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The Mariner's, Natchitoches, LA

The Mariner's

4.7
4.7
532 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

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
    (318) 228-8056
  • 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 532 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

532 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food Room was somewhat cold but the meal was excellent

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  2. HelenaA

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and excellent service. The menu options were fabulous and we were spoilt for choice. Cannot recommend highly enough.

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  3. BRGirl

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely setting, food delicious, waitstaff outstanding.

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  4. LuvdaLAseafood

    New Orleans

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    The venue is located on the lake and it is very appealing. There is outdoor seating, and “fine dining” seating inside. The front door is damaged like it was broke into. There are several maître D stations. We ordered the wontons stuffed with boudin and they were delicious. I ordered the lump crap meat and corn soup and side salad. My sister ordered the Shrimp Oscar, grilled because the waiter recommended it. Her Caesar salad was huge coming out first. A side salad portion was eaten the rest left uneaten. My soup came out cold in the center, hot on the edges and curled. It was absolutely inedible. The waiter did offer to replace it with gumbo, which was way too salty to my liking. The side salad was solid spring mix stems. My sister’s shrimp and asparagus had black charcoal over both which was messy to eat and they were so salty she wanted to gag. The meals were very disappointing after enjoying the atmosphere and wontons. We both will not be returning unless it is for drinks and the wontons.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. JohnT

    Shreveport

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and great food!! Will definitely visit again when in town.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My sister & I brought my mom to town to see the Christmas lights & we enjoyed a delicious dinner at Mariner’s!! The food was wonderful & the service was outstanding!

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  7. JamieH

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The seafood tower was a hit. Not only was it delicious and filling, it was fun to eat.

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  8. ToddM

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous service and food, as always! Mariners is 2nd to non!

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  9. KendraB

    Shreveport

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We visited Mariner’s to celebrate our daughter’s birthday. The food was fantastic! The service was excellent! Server Chris was awesome!!! Everyone was super friendly. The only negative thing was we brought a cake for her birthday and they charged us $1.50 per person to cut the cake, which seemed odd to me. I’ve never received a service charge for a birthday cake. Other than that it was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back, just without a birthday cake!

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  10. KeneshaJ

    Shreveport

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I brought my daughter and her guest to celebrate her 12th birthday. It was a great experience for them. The food was great, and the service was top notch. The host was very patient with the children and very humble. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for quality food and service.

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  11. JenaeRichard

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was amazing. The service was awesome as well. My son enjoyed his birthday dinner. The tomahawk was 🔥

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  12. KirkR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic shrimp and grits! Quick and friendly service.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We reserved a table dockside. It was very nice. A little warm at first as it was 5pm seating. Wine list extensive. Had a Chablis which was good. I ordered charbroiled oysters and they were really delicious. Hubby had the sure and turf. Which was also good. We both had salads before our meal which were also good. Great service and the sunset view was beautiful! Great evening!

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  14. BirgitC

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Lovely setting, good seafood. The oysters could have been better (but we are used to the ones from Marennes-Oleron

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Don’t waste your time here. Food was forgettable and the service was terrible. Took us 1 1/2 hours to even get our food and the dock was not busy. Pretty location and deck, but that’s about it

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  16. DennisL

    Shreveport

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual The Mariner’s did not disappoint. The food and service were excellent!!

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  17. BagbyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The meal was delicious. My only disappointment was my Caesar salad and I actually sent it back. The lettuce was brown and when I moved the lettuce around it just got worse. The salad was replaced with something else and the meal went on without a hitch. The view was beautiful with the sun going down

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  18. Casey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was delicious and service was great! Will definitely go again!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Really enjoyed the music on the dock while enjoying a good meal with family.

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  20. TaakaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    THE FOOD WAS GOOD , NOT A RED WINE TYPE OF LADY, MY SERVER SUGGESTED A SWEET RED WINE IT WAS SO SUPERB THAT I HAD TO HAVE TWO BOTTLES. THE ATMOSPHERE IS AMAZING AND THE STAFF IS AWESOME AS WELL. DEFINETLY WOULD RECOMMEND GOING.

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  21. Beau

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have always enjoyed dining at Mariners. Great service & food is superb. Sublet Lake provides an amazing view as well.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best meal and cocktails when we visited Natchitoches and had dinner at the Mariner’s. The Oscar steak was the best steak we’ve ever had. And the spicy pineapple margarita was so good, we ended up having a few. And the wine list was incredible which is always a good sign of an excellent restaurant. The ambiance at the restaurant was beautiful too. We got to see the most beautiful sunset on the lake as well. What a nice surprise. We can’t wait to go back!

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  23. KirkS

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Service, Food and atmosphere was amazing. Collin did a great job managing up and providing recommendations.

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  24. tracyb

    Shreveport

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience! Fun Girl’s Night with amazing cocktails and entrees! Great service by the best staff! Everything was delicious! Highly recommend!!!!

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  25. Buck

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The food was good however if you are going to pay the prices the cut of meat needs to be a little better. The Ribeyes are way too fatty. Their stuffed potatoes are pre prepared. I was told I couldn’t order a baked potato so I settled for a side I didn’t really want. Unfortunately I can’t eat bacon bits and they were in the stuffed potato’s. K. Holt Sieper, LA

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I highly recommend Mariners ! I ordered the strawberry feta salad and added grilled shrimp! It was the perfect summer dish. Others ordered the filet mignon, which was perfectly cooked , and the sea bass. The sea bass was perfection! Cade was our server and did a great job!

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  27. SamuelA

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    The kitchen needs to tighten up. Chill your salads, plates, and salad dressing. Everything was warm. Corn and crab tasted ok but way too thick and the consistency looked like it was curdled. Stuffed potato was pathetic. All needs much improvement

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  28. DanaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was perfect for our date night with a great view and great food.

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  29. BrentC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was good, but pricey. Waitstaff VERY pleasant and helpful. No music, just a lot of chatter. Love the new look

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  30. BobbyD

    Dallas

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious dinner was served by Collin, with attention to detail of the food allergy of my wife. We will return!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic views. Delicious meal. Attentive service. A great experience! We look forward to returning in the fall when it is cool enough to enjoy the deck.

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  32. BBLB

    Shreveport

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always enjoy the setting and the service was great.

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  33. MississippiMud

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The pork sirloin and lamb pops were incredible. The lobster ravioli was almost inedible, the filling seemed to be pureed imitation crab meat and the cream sauce had little flavor. We ordered a cuba libre which was watered down and the house old fashioned which had an unpleasant amount of muddled orange flesh in the glass. Our server had a bit of a spill at another table which is understandable, but seemed to have a hard time composing himself and focusing on his service afterwards.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Everything was great. Steaks perfectly cooked, tasty sides. Friendly and attentive staff.

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  35. DeborahM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding from the start to finish. The food was fantastic. It is the perfect restaurant for a birthday celebration or a date night. I highly recommend!

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  36. DebraA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we were greeted at the door until our last bite everything was perfect. Service was outstanding. Margarita flight was beautifully presented and food and atmosphere could not have been better. 10/10

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely enjoyed our meal at the Mariner! We arrived at sunset and the view from the docks was incredible. I was so impressed by the selection of wines available, the staff's expertise was extremely helpful. The filet was perfectly cooked and the attention to detail was wonderful. One of my all time favorites includes the poke bowl, the dressing and the fresh ingredients! Would most definitely recommend the Mariner for any occasion!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful birthday dinner. Lots of extras to help make our celebration special. The seafood tower was amazing!

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  39. JayS

    New Orleans

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service, including a great salad with poppyseed dressing, sea bass, and seared ahi tuna. Excellent drink and wine menu. Very nice setting on a lake. Highly recommended.

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  40. Outoftowners

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and the view is amazing. Can’t wait to go back!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Mariner's is rated 4.7 stars by 532 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 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Mariner's

5948 Highway 1 Byp, Natchitoches, LA 71457-2625

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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