50 Best American Restaurants near Abita Springs

“The food is good and most of the service is top notch. The key word being "most". Our crew normally has lunch there 1-3 times a week. We also request separate tickets and we all tip, because we know what it's like to hustle. The last time we were there, Mike the waiter rushed over to bring us menus and take our drink order. After bringing us drinks, he spent a good 20+ minutes of walking past our table. Our drinks ran dry and he hadn't taken our order. We asked one of the waitresses to take over our table. She said that she couldn't do that, but she did take our orders and put them through, she also filled our drinks. She then delivered our food to us when it was ready. We were still watching Mike running from table to table, but never to ours. I told her that she deserved the tip, she said that she can't do that. This is not the first time that Mike has run up to claim table and then given us mediocre to poor service. We did notice that he's well attentive to little old ladies and such. I'm not sure what the issue is and I'm not trying to figure that out. Our crew has come to an agreement that we're not paying for that kind of service. We will request someone else when he runs to claim our table. If we can't have a different server. Starting that moment we will just take our business to the Brew Pub, MamaD's or have lunch at one of the many places in Covington.“

“This little place was so cute, and SO GOOD. My husband and I both got some mixtures. He got a banana and abita river mix, topped with condensed milk, and I got the Snickers Stuffed with chocolate ice cream, and topped with condensed milk. Highly recommend. If you like Fudge pops, definitely get that snickers mix. It was amazing! Here's the menu, go check them out!!!“

“This is one of my favorite breakfast and lunch locations on the Northshore. Excellent food and friendly service that can’t be beat.“

“Always a 5 star experience when you dine at Pardo’s and have the pleasure of Briana’s service. Briana goes above and beyond for her guests and always makes them feel special. Thank you, Briana!“

“Best oyster po boy in this county maybe even in this world !“

“Gallagher's Grill is always an amazing meal with amazing staff. Maddie was very attentive when she took care of my family this evening. we were a party of 5 with 2 kids and we ordered a wide variety of food. nothing was out of place or less than amazing. my dad is from NYC as am I so we know a great steak and Gallagher's Grill is the top in the area.“

“Food is always amazing and so is the service. I always sit in Amanda’s section. She is just the best.“

“My friend and I had the opportunity to catch up at this fantastic place during her visit to the area. I absolutely loved my blue crab Benedict and bacon. Our waitress Jenny was so sweet. Can’t wait to return!“

“Great place friendly service and great food“

“Great food. Snowballs, and service! I love being able to get a pineapple snowball year round, and I can eat a healthy grilled chicken salad one day, and a delicious burger the next! They're always so good at getting our large to-go orders ready on time!“

“FREEZE TO DEATH WHILE EATING 🥶🥶🥶“

“Mia, Our server did a great job! Food was excellent. Thank you.“

“Service and food were great! Our waitress ( I believe her name was Jaden) was friendly and dressed MODESTLY! I thanked her for how she was dressed. I can’t believe the shortest shorts and skirts at this restaurant worn by workers. RIDICULOUS! Now I would go back. I had the catfish Perdu that’s fried catfish with etouffee on top. Delicious!“

“Always love coming here when I can on this side of the lake. They remember me because I used to come here when I worked over on this side. 100% will always go here vs the other pho places“

“Food is Great and service is fast and friendly! Love their ice cream sundaes! 🍨🍦🍫“

“Today the Northshore Nonprofit Resource Round Up group had a breakfast meeting at your location. It was AWESOME!! Thank you to your staff for going above and beyond to make it great.“

“Very chill atmosphere, perfect for a date night. We had the sirloin, ribeye, au gratin potatoes, Brussel sprouts, key lime pie & bread pudding. 10/10 would order each dish again!“

“I rarely post food reviews, but this one made me run to the review section. Excellent food 10 out of 10 rating from the spinach and artichoke dip, to the waffles, to the omelettes, to the pancakes… Even the grits were amazing! I can’t wait to go back and try something from their lunch menu. 😍🤩“

“Excellence in fine dining is what we experience at Tchefuncte Restaurant. From the time you ascend the elevator until you depart, your greatest expectations are met. The mixologist tending the bar, the wait staff, food selections, and the management are superb. Ambiance and the views are astounding“

“Thank you so much all of the amazing doctors at this amazing hospital! You saved my life and my family are so grateful and so am I ! Your kidney and heart doctors are amazing and everyone that works there is so kind and compassionate! I’m FOREVER IN YOUR DEBT ! All my love , Mandy !“

“We heard about Fat Spoon on WWL radio food show & people were raving about it…so we decided to check it out… Let me just say, they did not disappoint!!! We had Shrimp & Grits and Boudin Omelet…food had a lot of flavor…so great food, friendly staff, & clean…Will definitely be back & recommended to our friends…😊“

“Hubby & I were looking to try something different today for a late weekday lunch. We decided to give the Crazy Pig a try. Glad we did! Thank you Alex for your suggestions since it was our first visit there. We really enjoyed the food and the great service. We will go back again. Hubby had the grilled shrimp po- boy with a Caesar salad and I had a skillet breakfast combo with the BEST biscuit EVER!“

“Best poboys! Great service!“

“Atmosphere and the food were very very good but don’t order an Old Fashion, it will set you back back $22. Way too much!“

“AMAZING! The team at UNO cranked out over 3,000 lbs of crawfish today for our students, faculty, and alumni! They were delicious! Totally worth the drive for my Southshore family to support this north shore small business!“

“Everything we get is so Delcious. Best Food. Seafood, chicken sandwiches, Fried Pickles are so good. Got the Roast beef poBoy last weekend for 1st time Oh my Goodness it was the best thing, messy as heck but worth every paper towel.“

“Delicious wings and pizza! Great for Sunday lunch to avoid crowds, even better on Tuesday $5.99 pizza and Wednesday $0.65 wings!“

“Excelente atención 100%. Good food“

“Back in town for a quick trip, I was excited to see that Boulevard had opened a new location in the Warehouse District. Since the Elmwood and original locations have always been fantastic, I knew I had to stop in. There were four of us for lunch, and from the moment we walked in, we were greeted with true Southern hospitality. Our server, Joel, welcomed us warmly and gave great recommendations for both appetizers and entrées. For appetizers, we ordered the spinach dip, smoked salmon, deviled eggs, and BBQ shrimp. Everything was delicious, but the smoked salmon stood out—it tasted even better than I remembered! The new bread served with the shrimp was also a great touch. For our entrées, we had the double crab cakes (packed with more crab than I’ve ever had in a restaurant), the roasted half chicken (perfectly cooked and melt-in-your-mouth tender, even the breast meat was moist), the grilled redfish, and a fresh, well-prepared salad. Each dish was excellent, showcasing the quality and attention to detail that Boulevard is known for. This new location is a fantastic addition to their portfolio. As we were leaving, I noticed the grab-and-go section—such a great option for anyone working nearby! Thank you for bringing Boulevard closer to the CBD. When time is limited, it’s great to have a location that’s easier to get to. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Indoor dining, though we sat at a table, those sitting at the bar looked like they were having lots of fun! The spinach salad with vinaigrette dressing is delicious with either grilled chicken or shrimp you can’t go wrong. Mike totally enjoyed the grilled chicken sandwich. Great place for family dining.“

“Stopped in and tried their roast beef and shrimp Poboys and they were both great!! They are served on the true poboy bread not just a soft piece of bread that resembles a poboy. We will definitely be back. You owe it to yourself to give them a try.“

“Best bbq. Always delicious. The ribs are excellent along with everything else.“

“Excellent food , service, with and excellent chef, excellent staff of employees and Managers, run by owner Rob“

“My new favorite place. Everything we’ve ordered so far has been amazing!!!“

“Tap Room never disappoints! They always have awesome live music, great food & drinks and the people are second to none. Highly recommend!“

“The food is fresh & delicious! They give you plenty.“

“The crawfish balls were so freaking good. I even had a crawfish leg in my ball and I’m not even mad at it. That appetizer was so delicious and well made with good fresh Louisiana crawfish. 15/10 definitely recommend and will be back to try more meals“

“Chicken salad (add Swiss) on croissant is always made fresh and delicious!“

“Excellent experience! Last minute decision to dine there bit was a great decision! Jennifer was an outstanding server. Food was excellent!“

“We heard about Fat Spoon on WWL radio food show & people were raving about it…so we decided to check it out… Let me just say, they did not disappoint!!! We had Shrimp & Grits and Boudin Omelet…food had a lot of flavor…so great food, friendly staff, & clean…Will definitely be back & recommended to our friends…😊“

“I've been enjoying Times Grill since the mid 90s. It's the only place around that has been consistently awesome, always fresh, always friendly. I have a family of picky eaters and it's the one place we can all agree upon. In my book, that's huge.“

“Clean store, friendly environment. Good food fast and affordable.“

“Wow !! The food, the service & atmosphere were all top notch ! My favorite is the Bayou Redfish!! Very clean too! We will be back!“

“Karen Karen Karen. We Loved our visit there. She was super friendly and attentive. The glass was never close to being empty the entire visit. She was great. She 🌄brightened my morning We will be back 😀“

“We went this morning, waffles were thinner than the sliced toast and not the Texas toast, ordered hasbrowns with cheese, hasbrowns came to table without cheese, advised waitress they were to have cheese, she legit walked to cook who threw a slice of cheese on top and walked back to table, I asked really not going to melt cheese on them?? Soo SAD common sense can't be taught and no one takes pride in their job anymore“

“This is a quaint restaurant on the lakefront in Mandeville. I had the Killer Quesadilla with shrimp. It was great. The sweet potato fries were very good. These were waffle fries which added to the crispness of fries. The queso was a little think but was good. Service was good also.“

“I decided to bring one of my sisters here for dinner tonight and as usual the food was good except we were kinda bummed when we found out they had ran out of Mac and cheese BUT, it was the amazing service that truly made the whole night. From the moment we were seated, our waiter, Joe, greeted us with a warm smile and genuine enthusiasm. He was very patient with us. He was also attentive without being intrusive. He anticipated our needs, ensuring our drinks were always full and checking in at just the right moments to see if we needed anything. His friendly demeanor created a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, making us feel like valued guests. It’s rare to encounter such a dedicated and personable waiter, and Joe's exceptional service elevated our experience to a whole new level. Overall, Chili’s was pretty good, not only for its food but also for the outstanding service provided by Joe. He is a true asset to the restaurant, and I highly recommend requesting his section when you make your reservation. Thanks to Joe, our evening was a success, and we can't wait to return! But if you want an amazing experience definitely ask for the waiter Joe!!!“

“Great Burger 🍔 Everything was fresh Good game day place“

“Tried the Mango Tuna Bowl and it’s amazing along with our server, Taylor, in Hammond was so sweet. Highly recommend.“

“Our server Shantah was hands down amazing. She was moving around the restaurant so gracefully and attending to all her customers. She was under no stress as she gained more tables. She never forgot about us when we needed something. She always came by to ask if we needed anything and how our food was when it was brought out to us. The food was hot, fresh, and so good. Thank you for the wonderful breakfast you hosted for our family. We will definitely be coming back.
P.S. No A/C so it was kinda hot. Sugar ants in the corner where we sat coming through the wall.“