This is a great staple in Hammond cuisine, and has been a reliable choice for quality food for years now. The Maurpas chicken dish is my personal favorite dish, fried chicken filled with crawfish and other flavorful items, served with with a tangy hollandaise sauce and crisp fresh green beans. However, the five star options are the desserts. The creme brûlée is good, but the banana foster bread pudding is worth a visit alone. For an $8 (with tax) purchase, I will go there and eat it alone! The sauce is carmelized and thick, a refreshing take on the typical New Orleans style sauce. The sauce on top is crisped and it makes a praline type flavor. The bananas served in and alongside the dish also improve the flavor and texture. This is a MUST-BUY purchase. Let me know how you enjoyed it! I snuck over here during the intermission of a play at Columbia theater. read more

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Not bad. I had the ribeye and it was cooked like I ordered. Sometimes places can over cook a ribeye, but this one was spot on. Mashed potatoes were great as well! Definitely a drinking spot as every table we passed had a martini glass. Looking at the menu, I can see why. Not a bad place to stop! read more

Our dining experience was horrible. Waitress was far less than attentive. Food came out cold and the medium rare steak came out med well. The Pasta Bake was sent back (cold and no flavor) and the waitress copped an attitude. Wine was old and flat. I sent email complaining and when questioned I returned my response. Never heard another word. Last question I was asked was how did the manager handle our complaints? I responded, funny thing, the manager never came to our table. Will NEVER go back. Do not waster your money on this place. read more

Took forever to get food and it wasn't very busy. Chicken and waffles -- terrible batter and it was burnt. Waffle was tough and not sure what they used but it didn't taste like a waffle. Also had what looked like little pork squares on it. read more

My boyfriend and I adore this place so much! The staff was very sweet and the food is absolutely delicious! We got the seafood plate and let me tell you it is worth it! The plate is huge and filling. They don't skip out on anything either the shrimp are gigantic! read more

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We took a shot on this place one night as me and my husband were trying to find new places to eat besides our same old regulars. Tope La did not disappoint! We've been back several times since and is now one of our favorites. Everything we had tried so far has been delicious and generous portions. The staff is also very friendly. Definitely recommend! read more

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Tope la is yummy. They have some interesting creations on the menu for dinner service... but brunch is awesome. I only go here for that honestly. Service is usually good i think I've had one sketchy waitress but we all have bad days. Cute place to go on a date. Really nice interior though it could use a good dusting. read more

Owner, Jim, is possibly one of the rudest people I've ever spoken to. We used to frequent here, in large groups occasionally as well, and now everyone knows- I'll never go back to Tope La. Food is the same anyway (protein + cream sauce.) Being locally owned, I was dedicated to supporting it. Now I know all too well just who I was supporting. We'll continue to pass and refer against it. read more

I've been here a couple times for dinner, and I have always loved the experience here. Their atmosphere is more sophisticated and luxurious than the usual dining establishments in Hammond. The wait staff has always done a good job with ordering and touching base in a timely manner. Today I went for brunch for the first time. I ordered the Tope La French Toast, and my boyfriend ordered the Surf and Turf. Both of us were extremely happy with our dishes. The french toast were two big pairs of toasts with honey roasted pecan cream cheese in the middle. Fresh blackberries and a generous amount of powdered sugar adorned the dish. The surf and turf was a biscuit and NY Strip cut in slices topped with a creamy peppercorn gravy that had andouille sausage and lobster bits. All in all, I will definitely be coming back here - brunch, lunch, or dinner! read more

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Came here for brunch with the family. First time. Not let down at all. Excellent staff. The place was super clean. The food was outstanding! I will return read more

Tope La has a special place in my heart. I spent my first ever Valentines Day here. Say it with me now, daaaaaaaawww! This was a rather long time ago and have since evolved to spending Vday avoiding people at all costs by eating large amounts of Chinese food on the couch. OK, back to task here... I have recently returned to Tope La and while a lot is different, much of it is still the same. The interior is dimly lit, a little old school, but nice. It's pretty casual during the day, but can feel a little nicer at night. Being that its smack dab in the middle of a college town, I think this restaurant draws more of an older crowd. The menu is bigger than I remember and offered more variety in price points as well. The regular dinner entrees average $22 with a lunch menu offering a much lower price point. The menu has everything from sandwiches & salads, to seafood, to pasta dishes. They have a little something for everyone. The appetizer that everyone raves about is the Bayou dip. It's their take on the classic spinach and artichoke dip by adding pepper cheese and sun dried tomatoes. It certainly does add another flavor dimension. I found it to be very very creamy though, would have liked more spinach. It almost had the consistency of a thick queso. Still in all it was really good. I also like how they give you pita chips with it instead of tortilla chips. For my lunch, I got the chef salad wrap, because I love chef salads and I love when things are wrapped up in a tortilla, so no brainer here! Perfect lunch grub! When the wrap came out it was huge. They make all their dressings in house and the honey mustard that came with it was awesome. I took half of it to go, and as embarrassing as this is to admit, I rarely have to go plates. (read: I eat like a 300 man) It came with a broccoli slaw, which wasn't my favorite thing, but liked that it came with a vegetable. If you aren't a fan of rosemary I would sub it out for something else. The service was just as good as I remembered. Attentive, friendly, with just good southern hospitality! read more

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Mel is the best bartender in Hammond. She loves you and still has a little bit of attitude. Steak is top notch. It's not unlike the show Cheers in here. In other words, if you want some spunk and some good food, come here tonight. read more

I have been here twice in the last year and for restaurants in Hammond, this one is near the top of the list with respect to class, presentation and steaks/seafood selections. The steaks (filet) and seafood here is very good and up there with the top restaurants in Louisiana. The appetizers are also excellent with the bada-Bing shrimp, blackened alligator (try finding that in the Midwest) and the andouille corn dogs being my favorites. They also have a full bar and excellent wine selection so if you have a special occasion or want to entertain guests, don't hesitate to make this your dining selection. Enjoy! read more

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Met some friends for lunch and tried the bean dip and was not disappointed a little spicy but good just the same

First time visit. If I'm ever back in Hammond I may make a reappearance. The shrimp & corn florentine bisque was OFF THE CHARTS amazing. The texture, the flavors, the amount of ingredients. It was hands down perfection. For my meal I had the Lobster & Eggplant Alfredo. It was quite delicious. The only thing I didn't like was the large onion slices in the pasta. Was a bit overwhelming. Very good meal though. Our server was quite friendly and the food didn't take long at all. Nice spot! read more

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Ordered 2 salads last night to go, a Magnolia Salad and a Shrimp Remoulade salad .. How can a place mess up a salad? First off there was NO shrimp in my Shrimp Remoulade salad, secondly it came with 3 fried green tomatoes that taste like hard rocks, the smaller tomatoes tasted sour and i had 1 little "piece"of a cucumber! The total of both was $31.90... I basically threw away $31.90 because no one even answered the phone when i called to discuss this and obviously no one cared enough to make $31.90 of salads taste good. There will be no return trip. read more

Amazing!!! One of my favorite spots to go to. The food is so good and the environment is perfect for a special occasion. Service is always amazing too. Everything super high quality. read more

With no greeting at the door I was finally seated with my party 5min later. The restaurant looked presentable and clean however the service failed short and the waitress was not so pleasant. The food was priced well with nice sized portions. The food was a little salty but not too bad. There were no drink specials and they were overpriced. I recommend Tope La for a quick bite while out and about but not for impressing a date or friends. read more

If I could give them 10 stars I would!!! Food is phenomenal, do yourself a favor and try the potato au gratin, steak pasta and the spinach dip! You will not be disappointed! Another big bonus is the amazing bar service and prices really are not too bad!! read more

We came in for appetizer and dessert. The server was very sweet to let us camp out for three hours (two friends meeting between NOLA and Baton Rouge). Don't gasp we left her a 50% tip. We had the Italian nachos which were a sweet cream sauce laced with sausage, olives, sweet banana peppers on puffed pasta chips. I guess I dont appreciate a chewy piece of bow tie. The flavors were incredible but the texture of the pasta chips was awkward. We had the sauce all over us. I wish I'd tried one of the other grilled items of Marsala dishes to get a feel for their entrees. We split the praline cheesecake. The flavors were there but the cheesecake texture was mealy instead of creamy as was the whipped cream topping. I'm guessing it had been frozen or had been refrigerated too long. Flavor yes, fresh not so much. The praline topping made it worthwhile. Sorry I don't have photos. We were too busy chatting to have food porn. I heard they have wonderful brunches and holiday meals. I will definitely come try it again. read more

This place was terrible the food was cold and raw and I saw rat poop in the bathroom and cockroaches all over the ground you sound not go.

Tried the Tournedos with asparagus. There's a lot of sauce on it, so bc I was afraid it would be salty but it was a good flavor. I really loved the fried grits. The waitress was friendly and attentive! I liked that it was pretty quiet and calm for dinner. read more

We're giving Tope La five stars because not only were the dishes interesting and delicious, (eggplant/crab stack and Redfish) but the friendly staff went out of their way to assist us getting back to our hotel when Uber software gremlins messed up our ride. Special shout-out to Mark who went above and beyond - much appreciated. read more

I had the shrimp and grits it was okay I enjoyed my drinks. Need better lighting for pics but overall okay experience

The food was pretty good but the service was awful. We had to go find the waitress for drink refills, and for our bill. She was way too busy in the back chatting up some guy. They weren't busy at all and there were three servers who were walking around. The venue is great and they've done a great job with the inside. read more

TERRIBLE customer service in bar area, actually nonexistent. Management for bar employees is the worst I've ever experienced. Food just so-so, at best and overpriced. Won't be back. Will they ever maintain and refinish all the beautiful wood? Put tablecloths on tables, but at least replace booth bench cushions. For the prices charged this is a necessity. Pass trying this place if you want a good experience and expect actual customer service. read more

This is my favorite place to eat in Hammond. The food is an upscale Cajun menu. They have burgers and (very good) red beans with fried catfish if you aren't feeling too adventurous. The bayou dip is my favorite appetizer. The porcupine hush puppies are great too. The alligator and grilled oysters are good...people not used to Cajun cooking may find them too salty. Every entree I have had has been good. If you want a salad the grilled vegetable salad is great . If you want meat go for the injected pork tenderloin. Not sure what is up with the negative reviews for this place....I typically stick with the entrees or salads and haven't been disappointed. read more

Thank you for the fabulous birthday dinner, Tope La. Your lump crab stuffed and smothered red snapper never fails to make me eat until I'M stuffed! The shrimp and eggplant casserole is my favorite side dish (or lunch entree). And the bananas foster bread pudding? Rich, decadent, amazing. Happy belly, happy Melly! ;) read more

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Drove up to Hammond to meet a friend for lunch and chose this place at her suggestion (close to her office). I thought the food was good, not great. Our server was VERY young, but friendly and he did a nice job, all the orders were spot on. Atmosphere was comfortable, sort of a tavern feel...don't be fooled by their website, it's not nearly as fancy at it appears on their website. "Tavern" really seems to describe it best. One in our party ordered the crab and cheese pasta, she seemed pleased, but I had a bite and felt otherwise. Mostly pasta and cheese with just a hint of crab. Hubby seemed happy but not overjoyed with his selection, and my club sandwich was good, not great. Lacks the sophistication of sandwich mastery I'm accustomed to, but hey, after all, we were in Hammond. I found the prices to be inflated for a Hammond tavern, maybe they're trying to keep the local college kids out of the dining scene and bring them in for happy hour and college night only, but as "mature" professionals, I felt that the value of the meal definitely fell short as compared to the pricing. read more

Have not been disappointed yet! Shrimp and grits were great! It comes with an Edamame and Corn succotash that is awesome! Oyster artichoke soup is delicious as well! Lots of variety on the menu. It's worth trying! read more

It is a wonderful gem of fine Cajun cuisine. Friendly and fast service. Best I have had in a very long time. Worth the drive! read more

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Tope La is one of my favorite restaurants in the Hammond area. The Sunday brunch is excellent. Check their website for daily specials that change every month. Tuesday, the lunch menu is served for dinner. Wednesday is usually $1 martini night. Sunday is brunch with mimosa specials. The food is rich and has a local flavor. I've thoroughly enjoyed every meal here. Large portions served in a casual elegant atmosphere. The bar is a good place to meet friends for a drink, while avoiding the college crowd on Cate street. The service is excellent. The alcohol selection is above average, and the bartenders know how to mix a drink. read more

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This is definitely one of the few places I've been in Hammond that is really a "special occasion" level restaurant. Not to say you can't go for any occasion, but when you want that special atmosphere and unique food, Tope La will deliver. They have a good wine menu, fairly unique cocktails and on Fridays (I believe only in the summer) they have fish specials. Our latest dining experience was quite nice, though the food service was quite slow because they had a large rehearsal dinner there. Here's what we had: - Bayou Dip - This was pretty good. Great flavor, maybe a little too runny, but all in all a great appetizer to share. Unique twist on the spinach & artichoke dip you're used too. - Crabmeat & Artichoke Soup - I wasn't so impressed by this. The bisque lacked complexity, so it kind of just tasted like white gravy - House Salads w/ Sugar Cane Vinaigrette - Very interesting concept for a vinaigrette dressing, though a little sweet for a whole salad. - Tabasco Speckled Trout (Fish Special) - Quite good. Simple, served atop a sweet potato, crab cake and topped with a Tabasco butter. - Amberjack Alfredo (Fish Special #2) - Also quite good. The fish was prepared well and the alfredo was unique with sundried tomatoes and topped with fried oysters. - Swordfish (Fish Special #3) - This dish had so much promise but I was a little underwhelmed. It was served atop a reduction of arugula, onions, portabellas and tomatoes, then topped with a walnut dijon sauce I believe. I thought the sauce was overly sweet, the fish overcooked and lacking flavor and the reduction lacked complexity. The arugula didn't have it's usual bite. I very much enjoy coming to Tope La because they have all of the Cajun/Creole classics but then also come up with unique specials that show forward thinking in the cuisine. read more

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Tope La is one of my husband's favorite restaurants in Hammond. He loves the Filet of Sirloin on Smoked Gouda Alfredo. I typically choose one of the fish dishes and am usually happy with what I order. We've also had the bayou dip, which is pretty tasty, but heavy. I've also had their Chef Salad Wrap at lunch and really enjoyed that. Bloody Mary's at brunch are highly recommended by my husband (one of his favorite Bloody Mary spots). Overall, this is one of the more upscale restaurants in Hammond with a very intimate vibe and worth giving a try! read more

The food here is top notch! A little on the pricier side for Hammond, but it is a different level of dining and the portions are often very generous so it's well worth the price. My husband and I love to share a bottle of wine and the largest ribeye plate (I think you can get a 16 ounce?) regardless, it's so much food!!! It comes with an amazing Caesar salad with homemade croutons and great dressing, loaded baked potato, and garlic bread. And the steak itself is amazing and a nice cut. The restaurant has a great ambience and is darker and sexy. We like to sit at the large bar or in the booths near the bar area. read more

Great happy hours! The food is as good or better as any other place in town.(I've been to almost all of them.) Friendly service too. read more

They may have a great daily restaurant, but the "holiday" buffet was not good! The service was terrible and the food was not much better. There were no servers at the buffet to let us know what any of the dishes were, and no signs to say what the dishes were. I hope for there success, but they need to not "cater" holidays anymore!!! read more

I'll be honest. I wasn't a fan of Tope La years ago. I didn't enjoy the food. I randomly decided to give them another try on my birthday this year. I'm so glad I did! The Smoked Gouda & Steak pasta is my favorite. The sauce is soooo delicious! And the portions are large. I couldn't even finish half of the plate. Oh, and the drink menu is great as well. read more

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I was in town for a business meeting and my colleague suggested Tope La. There is ample street parking. The lunch crowd was very small, so no reservation was needed. I started with BBQ shrimp. The shrimp were head on and nicely sized. The portion was huge! The shrimp were a bit over-cooked, edging toward mushy, but the sauce was excellent. Bread was tasty, but stale. The star of the meal with the entree. I had the shrimp and eggplant casserole. It was delicious. I ate every bite of it. No room left for dessert. The menu is full of nice choices, and I could have been happy with most anything on it, but I was glad I made the choice of the shrimp and eggplant casserole. read more

Julia was such a wonderful bartender. She was very helpful with menu suggestions and she makes some great drinks. The manager, Eric, is kind of an ass. He was rude to his staff and creepily stared at my friend and I. To say the least it made us quite uncomfortable. The food here is amazing. Try the Chicken Angelique! And be sure to order a Sangriatini from Julia! read more