Opal Basil on the Trace - Mandeville

This is my favorite restaurant on the Northshore. Delicious and unique food. Small portions. I don't love the location, but the food makes up for it.

Excellent food, lovely setting! Server was so helpful-excellent!

When we learned that Opal Basil was moving from the NS to the SS, we knew we had to eat there immediately. And so we made reservations for 2 more visits before they relocate. The food was absolutely AMAZING. We tried the BBQ shrimp deviled egg with pulled pork under the suggestion of our server. It was not something I would have ever ordered but will order it next time, it was delicious! The lobster tamale and the cilantro lime shrimp with gnocchi never disappoints. This is one of our favorite date night restaurants. It will be missed on the NorthShore. But just more of a reason to drive across. Best of luck Opal Basil! You will flourish!

This is my favorite restaurant on the north coast. delicious and unique eating. small portions. I don't love the place, but it's eating it.

When we learned that opal basil moved from ns to ss, we knew we had to eat there immediately, and so we booked 2 more visits before they moved. eating was absolutely amazing. we tried the bbq garnelen deviled ei with pulled pork under the suggestion of our server. it wasn't something I'd ever ordered, but next time it's gonna order, it was delicious! the hummertamale and the Zilantro-Calc sash with gnocchi never disappoint. this is one of our favorite night restaurants. it will be missed on the northshore. but only one more reason to drive. a lot of luck opal basil! you will blossom!