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- KKriziaNew Orleans / Louisiana •8 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoMy favorite place in town hands down! Everything was exquisite. The food was a party in my mouth .More infoJacmel InnPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Hammond•4.7
- BBrendaNew Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAs expected Buddy’s did not disappoint!!! I had an item from their “creations” menu. Crab cake, filet minion, fried green tomato, butterfly shrimp wrapped in bacon and drizzled with a spinach sauce.. it was a stack. Also a side of crab Mac & cheese! Absolutely amazing. The service was impeccable. I’ve been to Buddy’s a few times and they have always gone above my expectations!! Highly recommended!!!More infoBuddies Bar and GrillPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Hammond•3.9
- FFranNew Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 5, 2025Server brought us drink menu but didn’t come back to take our order until I gave her eye contact.More infoThe SteaKhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Hammond•4.7
- JJenniferVIPNew Orleans / Louisiana •57 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 4, 2025We visited this restaurant for our anniversary. The food and drinks were delicious. Our meals consisted of the red fish special, pork chop special, the pasta and a filet. Along with the tuna appetizer, chicken and andouille gumbo and creme brulee dessert and the chocolate dessert. The restaurant was packed and it was very loud, but our server was great. Food came out promptly. We only had to wait for drinks, but considering how busy they were, it was understandable. Next time we are in the Hammond area, we plan to dine again! Definitely worth the money!More infoOne Thirteen RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Hammond•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinerAnchorage / Alaska •8 reviews5.0Dined on Aug 3, 2024We loved Don’s! We tried it because it was recommended by a local colleague of my husband. We loved the boudin balls-so tasty! I enjoyed my blackened fish, and my hubby loved his fried oyster Po boy. Our kids enjoyed their food too-a good kids menu is a plus for us. Thanks for a wonderful evening!More infoDon's Seafood of HammondPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hammond•4.5
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