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Dakota Restaurant
Open since October of 1990, The Dakota has been a pioneer in the culinary industry on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. Their cuisine is influenced by the flavorful Creole cuisine, with Contemporary Louisiana. Other influences include the Southwest, California, and Asia using fresh local and seasonal ingredients. The carefully selected wines pay tribute to the well crafted wines of California and Oregon while offering a few of the traditional styles of Europe and Australia. Rich mahogany millwork and earth tone colors set the stage for a comfortably elegant dining experience. The Dakota continues to set the mark for what people look for when they dine – well crafted food, detail-oriented service, plush surroundings, and genuine hospitality.
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64 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 64 reviews
5 stars
(45)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(47)
- romantic(35)
- fit for foodies(32)
- notable wine list(28)
- neighborhood gem(15)
- good for groups(12)
Dakota Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Seems like old times!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dakota appears to have retrieved itself. Dinner last evening was bright and sparkling. The lobster carppaccio sang with the springtime flavors of tomato,basil, and the sea. Our filet mignon was perfectly done and presented. An excellent compliment to our Sine Qua Non grenache. Our favorite desert, coconut cake, topped it all off."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Meal after a long drive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a great meal at the Dakota and they recommended an excellent wine to go with the meal.
Service was good but the waiter was a bit oversubscribed and we overheard some of his comments which were not appropiate for a 4/5 star restaurant."
Service was good but the waiter was a bit oversubscribed and we overheard some of his comments which were not appropiate for a 4/5 star restaurant."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food Better than Commander's Palace
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was amazing, my wife and I even exclaimed how we thought it better than Commander's Palace. A group next to us killed the ambiance as they played with their ringtones. The bar needed to be better stocked as they were unable to make two of their "signature" drinks. Get the Maine Lobster Gnocchi and Brie Soup. Their seafood mixed grill was shockingly good and the cedar plank grilling was divine."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It can get loud but the food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It can get loud but the food was outstanding !!!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Remarkable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was probably the best food I have ever eaten. Dakota is with out a doubt an amazing restaurant and I encourage people to try it. It is worth every penny. The service and food are great. Great place!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 6 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a favorite place to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always a favorite place to dine with friends and family. Service is the best in the area, and the food is always exceptional."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 7 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Remarkable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was probably the best food I have ever eaten. Dakota is with out a doubt an amazing restaurant and I encourage people to try it. It is worth every penny. The service and food are great. Great place!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 8 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Remarkable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was probably the best food I have ever eaten. Dakota is with out a doubt an amazing restaurant and I encourage people to try it. It is worth every penny. The service and food are great. Great place!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 9 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was superior to what
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was superior to what you can find anywhere nearby. It is a bit pricey, but worth it."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lunch on a Thursday. Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lunch on a Thursday. Service was excellent! Very attentive wait staff, but subtle as well. Did not feel interrupted by the service. Crab soup appetizer was wonderful. Grilled fish of the day was good. Pork loin special was very good. Will go back to try more dishes."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
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Review 11 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wow, everything was great!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Wow, everything was great! Love Dakota's"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 12 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was great and our server
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was great and our server was outstanding."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 13 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Easily the best fine dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Easily the best fine dining on the north shore. The food was superb, and the service could not have been better. We will be back soon."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 14 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Highly recommend.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Could not have been better. Excellent food and service."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Inconsistent but can be awesome.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We've been eating there for 25 years! It is a very good, sometimes outstanding restaurant. It is, however, inconsistent.
This time we had the 5 course lobster meal with wine pairing at about $95 per person. The dinner was okay but we thought the Sommelier's wine
selections were not great. The bisque (with far too little lobster meat) was paired with a very sweet Madeira; it just didn't work.
The aforementioned notwithstanding, we'll return, though I think we'll pick our own wines."
This time we had the 5 course lobster meal with wine pairing at about $95 per person. The dinner was okay but we thought the Sommelier's wine
selections were not great. The bisque (with far too little lobster meat) was paired with a very sweet Madeira; it just didn't work.
The aforementioned notwithstanding, we'll return, though I think we'll pick our own wines."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 16 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Special Birthday Celebration
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Celebrated my wife's 65th Birthday! Wonderful entrees and great service. Great wine list, though pricey! Loved the incorporation of veggies in the entrees, rather than carbs! Just very delicious food!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Birthday dinner for my husband,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Birthday dinner for my husband, with a couple of friends. Great service and food. The waiter was very friendly and made our experience that much better. Always a favorite for us."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great time, great food, great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great time, great food, great experience and very close to the house."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
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Review 19 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic food and experience!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fantastic food and experience!!!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food, excellent service, excellent environment.... What more can you say?"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 21 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Not a place to celebrate anything
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fool me once -- shame on you -- Fool me twice shame on me -- this is the second bad experience in succession -- at Dakota-- this time --waited 10 minutes for the Mater D -- to appear -- before we were seated -- drink order took at least 15 minutes to appear --- lamb chops were tough -- could only eat half --- veal very mediocre --- waitress very personable but severely over worked ---
And this is supposed to be one of the top two North Shore venues -- ?????"
And this is supposed to be one of the top two North Shore venues -- ?????"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
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Review 22 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our Special Romantic Restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We live on a tight fixed budget, and prices are on the high end. But not unexpectedly. The food is more than worth it. I've never ever tasted better food. The service is and always has been above exceptional. We can only afford to come here on special occasions, but when we do, we never forget each experience. This last time was the third time. It was for my wife's birthday. The time before (2012) was for Valentines, and the time before that, the first time, was a "just because" outing. That "just because" outing paid off exponentially. I am a police officer, and I have recommended this place to attorneys, judges, and other officers state and local. Dakota is by far our number one place to go out for a romantic date night."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Valentine day gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Overall a reallt nice place for dinner and for special occasions. The food was realky good and our waiter Preston was really great and attentive to our needs."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 24 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
For two, it was $150. Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For two, it was $150. Food & drinks were VERY good, but a little pricey, drinks especially for the quantity you get. Waitress was awesome. Good atmosphere. Low noise level. I have been before and definitely would go back."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I really wanted to like it but....
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"File this under one of my favorite categories: I really wanted to like it but I didn't. There was nothing oustandingly bad or good. It wasn't mediocre. But I did think it was overpriced for two ($175 no wine and one cocktail). It's nice to have a fine dining restaurant on the Northshore. But don't punish your patrons for location = price. If I did go back again, I would. But it seems like all the "new" restaurants are copying each others' menus, and then tacking on a hefty price increase."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2005
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Review 26 for Dakota Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Qwsome food as always. I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Qwsome food as always. I have eaten hear regularly since 2001. Never had a bad meal. Very consistent."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Dakota Restaurant
Based on the average of (38) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate