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!

It's obvious that the Chimes and Pairains have changed their standards. Food, service were…read moreabsolutely terrible. No Manger or just really anyone seemed to care about anything. My food was just not anywhere near what it once was.

Billy's in Lafayette is one of those places I have to stop at every time I'm passing through. It's…read morebecome mandatory at this point. We tried a few different bites, and everything was exactly what you want from a spot like this -- flavorful, fresh, and satisfying every single time. Food: The food is really the main attraction here. Nothing overly fancy or trying too hard, just consistently good food that delivers every time. Everything we tried was solid, and it's the kind of place where you already know you're leaving happy before you even order. Service: Service was smooth with no issues at all. The staff kept things moving, and the experience was easy from start to finish. Ambiance: Billy's has that classic Louisiana stop-through feel to it. Nothing extravagant, but it doesn't need to be. The food speaks for itself. Overall: Not much to rave about besides the food -- and honestly, that's all it needs. Billy's is officially one of my can't-miss stops anytime I'm driving through Lafayette. I'm never passing this place up.

I was super excited for this place because I haven't had boudin in so long. I got cracklins,…read moreBilly's Boudin and the smoked boudin. The cracklins had a little bit of fat and meat on them which I wasn't used to. I'm just used to the fried crispy skin. It tasted more like fried/seasoned pork belly. The seasoning is really good though. My favorite boudin was Billy's more than the smoked one but my fiance liked the smoked flavor more. I wish we took pics but we just ate it in the car. The casing was a little tough to bite through so I sliced it and scooped out the insides. Although the Billy's boudin is good, I don't know if it was good enough to drive from Texas for it. I need to search for more places while I'm here.

We were traveling the country on vacation and found this gem on the side of the road…read more The lady working was so sweet and ended up selling me one of almost everything on the menu, none of which I had ever had before. The Cracklins, pickled eggs, and pig tails were an amazing treat, as well as all the other menu items. I would highly recommend and will definitely visit again if I'm in the area and I'm sure she will remember my wife and I.

Best boudin balls EVER! Made fresh upon ordering too. Glad we stopped on our way back to Texasread more

great customer service from super friendly people...fantastic food selection…read more super clean location and great at flavors of daquiries and more! clean tables and more! also has a Texaco gas station with cold drinks at same location. worth the wait for fresh hot cooked food...

I've had a lot of things off the menu here. Everything is really good. My favs are their chicken…read moretenders and loaded grilled chicken wraps.

As a Louisiana native, I can honestly say that this is the best Boudin in the area. This is not a…read morefine dining establishment....it is a gas station which serves a number of different items. Don't let that deter you. People drive from all around to get a taste of the amazing Boudin. We can only hope that Billy's will bring their food to Baton Rouge sometime in the near future, but until then, I am happy to make the drive!

The food was great…read more The service was awful. The customer service was not great at all. I walked up to the counter as I had visited before with a friend, this time I was alone and I ordered the seasoned cracklins, instead of the chicken cracklins. They were good though. I was trying to obtain assistance from the cashier about the boudin burger, she seemed very monotone and I felt like she did not want to assist, just hurry up and buy type of attitude. I think they assume that everyone knows what they want when they walk up to the counter, it's okay to be polite and knowledgeable about your products enough to want to explain them to the customer so we can make a better decision. I had two friends in line after me on this visit and they had the same horrible experience. These days no one acts like they want to go to work or be in the service industry.

I haven't been to Not Your Mama's in years but it was just as good as I remembered. The food was…read morehot and delicious, the service was quick and attentive and it was nice and quiet atmosphere for a Sunday after church. I had boudin dip as an appetizer, a cup of shrimp and corn soup that was very tasty with a hint of boiled crawfish spice and a wedge salad.

The best chicken parm I've ever had! Honestly everything I've had from there is absolutely…read moredelicious! Love bringing my parents here when they visit from Mississippi.

Don't go through Krotz Springs without stopping at Kartchner's Grocery and Specialty Meats. It's a…read morebrown wooden Cajun store on the south side of Highway 190 -- on your right going east, your left going west. Why am I being so specific about the location? Because I don't want you to miss this little gem. Sure, you can find similar food along I-10 just about anywhere in Louisiana. So what makes this place stand out? The employees -- and some long-forgotten items you never thought you'd see again. Cracklins, pork AND chicken. Yes, I said chicken cracklins. A variety of boudin balls. And don't skip on what's in the frozen and refrigerated section either. Stop by if you can, and bring an ice chest. Oh, and please follow the speed limit! If you didn't get caught in Port Barre, you will definitely get caught in Krotz

The best boudin is in the little brown store! I'm ready to tell my story. For years I have followed…read morethe crowds and waited in the long lines and honestly, I have no regrets. But then I tried Kartchners! Boudin is a preference thing and you have many options. For me, the spice, texture, and flavor is what stands out here. I love their fried products like the boudin balls, egg rolls, and cracklings..but the smoked boudin is where it's at! I highly recommend you give them a try!

Flew in from San Diego, and this was my first stop…read more I ordered takeout this time around, although dining in here is always a great experience too. The place is super cute with a fun atmosphere. * Shrimp Po'Boy: packed with shrimp. HUGE so order a half. I loved that the shrimp aren't heavily battered or overly fried. Easily one of the best po'boys I've had. * Shrimp Gumbo: absolutely delicious with a dark roux and great flavor. Overall, an awesome spot for authentic Louisiana comfort food.

This is one of our go-to's in South Louisiana and we always bring friends here when we can. The…read moresalads are big, fresh and wonderfully topped with crawfish or shrimp. The plate lunches are delicious and the po-boys are always an enticing option. Service is prompt, the dining room is comfortable and it features that beloved bad taxidermy. We always arrive hungry and leave happy.

I appreciated the overall experience during my visit. Everything felt organized and welcoming,…read moremaking it an enjoyable place to dine. Personalize this with a few details from your meal.

Service was great. But the food was not what we expected. Your menu had a lot of fried choices.read more