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.

when I first went there it was roaches I didn't expect that coming from a seafood restaurant. the…read morewaiter tried killing the roach and grab roach spray. but all above the food was really good I recommend the Mr. captain.

Everything we ate was delicious...mozzarella sticks, fried shrimp, boiled snow crab, lobster,…read moresausage, corn and potatoes! The food tasted better than expected! I'm a champagne girl, and was disappointed that the champagne tasted more like a sparkling wine. The music kept me moving and singing and made for a great evening's meal. The staff was straight and to the point. They didn't make time for pleasantries. I will be back though.

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp 5131 Government St, Baton…read moreRouge, LA #tonylameats No long review needed; If you're craving crispy Cajun fried fish and Gulf fried shrimp, this is the spot for you. The Captain's Platter comes loaded with fries, slaw, hushpuppies, and the honey butter roll that got me rolling. They don't just stop at fried seafood either; they also have crawfish étouffée, shrimp & grits, and po'boys on Gambino's bread keep things real Louisiana. Simple, flavorful, and straight to the point. This is the definition of comfort food. Tonylameats Approved @Cork's Fish & Shrimp

Open so disappointed since the Coul-Yon's food truck left my neighborhood and going across the…read moreriver is a little too much for one of their potatoes no matter how good they are. I had no idea. Corks was owned by the same people. One of my friends who works at Coy-Yon's in West Baton Rouge told me that I could still get that potato pretty easily on Government Street. I guess this is basically the same thing as our restaurant in Port Alan instead of barbecue, they specialize in fish and shrimp. I did get shrimp as my protein for the potato and it was delicious Definitely go, give it a shot. The server was very nice and friendly. Parking very simple. Interiors mostly white. They've got some art on the wall, looks like it's done locally. Most mostly of their other restaurant. If I had to complain and be picky, I would say take that Christmas tree down. I always find the tacky when restaurants or businesses leave their Christmas tree up all year. It's never the flex they think it is. But who cares. The food is good.

The service was great all-around. Especially from our bartender named Bryan. I would highly…read morerecommend.

This place is inside the Marriot hotel. It was very nice and clean. I went during happy hour. I had…read morea few chargrilled oysters and a cocktail. I think it was a River Rouge Cosmo. Both were delicious, but I could have used a little more seasoning on the oysters though. I ordered the crab and corn soup and wings to go. That soup was so dang good. I can see having a bowl of it on a cold day. The portion size was great for $7 bucks. The garlic parmesan wings were well seasoned and juicy. I would get those again too. Service was excellent. It's how it should be done everywhere. I will probably visit again when I am back in the area. The food and service were worth it. I didn't take any picture but I will next time.

We were in Baton Rouge for a super short trip and stopped into Acme for dinner. The service was…read moregreat! I had the chargrilled oysters and the po boy of the week and both were good. I really wanted an Andygator, one of the reasons I go to Acme, but the tap was not working so it was a bust. But other than that it was a good visit.

Disgusting! Dead roaches in the hallway where the bathrooms are. Dirty dishes on the bar. Just…read morenasty. I'll never step foot in this place again.

Have recently dined here several times after being away about 1 year…read more The menu choices are fantastic, and our appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts have been extraordinarily delicious. The fish is always fresh, and the beef, and lamb is grass fed. We have tried several fish dishes as well as the lamb and beef tenderloin. You can't find better dishes anywhere in Baton Rouge Rouge! Even the hamburger with a side of truffle French fries is gourmet! Tonight I shared roasted Brussels sprouts with goat cheese for an appetizer, a grilled Ceasar salad with a touch of seared capers (really, really good), redfish Beausoleil over risotto and broccolini side. The dining room and bar is quiet with gentle music and an ambiance conducive to great conversation with friends and family. A great time for everyone. The staff is friendly, and our professional server, was helpful describing our selections and making our experience over the top!

Kayleigh (sp?) was an awesome server for our brunch at Beausoliel. The food was outstanding (good…read moreBloody Marys as well!) and we will definitely be going back to try the dinner menu. While we sat in the restaurant side, it appeared there was a pretty active bar area as well! The white tablecloths and service was very nice - Sunday brunch was busy but not crazy. And they take reservations! Highly recommend.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!!! This place is amazing and left me speechless!! The hot boiled crawfish is…read morevery good and the mozzarella sticks and loaded fries are to die for!!! Nothing but great things to say about this place!! I will drive an hour from home to go eat here! Super delicious and great service and vibes!!!!

The staff was nice and food was very flavorful. I had the gulf fried shrimp with cane sugar glaze…read moreand white chocolate bread pudding. They have a happy hour which is always appreciated when traveling.

Stopped by Phil's Oyster Bar & Seafood and came away seriously impressed…read more The chargrilled oysters were excellent--rich, flavorful, and done exactly right. But the showstopper was the Fish Chalmette with speckled trout. Phenomenal dish. Perfectly prepared fish with an incredible crawfish cream sauce that made every bite better than the last. This is exactly the kind of classic Louisiana seafood spot you hope to find--great food, no gimmicks, just consistently outstanding dishes. Definitely a place I'll come back to.

This is my first time dining here and I truly enjoyed the experience. The Blueberry Lemon Drop…read moreMartini is absolutely divine The garnishment of fresh blueberries and pearl is a pretty finishing touch! It's Girley so I love it! I chose the New Orleans Style Garlic Butter & Spinach & Artichoke Chargrilled Oysters and they did not disappoint! The grilled bread was the amazing lagniappe. I also ordered the Shrimp & Artichoke Dip and it was served piping hot with homemade house fried tortilla chips. I devoured it and loved every bite. Last, but not least I enjoyed the Crawfish Spoonbread. It is a must-try! The restaurant is noisy so if you are looking for a quaint and quiet spot this is not for you. Casual atmosphere. I will definitely be back when I am in Baton Rouge.

Had lunch here with a few colleagues...and it was BUSY!! Told it was a 20 min wait for a table we…read moreasked if the bar area was first come, first served. It was...until it wasn't. The server, Bekah, smiling as we started to sit informed us that this area had a 20 min wait as well. I mentioned what we were told at the hostess desk and with a small sigh, she smiled and let us sit. I pause now, because if you've eaten at enough restaurants you have a certain expectation at this point. I've shoe-horned my way into a table, I'm expecting, at best, professional but very curt service. Not the case. Bekah was amazing. Smiling, running, keeping drinks full, incredible. When she filled by empty club soda glass with water and my friend pointed it out to her she apologized, and promptly returned with new one topped with a lime. It's little service details like this that makes a restaurant experience a delight. I will be eating here on the regular while I'm in town for business. And the food was excellent!

I'm willing to give this place another try because I only had a cup of gumbo. It was just okay in…read moremy opinion, but I am a gumbo snob. I make my own at home, so I'm a little biased. The service was good. The place was clean. Friends of mine like this place. so they have an idea of what good food is. This is why I am willing to try it again.

The place is literally a shack, but that's how you know it's legit. It has a pretty cool vibe…read moreinside and out for those dining in. The menu offers a variety of seafood boil combos to choose from, all smothered in their signature Cajun sauce and garlic butter. I ordered the Special #3, which came with snow crab, shrimp, potatoes, corn, and an egg. I'd recommend getting the sauce on the side so you can control how much you use and avoid it becoming too salty. The seafood boil itself was perfectly seasoned, so the sauces felt more like a flavorful bonus.

I loved the way this place was decorated, the inside looked super nice and had a really good vibe…read more Definitely a 10/10 on the atmosphere and setup. But the customer service honestly threw me off a little. It was my first time there trying something new, so of course I had a few questions, but the cashier acted like I was bothering her just for being curious. That kinda killed the experience for me. Now the food itself actually looked pretty good, so I can't fully judge the menu yet. The only thing I ended up ordering was one of their sauces, and honestly... it just wasn't it for me. The taste felt off and I wasn't really feeling it. I probably would've stayed and tried the actual food, but with the attitude and overall customer service, I just didn't even feel like sitting down and eating anymore. Hopefully it was just an off day, because the place definitely has potential.