Leeville - Golden Meadow

Consistently excellent! The food is delicious, especially the burgers and onion rings, all at a fantastic price. Everything else I've tried there has also been wonderful!

If I could, I would rate this restaurant 7 stars. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the menu features unique dishes. This was our second visit, the first being two years ago, and I can confidently say that the menu has improved since then. This is definitely a place you shouldn't miss.

I haven't visited since the new bridge was built, but it's just as fantastic as I remember. I had a seafood platter that my guest and I shared, and we both ended up quite full. I'm looking forward to going back the next time I'm in the area. The staff were friendly, and the place was clean and nicely decorated. It's unfortunate that the new bridge has led to a drop in business; I really hope they can bounce back.

Leeville Seafood is the closest restaurant outside the toll road that I would recommend as a decent sit-down dining option. It’s the only alternative for those working at the slips who are tired of dining at Moran's Marina, Kajun Buffet, or Hunts Brothers Pizza. Prices start at around $10 per plate and can easily reach $20 to nearly $30. I ordered the grilled grouper with shrimp étouffée for about $22. As shown in the picture, the grilled grouper was well-cooked and flavorful. However, the portion size left me a bit unsatisfied, as I tend to eat a lot. The étouffée was also tasty, and the shrimp was fresh. If I had to choose again, I might go for something deep-fried instead, as those dishes seemed to offer larger portions—probably due to the accompanying fries, which tend to be more satisfying (even if they aren't as healthy!). Each meal comes with a small side salad, but don’t expect much. The veggies in ours were quite brown at the edges and had a limp texture. While the wait time for our food was a bit lengthy, it wasn't a big issue because I was enjoying good company.

I visited for a late lunch the day before the pandemic restrictions were put in place, and I had a wonderful experience. The corn and shrimp chowder was fantastic, perfectly spiced with generous chunks of seafood and corn in every spoonful. I couldn't choose between the fried oysters and fried shrimp, but the staff kindly allowed me to mix them 50-50. I received at least half a dozen plump oysters and another half dozen butterflied shrimp. The light breading really let the flavors of the seafood shine through. The dish was served with a generous portion of freshly cut fries. Overall, the service and food were excellent.