Abita Springs is a tiny town in St. Tammany Parish that’s home to about 2,500 residents. From the Tammany Trace that runs through it to the weekly Farmers Market, it’s the perfect little town to spend a day exploring. There’s one special seafood restaurant in Abita Springs, Louisiana that’s serving up some of the best seafood in the state, all served with a dose of small-town charm that will have you questioning if you should move here.

Vera’s Seafood has two locations, one in Abita Springs and another in Slidell.
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Today, we’re doing a deep dive into the Abita Springs location, which is conveniently located on Highway 59.
It’s a family-friendly type of joint, with both a dining room and a bar with plenty of seating.
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Like many small-town restaurants in Louisiana, Vera’s is casual dining at its finest.
Vera’s specializes in all things seafood related, and they’re always coming up with daily specials from their fresh deliveries.
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Pictured above is one of their most recent appetizer specials, the fried green tomatoes with crab meat. Just look at the size of those crab lumps!
From pasta to po'boys, Vera's has a long menu featuring all of your favorite seafood creations.
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Pictures above is Vera's take on the popular Crawfish Monica dish. This version swaps the crawfish for shrimp (or chicken) and this particular special has a delicious crab cake underneath that yummy sauce!
Speaking of po'boys, do we consider alligator seafood?
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I've never thought about it, but I guess so? Either way, the alligator sausage po'boy is one of Vera's signature dishes and a fan favorite.
Whether you prefer your seafood fried, grilled, or blackened, most of the options at Vera's can be customized for your tastebuds.
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Vera's also does a special senior citizens night every Wednesday, with a special menu.
Vera's also has some sinfully delicious dessert specials, and you'll want to save some room for them.
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And the portions are generous! You can easily split one of their desserts for the table.

Follow Vera’s Seafood on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest specials, and visit Vera’s website for a full menu.

Want to learn more about the history of Abita Springs? You may be surprised to learn that folks used to flock to this area for its medicinal springs!

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Vera’s Seafood Abita Springs, 69455 LA-59, Abita Springs, LA 70420, USA