Bull & Bear
About us
Bull & Bear was born at the intersection of tradition and ambition, where old-school New Orleans flavor meets a fresh Northshore perspective. We’re honoring the roots of New Orleans street food while creating a place that feels current, clean, and unmistakably Northshore. A spot where you can grab a perfect shrimp Po’ Boy on your lunch break, bring the family for something familiar, or introduce out-of-town friends to what many consider the best Louisiana-style Po' Boys in Covington. Bull & Bear Po’ Boys isn’t just a name - it’s a mindset. Balance. Energy. Movement. And for us, that starts with a great sandwich.
Our story starts with two locals who grew up around the food, culture, and grit that make South Louisiana unlike anywhere else. One, a Metairie native turned Northshore-based entrepreneur and developer, built his career on vision, discipline, and knowing when to take a calculated risk. The other comes from a family behind one of Covington's well-known po'boy shops, gaining deep, firsthand knowledge of what it takes to serve great food the right way, day in and day out, no shortcuts.
TOGETHER, THEY BRING BOTH SIDES OF THE EQUATION: THE DRIVE TO BUILD SOMETHING NEW AND THE EXPERIENCE TO DO IT RIGHT.
At Bull & Bear, we respect the classics because in Louisiana, a po'boy isn't something you reinvent carelessly. It's French bread with the right bite, seafood that's seasoned and fried just right, roast beef that's dressed like it should be. It's tradition. But it's also evolution. So we're doing both.
INTRODUCING OUR HEAD CHEF, MATT WATSON
The Watson family name has been synonymous with incredible Northshore food since founding Bears Po' Boys over 40 years ago. After decades of owning and operating multiple successful Bears locations across the region, Matt is pleased to present his newest concept: Bull & Bear. Matt warmly invites both his many loyal, long-time customers and new guests to stop in, say hello, and enjoy our outstanding po' boys, famous onion rings, fresh salads, and other delicious new items on the menu.
Come experience a Wall Street-themed dining atmosphere featuring the timeless classics you love alongside Matt's newest culinary masterpieces!