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Southside Cafe

3154 Ponchatrain Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
985-643-6133
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Ranked #3 of 69 restaurants in Slidell
Price range: S$13 - S$31
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations, After-hours
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Toledo, Ohio
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Wish I knew about this place sooner. Great food and service. Decent prices. Large variety. Great atmosphere with lots of things to look at. I always get a roast beef po-boy as many times as possible when in New orleans area. Theirs is one of the best! Only negative is the parking lot could use some work.

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See 2 more reviews by howehome1 for Slidell
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25 reviews 25 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We arrived during the lunch rush on a Saturday and it was jammed pack. They text you when your table is ready--how cool is that! It took 45 minutes from the time we ordered til we got our food. I understand it was busy but I feel that's still too long of a wait. I ordered the half shrimp half... More

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norman,ok
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41 reviews 41 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We got there reasonably late on a friday night as this place had good reviews. the gumbo was okay, i ordered the shrimp stuffed with crab, the shrimp were good but where was the crab? the wife ordered the night special which as a seafood alfreddo and it had a little shrimp in it but tasted like the noodles were... More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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48 reviews 48 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We had an enjoyable dinner, but the soup was a little cold. otherwise the service is excellent. The drinks good and the atmosphere was beautiful in a bayou Louisiana way.

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Arlington TX
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54 reviews 54 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
182 helpful votes 182 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Not so much Cajun per se, but definitely Southern food with a bit of Cajun on the menu. The pot roast literally melted in your mouth faster than cotton candy. The fried catfish was the size of Michigan. The roast beef Po Boy was enough to feed 3 people. Restaurant had a sweet, cozy, modern country feel. Extensive bar with... More

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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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51 reviews 51 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

This owner honors the veterans as there is all kinds of military memorabilia. The food is served fast and hot from the kitchen. Great wait staff and friendly bartenders. Easy to find location and ample parking. It can be a bit noisy but the atmosphere is party like!

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Cleveland, Tennessee
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42 reviews 42 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Ponchartrain pork and chili cheese fries, a feast for two with great service. Add in a Boat Drink and life is good!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

Recommended by front desk clerk at our hotel. The food here was awesome. Portions were large. Price was reasonable. Only bad thing was the place was a bit noisy. Would definitely eat here again!

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Powder Springs, GA
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Food and portions were fantastic. Server was great too! Saturday night was a little crowded, but well worth the wait.

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Tucson, Arizona
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60 reviews 60 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

This place had pretty good reviews and seems very popular with locals, and very crowded, though I don't really know why. It is extremely noisy. There are two entrances, one with a gun suspended from the ceiling pointing at you as you walk in. It has a sign above the bar that says, "Shut up and drink," and is decorated... More

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