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Southside Cafe

4.4 (1k reviews)
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SOUTHSIDE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Loud
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Fried chicken (1/2 chicken)
Mel A.

I came across this restaurant while traveling through Louisiana. This is one of those places that feels like everyone knows each other. The vibe was upbeat and the service was great! There was a game playing and most of the people were cheering as they watched. The food was good and fresh overall. One if my table mates stated that they wished the seafood platter had more seasoning. Aside from that each dish was a solid 4/5. Please see the attached images. They do have a veterans discount. Oh yes this restaurant was owned by a veteran which is evident by all of the decor. I loved seeing all of the decor. Our total after the discount was $60.07. The do have a cash and non cash price. Give this place a try if you're in the area.

Deborah S.

Nice spot to grab lunch! It has a touristy feel but in a good way. The atmosphere was fun and lively. The menu is extensive so lots of choices for all tastes. I got the pork sandwich that had bbq sauce Swiss cheese and coleslaw on Texas toast. It was delicious! We also ordered the alligator balls, which consists of cheese, jalapeños and I assume ground gator, served with this spicy mayo sauce. It was good and the sauce was good but very spicy! Nice meal, great service!

Dave O.

While doing an overnight stay in the area we were looking for a place to have dinner and found Southside Cafe - after arriving and finding the parking lot full we quickly came to the conclusion that this is a local favorite. We were fortunate to get seated immediately without a wait. Our server Leah greeted us and welcomed us to the restaurant while handing us menus and asked for our beverage order, there are so many delicious options to choose from. We started out with a cup of chicken and sausage gumbo and french onion soup both were delicious although the gumbo was a little thicker than I'm used too it is something I would order again, the french onion soup was amazing. As busy as the restaurant was Leah provided outstanding service she checked on all her customers to ensure everyone was well taken care of. We ordered fried catfish fillets and a hamburger steak with mashed potatoes and brown gravy both were delicious and there was plenty to share and still have enough to take back to the camp ground. This is a great restaurant although the place was packed it wasn't as loud as we thought it might be after entering near the bar. The parking lot was a little chaotic and only dimly lit so navigating was a little challenging after dinner service. All in all we loved our experience here and definitely would return when back in the area...

Half Muffaletto
Cathy W.

Start with the crabmeat stuffed mushrooms. They are topped with parm and pair oh so nicely with a Bloody Mary from the bar. But....only eat one because they are huge and you need to save room for the gumbo (seafood or chicken and sausage) and the fried shrimp and oysters and the muffaletta! Worth the 30 minute wait and the drive from Texas via Orlando! LOL

1/2 & 1/2 Seafood Combo poboy
John F.

Southside Cafe (Slidell, LA) 3154 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, LA 70458 Visited: January 19, 2026 Southside Cafe was a great spot for a Monday night in Slidell. The place was packed, the ambiance was excellent, and there were TVs everywhere, making it a perfect place to catch a game and enjoy a lively crowd. Service was very good--friendly, attentive, and most importantly, everything came out quickly, even with how busy they were. Food-wise, the highlight of the meal was easily the red beans and rice... a strong 9/10 for me. Full of flavor and exactly what I was hoping for. I did try the 1/2 and 1/2 po'boy (half fried shrimp and half fried oysters), and while it was decent overall, I was a little disappointed in the bread. In my opinion, it just wasn't up to the standard you expect in south Louisiana, so I'd rate the po'boy about a 6/10. To top it off, I had a Bloody Mary ($8.00) and it was excellent--one of the better ones I've had in a while. Overall, this was a very nice experience, and I'd absolutely come back again the next time I'm in town.

Buffalo shrimp
Heather H.

Five stars because of the military ownership & decor. The server was very kind & helpful. The gumbo was delicious.

Strawberry Spinach Salad
Steve L.

After the great morning spent touring the bayou we felt like we needed to stop and grab something to eat before heading back to New Orleans. We found this place online and it had some great reviews so we swung by. There were 8 of us so we had to wait about 40 minutes to be seated inside, but there were some nice tables to wait at outside, so we just grabbed a drink and relaxed a bit. I ordered a ln espresso martini which was delicious. The drinks were very well poured and amazing. I ordered the strawberry spinach salad and fried eggplant and the food was fresh and very large portions. Great prices and great service. Everyone else at the table was able to take full advantage of all the wonderful food that was available (I was limited being vegetarian). Huge sandwiches. Huge bowls of gumbo. Wonderful drinks. Fun decor and cool theme. The potato salad was amazing also (although I think there was bacon in there that I was not aware of but caught)! I would 100% recommend this place and we will definitely be back. 9.1/10

Seafood Platter for Two. HUGE.
Vanessa G.

- Vibes: classic southern vibes. Homey, bustling - Crowd: full on a Sunday night, only emptied out near closing - Menu: lots of options- appetizers, salads, entrees - Value for price: 5/5. Portions were HUGE with generous servings of protein - Service: 4/5, a bit slow but likely because of the crowds - Parking: plenty of lot parking Stopped at southside cafe as we were passing through Louisiana on a road trip. Even though we got there around 8pm there were plenty of families/sports teams celebrating. Waitress was nice and answered our many questions, and the food came out within 20min (fresh!). The tuna salad was giant with a hefty slab of fish- a bit salty but otherwise great. The fresh fried mushrooms were juicy and satisfying (if you like mushrooms, that is). We also shared the seafood platter which was honestly enough for 3 people- my favorite parts were the softshell crab (2) and oysters. The classic BLT was also heaped with healthy servings of turkey and beef. French onion soup was good with huge croutons, but not our favorite item on the table. I could tell everything was fried fresh and came out piping hot! Good ambiance and good food.

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4 years ago

Always great. Elevated bar food. Sandwiches and Burgers. Seafood and veteran owned. Don't miss it.

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Always great food and service . Just loud to dine in . Half price appetizers are great ! And skinny string onion rings are the best

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4 years ago

Terrible tasting food and just too expensive for dinner even just for two and we do well financially. Over priced not well cooked food.

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4 years ago

Best restaurant In Slidell. Great food, great service, and awesome food. Also, perfect place to just hang out with friends.

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A great place, atmosphere, very friendly staff, get this including an amazing British waitress...

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Good food beer always cold bartenders and waitstaff are really good and the Big MoJamma is the bomb my go to place. Big Mo Jamma

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4 years ago

The food is always great. The service was slow this time but normally is really good. The best restaurant in Slidell in my opinion.

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4 years ago

The hot wings was really good an the house salad with homemade ranch .. we didn't like the gumbo or chicken fried steak .. very tasteless

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6 years ago

Love this place. Awesome food, great atmosphere, consistent. I have loved everything I have ever gotten there.

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One of my favorite places to visit when I'm back home. Best roast beef po-boys around!

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Nickole is the best waitress!! Great drinks and food! Consistently busy, so go early!

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Do you serve gluten-free buns/bread?

Sorry we do not offer gluten free bread.

Sunday Brunch menu?

Yes, there is a Sunday brunch menu.

Can you eat inside?

Yes. Regular dining now

Best lunch and dinner around Slidell area?

We have a great meal

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