Rikki's Guidebook
Food scene
LaLou
200 Girod StBreakfast, brunch, & lunch served daily from 7:30-2pm.
Laid back atmosphere with an outdoor kid’s play area. $1 Tacos on Tuesday with live music.
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French Market Crawfish and Seafood
2600 Florida StLaid back atmosphere with an outdoor kid’s play area. $1 Tacos on Tuesday with live music.
McClain's Pizzeria
115 Girod StDelicious pizza and phenomenal balcony views.
Award winning gumbo and very unique dishes. Open Tuesday-Sunday with a kid-friendly play area and outdoor seating. Kids eat freeTuesday-Friday!
Hambone
544 Girod StAward winning gumbo and very unique dishes. Open Tuesday-Sunday with a kid-friendly play area and outdoor seating. Kids eat freeTuesday-Friday!
Be sure to grab a seat on the balcony and watch the gorgeous sunset!
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Barley Oak
2101 Lakeshore DrBe sure to grab a seat on the balcony and watch the gorgeous sunset!
Some of the best fine dining and more gorgeous lakefront views. Enjoy an after dinner drink in their outdoor lounge. Sunday brunch is a must-have!
The Lakehouse
2025 Lakeshore DrSome of the best fine dining and more gorgeous lakefront views. Enjoy an after dinner drink in their outdoor lounge. Sunday brunch is a must-have!
Nostalgic candies galore! Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth, go for the sights. Homemade fudge, ice cream, and milkshakes are so delicious.
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The Candy Bank
201 Carroll St Nostalgic candies galore! Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth, go for the sights. Homemade fudge, ice cream, and milkshakes are so delicious.
Unique seafood dishes in a casual environment. Indoor seating may require a reservation, outdoor seating is usually first come. Schedule your dinner around sunset!
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Pat's Rest Awhile
2129 Lakeshore DriveUnique seafood dishes in a casual environment. Indoor seating may require a reservation, outdoor seating is usually first come. Schedule your dinner around sunset!
Sightseeing
View the gorgeous Live Oak trees and the gorgeous views of Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain. Walking paths, playgrounds, and splash pads are all local favorites.
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Mandeville Lakefront
2623 Lakeshore DrView the gorgeous Live Oak trees and the gorgeous views of Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain. Walking paths, playgrounds, and splash pads are all local favorites.
A short 5 minute drive or bike over to enjoy an afternoon of beautiful Louisiana sights.
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Ipharki yase-Fontainebleau
62883 LA-1089A short 5 minute drive or bike over to enjoy an afternoon of beautiful Louisiana sights.
Shopping
TONS of unique gift items and a year-around Christmas room.
DAS SCHULERHAUS Gift Gallery & Christmas Boutique
611 Girod StTONS of unique gift items and a year-around Christmas room.
Community Scene
The trailhead has a Farmer’s Market every Saturday 9-1 pm.
Head here anytime during the day and get on the St. Tammany Trace to begin your walk or ride.
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Mandeville Trailhead
675 Lafitte StThe trailhead has a Farmer’s Market every Saturday 9-1 pm.
Head here anytime during the day and get on the St. Tammany Trace to begin your walk or ride.
One of the oldest jazz halls in Louisiana. Open on Saturday nights in the spring & fall.
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Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall
430 Lamarque StOne of the oldest jazz halls in Louisiana. Open on Saturday nights in the spring & fall.
Activity Rentals
Brooks' Bicycle Co-op and Museum
128 Girod StTent bicycles and kayaks here!