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Pat's Rest Awhile, Mandeville, LA

Pat's Rest Awhile

4.8
4.8
685 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (985) 951-2173
  • Website
    https://patsrestawhile.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pat Gallagher
  • Private party facilities
    E:mbourcq@yahoo.com.Private Hadden Room Rental Fee- $350/3hrs.Max Capacity- 32 guests.PRIVATE EVENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ORDER FOOD.As of now, we are solely offering SIT DOWN, COURSED OUT meals.We are not able to provide buffets or passed appetizers.Outside dessert fee is $3/person.

Menu

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What 685 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for scenic views

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pat's Rest Awhile offers a delightful dining experience with a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service. Savory seafood, highlighted by "delicious chargrilled oysters" and "great cedar plank fish," creates a memorable meal. While some reviews mention service delays, the "fabulous food and lovely ambiance" keep guests coming back to this charming lakeside spot.

685 Reviews

  1. connie

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our NY Eve dinner was delicious. Pork chop with pecan & bourbon glaze and the ribeye. Both cooked to perfection. Grilled oysters, gin martini and Pat’s manhattan started the meal. Plus The peanut butter pie was amazing. Creamy and sweet. Service by Kate was exactly as you’d expect. Solicitous and never hovering. It’s one of our favorites.

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  2. Patri

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    By far one of the best steaks I’ve eaten in a long time. Everything was delicious from the drinks to the dessert. Highly recommend!

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  3. Chris

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were not seated in the main dining hall, but in a smaller room behind it. Although it was more quiet, we did not find the ambiance to be as pleasant and were placed at a smaller table in the corner. Food was excellent and service was very good. Our server was attentive, but not as up to speed with the menu of the evening. Still an enjoyable experience. We will be back.

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  4. William

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was fantastic. Will go back again.

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  5. Darrell

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is great! Beware, reservations do not include outdoor seating. That is first come first served. Other than that it was awesome!

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  6. Jan

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a really nice casual restaurant. Good food, friendly staff. Option to eat inside or outside with a view of the lake. Plenty of parking in the back.

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  7. TracyV

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everyone enjoyed their food. Hanger steak was especially good.

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  8. Timothy

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've dined here several times and it's always been great! We love the casual atmosphere and simple menu. If we want fancy, we go to one of Pat's other restaurants.

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  9. Melissa

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ! Food was exceptional. Prices reasonable. Service prompt and courteous. Atmosphere was casual with an upscale feel and beautiful view.

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  10. Ivy

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was nice for a local dining spot. We stopped by for dinner after a long day of running around.

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Pat's Rest Awhile is rated 4.8 stars by 685 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Pat's Rest Awhile

2129 Lakeshore Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448

Additional information

  • Area
    Mandeville
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pat Gallagher
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    https://patsrestawhile.com/
  • Phone number
    (985) 951-2173
  • Private party facilities
    E:mbourcq@yahoo.com.Private Hadden Room Rental Fee- $350/3hrs.Max Capacity- 32 guests.PRIVATE EVENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ORDER FOOD.As of now, we are solely offering SIT DOWN, COURSED OUT meals.We are not able to provide buffets or passed appetizers.Outside dessert fee is $3/person.
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