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Pat's Rest Awhile, Mandeville, LA

Pat's Rest Awhile

4.7
4.7
503 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Sun 11:00 am–5:30 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

    (985) 951-2173

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Pat Gallagher

  • Private party facilities

    Gerilyn Dallmann-event coordinator. E: restawhileevents@gmail.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 503 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for scenic views

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Seafood

  • Northshore

    Best Overall

  • Northshore

    Best Food

  • Northshore

    Best Service

  • Northshore

    Best Ambiance

  • Northshore

    Best Value

  • Northshore

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northshore

    Great for fine wines

  • Northshore

    Romantic

  • Northshore

    Good for special occasions

  • Northshore

    Lively

  • Northshore

    Most Booked

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  1. JoAnnA

    New Orleans

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoy dining at Pat’s Rest Awhile. The food is delicious. Our server was very attentive. The food came out in a timely manner.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding. Just like all of Chef Pat’s restaurants. Definitely going back. Can’t beat the Mandeville lakefront vibe.
  3. mimi

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Service and atmosphere very nice for casual dining in an excellent location. Smallish menu selections. Food average tasting and temperature of food could have been hotter for me. Unlikely go back.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was good but chef cooked Pompano with the blood line in it!!😩
  5. BillC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Raw and fried oysters were not the best (should not have offered on the menu) Outstanding waitress (J…..E)
  6. Erin

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My sister and brother in law come over from across the lake to have a delicious dinner!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience at Pat’s!! Great food and cocktails. One of my favorite restaurants.
  8. Kyle

    Kansas City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our new favorite place in Mandeville, La. What a fantastic surprise this place was!
  9. JohnB

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent. Server was patient and helpful.
  10. GIGI

    New Orleans

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great location over looking the lake. The portions are small fir what you pay. Not as nice as his other restaurants.
  11. Angie

    New Orleans

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Servers were great, food and cocktails also great❣️
  12. Colt

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Seated promptly. Server Macy was very good. We had to wait on a third party and she timed the drinks and appetizer sequence well to make it a non-event. Entrees were wonderful, all three had fish; Redfish, Pompano and Salmon. Terrific. Only let down was a shrimp appetizer, the breading and sauce on these was too similar to what one would get on chicken wings in a bar.
  13. PaulM

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food
  14. LindaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great old school atmosphere. Professional friendly service and most of all excellent food.
  15. Mandavegas

    New Orleans

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very good food with a good view of the lake from the porch.
  16. Ryan

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pat’s was outstanding. Took my reservation and wouldn’t let go. Brought Maria for her birthday and she was shiny like a new penny. We ended up sitting two blocks away and just having drinks. Punctuality had us making lemonade from the lemons I brought, but ended with hot parking lot kissing and even a peak down her blouse. I’d def go back, but might leave a bit earlier next time — and the car seats at home. Bon Appetite!
  17. chichilo

    Miami

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We visit our son in the North Shore 3-4 times a year. We ALWAYS come to PRAW. The food is excellent, the space has nice views of the lake, and overall it's a very good value. Pat G. does a great service to the area by keeping the concept simple: a modestly priced meal featuring Louisiana food cooked expertly. Kudos!
  18. RonaldC

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great. Thanks everything was wonderful. Thanks so much.
  19. CharlesE

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Three couples for a nice dinner here last night. Charbroiled Oysters were good, need more au jus, if you know what I mean. Gumbo was decent. Same with Fried Oysters and Shrimp - fries need a do-over - find better ones (in other words). The drinks were good. Our Server - Andrew W was outstanding.
  20. jamil

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great atmosphere every time we go! We will be back next week!
  21. DownByTheBay

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The server was great. My main complaint is that they were out of the dish I was going to order. Then I selected another dish, and they were also out of that too. May have just been because we went on Sunday afternoon.
  22. Mandavegas

    New Orleans

    74 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Very good food as usual. They never disappoint with the food
  23. BruceA

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Always a reliable good dinner. They have some kind of crazy ice cream and ooey gooey cake dessert that could take the place of my meal. It is crazy good.
  24. MichaelG

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, food, service, and atmosphere at Pat's was excellent. We will be back many times!
  25. Bill

    New Orleans

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It met or exceeded our expectations in all areas. My family truly enjoyed our afternoon at Pat’s Rest-Awhile……..
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and service was wonderful. Will always keep coming back. Customer forever!
  27. ElizabethK

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience3
    Food is good, but overpriced. Similar food is available all over the NOLA area for better prices. Despite beautiful views, will not return.
  28. Judy

    Central Coast

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic seafood , great service, excellent menu,wonderful views of lake Pontchartrain !
  29. PaulM

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food and the service!
  30. mari

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    soup and gumbo was too salty to eat
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely stellar experience!! Andrew was an amazing server- handles our party of 16 with absolutely no issue. Pat’s even made a signature drink for our Krewe- a fabulous pomegranate martini! Food was delicious and perfect. No rush, excellent service. Simply lovely! 💜💚💛
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was absolutely delicious!
  33. RubenM

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    👍Great food and service
  34. JRPEM

    New Orleans

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and service!
  35. KerryR

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Although the atmosphere is casual as described (not white table cloth, etc.) the food and service would SCREAM fine-dining. The restaurant was crowded by 6:30pm and a little noisy - maybe more tapestries would help. Sauteed crab claws and the shrimp and corn bisque were exquisite! Both my wife and I had the blackened red snapper which was delicious with the grilled asparagus. We complimented our meal with a bottle of Pat's personal-labeled red blend which was quite good, resembling more of a Cabernet Sauvignon. All-in-all another wonderful dining experience provided by Pat Gallagher. Can't wait to go back!
  36. Jscott7247

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice!!!! Love it.
  37. Aubie

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great everything
  38. FullnHappt

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I dined here for Valentine’s Day with a couple friend of ours. The only complaint I have is they ran out of the special “surf and turf” by 8pm. Hate when that happens. Anyway there were lots of other great choices so we didn’t concern ourselves too much about it. The table was ready at our time, staff was amazing, and the food was delicious. We all had different things and everyone loved their meal. Wasn’t our first visit and most definitely won’t be our last!!!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It way a great place to have a Valentine’s Day dinner. Everything was incredibly delicious. Employees had great attitudes. It was just a pleasure. It was our first time there and we will definitely return.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect….food, service and setting.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Pat's Rest Awhile is rated 4.7 stars by 503 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 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–5:30 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

  • 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

    (985) 951-2173

  • Private party facilities

    Gerilyn Dallmann-event coordinator. E: restawhileevents@gmail.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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