Mandina's Restaurant

The food and service was good! Mandina's has been always known for good food. I'm from NYC and they are definitely over priced. NYC has authentic Italian and it's not that expensive; the ambience at Mandina's is okay it doesn't fit the price.

What the restaurant lacks in updated decor, they make up in the QUALITY of their food! While waiting by the entrance and old vintage bar, scores of seafood platters were being distributed to customers. What's impressive was that there was no fishy aroma in the air. Their seafood is superbly & exquisitely fresh! Everything from catfish, seafood gumbo, tail less breaded fried shrimp, oysters, seafood sampler platter enough for two to share, etc...is worth the wait. They also make great succulent steaks and sandwiches (Po Boy). They do not have an assortment of desserts but keep it very simple like their bread pudding. This place should not be overlooked but should be visited at least once if in town! They've established this restaurant in 1939 and it's still going strong! It can get very busy and wait times can vary from 15 to 45 min during the week; imagine the weekends! Bon appetit!

Super friendly staff and outstanding food. The fried drum fish was wonderful. The hamburger was just right.

Awesome meal! A local filled me in on this place. Had the turtle soup, a greens salad and the Gulf fish (Drum) Almondine w. Fries. Excellent service and you definitely go back next time I'm in town. Highly recommend, especially if you want to avoid the french quarter scene.

Oh my sweet baby, Jesus this food was great. Turtle soup with sherry is outta sight dip the bread into the soup it’s amazing. Eggplant parmigiana is enough for 2 to split as well. Great for romantic dinner we have leftovers of the eggplant and Tchopitoulas IPA on draft was a winner too