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The Mariner's, Natchitoches, LA

The Mariner's

4.5
4.5
671 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
5948 Highway 1 Byp, Natchitoches, LA 71457-2625

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
Mariner's Restaurant in Natchitoches, LA sits on beautiful Sibley Lake and features contemporary southern cuisine including house made pasta, premier cuts of meat and fresh local seafood. Featuring an extensive award winning wine list, whiskey list, signature drinks and more.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Cajun, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ben Fidelak
  • Catering
    visit our website at www.maisonlouisianecatering.com for our extensive catering menus
  • Private party facilities
    call us to schedule your private event
  • Neighborhood
    Natchitoches
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cove Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Casual Dining Area
  • Docks Outside

    Multiple dates available
    Outside Dining Area
  • Main Dining

    Multiple dates available
    Fine Dining Area

What 671 people are saying

The Mariner's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Shreveport

    Best Overall

  • Shreveport

    Best Food

  • Shreveport

    Best Service

  • Shreveport

    Best Ambiance

  • Shreveport

    Best Value

  • Shreveport

    Great for fine wines

  • Shreveport

    Good for special occasions

  • Shreveport

    Lively

  • Shreveport

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Mariner's in Natchitoches is praised for its "fabulous food" and "beautiful atmosphere," with standout dishes like sea bass and shrimp Oscar. Guests appreciate the "great wine selection" and "attentive service." While some reviews note inconsistencies, most diners enjoy an "amazing dining experience" complete with "stunning sunset views."
671 Reviews
  1. Addy

    Shreveport1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Our table got a variety and we all enjoyed it. Service was good.

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  2. GEORGE

    Shreveport1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak Oscar, Shrimp Oscar, Ahi tuna - all were excellent tonight. Service was great with an experienced staff.

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  3. Laurie

    Richmond12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We are in the Cove Bar and we’re well attended by the wait staff. The food was some of the best we had in the area and we each loved everything we ordered. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 for service because the kitchen seemed very slow. We waited 15 minutes between each course. I hope they can get the timing down.

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  4. Suzi

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had appetizers! Cocktails and steaks and lobster plus dessert

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  5. Heather

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, and very attentive for a 50th anniversary dinner

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  6. James

    Manitoba5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Was seated promptly at reservation time, service was a bit slow but steady. We ordered the 18 oz ribeyes, sadly both came out well charred on the outside and center was uncooked red and in-rendered tendons. I don’t mind the char but the uncooked inside is uncalled for. The salads were good, I myself feel that twice backed potatoes and “fine dining” advertising doesn’t go together. With that all being said, I will try them again as this was our first visit and may have caught the kitchen on a bad night. The cocktail were good but very small, I ordered an old fashioned that was barely more than 1 1/2 oz. With a large cube of ice to make it look like more. I feel for the prices they are charging the quality needs to be seriously addressed by the chef.

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  7. Laura

    New Orleans7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want fabulous food and a beautiful atmosphere go to this restaurant! I am a wine lover so I was pleasantly surprised looking at the wide variety of wine! They have a wine spectator award!!! We started out with the boudin wontons for an appetizer. Delicious!!! The sea bass was perfectly cooked with a crunch on the outside. Yummy! I highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Natchitoches.

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  8. Tod

    Shreveport1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Mariners is always a great place to eat, the ambiance the food and the service are always excellent. When I have friends and family visiting me this is the “go to” place since I can always count on a great experience. As owner of Natchitoches Bed and Breakfast family of Inns in Natchitoches I can also assure you that many of our guest rate The Mariners as one of their top dining destinations in Historic Natchitoches Louisiana. You willcnot be disappointed!

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  9. DennisL

    Shreveport8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful the food was amazing the drinks were great and the service was outstanding

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  10. Tim

    Shreveport1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined outside. Food and service were outstanding. Perfect place for a "dare night".

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Mariner's

5948 Highway 1 Byp, Natchitoches, LA 71457-2625

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Natchitoches
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Cajun, American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ben Fidelak
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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