Was in Opelousas for the weekend and needed a place to grab a quick dinner and found Toby's. Huge…read morerestaurant that had an attachment where we learned there was a cornhole competition going which was pretty cool. We were greeted by the server who was friendly and let us sit where we wanted. We ordered a couple different things off the menu, onion rings for an app and either a fish on bun or the sunburn cow. Our burgers were huge, seasoned and cooked well i ordered a baked potato with mine while another ordered fries we were happy with our food our app was really good and really seasoned but our fish on bun were truly lacking in flavor which left most of the group disappointed in their choice other than that it may be worth checking out

Go for Sunday brunch! 10-2. Breakfast buffet with all the eggs, sausage, gravy, biscuits, grits,…read morebeignets "fries", and pancakes you could want. Then lunch items were steak and gravy and rice, crawfish fettuccine, and crawfish etouffee, plus fruit salad and tomato cucumber salad. Excellent service, friendly people, and fabulous food! Go other times for dinner and live music. Great place in Opelousas for food, friends, fun.

This is one of the longest standing bars in downtown Baton Rouge. They've survived all the…read morecraziness of the early 2020's and kept their name. Relaxed upscale atmosphere with fresh ingredient ingenious cocktails. Friendly staff that can even create something for you on the fly. The interior has exposed brick front wall, exposed wooden columns, and is tastefully decorated with old pictures of Johnny Cash and Frank Sinatra to give you that real home feel. There's a relatively long bar with barstools and comfortable lounge seating in the main room. There is a small patio outback for the beautiful days, and there's an upstairs (usually reserved for private parties) with its own bar and an overlook of the Mississippi River. They are open everyday and usually offer a seasonal cocktail menu for Christmas, Halloween etc. If you are downtown looking for a craft cocktail, this is a great place to sit back and enjoy a fresh ingredient cocktail.

Pearl was a doll and very welcoming. The Air conditioning was perfection!! (nice and cold in there)…read more Lots of fun drinks to try. Bathrooms were clean.

I was encouraged to join a group of friends and acquaintances to listen to live Cajun music at…read morehistoric Fred's Lounge in the "Cajun Music Capital of the World" Mamou, Louisiana. I agreed to go without any expectations, except for having a great time with friends who have been and Mamou's international reputation for its genre of music. I was amazed by the experience, to say the least! Fred's Lounge is small, intimate and its music broadcasts live every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to around 2 p.m. on KVPI AM radio out of nearby Ville Platte, Louisiana there every Saturday. There was no cover, people there were friendly and embraced visitors as family. Even a wall flower could not help rump-rocking in their seat, clapping to the beat, stomping their feet, or even being coerced to cut-a-rug with a perfect stranger, while embracing the unique Cajun music rhythms. The band that day was local famed Don Fontenot and the Louisiana Boys. I could not help admiring the bass player's guitar strap made out of alligator hide. The craftsmanship was incredible! Also Don Fontenot, the accordion player's passion and creativity was spot on! The band played traditional music in Cajun French, however at times they played American classics like Proud Mary. They even played La Grange by Z. Z. Top in both English and Cajun French. However the most memorable song was "Ride the Donkey" with a guest performance from a local lady in the lounge, who he-hawed better than the best Jenny! I am certain it wasn't her first time performing this song! If you are a music enthusiast, looking for a fun destination trip or a simply a unique memorable experience in Louisiana, Fred's Lounge is a must!

Great Live Cajun music every Saturday morning. This place is a blast, and If you can't Cajun dance…read morethere's plenty of friendly people who will gladly show you how.

Nice vibes, good music. Social distancing was in full affect. It would have been nice had this…read moreplace serves food. I called twice in over the phone they told me they did when I got there the lady who took my hookah order I inquired about the menu and she told me they did not serve food. The ambience is really nice. There was a greenery wall which was pretty cool. They charge everyone five dollars for a sanitation fee. Plus another charge for if you have more than one pipe.

Great spot for anyone and everyone. The staff is genuinely nice, knowledgeable, and down to earth…read more You're spoken to as a friend- not just as "a customer." As a new hookah smoker, the staff made me feel like a regular and were pleasant and patient with all my questions. This isn't a place, it's a VIBE: 5 stars only because more stars aren't allowed. Everyone should come see this Oasis and make it their own.

Ray hosts Blue Monday at The Grouse Room once a month from 6 PM to 9 PM. The event brings together…read morewell-known jazz singers, retired performers, and rising talent for an incredible evening of music. For $20, you get entry and a delicious bowl of red beans and rice. Last night, Anthony Dopsie took the stage on keys. A 2012 Grammy nominee and a 2021 Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee, his performance was nothing short of phenomenal. The music, the energy--there's just something about Louisiana. The soul of the music here has a way of bringing everyone together.

I think its kind of @##%. That you charge a cover, extra fee to reserve a table, and then have top…read moreshelf whiskey over 20 bucks served on a Plastic cup because "that's what you do"... Anywhere else I spend over $75 walking in the least I would expect is my scotch on the rocks... well on a rocks glass.

Great little bar. Every patron we came in contact with was amazingly friendly. Bar staff was…read morewonderful. 10/10

We happened into Backstreet Lounge last night on the recommendation of one of our neighbors, who…read moreenjoys going there for live music. It wasn't crowded at all, but this *was* the night before Thanksgiving, so that made sense. That said, there was a decent group of regulars that seemed to love the place. And we can see why. As the other reviewer mentioned, this bar caters to an older crowd (baby boomers with a sprinkling of Gen X), which isn't to say that younger people wouldn't be welcomed ... but the shenanigans that sometimes comes with being younger would be out of place here. Don, Jared and the Konspiracy was the band last night, and they did a fine job of playing classic rock standards that kept the dance floor busy. The food at the back (jambalaya) was a really nice touch, and the bartender did a wonderful job of keeping everyone topped up with good cheer. We're glad to have discovered this locals hangout and we'll definitely be back.

I had a very upsetting experience at Mother's Lounge during pub quiz night…read more I am autistic. I arrived late, did not have a team, and was standing alone in the corner trying to be unobtrusive. There was a small stage with a folding table where the quiz host was asking questions. Between questions, music would play while people wrote down answers, and I was singing along quietly. Staff told me to move away from the stage, and I did. Then they told me I was not allowed to sing along with the songs between questions and called it disruptive. The situation escalated from there. The context matters.This was a bar that does karaoke regularly, and there was already a loud song playing between quiz questions while people were writing down answers. I was singing along to music that was already in the room, not trying to interrupt the quiz or perform over anyone. I also stood as far away from the quiz participants as I could without going outside, and when I sang louder than softly, I turned toward the wall/corner because I was trying not to project into the room. Maybe the sound carried more than I realized, but my intention and my behavior were not careless or hostile. When I became visibly upset, they threatened to call the police if I did not leave immediately. I said I needed five minutes to gather myself and my belongings. They refused and told me I had to leave right then or they would call the cops. That is when I raised my voice. I understand venues have rules. But there is a big difference between enforcing rules and escalating an overwhelmed disabled customer who is trying to comply. This was humiliating and frightening, and I hope ownership takes disability awareness and de-escalation seriously.

I really liked it inside here. I went for taco Tuesday and the tacos were BOMB. Montana gave us…read moreamazing service as well! The vibe was cute and colorful and the upstairs bar area was nice and intimate. I will be returning.

Our server, Kate, was outstanding. She was friendly, attentive, and gave us excellent…read morerecommendations. She suggested the pork chop, and it ended up being the star of the meal. The pork chop was cooked perfectly. It was juicy, incredibly tender, and honestly tender enough to cut with a fork. It had a great char from the grill that added so much flavor, and the pickled peppers on top cut through the richness of the pork perfectly. The dirty rice underneath reminded me of my mom's rice dressing and soaked up all the juices from the chop. It was one of the best pork chop dishes I've had. My wife ordered the smoke fried chicken, and it was also excellent. The crust was crispy while the chicken stayed juicy and flavorful. The sweet potato biscuits were light and delicious, and the pepper honey tied everything together nicely. For my taste, it leaned just a little on the sweet side, but it was still a very enjoyable dish. My daughter ordered the Social Cheeseburger with just meat and cheese. She loved it, and I was impressed too. Even with such a simple order, the burger was juicy, well seasoned, and served on a fantastic bun. She and my wife both could not stop talking about the hand cut fries. They were crispy, perfectly seasoned, and some of the best fries we've had in a while. From the food to the service, everything exceeded our expectations. We left very impressed and will definitely make a point to stop here whenever we are in the Lafayette area.

This is one of my Wife and I's top 5 favorite places in Louisiana…read more Their menu as far as apps and main dishes go can fluctuate. More specifically their flatbreads and loaded fries, which I do not currently see on their website. Most of the time they have loaded fries which in the past have consisted of gravies and sauces. One preparation we ordered came with pickled okra. The fried green tomatoes are also very good, especially to start with or share. As far as main dishes go we have tried the following: All Hail Caesar (Flatbread) Spicy Chicken Sandwich Smoke Fried Chicken-N-Biscuits Social Cheeseburger The Mac n Cheese is a must get as a side in my opinion. One of the first times we visited they had carrot cake as a dessert, we still talk about that carrot cake today. If you are a sweet tea lover this place has a twist which I love. Their sweet contains brown sugar and mint, get it, try it, it's delicious.