Pat's Rest Awhile

Name: Pat's Rest Awhile
Address: 2129 Lakeshore Dr, Mandeville, LA, United States, 70448
Telephone: (985) 951-2173
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (721)

$30 and under

Seafood

2129 Lakeshore Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Lively

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
(985) 951-2173
Website
https://patsrestawhile.com/
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.

Location
2129 Lakeshore Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448
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 721 people are saying

Pat's Rest Awhile reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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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

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Pat's Rest Awhile offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a "great atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing food," including standout dishes like charbroiled oysters and hanger steak. The location provides "wonderful views" and a "beautiful venue," making it a "solid choice for Northshore casual dining."

721 Reviews

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Michael VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana131 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
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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Ken VIP
Baton Rouge / Lafayette9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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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Teri VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana17 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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Janet
New Orleans / Louisiana13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal was wonderful, and our server Cody was gracious and most efficient. We really enjoyed our celebration. The crabmeat and asparagus soup had too much pepper for my taste, but the rest of the meal was delicious!
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Christopher
New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. A real jewel in Mandeville. Good service, good atmosphere, good food. An excellent ribeye. Excellent hangar steak. The fish almondine was a bit dry, overcooked. All in all, a great experience, notwithstanding.
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Paula
New Orleans / Louisiana5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant on the North Shore. Love the food, love the setting!
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Pat's Rest Awhile is rated 4.7 stars by 721 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

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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

Website
https://patsrestawhile.com/
Phone number
(985) 951-2173
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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