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Phil's Marina Cafe

4.1 (354 reviews)
ModerateSeafood
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Brian H.

This is a fun restaurant. Great location, food, and service. We got some oysters and shrimp while we waited. Food is really good. I got the Snapper Pontchartrain with Gouda Grits. It was outstanding. My meal was really filling. I recommend this restaurant and would eat here again.

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Jessica S.

We stopped at Phil's Marina Café for lunch on our way home from a night in New Orleans, and let me tell you--it was the perfect sendoff. I had the fried crawfish tails, and they were golden, crispy little bites of Louisiana heaven. Perfectly seasoned and fried just right--no grease puddles, just flavor and crunch. Malinda had the fried catfish strips with sweet potato fries, and she didn't say much once the food hit the table--which is how you know it was real good. That fish was flaky and tender inside with a cornmeal crust that could win awards, and those sweet potato fries were everything--crispy edges, soft centers, and just the right kiss of salt. We split a simple side salad with ranch (because you need something green when you're deep in fried seafood joy), and even that was fresh and cold, the kind of salad that doesn't feel like an afterthought. The ranch was so yummy. Phil's is casual, friendly, and full of folks who know how to feed you right. It's the kind of place where you feel like you've been before--even if it's your first time. Our server was amazing!

Debbie G.

We were looking to try another seafood restaurant on our way to the New Orleans airport so this was our first time at this place. We arrive at 11 when they open. There was already a line at the door. We tried a couple dozen raw oysters, crab claws, and crab cake. It was all delicious! I keep getting shells in my oysters but my husband did not so we will be back. It was probably a fluke. Our server was great! Great place to stop for seafood. Enjoy!

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Erica R.

This is a really great place to dine! The panoramic views are gorgeous. They have lots of seating and can accommodate groups large or small. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options. I chose the blackened red snapper with the house salad and the steamed veggies. The meal was excellent. The portion was perfect and the price was appropriate. The employees are all friendly and upbeat. They provided excellent service for our visit. We will definitely be back!

Mahi Marliene with baked macaroni
Scarlett M.

I want to like this place, I really do, but every time I come here I'm underwhelmed. Twice I've gotten fish dishes - once was fish tacos, and more recently the house special Mahi Marliene - where the fish was dry. I really dislike dry meat and fish, so maybe I'm more sensitive/picky about than average, but surely in a dish advertised as a house special, the fish shouldn't be dry. Yes, the stuffing and buttery spinach mostly offset the fish, but I shouldn't have had to rely on other components to offset the main component's shortcomings. Service is usually decent and the location is nice - it has a canal/water view - but unless I'm in a group that chooses to go there, I doubt I'll return.

Mahi Marliene

We first got there there was a wait. So we went walk down the pier. When we got called for our table 2 servers were annoyed bc we had to sit at a big table vs a small one. The female server was like why they have to sit there and the male server said it's bc that's what they were told. Immediately my husband and I was like oh goodness here we go. The guy sat us and said that the big table was all they had. We said it's ok we don't mind it. The girl comes to persuade us that we can move to a smaller table. We told her it's fine. We got the vibe that she was mad we were sat there bc she could have had a larger party. Well waited 15 minutes til a guy came to ask us if we got our drink orders in. We said Nope! So the girl came back to apologize and you can tell she was trying to make up for her time she didn't wait on us. It was our first time there and didn't expect the service to be bad bc we've heard great things. All that aside the food was great.

Marina and Yacht club at Phil's.
Sue R.

This is my favorite restaurant in Slidell, LA. The seafood is fresh, perfect, plentiful, and always delicious. We've tried blackened fish, grilled fish, fried everything and nothing disappoints. There are TVs for sports fans who can't miss the big game. The yacht club view with many boats is classic. The shrimp are huge. Salads are standard. There is a bar. Prices are fair, simple sandwiches, and poboys, boiled seafood, and fancy plates with seafood sauces. The only disappointment is that tea and soft drinks are $4.25.

Shrimp Maria

Went kayaking and this was a perfect chill lunch on the way back to New Orleans! Quick and great service. Started with 12 oysters for $15, they tasted good but prepare for some shell in them (although isn't that part of the experience) they brought many lemons which was appreciated. The fried crawfish tails are local and were delicious with sweet potato fries. The shrimp Maria pasta had 10 jumbo shrimp which was a lot of shrimp, the sauce was very plain wish there was more to it.

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Kacie H.

We loved this place! It's very laid back, has a great view, and great prices. The food is amazing. It's fresh and they give you generous portions!

Mahi-Mahi Marliene with Gouda grits
Andrew M.

Traveling for work and a friend recommended this local restaurant. Kristin was excellent at making sure my first visit was very good. She was friendly and had some great recommendations. I started with a cup of corn and crawfish chowder. It was very tasty. My entree was Mahi Marliene with gouda grits as a side. Delicious. Meal also came with a salad. I got the crème brûlée to go. Nice views of the water from my table. Definitely recommended.

Absolutely delicious shrimp platter! Food was piping hot. Took my dad for his birthday. He had the oysters which he loved.

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Very good and a great atmosphere. We really enjoyed the food and the staff was friendly.

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3 years ago

Phil's is always quite good! I had the 24 shrimp special. My only desire would be a better choice of sides.

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3 years ago

Amazing food! We had the fried shrimp special and the snapper Pontchartrain. Beautiful place with amazing views. Our server was wonderful.

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3 years ago

Excellent seafood. Service was great and friendly. Laid back, calm enviroment overlooking the marina. We will be back!!

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This is an absolute must go to place, try the seared tuna at least once, you'll thank me later.

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Great experience! Food on point! 6 people. All different orders. Great wait staff and bar tenders!

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Phil's has the most amazing food ever ! Everything I've eaten off the menu was absolutely delicious. The service is excellent as well.

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3 years ago

Consistently good food and service. Large menu selection. Nice to look out and see the yachts.

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Good always fantastic. Beautiful view, friendly staff. Go early wait times vary. Yummy.

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