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Pat's Rest Awhile, Mandeville, LA

Pat's Rest Awhile

4.6 (724)
$30 and under
Seafood
2129 Lakeshore Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Pat Gallagher
  • Private party facilities
    E: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.
  • Neighborhood
    Mandeville
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/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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What 724 people are saying

Pat's Rest Awhile 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Kid-friendly

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for scenic views

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Lively

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Seafood

  • Northshore

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pat's Rest Awhile offers "wonderful food" and "amazing service" with "great outdoor views" of the lakeshore. Guests love the "lobster roll special" and "charbroiled oysters." The ambiance is "quintessential South Louisiana," making it a "solid choice for Northshore casual dining." Despite occasional inconsistencies, it remains a "real jewel in Mandeville."
724 Reviews
  1. Jaclyn

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was amazing! Austin makes the best old fashioned.

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  2. dena

    Mobile2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely setting, food was good, staff was somewhat inattentive. The restaurant needs better signage, we were confused about how to get to the actual restaurant as there is another bar and numerous outdoor seating areas attached to the building. But a really nice concept for a relaxing dining experience near the water

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  3. Mike

    New Orleans / Louisiana6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maybe our expectations were set too high since we love Pat Gallagher’s other restaurants, but the food here was not up to the standard. The catfish was not crispy. The shrimp and corn bisque was more like a chowder. The appetizer was very good, however.

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  4. Michael VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana133 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The dishes we ordered all were good, although the gumbo was too salty. It was a great place for a casual lunch.

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  5. Ken VIP

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is beautiful, great outdoor views of the lakeshore and the food was great. The lobster roll special was delicious and the lobster was cooked to perfection. I can’t recall his name but the guy working the outdoor bar at ground level was extremely personable and gave great recommendations before we headed inside for our reservation. We will definitely be back!

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  6. Teri VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chicken and waffles were amazing as were the charbroiled oysters. Cody our server was great. Highly recommend !!

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  7. Thomas

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Horrible food, horrible service, extremely rushed. The entire restaurant is ran by kids. Definitely won’t be back. And it’s Expensive for crappy food

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  8. William VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, great atmosphere and great food.

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  9. Jackie VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, Place was very nice and service was perfect

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  10. Shannon

    New Orleans / Louisiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed both the food and atmosphere here. It’s a solid choice for Northshore casual dining.

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Pat's Rest Awhile is rated 4.6 stars by 724 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Mandeville

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Pat's Rest Awhile

2129 Lakeshore Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Mandeville
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pat Gallagher
  • Additional
    Bar/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
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    E: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.
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