Cafe Lynn

Cafe Lynn

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Café Lynn serves French country-style New Orleans cuisine in Mandeville, with a menu leaning on redfish, speckled trout, or red snapper alongside jumbo Gulf shrimp, Duck Confit, lump crab cakes, Pan Seared Lamb Chops, and filet mignon au poivre. Many entrees come with butter and cream sauce options, but Chef Joey Najolia's cooking centers on lighter, simpler foundations — chopped garlic, parsley, and olive oil rather than trend-chasing.

The room offers a casual atmosphere with fine-dining appeal, backed by a full-service bar and a hand-picked wine list for pairing with the meal.

NOLA.com's Where NOLA Eats named Café Lynn among its city magazine best picks in 2025.
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City

New Orleans

Neighborhood

Mandeville

Price

$$

Cuisine

French

Chef

Joey Najolia

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