We found Parrain's Seafood while searching for authentic Louisiana food and a good po'boy/seafood…read morespot before making our drive back home to Houston. We were in Baton Rouge helping our grandson move into his dorm as an incoming freshman at LSU, and Parrain's kept coming up in our searches and reviews. We decided to give it a try, and I'm SO glad we did! We visited on a Sunday afternoon around 2:30 p.m., and when I tell you EVERYBODY and their family was there... I mean everybody! The parking lot was packed. There is plenty of parking, but there were so many people that we still had to hunt for a spot. Thankfully, we found one under a shade tree because it was HOT! When we walked up, we fully expected a long wait. There is plenty of outdoor seating for people waiting, and I also noticed they have both steps and an accessibility ramp leading to the entrance. My daughter and I sat down while my husband stood in line to put our name on the list. About five minutes later, he was waving for us to come inside! Apparently, many of the people waiting were large groups and families coming from church, but since there were only three of us, they were able to seat us almost immediately. HUGE plus! Once inside, it was BUSY, BUSY, BUSY. It took our server a little while to initially get to us, but considering how packed the restaurant was, it really wasn't bad at all. Our waitress was very nice, and I was actually impressed with how quickly our food came out. Now let's talk about the FOOD!! We first ordered the onion rings for an appetizer... super delicious I ordered the fried shrimp platter, and those shrimp were fried to PERFECTION! Crispy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The meal also came with salad, fries, hush puppies, and a side. The hush puppies were SO GOOD! They are shaped almost like little donut holes... crispy on the outside and soft and savory on the inside. Delicious! For my side, I chose the fresh green beans instead of the dirty rice. Unfortunately, those were the one thing I didn't enjoy. They didn't have much flavor to me and seemed a little undercooked. Next time, I'll definitely choose another side. My husband ordered the fried catfish platter with dirty rice, coleslaw, and fries, and he loved everything. I tasted his coleslaw, and OH MY GOODNESS! Get the coleslaw! It was different from any coleslaw I've had before. It has whole peanuts in it, which sounds unusual, but somehow it WORKS! The peanuts add this wonderful crunch and flavor. It was SO good. And the French fries!! I've never seen fries cut this way before. They're almost shaped like little Scoop Fritos, with a crispy outside and soft potato inside. So unique and really good! My daughter ordered the catfish strips and fries from the kids' menu. These weren't processed little nuggets... they were actual pieces of catfish cut into strips, and she really enjoyed them. She also ordered the crab fingers, and those were another 10/10! They were incredibly well-seasoned with a little spice and tons of flavor. I tasted one and wanted MORE! I'm watching my sodium intake, so I behaved myself, but they were absolutely delicious. Overall, Parrain's was a 10/10 for us. The only thing I wouldn't personally order again would be the green beans. Everything else, from the shrimp and catfish to those amazing hush puppies, unique fries, crab fingers, and especially that coleslaw, was DELICIOUS. Yes, it was crowded and lively, but we still received really good service and didn't have to wait nearly as long as we expected. With our grandson now attending LSU, we'll be making plenty of trips back to Baton Rouge, and Parrain's has officially made our list of places we will be visiting again!

It's obvious that the Chimes and Pairains have changed their standards. Food, service were…read moreabsolutely terrible. No Manger or just really anyone seemed to care about anything. My food was just not anywhere near what it once was.

The food was absolutely AMAZING! Legit the best place in this town. The Service was amazing…read moreeveryone was so friendly and helpful, they made the experience enjoyable and easy! It was my first time here and they truly were above and beyond the whole time, such amazing souls! I will definitely be coming back every-time I am in town.

Wow! Unbelievable food and efficient, friendly service…read more The portion sizes are very generous. Our young daughter ate all of her ribs. That's how we know the food is tasty. We loved the ambiance of the place. It felt like a barbecue joint.

I appreciated the overall experience during my visit. Everything felt organized and welcoming,…read moremaking it an enjoyable place to dine. Personalize this with a few details from your meal.

Service was great. But the food was not what we expected. Your menu had a lot of fried choices.read more

Flew in from San Diego, and this was my first stop…read more I ordered takeout this time around, although dining in here is always a great experience too. The place is super cute with a fun atmosphere. * Shrimp Po'Boy: packed with shrimp. HUGE so order a half. I loved that the shrimp aren't heavily battered or overly fried. Easily one of the best po'boys I've had. * Shrimp Gumbo: absolutely delicious with a dark roux and great flavor. Overall, an awesome spot for authentic Louisiana comfort food.

This is one of our go-to's in South Louisiana and we always bring friends here when we can. The…read moresalads are big, fresh and wonderfully topped with crawfish or shrimp. The plate lunches are delicious and the po-boys are always an enticing option. Service is prompt, the dining room is comfortable and it features that beloved bad taxidermy. We always arrive hungry and leave happy.

We stopped in to pick up lunch while staying in our rv at margaritaville! My husband had the Bayou…read morecombo and I had the Cajun combo his had the fried chicken Boudin, red beans and rice. I had a bite of his red beans and rice and they were amazing. I had fried chicken coleslaw and rice. All of it was so good. The chicken was so juicy!!!! everyone in there was very nice. Yes it'll take a little bit, but this is home-cooked food when you order it so don't complain about it. I also bought some spices, jalapeño sausage, Cajun Boudin!! And don't forget to get "The Hulk" drink! (A little sweet but gooood)

Honestly it was just OK. I wouldn't go back and would rather try somewhere else. Food was fresh…read morethough. If you don't want to travel far from the highway, this will do.

Amazing staff and amazing food! The resteraunt looks great and once again the food never…read moredissappoints!

Prejean's is truly remarkable and easily one of my favorite places for authentic Cajun food. One of…read morethe things I appreciate most is their commitment to using local seafood. In Louisiana, that matters, and you can taste the difference. They have one of the best gumbos in town--rich, flavorful, and exactly what you want a good Louisiana gumbo to be. Their fried seafood is also excellent. Everything is seasoned well, flavorful, and consistently satisfying. My only complaint is that this probably isn't the easiest place to eat if you're watching your diet! There are a few healthier options available, but let's be honest--you don't come to Prejean's because you're craving steamed vegetables. You come for good Cajun cooking, and they deliver. If you're looking for local seafood, a great bowl of gumbo, and genuinely good Cajun food, Prejean's is absolutely worth the stop.

My wife and I have been to Bellue's twice now. We are from Maryland…read more This place is GREAT!!! Both times we have loved what we have tried. I don't like Lima's normally, but I ate every bit of theirs with tasso in them. If you want true down-home Cajun cuisine, due try them. Not fancy but GREAT food and friendly employees. We will be back again when we are in Baton Rouge.

Best Cajun food in town hands down! Staff were great. Down home feel with a cool vibe.read more

I ordered catfish and it was SPOILED ROTTEN! I bit into it & the smell alone almost blew me away! I…read moreknow good and well y'all smelled this before putting it in the fryer! I returned the food & asked to speak with a manage, but conveniently there wasn't a manger on site so I left my contact info. The manager (Nory) called a few hours later not to address my concern, but to insult my intelligence & palate by delivering a dissertation on how fish naturally smells and the oils it produces. And I quote, "you are the only customer who complained TODAY." The fish did not taste or smell fishy, it was SPOILED! What they failed to understand is that it only takes one customer to tell you your food is inedible for it to warrant attention. I wasn't looking for a lecture; I simply wanted a sincere apology and reassurance that my concern was being taken seriously. Instead, I was met with defensiveness and condescension. 0/10 I do NOT recommend!

Food is good but $17 for a sandwich and a side is too much when it is "counter service". I was told…read moremy food would come in a "To Go" container but I could sit and eat it inside if I wanted to. This was during prime lunch hours. Maybe no staff? I dont know, but I won't be back.

What can I say other than all my expectations were met? Easy time for tasty meal and relaxing…read moreevening. Can't go wrong!

This is one of my favorite places to stop off of I10 inside a truckstop. I'm vegetarian but my…read moredaughters love their chicken and I enjoy their crispy fries. Seating area to the side. Better than truckstop food. There's also truck parking here for a few. Never came and couldn't find a spot. Then wake up and grab breakfast.

I had the whole oyster poboy. I ordered them extra crispy and they came out perfect. They only…read moredress it with lettuce and tartar so I had them add pickles but I regret not adding all the usual suspects. It was fantastic. My only criticism was the bread wanted to fall apart ( toasted too much?). The chicken cracklings were good and the jalapeño jelly dip with them was very good. Definitely get the bread when they ask if you want it! They put melted butter with crab boil mixed in it over the top.

My mother in law rants and raves and it definitely is worth all that. The food was fantastically…read moreseasoned and tasted wonderful. It's definitely far out for us since we stay in Baton Rouge but it is well worth the drive. Our server was amazing and so sweet. Our drinks were never empty. And the environment was every chill, a family vibe that was cozy and comfortable. I'm Excited to go back. My only complaint is the portions seemed a bit small, my husband was still very hungry after his red beans. But if that's the only complaint it's still a good place to visit!