Ate here for lunch, seated quickly, service was friendly and food was okay. Vibe is cool, you can tell the place has been around for a while. It's an old movie theater that has been turned into a restaurant and it's very cool. The food was somewhat underwhelming- not terrible, not wonderful. The pork chops were smothered in a too sweet root beer sauce that really obscured the fact that they were perfectly cooked- a shame! The chime club sandwich was just too much. I couldn't eat a half of a half of it. Red beans and rice- good sausage, but overall under seasoned. Chicken fried chicken- fine, not great, and the Mac and cheese was disappointing. Overall, we enjoyed the experience but wish the food had been a bit better, but we would eat here again because there are things we all saw that we want to try next time. read more

This is one of my go to spots in Baton Rouge.... Love the iced tea...... I tried two new dishes this time instead of the usual. The grilled catfish with spinach was a very cool and refreshing dish. The slight hint of lemon really set off the flavor . Now the sweet potato fries...... like candy that melts in your mouth. Loved it. Nowwwwww the corn and shrimp soup tasted like it was poured out of a precooked plastic bag that you buy from your local grocer that you added cayenne to. I will not be ordering that again. The soup is what brought the rating down. read more

Chimes Restaurant - Grilled catfish with spinach and sweet potato fries - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Checked out Chimes this past weekend and the seafood gumbo and blackened gator was so good I had to visit again. The upstairs is great with the LSU vibes. Service was outstanding, first day I had Bella, and second time had Dani, both were super nice. I will be back next time in Baton Rouge. Only thing is I would like if they had charbroiled oysters. read more

I am never coming back. Me and my husband went here for a nice last dinner before his deployment. We paid $100... waste of money. The spinach and artichoke dip bowtie pasta pieces were extremely hard and chewy. My seafood pasta came out cold. My husband had the salmon and when he got home her THREW UP. Our waitress looked so unhappy and like she didn't want to take care of us or be there. We felt like we were bothering her. Don't recommend read more

What a fantastic place! The ambience alone would be enough to bring us in, but the food makes us want to return. The blackened alligator appetizer is a brilliant start and the gumbo is the stuff of memories . I am so thankful that our Granddaughter brought us to this superior part of the LSU life. I can hardly wait to return. read more

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Great atmosphere and good food - definitely recommend if you are in Baton Rouge area.

There are multiple locations of The Chimes in LA. I went to the 3357 Highland Rd Baton Rouge, LA location. My friends and I were in Baton Rouge for a friends' wedding and we were staying at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU. On a Saturday afternoon, we were seated upstairs at the open-air bar and patio. It was very spacious and you can glance over to LSU's campus. The tables had umbrellas so that protected us from the sun. There was no LSU game that day so it was mostly just groups hanging out. There were so many options on the menu - South Louisiana Cuisine, Cajun & Creole dishes, Seafood entrees, Po Boys, Hamburgers and so much more. We ordered a small duck and sausage gumbo, BBQ shrimp poboy, and large crawfish etouffee. The food came out quickly and it tasted delicious. Service was wonderful. We had a great time here and were very full. read more

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5 stars, only cuz I can't give 10! This place is great. Ana was our server and is AMAZING! She is friendly, gives great recommendations, and provided great service! The drinks hit the spot and the food is fabulous! GENEROUS portion sizes, and very tasty. We sat on the rooftop patio, and enjoyed the weather and atmosphere. Highly recommend this place, especially for LSU fans! Wish we had something like The Chimes near Arizona State University. read more

Really good food. Got the bbq shrimp po' boy. Delectable. My partner got the red beans and rice. Very nice waiter and fun upstairs roof vibes. The only reason y this is 4/5 stars is because my partner's meal came out a bit cold. Still tasted amazing and totally would! (Come back). Don't forget those frozen margs ;) Xooxoxooxxo - bob of b read more

We enjoyed the food and our server Scotty was great! We had boudin egg rolls and they were divine! We also shared oysters, jambalaya, boudin balls and crawfish macaroni and cheese. It was all delicious. read more

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Nothing extravagant. Mostly college kids at the establishment and college kids running the joint. It took 10 min for someone to acknowledge we were there. Roast beef poboy was basic, nothing amazing. The one feature I was crazy about was the VIEW. Open air and people watching were great. The bathrooms were horrible. No toilet paper in the woman's restroom and husband states men's was quote "that was gross, and I was standing!" read more

Chimes Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Let me start by saying this used to be a 5 star for me. The menu had multiple vegetarian options that included an impossible burger and it was amazing. Now they have a greasy, hard to eat, fried cauliflower sandwich. Can't go wrong with the spinach dip - it's the best in town. But I won't be coming here just for that. read more

Came in for a couple beers and so glad we ended up eating here. Go the Boudin balls, crawfish etouffe and a bowl of seafood gumbo. The boudin balls and crawfish etouffe were awesome. Seafood gumbo had great flavor but not a ton of seafood. They had a huge selection of beers and the bar tenders were really knowledgeable about them. read more

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I brought my boyfriend here to share a piece of nostalgia from when I lived here 25 years ago. The menu still has great food and the beer selections are amazing! I wasn't surprised it was still popular with all kinds of people - students, alumni & out-of-town guests. We ordered the burger and salmon sandwich at the bar because the wait for a table was lengthy (not a surprise). The bar staff were fast & friendly. We enjoyed a few beers - lots of interesting people watching - and a tummy-stuffing dinner. read more

Chimes Restaurant - Burger (left) and grilled salmon sandwich (right) We skipped the 32-person wait for a table.& ordered at the bar - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Seeking to provide me with a taste of Louisiana experience, my Louisiana friends to me to lunch at Chimes so I could eat a Po' Boy. Apparently for the authentic experience, the sandwich needs to be made on a certain type of bread, and Chimes uses the proper bread. It's a type of French bread made with less flour and more water, lighter and fluffier than traditional French bread. I ordered the Shrimp Po' Boy. If you order it "dressed," it comes with mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, lettuce and tomato. I asked for mine with only lettuce added. The bread was indeed lovely, just slightly crisp on the outside and very soft (but not mushy) on the inside. The shrimp was lightly breaded and very tasty. The sandwich came with a side of fries, which were delicious. Chimes is located just outside the LSU campus and is a preferred location on game days. On this midweek day in July the atmosphere was energized but fairly subdued. Service was quick and polite. read more

Chimes Restaurant - Shrimp Po' Boy (w / lettuce only) - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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I went to chimes on a Saturday (LSU game day!) with a few friends. The restaurant was packed and the food was pretty good! My beer was skunked which sucked & i was charged for a new one. I got the white chocolate bread pudding and the Mac and cheese. Both were decent - not the best I've ever had but pretty delicious. The service was really good for how busy the restaurant was. It also had a nice vibe - the interior was spacious and well decorated. The rooftop bar was cool too. The biggest problem was my skunked beer. I ordered a Budweiser on tap and it tasted terrible. I asked our waiter for a new one (because this one tasted bad) and he brought me a bottle instead. I was expecting this to be comped because the beer was bad but it wasn't. Maybe I should've been a bit more clear. However - be careful about the beers on tap, it can be hit or miss. read more

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I was lucky enough to visit the Chimes for brunch in July. I can't imagine even getting in here when LSU is in session...it must be filled on game days! Definitely Get here early for brunch though. I arrived a little bit before 10:30 and there were already ten people ahead of us in line. It was a nice enough day to sit on the roof deck. Lots of shade and plenty of big a%* fans to help you stay cool. All of their brunch cocktails are served in a pint glass...amazing. I had the club omelet which was chock full of ham, bacon, and two kinds of cheese. The stars were the cheese grits and biscuit. I am so sad I couldn't finish my grits! Such lovely and attentive service. Hope to get back here soon! read more

Chimes Restaurant - Club omelette and imperial mimosa - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Very cool place. Food was great, service was so friendly and attentive. Definitely not what I expected from a college location. The wait is really long at peak times, which is understandable. Spinach artichoke dip is a must! read more

I opened my container and thought I was looking at a sample, not a meal. I've seen cologne testers with more product. This looks like someone whispered "mac n cheese" over the bowl and stuck it in a bag. read more

Chimes Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Let me tell you, THAT is how you Cook Shrimp and Grits!! And the catfish ... fagetaboutit Chefs Kiss! Food was 10/10

We drove in from Texas to pickup our new car review look @Richards Honda. Went here for lunch after finishing purchase our car also recommended from our Chiropractor doctor from back home. Atmosphere was ok we sat outside patio since weather was nice. Our server was Nicholas he's awesome food came out pretty quick. Expecte wait to be long, but it's worth it since we came due to recommendation and plus it was 3 by the time we were able to eat lunch. Will be back if we in the area read more

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Smh $20 for 5 stuffed shrimp , 3 hush puppies, a couple fries and a side salad I didn't even get my salad, called to complain and they only gave me a 4$ refund read more

Chimes Restaurant - Smh $20 for 5 stuffed shrimp, 3 hush puppies, a couple fries and a side salad. - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I'm super frustrated right now. We ate there Saturday to celebrate my daughter's Track and Field State championship with 9 people. The food was great; the waitress was super nice. I left a good tip, but I also left my credit card. I'm in New Orleans, my son is there at LSU, so I asked him to grab it and sent him my license. He spoke to three people, and I called three times and got put on endless hold. The manager unnecessarily stonewalled him and refused to give him my card, citing the card agreement. I mean, ok, but c'mon man. I was on the phone with him, he had my DL with the same last name and address. The manager got personally offended about my son trying to get my card and questioning him about it. Dude threatened to call the police and trespass him lol. Weak, insecure and so crazy. Can someone with some common sense look at this and get my card to him so I don't have to cancel all my autopays? This guy is literally running off customers, but I get it, we all have bad days. 504-261-5487 thank you!! read more

Loved everything we ate here and I still think about this meal everyday. I will def make this a place I visit every time in in Baton Rouge!! read more

Chimes Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The food and the service were both absolutely incredible. The cauliflower steak sandwich I got was delicious. Our server Louis made sure we were taken care of, he was very thorough, didn't make us feel rushed at all and perfectly answered any questions we had about the menu. Wonderful experience, could not recommend this restaurant enough. read more

The appetizers were amazing and delicious! Our server was very nice and soft spoken. Pork was delicious in my pork scallopini, but the pasta could've used a little bit more flavor. read more

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I had the seafood gumbo. It was outstanding! I wish I had brought some home. I also had the seafood jambalaya side, and it was very good. My wife had the pork chops which she loved. Our two daughters had poboys, which were excellent. Service was excellent. Could not have been better. Whenever I am in Baton Rouge, this will be one of my regular stops. read more

Always love this place. The food is amazing. The best restaurant in Baton Rouge. Cool atmosphere with a huge variety of beer. Great Cajun food! Highly recommend: gumbo, catfish, stuffed potato, hush puppies Atmosphere: 5 stars Food: 5 stars Variety: 5 stars Flavor: 5 stars Uniqueness: 5 stars Presentation: 5 stars Service: 3 stars Drink selection: 5 stars read more

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My family and I were at the rooftop seating since the weather was nice. It took a little while to get our food, but it is a Saturday evening so no hard feelings. I got the fried catfish poboy (no pickles) with sweet potato fries. It was really good! Even my sister, who usually hates sweet potatoes, liked the fries. They had the salmon poboy and the red beans and rice and liked it. read more

Chimes Restaurant - Catfish poboy - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Chimes is a solid place to eat and it is located right off of LSU's campus. Look, I know a lot of people have fond memories of stumbling out of chimes throughout college. I am not that guy. Not that I have never consumed a bunch of drinks in a bar, I just haven't consumed a bunch of drinks in this specific bar. I want you to know that going in so you understand this is a food review, not an I got so lit that I took off my pants in 25-degree weather review. Now that we are clear, on to the review. I usually end up here for lunch but have eaten dinner here a few times as well. The menu is pretty vast although I usually stick with one of the salads. I would suggest the blackened shrimp as it is my favorite. There is also a fried crawfish salad that is good if you want a less healthy salad. In addition to salads, there are burgers, po-boys, and seafood. There is a reason that Chimes is so popular. Yes, they have an S-ton of different beers and booze but the food is the reason you should come here you heathen. Pro tip: Use the parking lot in the back. Street parking can suck. read more

Only reason this place is an "institution" in Baton Rouge is because it is near campus. The food is meh. The service is meh. The atmosphere is meh. So it gets a meh set of stars read more

Look, for a college bar with an extensive menu I was pretty worried. It's legit feet off LSU's campus so I wasn't expecting much. But I was surprised. Our servers were fun, attentive and totally on top of it. I may have been starving...but my Alfredo chicken pasta was kinda bomb. read more

I really enjoyed everything from my drink to my entree. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip as an app. It was delicious. I had the blackened salmon sandwich with a side salad. The bread was so fresh and soft. The salmon was cooked perfectly. The service was speedy and efficient. Nice friendly atmosphere that's family friendly. read more

Chimes Restaurant - Frozen margarita. - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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The food was amazing, great customer service. The environment is so magnetic. I love it here at The Chimes.

I ordered the catfish Perdu which was excellent. The service was excellent with especially friendly servers. Highly recommend.

The vibe of Chimes is fantastic, and the food is wonderful. Great addition to Lafayette's food scene.

Came here for a work lunch. My first time here. 12pm on a Tuesday and the lunch hour was jumping. The restaurant is spacious where you can sit outside, inside lower level, upstairs or at the bar. We sat at the bar. Bartender attended to use quickly with menus and drink request taken. My colleagues ordered crawfish fries and they cleaned the plate. I ordered a catfish po-boy dressed and fried hard. Food came out fresh. I was unable to finish all my fries and half of my sandwich. It was perfectly dressed. Not too much lettuce or mayo or tomatoes or pickles or mayo. Really enjoyed it. Brought it home and ate it for dinner read more

Chimes Restaurant - Catfish po-boy, fried hard, dressed-1 - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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This place is awesome! Very friendly staff and the food was amazing! Had the crawfish Mac-n-cheese and shrimp n grits and both were sooo good! Sampled the gumbo and soups also and they were delicious! Highly recommend this place and will definitely come back if we ever make it down this way again! read more

The Chimes is a MUST visit. A Very Impressive place, with a diverse crowd. AMAZING FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, GREAT ATMOSPHERE! I had two servers (it was shift change when I got there, and it was seamless), they were both great. My main server was also training someone and she still did an amazing job. They have a TON of beer on tap and many others . Full Bar with knowledgeable staff. The menu is perfect, not too big, plenty of local and traditional options. FOOD WAS GREAT... Thank you to everyone who made my experience there Great! read more

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So, I just ordered food to go from The Chimes thru UberEats. As has happened the last two times I ordered food from them, an item was missing. (And of course, everything was cold, even tho the order was picked up and delivered promptly and I live about 4 minutes away). When I called the Chimes to complain, they neither apologized nor offered to replace the item. The person who answered the phone put me on hold twice and both times came back to say there was nothing they could do and my only option was to complain to the app. The Chimes is careless about their service and unconcerned about their customers. Think twice before ordering, and know in advance that they won't correct their errors. read more