SLIDELL
ASSUNTA'S2631 Hwy. 190, Slidell, (985) 649-9768; www.assuntas.comLocal seafood and Italian preparations prove a match made in heaven at Assunta's. Oysters aglio y olio are served scampi-style, sautéed in olive oil and garlic and served over spaghetti. The frutti di mare is an embarrassment of seafood riches including shrimp, crawfish, oysters, calamari, mussels, clams and bay scallops. The homemade cheesecake makes everything that comes before it seem like an appetizer. Reservations accepted for eight or more. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$
CARRETA'S GRILL1340 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 847-0020See Metairie listing for restaurant description.
COPELAND'S RESTAURANT1337 Gause Blvd., Slidell, (985) 643-0001; www.alcopeland.comSee Kenner listing for restaurant description.
CUCOS1300 Gause Blvd., Slidell, (985) 641-4706The Cucos chain offers an extensive menu of Mexican selections and a long list of specialty cocktails. The sound of sizzling fajita plates is always welcome, and many customers double down with combination platters such as the Mexi-Cali, which pairs a spinach-stuffed chicken breast with enchiladas, special sauce and vegetables. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
DISH ON FIRST2142 First. St., Slidell, (985) 781-1440Dish takes a creative approach to contemporary cooking. The crab and crawfish beignets combine Louisiana crawfish tails and lump crabmeat, batter and fry them to golden brown and serve them with Creole mustard and mango chutney. The marinated and grilled duck breast is cooked to order and served either on top of a salad or with a warm mango sauce and a couple of side dishes as an entrée. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
DOUG'S RESTAURANT348 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 649-1805Doug's still turns out the same French-Creole dishes that have been drawing regulars for years. Longtime favorites include appetizers like the corn and crab bisque and crabmeat au gratin. Entrées are dominated by thick-cut steaks and specialties like fried oysters with sautéed artichokes, mushrooms and lemon-pepper sauce. No reservations. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and local checks. $$
K.Y.'S OLD TOWNE BICYCLE SHOP2267 Carey St., Slidell, (985) 641-1911The roast beef po-boy is reason enough to head to K.Y.'s Old Towne Bicycle Shop. It's made with slow-roasted beef cooked in house, sliced thin and dressed to order. There's also fresh grilled seafood from the Gulf. Try amberjack, yellowfin tuna or mahi mahi served on sandwiches or platters. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $$
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE830 E. I-10 Service Road, Slidell, (985) 649-4329; www.outback.comSee Metairie listing for restaurant description.
PALMETTOS ON THE BAYOU1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 643-0050; www.palmettosonthebayou.netShaded by cypress trees and located on the bayou, Palmettos offers scenic vistas, al fresco dining on the deck and a smattering of local seafood and steaks. Eggplant Palmettos starts with crispy eggplant and adds a shrimp- and crab-laden seafood sauce. Palmettos' shrimp pasta is flavored with roasted garlic, tomato and artichoke hearts. Reservations recommended. Dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$
SEASON'S STEAK AND SPIRITS1398 Front St., Slidell, (985) 649-7558; www.seasonssteakandspirits.comPeople come to Season's for the steaks, which are always Angus prime quality meat in plenty of cuts. The restaurant's fresh herb-basted barbeque shrimp are a popular choice for less-carnivorous guests. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$.
SOUTHSIDE CAFÉ3154 Pontchartrain Drive, (985) 643-6133; www.southsidecafe.netSome creative specials dot the menu at this casual café decked with the owner's own Marine Corps décor. The remoulade appetizer is made with a half-pound of tuna steak grilled, blackened or paneed while the Southside muffuletta salad is a deconstructed version of the famous sandwich with cold cuts, cheese and olive salad over greens. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
THE TIMES GRILL1827 Front St., Slidell, (985) 639-3335; www.timesgrill.comSee Mandeville listing for restaurant description.
YOUNG'S RESTAURANT850 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 643-9331Young's cuts all its steaks in house by hand, from the petite filet and sirloin up to the 14-oz. rib-eye. Every beef entrée comes with a green salad and baked potato. Veal chops are another carnivorous delight. For the sake of variety, try the fresh seafood options like yellowfin tuna or a number of shrimp dishes. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$
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