Dakota

I always enjoyed Dakota's old location, so I was excited when they announced the new location. I finally got to try it this weekend and it was a mixed bag. Too many empty tables and a completely empty lounge and bar seem to underline our experience.PROS: Beautiful restaurant. The buildout rivals some of the nicest restaurants in New Orleans, New York, Boston, Chicago, and London. The food is very good.CONS: Vastly overpriced. The prices aren't reflected in the food quality (good, not great) or the portions, which are oddly small. Also, the menu concept feels dated. And, the service is also strangely mediocre. The entire cadence of order-taking and food delivery was frustratingly disjointed.BOTTOM LINE: This place has enormous potential, but the food and service betray their vision for the kind of 'elite' restaurant people flocked to 20 or 30 years ago. Better-but-more interesting and equal-but-more affordable dining options are worth the drive.

We had not been to Dakotas since their old location. Now we don't know why we haven't! This establishment is amazing and obvious of the owners' commitment to their investment for this super attractive bar and restaurant for fine dining. We were so impressed by the overall first class experience, and even their to-go cups looked like a real glass. I tried to return it for plastic....We went for my birthday and had the best meal. Pork chops and a filet. Both cooked perfectly and really enjoyed the Planche cheese board. The bananas foster was sinful but so delicious. Our waiter, Sean M, was fantastic and of course made our dining experience just perfect. We can't wait to go back to enjoy the bar. It's so welcoming!

Yelp doesn't have a 3.5, but that's where I'd rank Dakota, maybe a 3.75...The restaurant is very nice inside, plenty of room between tables, so you don't feel crowded. Our server was very good, with recommendations throughout the meal, he paced correctly, and was knowledgeable about the menu and wines. The crab and Brie soup was really great. My wife had the special swordfish and it was really good. I had the filet...not great...meat was tough, it was cooked far past medium-rare, and the sauce underneath lacked any real flavor. For dessert, we tried the coconut cake and bread pudding. The coconut cake was dry and not really coconutty (sp) enough. The bread pudding was good. As far as price, they're expensive- and I don't mind paying high prices at all if the experience and food support them. Dakota fell a little short. My wife and I ultimately judge a restaurant on if we'd go back...our answer was a maybe.

One of my too favorites so far in 2024! This gem is in the small town of Covington La. We stayed at the wonderful Southern Hotel in I guess what they would call their cute small town downtown are with shops, restraunt s, market, etc! This place was just a block away. Ambiance is very classy, high end decor, low lights- very comfortable and romantic.Our waiter was very knowledgable and had great recommendations! We basically ordered everything he said was a staple. The duck flat bread was SO good? just order it! Steaks were cooked perfectly.My drink was very stiff also haha

After a few years of our Dakota withdrawals, we were overjoyed when they announced their new location. I called the first week and made a reservation for dinner with my husband and parents. My husband and I now live in Houston, but the last time we ate at Dakota's was in 2019 for my 30th birthday. We hoped it would be the same incredible atmosphere and service, and we were not disappointed! We had the pleasure of having Kat as our waitress, and she went above and beyond to deliver a sensational experience. I have a gluten intolerance, and she had the chef come out and discuss what menu items could accommodate my dietary restrictions. He strongly recommended the salmon (which my husband ordered). They were able to modify the Redfish Pontchartrain, and I ordered that. We started with the side of truffle fries as our appetizer. My mom ordered the crab and Brie soup (if you can have gluten, it's worth every penny), as well as a salad. My husband had the salmon, and my dad and I had the redfish (he had his as is). The restaurant used to be a CrossFit gym, and they turned it into a beautiful dining establishment. It's also within walking distance of Southern Hotel and other fun shops in downtown Covington. We will absolutely be back!!

The new Dakota restaurant is absolutely beautiful and a wonderful place to celebrate any occasion. Thank God they're famous crab and brie. Soup is as good as ever. They still need a little work in the kitchen. The lobster Thermidor was rubbery, but their quit. They took it off of our bill, the steak had to be cooked twice it came out overdone the first time the veal really wasn't very good. The salmon was outstanding the service is spectacular and we will definitely be back in the near future. Hopefully they get things straightened up in the kitchen very soon.

Absolutely delicious and wonderful experience. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. My husband and I went for our anniversary and everything was very well done. We ordered the shrimp appetizer and then shared the charred romaine salad and the crab soup. Everything was so freaking good. Then for dinner he got the redfish that was out of this world and I ordered the soft shell crab. It was the best and biggest soft shell crab I've ever eaten. For dessert we ordered the peaches and cream and the simplicity of this dish was the perfect end to our meal. We can't wait to visit again.

Nice bar but...it is large and open to the dining room. The bar bites were undesirable selection and very pricey. There is no Happy hour menu that was disappointing. Spent $50 on one martini and cheese plate. Then, they had the audacity to ask if I wanted a stuffed olive in my martini. it was addtl. Really? Rude. Has my "taste" and left no need to stay for dinner.

Over priced for what you get. Took an hour between courses and two of the 4 entrees were barely room temperature and the whole red fish entrees were so full of bones it was not worth the effort so two of our party of 4 gave up. I was told I'd receive a new replacement filet because mine was one of the entrees that was barely warm. They took it to the kitchen and reappeared about 5 minutes later with the same steak that it was obvious they stuck under a red light warmer and the plate wasn't even hot. The offered free dessert as an apology but truly, that's simply not acceptable for a $$$ per person dinner. Everyone in the party was disappointed with our Christmas celebration dinner. One chance to make a first impression- one and done. No way we'll throw $300+ to chance there again especially with Keith Young's, Desi Vegas and many other great options.

Early dinner with wife. Amazing food, service, and ambience. The new location is beautiful!