When we arrived for our Wednesday 7pm reservations, the hostess was on the phone. She never looked over at us to even motion that she saw us. Then at least three servers walked by us and didn't make any eye contact nor did the bartenders who also saw us waiting. For a restaurant that says on their website, "we may be casual, but our service is upscale," we didn't get that feeling. The manager came by and then checked is in for our reservations and took us to a table. The hostess then wished us a nice meal. Luckily, our server Regan saved the day with exceptional service. She was friendly, attentive, and personable. Regan would accompany the guy dropping off the food to let us know the rest of the food was coming or just to check that we received what we ordered. Our appetizers came and we were given enough time to enjoy then before our entrees arrived, our plates were cleared, and our drinks were full. To begin the meal we drinks. Then we shared the BBQ Shrimp (GF minus the Cornbread and French Bread), Gumbo, Shrimp & Corn Bisque (GF), and Wedge Salad (GF). The BBQ Shrimp were cooked just right and had a great sauce. The salad was a good size loaded with tomatoes, cheese, and bacon. Then I had a 14 oz Ribeye medium rare to accompany my Dirty Martini. The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned nicely. My son enjoyed the BBQ Shrimp Pasta while my husband really liked his Etouffee Empanadas. The Blackened Scallops with Lobster Risotto looked delicious and my brother in law enjoyed it. My mother in law shared a few of the dozen Charbroiled Oysters she had for her entree. They were plump and juicy with great flavor. We ended the evening with Dragonfruit Sorbet, Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, Creme Brulee, and of course an Espresso Martini. We enjoyed the Creme Brulee that was crunchy with big pieces of sugar that were browned with a torch. Both the sorbet and ice cream were also really good. Regan and the food made up for the disappointing start to the meal. read more

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I had eaten here about 14 months ago. Food was pretty good and the service was good. Had a co-worker come in town and it was either eat here or Rips. We chose Pats based on my past experience. Our waitress was great and efficient. Atmosphere was good and the beer cold. Food was at best mediocre, minimal portions. Rips next time. read more

Food was great! Sat in deck under sun sails and enjoyed the gorgeous views of the lake. Service!!! Anna C knocked it out of the park! She was fun. She knew her stuff. Great job on that hire! Will be back! read more

We love the atmosphere here, especially sitting outside on a beautiful day. We had a great experience at the bar downstairs with great, affordable drinks, but we were unable to order food so we decided to go upstairs to grab a bite to eat. We sat outside because it was a gorgeous day and decided to we wanted to try the charbroiled oysters. We ordered a full dozen to spilt between 2 of us. When we received the oysters it was nice that they split the oysters on 2 separate plates for us. The oysters were super tiny. They may have been a little overcooked which could have caused them to shrink, regardless, they should have either mentioned that the oysters are running small or not charge full price ($26). They tasted "ok", we've had better. We expect much more from a "Gallagher" restaurant. We will be back since we love the atmosphere and drinks, but we won't be getting the oysters! read more

Pat's Rest Awhile - Charbroiled oysters - Seafood Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

We stopped here for lunch on our road trip last week. Mackenzie was our server, and she was very efficient and friendly. We had very good food with catfish, wedge salad, shrimp and corn bisque, gumbo, Caesar salad with shrimp, and several good cocktails. Our son had the gumbo which he said was good but not as good as the best he has had. Our shrimp and corn bisque was absolutely delicious. I would love to have that again. We were in the dining room, which was a very lovely room with nice windows looking out to the lake. The outside dining upstairs has a better view of the lake, but it was still very nice. We wanted to stay in the air-conditioning. This is a good place to frequent if you live close. read more

Pat's Rest Awhile - Inside dining - Seafood Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Pat's Rest Awhile is in a great location on the Mandeville lakefront. We went for dinner on a Friday night and were seated immediately. Ordered an appetizer from the specials, the fried crab claws, and they were delicious. For my entree, ordered the cedar plank gulf fish which I believe was the red drum. The fish was tender and the sauce and green beans were tasty! The tiger-rita was pretty (top yellow and bottom purple) and refreshing! I will definitely be back to explore the cocktail and food menu! read more

Pat's Rest Awhile - Seafood Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

This is my favorite spot on the Mandeville lakefront. The food here is spectacular, the drinks are good, the service is prompt and polite, and you can't beat the view. From casual drinks on a Saturday afternoon to a quiet night just having dinner, this place checks all the boxes. read more

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Lobster rolls on Saturday lunch menus are done really well. Too bad they're not an everyday menu item.

Very nice restaurant with views of the lake on second floor. We enjoyed the Caesar salad with a cup of bisque. I had the frog legs that were good, not a lot of flavor but helped by a nice remoulade. We topped it off with a half dozen jalapeño bacon grilled oysters. They were really good. Great service and a nice outdoor experience. read more

Pat's Rest Awhile - Seafood Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Even though they had empty tables they told me they had no table for me because I was a single person.

Lovely dinner outside overlooking Lake Pontchartrain on a beautiful evening. Very attentive & pleasant waitress, delicious food.

Some of the best charbroiled oysters around! The bbq shrimp and shrimp platter were good - nothing spectacular, and the service was good as well. This is the perfect place to relax outside on the spacious patio when the weather is good. The view of the lake is just perfect! read more

Pat's Rest Awhile - bbq shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Service was great even though the restaurant was super busy. We ordered off of the Tammany Tase of Summer menu. I got the shrimp jalapeño popper soup, the gulf fish almondine, and the ooey gooey cake. The gulf fish was delicious; the fish was fresh, and the butter sauce was super flavorful. My soup was good. However, I couldn't taste the jalapeño, and it didn't taste very different from regular shrimp & corn bisque. The ooey gooey cake almost reminded me of a bread pudding. I loved that it was served warm. As far as the drink goes, I was slightly disappointed in my spritz because it was definitely watered down. My girlfriends and I could tell there wasn't much alcohol despite the description. Overall, it was a nice evening together. read more

Pat's Rest Awhile - Gulf fish almondine - Seafood Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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The place is beautiful, great outdoor views of the lakeshore and the food was great. The lobster roll special was delicious and the lobster was cooked to perfection. I can't recall his name but the guy working the outdoor bar at ground level was extremely personable and gave great recommendations before we headed inside for our reservation. We will definitely be back! read more

Pat's Rest Awhile - The absolute best charbroiled oysters! - Seafood Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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We were a dynamic group of 21 ladies celebrating Mardi Gras with a luncheon on Endymion Saturday and Chantel and Patrick exceeded our expectations with their exceptional service and hospitality, leaving an unforgettable impression that will bring us back again and again! read more

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Lakefront-historic-scenic-local-fun-and excellent cuisine...all in one two story building. It's not just a tourist spot, lots of locals are here enjoying the entire scene! Great service from Adrianna, even on this sunny busy day on the patio! read more

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Went to Pat's for lunch last Friday to use a gift card we had gotten last Christmas. The food and service were spot on! I ordered the fish Almondine which was pompano. It was fabulous! It came topped with crabmeat and just enough almonds for crunch! It was buttery without being oily and cooked to perfection! My husband had the skirt steak and fries. He was not a fan of the marinade they used (it was heavy on the Worcestershire sauce) I thought it was fine. Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu items. They had a seasonal drink menu, but I went with a $5 martini special. The ambience is very nice, but it was just a bit chilly. All in all a spectacular meal. read more

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A party of nine and wait was 45 minutes, very busy. Food was good and service was ok due to crowd needs Great view of the Lake read more

If you don't stop here when you visit Mandeville, you're missing out! We sat in the bar, and what a great decision! Austin the bartender had only been there a few days and his coworker Noel were just awesome! They are what you wish for when you sit at the bar any restaurant. Attentive, friendly and in no time we felt like we were locals. The chargrilled oysters were our starter. Best I have ever had, and I'm from Louisiana, so I've had them everywhere. Because we overheard the comments of others, we decided to order the Lobster Rolls. My, my, my. Huns got the hot, I got the cold. They were AMAZING! We expected the actual Lobster meat to be sparse. Nope. It was plentiful, so much so that I could not even eat all of mine. Pat Gallagher is THU MAN!! read more

Pat's Rest Awhile - Cold Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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It's great place to stop at in the summer or spring and sit on the porch and eat oysters or order a martini. My man and I bike down at the lakefront and we like to stop there halfway through. It's a beautiful view with great service and food. read more

Very yummy and delicious. The pasta was very good and the Mac and cheese as well. The food was fast. I'm still eating it. read more

Pat's Rest Awhile - Chicken Alfredo and macaroni - Seafood Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Historic buildings and fantastic food. One of a kind place. The broiled oysters were better than I found in New Orleans.

Came to have raw oysters only to be denied service and kind acknowledgment by the bartender. Yes they gave us menus. Yes they told us that they're short-staffed and is holiday but they did not come back for another half hour while we waited. Was never able to order drinks and never came back to ask us if we need anything. They wait on three other people arrived after us. Never had conversation. Never asked how we were doing. Never asked if we're needing. Unacceptable. Do not spend your money here. read more

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Pat's is a beautiful place to go and enjoy the views of the lake and have lunch or a cocktail. However, the service and food could use some work. My party was seated indoors promptly but waited for a solid 10-15 minutes for someone to come take our drink order. We ordered our drinks with two appetizers and the daily lobster roll special. The two appetizers (the beet salad and the pate) were fantastic but the lobster roll was seriously lacking. The lobster itself tasted fishy and the roll was completely devoid of any sort of garnish or sauce. It was literally fishy tasting lobster on bread. Anything to mask the fishiness (a wedge of lemon, aiolie, a lemongrass cream sauce) would have earned it another star. Actual fresh lobster would have earned it five stars. read more

Such a nice spot we found via a TikTok review (can't remember the creator but s/o to them!) the staff was super friendly and accommodating. We started with the regular chargrilled oysters and jumbo lump crab cake, and the oysters were a solid 4/5, but that crab cake...my GOD! So tasty and literally just enough breading to hold it together. The lump crab meat is really the star (which I deeply appreciate) 4.7777/5 I had two mango Cajun ladies for my drink, and they had just enough spice to overset the fruitiness. It was delicious. For our entrees, we got the lobster roll and the gulf fish. The lobster roll was a bit watery so I'd rate it a 2.5 ish/5, but the fries had such a nice crisp to them. I only had a few bites of the fish but a solid 3.5/5. Overall, great food with great ambiance. We sat outside and it was a perfectly overcast day with a light breeze. DEFINITELY will be going back!! read more

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Had a lovely experience with my family and extended family for lunch service on Saturday. I believe our waitresses name was Katherine, but she was amazing. Such a kind and upbeat waitress. The food was good and the beers were cold! Love the atmosphere outside. read more

One word, disappointing. We've visited a few times and unimpressed with the tough, over cooked hangar steak, limp greasy fries, and tasteless pasta. Top that off with a staff that looks like they would rather be anywhere else and rude hostess, you have a real recipe for quality. The location is great but the food and service are disappointing especially when you're spending $$$$ for a meal. Also don't visit on a Sunday and attempt to get a table outside, long waits even though there are plenty of open tables. read more

An avid fan of all of Pat Gallagher's restaurants, this was my third visit to Rest Awhile, and every visit gets better and better. I'm horribly gluten intolerant, and on top of a gluten-free menu, there are items on the menu marked where they can be made gluten free. I've never had a reaction from cross-contamination. The other night, we met one of my best friends and her husband for dinner. They frequent the lakefront but didn't know about this restaurant. My friend ordered the tuna, her husband and my husband each ordered the steak, and I had the almondine (sans almonds - they contain gluten). We also had a cup of the shrimp and corn bisque, which - per usual, was incredible. They don't skimp out on the shrimp, either. Our waitress was very attentive and provided excellent service. The four of us thoroughly enjoyed our food and cocktails. My friend commented on how soon she plans on coming back, and she especially loved the charm the restaurant has. If you're coming before or around sunset, reserve a table by the window. There are stellar views of the lakefront, and if it's a sunny day, it's absolutely beautiful. read more

Nice place to enjoy a wonderful meal with a beautiful view. Service is excellent. Will be going back!

Great food. Great service. Awesome little spot. Def will be going back again soon! The crabcake was a+

It took nearly 15 mins after being sat for anyone to come to our table. Then when our server came to the table she admitted her mistake of not coming to our table sooner. However, even after that she still didn't really do anything to make the experience better. The to top it all off the food, shrimp and catfish platter, was mediocre at best. Definitely not a great experience for a first time visit. read more

I would have given a 5 star but wanted to warn everyone that extra shots in your drinks my cost more than the drink itself. We loved watching the Saints while sitting outside last Sunday. The stag were friendly and attentive. The food was amazing. The frozen drink were great and only $7 on Football Sundays. But be warned that an extra shit cost me $8 each. I was floored when I saw my bill. My bad for not asking but I never would have guessed they would cost more than the drink itself. Lesson learned! Ask before you get a pour! read more

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We started the meal with an outstanding bloody Mary and the shrimp & corn soup, which was really good. The burger & shrimp platter were also very good. However, our server, Madeleine B was outstanding. She was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the restaurant hours (which we questioned because we had attempted to dine twice at different hours). She was well above average & really very welcoming. read more

We sat outside today it was overcast so pretty enjoyable but for me that's where it ended. We go there at least once a month. I always order the pork chop with pecan glaze and it's always yummy. I asked for it medium and it came out overdone. Hardly any pecans in the sauce and the sauce had a burned taste. I asked for green beans instead of potatoes so double order of green beans...only one portion on plate. The pork chop was also a weird shape definitely a cheaper cut as it was tough and chewy. Therefore my fave meal there was a total letdown. I mentioned it to our waitress she said that's how it always is and if it had a funny taste maybe it was because it was on the grill with something else. She was a good server no real complaint there but I'm really just disappointed in the food. read more

The food & service was EXCELLENT! We celebrated our 25th anniversary by sunset on the patio. The Chef (Billie) came out to say hello... which was such a personal touch. Pat's Perfect Storm is an ahhhmazing drink. read more

Pat's Rest Awhile - BBQ short and crawfish cornbread - Seafood Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

The food was just so so. We went for Sunday brunch and had reservations. The place was packed. Crazy busy and noisy. The waitress Jordan was very pleasant but kinda hard to find her when our Table all Needed refills On water. She was pleasant to announce the days special of soft shell crab. They were not huge as she said and greasy greasy. My friend got sick when she got home. The other people had the tuna, one the almondine and one the fried shrimp platter. They said the were good. The onion rings were also very greasy. We enjoyed our $5 bloody Mary's and left. Disappointed. read more

I was with two other people for lunch. They had raw oysters as their entrée, and I had a salad with grilled shrimp. By the time my salad arrived, my lunch companions had finished their oysters. Additionally, my salad cost $21. It was mostly lettuce and had four shrimp on it. The add-on price for the shrimp was $12, which is $3 per shrimp! read more

On a nice weekend afternoon, the outdoor area is fabulous. This is a very unique and historic property. A wide variety on the menu. They have great fried seafood, oysters on the half shell and grilled. Good burger, hangar steak and pork chop. Fish almondine and more. It as upscale food as the other excellent pat Gallagher restaurants, but it's very good. Oh, try the onion rings! read more

This time of the year is great for sitting outside. Good food with a view of the lake.

2nd visit same result.. Staff is extremely rude at hostess stand, they act like their shit don't stink.. I'm pretty sure these are managers.. talk about after a hour wait food is just average,small portions and over priced.. can't believe Pat owns this place.. he should be ashamed. Don't waste your time waiting over a hour for this place, Go to Rips instead way better service and food. read more