There's nothing better than a dressed po'boy to hit the spot. When it comes to po'boys, there's a little hole in the wall restaurant across the bridge in Covington that's worthy of the road trip. Bear's Restaurant is a local neighborhood eatery that's known for having some of the best po'boys near New Orleans, and you need to try one. Let's check it out.
Welcome to Bear’s Restaurant. This north shore neighborhood eatery has been serving up some of the most amazing po’boys for nearly three decades. It may not look like much from the outside, but as they say, don’t judge a book by its cover.
This no-frills, counter-serve restaurant has been serving some of the most incredible po’boys since 1990, and they’re worthy of a road trip.
Their intimate dining space tends to fill up quickly during peak hours, so try to get there early if you can.
And get ready to feast on one of the best po’boys you’ve ever had in your life.
Whether you get a whole or a half, these heavy-hitter po’boys are mouthwateringly good.
Shrimp lovers will especially love their shrimp po’boy, overflowing with perfectly fried and seasoned shrimp.
But the real star of the show is their roast beef po’boy. You’re going to want a lot of napkins to get through this one.
We all know that a po’boy is best judged by how many napkins you go through. By that metric, these po’boys are 10/10 napkins kind-of good.
Bear’s is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Address: 128 West 21st Avenue, Covington, LA, 70433
Have you ever eaten at Bear's Restaurant? What's your favorite po'boy? Let us know in the comments below!
While you're in Covington be sure to take a stroll through the historic downtown area that's full of unique boutiques, antique shops, and a one-of-a-kind general store that you have to see to believe. Learn more about this beautiful town in our previous article here.
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