Plan your visit
Visit us on the lake
2129 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448 — right on Lake Pontchartrain. Boat shoes welcome.
Hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday5:00 – 9:00
- Thursday5:00 – 9:00
- Friday11:00 – 2:30 & 5:00 – 9:30Bars open straight through
- Saturday11:00 – 2:30 & 4:30 – 9:30Bars open straight through
- Sunday11:00 – 5:30
Private events
The Hadden Cottage
Our oldest building — circa 1850s, Walter Anderson prints on the walls — hosts private gatherings of up to 35 guests, with the lake all to yourselves.
Rehearsal dinners, birthdays, office parties: call us and we'll set it up.
FAQ
Questions, answered
What's the vibe? Do I need to dress up?
Extremely casual: quality food without lakefront pricing, served by people who take service seriously. Dress code is whatever you wore on the boat.
Is it quiet?
Honestly, no — we're a little loud. That's the tradeoff for original 1880s wood. For a quiet, white-tablecloth night, our sister restaurants Pat Gallagher's 527, Gallagher's Grill and Gallagher's on Front Street do quiet beautifully.
Can I bring my kids?
Please do — we're family friendly, with a kids' menu (tenders, shrimp, catfish strips, grilled cheese, burgers, pasta alfredo) and a room where a little noise fits right in.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes — on the downstairs courtyard patio only. There's a pet watering station, and full food and drink service outside.
Is Sophie Tavern really 21+?
Yes — the 1916 cocktail cottage is adults only. The dining room, deck, oyster bar and courtyard all welcome the whole family.
Do you take reservations?
Yes — reserve through OpenTable any time, or call (985) 951-2173. For larger parties or the Hadden Cottage, calling is best.
Where do I park?
On-site parking at 2129 Lakeshore Drive, right by the front gate. If the lot's full on a busy night, there's street parking along Lakeshore.
Hungry?
Save you a seat by the water.
Reserve ahead, or just come as you are.