Dakota - Covington

#31 - Seafood - Covington, American, Wine
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Dakota

Dakota
4.5 / 5 (2416 reviews)

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Open since 1990, The Dakota has been a trailblazer in the culinary world on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. Their menu is a fusion of Creole cuisine with a modern Louisiana twist, drawing inspiration from the Southwest, California, and Asia while utilizing fresh, local ingredients. The wine selection at The Dakota showcases carefully chosen wines from North America alongside traditional European styles. In 2023, The Dakota relocated to a new spot in Historic Downtown Covington, just a stone's throw away from the famous Southern Hotel. The Dakota remains a standout destination for those seeking expertly crafted dishes, impeccable service, elegant decor, and warm hospitality.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Etta

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★ 4.5 / 5 from 2416 reviews
etta-arata
25.02.2025

The service was excellent and always smiling. The food was good and innovative. I would recommend this beautiful and tasty restaurant to anyone.????????????????????????????????????????

bill-arata
25.02.2025

Just a perfect meal to celebrate Family. Service was impeccable(thanks Greg. Roasted duck BLT with a side cup of Crab and Brie soup was exactly as good as I had hoped it would be.

richard-krupp
25.02.2025

This was our first visit to Dakota, and it was memorable! The food was great, beautifully presented, and the service was excellent. It is a great place to go on a special occasion.

brent-carlin-1
25.02.2025

All around great! Must stop in if you are in Covington. A

jeff-holmes-doctor60
25.02.2025

Some of the best food I’ve ever had! Great atmosphere and super friendly staff. Brett was an amazing waiter! Just moved to Covington and this is definitely our favorite place! Will absolutely be back.

FAQ

You can use the WiFi of the establishment free of charge.

Smoking is prohibited in this restaurant.

You can also enjoy gluten-free dishes at the restaurant.

There is a TV / screen on-site where sporting events are broadcast.

The diner and its premises are wheelchair accessible and thus reachable with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

The restaurant accepts various credit cards.

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