Tope La was recommended by the Welcome Center at the border. We went to Tope La for brunch and to take a rest from a long day of driving. Their menu of Benedict's was extensive. Both mine with eggplant and my husband's Florentine were delicious!! They were very busy and our server made herself scarce but the server at the next table was kind enough to refill my coffee. Wonderful choice! read more

I am seriously considering never eating again after my lunch experience here. Not only was the food not very good it was downright depressing. My fault maybe for not ordering salad for lunch .. instead I chose angel hair pasta in a cream sauce with steak. The entree arrived swimming in cream sauce with the steak laid across the top like well I don't know maybe a piece of wood? There was a complete absence of care given to the food and the presentation. Pasta should not be swimming in sauce. I'll try to post a picture of the dish after the meat was removed to take home for the dog.. I didn't take the pasta home because I didn't think they would eat it... The service started out nicely but the rapidly deteriorated after the food came. But really, I wouldn't be critical of the service if the food had tasted better. read more

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Wonderful food! $3 mimosas on Sunday. Ask for Sydney as your server. She's fabulous!

Food was great and our server was outstanding! We went on Thursday night for Italian night and the fried olives are a must try! Highly recommend! read more

They seated us before 11am. The $3 champagne was a hit! The server was a nice young lady that remembered all I asked for and checked on us a few times during our visit. Oh! The food was fantastic! Portions were large. Also, the $4 Bloody Mary's were on point! The place seems like it's been there for over 20 years and a little wore. However, they still keep the quality of service an important factor. It was a nice experience. read more

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Beware! Always ask where the seafood comes from when it says "imported." We asked our waitress where the jumbo shrimp were imported from; she checked and came back saying, "India!" Seriously? We are in Louisiana! They said they get the freshest shrimp! How fresh can they be? The service was great. The food we ordered (not imported) was very good. read more

Food and service was great! I highly recommend the red bean queso....cocktails were awesome as well.

I LOVE Tope La! Splurge on yourself and treat your others! Fine dining at its FINEST! Start with conversation and beverages at the bar. Chat with the local Hammonians( Hahahaha!) and the bar keeper( He Rocks!) The kind efficient staff will pleasantly guide you along your dining adventure. Everybody frequents and dines here..!! Why? Because Tope La rocks!! All the food offering are tasty, unique, plentiful, fresh, shareable, and worthy of a WOW! I am a creature of habit and when I order something and love it I am stuck. The fish special with the crabmeat topping is worthy of your last meal!!! It is consistent and a taste bud explosion. If you are wanting to impress and experience bliss... Dine here!! You will see everyone you know! read more

Tope la has won our taste buds and hearts! We were in Hammond for my granddaughter's graduation May 15th and due to unforeseen circumstances, the restaurant we initially reserved had to cancel their lunch service - one quick last-minute call and Tope la graciously squeezed our party in. Our server Sydney was the BEST, friendly, gracious, patient, knowledgeable - just all around the best. Be sure to ask for her! The food was amazing! We were all well pleased and will definitely be back for dinner when we are back in Louisiana. read more

April 25, 2025 - I have gone to Tope La many times. But, the last few times we went there the food was just ok, not as good as it use to be. Today I found out that Tope La is only open on Wednesday thur Sunday. Not open on Tuesday anymore. No more all day Lunch Price on Tuesday or any other day. But, they have Italian night on Thursdays. Their Crawfish is from Spain and their Shrimp are Imported. They do not have Louisiana Catfish. We live in Louisiana close to the Gulf and we can't even get Louisiana Seafood. How nice. :-/ read more

Tope La was an okay restaurant. The food wasn't horrible but the actual restaurant was not the best. The inside of the restaurant had a strange smell and the service took very long. The bathrooms smelled like sewage and the mirror on the wall by our booth was dirty. I got the stuffed redfish and it was okay. I liked the spinach dip on top but wouldn't say it was worth the 30 dollars. read more

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Love this super cute place . Great for dates and hanging with friends . Service is great! And food is really good!

We took my wife's best friend out for her birthday dinner and set the reservation for 730 pm. We got there and got seated. Our waitress finally made it.to greet us around 10-15 after we were seated. Took our drink orders and appetizer orders. We ordered the blackened grilled applicator and it was melt-in-your-mouth tender. Great flavor. The crab and eggplant stack was also a hit two fried eggplant stacked on sauteed spinach topped with a crab sauce. For dinner we had the 6 oz bacon-wrapped filet minor, boiled redfish topped with a lump crab sauce and pecan rice, and the top la country fried steak topped with an andouille sauce on mashed potatoes. All were a hit and cooked to perfection. For dessert, it was the favorite of bread pudding with a side of bananas and topped with a bit of infused sauce and the chocolate mousse cake with a raspberry drizzle. Again, these were awesome. My only issue was that our server seemed to disappear a lot and was hard to find, these were the four stars. Service wasn't bad but could have been better for the price we were paying. All in all, this was a great experience, and my wife's best friend had a great bday dinner. read more

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My friends and I gave Tope La a try last week as a post Christmas treat. And what a treat it was! We went midday so we're able to order from the lunch menu. We started with red bean queso as an appetizer. It was something new for us. So delicious. It was made with puréed red bens, smoked sausage and cheese. This came served with a plate of fresh tortilla chips. I ordered the sugar cane salmon which was grilled salmon drizzled with cane syrup. It was tasty. The atmosphere of the restaurant was pleasant and inviting. All staff members were quite friendly. I will definitely be back. read more

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Excellent food. The kitchen does not disappoint. Wait staff is impeccable. Treat yourself to an excellent meal and wonderful dining experience. read more

In Hammond for a downtown festival/street fair featuring - among other things - the amazing Marc Broussard. I'd heard about the place through the 'vine and am so glad to have had the opportunity to try their menu. Loved the vibe walking in and landed at the bar - where else, right? Bartender made a nice cocktail and ordered the "Crabmeat Stuffed Redfish" - with an artichoke, sun dried tomato, spinach and Pepper Jack cream sauce. This was very nicely done and I did everything except lick my plate before it was all over. Great meal and would highly recommend this spot for any Yelpers out there! read more

Tope La - Crabmeat Stuffed Redfish - Bars Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

My wife and I went during her birthday weekend in mid-October. It was a Saturday and we were practically the only ones there. The food was amazing, our waitress (Amber) made wonderful recommendations and the ambiance was so nice. The first hostess that sat us down, I did not care for much, a bit snooty, but the second one was much better and cheery! I am vegan and Amber coordinated with the chef to 'veganize' a plate for me, which I was very thankful for!!! Definitely the best out the so called 'fine dining' ones that we have frequented in Hammond so far. We can't wait to come back for our dinner date real soon!!! read more

Food was all around amazing from appetizer to dessert I enjoyed everything I put in my mouth! Our service was 10/10 wish I could remember the young lady's name that waited on us she was awesome. The atmosphere and ambiance was also very good had a great time and very much enjoyed all aspects of our meal! read more

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One of the best meals I've ever had. Tournedos Lafourche. If you are in Hammond you should definitely check out this place. read more

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Wonderful date night me the wife and I. Everything was perfect, on time and the waitress was great. Food was beautiful. read more

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10/10 recommend. Very clean and beautiful restaurant with great service. The food is AMAZING. I've been here multiple times and loved it each time!! read more

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The real showstopper was the Asian duck! But definitely don't sleep on the Gouda Alfredo with steak. read more

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Tope La is our go to restaurant in Hammond for many reasons. The food is amazing and the portions are HUGE!! Get ready to take some of your meal home with you. The chef is a great guy who runs a tight kitchen. Everything comes out hot and fresh. Very creative specials. Their Thursday night Italian Night can't be missed. Thanks for such a wonderful place!! read more

The food was delicious! Very flavorful and tasty. I love the fact that they have outside seating. It was a beautiful day and we really enjoyed the weather while eating our delicious food. The steak wrap was my favorite. read more

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I went to Tope La a few weeks ago for my friend's graduation lunch. My friend and so many other people in Hammond had hyped this place us so much but I wasn't entirely impressed. She had a large reservation and it seemed as though they may have forgotten about it because we sat in two separate booths next to each other instead of at a table all together. The booths were also uncomfortable and hard to get out of because you would sink pretty far into the booth which made eating a little hard to do comfortably. We ordered the bayou dip for the table and it was pretty good. I ordered the crab cakes which were also good but I was not a fan of the Sid wi ordered with it. The side I got was the shrimp and eggplant casserole and I was not a fan at all of it. The service was good and the restaurant seemed nice but overall it wasn't anything spectacular and was overrated. I'd rather go somewhere else for a nice restaurant experience, especially if I'm going to pay the prices we did for that lunch. read more

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Probably the nicest restaurant in Hammond. It is located in the historic downtown area near the railroad. We came for $1 martini night on Wednesday. The only martinis that are $1 are straight vodka or gin. You can make it dirty no charge. Flavored martinis like cosmos and lemon drops are $3. A full menu is available at the bar. We had the appetizer sampler which came with potato balls, corn dogs, alligator, andouille, and spicy shrimp. It was very good and a nice portion. I will definitely be back for a sit down meal and I will try Sunday brunch soon. read more

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There gluten free menu is great and they are super accommodating! The food was delicious! The ambiance is a causal but formal restaurant!

We were looking for local flavor for brunch and this was recommended by some friends. OH MY GOODNESS!!! The LaParrish Benedict was excellent and made perfectly to order...with the oysters on the side. And I had the Shrimp Extravaganza Hot Mess. It had shrimp on top of shrimp in a scrambled egg skillet! Let's just say, I might have hurt myself. Oh and the Bloody Mary's are on point too! read more

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Good food, most likely will be back. The fried olives are a unique take. Please let them cool off before eating. Very good food

I didn't know what to expect when I came here. I don't know what kind of food they served here. I feel it's New Orleans comfort food with a fancy flare. Once I looked at the menu, I found multiple things I would like to try but I decided to go with the chicken stack. I easily described it as chicken parm with shrimp. I don't feel that description does it justice. This was phenomenal! The chicken had a nice crunch and flavor while still being juicy. The sauce was a marinara cream sauce which was perfect. The cheesy shrimp topping was just perfection. I had a side of au gratin potatoes which was some of the best au gratin potatoes I've ever had. I'm sad I didn't get to this place sooner but I will be back!!! read more

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We had a birthday dinner at Tope La last evening, a rather rare event with us. The food, steaks, were great. Wonderful service, outstanding atmosphere. And, of course, a bit of bread pudding. Keep up the good work!! read more

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Delicious farm to table food concept. I was surprisingly happy to find this quaint restaurant in the downtown area. They have a nice big round bar thats fun to sit at and have a drink before you sit down for dinner and they also have a decent happy hour.We had a whole spread for our table and started with Alligator, "Uncle E's" Crispy Smoked Wings, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake and my favorite ...Red Bean Queso. Their menu is mostly southern/cajun with a twist of freshness. I would definitely come back to this resturant when we are in town. read more

Whooo whooo!! This place is amazing!! Although I live almost an hour away this would still be my top choice for Sunday Brunch. Heck...brunch, lunch, dinner...bring it all on! I met my girlfriends here for brunch and we started with a few $2 mimosas and $3 bloody marys. Then we added the most amazing appetizer while making our entrée choices...a red bean queso dip. This was so unbelievably good and so unique! It was smoky and creamy and not overpowering especially for someone like me who only considers themselves a mediocre fan of traditional red beans. I seriously wanted to hog the entire bowl away from my two friends. Even the chips that came with it had a little bit of a mild peppery flavor. I wish I could get the recipe for this because it would be a huge hit at parties!! For my entrée I choose the Tope La Sardou. They took a traditional Eggs Sardou (which is kind of like an eggs Benedict with sautéed spinach added in) and they kicked it up a notch by serving it over fried artichoke cakes...yes, fried artichoke cakes! And if that's not enough it comes paired with a mini serving of Pain Perdue (French toast) toped with fresh berries and sauce. Everything we ate was so flavorful, so filling and so perfectly cooked that just writing about it has me craving more! The best part was that the price was moderate and quite reasonable for a nice Sunday brunch gathering. The ambience of the restaurant is classy but not overly fancy and the service was top-notch. I can't wait to go back and make this Sunday Brunch a regular occurrence on my calendar! read more

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From Alabama. Never been to Louisiana before until this week. Tope La is a MUST HAVE if you're in the area. Located about 45 minutes from NOLA. Phenomenal food, AWESOME service!!! Also check and see if Austin is in at the bar if you want a drink with your meal. I mean, it's all amazing!!!! read more

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Excellent food. Went here twice and had crab cakes and then Asian duck. Both were excellent. Service is always poor though. Can't get refills or get them to come to your table unless you are ordering or they bring your order to you. read more

We made reservations for Easter Brunch. We had no idea it was going to be buffet style and $40 per person with gratuity included. I'm not a fan of seafood but the spread was okay. We had eggs Benedict, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits, chicken and waffles, and coffee. They also had seafood gumbo, mahi, grits, and I think crab bisque. Again I'm not a seafood person and am allergic to shellfish but they had plenty of other tasty items. We really enjoyed the desserts! Strawberry shortcake as well as the bread pudding was to die for! The coffee tasted like community which was a major plus! My friend sent back her orange juice because it tasted like Tang! The restaurant Is in an old building but has character. It felt a little muggy and warm as it began to fill up. My son was really surprised and enjoyed his Easter surprise brunch! The service was average as it got busier. Overall we enjoyed our experience and want to visit Hammond again! read more

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I seen a lot of reviews about this place so decided to check it out since I live in the area and I must admit it really surprised me. I wish I would've ate here sooner! If you're going to eat here the red bean queso is a must, it's by far my favorite thing I've had here and I will most likely get it every time I come here. We also decided to try the creme brûlée and it was also fantastic. read more

Took forever to get food and it wasn't very busy. Chicken and waffles -- terrible batter and it was burnt. Waffle was tough and not sure what they used but it didn't taste like a waffle. Also had what looked like little pork squares on it. read more

This is a great staple in Hammond cuisine, and has been a reliable choice for quality food for years now. The Maurpas chicken dish is my personal favorite dish, fried chicken filled with crawfish and other flavorful items, served with with a tangy hollandaise sauce and crisp fresh green beans. However, the five star options are the desserts. The creme brûlée is good, but the banana foster bread pudding is worth a visit alone. For an $8 (with tax) purchase, I will go there and eat it alone! The sauce is carmelized and thick, a refreshing take on the typical New Orleans style sauce. The sauce on top is crisped and it makes a praline type flavor. The bananas served in and alongside the dish also improve the flavor and texture. This is a MUST-BUY purchase. Let me know how you enjoyed it! I snuck over here during the intermission of a play at Columbia theater. read more

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Our dining experience was horrible. Waitress was far less than attentive. Food came out cold and the medium rare steak came out med well. The Pasta Bake was sent back (cold and no flavor) and the waitress copped an attitude. Wine was old and flat. I sent email complaining and when questioned I returned my response. Never heard another word. Last question I was asked was how did the manager handle our complaints? I responded, funny thing, the manager never came to our table. Will NEVER go back. Do not waster your money on this place. read more