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Dakota Restaurant - Covington, Covington, LA

Dakota Restaurant - Covington

4.9 (1290)
$50 and over
American
310 E Boston St, Covington, LA 70433

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

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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Menu

Dakota Restaurant - Covington's menu was last updated on 6/19/2025.

Monday- Saturday Evenings

Starters

  • Tuna Tartare$17.00

    truffle-scented, shallots, capers, tomato, lemon, dill; crostinis

    • Grilled Sourdough Bruschetta$14.00

      feta, sun-dried tomatoes, anchovy, capers; balsamic, evoo

      • Grilled Royal Red Shrimp$22.00

        pimentón de la vera, polenta, parmigiano, crisp spinach, chimichurri

        • Brown Butter Seared U-12 Sea Scallops$28.00

          roasted cauliflower gratin, citrus gastrique, preserved lemon; hazelnuts

          • Veal-Fennel Sausage Flatbread$20.00

            parmesan mornay, house mozzarella, fontina; pickled peppers, onions, hot honey

            • 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$29.00

                  daily preparation

                  • The Lump Crabmeat & Brie Soup$17.00

                    our signature soup

                    • Soup du Jour

                      daily preparation

                      Boards and Salads

                      • Charcuterie Board$27.00

                        cured meats, truffled-chicken liver mousse, marinated olives, caper berries, dijon; house crisps

                        • Planche de Fromage$29.00

                          selected artisan cheeses, fruit, sea salt roasted almonds; house crisps

                          • Strawberry and Watermelon Salad$16.00

                            arugula, frisée, mint, basil, feta, honey-roasted walnuts, balsamic

                            • 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$16.00

                                  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$46.00

                                      shrimp, crabmeat, mushrooms, scallion-citrus butter; haricots verts

                                      • The Soft-Shell Crab$49.00

                                        shrimp, crabmeat, crawfish stuffing, pecan rice pilaf, asparagus; creollaise

                                        • Ragout of Screaming Oaks Farm Mushrooms$38.00

                                          gnocchi; charred shallots, parmigiano tuile; herb salad

                                          • Pan-Seared Duck Breast$37.00

                                            creole succotash, sauce soubise; cherry gastrique

                                            • Pepper-Grilled Filet Mignon$61.00

                                              fondant potato, spinach purée; herb black garlic butter

                                              • Veal with 3 Sauces$49.00

                                                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

                                                      • Crispy Brussels Sprouts$16.00

                                                        steen's vinaigrette; lardons, pickled peppers, almonds

                                                        • Butter-Poached Asparagus$16.00

                                                          hollandaise

                                                          • Sautéed Screaming Oaks Farms Mushroom Medley$16.00

                                                            sherry; worcestershire

                                                            • Lobster Mac 'N Cheese$26.00

                                                              gruyère, fontina; panko crust

                                                              Breads

                                                              • Olive-Rosemary Focaccia$7.00

                                                                evoo

                                                                • Brioche Rolls$7.00

                                                                  truffled butter

                                                                  • Butter & Steen's-Glazed CornBread$7.00

                                                                    steen's glazed

                                                                    Last updated: June 19, 2025

                                                                    What 1,290 people are saying

                                                                    Dakota Restaurant - Covington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                    4.9
                                                                    4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                                    • 4.8Food
                                                                    • 4.9Service
                                                                    • 4.9Ambience
                                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

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                                                                      American

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                                                                      Best Overall

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                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Dakota Restaurant in Covington offers a delightful fine dining experience with "excellent service," a "beautiful atmosphere," and "consistently delicious food." Known for its signature Crab and Brie soup, guests rave about the soft shell crab and redfish Pontchartrain. Perfect for special occasions, it's a "gem" on the North Shore.
                                                                    1,290 Reviews

                                                                    1. Doug

                                                                      Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      We had an excellent server and delicious food that made our visit to the Dakota remarkable. We also enjoyed the Tyler Street cocktails. Very refreshing and tasty!

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                                                                    2. Amanda

                                                                      Los Angeles1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Excellent service and food! I recommend the lobster Mac and cheese!

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                                                                    3. catherine VIP

                                                                      New Orleans / Louisiana6 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Another wonderful meal at Dakota! Perfect old fashioneds, Crab and Brie soup, one duck entree, one veal, both outstanding! Complimentary dessert to celebrate our wedding anniversary. All delicious! Our server, Gavin, could not have been any better at his job. Thank you Gavin!

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                                                                    4. Leslie

                                                                      Virginia1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      The only negative about the experience had nothing to do with the restaurant, food or staff which were all excellent. There was a larger table and a few of the individuals at that table were speaking and laughing loudly, crossing over to obnoxious. The volume level was such that I could not hear the conversation at my own table. Please be respectful of other diners

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                                                                    5. Adam

                                                                      Houston4 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on June 20, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Beautiful restaurant. Very nice environment matched by the wonderful care of the service. The food was adventurous, special and well made and presented.

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                                                                    6. Michael

                                                                      New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on June 12, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      This was our first time visiting The Dakota since we moved away and since they moved. We went to celebrate our anniversary and the experience was everything we wanted and more. The wait staff was very attentive and the food was SPECTACULAR. The soft shell crab I ate might have been the best seafood dish I have ever eaten! My wife had the redfish and was absolutely delighted with her meal. When we come back to visit and have a special occasion to celebrate The Dakota will be our place to go.

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                                                                    7. Paul

                                                                      New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on June 12, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      I had the crab Brie soup and the soft shell crab. This was a food memory from the old place. Fullfilled my expectations.

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                                                                    8. John

                                                                      Nashville9 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on June 7, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Server was very good but kitchen was slow that night. Different from other experiences.

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                                                                    9. Mary Jane

                                                                      New Orleans / Louisiana9 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on June 5, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Superb service and atmosphere. Had the truffle mushroom soup which was very yummy but rich. Charred Caesar salad with grilled shrimp was very good. They surprised us with a wonderful chocolate flourless cake for my friend’s birthday. Very nice spot for a special occasion.

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                                                                    10. John

                                                                      New Orleans / Louisiana12 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on June 3, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Excellent service good food a bit pricey but worth it.

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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 4.9 stars by 1290 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                    2 people
                                                                    7:00 PM
                                                                    Booked 13 times today
                                                                    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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