Baton Rouge

About twenty years ago there was a place in or near Baton rouge called Dee Dee's that made a reputedly amazing roast duck. There is no trace of DeeDee's any more, but I'm wondering whether any one ...

We have no schedule so we can take our time getting to Baton Rouge, but have no idea where to eat or stock up on local goodies. We are game for about anything from white tablecloth to no tablecloth...

I'm meeting a friend in Baton Rouge on a Friday night and we don't want to drive out of town for the one dinner that we have time for. I'm trying to decide between Parrains or Mansurs. I've never b...

by Becca Porter 5 years ago

We're driving down to BR from near Monroe tomorrow. We're going to Trader Joes and Fresh Market. What is a good lunch place near there?

by taiga 5 years ago

Can you recommend some humble local places which are not fancy or trendy?

Hey y'all, We have one night in B.R. with kids. Where can we get awesome local fare + catfish for kids? Thanks!

Driving thru Baton Rouge and spending the night. Looking for a good, really excellent place for some La Cajun food..in particular, really want to go to the Restaurant who has the best gumbo. Any a...

by Ciao Bob 6 years ago

Just back from a great trip and wanted to thank you for the help and report back. It was so nice to be there with low crowdage and maximum heat and humidity. --Mariza – what a nice “find” after...

Suggestions for good local eats in Baton Rouge? Casual, for dinner. $20 and under per person.

I assume that Baton Rouge would also be covered by this board. We will be in BR next weekend for a football game and are looking for a place for a light breakfast (sort of like the Beignets at Caf...

My wife and I will be traveling thur Baton Rouge on Sept 27th on the way to Texas. I'm looking for a good place to eat that is near I-12 coming in from the east or just off I-10 as we head west. ...

This was also posted on the NOLA board. We will be in BR next weekend for a football game and are looking for a place for a light breakfast (sort of like the Beignets at Cafe DuMonde in NOLA but wi...

Looking for the best muffaletta ....location is not that important, but a dive place with great food and cheap beer (or better yet BYOB) would be even better.

by uptownlibrarian 7 years ago

We're meeting the Lafayette branch of the family for a birthday brunch or lunch in Baton Rouge next weekend, and we get to choose. Any suggestions for new and interesting, or established and possib...

by Jim Leff 7 years ago

There are tons of threads with B.R. tips, but none answering this question: I'll be spending a few days in NOLA, and just one day in B.R.. Where can I go in B.R. to eat stuff I can't get in NOLA...

What do you think of Tallulah?

by speyerer 7 years ago

Are there any "don't miss restaurants" in Baton Rouge? Not the most expensive, just good food.

by annerene 7 years ago

I know, it's a ways from NOLA, but I'm stuck in Baton Rouge for a week- any good places to hang for a stiff drink and maybe some music? feel free to include the hipsterist of the hipster and t...