Patti's Guidebook
Food scene
Reliably good. In new setting on Government St and Mouton. Easy walk
21 locals recommend
Bistro Byronz
515 Government StReliably good. In new setting on Government St and Mouton. Easy walk
Great burgers and fries. Outdoor or indoor seating. Live music sometimes. Easy walk
32 locals recommend
Curbside Burgers
4158 Government StGreat burgers and fries. Outdoor or indoor seating. Live music sometimes. Easy walk
Doe's Eat Place
3723 Government StSteaks etc. American fare
Originated in New Orleans. Have been to NO establishment and loved it
10 locals recommend
Dragos Baton Rouge
4580 Constitution AveOriginated in New Orleans. Have been to NO establishment and loved it
Southern cooking, a new look at the pot pie! A personal favorite. Voted best restaurant a few years ago. Close by but recommend drive and park
41 locals recommend
Elsie's Plate & Pie
3145 Government StSouthern cooking, a new look at the pot pie! A personal favorite. Voted best restaurant a few years ago. Close by but recommend drive and park
This place has been in same location with great pizzas for more than 50 years. Recommended
11 locals recommend
Fleur de Lis Pizza
5655 Government StThis place has been in same location with great pizzas for more than 50 years. Recommended
Gov't Taco
5621 Government StreetClose to Superior Grill but smaller. Give them a try
Hannah Q Smokehouse
4808 Government StreetAnother really good bar b q place, this one easily walkable
Jay's Bar-B-Q
4215 Government StreetOlder bar b que restaurant. Has been around a LONG time. Still good
MJ'S café
5162 Government StDelicious vegan / vegetarian food. Easy walk.
A lot of things to offer within the Electric Depot building, dining, bowling, live music
27 locals recommend
Red Stick Social
1503 Government StA lot of things to offer within the Electric Depot building, dining, bowling, live music
Reginelli's Pizzeria
684 Jefferson HwyReliably good pizza. In a local shopping center close by.
Really good pizzas but I still usually choose Reginellis out of habit.
19 locals recommend
Rocca Pizzeria
3897 Government StReally good pizzas but I still usually choose Reginellis out of habit.
Roman's Cafe
9634 Airline HighwayLebanese food in Govt St location. Good food
Never ever a bad choice. They’ve got the formula down pat.
14 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
4836 Constitution AveNever ever a bad choice. They’ve got the formula down pat.
Has a drive through for pick up orders or dine in. Cafeteria presentation at this Serops though other Serops offer wait service. Quick and good
Serop's Express Jefferson Hwy (Mid-City)
720 Jefferson HwyHas a drive through for pick up orders or dine in. Cafeteria presentation at this Serops though other Serops offer wait service. Quick and good
Excellent Asian food and reportedly a great bar also. Pretty easy walk
16 locals recommend
Soji: Modern Asian
5050 Government StExcellent Asian food and reportedly a great bar also. Pretty easy walk
Spoke & Hub
5412 Government StreetSuperior Bar & Grill MidCity
5435 Government StMexican restaurant with good Margarita’s. Popular
Personal Favorites
If you love Indian food this place is the best in BR. Requires a drive out to Sherwood Forest Blvd, not too far
7 locals recommend
Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine
5160 S Sherwood Forest BlvdIf you love Indian food this place is the best in BR. Requires a drive out to Sherwood Forest Blvd, not too far
Very good, always a good choice, now with outdoor seating also
15 locals recommend
Digiulio Brothers Italian Cafe
2903 Perkins RdVery good, always a good choice, now with outdoor seating also
Older family business serving Italian food. A great choice always
10 locals recommend
Gino's Restaurant
4542 Bennington AveOlder family business serving Italian food. A great choice always
Mansurs on the Boulevard
5720 Corporate BlvdFiner dining place. Great food, consistent
Always nostalgic to be downtown , and Stroubes has been here a loooong time. Nice place
12 locals recommend
Stroubes Seafood and Steaks
107 3rd StAlways nostalgic to be downtown , and Stroubes has been here a loooong time. Nice place
Tsunami Sushi Baton Rouge
100 Lafayette StRooftop restaurant and bar, great city views.
Coming Soon
New restaurant coming soon to Government St . Stay tuned. Should be good. Maybe September opening?
This place which will have outdoor seating will serve various tacos and margaritas and will be located in Garden District Nusery complex (see D’s Garden Center on Government)
38 locals recommend
Barracuda
3984 Tchoupitoulas StThis place which will have outdoor seating will serve various tacos and margaritas and will be located in Garden District Nusery complex (see D’s Garden Center on Government)
So I love plants, but the site for D’s Garden Center is at the old Garden District Nursery site on Government St. and will not only offer her repertoire of beautiful plants, but also a GREENHOUSE where dining will be offered, and an adjacent offering of the Barracuda Tacos and Margaritas with outdoor seating! Anticipated mid July 2022.
D's Garden Center
10320 Pecue LaneSo I love plants, but the site for D’s Garden Center is at the old Garden District Nursery site on Government St. and will not only offer her repertoire of beautiful plants, but also a GREENHOUSE where dining will be offered, and an adjacent offering of the Barracuda Tacos and Margaritas with outdoor seating! Anticipated mid July 2022.
A self pour with 65 craft brews, predicted to open late July. Will be next door to Bistro Byronz, easy walk
TAP 65
515 Mouton StreetA self pour with 65 craft brews, predicted to open late July. Will be next door to Bistro Byronz, easy walk
Coffee Coffee Coffee
You just love the way these places smell , right? That certain warm craving inside that needs a fresh brew
Brew Ha-Ha!
711 Jefferson HwyClose by in nearby small shopping village
In Electric Depot on Government St. , has outdoor seating also
6 locals recommend
City Roots Coffee Bar
1509 Government StIn Electric Depot on Government St. , has outdoor seating also
Ummm because you can dip your powdered beignet into your cafe au lait -what else? A classic
30 locals recommend
Coffee Call
3132 College DrUmmm because you can dip your powdered beignet into your cafe au lait -what else? A classic
I used to go to early am yoga across the street and this place looked very popular.
26 locals recommend
French Truck Coffee
2978 Government StI used to go to early am yoga across the street and this place looked very popular.
On Perkins around overpass. Used to be called Perks. Has been around quite some time
21 locals recommend
Garden District Coffee
2008 Perkins RdOn Perkins around overpass. Used to be called Perks. Has been around quite some time
LSU campus is truly beautiful, and this is a great coffee house right on the edge of the campus.
14 locals recommend
Highland Coffees
3350 Highland RdLSU campus is truly beautiful, and this is a great coffee house right on the edge of the campus.
Magpie Cafe
3205 Perkins RdOver on Perkins Rd. , a good choice
Grocery Stores/Markets
Old Baton Rouge establishment. The original Government St. store, now another out on Perkins and Siegen. Great wine selection. Easy to dash in and out.
Has a Savon pharmacy inside. Has self check out. Was redone in recent years and has greatly improved in quality. Has a Starbucks inside
26 locals recommend
Albertsons
4857 Government StHas a Savon pharmacy inside. Has self check out. Was redone in recent years and has greatly improved in quality. Has a Starbucks inside
Also called Calvin’s … a great grocery and if you have to go to a party pick up a quart of his chicken salad . It’s well known.
9 locals recommend
Bocage Market
7675 Jefferson HwyAlso called Calvin’s … a great grocery and if you have to go to a party pick up a quart of his chicken salad . It’s well known.
Calandro's Supermarket (Mid-City)
4142 Government StItalian grocery. I keep driving by but must go in and look. Definitely looks appealing
Cannatella Grocery
3869 Government StItalian grocery. I keep driving by but must go in and look. Definitely looks appealing
First Saturday of the month is the biggest market with crafts included.Fresh local food vendors, live music. I love going on Saturday. Try the tea cakes from the tea cake man, and fresh strawberries when in season. Same group (BREADA) also has a Thursday market on smaller scale out on Perkins at Pennington Biomedical.
Main Street Market
501 Main StreetFirst Saturday of the month is the biggest market with crafts included.Fresh local food vendors, live music. I love going on Saturday. Try the tea cakes from the tea cake man, and fresh strawberries when in season. Same group (BREADA) also has a Thursday market on smaller scale out on Perkins at Pennington Biomedical.
For some reason I am fond of their vitamin /supplement selection, which is extensive. A really nice store
Sprouts Farmers Market
4841 Rouzan Square AveFor some reason I am fond of their vitamin /supplement selection, which is extensive. A really nice store
I have a Trader Joes market list, coffee beans (Ethiopian shade grown as it helps the birds), lemonade or watermelon cucumber juice, hemp seed bars, and flowers. Definitely the best for fresh flowers.
41 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3535 Perkins RdI have a Trader Joes market list, coffee beans (Ethiopian shade grown as it helps the birds), lemonade or watermelon cucumber juice, hemp seed bars, and flowers. Definitely the best for fresh flowers.
I don’t know what I did before BR got a Whole Foods. I love this place, though I do go to other local groceries also
34 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7529 Corporate BlvdI don’t know what I did before BR got a Whole Foods. I love this place, though I do go to other local groceries also
Bars
Bald Eagle Pub
140 Main StBengal Tap Room
421 3rd StThe Brakes Bar
5412 Government StreetDuvic's
2854 Kalurah StHappy's Irish Pub
136 3rd StHayride Scandal
5110 Corporate BlvdIvar's Sports Bar & Grill
2954 Perkins RdThe Main Lobby
668 Main StreetMid City Beer Garden
3808 Government StPhil Brady's Bar & Grill
4848 Government StThe Radio Bar
3079 Government StThe Radio Bar
3079 Government StSqueaky Pete's
326 3rd StreetTAP 65
515 Mouton StreetUncle Earl's
3753 Perkins Road