Guidebook for Baton Rouge
Food Scene
The Velvet Cactus
7655 Old Hammond HwyGreat drinks! Great food! Eclectic!
The Chimes
3357 Highland RdBohemian hangout with frequent live music serves up pints & bar bites in student-friendly digs.
8 locals recommend
Chelsea's Cafe
2857 Perkins RdBohemian hangout with frequent live music serves up pints & bar bites in student-friendly digs.
Superior Bar & Grill MidCity
5435 Government Sthttp://batonrouge.superiorgrill.com/
Lava Cantina was founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is a Rock n’ Roll Creole-Mexican Fusion restaurant that takes authentic Creole dishes and prepares them with a Mexican spin and features the area’s best live music lineup!
http://www.lavacantina.com/home
6 locals recommend
Rock N Concepts Productions
5805 Grandscape BoulevardLava Cantina was founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is a Rock n’ Roll Creole-Mexican Fusion restaurant that takes authentic Creole dishes and prepares them with a Mexican spin and features the area’s best live music lineup!
http://www.lavacantina.com/home
Sullivan's Steakhouse
5252 Corporate Blvdhttp://sullivanssteakhouse.com/baton-rouge/menus
Watch your favorite sporting event while diving into delicious dishes like great burgers, killer seafood and a variety of South Louisiana specialties. Oh, did we mention the 50 beers on tap and 82 TVs?
http://walk-ons.com/locations/baton-rouge-towne-center
13 locals recommend
Walk-On's Bistreaux and Bar
7425 Corporate BlvdWatch your favorite sporting event while diving into delicious dishes like great burgers, killer seafood and a variety of South Louisiana specialties. Oh, did we mention the 50 beers on tap and 82 TVs?
http://walk-ons.com/locations/baton-rouge-towne-center
Sure, you could spend your mornings in your PJs eating bran flakes at home, but why would you when Another Broken Egg has two Baton Rouge locations? Another Broken Egg serves classic breakfast dishes alongside creative new concoctions. The breakfast menu is packed with dishes such as sweet potato pancakes, cinnamon roll French toast, the granola, fruit and quinoa bowl (pictured), crabcakes Carvallo, and a variety of eggs Benedict and omelets. anotherbrokenegg.com
16 locals recommend
Another Broken Egg Cafe
2531 Citiplace CtSure, you could spend your mornings in your PJs eating bran flakes at home, but why would you when Another Broken Egg has two Baton Rouge locations? Another Broken Egg serves classic breakfast dishes alongside creative new concoctions. The breakfast menu is packed with dishes such as sweet potato pancakes, cinnamon roll French toast, the granola, fruit and quinoa bowl (pictured), crabcakes Carvallo, and a variety of eggs Benedict and omelets. anotherbrokenegg.com
Louie’s Café is a Baton Rouge institution, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 24 hours a day.
http://louiescafe.org/
26 locals recommend
Louie's Cafe
3322 Lake StLouie’s Café is a Baton Rouge institution, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 24 hours a day.
http://louiescafe.org/
Homey family-owned eatery supplies filling, Southern-style American fare & a notable Sunday brunch.
http://masonsgrill.com/
15 locals recommend
Mason's Grill
13556 Jefferson HwyHomey family-owned eatery supplies filling, Southern-style American fare & a notable Sunday brunch.
http://masonsgrill.com/
We are famous for our Bloody Masons (Voted Best Bloody in America by the Judges of Chopped, sponsored by Absolut), Bottomless Champagne Brunch, and Cajun Shrimp Burger (Voted Best Burger in Louisiana and top 50 in America by the Food Network Magazine in 2009 and by ZAGAT in 2013), but there is so much more for you to try! So come by anytime–we’re ready to serve you!
http://masonsgrill.com/
6 locals recommend
Frank's Restaurant
8353 Airline HwyWe are famous for our Bloody Masons (Voted Best Bloody in America by the Judges of Chopped, sponsored by Absolut), Bottomless Champagne Brunch, and Cajun Shrimp Burger (Voted Best Burger in Louisiana and top 50 in America by the Food Network Magazine in 2009 and by ZAGAT in 2013), but there is so much more for you to try! So come by anytime–we’re ready to serve you!
http://masonsgrill.com/
Local institution offering counter-serve classic breakfast fare & daily soul food plate lunches.
http://zeelandstreet.squarespace.com/
11 locals recommend
Zeeland Street
2031 Perkins RdLocal institution offering counter-serve classic breakfast fare & daily soul food plate lunches.
http://zeelandstreet.squarespace.com/
For Burgersmith, making hamburgers is an art. The Lafayette-based company tried 29 different blends of beef before deciding on its lean, juicy, flavorful recipe. Each burger is individually handcrafted and served on a fresh bakery bun, with an ample offering of toppings. The Smith Burger comes seasoned with Louisiana spices and Burgersmith’s own Smith sauce. The turkey burger, hand-pattied all-white turkey meat, comes topped with a house-made Cajun honey mustard. Whatever you choose, Burgersmith delivers a thing of beauty. Two locations. burgersmith.com
Burgersmith
3613 Perkins RdFor Burgersmith, making hamburgers is an art. The Lafayette-based company tried 29 different blends of beef before deciding on its lean, juicy, flavorful recipe. Each burger is individually handcrafted and served on a fresh bakery bun, with an ample offering of toppings. The Smith Burger comes seasoned with Louisiana spices and Burgersmith’s own Smith sauce. The turkey burger, hand-pattied all-white turkey meat, comes topped with a house-made Cajun honey mustard. Whatever you choose, Burgersmith delivers a thing of beauty. Two locations. burgersmith.com
Long before doughnuts became one of the hottest culinary trends, Mary Lee Donuts was busy opening nearly 20 locations in south Louisiana. The 40-year-old business is known for its classic, hot doughnuts and coffee but also serves kolaches, iced doughnuts, festive-sprinkled doughnuts, doughnut twists and holes and king cakes during Mardi Gras season. Most locations are open 4 a.m. to 11 a.m., so get your sweet breakfast treats as early or late as you choose. maryleedonuts.com
6 locals recommend
Mary Lee Donuts
4253 Perkins RdLong before doughnuts became one of the hottest culinary trends, Mary Lee Donuts was busy opening nearly 20 locations in south Louisiana. The 40-year-old business is known for its classic, hot doughnuts and coffee but also serves kolaches, iced doughnuts, festive-sprinkled doughnuts, doughnut twists and holes and king cakes during Mardi Gras season. Most locations are open 4 a.m. to 11 a.m., so get your sweet breakfast treats as early or late as you choose. maryleedonuts.com
After the wild popularity of City Pork Deli & Charcuterie, the opening of the Brasserie & Bar on Jefferson Highway made headlines in early 2015. Rabbit debris spring rolls, cheek pastrami sandwiches, pork belly hoagies, rabbit and dumplings, shrimp and boudin, charcuterie boards and artisan cheese—City Pork Brasserie & Bar is upping the Southern food game. Customers can also enjoy a variety of specials, including tuna poke and pork chops, and happy hour every day from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. cityporkdeli.com
24 locals recommend
City Pork Brasserie & Bar
7327 Jefferson HwyAfter the wild popularity of City Pork Deli & Charcuterie, the opening of the Brasserie & Bar on Jefferson Highway made headlines in early 2015. Rabbit debris spring rolls, cheek pastrami sandwiches, pork belly hoagies, rabbit and dumplings, shrimp and boudin, charcuterie boards and artisan cheese—City Pork Brasserie & Bar is upping the Southern food game. Customers can also enjoy a variety of specials, including tuna poke and pork chops, and happy hour every day from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. cityporkdeli.com
In a state known for its poboys, the battle for Best Poboy is always a tough one. This year, George’s takes the crown. If you’re in the mood for a poboy, you’ve got plenty of choices here: ham, hamburger, turkey and Swiss, grilled chicken filet, ham and Swiss/cheddar, pastrami and Swiss, roast beef, oyster, shrimp, catfish or a combination (ham, roast beef, Swiss and cheddar). georgesbr.com
George's Restaurants
15321 George Oneal RdIn a state known for its poboys, the battle for Best Poboy is always a tough one. This year, George’s takes the crown. If you’re in the mood for a poboy, you’ve got plenty of choices here: ham, hamburger, turkey and Swiss, grilled chicken filet, ham and Swiss/cheddar, pastrami and Swiss, roast beef, oyster, shrimp, catfish or a combination (ham, roast beef, Swiss and cheddar). georgesbr.com
Pluckers Wing Bar
4225 Nicholson DrWings!
Fat Cow Burgers & Salads
4350 Highland RdAwesome Burger joint!
Restaurant IPO
421 N 3rd StTsunami Sushi Baton Rouge
100 Lafayette StSushi
Parrain's Seafood Restaurant
3225 Perkins RdAcme Oyster House
3535 Perkins RdDON'S SEAFOOD
6823 Airline HwyParks & Nature
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
3601 Thomas RdZoo
Hooper Road Park
6261 Guynell Dr5 miles of Mountain Bike Trails
Arts & Culture
Museum of Public Art
5015 Bluebonnet BlvdMagnolia Mound Plantation
2161 Nicholson DrUSS Kidd
305 S River RdLouisiana State University
Shaw Center for the Arts
100 Lafayette StEnchanted Mansion
190 Lee DrivePhone: 1-225-769-0005
A world class doll museum
Fee: 2.00 USD
LSU Museum of Art
100 Lafayette StBaton Rouge Symphony Orchestra
233 Saint Ferdinand StreetLouisiana Art & Science Museum
100 S River RdSightseeing
Town Square
Celtic Media Centre
10000 Celtic DrEntertainment & Activities
Blue Bayou Water Park
18142 Perkins RdWebb Park Golf Course
1351 Country Club DrGolf
Phone: +1-225-634-5757
•Greens fees apply
• Rentals and Lessons
• Driving range and Putting green
The Bluffs Golf and Sports Resort
14233 Sunrise WayPhone: +1-225-634-5757
•Greens fees apply
• Rentals and Lessons
• Driving range and Putting green
Phone: +1-225-752-9667
•Greens fees apply
• Rentals and Lessons
• Driving range and Putting green
Santa Maria Golf Course
18460 Santa Maria PkwyPhone: +1-225-752-9667
•Greens fees apply
• Rentals and Lessons
• Driving range and Putting green
Last year, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival celebrated its 45th anniversary. That doesn’t mean it’s wound down in the slightest. In fact, the 2015 edition attracted one of its largest crowds on record—460,000 revelers. JazzFest consistently packs in crowds who want to enjoy all the music, food and fun that the festival has to offer. The best part? Music buffs travel from all over the globe to attend this festival, but Baton Rouge is only an hour’s drive away. nojazzfest.com
11 locals recommend
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Last year, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival celebrated its 45th anniversary. That doesn’t mean it’s wound down in the slightest. In fact, the 2015 edition attracted one of its largest crowds on record—460,000 revelers. JazzFest consistently packs in crowds who want to enjoy all the music, food and fun that the festival has to offer. The best part? Music buffs travel from all over the globe to attend this festival, but Baton Rouge is only an hour’s drive away. nojazzfest.com
AMC Baton Rouge 16
16040 Hatteras AveMovie Tavern
2610 Citiplace CtRaising Cane's River Center
275 S River RdDrinks & Nightlife
Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
103 France StVarsity Theatre
3353 Highland RdOlive or Twist has raised the bar—literally. It stocks so many bottles, bartenders need a ladder to reach some of them. Its constantly evolving menu reads like a dictionary of liquors, which are mixed with ingredients such as house-made syrups, shrubs, seasonal fruit juices and innovative infusions. Weekly liquor tastings offer an educational experience for curious drinkers. And if it all seems too intimidating, play a game of “cocktail roulette”—choose a spirit and bartenders will create a drink they promise you’ll like. oliveortwistbr.com
18 locals recommend
Olive or Twist
7248 Perkins RdOlive or Twist has raised the bar—literally. It stocks so many bottles, bartenders need a ladder to reach some of them. Its constantly evolving menu reads like a dictionary of liquors, which are mixed with ingredients such as house-made syrups, shrubs, seasonal fruit juices and innovative infusions. Weekly liquor tastings offer an educational experience for curious drinkers. And if it all seems too intimidating, play a game of “cocktail roulette”—choose a spirit and bartenders will create a drink they promise you’ll like. oliveortwistbr.com
Bin 77
10111 Perkins Rowehttp://bin77.com/
Cool neighborhood bar with an industrial vibe & extensive beers & garage doors that open to a patio.
theradiobar.com
44 locals recommend
The Radio Bar
3079 Government StCool neighborhood bar with an industrial vibe & extensive beers & garage doors that open to a patio.
theradiobar.com
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
6401 Bluebonnet Blvdhttp://www.bjsrestaurants.com/locations/la/baton-rouge
Texas Club
456 North Donmoor Avenuehttp://thetexasclub.com/
The Spanish Moon
1109 Highland Rdhttp://www.thespanishmoon.com/
Tin Roof Brewing Co LLC
1624 Wyoming StL'Auberge Casino & Hotel
777 L’Auberge AveHollywood Casino Baton Rouge
1717 River RdEssentials
Albertsons
4857 Government St .7 miles
Trader Joe's
3535 Perkins Rd 1.7 miles
Whole Foods Market
7529 Corporate Blvd 2.4 miles