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- LLoraPhiladelphia County •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing experience, the waiter went above and beyond for my daughter’s birthday and it was truly the highlight of this birthday trip. Thank you so much !More infoBrennan's$$$$• Creole• French Quarter•4.7
- SStephenNew Orleans / Louisiana •5 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoOur server, Alexis P., was the best we have ever encountered in Hammond @ any establishment. She was polite, courteous, attentive, professional, engaging & an absolute "Gem". The food was superb, perfectly cooked & delicious. The iced tea was fresh, the salads were also.More infoBuddies Bar and Grill$$$$• Steakhouse• Hammond•4.6
- MMaryKaySan Diego •27 reviews5.0Dined on May 12, 2026Wonderful service. Wonderful dinner! We had such a nice dinner in this open air restaurant. The food was great, reasonably priced and the service was wonderful.More infoLighthouse Coastal Brasserie$$$$• Seafood• Hammond•4.4
- LLibbyBaton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review5.0Dined on May 9, 2026Steak was delicious! Our server was great! Will definitely visit againMore infoThe SteaKhouse$$$$• Steakhouse• Hammond•4.8
- JJAVIERGoldWashington, D.C. Area •75 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 11, 2026Our server, Samantha, was excellent. She made recommendations, was very efficient and had a great smile on her face. She elevated the dinning experience for us. Thank You Samantha!!More infoDon's Seafood of Hammond$$$$• Seafood• Hammond•4.6
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