Barley Oak

“Nice dining on Lake Pontchartrain in Mandeville. Beautiful view! Great food”

“Really good food, great prices. Dine outdoors on the deck overlooking the Bogue Chitto River.”

“ Just three miles from the quaint Northshore town of Mandeville is Fontainebleau State Park, a convenient and scenic getaway with some truly spectacular kayaking. It also happens to be a short drive from New Orleans, which means that within an hour after leaving the French Quarter, you can be paddling pristine streams full of native fishes and cypress trees. Fontainebleau is a park with a past. It was once the site of a large sugar mill built under the direction of Creole planter and senator Bernard de Marigny in 1829. Marigny’s plantation fell into disrepair long ago, but today you can tour the brick structures that remain. You’ll also learn more about the illustrious man himself inside the park’s visitor center, where handmade tools and furniture are on display. Outside the visitor center you’ll find a pier stretching over enormous Lake Pontchartrain, a prime spot for sunset-watching. A man-made beach offers sunbathers a chance to catch some rays, and for younger visitors, a water playground is open season. Nature trails amidst the Cypress and Oak trees are captivating.There is a pier for fishing.Go for a relaxing day with the beauty of nature. ”

“Laid back atmosphere with an outdoor kid’s play area. $1 Tacos on Tuesday with live music. ”