Well, you come here for the old school originality. This place has not changed much through the years and there are no frills here. You go for good food and good people. The roast beef was great and it was served with a smile! And, it was most likely served from the same ladies who have been doing it for years. This place is worth a try. read more

Bear's Restaurant - 1/2 Roast Beef (dressed) with fries - American Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Best roast beef poboy ever! It comes loaded with delicious sliced meat and gravy, fresh lettuce and tomatoes on crisp french bread. Get there early or call ahead and order it. They are ALWAYS crowded That tells you how good the food really is! Enjoy!! read more

Don't expect a quick, convenient meal but it will be a tasty roast beef po-boy. Unfortunately 90% of the fried shrimp on my other po-boy still had the tails on them. A new location/building would provide ample parking and seating but the current location does not. read more

Bear's Restaurant - January 2025 - American Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Meatball sandwich is excellent !!! Yum yum and the line is long but it moves very quickly !!! They're not open everyday and that's a shame

I had the beef sandwich. It was good but LOADED with mayo. Nothing really out of the ordinary. Good fries as well. Long lines and limited parking. read more

Roast beef po boy at bears in Covington is the best!!! So good! Always come back for this one! read more

Bear's Restaurant - Roast beef po boy - American Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

Food is great but the parking and the order wait time is utterly ridiculous!!! Need new, larger building and more kitchen staff.

I came across this place through word of mouth. I was just visiting and one of my family friend recommended this place for Po Boys and it did not disappoint! I recommend getting the Ferdie and Fried Shrimp poboys. The ferdie really blew my mind, there was a lot of meat and the flavor was just on point! I would say this is one of the best local spots in Mandeville for Po Boys! read more

I love a good hole in the wall --great food and this is it.! Southern, Good food. Line out the door!! Old school dining seats (like I use to work at an old time diner in zachary loisiana (leblancs in zachary... if you pass through). This is just a food review. THE best shrimp poboy sandwich i've ever had.(My cowoker swore by the sloppy something but i have not tried).. Was introduced to this when i was a newbie out of college at the US geological survey. We did testing all over the state. My partner took me here. I've moved out of state. Anytime I come back I want a poboy from here.. and its at least over an hour away. Thanks Angela (usgs) and thanks (bears) for feeding fantastic food. THIS is when old schoool stays cool. I would say bring cash bc thats all they accepeted back then but im sure they have an ATM now. Favorite of mine. I would say call to see if they are open. This review is based on pre covid circumstances. (even tho i have once post covid) Their hours may have changed. read more

By far the best poboys on the northshore but you have to be prepared to call in early or go early. There will be a line either way! The service has been the same as long as I could remember, very kind staff. read more

If you are looking for a place to enjoy a delicious and authentic poboy, you should definitely check out Bear's Restaurant in Covington. They use fresh ingredients, homemade gravy, and locally baked bread to make their sandwiches, which are loaded with meat, cheese, and veggies. You can choose from a variety of options, such as roast beef, shrimp, ham, hamburger, and more. They also have fries, chips, cookies, and pralines to complete your meal. The service at Bear's Restaurant is friendly and fast, and the staff is always ready to help you with your order. They are attentive and courteous, and they make you feel welcome and comfortable. The restaurant is clean and cozy, with a casual and relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is small and can get crowded during peak hours, but the wait is worth it. Bear's Restaurant is a must-try for anyone who loves poboys and wants to experience a taste of New Orleans without having to drive to the Southshore. It is one of the most popular restaurants in downtown Covington, and it has a loyal and satisfied customer base. You will not regret visiting this place, and you will want to come back for more. I recommend trying the famous Roast Beef or Ferdie Po-Boy! You can thank me later read more

Definitely my favorite Po-Boy sandwiches on the north shore! I drive past a lot of other restaurants to bee line it to Bear's. Crowded at lunchtime but so worth it! Very efficient service keeps the food hot and the line moving! When the grown kids come back into town, they always want some Bear's while they're home. read more

The best po-boys ever, especially the roast beef!! I always stop by when I'm in the area.

Bear's has character as all legendary neighborhood restaurants should. Certainly feels like walking into the 60's and putting out really good poboys, Bear's is unique. We split a fried shrimp poboy and it was loaded with shrimp, perfectly dressed and very delicious. The bread is split & grilled, not my favorite approach it overall it's a solid sandwich. read more

Amazing roast beef poboys. I wish they had better fies but other than that the food was delicious.

Hands down best shrimp poboy on the northshore maybe the greater Nola area. They have been family owned and operated for years and I have never heard of anyone complain! Word of advice unless your spending $25 or more bring cash minimal credit card total is $20-25. Get you one for later you will want another read more

A co-worker took me here for lunch, and I had low expectations since I'm not really a fan of po' boys. However, I was pleasantly surprised. The establishment is unassuming, but the po' boys are phenomenal. I've been a fan ever since, and now I use this place as the gold standard for rating po' boys. read more

Went here last weekend and it did not disappoint. We got two of the roast beef's. One was a bun and one was a po-boy. They were toasted which was nice. Now I got a half and I think somebody got a 1 or 2 inches of my half, so it was a little small for me. But would not go back because of that,,,,no I am just going to order a whole because that is what I should have done from the beginning. This a good solid roast beef,,,,,,, beware it is messy. I wished I could give you a photo but it disappeared that quick. read more

Are you kidding a review of bears there's nothing I could say other than the best Poboy you can ever imagine. Roast beef number one shrimp number two you can even get a combination of the two you can't go wrong no matter what you order it bears, and now they have a second location in Mandeville. read more

I love to support smaller restaurants that are not chains. So it was a no brained to go to Bear's Restaurant when we were in Covington, LA, last weekend. And it did NOT disappoint. Y'all, those were the largest Po Boys I'd ever seen. And they were stuffed full of meat and shrimp. As much as I loved them, I could have been stuffed just ordering a half. read more

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The best dressed roast beef po' boy sandwich I have ever eaten! It was so good I hummed while I was eating it. The juices run down your hand so get plenty of napkins. Bears is a small restaurant with 8 tables for eating inside after placing your order at the one window. The window has a line line to order from during lunch, but it is worth the wait. When I go to Louisiana I make sure I stop here at Bears for a roast beef sandwich dressed. read more

I'm never in Covington often but when I am in town Bears is my go to lunch spot. The shrimp po-boys are sooooo good and fresh!!!

Best roast beef poboy ever! This place is such a dive. Small cafeteria style place with chaotic parking and a building that hasn't been revamped since the 80s but its all part if its charm. There's usually an entire lobby full of people waiting and everyone is chatting and making small talk. I wait for nothing except a bear's poboy! lol read more

Bear's has some great food, or so I hear - I've only had the Surf and Turf poboy...a fried shrimp sandwich, dressed and dripping with roast beef debris. Out of the dozen or so visits, the sandwich has ALWAYS been fantastic. The shrimp are big and crispy, the debris is bristling with flavor, and the bread stands up to it all from plate to mouth gloriously. You read that right, a dozen sandwiches. I'd eat two right now, too, dare me. It's a little slice of the NOLA I grew up in; the folks are friendly and fun, and the food is excellent - don't miss a treat like Bear's when you're in town. read more

Food is delicious. Shrimp Po Boy dressed is on point. Good service and always busy for lunch. Be patient for good food.

This is the best roast beef sandwich I have ever had. I drive down from Georgia to get it on the regular.

Shrimp poboy is loaded with shrimp. The food is basic but good when you want something better than Subway or Quiznos.

I'm from Midwest and I would move to Louisiana just so I could eat Bears whenever I wanted . Very affordable. One sandwich is enough for me and my husband to share. The roast beef is my favorite fully dressed. The fried shrimp is also amazing. And so is the Ham. I haven't had anything here I didn't like. This place is very busy, so calling ahead will save you some time. read more

Best Poboys in the area. The family is friendly and work hard to please the masses at lunch. Roast beef is tender, thinly sliced and juicy!! The family also makes the best platings for sale! Trust me!! Can't wait to get my hands on that Roast Beef Poboy Dressed with gravy on the side with Abita Root Beet for pickup today!!!! Thank you BEAR'S!!! read more

Food is great. Best sandwiches on the NORTHSHORE. Roast beef po-boy is the best. Service is quick and fast. You can call in and set a time to pick up your order and it is always ready. Nice neighborhood family restaurant. Dress is very casual. read more

I have loved Bear's since the early 90s and will probably continue to love it until the day I die. I started going to Bear's with my dad when he worked just down the street at Habitat for Humanity. I use to hate going to the office with him (because there is only so much playing in the ReStore a 7 year old can do) but I would always go in hopes that we would go to Bear's for lunch. Back then I'd get a Roast Beef Poboy on a bun and an Abita Root Beer. That thing was sooo juicy it would fall apart in my tiny hands unless I ate it like I was spooning water into my mouth from a stream. Now, 30 years later, I don't live near Bear's but anytime I am within an hours driving distance I make the trip to get a Roast Beef Poboy and my Abita Root beer (Now that I am an adult and can eat the whole thing, I no longer get it on the bun). Year after year the quality continues to satisfy and impressive. In 30 years I have never had anything less than a perfect experience at Bear's. And if they stay open, I'll be making the trek across state lines to get my poboy for the next 30 years. read more

Best poboys in town! I highly recommend this local restaurant! This is our go-to place!

The food is good. The service is prompt and friendly but you have to be willing to watch and listen to Fox News blaring at you the entire time. I would not recommend. read more

This is a must when visiting Covington. The roast beef poboy is amazing. The shrimp poboy is also delicious.

Pretty darn good. Ordered the Surf and Turf poboy - impressed with the fried shrimp (nothing special but done well) but even more so the roast beef portion (probably the best roast beef I've had) With that being said, really enjoyed it for the first half sandwich then it started to weigh me down a bit. I definitely did not need a large sandwich, but if you can split it with someone definitely more economical. Definitely come check it out if you're in the area. If you can't wait around, try calling in. Took a few tries but didn't take more than a few minutes to call in. read more

Always the best. Nothing else to say. Shrimp were overflowing and perfectly fried. Asking for warm bread makes every Bears poboy even better read more

We were looking for a good New Orleans roast beef (debris) poboy without going into NOLA. Bear's roast beef is delicious and met all my expectations. read more

Awesome roast beef Poboy. Four of us tried different sandwiches and loved them all. This is the store in Metairie. Service was great. We didn't have issues parking, but I could see it being an issue during busy times as there is limited street parking so you would have to park under the overpass. read more

Get the barbecue ferdie , half is all you need it's awesome ! Worth any wait time ! :) read more

They have great food. I dislike how the hours of operation cause absolute chaos on one of the busiest streets in the city - but it is what it is. I totally understand why people love the food! read more