This is a casual restaurant. Order at the counter and the server will bring food to your table. Great service from the minute I entered the door. Server was very friendly and recommended different sauces for my oyster po'boy. The po'boy with fried oyster was delicious. Fried perfectly, crunch on outside and not greasy at all. Oh, no line and no waiting for tables. Love that. It did start to get crowded as I was leaving though.
Melinda Buttle Cardona
+5
First: the staff is very friendly. They gave advice on what to eat, and helped me out with table service even though this isn't that kinda place. Total southern hospitality vibe. Being from California, the sweetness is abundant and I left with major tooth decay (insert sarcasm). I got Mahi Mahi tacos w fried green tomatoes. The tomatoes were perfect - thick cut, thin batter. The tacos would have been ideal however I'm not a fan of flour tortillas... it's a foreign concept to latinos lol. But otherwise, all delish. My family devoured the sweet treats I brought them. Personally I find pecan pie disgusting but we really all enjoyed the mini pecan pie! A first for me. I even had a great conversation with a local couple eating outside near me. Can't wait to come back and try something new next time!
This was our first time here. Very busy place but very efficient. It was kinda different to go up and order at the register 1st, be given a big number and cups and go find a place. We got the Pelican Burger. It was cooked just right, you put the condiments on it yourself at the table and dig in to it and the fries that come with it. I apologize for the picture, we were starving. The place has indoor and outdoor seating. The staff is very fast at picking up empty plates without rushing you and with the crowd Old Mandeville draws, there's plenty of great people watching that can go on (I know I'm weird lol). Highly recommended!
Love this place!! The service was nice and quick!! The food was super tasty. They have a huge selection to choose from as well. Rusty Pelican in Mandeville is very close to the lakefront if you wanted to take in more sights or catch the beautiful sunset 🌅 afterwards. Perfect spot for date night!! #datenightideas #mandeville #rustypelican
Nice place/atmosphere, good food, big portions. When busy limited seating. Bar top needs to be cleaned off and not storage. Fries are tiny, too easy to overcook. Forgot to take a pic but had the Southern Comfort burger. Would definitely recommend.
We love to get out and explore. We were headed to Abita Brewing (where they brew the best Root Beer) and decided to stop in for lunch here. Best decision ever. We both agree this is the best fried shrimp we have had on this trip. So light and delicious! The fried mushrooms, catfish and seafood Gumbo were also perfection. You walk in, order, find a table and they bring it to you. You get your own drinks and refills at the drink station. There is always someone nearby to help if you need something. They have additional seating on their side porch. They also have some picnic table across the street ( one covered) you can sit at. At that Pavillion, they have a dog watering station. It is islocated in the neighborhood setting of historic Old Mandeville. If you ever find yourself anywhere close to this area, you must try it.
Food was good. Nothing spectacular but it's what you should expect. We sat outside and it was great! We will be back!
Good food and a fun experience. The dining room is smaller than average if I had to guess, so get there early or sit outside if the weather is nice. There was no hostess or waiter. It's a seat yourself and order at the counter place. They brought our food out very quickly and it was excellent.
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