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Pat's Rest Awhile, Mandeville, LA

Pat's Rest Awhile

4.7
4.7
678 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:30
Booked 29 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
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 678 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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.

678 Reviews

  1. TracyV

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. Timothy

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Melissa

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Ivy

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was Amazing and the service the best! We had char grilled oysters, trout with lobster risotto, Pompano almondine, crab claws and hush puppies. At the end of the meal I love sitting on the rocking chairs and enjoying the view. 

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  6. Michelle

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed my meal everything was delicious. Service was great. Was disappointed with no complementary birthday dessert waitress saw my id carded me for my drink. Just something that would have been extra nice. But overall loved it we will be back

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  7. Robyn

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere, the food and the service are always AMAZING at Pat’s. We eat here at least once a month for my crab cake fix!!!

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  8. June

    New Orleans

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food. Everyone enjoyed the shrimp and grits special. Our server was very pleasant, helpful, and attentive.

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  9. Chris

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose to eat at the bar area across from the main dining room. Servers were awesome. We were able to order from most of the menu. A little loud, but it was a Friday night and we figured mostly regulars were there, so we didn’t mind. We love Pat’s.

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  10. Cindy

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and food was fresh and delicious

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Pat's Rest Awhile is rated 4.7 stars by 678 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 29 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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