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    Rusty Pelican

    4.3 (339 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken avocado sandwich
    Bill W.

    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.

    Hijacked Burger+onion string and fried green tomatoes.

    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!

    Shrimp Basket
    Amber B.

    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!

    Fried shrimp tacos
    Amy C.

    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!

    Nichole M.

    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.

    Turkey Avocado Sandwich

    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!

    The Smoke in the restaurant.

    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.

    larry b.

    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

    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!

    Seafood Platter with an Soft Shell Crab added
    Reggie B.

    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!

    Fried jalapeños
    Kylah G.

    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.

    The emailed receipt gives an option for feedback. This is great!

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    Best Po'boy in an area known for them. Add the best gumbo anywhere and it is an easy 5 star rating.

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    Shrimp poboy came with enough shrimp for two poboys and was tasty. Nice location. Service was friendly.

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    Food, atmosphere, service were good. The seafood platter is a must try. A little on the greasy side but it's really good.

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    This place is amazing, food was fantastic. Service was fast, the entire experience is worth a repeat,

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    Have eaten here a hand full of times. Always satisfied. Nice atmosphere in old Mandeville, convenient While bike riding.

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    Restaurant has been kind of hit or miss lately. A bit disappointing. On my last carry out meal the lettuce on my burger was brown ‍.

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    Their burgers are delicious and price is very decent. We ordered to go, got there about 10 min and food was ready!

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    The food was very tasty. The fried pickles melted in your mouth and the rest of the food was delicious as well!

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