This is exactly the kind of bar my wife and I have been looking for since we moved here from…read moreSouthern California a couple years ago. My wife and I decided to grab lunch in historic Mandeville today, and rolled by this bar on our way home so we decided to stop in for a quick drink. And we're glad we did. Let me start off by saying that California has a "dive bar" culture. Despite what most people see on TV about the glamorous night life in Los Angeles, that's not 99% of SoCal. And to be perfectly honest, I think it's kind of funny how bougie the north shore pretends to be. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of nice and seemingly upscale establishments to visit around here so I'm not trying to offend anyone. But sometimes you just want to grab a drink in a place that's not full of pretentious people who are trying too hard. We all live in a glorified swamp, people. Accept it. Very simply: a good pour, good music, friendly patrons, and good service. That's really all that matters. And the best part is that this place doesn't have the weird hours that a lot of the places around here do. Seriously, who's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays? Do better, North Shore. Jokes aside, this is a cool, chill little bar in a great part of town.

Low prices, great happy hour and the best staff [bartenders around]…read more The Staff wants to know your name and invite you back. Great place to come hang out! Put a "Dollar on the wall"

My husband and I came here for date night and had a great experience overall. Food was delicious…read moreand we decided this would be our neighborhood spot since it's right around the corner from our house. I got the pulled pork Mac n cheese which was a huge portion and had leftovers for the next day. My husband got the bbq chicken flatbread and we split the boudin egg rolls. Service was great and everyone was very friendly!

This place is a hidden gem. I stopped by during happy hour and let's just say I was Beyond HAPPY…read more It wasn't crowded, the service was great. The food was 10/10. The ambiance was beautiful my family and I ate on the patio over looking the water. We definitely enjoyed ourselves. The food was flavorful the pasta could've used a tad bit seasoning to the sauce but overall was great.

Everything is Fantastic! Food is Superb…read more Nice Atmosphere. Will be a Regular Diner here.

The Asian chicken salad is the best salad of all time. Amazing service. Great ambiance. I have…read morealways had an absolutely great time there. Kid friendly. Accommodating. I recommend their cheesy crawfish potato chips as an appetizer. May be seasonal but they were incredible!!

On a recent visit to Mandeville, my local friends brought me in here for a pre-dinner drink. From…read morethe outside, it's just a small looking dive, but the inside is really cute. It's dark a lit with string lights. The area that was a wine store is now an event space, so you could have a group party or shower or something in there. They have a nice menu of drinks, some more elaborate than others. The bartenders were very friendly and offered to make anything I could think of. I opted for a old fashioned as we were just starting the night. It was pretty good. We decided to sit outside on a beautiful evening. I will definitely go back to check it out again on a return trip!

Joey and Lexi are more than just bartenders, they make you feel like family and are expert…read moremixologists. This is best place to have a drink in Mandeville hands down. The people on here who have had bad experiences will likely have them anywhere they go, Buncha Karen's! Grapeful ape for the win!!

Little Blue Door is a beautifully decorated cocktail lounge with excellent service. It has such a…read morefriendly atmosphere and homemade nibbles to go along with signature cocktails as well as the usual. Absolutely amazing.

My wife and I enjoyed a visit to the Little Blue Door in Covington recently for after dinner…read moredrinks. The Little Blue Door is a diminutive little saloon, that features a very appealing speakeasy vibe combined with a comfortable, understated elegance. It's quite small, so large groups might be difficult, but is still a great place to meet up with friends, or simply enjoy a nice night out with a special someone. Their full service bar features a good selection of specialty cocktails, as well as all the old standards. Service at the bar is friendly and efficient. Tonight we had Old Fashioneds, which were quite good. The Little Blue Door is highly recommended!

The open fresh air seating was wonderful. Just me. Sat at the bar. Host & bartender both friendly…read moreand engaging. I saw the rowdy "kid" play area (and could hear them) I get the reviews complaining, however it really is a lack of parenting issue, not the restaurant. The signature drinks, once being a "western sunset" , menu says 10$ in a maybe 6 ounce plastic cup (smallest cocktail I've seen at a restaurant) ended up being 12$ each on the bill. That is why I'm deducting a star, it was 20% higher for each tiny drink than expected. Bartender was very nice woman. I would return here for the wonderful view and tasty burger. I wouldn't order a dinky drink again.

Food was very good, atmosphere and vibe was great! We had…read morethe bacon jam burger and Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Both were very tasty. I would highly recommend either one. You also get to choose from a variety of sides. They give you a generous portion of the sides as well. The views of the water are pretty, and if you have young kids, there is a big playground right next to the dining area! This is a well thought out restaurant with fun amenities for the whole family. I highly recommend.

Pleasant surprise - My manager came into town to do some work and asked if I wanted to grab dinner…read more He said he wanted a good steak and I heard Gallagher's was a solid meal. So we popped in last night about 7 and we were slightly underdressed but the staff didn't seem to mind. We ordered some drinks and they were quick to the table. We pondered over the menu but there was a chef's special with a soup, entree, and dessert. We both went with the seafood gumbo, the beef tenderloin, and small dessert (something à la mode). Everything including the side salad we ordered extra was delicious. Really great atmosphere, service, and food. I would absolutely recommend.

I dined here for a birthday dinner (party of 4). The entire experience was average, from the…read moreatmosphere to the service to the food. The birthday guest didn't really feel special and we had to tell the server it was her birthday even after putting it on the reservation. We picked this place due to convenience and close proximity but it wouldn't be our first choice for future celebrations.

Pretty cocktails, food and views! Friendly staff, dog friendly as well. We stopped here on our…read morehouse hunting trip, this dining experience makes moving to Louisiana more comforting!

Aperitif has all the bones of a great spot. The location is phenomenal, with excellent views of the…read morelake, especially from the front patio. We were greeted warmly when we walked in and seated quickly, and the service throughout the meal was top notch. Everyone who served us was incredibly kind and helpful. The interior relies pretty heavily on the lake views, but it's still a comfortable and inviting spot for dinner or a drink. For an appetizer, we tried the crabmeat gnocchi, which was absolutely delicious and something I'd happily order again. For entrees, we had the hamburger and the salmon. Both were very good, although the salmon was the standout and definitely something we'd come back for. The burger came with a salad that was extremely tasty, but it was served in one of the most frustrating bowls I've ever encountered in my dining life. It was basically like trying to eat out of a spinning top. Maybe that's part of the charm.. keeping you fully engaged in the dining experience. For dessert, we had the Aperitif Press with coffee gelato. Again, very tasty, although I thought the donut pastry was just missing a little something. Overall, we're very happy we tried Aperitif and will definitely be back. We'd recommend it to anyone, with one caveat: bring your best focus when attempting to eat the salad.