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Pat's Rest Awhile, Mandeville, LA

Pat's Rest Awhile

4.6
4.6
701 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
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 701 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 "delicious food and attentive service" in a "beautiful setting" on Lake Pontchartrain's north shore. Guests rave about the "great seafood and great ambience," and the "excellent service" from a "friendly and helpful" staff. The "chargrilled oysters are a must," and the "wedge salad is delicious." Despite some noise and wait time concerns, the restaurant's "upbeat vibe," "outstanding food," and "stunning views" make it a favorite spot for many patrons.

701 Reviews

  1. Brigitte

    Coastal Georgia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and amazing service. I always order the fish almondine.

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  2. Gail

    New Orleans6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful server. One of our favorite places

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pat always delivers great food, drinks and atmosphere

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  4. Adam

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place! Will definitely be going back! Oysters were fantastic! And don’t miss out on the crawfish cakes.

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  5. Tammy VIP

    Tallahassee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was first class. Service friendly and competent.

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  6. Jacque

    New Orleans49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience every time we go! The location on the lake, the food, the service and the ambiance!

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  7. Dr. Joseph

    New Orleans66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of Pat Gallagher's restaurants are excellent. Pat's Rest Awhile is no exception.

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  8. Paul

    New Orleans8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great night! Food was fantastic and service was awesome! Will be going back soon!

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  9. Kim

    New Orleans1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. We got corn and shrimp soup which was delicious. We split a seafood combination dinner and then ordered the ooey, goey cake for dessert. Everything was delivered fast except dessert. Wish That some of the seafood platters would be offered as a broiled or blackened option. All of them were fried. All in all it was a nice dinner.

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  10. John

    New Orleans11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Crab cakes were lacking had to much salt. I’ve had better elsewhere. Service was slow seems like the waiter was more interested in the hostess than customers. Requests are not paid attention to. Gallagher Restaurant are usually much better than this

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Pat's Rest Awhile is rated 4.6 stars by 701 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 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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