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4.6
- 4.6Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
Pat's Rest Awhile
4.6
704 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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2 people
23 Mar 2025
20:30
- Great for creative cocktails
- Great for scenic views
- Lively
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesSeafood, Steak, Contemporary American
- Hours of OperationSun 11:00–20:00 Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00–14:30 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri 17:00–21:30 Sat 16:30–21:30
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefPat Gallagher
- Private party facilitiesE: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.
- AreaMandeville
- Parking detailsPrivate Lot
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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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.
704 Reviews
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Tim VIP
New Orleans7 reviews
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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TomG
New Orleans35 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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kay
San Francisco32 reviews
4.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 2
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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Brigitte
Coastal Georgia3 reviews
5.0Dined on 9 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Gail
New Orleans6 reviews
5.0Dined on 28 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Adam
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5.0Dined on 23 February 2025
- Overall 5
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Tammy VIP
Tallahassee5 reviews
5.0Dined on 22 February 2025
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Jacque VIP
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Pat's Rest Awhile is rated 4.6 stars by 704 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
2 people
23 Mar 2025
20:30
2129 Lakeshore Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448
Additional information
- AreaMandeville
- Hours of OperationSun 11:00–20:00 Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00–14:30 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri 17:00–21:30 Sat 16:30–21:30
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesSeafood, Steak, Contemporary American
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPrivate Lot
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefPat Gallagher
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesE: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.