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Nathan's is one of the very few white-tablecloth restaurants in Slidell, which given its size, affluence and distance from New Orleans ought to have far more of them.
The restaurant's well-hidden location is just offbeat enough to make locals feel it's homey. There's no better option in the vicinity for a business lunch.
Why it's essential
A Creole bistro that's a shade upscale, Nathan's is defined to a large extent by its location: a second-story aerie overlooking Bayou Bonfouca.
Seafood dominates the menu, which has enough original and ambitious dishes to attract adventuresome diners. At the same time, most of fare is pretty down to earth, making it appropriate for family lunches and dinners.
Despite the chef's history at Galatoire's, his cooking shows only a little influence from that...