Pontchartrain Po-Boys

This place is great. We found this thanks to Unilocal.We had the shrimp poboys and cheese/​gravy fries. Awesome! The service was great and our food arrived quickly. These are as good or better than any poboys I have found in the New Orelans area.

The best. Hands down. A little pricey, but the portions are huge. 2 can split a large poboy or bowl of gumbo. My faves are the red beans and rice and sausage, shrimp po-​boy, corn n crab bisque, aforementioned gumbo, meatloaf n mashed potatoes, mac n cheese, hamburgers. Everything on the menu is good!!! If going for lunch get here early, because they get very crowded for lunch. Enjoy!!!

The place was very busy when we arrived at 2 in the afternoon but we were still able to get a table. We ordered fried shrimp Po-​Boys and fried green tomatoes. The tomatoes were very good the po boys could have used more remoulade, they were far dryer than I would have expected. Good portion size and fast service

We love it! As others have said the price is above average, but so are the portions and quality. I had the club sandwich which was huge and came with chips (they have Zapps brand as well as Lays) and my husband had the «hot burger» poboy which is beef and hot sausage combined into a patty. He said it was delicious and couldn’t stop eating even after he was beyond full.
We actually live on the westbank and were in Mandeville on an errand. Just kind of stumbled upon this place. The food here is definitely worth the occasional weekend drive from Gretna. As we watched each plate come out of the kitchen there wasn’t one thing that didn’t look amazing!

Excellent food! We have been a few times and each time the food is great! The onion rings are amazing!

Delicious po-​boys! Maybe the best in Mandeville! Prices are on the high side but servings are generous. Wish they were open on Saturday.

Dropped by for lunch on Tuesday and looked at Unilocal reviews to make my decision. Ordered the small shrimp Po Boy and sweet potato fries. Food was ok, but not what other reviewers said were above average Po Boys. Was expensive for an «ok» Po Boy. I think there are better ones around than here.

This is one of the best restaurants in the area. They serve high quality food for reasonable prices. Always fresh food and friendly service

I know I’m going to be in the minority here: but I was not impressed. After reading the reviews I was excited to try out the best Po-​boys on the Northshore. Well if these are the best, I’d hate to try the worst. I tried the roast beef dressed and was so excited to sink my teeth in when it came. Unfortunately, the roast beef was cold and really didn’t have much flavor. Same story for the fries: lukewarm and without any taste. I’d say the best part of the meal was my tea.
Based on the line to the door, not everyone shares my experience. But in my opinion, this is a place I wouldn’t miss skipping out on the next time.

It was good
Pros–
–staff very friendly– I really was impressed
–lots of shrimp
Cons
–bread was real chewy and flimsy
–shrimp were a bit chewy aswell

This place is ridiculously good. They have the best poboys on the Northshore, bar none, and I have eaten everywhere. They also have the best red beans and rice on the Northshore, and it is the largest serving of red beans I’ve ever had. The portion sizes are incredible — small oniion rings are a mound and could feed 4 people. Whatever they make they make better than anyone else around here, and the prices are fair. Just go there and enjoy anything on the menu.

Just moved to Mandeville from Los Angeles. Will probably gain 20 pounds this year with all the great food Louisiana has to offer. And this place is will contribute to that weight gain. Amazing. Had red-​beans and rice on Monday. Stellar! Gumbo and Oyster PoBoy on Tuesday, unbelievable. Not just the taste but the portions are phenomenal. Won’t stop until I try everything on the menu. Quite a change from Cali!

If you are looking for an abundance of food on your plate this would be the place to find it. Large menu selection. Not open on weekends. Stays very busy, so your best bet is to get it to go. Offer dine in and take out. Be prepared to wait in the ordering line. There is a seperate pick up line for those who call in orders.

Everything is delicious. I’m from New Orleans and on a recent visit dined here with several family members. My nephew, a Covington resident, wanted me to try this place as it is his favorite restaurant in the area. I ordered the shrimp po boy and it was delicious and huge. I couldn’t finish half. The shrimp were fresh caught and perfectly cooked. My daughter’s red beans and rice were wonderful as were the other dishes my family ordered. Loved the fried eggplant. Eat here. You will not regret it.

One of my favorite restaurants! Reminds me of Rocky & Carlo’s but better!!! The hamburger steak & baked mac with gravy is to die for! I can eat off of it three times. I just wish they were open on the weekends!

My favorite place for Po Boys when I’m home! Sloppy roast beef… yum!

Traditional staples of New Orleans food in Mandeville. My favorites are the fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, fried shrimp poboy and Ferdi. The red beans and the limas are great too. You used to be able to get this kind of food a lot of places, and you still can get it here.

Best po-​boys since my cousin sold Weaver’s off Navarre! The portions are huge & feed the family twice! Everyone there is so sweet! Love it!

One of my favorite Po boys shops!
The roast beef is to die for and the shrimp is good, gotta pass on the surf ‘n turf Po boy (roast beef and fried shrimp). Had to try it but not to My liking
Staff is friendly but I have only done take out. Keep the coupons coming I use all the time!!!

This place is amazing! Everything from the onion rings to the bread pudding. If you’re coming here, bring your appetite. Everything they serve is huge and delicious. I’ve tried just about everything on the menu and have yet to be disappointed. My favorites are the onion rings, chicken Parmesan, lasagna, fried chicken, and bread pudding. Mr Daryl, the owner, is very friendly also. He works the register and always knows who I am. If you come at 12 – 12:30, you may have to wait a few minutes for a table, not long though and it’s well worth the wait. If you’re looking for some good comfort food, this is a must try.

Great service, get the small po boy, unless you are sharing. There are about 100 shrimp on the large

Maybe they lost their touch… there havent been many reviews lately or maybe its just today because John’s photos look different than what I got…
Roast beef poboy was just ok for me. On my list it would be closer to the bottom. The gravy is more of a blonde au jus than a dark brown gravy I prefer. The meat was tender but didnt have much flavor.
Dont go out of your way.

The best poboy I have ever had! Shrimp are always fresh and plenty full. Live in Florida and come by at least once every time I visit. Not ashamed to say I have been here everyday during my weeks stay before! Even my kids (who have been coming back and forth) know this to be a tradition upon coming to town. Excellent customer service and pleasant family owned business.

Just driving around on the North Shore of Lake Pontchatrain. We ask some folks for a recommendation.
They sent us to Pontchatrain PoBoy. It is located at the back of a strip mall, but don’t let that fool you. This place used to be in New Orleans for 30 something years, but one too many hurricanes is enough for anybody.
The sound level runs about 55 – 60 db, which is conversation level at lunch time. Menus at the front and on the wall above the place at which you order.
Friendly service, the owner opened my beer for me. A full range of PoBoys and sides. I had the Oyster and my wife had the Catfish. The 6 inch is HUGE. Just the right amount of dressing and lots of meat. The fish and oysters were fresh and juicy. Did I mention lots of meat.
We shared the sweet potato fries, again a large portion and very tastee. Lots of take out business at lunch, as well as sit down dinner.
Too bad I don’t get here often. As good as anything in New Orleans.
Also the place is clean.
A very nice mural of the old Pontachatrain Beach Park on the wall.

Best poboys on the Northshore, for sure! Bring your appetite, because these guys put out some seriously large servings! The 6″ shrimp is loaded with nice sized, perfectly breaded shrimp, with the typical toppings. Today’s lunch special included a cup of seafood gumbo for $ 13.99. Not a bad deal!
In addition to the normal poboy offerings, they have quite a few that you don’t see on the southshore, like meatball, eggplant parm, veal parm, etc., along with hamburgers and pasta dishes.
Two tips: They’re located just across from Rouse’s in the same shopping center, in spite of what your GPS may say, and if you go around lunchtime, expect long lines, but worth the wait.

Great oyster poboy and amazingly good mac n cheese. Get the six inch sandwich — the 12″ is ginormous.

I stopped in here on a jaunt to the northshore at John’s suggestion and wow this place didn’t disappoint.
The location is a bit nondescript on the outside and the parking lot is tight and folks were fighting for spots on a rainy Friday evening when I stopped in, but inside is inviting with original art work and a spacious and clean restaurant.
There were lots of people waiting for takeout when we arrived but our orders came out quickly and they were tasty. I had the crab and corn bisque which was amazing. My Dad randomly ordered a turkey poboy which he said was good and my Mom ordered a tuna salad in a tomato which was huge… although the tomato was pretty underripe. Also, they serve community iced tea which is always a plus in my book.
I loved that corn and crab bisque so much that I ordered some to go for my niece. Definitely a spot to comeback too.

WOW!!! Total quality. I would love to try everything. Just 1^st class. Had oyster poboy and onion rings. Excellent!

Home style cooking, pleasant surroundings and friendly service come together to create a delicious and really filling meal. Expect to have lunch for the next day. I love this place.
The Mac and cheese with debris roast beef gravy is my favorite. Order the small for about $ 4. The large is enough for the whole table.

First Po Boy ever! WOW. Really darn good. Shrimp Po Boy was succulent and there were easily 30+ shrimp on this thing!

I love roast beef poor boys and I am constantly on a quest to find the best version of this amazing sandwich. Currently Pontchartrain Po-​Boys is the best.
The old location of Pontchartrain has a few draw backs. It was tiny and parking was very limited. The new version is much larger and there is much more parking. If the main parking area fills up, you can park in the Rouses lot.
The food is incredible. The roast beef is the best on the Northshore and I’d even go so far as saying it’s better than any of the shops in New Orleans.
To make a great poor boy it starts with the bread. Pontchartrain knows this so each sandwich uses only Leidenheimer bread. That bread is then topped with the perfect mayo/​beef/​gravy ratio and dressed with lettuce and tomatoes. The beef is obviously slow roasted, and has a great beefy and garlicky taste. I wish I could make you understand how incredible that beef tastes, but you’ll have to take my word for it. The sounds I make when biting into that sandwich are probably similar to a caveman who tasted his first piece of meat after eating only berries. It’s that good.
Their other poor boys are all very good, but none can top that roast beef. I occasionally change it up and can recommend the shrimp and cheeseburger, but I can’t get enough of that roast beef.
If you’re looking for a side item, try the gravy fries. This was not on their original menu, but I notice they’ve added it. I’d like to hope it was added because I ordered it so much, but that’s highly unlikely. These cheese fries are improved so much by the addition on gravy and roast beef that I occasionally make a meal of just that.
Besides the food being so great, the owners and staff are too. The owner is always working the register and is one of the most friendly guys you’ll ever meet. Once you come in a few times he remembers your name and makes you feel genuinely welcome.
The one negative is that they are a victim of their own success and frequently very busy. Trying to place a phone order during peak times is occasionally difficult. The phone is often busy or rings off the hook. Apparently everyone now knows how good they are.
If you like roast beef poor boys, you need to get here as soon as humanly possible.