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Get Your Po'Boy Like a Local
Satisfy Your Cravings with These Mouthwatering Stops.
A po'boy is a New Orleans-style sandwich made with crispy French bread and filled with a variety of meats or seafood.
NOW, WE MIGHT GET SOME SIDE-EYES from locals for letting the cat out of the bag, but these spots are just too good to keep secret. Wherever you may venture on The Northshore, you're bound to come across a scrumptious po'boy. A po'boy is a New Orleans-style sandwich made with crispy French bread and filled with a variety of meats or seafood. Sandwiches are ordered “dressed” with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles, or to your liking. Whether you prefer seafood, roast beef or something else entirely, these restaurants have you covered.
Bear's Restaurant in Covington is known for its roast beef po'boy, which is slow-cooked for hours until it's tender and flavorful. The gravy is made from scratch and the bread is fresh, making for a sandwich that's hard to beat. Bear's also serves seafood po'boys and other Louisiana favorites. 128 W. 21st Ave., Covington, bearsrestaurant.com
For a true taste of Louisiana, head to Kenney Seafood in Slidell. Their po'boys are made with fresh Gulf seafood, including shrimp, catfish and soft-shell crab. The sandwiches are huge and the prices are reasonable, making this a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. 400 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, kenneyseafood.net
Nan's New Orleans Café & Poboys in Mandeville serves up po'boys with a twist. House-made Meatball, Hamburger, BBQ Beef and French Fry versions round out their menu alongside the seafood classics. For those undecided diners, try their "half and half” to combine two flavors in one sandwich. 1814 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, nanscafe.com
Pontchartrain Po-Boys has been a staple in Mandeville since 1974, and for good reason. The family-owned restaurant serves up classic po'boys like roast beef, fried shrimp and hot sausage, as well as unique options like the "Ferdie" with roast beef, gravy, grilled ham and Swiss cheese. 318 Dalwill Drive, Mandeville, pontchartrainpoboys.com
Locals line up at Mandeville Seafood Market & Eatery for generous, overstuffed po’boys packed with fried shrimp, oysters, catfish or soft-shell crab. Known for its market fresh seafood and casual, friendly vibes, this counter-service favorite offers a true Gulf Coast experience, po’boy style. 4350 LA-22, Mandeville, mandevilleseafoodmarket.com
A Slidell staple, Peck’s Seafood dishes out some of the area’s most beloved po’boys. Whether you’re craving fried shrimp, crawfish or a catfish combo, you’ll find it here — crispy, hot and piled high on fresh French bread. It's the kind of place where locals bring out-of-town guests to show them how it's done. 2315 Gause Blvd. E., Slidell, pecksseafood.com
