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1. Gallagher's Restaurant on Front

4.8

Exceptional(828)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Slidell

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to Gallagher's Restaurant On Front Street – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing. Chef Pat Gallagher expanded his reach to bring Slidell some of the best steaks, seafood, and cocktails! Gallagher's Restaurant on Front Street will bring the cuisine that you love even closer to home.

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2. Palmettos on the Bayou

4.7

Exceptional(1316)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Northshore

Booked 16 times today

Open since 2002 Palmettos on the Bayou is a charming and elegant Acadian style restaurant serving classic Creole dishes highlighting fresh Louisiana ingredients. Set on the tranquil Bayou Bonfouca near Old Town Slidell, our waterfront restaurant/event venue is known for its southern charm. Palmettos famous Brunch features live Jazz Saturday and Sunday. The 5,000sqf covered deck provides a dramatic outdoor setting at night for romantic dinners and a comfortable relaxed atmosphere during the day. We are honored to have been named Best Brunch, Dining with a View, and Most Romantic by various local publications throughout the years. We're located at 1901 Bayou Lane, next to Heritage Park.

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3. Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(1928)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Mandeville

Booked 37 times today

Welcome to Pat Gallagher’s 527 – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing. **Please note a 3.5% processing fee is applied to all card payments**

4. Nuvolari's

4.6

Exceptional(1298)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mandeville

Booked 10 times today

Nuvolari’s is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant, nestled on the Northshore of New Orleans in Old Mandeville. For over 40 years, loyal customers have enjoyed Italian food, friendship and celebrations around our tables. Nuvolari’s menu features traditional Italian fare alongside creative fresh dishes. Dining options include intimate indoor seating with a relaxed exterior patio. We offer Happy Hour in the bar and patio Thursday from 4:00-6:00. We also serve Lunch on Friday from 11:00-2:00. Our wine list is appreciated by both connoisseurs and newcomers, with a diverse selection by the glass and bottle.Open Table consistently recognizes Nuvolari’s with Most Romantic and Neighborhood Gem awards. Nuvolari’s– an unhurried culinary experience, just two blocks from Lake Ponchartrain. We look forward to seeing you soon!

5. Pat's Rest Awhile

4.6

Exceptional(701)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Mandeville

Booked 15 times today

Casual, water front seafood restaurant and bar helmed by renowned chef Pat Gallagher. Enjoy local favorites such as Gulf Fish Almondine, Oysters Rockefeller and Gumbo alongside classics such as Grilled Steaks and burgers. Other seafood selections include Redfish, Tuna and Swordfish. Outside dessert $3/person.

6. Brennan's

4.7

Exceptional(12071)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 187 times today

Finalist "Outstanding Restaurant" James Beard Foundation 2022. “Best Restaurants in the World” -Condé Nast Traveler. “Top 10 Best Restaurant in the South” -Southern Living. “Top 10 Restaurant in New Orleans” -NOLA.com. Welcome to Brennan's! Our menus marry classic Creole traditions with inspired, contemporary influences. Breakfast at Brennan’s is a spirited, indulgent way to begin your day! Bubbles at Brennan's Happy Hour features discounted bottles of premium Champagne. Flaming Bananas Foster, invented at Brennan's, is a timeless New Orleans tradition. Dine in one of 8 glamorous dining rooms, our famously lush courtyard, or our spectacular wine cellar.

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7. Duman Artisan Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(111)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Mandeville

Husband and wife team Bulent & Ozgur (Ozzy) Duman share their Turkish & Greek creations in the hearth of historic Old Mandeville. When you visit, you will find yourself in a chic but casual atmosphere surrounded by black&white photographs of Louisiana's street musicians (work of Bulent Duman) with Greek and Turkish music in the background. At Duman Artisan Kitchen you will experience friendly service, a thoughtful menu complimented by over 20 wines almost all served by the glass. Duman Artisan Kitchen uses Organic / Non GMO products whenever available. You can find a wide variety of small plates and appetizers as well as gyros and seafood antres

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8. Desi Vega's Steakhouse - Mandeville

4.8

Exceptional(51)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Covington

Booked 6 times today

Desi Vega's Steakhouse Mandeville has proudly joined our Northshore family! Our attention to detail and commitment to excellence makes for a truly memorable dining experience. Desi Vega’s Steaks are carefully selected and aged for tenderness then seared to perfection at 1800º in our Montague broiler. Our steaks are seasoned with a little salt and pepper because a steak like this needs nothing else. Topped with melted butter and served on a sizzling plate. The only 100% USDA Prime Steakhouse in all of Northshore!

9. GW Fins

4.9

Exceptional(20282)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • French Quarter

Booked 115 times today

Experience the cuisine that has created Raving Fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear, including baseball caps, are not permitted. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.

10. Antoine's

4.6

Exceptional(11534)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 171 times today

Antoine's is excited to be celebrating 185 years in the French Quarter. We welcome you to enjoy our traditional French creole fare as well as updated classics in our beautiful and historic restaurant setting.Antoine's Dress Code isBusiness Casual: Jackets and collared shirts are strongly suggested for gentlemen. We kindly ask all guests not to wear athletic or beach clothing, baseball caps, or flip-flops. Antoine’s dress code will be enforced at the discretion of the manager.All private dining rooms are open and we are actively booking for future events. For private dining inquiries please learn more at www.antoines.com and fill out private dining inquiry.

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Krista
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was wonderful. Our server was the best. Food was cooked perfect and tasted wonderful.
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Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Mandeville
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4.9
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SarahVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •76 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The service at Brennan’s was top tier, no question about it. The food was good and beautifully served. We had a lovely meal, served by a charming wait staff and we enjoyed it immensely.
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Brennan'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.7
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scott
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Next time I will request a table in the dock. I wish I could remember our waiters name so that I could request him again because he was amazing very attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. We went last night and I’ve already suggested Palmetos to two other couples. Definitely worth the 90 minute drive
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Palmettos on the BayouPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Northshore
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Cheerfully greeted when we entered and promptly seated. Our server, Desiree, was outstanding. The food was perfect, and the follow-up service was thoughtful and not overbearing. Great experience!
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Gallagher's Restaurant on FrontPrice: Expensive• Steak• Slidell
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4.8
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RamonVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Throughly enjoyed the Gruyère stuffed bow tie pasta with short rib and French onion broth. Nice wine list as well.
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Nuvolari'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mandeville
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4.6

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