Restaurants

The Gregory

Stylish dining option at the Watermark Hotel offering updated Southern dishes, wine & cocktails.

150 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Phone: (225) 408-1800 | Web: thegregorybr.com

Parrain’s Seafood Restaurant

Local seafood specialist cooking up Louisiana recipes in a rustic space with porch seating.

3225 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Phone: (225) 381-9922 | Web: parrains.com

Roux 61 Seafood & Grill

Lively, stylish setting for contemporary Southern eats, including po’ boys, catfish & steaks.

8322 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Phone: (225) 300-8880 | Web: roux61.com

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Jubans Restaurant & Bar

Elevated Creole cooking from an upmarket fixture with a skylit atrium bar & a genteel dining room.

3739 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Elsie’s Plate & Pie

Airy, industrial stop offering sweet & savory pies plus Southern comfort fare in laidback environs.

3145 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Cocha

Rustic, wood-hued venue with a locally sourced Southern menu, wine & communal table options.

445 N 6th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Doe’s Eat Place

Established American restaurant featuring steaks as well as tamales in a casual, relaxed space.

3723 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

TJ Ribs

Babyback ribs & other hearty BBQ classics served in relaxed digs with sports on TV.

2324 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

La Contea Italiano Ristorante

Warm, easygoing restaurant offering Italian cuisine such as salads & pastas plus a lunch menu.

7970 Jefferson Hwy Ste F, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Pastime Restaurant

Pizzas, po’ boys & other casual grub served in basic digs at a longtime bar & eatery.

252 South Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Aztecas Mexican Cuisine

Fajitas, enchiladas & other

Mexican classics are offered by this casual restaurant & bar.

453 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Mar 1

Mardi Gras

Baton Rouge offers a variety of parades, and it has become a favorite place for families looking to celebrate Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras festivities, Baton Rouge restaurants, attractions and more! The family-friendly Baton Rouge Mardi Gras kicks off with traditional floats, fancy balls, excitement and entertainment for everyone. The annual parades include everything from beautifully designed floats, marching bands, costumed canines, lawn mower-pushing krewes and dancing for all to enjoy! Learn more at visitbatonrouge.com.

Apr 23

Baton Rouge Blues Festival

Produced by the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation, the festival -located in Downtown Baton Rouge-is made possible in part by the foundation’s board of directors, a volunteer Blues Festival committee, numerous sponsors, partners and local support. The festival’s mission is to encourage promotion, preservation and advancement of the swamp blues music native to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Learn more at batonrougebluesfestival.org.

Apr 27

Baton Rouge Ultimate Tailgate

Nothing kicks off football season quite like the Sweet Baton Rouge Ultimate Tailgate! Featuring tailgate activities, music, shopping and food, you can get gameday ready by shopping local boutiques, sampling food and drinks from restaurants throughout Baton Rouge and entering in a cornhole championship! Learn more at kingtremaine.com.

May 14

Baton Rouge Soul Food

The festival is family oriented event and provides entertainment, a kid friendly environment and good soul food cooking. It creates an opportunity for the people of Louisiana and surrounding areas a place to show off their soul food cooking skills in several categories in a judged competition, as well