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The Mariner's, Natchitoches, LA

The Mariner's

4.6 (703)
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
5948 Highway 1 Byp, Natchitoches, LA 71457-2625

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
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

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What 703 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Shreveport

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Mariner's offers a delightful dining experience with "top-notch" food and service. Guests appreciate the "beautiful views" of Sibley Lake and the "elegant and charming" decor. The menu features "delicious seafood and steaks," with standout dishes like "Steak Oscar" and "boudin wontons." Ideal for special occasions and memorable meals.
703 Reviews
  1. Katheryn

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Mariner is top-notch! My meal was excellent. The steak was cooked perfectly! Definitely will be returning soon.

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  2. Barry

    Shreveport1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food, best service (Ray), drinks wer great. 4 stars!!

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  3. Jimmy

    New Orleans / Louisiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Colin was knowledge of the menu and the wines. Outstanding service provided. Will definitely come back from Alexandria.

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  4. Kim

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere with exceptional food and cocktails. Service top notch. Lamb pops for appetizer, surf & turf and Steak Oscar with lump crabmeat bernaise and asparagus for dinner. Will definitely be back!

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  5. Natalie

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mariner’s is hands-down my favorite place to eat! The food is consistently amazing—delicious, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor every single time. From the moment you walk in, the entire experience is wonderful. The staff, from the welcoming hostess to the attentive waiters and waitresses, always make you feel valued and cared for. Their service is friendly, professional, and adds so much to the overall dining experience. I would recommend Mariner’s a hundred times over—it never disappoints! If you’re looking for a place with fantastic food and exceptional service, this is it.

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  6. Julie

    Shreveport2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband & I were married in Natchitoches in 2003, and our rehearsal dinner was at The Mariner’s. The dining room overlooks Sibley Lake, and the restaurant’s decor is elegant and charming. They have wonderful menu that offers delicious seafood, steaks, and even some uniquely Louisiana specialties, such as boudin egg rolls, blackened alligator bites with creole remoulade sauce, and spinach madeline. Every year we come back to celebrate our anniversary here, and we are never disappointed. We love The Mariner’s!

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  7. Jamie

    New Orleans / Louisiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were out for a ladies evening and the food and drinks were absolutely perfect!!!! The shrimp ceviche and boudin wontons were so delicious. Amazing view and perfect atmosphere for an evening spent with friends. Highly recommend!!

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  8. Cheryl

    Northwest Florida2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As being a long time patron of Mariners since the mid 1980’s, I was disappointed with the food quality since new management bought Mariners over after the kitchen fire. The menu not only has greatly changed, but the food in general I would give a 6. The Caesar salad had bottle dressing was salty. The crawfish sauce for the catfish was not what I would call Cajun or even resembling crawfish etoufee taste, the twice baked potatoes were not freshly made but dark and old. The rolls were the best thing I had. The pork steak was tasty . There is no longer the lavish salad bar. It would immensely behoove this establishment to find the previous owners and ask for many of their recipes. I also will add, the prices have increased and not worth the subpar food. Unfortunately , I do not plan on visiting the “new” Mariners again.

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  9. Brooke

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! The food was to die for, the view was incredible and the atmosphere was quiet/enjoyable. Had the Sea Bass and Ribeye 10-10!!! Will be back to enjoy the Seafood tower.

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  10. Luisa

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant and enjoyable. The staff was excellent and the food very delicious

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The Mariner's is rated 4.6 stars by 703 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 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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