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The Mariner's, Natchitoches, LA

The Mariner's

4.6 (679)
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
5948 Highway 1 Byp, Natchitoches, LA 71457-2625

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Mariner's Restaurant in Natchitoches, LA sits on beautiful Sibley Lake and features contemporary southern cuisine including house made pasta, premier cuts of meat and fresh local seafood. Featuring an extensive award winning wine list, whiskey list, signature drinks and more.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Cajun, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ben Fidelak
  • Catering
    visit our website at www.maisonlouisianecatering.com for our extensive catering menus
  • Private party facilities
    call us to schedule your private event
  • Neighborhood
    Natchitoches
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cove Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Casual Dining Area
  • Docks Outside

    Multiple dates available
    Outside Dining Area
  • Main Dining

    Multiple dates available
    Fine Dining Area

What 679 people are saying

The Mariner's 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Shreveport

    Best Overall

  • Shreveport

    Best Food

  • Shreveport

    Best Service

  • Shreveport

    Best Ambiance

  • Shreveport

    Best Value

  • Shreveport

    Great for fine wines

  • Shreveport

    Good for special occasions

  • Shreveport

    Lively

  • Shreveport

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Mariner's offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" and breathtaking views of Sibley Lake. Guests praise the "fresh ingredients" and "beautiful atmosphere," with standout dishes like the seafood and steak options. Despite occasional slow service, the warm hospitality and impressive wine selection make it a "must-visit" in Natchitoches.

679 Reviews
  1. Blake

    Portland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch food. Fresh ingredients. Friendly staff. Can’t beat the views of Sibley lake while you dine.

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  2. Wayne

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Portions are huge and the food was great. Atmosphere is so nice! Look forward to visiting again soon!!

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  3. Kristi

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Seafood and Steak Eric are delicious dishes and our favorite meals in the entire town of Natchitoches! There is an abundance of seafood in the seafood dish, and the steak meal is enough for 3 people. Service is always excellent here and the view cannot be beat.

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  4. Jamie

    New Orleans5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat out in the docks and the sunset was gorgeous!!! The food was amazing and service was outstanding! Will definitely be back.

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  5. Lindsey

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great southern hospitality, beautiful views of the water, great service, delicious buffet with tons of options for Easter!

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  6. Monica

    Shreveport1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our 24th Wedding Anniversary and it was an amazing dining experience.

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  7. tracy

    Shreveport6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent food and service! The most beautiful views in town!

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  8. Addy

    Shreveport1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Our table got a variety and we all enjoyed it. Service was good.

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  9. GEORGE

    Shreveport1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak Oscar, Shrimp Oscar, Ahi tuna - all were excellent tonight. Service was great with an experienced staff.

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  10. Laurie

    Richmond12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We are in the Cove Bar and we’re well attended by the wait staff. The food was some of the best we had in the area and we each loved everything we ordered. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 for service because the kitchen seemed very slow. We waited 15 minutes between each course. I hope they can get the timing down.

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The Mariner's is rated 4.6 stars by 679 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Mariner's

5948 Highway 1 Byp, Natchitoches, LA 71457-2625

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Natchitoches
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Cajun, American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ben Fidelak
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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