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!

Went for a lunch meeting and had the Catfish Perdu…read more In my humble opinion, this is one of the most pre-eminent Cajun seafood restaurants in Baton Rouge. They are WELL known for their chargrilled oysters and have a great happy hour. Their Andouille Crusted Fresh Fish is one of the best bites in Baton Rouge hands down. Their parking lot situation is a mess; WAY too small, and the entrance is close to another business' entrance which can be confusing. Great service, little loud though. It's a small complaint, but restaurants that let used drink glasses pile up on the table is a little annoying.

Amazing burgers and poboys. The onion rings are the best around. I suggest trying the roast beef…read morepoboy. I've eaten here many times and had about everything on the menu. I've never had a bad meal. Overall A+.

Great food, great service! The burgers are the best!! Big taste from a small building. It has…read moreroom to dine in if you are traveling or just passing through.

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.

Food was delish! Staff was friendly, and the ambiance was on point! Great spot on the banks of the…read moreriver!

I hear a lot of bad things about this place but always remember that one good meal and experience…read morethat I had years and years ago. When I found myself in the area again this week, I decided to give it a shot and relive that experience. What a change. Guess they were right. I remember a delicious crawfish étouffée that I had when I went the first time which is no longer on the menu. It's mostly just fried food and hamburgers. I ordered the overstuffed shrimp Poboy that the woman said was the most popular item on the menu. It was overstuffed all right, but the shrimp were hard as rubber and tasted like they had been cooked in week old oil. It was an hour before closing so maybe that was it but that is not an excuse. I'll still think about that delicious crawfish étouffée that I had years and years ago, and try my hardest to forget this terrible meal. The Poboy itself was around $15 and the fries were two dollars extra. To their credit, they were crinkly fries, which are always my favorite and they were delicious. I wish I would've never went back and kept my memories, but I did. Perhaps I'll give it another shot one day. I hear the gumbo is good, which was the special of the day, but it was too hot for that all the day I went. Lots of interesting things inside, it looks like a roadside attraction almost. I can't understand why there's not more restaurants in this area as they are several plantations that people most likely go to visit and would likely decide to have lunch somewhere. Almost anything would blow this one out the water. I still dig the ambience. The alligator dressed in a chef suit, the interesting painting on the bathroom wall, the old country/Cajun feel but aside from that, what happened, B & C Seafood?

When I'm looking for good seafood, that is conveniently located to the Baton Rouge area, I looked…read moreno further than Dukes seafood and steak restaurant in Denham Springs. They are right off of interstate 12 with ample parking. Service is consistent and the menu has lots of options. My favorites are the chargrilled oysters and crabcake. The dining area is very family oriented and the bar area has high top tables where you can watch sports on the TV while you enjoy your drink of choice and items on the menu.

Ordered food for me and my wife on the way to HTX from Destin. I ordered the small cat fish with…read morered beans and twice, 1/2 hush puppies and ribeye medium well which came with fries and a side salad. Fish was nicely fried with a great texture. I just wish it was more seasoned but I drenched it with Tabasco sauce and with the tartar sauce it made it more than good. The red beans and rice were mid. They could have been seasoned more. The steak was 9/10, tender and juicy the salad was also 9/10. I would definitely recommend this place.

We came to this amazing restaurant to celebrate our uncle on his day. The service was great and the…read moreambiance was very nice and gave a family vibe. This is a great place to come for Sunday brunch or dinner. We started off getting their crawfish which was just okay. It could have been spicier and more seasoned. It came with potatoes as well which were pretty bland. My entree made up for the crawfish, however. I ordered the fried chicken with waffles and it was fantastic. The chicken was fried to perfection, hot, and crispy and I loved the buttery, sweet waffles. I tried a lot of their other foods and entrees ( a creamy fish dish-very good) from my other family members and I will have to come back to try more!

Willie's definitely delivered where it mattered most: the crawfish. I started with 3 pounds and…read morebefore I knew it, ordered 2 more. That alone should tell you how good they were. The crawfish were flavorful, seasoned well, and priced right, which is honestly the perfect combination when you're sitting down ready to eat. They had that messy, not really spicy, addictive quality that keeps you reaching for "just one more" until the tray is empty. I also tried the buffalo wings. They weren't that great, if I'm being honest, but I was hungry so they got the job done. The crawfish are clearly the star of the show here anyway. The atmosphere felt relaxed and unpretentious, exactly the kind of place you want for seafood with friends, cold drinks, and a table full of shells piling up by the minute. If you're wondering whether I'll be back, I already have.

Good food decently priced the atmosphere was small town diner…read more I had the French dip sandwich and fries. Self service establishment.

Got the fried shrimp wrap and it was bland also really shrimpy I really wanted the food to be…read morebetter but my experience was really bad I couldn't finish it

Jasmines is a hidden gem!…read more Let me tell you about it. For lunch the Po boys are amazing and I especially love the roast beef debris sandwich. All of the portions of jasmine's are extra and very satisfying. The red beans and rice taste like my grandmother's. I'd highly recommend the fried shrimp. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu and I have never once been disappointed. The service is great and it's very chill atmosphere. This is a great spot for dates but it's also terrific for families.

Went with our OLI group about 20 of us had a great lunch. Everyone enjoyed their food ...we had a…read moreseparate room so we were able to sit all together. The waitress was awesome from the time she took orders until we all paid ! I would recommend the restaurant !

I love Louisiana Cajun Seafood! They serve some monster crawfish! The boil is seasoned well but it…read moreisn't too spicy.

These crawfish are perfect. Not too spicy and lots of flavor. It was a line out the door last week!…read more$5.99 a pound! Definitely one of my favorite spots to grab crawfish from. My sons loves them too which makes them my first choice.

I'd been through the drive through about a month ago with my parents and the shrimp poboy and fries…read morewere delicious! Crispy and great flavor. We were in town visiting family again and decided to grab lunch here. There were 7 of us in our group including my mom being in a wheelchair. The ladies that took our order were incredibly patient with my mom, who has dementia and wasn't sure of what she wanted to order. The cashier leaned forward with a calm demeanor and explained the options to my mom and I could see she radiated kindness. That meant so much to me! The food was delivered to our table quickly and it was delicious. Everyone there was friendly and the vibes were top notch. Even my husband commented about how nice and helpful everyone working there was. These employees deserve a raise and I hope they see this review. I genuinely appreciated their kindness.

I was thoroughly impressed for a drive-thru poboy restaurant. Like true drive-thru. No call ahead,…read moreno wait 10-15 minutes. Shrimp poboy was delicious. Not sure what bread they use but, it tasted like the real NOLA traditional. Will be back.