it! It's definitely one of the top 10 burgers I have had in this life, and anyone can look at me and see I have had my share. :) GIANT BLOCK OF FRIED PEPPER JACK CHEESE Here's the description from the menu: "Crisp bacon paired with Cheddar, Pepper Jack & Fried Pepper Jack and all tied together with Chipotle mayo." GIANT BLOCK OF FRIED PEPPER JACK CHEESE Let me tell ya, the bacon is the least flavorable part of the sandwich, if ya can believe it. The giant fried pepper jack cheese block pairs so nicely with the juicy flame-broiled beef and the soft bun and fresh fixin's. I order mine with fried jalapenos to make it "extra," like my kids tell me. "Dad, you're so extra." YOLO, amiright? I dunno, I saw that on Facebook or something. GIANT BLOCK OF FRIED PEPPER JACK CHEESE I've ordered this burger three times now, I am pretty sure I endorse it fully and without reservation. And don't forget, GIANT BLOCK OF FRIED PEPPER JACK CHEESE. read more

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My husband and I ate at the Rusty pelican in Mandeville yesterday. My husband's shrimp poboy was very good. I ordered the pelican hamburger with bacon. The burger was very chewy and the meat was not staying together. I was hungry so I ate it, but I was not satisfied. The server asked how our food was and I had to tell her that the meat was not staying together and it was stiff and chewy. She said she would let him know and we left because no one came out to talk to us, very disappointed in the way the hamburger was cooked and that nobody offered an apology or say anything for that matter. First time there too! read more

We've stopped here a few times and are never disappointed. The burgers are really good and the fried mahi sandwich is on point.

Staff very friendly and helpful. Our sandwiches were delicious. The restaurant was quaint and kept clean.

Most consistent restaurant in all of Old Mandeville for fast service, quality food, a clean establishment, and pleasant staff. They GET THE JOB DONE! The owners know how to run a business and this place is an institution in our area. Well done. read more

Great sandwich place, Mandeville and Covington location are both great for indoor and outdoor dining. Dog friendly on outside patio. Great service. Delicious fried shrimp with fried jalapeños. read more