Dakota Restaurant - Covington

4.8

1203 Reviews

$50 and over

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for fine wines

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary French / American, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(985) 892-3712
Website
http://www.thedakotarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Kim Kringlie
Catering
Off-site catering for both elegant and casual events in any location desired. Our event planning and catering branch, Grand Events and Dakota Catered, has designed and catered parties of 2 to 1200 in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Texas, and New York.
Private party facilities
We offer multiple Dining Rooms for your Private Event- Create memories while hosting your Wedding Rehearsal, Birthday or Anniversary Celebration with family and friends. The Dining Rooms can be arranged to host your next Corporate Event, while providing space for your AV needs.

Location
310 E Boston St, Covington, LA 70433
Neighborhood
Covington
Cross street
Boston Street and Massachusetts Street
Parking details
Restaurant parking lot located next to The Dakota.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Tuna Tartare$17.00
truffle-scented, shallots, capers, tomato, lemon, dill; crostinis
Lobster Arancini$24.00
gruyère, lobster crème, beurre blanc
Grilled Argentine Royal Red Shrimp$18.00
pimentón de la vera, polenta, parmigiano, crisp spinach, chimichurri
Red Curry-Coconut PEI Moules$24.00
white wine, shallots, cilantro, lime; grill bread
Screaming Oak Farms Mushroom Flatbread$22.00
fontina, bechamel; caramelized onions, arugula, truffled-balsamic
Lamb Nachos$18.00
classic Dakota...ground lamb, tomato chutney, sweet potato chips; danish bleu
Charred Bone Marrow$21.00
red onion-thyme jam; grill bread
Foie Gras$28.00
daily preparation
The Lump Crabmeat & Brie Soup$17.00
our signature soup
Soup du Jour
daily preparation

Boards and Salads

Charcuterie Board$26.00
cured meats, truffled-chicken liver mousse, marinated olives, caper berries, dijon; house crisps
Planche de Fromage$28.00
selected artisan cheeses, fruit, sea salt roasted almonds; house crisps
Frisée-Arugula Beet Salad$15.00
pickled red & golden beets, red onions, balsamic vinaigrette; chévre, honey-roasted walnuts
Charred Romaine Caesar$14.00
red onion, tomato, parmigiano reggiano
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna$18.00
rare seared; pickled ginger, asian vinaigrette; wasabi aioli
The Bleu$15.00
butter lettuce, spiced cashews, granny smiths apples, red onion; danish bleu vinaigrette

Entrées

Sweet Chili-Orange Glazed Hidden Fjord Salmon$38.00
brussels sprouts-louisiana yam hash; lardons
Redfish Pontchartrain$45.00
shrimp, crabmeat, mushrooms, scallion-citrus butter; haricots verts
Brown Butter Seared U-10 Sea Scallops$46.00
roasted cauliflower gratin, citrus gastrique, preserved lemon; hazelnuts
The Soft-Shell Crab$49.00
shrimp, crabmeat, crawfish stuffing, pecan rice pilaf, asparagus; creollaise
Pan-Seared Duck Breast$39.00
confit duck risotto, port-rosemary jus
Pepper-Grilled Filet Mignon$58.00
fondant potato, spinach purée; herb black garlic butter
Veal with 3 Sauces$48.00
pan sauteed baby veal medallions, jumbo lump crabmeat, asparagus, bordelaise, lemon butter, béarnaise; herb potato tart
Grilled Bone-In Iberico Pork Chop$47.00
sofrito; flowering kale, zucchini; patatas bravas

Sides

Frites Maison$15.00
truffle-parmigiana; herb aïoli
Cauliflower-Chèvre Gratin$16.00
chévre, parmesan
Butter-Poached Asparagus$16.00
hollandaise
Sautéed Screaming Oaks Farms Mushroom Medley$16.00
sherry; worcestershire
Lobster Mac$24.00
gruyère, fontina; panko crust

Breads

Olive-Rosemary Focaccia$7.00
evoo
Brioche Rolls$7.00
truffled butter
Butter N Steen's-Glazed CornBread$7.00
steen's glazed

What 1,203 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dakota Restaurant in Covington offers an exquisite dining experience with "exceptional food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the beautiful ambiance and attentive staff. Known for its standout dishes like the "crab and Brie soup" and "redfish," Dakota consistently impresses with its "fabulous atmosphere" and "delightful presentations." While parking can be challenging, the overall experience is worth the visit.

1,204 Reviews

F
Frank
Baton Rouge
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous fabulous food. Great great service. Wonderful atmosphere. By far the best restaurant in Covington. Love love love the place. We have eaten at restaurants across the US and Europe. This one is as good as the best anywhere.
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James
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, outstanding service with exceptional food. Upscale, relaxed atmosphere and quiet enough to carry a conversation. Highly recommend!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience with wonderful food! my favorite part was the bread options, i got the brioche rolls with truffle butter which was so decadent. The lobster arancini starter is also a must have, with gruyere cheese in the center, delicious!
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Jennifer
New Orleans
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved every bite of our meals. Our waitress had an impressive knowledge of the menu. Highly recommend!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the service was very nice. Overall a great experience!
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Carson
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is always perfext at Dakota. The most top-notch service you can get in Covington for sure. Every dish is phenomenal and the wine list is the best in St. Tammany Parish hands down
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Debbie
Western NC
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous lunch experience for the Bippity Boppity Brew HaHa luncheon. The wine selections were wonderful and the food always delicious.
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Katie
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easily the top fine dining restaurant on the Northshore. Creative flavors, superior quality and exceptional and knowledgeable service. This place is special. Can’t wait to return!
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Loretta
New Orleans
81 reviews
4.0
81 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time to your new location. Jessica provided terrific service, very knowledgeable and professional. Starter and salads very good and well presented, however too much Orzo ion the Halibut. We will return.
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Robert
New Orleans
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We feel this is the best restaurant on the north shore. I place it next to Commander’s for food quality, and presentation . The soft shell crab has to be experienced to fully appreciate the restaurant
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FAQs

Dakota Restaurant - Covington offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (985) 892-3712.

Dakota Restaurant - Covington is rated 4.8 stars by 1203 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dakota Restaurant - Covington

310 E Boston St, Covington, LA 70433

Additional information

Cross street
Boston Street and Massachusetts Street
Neighborhood
Covington
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary French / American, Contemporary Southern
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Restaurant parking lot located next to The Dakota.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kim Kringlie
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thedakotarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(985) 892-3712
Catering
Off-site catering for both elegant and casual events in any location desired. Our event planning and catering branch, Grand Events and Dakota Catered, has designed and catered parties of 2 to 1200 in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Texas, and New York.
Private party facilities
We offer multiple Dining Rooms for your Private Event- Create memories while hosting your Wedding Rehearsal, Birthday or Anniversary Celebration with family and friends. The Dining Rooms can be arranged to host your next Corporate Event, while providing space for your AV needs.

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Dakota Restaurant - Covington

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

92 New Orleans Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

The Soft-Shell Crab

Grilled Tenderloin Salad

The Lump Crabmeat & Brie Soup

Starters

Tuna Tartare$17.00

Lobster Arancini$24.00

Grilled Argentine Royal Red Shrimp$18.00

Red Curry-Coconut PEI Moules$24.00

Screaming Oak Farms Mushroom Flatbread$22.00

Lamb Nachos$18.00

Charred Bone Marrow$21.00

Foie Gras$28.00

The Lump Crabmeat & Brie Soup$17.00

Soup du Jour

Boards and Salads

Charcuterie Board$26.00

Planche de Fromage$28.00

Frisée-Arugula Beet Salad$15.00

Charred Romaine Caesar$14.00

Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna$18.00

The Bleu$15.00

Entrées

Sweet Chili-Orange Glazed Hidden Fjord Salmon$38.00

Redfish Pontchartrain$45.00

Brown Butter Seared U-10 Sea Scallops$46.00

The Soft-Shell Crab$49.00

Pan-Seared Duck Breast$39.00

Pepper-Grilled Filet Mignon$58.00

Veal with 3 Sauces$48.00

Grilled Bone-In Iberico Pork Chop$47.00

Sides

Frites Maison$15.00

Cauliflower-Chèvre Gratin$16.00

Butter-Poached Asparagus$16.00

Sautéed Screaming Oaks Farms Mushroom Medley$16.00

Lobster Mac$24.00

Breads

Olive-Rosemary Focaccia$7.00

Brioche Rolls$7.00

Butter N Steen's-Glazed CornBread$7.00

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