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Rips on the Lake
Rips on the Lake

Rips on the Lake Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Email: ripsonthelake@bellsouth.net
  • Phone: (985) 727-2829
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday, Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday - Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm; Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Executive Chef: Roslyn Prieto
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: Private room on third floor 40 max 1st floor under building 150
  • Private Party Contact: Roslyn Prieto (985) 727-2829

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Diner Reviews
  • "Food was good and plentiful. Service was the best we've ever had in South Louisiana!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "As always, the food was great. Service was very slow but we weren't in a real hurry. Bread offered because service was slow which would be offered for all new tables, then the bread wasn't even warm. Can't beat the views though and food is outstanding with a great, affordable lunch menu!!!!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Seated at a round table in the corner, a feeling of being squeezed in when people were waiting at the bar. Their backside was much to close to us while they were standing at the bar. Noise level is Bad."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "I had to call and change my reservations twice and the hostess was sooo accommodating. We had a great dinner and the food, staff and location was perfect for the group. I will definitely consider going back to Rips on the Lake for a regular dinner night out and special occasions."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Excellent appetizers and entres. Wait staff very friendly and attentive."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "I entered the restaurant with a beautiful view of the lake and a pleasant hostess. That is where the good experience entered. Our waitress would ask if we needed anything and I said yes she would say ok and roll her eyes. It was like she hated helping people and was just going through the motions. "Glad to help" or "Surely" would have been kinder responses. She was mad I believe because we shared a meal. I wasn't that hungry so it was the best. My mom ordered oysters and said they were great. Our salad came and it was fresh and the dressing was good. Then, the food arrived. The spinach lacked seasoning, the fish (Mahi Mahi) tasted extremely fishy. The shrimp and sauce added no flavor. As a whole was extremely disappointing."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "We loved our food, the atmosphere, and our server. She was a lovely lady from Ireland named Elizabeth and she completely made the experience extra special. It was my 50th bday dinner and they placed us in a wonderul area, with view of lake, in room with gorgeous fireplace and made my might amazing. In the end - the food was what was the best! The food was far better than hoped, priced extemely well and overall **** experience by all."
    Dined on 12/11/2013
  • "Can't beat the location and most entrees are very good. Don't go for the sweet potatoe fries--not the best!"
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "I miss sure this affected things. But still unimpressive."
    Dined on 10/4/2013
  • "The porch has a fabulous view of Lake Pontchartrain and the best view ever of the Causeway (much prettier from a mile away than when you're on it). Crab claw appetizer - nicely prepared and spicy. Entrees: fresh Drum, and Oysters Bayou Teche. The drum was nicely cooked but was covered with a light sauce containing crawfish tails and artichoke hearts - the sauce itself was good but there was something slightly off in either the crawfish tails or artichoke hearts - perhaps tinged with freezer burn. The oyster component of the other dish was very tasty, accompanying vegetables were crisp and lively - a baked potato centerpiece was loaded to excess with cheese and shrimp - a calorie bomb and maybe overall giving the plate too much weight."
    Dined on 8/31/2013
  • "A bit noisy on the deck last night but a great time and good food. The view makes up for anything that is missing! You'll have a good time on that great porch/deck!"
    Dined on 8/24/2013
  • "Used Open Table on my cell like you are supposed to. When we arrived, we were stuck with the table by the door and check in stand despite several other tables being available. We were told those tables were being held for those that made phone reservations, and that phone reservations trump Open Table reservations. Have not had that response before at a restaurant. Previously this was one of our 'go-to' local restaurants, but no more."
    Dined on 7/28/2013
  • "Good food and service - Address listing for Map feature is incorrect street name. Should read Northshore Drive not North Shore - sent me to residential area."
    Dined on 7/21/2013
  • "Great food, great wine list, and great service. Will be back."
    Dined on 7/6/2013
  • "The restaurant is comfortable, the service was very good. The entire staff was very friendly. The food was good - we all had some type of seafood. The porch provided a lovely view of Lake Pontchartrain."
    Dined on 6/24/2013
  • "My wife and I enjoyed the total dining experience. Was not our first time there, and definitely will not be our last."
    Dined on 6/1/2013
  • "Having moved to the Northshore a couple years ago, this was one of the last restaurants on our list to try. I wish we didn't wait so long to try it. If you can get a patio seat, I suggest that. Even in late May, the breeze off the lake at 7 PM kept us comfortable. The menu was big, not not too big where as you wonder how they can prepare that many quality dishes. The service was attentive and we were seated right away (had reservations). My only reason for not giving it a total 5 stars was the service was a BIT slow, but it was a Friday night, before a long holiday weekend and we were in prime time. All in all, fantastic experience and will ABSOLUTELY return. Great Northshore gem!"
    Dined on 5/24/2013
  • "We made reservations for Sunday lunch through Open Table, however, they do not take reservations for patio seating. The inside dining room was great, the table for two was a good size (unlike some that are too small for the salt & pepper and your plate) and comfortable. Our waitress was attentive but not annoying. The salad was disappointing, baby lettuce with 1 tomato, good dressing though. We were finished our salad when then entree came out. The food was very good, hot, and well seasoned and presented. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and would readily return. The menu was varied with a nice selection from which to chose."
    Dined on 4/12/2013
  • "Went to rips for an anniversary celebration. The food was pricey but good and good portion sizes. Few negatives: Not a personal restaurant, the tables are crowded together and you can hear everyone else’s conversation. Second on any given day there are two menus to order from which makes talking to the server a bit confusing. Lastly I was disappointed that for the location and the price of the food that when I asked our server for a drink menu I was told they did not have one, and our server could not list the wines or domestic beers off hand."
    Dined on 4/12/2013
  • "We have dined at Rips many times. This one was out of character. The waiter was ambivalent, and the grouper was mushy -- probably frozen for a while. Unusual for Rips. We'll return, but I'll be watching to see if this is part of a trend. I sure hope not. The other two diners in our party were happy with their meals."
    Dined on 3/14/2013
  • "We enjoyed our lunch at the Rips on the Lake... We were able to sit on the porch and enjoy the view of Lake Pontchartrain."
    Dined on 3/8/2013
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