Restaurants near Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

150 restaurants available nearby

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1. Palmettos on the Bayou

4.8

Exceptional(784)

$$$$

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Northshore

Booked 15 times today

Open since 2002 Palmettos on the Bayou is a charming and elegant Acadian style restaurant serving classic Creole dishes highlighting fresh Louisiana ingredients. Set on the tranquil Bayou Bonfouca near Old Town Slidell, our waterfront restaurant/event venue is known for its southern charm. Palmettos famous Brunch features live music on Fri, Sat, and Sun. The 5,000sqf covered deck provides a dramatic outdoor setting at night for romantic dinners and a comfortable relaxed atmosphere during the day. Executive Chef Ross Dover, formerly of Restaurant August, focuses on locally sourced ingredients with everything made from scratch. In addition to our regular menu we also feature a Seasonal Tasting menu. Enjoy gumbo, chargrilled oysters or Louisiana crab cakes to start your meal. Entrees include steak, fresh fish, shrimp and more. Finish your meal with one of our homemade desserts. We're located at 1901 Bayou Lane, next to Heritage Par

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2. Gallagher's Restaurant on Front

4.7

Exceptional(564)

$$$$

• Steak • Slidell

Booked 22 times today

Welcome to Gallagher's Restaurant On Front Street – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing. Chef Pat Gallagher expanded his reach to bring Slidell some of the best steaks, seafood, and cocktails! Gallagher's Restaurant on Front Street will bring the cuisine that you love even closer to home.

3. Pat's Rest Awhile

4.7

Exceptional(458)

$$$$

• Seafood • Mandeville

Booked 7 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.

4. Nuvolari's

4.4

Awesome(1029)

$$$$

• Italian • Mandeville

Booked 16 times today

Please call the restaurant directly to book reservations for Fridays and Saturdays!Nuvolari’s is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant, nestled on the Northshore of New Orleans in Old Mandeville. For over 33 years, loyal customers have enjoyed Italian food, friendship and celebrations around our tables. Nuvolari’s menu features traditional Italian fare alongside creative fresh dishes. Dining options include intimate indoor seating with a relaxed exterior patio. Live music on Wednesdays and seasonal wine events keep things exciting. Our wine list is appreciated by both connoisseurs and newcomers, with a diverse selection by the glass and bottle.Open Table consistently recognizes Nuvolari’s with Most Romantic and Neighborhood Gem awards. New Orleans food critic Tom Fitzmorris gives it four stars. Nuvolari’s– an unhurried culinary experience, just two blocks from Lake Ponchartrain. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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5. Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1418)

$$$$

• American • Mandeville

Booked 33 times today

Welcome to Pat Gallagher’s 527 – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing.

6. Papillon's

4.7

Exceptional(119)

$$$$

• Italian • Mandeville

Booked 7 times today

Hidden gem located in Old Mandeville Town Center. Conveniently located on the corner of Lafitte and Woodrow, across from the Mandeville Trailhead, blocks from the Lakefront. Boasting Chef Patrick Merritt's take on Sicilian and French cuisine, where every dish is made to order with care and attention. Papillon's consists of an intimate fine dining room located on the second floor, featuring house specialties such as the Elefante (a 16 oz bone-in veal chop, butterflied and pounded thin, battered and pan fried, topped with a lemon/butter/caper sauce) and the Beef Wellington (hand cut filet wrapped in phyllo dough and baked to perfection). On the bottom floor is Angolo del Vino Wine Bar and Gelateria, serving a small bites menu which features award-winning meatballs, and wine on tap.Perfect for any special occasion, date night, or a simple evening out. An experience like no other.

7. Brennan's

4.6

Exceptional(9438)

$$$$

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 43 times today

Finalist "Outstanding Restaurant" James Beard Foundation 2022. “Best Restaurants in the World” -Condé Nast Traveler. “Top 10 Best Restaurant in the South” -Southern Living. “Top 10 Restaurant in New Orleans” -NOLA.com. Welcome to Brennan's for dining Thursday-Monday. Our menus marry classic Creole traditions with inspired, contemporary influences. Breakfast at Brennan’s is a spirited, indulgent way to begin your day! Bubbles at Brennan's Happy Hour features discounted bottles of premium Champagne. Flaming Bananas Foster, invented at Brennan's, is a timeless New Orleans tradition. Dine in one of 8 glamorous dining rooms, our famously lush courtyard, or our spectacular wine cellar. $8 parking available at the Omni Royal Orleans Parking Garage, Thursday - Monday (6 hours; based on availability).

8. Odelia

4.9

Exceptional(31)

$$$$

• European • Mandeville

Booked 13 times today

Odelia is a chic, family-owned coffee and wine bistro in Mandeville welcoming guests for coffee and pastries early in the day and small plates paired with a sublime sommelier-curated wine list in the evening About Odelia?With sophisticated touches and a cultured aesthetic, Odelia is your new favorite place for an elevated café and wine bar experience at affordable prices. Family-run and focused on the thoughtful details, a visit to Odelia is designed to feel like an escape to another time or place. Come for a macchiato, stay for the chardonnay.

9. Hambone

4.4

Awesome(17)

$$$$

• Contemporary Southern • Mandeville

Booked 3 times today

Located in the heart of Old Mandeville on Girod Street, just blocks from the lakefront and St. Tammany Trace, sits a 1940’s cottage with a red tin roof. Take a walk up to the front steps through the kid friendly, fenced-in, outdoor seating area. Inside you will find cozy indoor dining and some of the best southern food around. Delicious, approachable comfort food made from a chef’s perspective with fresh, local ingredients pulled straight from the Gulf and surrounding farms. The mouth-watering food, accompanied by excellent, yet warm and fuzzy service in the coziest of atmospheres will hopefully leave you dreaming of your next meal at Hambone.

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10. Duman Artisan Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(76)

$$$$

• Pizzeria • Mandeville

Booked 4 times today

Due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions, we have a limited availability reserved for OpenTable. If you are not finding the time slot you wish to dine, please call the restaurant for real time availability information. Husband and wife team Bulent & Ozgur (Ozzy) Duman share their Turkish & Greek creations in the hearth of historic Old Mandeville. When you visit, you will find yourself in a chic but casual atmosphere surrounded by black&white photographs of Louisiana's street musicians (work of Bulent Duman) with Greek and Turkish music in the background. At Duman Artisan Kitchen you will experience friendly service, a thoughtful menu complimented by over 20 wines almost all served by the glass. Duman Artisan Kitchen uses Organic / Non GMO products whenever available. You can find a wide variety of small plates and appetizers as well as gyros and seafood antres

Restaurants near Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

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150 restaurants available nearby

1. Palmettos on the Bayou

2. Gallagher's Restaurant on Front

3. Pat's Rest Awhile

4. Nuvolari's

5. Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar

6. Papillon's

7. Brennan's

8. Odelia

9. Hambone

10. Duman Artisan Kitchen

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