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Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Northshore

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A photo of Pat's Rest Awhile restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(696)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Mandeville
Booked 23 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.
A photo of Dakota Restaurant - Covington restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1250)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Covington
Booked 5 times today
Open since October of 1990, The Dakota has been a pioneer in the culinary industry on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. Their cuisine is influenced by the flavorful Creole cuisine, with Contemporary Louisiana. Other influences include the Southwest, California, and Asia using fresh local and seasonal ingredients. The carefully selected wines pay tribute to the well crafted wines of North America while offering many of the traditional Old World styles of Europe. In October of 2023, The Dakota moved to its new location in Historic Downtown Covington...just a block from the iconic Southern Hotel.The Dakota continues to set the mark for what people look for when they dine – well crafted food, detail-oriented service, plush surroundings, and genuine hospitality.
A photo of Desi Vega Steakhouse Covington restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1017)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Covington
Booked 7 times today
Thank you for choosing Desi Vega’s Steakhouse Northshore, located in the heart of Covington.If your preferred reservation time is not available through Open Table, please call the restaurant directly to check availability at (985) 276-4994.Our dining experience is also available at the Bar. Bar seats are on a first come first serve basis.
A photo of The English Tea Room & Eatery restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(73)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Covington
Booked 15 times today
"The world drinks tea. Come have some with us today!" The English Tea Room and Eatery is one of the shops you don't expect to find on the short but interesting Lee Lane in Covington's walkable city core. The shop offers more than 260 choices of teas and serves fresh-baked scones with house-made clotted cream and house-made lemon curd along with all-day high tea [finger sandwiches, savories & chocolate covered strawberries] and many other English food items such as banger & mash, Coronation Chicken Salad, Scotch eggs, quiches, Shepherd's Pie, etc.We are located on the corner of Rutland St. and N. Florida St. is just a block from the antique stores on Lee Lane and one block from the art galleries on Columbia. Off-street parking is available, wheelchair Lift and ample free parking on Florida St. and Rutland St and nearby Free Public Parking [Ox lot].
A photo of Valencia restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(183)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional Spanish • Covington
Booked 3 times today
Valencia in Covington, LA is a must-visit spot, loved by locals and visitors alike. It serves a unique blend of traditional Spanish and New Orleans cuisine, with flavor infusions that dazzle the palate. The restaurant has an awesome atmosphere and the service is top-notch. Reviewers have praised the food and ambience, with many noting that they will definitely be back. It's a delightful place to enjoy a romantic evening or a fun night out with friends.
A photo of Don's Seafood Hut of Covington restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(18)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Covington
The truth is, you don't become a Louisiana favorite just by putting the word "authentic" on your sign. When you've served Cajun meals as long as we have, you learn the difference between real food and a bland imitation, and our guests know it too. Grilled, fried or on ice-there's time cooked into every dish and time spent on every home cooked recipe, so that every aroma, every bite, every sip and every gathering is memorable. We've spent more than 80 years creating a recipe for something much greater than a place for a lunch break or night out. It's a place to share (or keep the whole plate to yourself), a place where you always have a seat ready at the table and a place where you're always part of the family.
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  • Kendel
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    From the moment we’ve walked into the restaurant to the moment we walked out we experienced some of the best service any restaurant can give. Even though it got quite busy we were still check in on us and our drinks were never empty. Our server Micheal (I’m pretty sure that was his name) was so respectful and offered get service to us.
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    Keith Young's SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Madisonville
    4.9
  • Edward
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I like Red Fish Grill. My first meal on my first trip to Nawlins was there and I've been a fan ever since. Good food, great service and ambiance that fancies up Bourbon Street a lil bit. Loved the Boufin balls and whatever sauce that is that they came in. Only thing I want a fan of was their fried okra, which tasted pickled or horse radishy but everything else was excellent. Who puts Rosemary in a boozy lemonade? Red Fish does, and it was gooood. I'll be back my next trip to New Orleans.
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    Red Fish GrillPrice: Moderate• Seafood• French Quarter
    4.5
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    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wow I cannot say enough about my wonderful experience at Toups Meatery. The food was fantastic. We ordered the Meatery board to start and the cracklins were probably the best I’ve ever had. They give those meateries in Scott a run for their money! (And I think they’d beat ‘em!) basically everything on that Meatery board was great. Then we got the pork chop and it was absolutely massive, and delicious. We also sat across from the window from the kitchen and I got a front row view to how chef Toups handles his business and it was such a cool experience to be able to see him run the kitchen. I can’t wait to tell my friends and recommend them to come here!
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    Toups MeateryPrice: Expensive• Cajun• Mid-City / City Park
    4.7
  • Fallon
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My husband and I made a reservation here for Valentine’s Day. It was our first time in the city and to be honest we didn’t really know what to expect. The staff were wonderful! They were all so kind and worked together as a team pretty seamlessly. I don’t feel like we had to wait around for anything. The food came out quickly and tasted amazing. I got the pumpkin ravioli and my husband got the fillet with asparagus. We loved both dishes so much and left feeling satisfied. Safe to say if we come back to the city we’ll be back here for sure!
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    The Italian BarrelPrice: Expensive• Italian• French Quarter
    4.6
  • Sandra
    New Orleans / Louisiana •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 8, 2025
    I’ve eaten at Porter & Luke’s several times for brunch and it has not disappointed! This time I had the onion rings which were probably the best onion rings I’ve ever had. I also had the special of the day- Catfish Sophie which was fried catfish with angel hair pasta with crawfish cream sauce. It was so amazing! Of course I always love to try specialty drinks and had the Carnival Martini which was yummy. And I tried the Mardi Gras doberge cake that was moist and delicious!
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    Porter & Luke'sPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Metairie
    4.6
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