came on a tuesday night and thought there would be no wait - we were told 1 hour for 5 adults and 2…read morekids! it ended up being a 15 minute wait. super friendly and chatty waiter! got the natchitoches meat pie with the red beans and rice as my side. i honestly thought it would be a small pie but it's a hand held pie (similar to an empanada) it was very good - the crust was flakey and buttery and paired well with the meats inside! love the salad! it had such a unique dressing. would come back again!!

First of all - parking was atrocious. The food - The flat-iron steak was tougher than an MMA…read morefighter, absolutely inedible....spit it out. (probably ordered the wrong thing). Redbeans "so-so"- canned??? Service- very friendly but just average, probably overwhelmed but the sheer number of people there. I won't be back.

I had a blast at this place. Me and my son went out for a guys day out and he loved it. It's…read morewithout a doubt a place to just have fun. Neither of us are real golfers but we still had fun. The service on a Saturday afternoon was great. The food is very much so sports bar-ish but over all I can see myself coming back.

The service was extremely slow considering no one was in the place…read more The waitress not interested waiting on us but acted like we were a burden. Will not be coming back.

You do need a reservation. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and with some of our party…read moremembers present (6 out of 11), were shown to our table. We were in a large alcove at the back of the restaurant. It was spacious and elegant, even with the table ended up being almost entirely filled. Our waiter was enthusiastic and patient with our large party. Refills and check-ins were timed well. The drink selection was pretty extensive. Food was delicious and all delivered within minutes of one another (no one was stuck waiting for long). Burger was cooked to perfection and not TOO hot. I hate when food is so hot in temperature that you can't take a bite. The chocolate cake was good, but the whip cream tasted kinda fake/oily. The cake itself was medium density and had a slightly salted finish. It paired perfectly with the frosting which was very rich and extra sweet. A delightful pairing. For my drink, plus a double shot of whiskey, the burger and dessert, it came to just over $100. That feels expensive. Take that as you will. I wouldn't return mostly due to price. But quality on everything was great, and so was the service. Atmosphere was great too.

Food was good! We got 2 apps and 2 entrees. Steak was cooked perfectly and the Brussels sprouts…read morewere 10/10. Ambiance was good. -2 stars because we sat at the bar on a Friday night and the bartenders were very lackluster. Barely spoke to us. The place wasn't overly busy either. We tried to make conversation and it fell flat every time. We enjoy making small talk with bartenders that's why we chose to sit there. Not sure if it was an off night or what. The lounge section was also closed due to a private party. Understandable but we wanted to have an after dinner cocktail. Overall we'd go back and sit at a regular table.

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!

I had really been looking forward to trying Parrain's Seafood, but unfortunately my experience was…read moredisappointing. Our waitress, Kate M., didn't have the best customer service. She came across as short, unfriendly, and overall not very pleasant. I first ordered a Banana Foster's Martini, but she came back and said they didn't have the ingredients. No problem--I asked for an Espresso Martini instead. A few minutes later, after bringing everyone else's drinks, she returned and simply said they couldn't make that either and asked if I wanted something else. At that point, I just declined. When it was time to order, our table had nine people. She took my husband's order, then went around the table taking everyone else's order. By the time she got back to me, she said, "Okay, is that it?" I had to remind her that she hadn't taken my order yet. I ordered the crab and corn bisque, a salad, and the stuffed catfish with creamed spinach. The salad came out quickly and was very good. Then everyone else at the table received their meals while I only received my bisque. After waiting, I was told my stuffed catfish "didn't come out right" and had to be remade. At that point, I honestly wondered if it was a joke. It wasn't. By the time my entrée arrived, everyone else was nearly finished eating. To the restaurant's credit, they did remove the stuffed catfish from my bill, and I appreciated that. However, the entire experience left me feeling overlooked from start to finish. My biggest suggestion would be for our waitress to work on her customer service. A smile goes a long way. Saying things like "Give me that plate," slamming cups onto the table, and appearing annoyed throughout the meal doesn't create a welcoming dining experience. Hospitality is just as important as the food, and I hope this feedback is taken constructively.

The food was fantastic. I had the fried green tomato BLT. I also tried the boudin balls, collard…read moregreens, and sweet potato soufflé of others at the table. The flavors were reminiscent of my family recipes. The batter on the fried green tomatoes was perfect. The service deserves its own paragraph. Our server was Mila (sp?). Her attention to detail and attentiveness to our experience was top 10 among all my international and domestic dining experiences. We had our 18 month old daughter with us and she made us feel welcomed and was attentive to the experience of our child as well. I highly recommend her table if you are fortunate enough to experience her excellent service. The atmosphere is true to its bistro title. Cozy, intimate and well designed. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in Baton Rouge. I was here visiting family. San Francisco Bay Area is home.

Went to Cecelia for Restaurant week…read more Been multiple times in the past. Food is ALWAYS good. Never disappointed. We even looked up the chef because of how good it is. The reason for 4 stars is because it can get a little noisy. It's an old building and if there's an event happening upstairs, you will hear all the foot steps. The bathroom wasn't exactly the cleanest either. No complaints on service.

Delicious food, friendly service (Thanks Addison!), so much food, creative combinations of…read moreingredients. We had pulled pork nachos, BBQ salmon salad, and a Cubano sandwich. Even the giant side salads were delicious. Everything going by to other tables looked amazing as well, especially the BBQ platter and Bacon Old Fashioned. Wish I could've tried one of everything on the menu. If I lived here, I'd be a regular.

City Pork on Jefferson has become my go-to restaurant whenever I can't decide what I'm in the mood…read morefor. The menu has something for everyone, and everything is consistently well prepared. The atmosphere is small, cozy, and inviting, making it just as good for a casual dinner as it is for a special night out. Our server, Addison, was outstanding--easily one of the best servers I've had in Baton Rouge. She was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience even better. If you get the chance, don't miss their Restaurant Week menu. They always go above and beyond, and this year was no exception. The quail, stuffed with boudin and served over red beans, was incredibly juicy and packed with flavor. It was one of the standout dishes I've had in quite a while. If you're in Baton Rouge and can't decide where to eat, City Pork on Jefferson is a place you can count on. Great food, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere keep me coming back.

Love the espresso martinis--my favorite in town! Great spot to come with friends and the food is…read morealso consistently good.

Customer service was horrible. I came tonight for a friends birthday, first night trying it was…read moreexcited to try however we got here around 7 didn't get serviced til 9:02. Was ignored and overlooked. Once I finally talked to our waiter she stated that "we needed to order by 9:30 because the kitchen was closing at 9:30 and that she hope we don't want steak because they are out" then I stated that we had been there since 7 so that was unfair then we finally ordered cool. Friend wanted to order something at 9:25 was denied that saying that the kitchen was closed however was told prior that the kitchen closed at 9:30. Couple of friends went to the bar and was ignored too. When I finally talked to the waitress she said that it was because they were super busy however we were there when the crowd died down she still did not acknowledge us at all she threw some menus on the table and never came back, I had to find her . That's just very inconvenient and very distasteful. We were also the only minority not saying it is a race thing however it came across that way. I was way too excited to come and try this place out just to be ignored and looked over. Didn't get the experience I want it and this is very disappointing.

Owners are super friendly and prepare hot cooked food while you wait or you can call it in. You…read morewon't be disappointed

New convenience store/restaurant. I visited on a Saturday around 1 pm. They have 2 tables but it's…read morenot really a sit down and eat place. We didn't want to eat in our vehicle so we decided to order a small sample of the whole chicken wings. 3 for less than $4.00. The chicken was made to order. We had one group of about 4 people before us. It took about 30 minutes to get our order but the wait was worth it. The chicken was hot, fresh, and seasoned to perfection! The employee Julie was very friendly. She asked our opinion of the chicken. She explained that they make everything to order so please have a little patience. I told her it was fine because the chicken was hot and fresh! She said they are opened 7 days a week. They also do party platters. They have drinks, chips, and other convenience store items. I even saw them selling live crawfish. I will be back to try the shrimp fried rice and fish! I will definitely order the chicken again!

Cafe Americain accomodated 13 of us today for lunch and it was delicious and our waitress was…read moregreat. Her name was Maricela. Sweet girl and hustled to take care of us. We willbe back.

Tuesday evening visit was disappointing. Despite very few guests service was slow. The food we…read moreordered was good, especially fried seafood and onion rings. However one person ordered red beans which had an unpleasant odor and taste. He sent it back and the waitress acknowledged that she tasted it and it was indeed "off". While she took it off the bill she made no offer to compensate since he didn't want to order another entree at that point. Surely most restaurants would offer at least a dessert or something after serving spoiled food.

Very cute interior and outdoor dining area. Great for dates or for a friend or family dinner. Would…read morerecommend making a reservation. The crab cakes, braised short ribs and all the spreads and breads are great options to start with. The boards are a good amount of food and are always fresh and tasty. Service is always great too. They sometimes have a live artist on the patio for some live music. Parking is pretty limited, especially on the weekends.

Food was amazing! Service was also very nice. Seared Tuna…read moreBowl was SO good We will definitely be back