Name: Dakota Restaurant - Covington
Telephone: +19858923712
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.6

Dakota Restaurant - Covington

American · Covington, LA · $$$$

Special occasionGreat for groupsOutdoor seatingCocktailsDate nightClassic

Open since October of 1990, The Dakota has been a pioneer in the culinary industry on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. Their cuisine is influenced by the flavorful Creole cuisine, with Contemporary Louisiana. Other influences include the Southwest, California, and Asia using fresh local and seasonal ingredients. The carefully selected wines pay tribute to the well crafted wines of North America while offering many of the traditional Old World styles of Europe. In October of 2023, The Dakota moved to its new location in Historic Downtown Covington...just a block from the iconic Southern Hotel. The Dakota continues to set the mark for what people look for when they dine – well crafted food, detail-oriented service, plush surroundings, and genuine hospitality.

Bookable experiences

What diners say

“On Mother’s Day I took my wife without a reservation and you guys let us sit on the porch. It was wonderful from beginning to end. I Proposed to my wife at the original one on Highway one 190. We still have pictures anyway great job great location. I absolutely love it and we were just talking about going back. Thank you. Food was awesome. Drinks were awesome. I wonder if we could ate at the bar that would’ve been cool anyway thank you guys. Great service. Love you all. !”

5.0 · Google — Roy Bordelon

“Joey and Staff at Dakota hosted the most amazing and perfect rehearsal dinner for our bride and groom this past Friday night. Their communication before the event was top notch. They gave us the most comfortable and elegant area to entertain our 50 guests. The food and service was 5 star for sure rivaling a Michelin chef performance ! Thank you all for such a unique and professional experience. Missy Raley”

5.0 · Google — Missy Raley

“Restaurant—this place really delivers on both atmosphere and food. The setting has a relaxed, upscale Southern charm that makes it perfect for a nice dinner without feeling too formal. The food was excellent across the board—fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. You can tell there’s real attention to detail in both the presentation and quality. The seafood dishes especially stood out, and everything came out at a great pace. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience even better. If you’re in Covington or anywhere on the Northshore and want a reliable, high-quality meal, Dakota is definitely worth a visit.”

5.0 · Google — William ORourke

“Beautiful restaurant with some outdoor seating. The redfish was absolutely delicious and my mother couldn’t stop raving about the crab and Brie soup which I hear is one of their original recipes. Parking is definitely weird. It’s at a neighboring lot and a little difficult to understand/find.”

5.0 · Google — Domonique Laurent

“We had a 3 course lunch. Absolutely delicious! Every course was well presented and appropriately timed. Daniel our Service provider was excellent. Love the dress code! We’ve been to Desi Vegas and other restaurants similar to this and this one is the winner by far.”

5.0 · Google — Juliette Thompson