Still great, continues to be a must visit, along with Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Restaurant on every…read morepass through "Red Stick". As the saying goes, it takes an hour to get from Baton Rouge to Baton Rouge. And pie makes it better. Get the pie flight. Get the boudin melt. Waitstaff and ambiance were spot on.

We go to Elsie's frequently. All of my photos are from numerous visits…read more I typically get the Boudin or Bayou BQQ Burger however, I also like their Avocado Sandwich. My Wife typically gets their Natchitoches Meat Pies or Poulet Pot Pie. We also love their brussel sprouts and pies, the Eye of the Tiger being our favorite. They also have a good selection of drinks and beers. For some reason the smell of this place reminds me of an elementary or middle school cafeteria. The service is typically okay. The waiters/waitresses are typically quiet and very short verbally or super friendly, no in between imo. Elsie's also has very good sweet tea. The tea actually tastes like tea if that makes sense. As if they use better quality tea or brew it differently than most restaurants.

If you love Swagat, you have to try Gunpowder. It's owned by the same people, so you already know…read morethe flavor is there -- but Gunpowder brings its own twist. The dishes feel familiar yet completely refreshed with unique ingredient tweaks that really elevate everything. Every bite felt intentional, bold, and full of depth. It's the perfect blend of traditional Indian flavors with a modern edge. The vibe is also a little more upscale and edgy than your typical Indian restaurant, which I loved. It's different enough to feel exciting, but still comforting if you're a fan of classic Indian food. Easily a new favorite.

Very clean. Love they have booths. Did I mention the food yet? This was my 2nd visit and tried out…read morethe Gunpowder Chicken Biryani dish, level spicy. (Not the Indian spicy which is considered "very spicy") & it was perfect in every way. The sauce is not sweet like butter chicken but reminded me of chicken 65 flavors as it was also served with a slice of lemon and topped with purple onions. The biryani (seasoned) basmati rice was added flavor. I'll definitely be back for this again. The portion was enough for 2 servings. Oh it came with a side or carrot & onion raita ( homemade yogurt) to help cool off the mouth when eating a spicy dish.I love raita and I would have enjoyed more of it but it was a nice surprise. I didnt order naan (as the rice was filling enough as a starch) but next time I will because why not.

Nice people, food is delicious. And unusual. Crispy fish curry was delightful. Spicy, but not too…read moremuch. Cauliflower bites were wonderful and just right seasoning. Def recommend!

Enjoyed my visit here for happy hour. We ordered the Rib Stack, Hot Honey Wings, Veggie Fried Rice,…read moreHot Honey Chicken Bao Bun, and Crispy Fish Bao Bun. Overall, everything was good. The standout for me was the veggie fried rice. It had great flavor, and I'd honestly come back for that alone. The Snake Wrangler drink was also a favorite. The only downside was the hot honey. It was very light on both the wings and the bao bun, so the flavor didn't come through as much as expected. Service was efficient and attentive. It's a nice, quaint spot with a cozy patio and indoor seating. Still a solid happy hour option, and I'd definitely return.

Always a great meal at Byronz! Really enjoyed the back of the stove chicken this time. It's warm…read moreand comforting. The gumbo and French onion soup are always good. The blue cheese chips are a must order, even if you don't like blue cheese. Really can't go wrong here. The vodka freeze is also a great frozen drink to try. Try it at their great happy hour, M-F 3-6! Inside is snazzy and a good place to take family. Service is always helpful and great. There is a parking lot in the back with a good amount of spots.

Lately we have been going to the Government location. I need to be better about letting them know…read morehow well they do. This time we went came to the Village Plaza. It was 2pm on a Sunday. An hour before closing. We were seated quickly, but felt forgotten. Finally placed our order at 20 minutes later. Our food was a little hit and miss. Boudin Benedict, was room temperature. I had the Honey Poulette pancakes, this is where we were disappointed. The pancakes were over done, black around the edges and lacked any flavor. The chicken was the best thing from our brunch. Husband had coffee, he got one cup and asked for more. His second cup was only half and told it was the last of the coffee in house. From what I could tell we were not the last people there.

Good solid place, Next to the movies which is a plus…read more Get very crowded at times.,.....................

Unless Dj is working do not even bother going…read more Everytime my boyfriend and I go we typically spend $150-200+ and every single time without fail we always get the worst service ever. Tonight we got there around 8:15-8:30 (we got seated outside) and got forgotten for 15 minutes, no greeting no drinks (mind you it was not busy). Finally a server came, we ordered drinks/appetizers. when the appetizers came out we realized we didn't have sauces on the table. When we asked for them we got responded with "oh like you want them togo" which we politely responded "no we would like the sauces for our appetizers and when we get our food". We finally get our food only to realize one my boyfriend's ramen is incorrect and that he is missing an add on egg. We didn't see our server for a while so we asked another server to go get ours. We are also pretty easy going people and I am in the service industry so I understand how it is but tell me why one of the workers are slinging outside chairs (loudly) around and sweeping at 9:15 while there are three other tables enjoying their food? To top it all my boyfriend paid the bill and didn't receive his card back. Instead we received someone else's paid ticket from a different table and still no card. Again could not find our server so we asked another server to go find ours. While in the midst of trying to get our server another one of the workers asked what was wrong with the bill, which we tried to explain that the bill we received back was not our bill and that we are missing a card. She still didn't understand and said "what is the bill too expensive?" (Which is funny because the already paid bill of SOMEONE ELSES was way cheaper than ours.). After finding our waiter we finally got his card back. Not to mention another time we went we got charged $56 for two dragon drinks when it was supposed to be around $36. And another time where we showed up an hour and a half before they closed...waited 30 minutes to be seated on a slow night...took 15 minutes for drinks..another 20 for food and rushed out by turning the lights on and cutting the music off. Another time by a different server reaching over my boyfriend to collect the sauces that we were still using. I mean the list goes on It is such a shame because we genuinely love the food there but after going there so many times and stuff like this happens why waste your money? Definitely our last time coming unless they change.

I came for a late lunch snack around 2 on a Sunday, and I got the happy hour mimosas and a…read moredelicious burger! We walked right in and sat at a table in the bar area. Because Sunday's there is happy hour until 5, I got the bottomless mimosas for $12, which came out to four drinks for me. A great deal I think! My friend and I weren't starving, but we wanted a snack, so we decided to split a burger between the two of us. We decided on the fried pickle burger, which came with ranch and fried pickles on the burger. I'm usually not adventurous when it come to burgers, but I was excited to try, since I loved fried pickles. The burger is pretty big, so it was defiantly enough for us to split. I thought the fried pickle burger was delicious! The ranch wasn't too heavily poured on, and the fried pickles were seriously a great touch. The patty was juicy and tasted so good. I love these fries, and they were cooked to perfection for me. I can't wait to come back and be more adventurous with my burger selections haha.

I have yet to experience less than five stars here! The burgers are just so damn good. Both the…read moreregular and jalapeño buns are a star, and the meat is so flavorful. I tried a new burger, the surf and turf, which kind of felt like a risk, but in hindsight, I should've done it much sooner because it was delicious. This was also my first time trying the Boudin eggrolls! So yummy, the sauce they come with compliment it so well. I went on a Tuesday night so there was trivia going on which was interesting. Service was good, overall had a great experience.

Building Five is one of my favorite spots. They have a ton of options and their food is…read moreconsistently good. I love that they offer a variety of boards you can share, and their drink options are great too. You can sit inside or outside, and they even have live music on some nights, which adds to the atmosphere. The service has always been great every time I've gone. They also have the cutest merchandise available for purchase. It's a great place for date night, hanging out with friends, celebrating birthdays or anniversaries, or just spending time with family. Highly recommend!

When you read the reviews below, most people know what this restaurant is and how it works. My…read moreresponse is less harsh about the service or it's overpriced charcuterie board concept. I have lived in BR for 6 years now. Many departments at LSU take guests there and in that time, Building 5 has done nothing to improve its parking lot. The restaurant sits underneath an overpass and the parking is pothole marked unpaved gravel. This means that there is no room for wheelchairs or accommodations for anyone who is differently-abled to get into the restaurant. The whole restaurant makes no room for handicapped persons. On the occasion I did get food, the food is slightly overpriced. All meats were cooked adequately but the food was lukewarm probably owing to sitting in the kitchen under the heat lamp than being delivered promptly. When I have gone, I regularly have to ask for refills on soda as I am the designated driver often for department functions. Servers pay you no heed if you do not buy alcohol. Because I go here because of academic reasons, I would barely go here myself. I've been here many times and found it wanting. It's an ableist place in its infrastructure. It's fine I'm atmosphere as a cocktail bar but would little recommend it to people I call friend.

AMAZING food!! I had Boudin Balls and Crawfish Etouffe (HUGE serving!!!) Simply awesome! Rest of…read morethe fam had shrimp po boys and fried catfish w red batter. Everyone LOVED it all! And you have to try the cole slaw with peanuts, super great take on that dish! Staff is super friendly, waiter was so helpful! Thanks Jared!! We sat on back patio and atmosphere was perfect.

Been coming here all my life. Loved their food. Here now, and they clearly changed a few things…read more Thin fried catfish seemed to be 99% breading, 1% fish. Fries are thicker potato fries instead of their usual thin ones. Shrimp was still good as was the dirty rice. Just disappointed by the change in the fish mostly. Felt like it was mostly fried breading.

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!

Chimes is forever a staple in Baton Rouge. I love this location, right off of LSU's campus, making…read moreit easy to walk to or there's a parking lot in the back. The place is large and they opened up the rooftop in the last few years so there is usually seating available. The food typically comes out fairly quickly, but it can get very busy so a little patience is needed at times. As for the food, this is a classic Cajun spot. Come get alligator bites, boudin balls, catfish, poboys, red beans and rice, jambalaya, etc. You name it, and they probably have it. The food is always good and the portions are large.

What a treat this place was. We sat down and immediately had service. The staff were ultra friendly…read moreand very helpful describing the different items. Ambiance was to be expected. Very on par with the culture. 1 negative but not that serious is the tv above my head was just buzzing the whole time. Now the food.. the chicken wings were amazing. Sweet, salty, crispy. Perfect. Then the pho came out. Lord have mercy. The serving was massive. The price was average. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive. But the flavor was excellent. Then Vietnamese coffee is maybe my favorite thing ever. Be prepared to stay awake for 2 days lol

Great food and service. I'm especially fond of the bun Bo…read morehue! They also have a convenient pick up window, which I appreciate.