I hate chain restaurants, I adore mom and pop places. It has been a minute since I have been…read moreable to do a little road trip to find a new place to enjoy the ambiance and flavor. I was not disappointed. The moment we pulled into the parking lot we were treated with vintage vw bugs. A very good omen. The menu is vast and it all sounded so wonderful. As we stood there pondering our choices I couldn't help but notice the cleanliness and the decide. But what instantly drew my attention was the food being handed out. No paper wrap. No styrofoam here. Real plates and real silverware. . But the mountain of mouth watering piping hot onion rings called my attention. The old hippy he decided on the lot o burger with fries. And I had the veal tenderloin with those onion rings. Of course we had to have two frosty mugs of the namesake. Frostop RootBeer. Now I am a patient person and I will wait for fresh hot food to be served. So I didn't notice the amount of time it took. But any wait at all would be well worth it. The food was delicious and took me back to my misspent youth. People I am telling you if you are looking for quality and quantity. This is the place for you. The cost was reasonable. The owners are friendly and patient. But the real reason to make the trip is the food. They are the leader in every category: cleanliness, ambience, quality, taste, customer service, and quirkiness. This place has been standing along time. I hope they stay around a whole lot longer. We will return.

Brought my son and two friends here. They all ordered the burger combo and the famous root beer and…read moreI ordered the turkey club sandwich. It brought me back to when I was a kid when I tasted that nostalgic root beer. The onion rings were on point and so was the club. The kids did not leave a bite of their hamburgers, so it is safe to say they liked it and it was big enough for three teenage kids.

I fear I will be thinking about this meal for the rest of life. I love catfish BUT I'm also very…read morepicky about it. The best catfish I'd ever had was at Paula Dean's in Tennessee -- that is until I had this catfish. OMGGGG! Unreal. I love these hole-in-the-wall places like this that just make the best food. You'd never assume this would be the best meal I had all trip by looking at the pictures, but it certainly was. Fairly priced. Friendly staff. Super clean. 10/10 experience! My only complaint if I HAD to say something: I wish they had a house-made tartar sauce. The little packet they give you was lackluster. But otherwise incredible meal!!!!

Every time I come in here for lunch, the line at the counter is long and there's a good chance…read morethere won't be many empty tables. But the counter service is quick and you won't have to wait long. The full-size po-boys are massive. If you get a Ferty (roast beef, ham, Swiss cheese), bring a construction crew to help you eat it, or be prepared to be eating leftovers for two or three days. I love a good shrimp po-boy, but it's usually too big for me. I have landed on the Shrimp on a bun as a fantastic alternative. It's so overstuffed with shrimp you can't eat it without them falling out. And it is perfectly dressed with just the right amount of lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayonnaise. And the fries! Y'all, the fries are so crispy and delicious, and they also come in a massive amount. Too many for one sitting. This is a place I regularly stop at for lunch when I am in this area.

We were passing through LaPlace and looking for dinner. This place was easy to find. The staff was…read morevery friendly and helpful with our order at the counter. The restaurant was very clean. We had a double cheeseburger and fries which were outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant.

I just heard about this little I found gem in Laplace. The place has been here for a year. It is…read morefamily run. You order at the counter and pick up your food. Prices are very reasonable. Had the burger and it was tasty. The menu is small which is great because they focus on those items. This is the first place I have seen lamb chops offered in the area. They sell homemade desserts I bought the baklava which is very good made by the owners wife. They also have a nice garlic sauce for the swarma. Please enjoy.

Place looks dingy and run down. No music playing and a weird smell. We ended up only ordering…read moreappetizers to be nice to the server. The greek salad is ok, the lettuce was brown and tasted kind of old. The fried calamari batter was super plain, calamari was small and over cooked and the marinara they serve it with was watery. I hope that is not the same marinara they serve with their pasta dishes. The dinner rolls come in a brown paper bag? Weird.

I had a pleasant experience at Petra…read more The waiter/bartender (possibly owner?) was so sweet and welcoming. She was super attentive. I had the salmon over spinach and added mushrooms. When I tell you that was top 5 best salmon I've ever eaten. It was so flavorful and moist. It was PERFECTLY seasoned and cooked. The spinach, veggies, and potatoes were an excellent touch of freshness. I will definitely be back for the salmon. The Caesar salad was also divine. In fact, I think it's the best Caesar salad I've tried. The dressing is slightly more tart than other Caesar dressings; however, it's tart in the most palate-pleasing way. The cheese was abundant and fresh, and the romaine was crisp and fresh. I did not try the redfish but our family friend was satisfied. Finally, the warm rolls with that butter are enough to start a fight over for the last roll. I ate 3 at the table, which I never do. They're so light, buttery, and are served warm. The butter is possibly a whipped garlic butter concoction. I had to stop eating them. Overall, I really enjoyed our dinner. Do not be thrown off by the dated decor--some of the best food comes from places like these. My only hangup is the imported seafood. I'm not a big fan of imported seafood, in general. However, I do not think that takes away from the restaurant if you're looking for a great meal. And I'm mindful that domestic costs are often (and are growing) financially infeasible for some restaurants. Great spot!!

My mom and I went here on the way to NO to watch my niece dance. My mom has been itching to try…read moresince she loved the Ground Pati in BR. The place is cute and cozy, and our waiter was top notch. We were in a bit of a time crunch, and he totally had our back. The food was out so fast. My mom got the Jr. Pati and she said the burger was as good as she remembered. The Jr looks big enough on its own, she could barely finish. I basically ate all of her fries, and they were good and salty. I ordered the fried eggplant. It was pretty good, could have used a bit of salt, but otherwise it and the marinara were good. I wish I could remember our waiter's name because he was so great. Will stop by there again next time I'm in the area.

Stopped in for a quick bite for lunch since I was in Kenner for a training class. Haven't been to a…read moreGround Pati in years since the one in Baton Rouge closed. Had the applewood bacon burger and a tea. I sat at the bar and was addressed quickly and food was out quickly. This place is really nice and has a huge outdoor seating area with a stage. Seems to be really cool to have some drinks and listen to a band. The inside was nice and clean and getting busy since it was lunch time. Burger came out quick and I wanted to love it so bad but was a little disappointed. Cheese was cold and not melted, burger had a good burger taste but was missing some seasoning. Fries were cold and needed some salt. Burger was indeed filling. If I'm in the area again I will go back and try something else. Total bill was 21.62 after the credit card surcharge.

Food is always good. And I bring clients there all the time and they Love it too !!! My favorite is…read morethe Shroom Burger.

Had a decent lunch at the Rusty Pelican. Service was good. Great area and welcoming casual beach…read moresurf vibes. Shrimp poboy and shrimp plate were great. Would recommend.

Wow, such huge portions I could eat on this for three days. The pork chops were tender and juicy…read moreperfectly cooked. The mashed potatoes with the gravy was the best I have ever had and the macaroni and cheese was good too.

"When in Rome"... When in the New Orleans area... my colleague needs his Po Boy, and so do I by…read moredefault. Pleasant service at the counter, and ample seating area which was busy w the lunch crowd. The fried shrimp sandwich was bountiful and delicious. Def a must do Po Boy on the North Shore.

There are times they don't pick up the phone or disconnect because of them being to busy!!!read more

Group of us went there for lunch last week. We tend to stay away from here because the parking is…read morehorrible. We lucked out. Someone was coming out and we got their spot. Went in, got a table and we all ordered. I ordered the half muffalatta with the olive salad on the side. Everyone's food came out great except for my muffalatta. The olive salad was on the sandwich and the bread was saturated with oil. I sent it back only to be told that they were out of muffalatta bread, so I want something else? No, thank you! The waitress wasn't happy with the kitchen. It wasn't her fault, she out the order in correctly, the kitchen was the one who didn't pay attention!