Last Bite

Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar

by Grace Butzman

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A PLACE to get fresh Louisiana oysters and have them shucked right in front of you, look no further than Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Mandeville. With pride in serving the freshest oysters harvested from the beds of Louisiana, Felix’s truly stands by its motto: “When you go out for oysters, go all out.”

Felix’s, a local favorite since the 1940s, originally opened in New Orleans. It put the New Orleans oyster bar on the map, drawing a crowd of loyal customers who loved to get salty oysters from a restaurant that was constantly developing new ways to prepare them—like Felix’s oysters Rockefeller and Bienville.

But Felix’s doesn’t have only oysters. The menu offers Louisiana favorites like crawfish étouffée, shrimp and grits, and various po-boys and pastas. When in season, be sure to grab one of Felix’s boiled seafood plates served with potatoes and corn on the cob. Top your meal with options like Creole pecan pie or New Orleans-style bread pudding.

In addition, Felix’s has a new, special Lenten menu with items like crawfish artichoke dip and red fish meuniere. Come enjoy these dishes in the friendly, open atmosphere with live outside music during 4-6:30 happy hour or whenever your cravings for fresh oysters and seafood call.

Felix’s is located at 2891 Hwy. 190 in Mandeville, 778- 2176.