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    Rice and Roux

    3.7 (184 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Suzanne H.

    Glad we found this restaurant online as we were driving to Baton Rouge. We only had 30 minutes so we called ahead and the food was ready when we arrived. Ate, it was good. A perfect stop along our cross country road trip. Jambalaya was my favorite. But all seemed to be missing some flavor so the hot sauce was a must. Overall enjoyed it! Wish they had okra

    Casey R.

    Still one of our favorite stops while in BR! If you are looking to take a meal to a family, dinner while passing through or just have a hankering for some good Acadian food this is a wonderful option. Tonight we chose a small bucket of jambalaya and crawfish pies to feed our family of 5. Everyone had full bellies and excited to get more our next time in Baton Rouge.

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    Anne F.

    We were once again on our quest across the country and stopped for a night in Baton Rouge. I wanted Jambalaya because we're in Louisiana, you eat jambalaya or gumbo (right?). Anyways, the original place I wanted to go to was the Jambalaya Shoppe. However, it was Sunday, so most places were closed. I found Rice & Roux online and saw they had jambalaya so we decided to order online through their website. I had ordered the small Pastalaya (jambalaya with noodles instead of rice) combo, so I subbed cornbread for the roll and got the side salad. My husband got the regular jambalaya with corn on the cob and fries. We ordered and were waiting, all excited to eat this food. After about an hour and a half, we were starting to get worried so we called the restaurant. It turns out that the food was ready for a while, and it was f**king DOORDASH that didn't pick it up! They offered a full refund but I really wanted the jambalaya so we turned it down. In order for one of the staff members to deliver it to us, we would have to call DoorDash and have them cancel the service and then they could deliver it to us. But we were both hungry as hell so we decided to just go there and pick it up ourselves. The staff members at the restaurant were really nice about it and printed the ticket with the customer service number for DoorDash. We called DoorDash on the way back to the hotel and my husband was put on hold for like 45 minutes. Of course, DoorDash said we have to go through the restaurant to get a refund. (F**k DoorDash btw, I'll never use them again.) The food was delicious though, and totally worth the wait. The pastalaya was so good and flavorful, not too spicy, but just enough for a kick. Despite the horrible experience courtesy of DoorDash, I did like the restaurant and I would recommend it.

    Erin M.

    I pretty much stayed at this place when I was living on this side of town and before jambalaya shoppe was built right down the street from it. They have a very extensive menu to find a little something for everybody. Their jambalaya is good but it's not the best in BR. Sometimes the rice can be crunchy or very wet if that makes sense which throws it off a little. But it is still good so I am not knocking it just the texture can be questionable on occasion. I usually get the fish plate with double chicken and sausage jambalaya and upgrade my roll to cornbread. The cornbread is always so good. Worth the 50 cent up charge for that buttery homemade stuff. I am not being fan of their gumbo as the roux isn't the best but some people might like it. I'm just not a big fan.

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    Sarah S.

    This is a cute shop. I ordered from the counter for take-out. The jambalaya was pretty good; I still prefer more seasoning and a moister texture, but it was good. I got the seafood gumbo and we weren't thrilled with that ... it was very "fishy" so I'm thinking it was an older batch. It just didn't taste fresh. It could have used more crab (I didn't see or taste any crab). It also needed a little more seasoning and I prefer a darker roux. Overall, it was ok. I'd give them another chance.

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    Ordered Gumbo and bread pudding. Both were underwhelming to say the least. No season no flavor. Maybe just a bad day or maybe not

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    Parrain's Seafood

    4.4(2.8k reviews)
    8.8 mi
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    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!

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    Tony's Seafood Market & Deli

    4.3(383 reviews)
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    Great food with an abundance of choices. Pricing is decent. Always a choice if you're in the area…read morelooking for something good to eat.

    CRABBAGE! Tony's…read moreSeafood... I ordered seasoned crabs, not what looks like the remnants of dirty old slumgum crabs who retired from the mud wrestling team. When did dirt become "seasoning." Unless y'all have invented invisible Cajun dirt seasoning. Customers do not expect to purchase filthy, dirty, cold, crabs from a company hailing an 'outstanding, legendary reputation as a top-tier local institution, highly praised for its exceptionally fresh Gulf catch and serving quality food.' When returning the crabs for a refund, the lady giving the refund trying to convince my husband to keep them dirty cold things said, "We sell crabs at room temperature. We don't sell hot crabs." Ya'll the receipt clearly says, "HOT CRABS." Did she not realize the infraction she admitted! She basically confirmed they commit food violations, not keeping food at proper temperature!! How about that? He told her to refund our money back. Cleanliness and proper food temperature matter and this is not the first time I have returned dirty, cold, CRABS, back for a refund. Your hot food portions also have shrunk considerably yet your prices had increased tremendously. People are paying more for less. Tony's, this horrible economy does not support greed, especially dirty greed especially where improper food handling or poor food prep can lead to food borne illnesses. Here's what Google says about local seafood suppliers, markets, and regional culinary authorities who advocate for rinsing or thoroughly prepping live blue crabs before they hit the boiling pot to remove marsh mud and debris. Guess who's leading the pack!!! "Tony's Seafood: "Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the largest seafood market in the Gulf South operates under a strict operational standard that prioritizes extensive washing and sorting of live local blue crabs and crawfish prior to boiling or retail packaging to strip away pond and bayou mud." ARE THEY PRACTICING STANDARDS THEY ADVOCATE? Things that make you go hmmmmmm...... Rouses Markets "in their official emphasizes the practice of purging and rinsing live shellfish in fresh, cold water or placing them on draining ice to clean off the shells before introducing them to the seasoned boil." Louisiana Crawfish Company "instruct to physically rinse mud and marsh grit off blue crabs before they hit the boiling pot." As the song say, "You better shop around." I'll be spending my money elsewhere. Y'all can keep your overpriced food and swamp dirt "seasoned crabbage garbage."

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    Chimes Restaurant

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
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    Maybe because it's Friday night on a holiday weekend in a college town, but the atmosphere in theis…read moreBaton Rouge bistro is "kickin'"! Boudin balls and crawfish mac and cheese after 8 hours on I10...and the beers didn't hurt. Staff is friendly and enthusiastic, food and beers also top notch!

    Don't make the trip to this place for anything but their selection of beers, which are so abundant…read morethat maybe just that makes it worth the journey. The food is mediocre at best. I was served a "large" gumbo, and I don't even want to know how small the lesser size serving might be. The Dungeness crab leg thrown into the gumbo was a nice touch -- something to crack it open so you can eat it would have been a really nice touch, too. They didn't have a nut cracker or anything, so I guess that crab leg was decorative? I ordered a house salad, and by dictionary definition I guess it was a salad. It had three ingredients: wilted iceberg lettuce, croutons, and a couple of fridge-aged cherry tomatoes of the flavorless variety. Bet the profit margin on that salad is HUGE! I don't go out to dinner because I want to heap more profit on someone's margins -- I want good food. I can't say enough about the great staff at this restaurant, and I truly mean that.. They're friendly, hard working and they really make you feel special as a customer. The service is nothing less than excellent, and I know what to look for in this regard -- you may have seen my long history of reviews on Yelp. I bet even the staff is bothered by the odor of urine wafting through the restaurant from the men's room. I certainly was. Bottom line: this place could be world-class if it had new management. Let's hope that happens soon.

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    Cork’s Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp - Captain's Platter and shrimp for

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    4.5(123 reviews)
    7.7 mi
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    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.

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    Cork’s Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp - Located at 5131 Government St, a rock's throw from South Foster (next to Circle K).

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