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Name: Parrain’s Seafood
Address: 3225 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808
Telephone: (225) 381-9922
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 4.31

Parrain’s Seafood

3225 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

(225) 381-9922
Store is closed

Parrain’s Seafood Menu

Appetizers

Oysters Bienville

Boiled Shrimp

Bacon Wrapped Bbq Shrimp

Crabmeat Stuffed Mushrooms

Chargrilled Oysters

Boudin Balls

Fried Crabfingers

Fried Alligator

Catfish Fingers

Hush Puppies

Onion Rings

Crab & Crawfish Au Gratin

Eggplant Pontchartrain
Soups

Crab & Corn Bisque

Seafood Gumbo

Louisiana Turtle Soup

Soup & Salad
Salads

Blackened Shrimp Remoulade

Caesar Salad

Coleslaw With Peanuts

Tossed Salad
Specialties

Andouille Encrusted Fresh Fish

The Delacroix

Crawfish Etouffee

Grilled Fresh Fish

Catfish Perdu

Bbq Shrimp

Shrimp Crawfish & Crabmeat Pasta

The Pontchartrain

Barbequed Drum

The Maurepas

The Vermillion

Black & Bleu Tuna

1/2 Crawfish Etouffee And 1/2 Fried Tails
Turf

14-oz Bone-in Pork Chop

Whole Fried Cornish Hen

Chicken Platter

12-oz Angus Ribeye

8-oz Angus Filet
Fried Seafood Platters

Crawfish Tails

Shrimp

Oyster

Catfish Filets

Thin Fried Catfish

Stuffed Shrimp

Half & Half

The Whole Shebang

Whole Catfish
Poboys & Sandwiches

Shrimp Poboy

Oyster Poboy

Catfish Poboy

Crawfish Poboy

Half-pound Burger

Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Sides

French Fries

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Fresh Green Beans Sauteed With Garlic

Steamed Broccoli With Hollandaise Sauce

Dirty Rice
Desserts

White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Chocolate Pecan Pie À La Mode

Cheesecake Of The Day

Healthy Meal suggestions for Parrain’s Seafood

Appetizers

Oysters Bienville [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Boiled Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bacon Wrapped Bbq Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crabmeat Stuffed Mushrooms [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chargrilled Oysters [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Boudin Balls [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Crabfingers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Alligator [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Catfish Fingers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hush Puppies [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Onion Rings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab & Crawfish Au Gratin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Eggplant Pontchartrain [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soups

Crab & Corn Bisque [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seafood Gumbo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Louisiana Turtle Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soup & Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salads

Blackened Shrimp Remoulade [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caesar Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coleslaw With Peanuts [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tossed Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Specialties

Andouille Encrusted Fresh Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Delacroix [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crawfish Etouffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Fresh Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Catfish Perdu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bbq Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Crawfish & Crabmeat Pasta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Pontchartrain [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Barbequed Drum [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Maurepas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Vermillion [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black & Bleu Tuna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1/2 Crawfish Etouffee And 1/2 Fried Tails [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Turf

14-oz Bone-in Pork Chop [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Whole Fried Cornish Hen [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

12-oz Angus Ribeye [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

8-oz Angus Filet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Fried Seafood Platters

Crawfish Tails [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oyster [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Catfish Filets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Thin Fried Catfish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Stuffed Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Half & Half [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Whole Shebang [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Whole Catfish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Poboys & Sandwiches

Shrimp Poboy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oyster Poboy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Catfish Poboy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crawfish Poboy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Half-pound Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Chicken Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

French Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Garlic Mashed Potatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Green Beans Sauteed With Garlic [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steamed Broccoli With Hollandaise Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dirty Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

White Chocolate Bread Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Pecan Pie À La Mode [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheesecake Of The Day [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Patrick C.

Excellent food, I highly recommend making a stop especially if you're from out of town. I got "The Whole Shebang" and got to try a little bit of everything. The gumbo was my favorite part of the meal. The service wasn't bad... but a more friendly staff and they would made this a 5 star rating.
(4)
Nicole E.

Loved this place. The variety and service was impeccable. Thank you for a wonderful introduction to Baton Rouge, LA.
(5)
Mike R.

Excellent place to eat! Their food is amazing and I will always be back for more. I had "The Vermillion" and wow was it good!
(5)
Jim M.

Excellent food, great service. It was a busy night but we were seated immediately. Started with Oysters on the half - they were very good and served with the regular compliments and they were huge. Also had the turtle soup and it was full of turtle but was a bit small for the price. The pontchartrain fish was absolutely perfectly cooked and awesome tasting. The new Orleans style shrimp was well seasoned and was a hefty portion. The wait time between courses was a bit long and they forgot the sherry for the turtle soup but overall I highly recommend this place for a wonderful relaxing yet fine dining experience.
(5)
Adam B.

The char broiled oysters were the best oysters I've ever had, without a doubt. Maybe the best single bite of food possible. But honestly, everything on the menu is delicious. I came with a group of 6 and every person was raving about what they got afterwards. If you are driving from NOLA to Texas you absolutely have to stop here if you are looking for some authentic and tasty cajun seafood.
(5)
Annie J.

The word on the street is this is the best place for dinner. After looking forward to having dinner at this establishment, I was told the wait for dinner was 2 hours! Yes... You read it here, I was told it would be a 2 hour wait, just to be seated for 5 people! No yummy food for me here! I hope the next time I'm in Baton Rouge, the wait will not be this long again.
(2)
Diana M.

I feel bad giving them such a bad review, because the 12 tables that got seated AFTER me seem to be really enjoying their food, but I've been sitting here waiting for my food to come out with no results. Everytime the waiter comes out, I hope it's mine, but, alas, it's the people who got here 20 minutes after getting the charbroiled oysters I also ordered. When we asked the waiter he said there was "back up" in oysters orders so they were holding up everyone's order also. Bullshit. He wasn't apologetic. This food better be delicious as fuck.
(1)
Debby M.

I'm going for as good as it gets. Appetizers - grilled oysters - amazing and I didn't like oysters. crab appetizer (can't remember name) but it was amazing. The Ponchatrain was my pick, delicious. Servers are helpful and friendly. Down to earth fun place. Bring your friends and enjoy!
(5)
George Y.

The meal was so good it had to be bad for you. Seriously though, this was one of the best seafood meals that we have enjoyed in a long time. One of the other reviews mentioned hush puppies. I hundred percent agree. Get a side order of hush puppies. The service was just as great as the food. Our waitress was named Shannon and we cannot ask for better service than what she gave us. We live in the Houston area and we will make it a point to come back. Several reviewers mentioned that the price was a little on the high side. Obviously, this depends on where you're from where you normally eat. Before tip, our bill was $60. For us this was lower than our normal cost for an equivlent meal in other cities.
(5)
Kristen C.

Seafood is abundant throughout Louisiana, but when I want a Sunday meal that leaves me overstuffed and ready for a longggg nap--I head to Parrain's. I love the myriad options for seating (if available) patio, indoor or of course a quick fix from the bar. When I arrive, there is usually a short wait, the hostess will ask for your number to text and alert you when your table is rata. Disclaimer: Standard rates and charges still apply. My favorite appetizers are the BBQ Shrimp and of course Chargrilled Oysters. I am a new oyster-ite, and I love them chargrilled. I haven't tried them raw yet, but maybe one day. Did I mention how affordable this place is? I order the whole catfish platter which comes with 2 WHOLE catfish fried to perfection, with dirty rice, fries and hushpups and oh yeah a salad came first, and I love the House Tobasco Pepper Jelly dressing..mmm good. I wonder if they sell it by the bottle????
(5)
Michele B.

We had the grilled oysters, they were very good but especially the grilled toast! so flavorful! We ordered the garlic green beans, which were okay. The eggplant appetizer was really tasty. Our meal was the pecan fish, not sure what they called it but it came with the peanut slaw and mashed potatoes, all of it was really good. We ordered a side of fries and they were very tasty, not over salted. We are definitely coming back here. *I personally feel there are too many fried food places in Baton Rouge, and though Parrain's Seafood has fried food (which the patrons seem to love) on the menu it has a large selection of other styles to enjoy.
(5)
Melinda S.

Very close to I-10, perfect creole cuisine fix as we were passing through LA. We had the 1/2 crawfish Ã©touffÃ©e 1/2 crawfish tails- tails were awesome and Ã©touffÃ©e was pretty good. We also had the Delacroix and the fish was cooked perfectly. The favorite part was the bread that comes with the entrees for dipping, scooping, sandwiching, etc. Avoid apps and salads to save room for entrees, delicious!
(5)
Felix P.

We were so fortunate that a bartender down the street recommended this place. It was excellent. We had the chargrilled oysters and bar b que shrimp appetizers. Both were amazing. The pork chop was one of the best I ever had. Service was great. I'll go back everytime I'm in Baton Rouge.
(5)
Penny D.

I love parrains!! The food is excellent and they have the best charbroiled oysters. As well as anything on the menu.the restaurant is very cozy and I have always experience a great time not just the food but the staff are very professional.i tell several people if u haven't been there then u must go.Diamond is a sweet waitress I've met.i rate parrains 5 stars because it's the honesty n me.Penny Vicknair Dufrene from Granercy La.
(5)
Corey H.

Had the crab and crawfish au gratin. It was fantastic. My husband loved the oysters and the boudin balls were good. We were worried about the line but they let you seat yourself in the bar area. The service was a little slow but the place was packed.
(5)
W G.

Love the BBQ shrimp and the oysters on the half shell was nice and fresh. The bread pudding was not my favorite. Too custardy and dense for my liking
(4)
Danielle V.

Best in Baton Rouge! What I recommend every new comer to visit. Get the Whole Shebang but everything is delicious.
(5)
Pooline N.

Prompt, polite and quick service. I had the Pontchartrain made with black drum. It was outstanding. Eveything on the plate was delicious and well prepared. The garlic mash and hollandaise was some of the best I have had. Large portion and calorie laden so not for dieters ;). Would definitely get my recommendation.
(5)
Jennifer L.

This is pretty standard Baton Rouge fare, or at least it is to an outsider. Most things are battered and fried. There is a lot of butter and cream sauces. The food is tasty, but heavy and a bit more spiced than my liking. This does seem to be the place to go for birthdays. I saw many tables with cakes (i.e. pretty much every table but ours).
(3)
Fiona C.

The fried alligator appetizer was amazing! Great service. Was very packed and popular on a Wednesday night, so that says something!
(5)
Jona G.

This is one of my favorites now in Baton Rouge. Usually always packed though. There are many other things I want to try on the menu. The first time I went my boyfriend and I got the friend platter with pretty much every kind of fish on it. It was really good but next time I'll probably get the andouille sausage with fish. We also got their chargrilled oysters that were very yummy
(5)
Lalaine V.

On May 22nd myself and three friends drove from NOLA to Baton Rouge for the Taylor Swift concert. Our first stop was Trader Joe's, and after that yelped to find a place for lunch. We decided on Parrain's since it was nearby, and it was great decision. Parking lot was packed with cars and inside busy as well. However, we were seated right away. Our server Kristian was very helpful and answered our questions regarding the menu. We ordered Boudin Balls, The Maurepas, Barbecued Drum, Half Oyster-Half Thin Fried Catfish platter, and the Catfish Poboy. Everything was delicious, especially the fresh fish dishes. We loved the food, the service, and the friendly people. I miss it.
(5)
Brian W.

This place was great the food was fresh and hot the alligator was great. The catfish tasted good. Gumbo too was good others with me liked there shrimp. Waitress was polite and good. Didn't have to wait for a seat. Definitely coming here agin.
(5)
Jennifer M.

The food is delicious! The gumbo is some of the best I've had. The chargrilled oysters are amazing. A relaxed casual atmosphere. I only gave 4 stars because the service isn't the nicest. The hostess was the only one who smiled.
(4)
J D.

Excellent Ã©touffÃ©e and great service. Promptly seated and served at six pm. Ã‰touffÃ©e times two for my party - both agreed it was delicious and reasonably priced with a good amount of crawfish that didn't leave you wanting. The rue was a thicker consistency, which I prefer so it worked out well. Solid effort and great value!
(5)
Bryan F.

Excellent food. If you're looking for a great example of Louisiana seafood, this is the place. I like the Catfish Perdu and my wife recommends the Ponchatrain.
(4)
Lau B.

Foreigner review ( French people) Very nice place to stop when you wanna eat seafood and fish from Cajun culture :) The outdoor table was perfect ( I can't handle the freezing air conditioner ...) nice staff, huge portion of food and delicious dishes ;) Hardly recommend for foreign people!
(4)
Dar C.

This food is so good It makes me wanna slap my momma! Jp! But so serious. I am visiting here and I want to go back right now. I wish I could explain the taste, I just can't. Too good to explain
(5)
Sherri T.

Omg! This place has great food! On as recent trip to Baton Rouge I searched on yelp for a good place to eat and the reviews were right on target!! The chargrilled oysters, gumbo, corn and crab chowder were great! We split a meal and still boxed up some for later. The staff was extremely helpful and made recommendations which we took. Lunch for two, with an appetizer, extra cup of soup and a big pitcher of beer was right at $50 which was low considering the quality and amount of food. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in town!
(5)
Austin C.

Came out to Baton Rouge for business trip from Dallas. Decided to yelp for some amazing seafood. And boy I'll tell you what, I FOUND IT!!! All the great reviews were spot on. Came on St. Patties day during lunch. Place was pretty busy so I already knew that was a good sign. We started off with a couple of dr. Peppers, drank too much the night before. Opened are menus and the first thing that caught my eye was the chargrilled scallops, and the rest is history! Amazing presentation and even better flavor. My only mistake was ordering a half dozen, should have got the whole damn dozen.. Tsk tsk.. Next time... After the appetizer we asked out waitress for a recommendation. Let's just say she knew wtf was up. I can't pronounce what she suggested but it was a lightly fried fish over a sauce with mushrooms and crawfish served with mashed potatoes, the best damn French bread ever. The meal was amazing and just what I was looking for. Oh btw I'm on my 8th dr. Pepper by this time. I was parched and sucking them down. Our waitress was slinging those out for me like she was running a trap house. Highly recommend to anyone! Great food and awesome service
(5)
Erik M.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Baton Rouge and a must every time I visit. The restaurant is large and rustic, once you're inside you wouldn't realize you are right next to highway, and more importantly the food is great. I personally always get the Shrimp, Crawfish and Crab pasta, but everything I tried prior to getting the pasta was really good.
(5)
Theresa M.

We stopped in Baton Rouge on the way to Texas. This restaurant was recommended by the hotel front desk staff and the food was AMAZING!!!! Walking up to the building I was a little skeptical... But we ordered and got our food and it was hands down by far the best seafood I have had. Our fish was super fresh and perfectly lightly breaded. I couldn't have asked for a better meal. I would recommended this place to anyone staying or passing through the area. The place was packed... Our waitress was really good and attentive. All the staff staying running the while time we were there.
(5)
Chris S.

Parrain's Seafood is an interesting place for out-of-towners. We came to town for the LSU-Bama game (rooted for LSU) and most of the locals pleaded with us to avoid places like Copeland's and head to Parrain's for dinner. It's was some of the best Cajun and seafood in town, they said. In fact, the people at the hotel, agreed. Even after calling and hearing of the two hour wait, we drove the few miles from our hotel and put our name in, thinking there's no way the wait would really be this long, as it was already 9pm. Meanwhile, on a Friday night, before the big game, the wait was that long. It seemed this is the place to go (other than The Chimes, which we've been to many times) in town. Almost everyone in the restaurant appeared headed for Death Valley. We wandered between the bar (a few small TVs were here) and the waiting area for a few years and spend a few minutes watching the guys shuck oysters at the bar. It's a fun, happening scene where it seems fans graduate age and older hang out. You don't seem to find many underage college kids, which can be nice. It's a wonderful place for fans to come prior to a game and will be a memorable, rustic experience. Once we sat down, we found the service to be good. We tried what felt like half of the menu, all of which was better than average, but nothing blew us away. We tried the boudin balls, fried and blackened alligator (we requested it blackened), crabmeat stuffed mushrooms and oysters, all of which rivaled every other meal we'd had in Louisiana the last few days and none of which were better than the local places we ate in NOLA. When it came to the dinners we dove in again, ordering several fish dishes and crawfish etouffee, which were all good, well cooked and tasted fresh. The sauces in the etouffee and those that covered the fish were good. The same went for the chocolate pecan pie and bread pudding. They tasted homemade, not the frozen stuff you get at many places. Everything was better than average, but not life changing, as we expected when the recommendations to come here flooded us upon arrival. On the other hand, everything served here is better than average and likely will serve you well. What impressed us the most is the value. For what you get here, it's extremely well priced, affordable and likely the best value in the region. This food is darn cheap, for what you get, which makes it a perfect destination for a date, a celebration or a family dinner. You'll enjoy every bite, but if you live in the Gulf States, and eat in similar restaurants along the Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida Coast, Parrain's will be yet another place you've been, not the best place you've been. But, in the vicinity of LSU it's a must-eat, destination type of place. And, likely a spot you'll visit every time you're in town to see the Tigers play.
(4)
Duke A.

I normally don't give 5 stars but his place deserves it. I have eaten here a few times and it has always been spot on. Every fish item on the menus is great. And the prices are more than fair for what you get.
(5)
Ted Michael M.

A friend treated me to lunch 27 March 2015. Even though we went at lunch and the restaurant was busy, we have excellent service and outstanding food. The treat was a delayed birthday gift. I loved it. I seltected this place over a nearby seafood restaurent I like--a lot You fully measured up.
(5)
Joanne T.

Passing thru Baton Rouge on the way to North Carolina and inquired at our hotel for a recommendation and both ladies said Parrains. My daughter in law checked Yelp, let's give it a go. Are we glad we did we were starving and while in Louisiana- eat local cuisine. Hostess said 30 minute wait. Ugh! Walked into bar area - 4 seats perfect! Sat down immediately got drink service and menus. We were right next to the grilling oyster chef and let me tell you that was quite a show. Many different ways to grill oysters. Fascinating. Bartender took order - 4 people - didn't need to write it down. Service was impeccable. Food was out of this world. Ã‰touffÃ©e, Crawfish, Alligator, coleslaw, all served hot and perfectly presented. We all wish we had more than 10 hours in Baton Rouge.
(5)
Cory K.

So many noms! We managed to get a table at the bar to bypass a 30-minute wait, and the bar waitress was so incredibly helpful. We had gumbo, bread pudding, etouffee, mimosa, and everything was great. We will visit every time we pass by, I'm sure.
(5)
Rebecca W.

"Southern cuisine at its finest"! I have been here multiple times and it has always been an enjoyable experience! If you are coming to visit Louisiana for the first time, this is a great stopping point for lunch or dinner! Plan your visit though because if you come for dinner during peak hours, you will wait! Lunch is always a great time to go because it is not super packed and an early dinner is perfect, too! Me and my family are not huge eaters, so we can easily order an appetizer, one entree and split it! LOL... you won't make any money off of us, but we love your restaurant and tell many about how wonderful it is! Their appetizers are phenomenal! In fact, I love ordering a bunch of different appetizers because it gives one or a group an opportunity to try different menu items and still get their fill! Here is what we have had, enjoyed very much and highly recommend: Oysters Bienville Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp Fried Crabfingers Fried Alligator Hushpuppies I love crawfish and love salad, so the Crawfish Salad was my absolute favorite! They did not hold back on the crawfish either! If you are duck fan, here I am again going nuts over duck!! Duck is preferred game/entree at any restaurant! So, duck lovers... get the Grilled Duck Breast! It's phenomenal! I get excited about a restaurant each time, I see duck on the menu! Thanks for reading my review! * Louisiana seafood * Duck * Alligator * Oysters * Crawfish * Fish * Hushpuppies * Shrimp * Southern Cuisine * Best Seafood In Baton Rouge *
(4)
Lori M.

Absolutely amazing food. My hubby and I have been eating our way through south Louisiana lately (oops) and this is the very best meal we've had so far! I enjoyed the 1/2 and half, fried crawfish tails & crawfish Ã©touffÃ©e. Outstanding! Hubs had the Barbecued Drum, served in the half-shell, he really loved it. (I tasted it and it was yummy & I usually hate fish). We also had the charbroiled oysters and crab-stuffed mushrooms for our apps, both were soooo good. Don't forget to try the coleslaw (tho it has peanuts so beware), it's great, as is the fresh salad. Our waiter, Jeremy, was awesome, he really knew his stuff and answered questions and made great suggestions! We will most definitely be back!
(5)
Eli R.

First time here, our server was really nice and took good care of us.. the pasta was really good and the hammerhead tea was good also
(4)
Maegan F.

Ate their last night around seven thirty. Wait was 45 minutes but they will text when the table is ready so we walked a block to the Pier 1 / PetCo strip mall to waste time. Once seated, we were promptly greeted and ordered drinks. My husband got a strong Long Island. We ordered the grilled oysters and boudin balls for appetizers. The oysters were the best I've ever had and the boudin as well!!! So amazing!!! The salads were basic chef, no big deals. I had the 1/2 Crawfish Ã‰touffÃ©e and 1/2 Fried Tails: equally amazing!!! My husband had the 1/2 Fried Catfish 1/2 Fried Shrimp: the catfish wasn't fishy at all which means it was prepared right but the best part was the dirty rice!!!! We had the bread pudding for dessert: delish! So moist and great sauce!!! We will definitely come back and recommend to any visitors to the area for some non-disappointing amazing Cajun food!!!!
(5)
Pengyi G.

Char grilled oyster with mustard garlic bread is the GODFATHER!
(5)
Jason F.

So I went all out as far as I'm concerned when I ate here last week. The place was packed but luckily we found a place at the bar. Got to say they do a very good job with the waiting system paging you via phone, very convenient. Looking at the reviews, chargrilled oysters was what I was here for and anything else was extra. On the recommendation of one of the other people I dined with I got the cornish hen. All in all I had the oysters on a half shell, chargrilled oysters, and a cornish hen. The regular oysters were good: clean, no shell, fully detached, no issues. They were as good as expected, even better given it was half off on Tuesday. However the chargrilled stole the show. The cheese on top with the smokier taste of the cooked oyster was delicious. I would say the best part of it was the little bit of juice each one had in it from the cooking process. I wish I had more of that just to soak some bread in. Now the hen, I'm very glad I took the advice. Very succulent, crispy skin and cooked perfectly. The flavor itself reminded me of Chinese brandy fried chicken, but with the outside layer much less crunchy as it was just skin. The dirty rice underneath was ok, but it was all about that hen. I would definitely recommend it. I saw the others get seafood pasta and etouffe, and the comments were positive. Can't say much else about it. Value: My meal was around $43, much higher than a normal dinner. This was definitely a special occasion, but even so I would not expect to walk out of there and not be within the mid 20's by yourself. Was it worth it? To me, yes. Next time I'm in town and wanting seafood I will have to stop by again for some more of those oysters or that hen.
(4)
Unis M.

If you're anywhere near this restaurant it's a must visit I'm so glad for this app and the helpful reviews. Brunch is from 11-2 and let me tell you, if you like crab meat definitely try the crab cake benedit it comes with grits and potatoes. The potatoes was so seasoned well you didn't even need ketchup! I also tried alligator meat for my first time for appetizer, at first I was a little sceptical I mean alligator meat?! I'm so glad my waitress talked me into it. Staff is friendly from the second I stepped into the door and my waitress knew the menu very well also she was very responsive!
(5)
Randall S.

Love this place! Great decor. Fun ambiance. Great Cajun fare. Perfect for large groups. Excellent bar and tons of craft beers. Our group of 20 had a great time tonight. Grilled fishes were fresh and tasty. Fried plates were light and came out hot. Appetizers are really special... especially the eggplant and the char grilled oysters. Can't miss on this menu!
(5)
DeeShae W.

Great Cajun and seafood. A group of us went to Parrain's for the first time and I just fell in love great food and the waiter was so sweet. The reason I am not giving them a 4 star is because while we where leaving I heard a waitress scream out to the hostess "I wish my table would just leave, I want to GO HOME" I thought it was very rude and inconsiderate and defiantly something I do not want to hear when I just paid for a good experience.
(4)
Cara K.

I'm not a seafood person, but upon finding ourselves on a whirlwind trip to Baton Rouge, we knew we needed to check out a local place. Parrain's came highly recommended by several different people. The portions were quite generous and the food was delicious. Don't shy away from this place if you're vegetarian or don't enjoy seafood. I had the side salad with some excellent green goddess dressing, the mashed potatoes, and a couple of hush puppies. It was more than enough to fill me up and quite tasty, too! Be sure to check this place out if you're in the area. It's not too far from the LSU campus, so it's convenient if you're in town for a game.
(4)
Stephanie A.

This is the place that you should take your out-of-towners to dine! Every bite delicious. Enjoyed their coleslaw which had a nice sweetness and went well with the peanuts- it is a signature recipe. The servings were HEFTY!
(5)
Raleigh B.

It was awesome ! We got there and it was PACKED. People everywhere waiting for a table. They took my cell number and texted me when my table was ready, and we enjoyed a fantastic cajun meal. Don't visit Baton Rouge without stopping here to eat.
(5)
Portia V.

So good!!! Pricey but the portion sizes are HUGE! My boyfriend ordered raw oysters and they were the biggest ones ive ever seen! I got the shrimp poboy and after eating them my entire life, this place has some of the best!!
(5)
Deanna D.

I have only been to this restaurant one time. It was for my mom's retirement party. It is in an excellent, easy to find spot. The wait staff was awesome and the food was delicious and plentiful. I would go there again, I just really don't eat out a whole lot.
(5)
Will S.

The Grilled Duck is absolutely amazing. Besides the char-grilled oysters, this is my favorite thing on their menu. I had to raise my review from a 4 to a 5.
(5)
Mabyn S.

If you are ready for fried seafood, take a ride to Parrain's on Perkins Road. I'm not overly thrilled with the staff but they aren't the worst... just not uber friendly. I feel like I am a bit of trouble to them when I walk in. But, it is a fun place. Ignore them.
(4)
Teri D.

It was spot on today! Even the cole slaw was perfect and my barbecue Drum was to die for--butter tender and moist with the perfect amount of seasoning. The dirty rice was also perfect and the service was really good from Jeverly. Good to see it back up to snuff AND get to be the Duchess!
(5)
Cornelious A.

Last minute decision my boy friend and I made to come here and what a great one at that. I had the barbecued drum and what a surprised. I am not a seafood lover but this fish was cook to perfection. Every bite was amazing. If you are reading this go now and order this entree. Great meal!
(4)
Karen M.

YES I am a HUGE fan! Love this place! The food is always good! The bbq'd Drum and cole slaw are awesome!!
(5)
Herby L.

We stopped by here on the way to Houston tx. This restaurant was top on yelp so we visited. This place did not disappoint us! I had the bone in pork chop and it was very delicious! Very juicy and was just cooked perfectly. My wife tried the crab and shrimp au gratin which was also very delicious. Will definitely come back here if I'm in the area again. Parking was easy due to the huge parking lot in front of the restaurant. The restaurant is located towards the back of the complex. Seating was quick for a Friday night. Our party consisted of my wife and I and our little girl. We were seated in under 20 minutes.
(5)
Claire O.

I'm super surprised that this restaurant has so many reviews. I just called trying to make a group reservations and I don't think I've ever been treated to rudely by a restaurant. I called to make a group reservation, and the way the girl was acting you would have thought that I was trying to make Dinner reservations for 8PM on a Friday night at New York's hottest new restaurant. Also, is it just me but are people with English accents extra condescending? Anyway, long story short their food might be good but I never got that far because the customer service sucks.
(1)
Mallory V.

New to Baton Rouge and Parrain's is quickly becoming a favorite. Always great service and even better food! Have to recommend the fried Cornish hen with dirty rice! Also, the pepper jelly vinaigrette cannot be beat! I will surely be back many times!
(5)
Shay L.

Enjoyed it all! We were in that's in Baton Rouge for the day and stopped here to eat a late lunch. We love to share so we ordered lots of apps! We had the chargrilled oysters, barbecue bacon wrapped shrimp and the crab stuffed mushrooms. Our waiter was great & suggested having the blackened alligator which was delicious (& healthier than fried)! Hope to go back for dinner sometime!
(4)
M B.

Absolutely fantastic. Fresh, delicious and perfect. One of my favorite places in Baton Rouge! If the weather is nice, sit on the patio.
(5)
David B.

Out of all the restaurants I have eaten at in the world this ranks up there in the top three. There was not one bite of food that I had here that was not perfect. Having never been in Louisiana before I was really torn between visiting New Orleans or staying on route to Baton Rouge. I am thrilled at my decision to come here based on all the positive reviews of this wonderful restaurant. I've never had better oysters. The char grilled oysters they have here are better than any oyster I have consumed raw or cooked. The char they put on the oysters along with the butter, black pepper Worcestershire sauce and grated cheese is magnificent. It is perfect food. My little side salad prior to my entrÃ©e was excellent as well. How smart of the kitchen to add blue cheese crumbles to compliment the blue cheese dressing I ordered. For my entrÃ©e, I ordered the Andouille crusted fresh fish. The fish they use is Black Drum and was highly recommended by our waiter. The fish was fantastic with great depth of flavor, a complimentary sauce and a side that was absolutely delicious even if it was all by itself. Again this is perfect food... I was full and still I ordered dessert. The pecan pie here is beyond good and much better than I have had in the past. I wish I was not so far away from Parrain's because I would be a regular. I would say if you are within a 100 miles you have to go here.
(5)
Madison B.

Best Cajun food around! Loved the stuffed shrimp and their BBQ shrimp is AMAZING! Whenever I come home I request to come here.
(5)
K D.

Amazing! Wow! Try the boudin rolls! Everything we had was great, fried shrimp, dirty rice, fried crawfish, and crawfish etofee!!! If you go to bar area its first come first serve so we avoided having to wait an hour.
(5)
Dean F.

Well we are driving through LA on our way to Ga and decided we wanted to get some Cajun food while we were here. Been here 20 minutes and let's just say I am hoping the food will be better than the service. Well just finished dinner and I do say the food was great. Very fresh oysters and fish. Could have been a little more with the seasoning but all in all, very good. Wish I could say the same about the service. Not sure if Lauren was having a bad day our not, but whenever we needed anything we had to hunt her down and call her over. Always had attitude while helping us. Hope this is not the norm with the rest of the help.
(3)
John G.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Baton Rouge. It is very family friendly but also a great place to entertain business clients if you do not mind having to wait for a table. The food and service is excellent. Be sure to try the chargrilled oysters for an appetizer - even if you do not like raw oysters you will most likely really enjoy these and crave them again several weeks later!
(5)
Jim K.

I absolutely love eating here. Not fancy, a little touristy, but try the Duck Gumbo and you might think you went to heaven!
(5)
Naveed B.

I love Parrain's. The easiest way to describe it is as a more upscale Chimes which makes a lot of sense, since they have the same owners. I love the gumbo, boiled shrimp, and the bbq shrimp. I'm allergic to fish, so I've never had any of the fish before, but my friend swears by The Delacroix. They also have an excellent beer list(which also should not be surprising considering their Chimes pedigree).The service and the atmosphere are great too. Parrain's is definitely one of the best seafood restaurants in the city.
(5)
Karen D.

They don't accept reservations, but you can generally find a table on the patio. Came with 2 friends and we ordered gumbo and the whole shebang (fried shrimp, stuffed shrimp, oysters, alligator, hush puppies, dirty rice, and hush puppies. Crazy tasty and southern! Service was slow, but we enjoyed the experience.
(4)
Wade H.

I've been here a number of times, and I haven't been disappointed once. Also, if you get a chance, try their grilled duck breast.
(5)
Christopher E.

Fantastic food and worth the wait for a table! Wait wasn't even as bad as they predicted. Dishes I tried : chargrilled oysters, fried green tomatoes w/crawfish remoulade, crawfish Ã©touffÃ©e, fish ponchatrain and fish w/creole mustard (can't remember their special name...) each dish better than the next. If you like mayo based coleslaw, theirs is fantastic. I went for lunch, then brought friends back for dinner same day! Don't miss this one when you're in Baton Rouge.
(5)
Ann S.

We had eaten here before and made a special stop on a recent road trip to eat there again. Everything was fine until I reached to move my plate and there was sticky chewing gum just below the rim. We called a waitress over who had to find our waitress. She eventually came to find out what I needed, brought a clean plate, and basically dumped my lunch on it. She was mad about the dishwasher, and wanted to show the plate to the manager. No offer of a new order even though mine had gotten cold waiting for service. I wrote it off to the fact that the waitress was young and not well trained in customer service. I asked to see a manager, but apparently he or she had left and no one was left in charge, even though they had a packed restaurant. No attempt at restitution was made, no concern for my comfort, and by the time a fresh plate was brought (not a fresh order, just a plate), I had lost my appetite. We will not bother going back.
(1)
HW Y.

Came here from a recommendation from the locals. It was ok... Ordered all the best they had to offer, but nothing was really that impressive. But it was definitely matching the price range, and considering that i am not in California, four stars.
(4)
Rikki B.

One of my favorite seafood places. The food is always great, and service is too. The only time that was questionable was when the waiter asked how we wanted our chicken cooked. When I asked what he meant he said "you know, rare, medium rare, well done..." We said well done please. Chicken came out just fine haha. Otherwise, never had a problem or issue. Great food,great prices, and great ambience
(5)
Christopher W.

Stopped in to get some seafood in BR and this is a great stop. The food in moderately priced but very high quality. I recommend getting the specialties specifically the pontchatrain or delacroix both are excellent. The chargrilled oysters looked ok but they are not traditional New Orleans style and they don't have the yummy french bread like we have. Don't forget to order a soup because the soup are phenomenal. Overall I had a wonderful experience.
(5)
Samantha A.

Chargrilled oysters are the bomb dot com. Like, it's literally been 3 1/2 years since I ate here, and I still get cravings for the suckers.
(5)
Casey B.

Boudin Balls, crab and shrimp au gratin, and the seafood stuffed French toast...dang! even the coleslaw is to die for. Delicious food, good service.
(5)
Rick H.

Stopped for lunch in the way to Houston and was pleased with the experience. Hush puppies appetizer is a a good starter but could use a few more on the plate. The po-boy bread was great and came with a lot of fries. Wife had the gumbo and a salad which were reportedly "good". Server, Patrick, was on the spot with everything we needed without being over bearing. Worth a stop.
(4)
Pedro S.

It was packed The have a good ambiance I tried the black alligator or something like that and it was a bit salty
(4)
Morgan E.

My husband and I are visiting from South Carolina and have been told by multiple people to visit this establishment. We are so happy we listened because it was amazing! We will definitely be returning for more very soon! We started with the catfish fingers appetizer which we were both in awe of. The catfish was so light and fluffy it just melted in our mouths. I had the andouille encrusted fresh fish and he had the 12 oz ribeye. Before I left I ordered the white chocolate bread pudding for later and it was the best! Can't wait to go back and try more!!!!
(5)
Randy L.

Yesterday Chimes East and today Parrains. Food tasted more fresh here. We ordered BBQ shrimp and BBQ drum and hush puppies. Both entrees were seasoned well and very tasty and flavorful. Also the portions of each entree was large---all positive. We also ordered 1 cherry coke---that's back to the future right??--and it was spot on.
(4)
Terri W.

Obviously Parrain's already has hundreds of terrific reviews, so I doubt I could say anything that hasn't already been said. This place is wonderful! Great atmosphere, great staff, delicious food, decent prices. I would travel to Baton Rouge just to eat here. In fact, I'm counting the days until I can! There's nothing better than good Cajun food and it's hard to come by where I live. I'm jealous of the locals!
(5)
Arlene G.

Good, but not the best. Have eaten here many times...never found myself running back.
(3)
Diane L.

Great seafood restaurant! There is lots of indoor seating arranged in separate areas making it feel as if you are in another room. It keeps you from feeling like everyone is crammed into one room. There is also a great side porch for outside eating which is very enjoyable. The food is ver good. I recommend the oysters on the half shell, fried oysters, oyster poboy, fried catfish and great hush puppies!
(5)
Mister C.

Staff is awesome (Katie, I'm looking at you!), the food is fantastic and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Eat: Chargrilled Oysters! We've had chargrilleds everywhere in NOLA and BR and these are the best. You can't go wrong. Turtle Soup! Delicious and filling, almost worth ordering just for the buttered bread. If you wanna indulge in something fried, this a good place to be. They do it really well.
(5)
Arlene R.

This place was delish. The duck fish, pinot grigio and dirty rice was fantastic. Waiting to go Again
(5)
Keith J.

The front desk clerk recommended this restaurant the Yelp reviews are really good so I decide to give it a try. I travel for a living and I'm usually out a hundred fifty nights or more per year this is definitely a highlight. I would say run don't walk and enjoy your food you won't have better service or better tasting authentic Cajun food. I did not get a chance to eat any but the oysters were huge. My plate the whole shebang had catfish, stuffed shrimp, regular shrimp hush puppies, gumbo, coleslaw, french fries, craw fish and dirty rice. All fried to perfection and not a drop of grease on the plate. I'm seriously thinking about going there tomorrow for lunch.
(5)
Linda P.

Thank you fellow Yelpers for recommending this wonderful authentic cajun creole restaurant! I am on a cross country road trip and rely on you for guidance of where to eat in places that I am unfamiliar with and you never cease to disappoint me! I am eternally grateful to all of you! That said, I followed your advice and hightailed it to Parrain's for lunch while I was trekking across I10 on my way to California. And what a delightful lunch it was! We had amazing oysters on the half shell (My only regret is that we got there on Wednesday. Tuesdays are half price Oyster day...) They were some of the largest, most succulent oysters that I have ever seen in my life! We sampled a cup of the gumbo which was homemade,spicy and delicious. Then ordered the Blackened Shrimp Remoulade salad. A half dozen JUMBO spicy shrimp on a bed of fresh greens and remoulade dressing to die for! The happy hour isn't bad either! $3 local brews and a buck off the house wine! Needless to say on our way back to our home state in FL we will be sure to include another stop at this lovely establishment. Btw, the ambiance is quaint Louisiana Bayou seafood shack.... Just perfect!
(5)
L P.

The hostess who greeted me was not very friendly, but she did explain the paging text system which was nice. Most places don't, they assume the patron is already familiar. I had a drink at the bar while waiting for the others in my party. I was greeted immediately and the bartenders who served me were friendly and efficient. I didn't enjoy the drink- Summer Catch. It was pretty tasteless. I was quoted 15-20 wait and I was paged to be seated within 15 minutes, so that was great. Here comes the negative, and why I gave them two stars... The food was terrible. We ordered a variety of apps and entrees because we had never dined there. Chargrilled oysters- not good. Too much oregano or rosemary? Tastes like Italian seasoning and the cheese on top was rubbery. There was no lemon or garlic flavor which I was expecting. Stuffed mushrooms- nearly inedible due to the salt content. I like my food well seasoned, but this was overkill and it continued with the entrees. The hushpuppies were the only app I liked. Entrees- andouille encrusted drum was not good. The sauce had large pieces of garlic that weren't cooked enough. The side of mashed potatoes had sugar in them. I noticed a sweet taste in a lot of the sauces and sides. This was not good. The pasta barely had seafood and the andouille cream sauce lacked flavor. It also had a sweet taste which was unpleasant. I will say that the linguine was perfectly cooked- too bad the sauce wasn't good. And then there was the Whole Shebang- fried platter. Gumbo- salty and very herbaceous. Not my cup of tea. The shrimp and fish were well cooked, but the oysters were soggy and so was the gator which tasted like frozen chicken bites. We did like the dirty rice, but the waffle cut sweet potato fries weren't even cooked. We finished with the flourless chocolate cake which was dry and filled with nuts- I wish I had known about that before I ordered it. The server was really great (Laycyn) and I must say the food came out on time, except for the dinner salads- those took a little longer. I really wish we had enjoyed the food. I don't know that I'll be back, but if I do decide to give it another shot, I will NOT be ordering those dishes again.
(2)
Spencer R.

A great spot to have Sunday brunch. Grits and grillades along with 2 double mimoses = winning. Nice covered outdoor area as well.
(4)
Kelly M.

Came here after George's ran out of gumbo :( The restaurant itself was FREEZING! so we decided to dine on the ample patio even though it was rainy. The breezeway helps with the cigarette smoke. Started with the Crab & Crawfish Au Gratin. Rich, delicious cheesy goodness with French bread-like toast points. Oysters & seafood gumbo were on par. Love the pistolette style mini baguette. Will be back, Parrain's. Gotta go- storm moving in! Thanks for the great service, Shelby!
(4)
Ben C.

Awesome service and the best cajun food I've ever head (and I have eaten tons of cajun). Had the augratin appetizer and the andoiulle for the main meal. Everything from the bread, to the fish was AMAZING. And i dont usually give compliments like that very easy.
(5)
Amy C.

I have dined here a total of three times now, twice for dinner and once for lunch. The crab and corn bisque is a must have, whether in the cup size as an appetizer, or a bowl of it for your meal, which is what I did the time I went for lunch. By far the best I've ever had. It is creamy and flavorful, chock full of crab meat and corn, and seasoned just right. The next best thing is the individual French loaf that accompanies it. Warm and tender with a crunchy outer crust and a soft inside, the butter is baked right into it. On my first dinner outing, I had the pick two with fried shrimp and thin cut catfish. The shrimp were large and butterflied, fried to perfection with a crunchy batter that was seasoned just right. (I know I keep going there about the seasoning, but it's a big deal with me. Although a native of south Louisiana, I am not big on super spicy food, and I dislike places that employ too heavy a hand with the seasoning in our native dishes. People who want more spice can always add it with Tabasco or Tony Chachere's, but those of us who don't care for it don't appreciate having our tongues burned.) The catfish was true to its claim of being thin cut and had a delicious cornmeal coating. The platter came with fries, hush puppies, and dirty rice. You also got a choice of salad or coleslaw. The salad was okay - iceberg lettuce with a few cherry tomatoes, croutons, and your choice of dressing. On my next dinner visit, today, I tried the special of the day - blackened shrimp Alfredo. I was disappointed that the relatively good sized portion of pasta only came with six shrimp and the shrimp weren't that big, not like the fried ones I'd had on a previous visit. That said, the dish was good and had plenty of flavor. The pasta was a linguine rather than a fettuccine and had plenty of the flavorful cream sauce. The shrimp was blackened nicely and again, spiced perfectly. There was the choice of salad or coleslaw, and the dish came with another of the heavenly French loaves. I've only ever had iced tea to drink here, but there is a full bar. They also have numerous beers, both on tap and in bottles, which always makes my husband happy. I'm always too full to have dessert, but they offer three - white chocolate bread pudding, chocolate chip pecan pie, and a cheesecake.
(5)
Kay T.

We were sat very quickly and service was awesome. Our server, Heather, was new but she did a wonderful job. The food was outstanding. My grandson had the pork chop (picky eater) but he ate everything on his plate. Coleslaw and dirty rice was out of this world! No dessert but I'm sure it would have been good!
(5)
Mike K.

Four of us from New York had dinner here and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had smoked oysters for an appetizer and I had the grilled drum fish for a main. Both were delicious, and the cole slaw side was the best ever. The service was prompt and very friendly. What more can you ask? We would definitely do it again!
(4)
Jessica P.

We came here for the fresh raw oysters! We came during half price Tuesday and ordered 3 dozen oysters and a purple haze. The check came out to about $20. The oysters are large and juicy. Definitely recommend.
(5)
Dominica G.

Enjoyed a date night here last night. We sat at the bar while we waited for a table. The text-you-when-your-table-is-ready option is convenient too. While at the bar we had a order of chargrilled oysters which were made right in front of us. The margarita was so so. My bf enjoyed the local beer selection. The oysters were good and fresh, but could've been cleaned a little better. Got a little grit in mine. Once sat, our service was nice and prompt. I got the andouille-crusted fish with a salad. The salad came with a sweet vinaigrette which turned out to be a nice treat. My main dish was amazing! I wish I had a bigger tummy capacity to finish it. The fish was fresh, and the sauce was sinly. The mashed potatoes were yummy. They had the perfect tinge of garlic. My bf got the seafood platter with fish and stuffed shrimp. He was given the choice of full filets or thinner filets. I thought that was a nice option for the picky consumer. We finished the evening with the white chocolate bread pudding. It was nice and moist but a little too rich for my buds. Overall, I will be back and recommend this eatery to others. Keep it up Perrain's!
(5)
Brad D.

My favorite BR menu. Great seafood menu. Great portions at a very descent price. They consistently hit a home run on every trip.
(5)
Carolyn D.

lord i must say we were referred here by a family member. the food lived up to the hype. the service bwa out standing addison was our waittress and she did an excellent job. please if you are in the area please stop by.
(5)
Perry E.

We were in the town for the night. I had already struck out with my wife because I couldn't find Radio Bar. She was totally turned off by my terrible sense of direction. Luckily, Parrains saved the day. We started off with Gator and a drink. The gator was fried perfectly and the sauce it came with was amazing. I had the Delacroix. The shrimp and fish was cooked just right. And...that sauce...oh. my. God. Just get it. My wife also loved it. Thanks Parrains for taking me from a zero to a hero. Protip: Get the hush puppies. It's what the kids would classify as "dank. "
(4)
Zylo L.

This is the fried shrimp I've been waiting for my whole life. Lightly coated fresh butterflied shrimp that tasted buttery and perfect. Their cole slaw with peanuts is really great and the cajun fries, dirty rice, and hush puppies I got with my platter were really tasty too. This was the best meal I had during my whole New Orleans trip and I'm still dreaming about that shrimp. They get really busy, so get there early if you want a seat and a server who's not too frazzled.
(5)
Maxwell W.

Just a really nice place! They had a bit of a wait, so we checked out the bar. It's the same menu as to be seated by hostess. 6-8 tables inside and the same outside. Sat outside, cool scene! Delicious food, great waitress. Will be back.
(5)
Andrea A.

I travel to Baton Rouge at least two times a year for work, and if possible, I try my hardest to stop at Parrain's for a meal. This is the best restaurant in Baton Rouge, hands down. Every time I've been I receive great service and the food is delicious!
(5)
David S.

The service was excellent. We were seated quickly and the server came by often to fill our water glasses. I had the Boudin Balls as an appetizer, and then the corn and crab bisque soup with a catfish po-boy sandwich. The food was delicious. The restaurant itself has a wonderful wrap around porch with weathered wood siding which gives it an authentic southern Louisiana feel. I would highly recommend this restaurant to travelers passing through Louisiana who are looking for good seafood.
(5)
Travis H.

Really, Really bad customer service. Called to make a reservation for 17, a touring senior group from California. The gal who answered the phone told me they were not taking reservations Friday night because of the graduation at LSU, and I should try online to find somewhere else to eat. When I asked for her advice, since we were from California, she again suggested online and then got off the phone. That is the rudest I have ever been treated. Will be alerting my other travel agents to BEWARE!
(1)
Venessa S.

I eat here every time I'm in Baron Rouge. The good is consistently delicious. The have all my favs...poboys, friend seafood, etouffee, and shrimp, crab, crawfish pasta. I could eat here every day! I can't think of a better place in Baton Rouge to get seafood! The parking lot always looks packed, but the have plenty of seating inside. The staff is super friendly and accommodating.
(5)
Benedicte R.

Nice restaurant. Food was delicious. We shared the whole shebang: it covered a few dishes. Was enough for 2 French ladies with small appetite. Got to taste alligator, stuffed shrimps, hush puppies, oysters and gumbo. The price was awesome and the coleslaw was also very good! Recommend this place!
(4)
Maria Y.

I dont know what the hype is about but this place is just ok. The fried whole hen tasted burnt, and the oysters werent fresh. The whole menu of this restaurant is nothing special. Typical seafood place, I have tried better ones.
(2)
Christy A.

Stopped in on the drive back for New Orleans, the appetizer of crab & crawfish au gratin was to die for! Seemed like a pretty popular place, super good!
(5)
Lissa M.

The food was good. It was crowded, which is always a good sign. The portions are huge!! The staff was friendly. Overall good experience but nothing to brag about. I had the stuffed shrimp and my friend had the fried shrimp and fish.
(3)
Aj W.

Very good! I loved everything got the sample platter had a good sample of everything. Get the coleslaw it's to die for!! The service is good. It's busy so come early!!
(5)
Daniel P.

This place is my new favorite stop on the way from Houston to New Orleans! Their food is phenomenal! Their gumbo is amazing. They prob have the best fried boudin balls I have ever had! Their crawfish Ã©touffÃ©e is out of this world! Definitely worth a stop!
(5)
Robert M.

little tricky to find off Perkins Rd, but then further back in the lot, a rather old looking building. inside: brightly lit with a long bar...where I sat., and ample tables/chairs. good selection of beer and as it was a Tues. there was a special (1/2 off) on all oyster dishes, inc. raw , a dz. of which I had (and, found a good sized pearl). they were plump, fresh tasting. I selected the blackened drum with veg. instead of dirty rice and it was plentiful and very good. service people were friendly, helpful, efficient. if you are staying in one of the hotels along college/constitution this is a short hop away, locally owned and a much less expensive place than ruth chris steakhouse. I would definitely go back again, and am only sorry I ate elsewhere the only other night I was in BR. happy trails
(5)
Michael O.

Ok this place is the real deal for oysters. I had a nice IPA and a dozen raw. They were just as an oyster should be, cool, briney, buttery and plump. I had them at the bar an watched them get shucked. Fantastic. I was in town for business and I knew I would probably be coming back so I decided to try ACME for the second dozen just to compare. No Comparison. I sat at the bar at ACME and ordered a beer and a dozen raw. The oysters made it to me before the beer. I assume they had them already shucked waiting to go. It's amazing how different the ACME oysters were. They weren't terrible but the were almost a little warm, flat and didn't have that nice briney liquid like freshly shucked oysters from Parrain's. Not to mention they were a $1.50 more a dozen at ACME. I guess there was a reason It took me about 10 minutes to find a parking spot at Parrain's and I was able to park right outside ACME. I also saw on the menu that Tuesday nights are half price oyster. I can't wait to come back and eat here again.
(4)
Autumn H.

This really is a great place! The only issue I've ever had here is parking. They are always so busy; if you find a spot buy a lottery ticket! It's your lucky day! I have no complaints about the food or the service. I recommend the gumbo, oysters (raw or chargrilled), seafood po-boys and catfish Acadiana (off the top of my head). Also, if you get a salad with your entree; always get the house dressing. It's a pepper jelly vinaigrette and it's amazing!
(5)
Rebecca L.

Everything was great here from the service to the food.
(4)
Natasha G.

Immediately after flying in to Baton Rouge from Rhode Island, feeling incredibly hungry and craving something local-tasting, Yelp led me to Parrain's. Coming in and seeing the entire waitstaff decked out in LSU colors, I knew things were about to get real. The service was polite but not really warm (so much for Southern hospitality) -- the waitresses all seemed to be students. I ordered a platter of the chargrilled oysters, a cup of gumbo, and a side of dirty rice. It was a crowded day at the restaurant and they brought out my food surprisingly quickly. But, on to the food. The gumbo was tasty, filling, and chock full of dozens of tiny sweet shrimp. The chargrilled oysters surprised me: delicious, hot, slathered in butter and savory flavor... incredibly delicious on the buttered bread and great with the dirty rice, too. The flavor was big and the food was perfectly nourishing after a long trip. I wish I had gotten one of the seafood platters, too, since those looked terrific, but perhaps I will find myself back in Baton Rouge sometime soon...
(4)
Paul N.

First restaurant I tried after moving to Baton Rouge. This place seems busy all the time. The portions are humongous. Quality and taste are definitely there. Service was good especially since they were so busy. I got lost in the restaurant. There are so many rooms. Overall great experience!
(5)
Naluck U.

The turtle soup taste and look like chili. The pork lion plate was excellent. The batter shrimp plate was good. The best of all is the boiling shrimp appetizers. That dish surprised me. Definitely, the boiling shrimp dish is my favorite.
(5)
Vincent Y.

This place is really tasty. Great bar, great people, lively, and most importantly delicious food! I've been here twice and enjoyed all of their seafood. From the bacon wrapped shrimp to the nutty Cole slaw to their blue cheese salad to their oysters (charbroiled or raw) to their vermilion. The service could use a but of snappiness but had they not taken so long, I would've missed this crazy woman giving her bf a lapdance on the bar.
(4)
Wrenny C.

Ok, so we drove from Austin to Rehoboth and decided to stop at this place for lunch. I'm 12. And even I know this place could step it up a notch. I'm basing my review on the po'boys. The bread was cheap and the only sauce options were mayo and ketchup. It wasn't terrible, but with all the raving reviews I thought I needed to say something. Also maybe it's amazing, but po'boys aren't their specialty.
(3)
Sarah T.

Such an interesting place! Plenty of space and very attentive staff. Always busy but the wait in never really really long. Great place to meet friends from out of town and share a taste of the local cuisine.
(4)
Hannah L.

Excellent always. The only downside ever is waiting, but even then, you don't have to wait too long. The chargrilled oysters are phenomenal. In fact, they are so awesome that I didn't think I could eat oysters if they weren't fried. Then I had theirs. The service is perfectly on point. They have a HUGE beer selection. Draft and bottled. All of their plates are very reasonably priced and filling. I've been surprised every time I got the bill, expecting it to be more expensive based on the quality of the food. Desserts are great, too. My roommate ordered the chocolate chip pecan pie because I was iffy about trying it, and it was great. The bread pudding is amazing as well. It was very warm and fluffy and covered in the white chocolate sauce. If you're ever having a bad day, just go to Parrain's and it'll turn that frown upside down.
(5)
Kevin R.

After asking around about great places to eat in Baton Rouge three different people recommended Parrain's and I'm glad they did. Started off with one of the many beers they have on tap mostly from local or regional brewers. For my meal I had the red snapper ponchartrain. The absolutely fresh fish was perfectly prepared with a delectable sauce of a type of crawfish hollandaise served alongside of garlic mashed red potatoes and house made coleslaw...all sides were simply delicious. Great atmosphere and stellar service make this an absolute go to when in Baton Rouge.
(5)
Corey B.

Stopped here because of Yelp and was NOT disappointed. The atmosphere is very casual and has a sort of swamp cabin interior, which I love because it reminds me of camps on the lakes and rivers here in Louisiana. Service was attentive and friendly without being overbearing. Our table ordered the Eggplant Pontchartrain and hushpuppies for appetizers. The eggplant was perfectly fried and the sauce was seasoned well. They didn't have crabmeat for the topping like normal because the price of crabs has been expensive but I appreciated that they warned us of this before ordering and they replaced it was good-sized shrimp and didn't skimp on the amount of shrimp. We also got the Delacroix (butter cream sauce over grilled mahi mahi with jumbo shrimp on top) the Andouille encrusted black drum and the Maurepas (black drum filet meuniere with seasoned pecans). We all shared and every single plate was delicious. The food's a little pricy if you're paying for a whole family but thw portions are generous and the food is so good. I not only recommend this restaurant for others, I'll be going there again when I'm heading back through Baton Rouge.
(5)
Erika G.

Love this place! Have gone here with the family since I was little, always over filling myself with the amazing bread! The prices are good and the ambience Is great, the service is pretty fast also even on a busy night. This is a good first date option as well, although parking is limited so get there early. It's close to LSU also which is good when I need to grab something quick.
(4)
AJ J.

My favorite restaurant in Baton Rouge. Each visit is always a great experience. The charbroiled oysters are the best I have ever tasted and the bartender is always generous with the alcohol (def a plus). I would definitely recommend all seafood lovers to visit Parrain's.
(5)
Collette C.

This place was awesome!!! Way more casual than I had expected which was fine just wasn't expecting it. I got the signature alligator martini .... Blea! But that isn't their fault. I am not into sweet stuff that much. We got the sausage and boudain for appetizer which was good. They had several sauces that were good. My husband wouldn't let me get the crawfish pie which is the only reason I wanted to go but oh well..... We got the chef special which was blackened fish , some grits and I forgot what else. It was awesome though! I would definitely go back and not get so dressed up next time. The service was great. Each waiter has an assistant so that makes it good. It is way smaller than I had imagined as well. We got there at 6:30 and it was full. From them on there was a wait.
(4)
Vasanth B.

I'm another out-of-towner, just like Tara Q., who came in for a business trip today and had lunch at Parrain's. My work will not be bringing me to Baton Rouge regularly which is unfortunate because Parrain's is one of the best Cajon/Creole places I've had since I visited New Orleans last year. One of my lunch companions is a local who ordered two appetizers. I tried the Boudin balls and fried alligator. The fried alligator was surprisingly tender and delicious. The Boudin was even better - perfectly fried with well seasoned breading/crust, rich boudin filling and a remoulade-type thick sauce on the side. Fantastic! Another recommendation from our companion was The Ponchartrain. The fish was perfectly fried with an amazon caper Hollandaise on top. The mashed potatoes, while delicious, just filled me up too much because I wish I could have finished the fish by that point. Now I know where I am eating again if I happen to be in Baton Rouge soon.
(4)
Lauren S.

Amazing seafood. The crab and crawfish au gratin is to die for. The chargrilled oysters so good. The salads are pretty weak, but that's not why you come to a place like this anyway. All the fish dishes are wonderful, the sauces are just right. The prices are reasonable, the servings big, I will be back anytime I'm in BR. Another reason to love this city.
(4)
Dee B.

Parrains was the first place we ate when we arrived in Baton Rouge. The main complaint with their food is that is overly salty. Everyone at our table complained of their food being too salty. I did enjoy my corn soup, but my aunt's turtle soup was definitely all salt. My cousin convinced me to order the oyster po'boy. It wasn't the right choice for me. I'm sure that if I was a fan of oysters it would have been good, but there was just too happening with the sandwich and I eventually pulled the top half of the bread off then just tried to eat the oyster. I was stuffed and couldn't finish it. Perhaps the soup filled me up. I would give some of their options a try and hope they didn't go heavy handed on the salt.
(3)
Lupe R.

I really liked the food. We ordered alligator, Ã©touffÃ©e, Turtle soup, and duck breast. The food was really good! The service was fast and the waiter was attentive. We can with a big group and all of us were happy. We definitely recommend this place!
(5)
Mark S.

Yes yes and ya don't stop. What's it what's it what's it all about? Let's turn this $#&@* party out! Fried softshell crab is amazing. Put a little more seafood on top with a little drizzle drazzle and it's the best. Rustic dining room reminds me of being on the bayou. It's all good and reasonably priced. My softshell crab dinner was $18.95. Get some!
(4)
Linda R.

Daaaaaaanngggg.....good food for my last night in Louisiana! This place is deeelicious. Reviews about this place were spot on. You have to get the fish specialty (first one in their menu). Also, the two soups they have on the menu, gumbo and sweet corn, were deeeelicious. And the charred oysters were yum-o! Seriously, good stuff. Now I tried the cornish hen and I wish I had gone with trying the etouffe. I thought it was just alright BUT the dirty rice was totally awesome! I mean seriously, if they laid off the salt a tad, it was just sooooo good. i've never had dirty rice like that before...some greens and some meat. Yum! Service was good, however, the hostess needs to come off a bit friendlier. One was OK, but another had a "don't bother me" look. So that wasn't very welcoming. The waiter was really nice and checked up on us and refilled our drinks often. It was kind of hard to find the place because they don't have a sign that says Parrain and if they did then I missed it. But it was a building with two different establishments. Weird. But just follow your gps and you won't go wrong. We parked in the back. The front lot was packed. Happy eating everyone!
(4)
Beth C.

Bad customer service!!! Very rude hostess!!!!!!! Hopefully the food is still good. We will see.......
(2)
Connor H.

Chargrilled oysters are awesome. 1/2 price regular oysters on Tuesdays as well, can't beat that. Will definitely come here again when I'm in town.
(5)
Janniece G.

Disappointed after having heard so many great things about Parrain's. Don't get me wrong, the chargrilled oysters were good, but definitely not worth the 50 minute wait. I'm guessing our server forgot to ring them in, but he never even stopped to make sure we were ok. Not the best first impression.
(2)
Jenna M.

This is one of the best seafood restaurants in Baton Rouge. It is just the right combination of cozy atmosphere, excellent food, reasonable prices and superb service. The turtle soup with sherry was delicious, the salmon over spinach was grilled to perfection, juicy but not too buttery. The food going to other tables also looked delicious... gratin looked so good, I wanted to make friends with neighboring table so I could try some! The recommendations from the server were also very helpful. Will definitely come back and try other dishes.
(5)
Korene D.

Fantastic charbroiled oysters. Then ordered the Pontchartrain. It was meh. There were bones in the fosh, or shells in the crab. The sauce had great flavors. Didn't care for the mashed potatoes. Ordered a side of asparagus and it was so good. Perfectly cooked. Great seasonings. Parents split the oyster po boy, and had more than enough each. Everything seemed good, I just unfortunately didn't care for my main course.
(3)
S B.

Passing through Baton Rouge, we looked for a well reviewed restaurant for supper. Settling on Cajun/Creole fair, we chose to try Perrians seafood. It's very easy to find off the exit, has ample parking and a charming appearance. The inside is a massive labyrinth - tons of seating and lots of wait staff to go along with it. There were multiple, big birthday bashes going on and several tables surrounded by large groups of people enjoying themselves. Service was fast - seated quickly, drinks right away, appetizer and entrees one after another. The food is classic, southern fare - typical, large portions. All traditional (though I've never had peanuts in slaw before) and delicious. We tried a platter that included slaw, salad, hush puppy's, fries, dirty rice, and fried catfish as well as a crawfish/shrimp/Tasso linguini entree with crusty, fluffy bread. Everything was good. The beer list is pretty extensive too (side note).
(4)
Ruben A P.

This place is delicous! Decided to stop by here on the way to Houston. Go with the Whole Shebang!!!
(5)
TJ P.

We went for a late night dinner and it was great. The char-grilled oysters are the absolute best I've ever had. I ordered a shrimp platter which was plentiful and very good. The dirty rice was great as well. I can't wait to go back.
(4)
Matthew N.

I tasted 80% of the menu on my one visit driving through Baton Rouge. Everything was so good that I literally had an erection the whole time tasting the wonderful flavors of Louisiana! I'll be back for sure!
(5)
Durelle P.

Landed mid morning last Sunday and was referred to Parrain's for brunch. Honestly, seafood stuffed french toast sounded like an oxymoron, but since it was touted as a local favorite, I took a chance. It was atractively presented, and the sauce meshed well with the crisp, buttery french toast. Very unique brunch menu--obviously a popular place. I was fortunate to arrive a few minutes before 11, so the line for the door was just forming. The place was packed when I left. I'll be back on my next trip!
(4)
Dian X.

Love the friendliness atmosphere here! Food is in big portions. We had the famous chargegrilled oysters, the tomato basil crab soup with salad, and catfish poboys. All of the food is yummy! It's definitely not the place with the healthiest food, but you won't be disappointed.
(4)
Ashlyn H.

Found a worm in my oysters. It wouldn't have been so bad if the manager had come out and apologized but instead he came out telling me how long he's been cooking oysters and owell it happens. The service here was probably the worst I've ever experienced.
(1)
Jackie D.

I've been here many many times, but for some reason, I've waited to review Parrain's - until now. This is THE place that I'll send a guest if they ask me where to eat seafood in Baton Rouge because it's not just a bunch of fried food, they have great variety and solid choices for all types of eaters. Plus it's fancier than staples like the Chimes or Sammy's without being stuffy. To start, I strongly suggest oysters in some way, shape, or form, or the boudin balls. Hint hint these are the same boudin balls that Chimes serves, so you already know they're legendary. The oysters are beyond delectable whether you get them charbroiled, raw (1/2 off on Tuesdays!), or my new favorite, Oysters Bienville. If you want something a bit more simple, go for their onion rings. Not overbreaded, so they are crunchy and delicious! If you haven't filled up on appetizers, go big and try one of their delightful fresh fish dishes. My favorites are the Delacroix, topped with a mustard cream sauce filled with shrimp and green onions, and the Ponchartrain, topped with a caper hollandaise sauce filled with lump crabmeat. What's not to love?!? Both of these are served with grilled or broiled fish, a breath of fresh air in the Baton Rouge seafood restaurant biz that's filled with the fried stuff. As if the fish wasn't enough, these dishes are served with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and a buttery pistolette to sop up all of that delicious sauce. Cue the drool. Regardless if you've lived here forever, or you're just visiting, if you choose Parrain's for your foray into Louisiana seafood, you won't be disappointed!
(4)
Donelle S.

It was fine. I ate there last night because of all of the positive Yelp reviews. Can't say I would go back. I ordered the charbroiled Oysters. The oysters were fresh and meaty, the sauce on top reminded me of gumbo flavors. I thought the sauce overwhelmed what were clearly good oysters, all you can taste is that sauce. I would have been happier ordering them on the half shell. I also ordered the Andouille crusted drum. Liked the fish, not the sauce. The rich super creamy seafood sauce paired with the buttery fish was a bit much. Needed acid maybe? The mashed potatoes had that sweetish premade then warmed up taste to them, additionally, they were not very hot. Ordered the chocolate chip pecan pie. It was good, the chocolate sauce with it is right out of the Hershey's bottle. Server was very friendly and charming, but food came out really slow. Also, I sat in the bar, so the dining room may not be this way, but the server's uniform in the bar consisted of shorts so short and tight they would be at home in a Hooters. My expectations may have been set to high after seeing all of the positive Yelp reviews. Overall the food and everything was fine, but if that is seriously the best the locals have to offer I may stick to Ruth's Chris or Bonefish on future visits.
(3)
Nikita M.

The service was great here! The bread though?!! Whew. I had to pay that 25 cents a piece for at least 4 to go! We ended up getting the whole shebang and it was a lot of food. Pretty well priced even though most places in Baton Rouge average around 25 dollars for an entree. I loved the ambiance and this place is big, and the food comes out fast. We also ordered the onion rings which is a huge serving! For 7 dollars it was a great price, we couldn't even finish it! If you are thinking of going here don't hesitate. You are going to love it!
(4)
Darren H.

Love hanging out in the Hammerhead Bar. Great beer selection, the oysters are always fresh and the bartenders address you by name. I've eaten my way across the menu and you can't go wrong with anything you choose. There are several specialty dishes and all of the tried and true favorites that you'd expect to find at a seafood place in Louisiana. My favorite is The Ponchartrain which is fresh fish topped with crabmeat and caper hollandaise. Even the salads are great here. Make sure you try the Pepper Jelly house dressing. The atmosphere is casual. Perfect for families, work get togethers or an evening with our significant other. Some people feel that the price is a little above average but it's worth it. Give this place a shot and you'll definitely be back!
(5)
Barry G.

Absolutely amazing! I grew up in Acadiana but moved away A LOOONG time ago. Ordered the Turtle soup as an app and so many amazing memories kept coming back as a child having dinner at my grand parents. For the entree I went with the andouille encrusted fish and WOW is all I can say. My only regret is not finding out what kind of fish was served. I will be eating here again but hopefully I won't be sitting around a bunch of families that are tied to their electronic leashes. It truly upsets me to see entire families playing on their stupid iPhones instead of enjoying quality time over a great meal!
(5)
MichelAngelo D.

Very popular place, wait time on Friday was between 45-90 mins depending on the size of your group. We ended up grabbing the only three sits at the bar. We had a great view of the oyster grilling station. The blue cheese dressing on the salad is made in house and the best I have tasted in a long time. The tuna was absolutely perfect and the taste outstanding. The shrimp was awesome once you get over the head-on experience. The server/bartender, Savannah was extremely attentive to our dining needs. We are looking forward to our return
(5)
Kendra J.

To die for! Every thing was exceptional, even the bread and potatoes! Alligator appetizer is a must have!
(5)
Nico M.

Parrain's is a nice seafood restaurant that can accommodate small to medium sized groups. The food is enjoyable, but the service is hit or miss. We have gotten exceptional service and at other times it's been neglectful. Either the servers don't have the experience or they are overwhelmed by the constant busyness of the restaurant. Noise level is medium to loud, so be sure to ask if there are any 'quiet spots' if available. Back to the food-- OMG! It's flavorful, cooked well and presented well. Appetizers are on-point and desserts are delicious. This is one of my favorite places to frequent. P.S. I know this is a predominantly seafood restaurant, but if you order the Whole-Fried Cornish Hen-- YOU WILL LOSE YOUR MIND!!
(3)
Sonia S.

I've been to Parrain's three times now, but didn't review because the first 2 occasions were special events. I recently went back and sat at the bar for a drink and some appetizers on a Thursday evening. The bartender/server was very friendly and pleasant and made my already good experience extra delightful! I had a glass of wine and hushpuppies and both were great (dollar off wine during happy hour!). My companion had beer and french fries (fried to perfection). We hung around for a while chatting and enjoying the atmosphere, and have already made plans to go back! I will go ahead and mention the food from the first two times since it included more than appetizers- I had vegetable pasta both times and both the pasta and bread were delicious!! (I realize that this review may be somewhat unhelpful because I'm a vegetarian who doesn't eat seafood, but I had to let y'all know what a great experience I had!)
(5)
Stevie H.

This is a pretty good seafood place. We got Oysters Bienville to start. I thought they were pretty good but as with oysters, they were occasionally gritty, which kind of throws me off. I felt they could have been cleaned a little better. Still, the flavors were good. I ordered some fish dish, as did my boyfriend. Both were good but the hollendaise sauce mine was covered in was a little lacking. It tasted like it was from a jar and was literally covering every square inch of fish on my plate. I scraped it off and ate about half of it. My boyfriend's was similar but with a darker, gravy-style sauce (the exact name escapes me). It was very different from mine but again, I felt there was too much sauce. I think I'm in the minority on not liking dishes to be covered in some cream-based sauce so I can't really say much. It was good, just extremely rich and heavy. We came around 9 (they close at 10) so I was a little put off by all the noisy closing preparations going on around me. Still, the food was nice and our server was attentive and courteous (aside from being a little awkward). I probably wouldn't choose this place again for myself but I wouldn't have any objections if I was with a group that wanted to go.
(3)
David T.

Awesome seafood
(4)
Aki M.

This place made me LOVE cajun food so much! Chargrilled oyster, boudin balls, crab and crawfish au gratin, dirty rice, the delacroix, the pontchartrain....ahhhhh *~HEAVEN~* from start to the end the bell of joy/happiness was ringing in my head!!!
(5)
Mark K.

As a "Yankee" in town for a tradeshow, I got to say there's not too much life in downtown Baton Rouge. Luckily I had a rental car and decided to get an authentic "Cajun" meal. At the advice of the concierge I went to Parrian's as it was the more reasonably priced option, and I'm glad I did. I try to avoid fried food whenever possible, but I lift that avoidance when I get to Louisiana which is about twice per year. Seeing as I hadn't eaten all day I went to work. I started with the fried crocodile and a half order of chargrilled oysters and washed down with one of the many beers on tap. Excellent. Since I was rolling solo I posted up at the bar and got to see the line cooks actually chargrill the oysters. Just awesome. Finished up with a Shrimp Po' Boy and a food hangover. Also per usual was able to drum up some fine conversation with some locals seated next to me at the bar. Excellent time and worth the drive from downtown which really wasn't much of a drive at all!!
(5)
Eduardo U.

Delicious! I just wish that next time its doesn't take an hour to get our food... If there is a next time.
(4)
Jami A.

We really enjoyed our lunch. My husband had a Caesar salad with chicken it was excellent. I had a frozen margarita with my lunch and it was perfect! I had the fried shrimp. Generous portion, that my husband helped me finish, very light batter with just perfect shrimp. Hush puppies were the best ever and, although I normally wouldn't eat the dirty rice under the shrimp, it was incredible. Green chilies and creole seasoning. If we go back I may just get dirty rice!!!! I highly recommend this little gem of a restaurant. Oh! And the service was great.
(5)
Doris D.

They have the best seafood menu in Baton Rouge. We always love Chimes Restaurant and will visit every time we go back home to visit my in laws. However, this time I would like to try Parrain's instead since Yelp rating is 4 stars and my MIL said this restaurant is owned by the owner of Chimes. So, what can go wrong right? The salad Tabasco pepper jelly dressing was amazing with tangy, sweet and spicy flavor. Give me an idea to make my own at home some times soon. Gumbo and corn and crab bisque was so tasty. My entree, andouille crusted fish was incredible. Oh yes, their salad bleu cheese dressing is to die for as raved by my in laws and hubby. Overall, the foods were great, big portion, and reasonably priced. A laid back casual atmosphere with a rustic country feel of it.
(4)
Deanna M.

I ordered the BBQ Black Drum since Black Drum is my favorite fish. I usually catch mine, clean it and cook it so I am fairly picky about any fish I order at a restaurant; particularly if it is something I do well at home. I have to say, this was probably the best piece of fish I have ever been served in a restaurant. It was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was just right. I substitute the garlic mashed potatoes for dirty rice and the potatoes were very good - home made and hand mashed. My meal also came with a salad. I ordered it with the Tabasco Jelly Vinaigrette which sounded delicious, but this turned out to be the only disappointing part of my meal. The salad was limp, bland and stood out like a sore thumb against the rest of the meal. Also, I didn't see a Cesar salad on the menu. Obviously, I am a person who really likes a salad and doesn't consider it to be a time filler between ordering and getting my entree. I dint eat oysters because I dint like looking at the inside (yuk!) but I really wish that I did. At the bar, they grill them on the half shell, add a little cheese and serve them with grilled buttered bread. Tuesday night is half priced oyster night so it was pretty busy. Apparently they are pretty popular. I am leaving Baton Rouge this afternoon, but I may stop by and have the BBQ Black Drum again.
(5)
Theresa M.

Visiting from Dallas! Went to Acme the night before...mediocre. Parrain's is way better! Had a dozen oysters on the half shell, followed by 1/2 and 1/2 crawfish etoufee and fried tails. Outstanding!
(5)
Byoung Kyu S.

I thought it was bit pricey but all the food was excellent. Started off with white bread pudding which was FABULOUS! I would HIGHLY recommend. The 1/2 etouffee and 1/2 tails was good, not great. The tails were on the tiny side and the etouffee could have been bit more saucy. The BBQ drum was very good. It could have been seasoned bit more but the drum was very fresh and the grilled/charred taste comes through with every bite. Crab and Crawfish Au Gratin was awesome! It is cheesy and gooey with plenty of seafood. Excellent way to start off a great meal. The service was great. The girl who waited on us was warm and super friendly.
(4)
Stephanie W.

Delicious chargrilled oysters, fabulous mahi fish entree, and even better white chocolate bread pudding. I'm hungry just thinking about it again! The service was great, especially for our large group!
(5)
David F.

I have been 3 times in the past year and felt ill shortly after leaving each time. On top of that, two of those times the service was horrible. I can only guess that those people giving raves reviews are not really familiar with great food and service.
(1)
Eric B.

This was the best meal I had in Baton Rouge on this trip. This is Cajun Seafood in its best light. I ordered and totally enjoyed the Pontchartrain - PaneÃ©d fresh fish fillet topped with crab meat & caper hollandaise, and served with garlic mashed potatoes. All that was washed down with a couple pints of Andygator Maibock (Abita Brewing). A cold crisp salad with Honey Mustard dressing and hot fresh bread that was also served as a bonus. Gayle would call this a "lick the plate clean" meal, and on top of that I was happy full until past Lunch the next day. The excellent table service was friendly, attentive, prompt, and knowledgeable. And aside from what this meal did to my weight and my cholesterol, the only thing that could have turned out better would have been to have Gayle and I dining together.
(5)
James S.

Excellent! Go for the char grilled oysters. They are grilled on the half shell with a healthy amount of garlic and Parmesan cheese, served with grilled garlic bread that you have to eat no matter what diet you are on. Throw the diet out the window on this one. Only regret is that I couldn't have a glass of red wine with these (since I had a long drive ahead of me) which would have been perfect with the garlic bread and oysters.
(5)
Kim G.

If you like cold food and slow rude service then this is the place for you. The chargrilled oysters were great but everything else was sub par. I spoke to the manager about our 30+ min wait on food, water and rude waiter but he was not much nicer than the waiter. We usually like to try local places and did so on the recommendation of our hotel staff. I received ice cold mashed potatoes so their solution was to microwave my entire plate including the fish. I sent the plate back and the manager said he wouldn't charge us for it. Wow!
(1)
Lyndon C.

While working in Plaquemine I dined at Parrain's a handful of times and never ceased to be satisfied with the quality and piquancy of their Cajun seafood cuisine. The atmosphere is pleasant although a little loud do to the amount of patrons they always seem to have. The service is satisfactory. The food.... outstanding! Try the Chargrilled oysters that are comparable to ACME's. The main courses are..... well..... I won't say "to die for" as I reserve that act for God, Country and Family but you get my drift. I ordered "The Whole Shebang" a couple times and everything on my plate was delectable, right down to the Hush Puppies and Coleslaw which were the best I've ever had! I would highly recommend Parrain's to anyone in the Baton Rouge area looking for tasty seafood. Forget about Mike Anderson's, Parrain's is the shiz...
(4)
Reg Z.

My favorite "casual" cajun place in BR. All the food is solid, nothing mind blowing. The patio is great. Beers are decent.
(4)
Dennis E.

Not sure why there are so many positive reviews. It's pretty average. It was ok. Nothing great. I wasn't overly impressed. There were 4 of us none of us were blown away. It was as good as any chain but nothing spectacular.
(2)
Frank S.

Sit by the bar and you can watch them char-grill your oysters with a wonderful herb, garlic, butter seasoning. excellent!
(5)
Kristine P.

I went to Parrain's based on a recommendation from a coworker who had eaten there before. The ambiance was interesting - lots of random decor from stuffed ducks to small figurines of jazz musicians. I ordered the chargrilled oysters as a starter, the pontchartrain as my entree, and the white chocolate bread pudding for dessert. . The chargrilled oysters were excellent! They were buttery and garlicy and had some parmesan cheese on top. The pontchartrain was just ok. It had a caper hollandaise on top, but I feel like I've had better hollandaise before. The garlic mashed potatoes that came as a side were just ok, as well. I loved the white chocolate bread pudding! The portion was just right and the pudding sat on a small pool of white chocolate sauce. Great texture, and not too sweet. I'd come back for the chargrilled oysters and white chocolate bread pudding!!! Maybe I'd try a different entree?
(4)
Carrie C.

Our family went on a 10 day seafood eating binge/Vacation this November and of all the seafood we had, this place was the best! I can still taste their fried shrimp (which was HUGE). The Crawfish Ett. (sp?) was great also. Loved the hush puppies also. Our next Gulf Coast vacation will be planned a little closer to this place :)
(5)
Jaime D.

I can't wait to go back to Louisiana for Parrains chargrilled oysters! They are grilled to perfection with butter and garlic and cheese and it's served with garlic bread. I put the oysters on the bread and take a bite!!! I wish they would open a Parrains in California!!! See ya when I come back for Mardi Gras!!!
(5)
Jando S.

Parrain's is another fantastic choice in Baton Rouge's many Cajun restaurants. It distinctively reminds me of Prejean's in Lafayette, with a little less touristy vibe and with more of a home-like theme. One of the folks in my group during my first visit here, mentioned this was the only restaurant he'd dine at in the city. I soon understood why after tasting the food. This place is a local's joint, despite its proximity to I-10. The folks dining here screamed Louisiana, all wolfing down their food while having a good time. Prices are reasonable for the portions and the service could use a little brushing up, as they were almost too slow for our group's minimal needs. In short, the food was heavenly. Part of this was fueled by my intense craving for Cajun and the taste was overwhelming enough to overshadow the semi-slow service. Boudin Balls were crispy, with plenty of seafood stuffing. The blackened Alligator Tails were similar to the ones from the Chimes - tender, juicy, and accompanied by this very tangy Hollandaise sauce. Entrees were awesome, the Pecan Crusted Catfish was delicious but their signature dish, "The Pontchartrain" was my favorite of the bunch. It's places like this where everything on the menu is good and justifies many visits back.
(5)
Kasey W.

After having about 35 people recommend Parrain's we decide to make the drive from Thibodaux to Baton Rogue to see what all these crazy Swap People were talking about. The place was packed,the ambiance is inviting, the patio was spacious with plenty of ceiling fans to quell the sticky heat that is Louisiana. Service was decent, the waitress was plenty friendly but didn't look to stoked to be there. We started out with an order of oysters on a half shell...WTF giant super fresh Delicious salty goodness all on a half shell and only about half the price and twice the size as they are in Austin ($9.99 for a full order). A round of charbroiled oysters were next, Drago in New Orleans sets the bar for Charbroiled oysters but these were plenty good and buttery. Layers of piping hot grilled oysters with Parmesan cheese and extra garlic butter, so damn sinful. Next we opted for the fried Alligator, the texture and look screamed chicken but the flavor was one in its own I don't know how to describe it other then GOOD really Good. Our final sample was the Turtle Soup, the waitress said they use Louisianan snapping turtle which made me feel less guilty about eating an innocent sweet little turtle...I mean have you seen those bastards they are scary as hell!! It tasted like a thick Texas Chili with no beans...boo I wanted a turtle-licious experience. The down side is that I was so full I couldn't try any thing else. A great lunch with cold beers and great seafood. I would highly recommend Parrains for a great Louisiana experience LSU!
(4)
Emily M.

Super-yummy seafood. We went for a family member's birthday, and literally everyone at the table loved what they ordered--including a picky two-year-old who gobbled up her fried catfish...the first time she ever tried it! I ordered a mixed platter of fried popcorn shrimp and fried crawfish tails. The crawfish were the standout, as they were fried in a spicy, red-hot sort of batter that was awesome. The sides--fries, hush puppies, and my husband's mashed potatoes, which I, of course, sampled--were all pretty great. He also loved his grilled fish, and the salad with a pepper jelly vinaigrette. Great food; decent service (a tad slow); and a fun, Cajun atmosphere. We'll be back!
(4)
T L.

Crawfish au gratin and 1/2 crawfish Ã©touffÃ©e with 1/2 fried crawfish was excellent! Great service!! Downside: medium well filet came out medium rare & the whole shebang platter could've been better. Worth checking out though.
(3)
Melanie B.

Catfish with crawfish Ã©touffÃ©e was delicious and comes with bread and salad or coleslaw. I got coleslaw to try something new (I usually don't like coleslaw) and this was amazing... Different than any I have tried. I highly recommend.
(5)
Sangwoo A.

Great food and service. Never disappointed. Try crab & corn bisque, seafood pasta, new orleans style BBQ shrimp, crawfish etouffe and 1/2 tail. Steaks are great too. Delicious coleslaw. One of my favorite restaurants, ever.
(5)
Joseph C.

Parrain's is the first place I recommend to anyone visiting or driving through Baton Rouge. I've been here more times than I can count and I've never had a bad experience. Everything I've ever ordered has been good. The food is cooked well and reasonably priced. The drinks are good, too. I don't know how much they have to offer anyone who's allergic to seafood, but if that isn't an issue, I highly recommend eating here.
(5)
Shannon G.

This place was great! We were seated right away, the service was prompt and friendly and the food was very good. We enjoyed the hush puppies, fried alligator, ponchantrain, andouille encrusted fish, and bread pudding, as well as two drinks each. The wine list was not a very good selection if you're a wino, and the frozen marg seemed to be from a machine, but they have a great selection of beer. I'd highly recommend this place.
(4)
Katie W.

When I heard my mom was going to be visiting from out of town, I knew right away where to take her for dinner. From the baggage claim straight to Parrain's! The food is really fantastic, I can't think of anything I've tried that wasn't great. The crawfish Ã©touffÃ©e over catfish is a personal favorite. I usually start with a green salad with Tabasco pepper jelly dressing and end with the chocolate pecan pie... mmmmm, my mouth is watering just typing this! As an added bonus, they also have a nice atmosphere and good service. With restaurant seating, bar seating, and an outdoor patio, you're sure to find just the right spot to suit your mood, although if you're looking for "quiet and intimate", I recommend going at an off-time of day. Expect a bit of a wait on the weekends, too.
(5)
Chris M.

Ok. Chargrilled oysters, really? The food of the gods. Might seem trivial but the best coleslaw on the planet!
(5)
Patrick B.

I gave this because they served me raw fish. Had their special last night(monday 3/17) of grilled Mahi Mahi. My meal came out after everyone else's at my table (about 5 mins). I started eating the mahi mahi got just in about an inch from the outside and noticed pink meat and when I touched it, it was cold. I waited for my server to send it back. They refired my meal but in hindsight I should have not eaten it because I was turned off the meal by the attempted poisoning. This was supposed to be a "grilled" mahi mahi, it wan't. It was pan seared. My first visit here and it was my last. My advice, do not get any kind of special or any fish that's not fried because they don't know how to cook it. I am also giving 1 star because of the service. You would think after getting almost poisoned by raw fish a manager would come by. Nope. If you are traveling through looking for a good seafood place, keep looking. This is not worth your time or risk to your health.
(1)
Butch P.

Very good Cajun Food. Oyster Bienville superb.
(4)
Stan J.

I can not say enough about this spot! When I asked the locals where is a good spot to get some good food, the first thing out their mouth was Parrains! Just to make sure the place was all around good, I ordered at least 4 different dishes and just as many different appetizers.( on separate days of course) Everything was good. If you arrive on a weekend, be prepared for a 2hr wait. Save time and stand by the bar and look to see who's about to leave or finish and hang there. You will get a seat quicker. I always order the alligator bites or the crab claws or both..All I can say is Delicious! Then I order a fish dish ..either the ponchatrain or the Delacroix...Talk about melt in your mouth! The flavors just jump out! During my stay in Baton Rouge, I ate here 6 times in a 3 week period. It was just that good....Original dining - earlier this year
(5)
Celeste E.

if you have a chance to eat here...do it!! amazing! The hen is INCREDIBLE. The bread pudding melts in your mouth. The dirty rice perfectly seasoned and the fish is amazing!!
(5)
Mark S.

I had a first here. After a long wait, which was due to having a large group of 18 and no reservation, we had a wonderful meal. Not only was everything we had including trurtle soup, charbroiled oysters, salad, specialty entrees.prepared perfect, but the service was great. Their sauces and etouffe had perfect consistency and were not overly rich or seasoned. The bloody marys were also excellent! What amazed me most was that they could put out such good food and service while packed! There were several other large groups like ours including one for 50 that sat down just before us. I cant wait to back and try more.
(5)
Chase D.

Food was a little one note. It was good but more traditional than inovative. Main course paring to the sides lacked imagination and didn't have a textural fit. Definitely worth a visit but not going to be a foodie favorite.
(4)
Anne B.

Perfect spot for out if towners looking for reliable Louisiana fare. The bread pudding is DIVINE!!!!!
(5)
Laura V.

Yes! Yes! Yes! I can't give this place enough stars! We had crawfish two ways (fried and etoufee). I've never had crawfish before (we just moved down from NJ) and this was the perfect introduction. Raw oysters on the half-shell were $10.50/dozen. That kind of price is unheard of where I come from. They were fresh and perfect. The turtle soup was so hearty and good. I can say I like turtle now. Service was fantastic, ambiance was just the perfect amount of "rustic". I would live in their kitchen if I could.
(5)
Jody S.

Great food and down home atmosphere. Everything here is fresh and the wait staff are friendly. All the seafood is the best. Everything time I'm in baton rouge, this is my go to spot!
(5)
Dione M.

Great food! Great service! One of the more afordable places to get some good fried food in Baton Rouge.
(4)
Mark W.

I have been to Parrain's several times now since moving to Baton Rouge in August 2013. It is one of my favorite places to eat in the city. The food is excellent, a Louisiana seafood lover's delight. This is the main reason why I come here. The service sometimes can be slightly spotty (messing up orders, not being timely), but never anything strong enough to make me go elsewhere in Baton Rouge for good seafood. I will plan on returning to Parrain's many times in the future...
(4)
Chris Y.

Oddly enough. I'm going to give them a rare bad review. The raw oysters I and my fiancÃ© had a few weeks back were absolutely horrendous, service was bad, and nothing brought to our table seemed fresh. Previous trips had yielded a better experience, but I doubt we'll be coming back....
(1)
Henry L.

Is there a college near here? Great atmoshpere and watched the end of the game here with my kiddos! We had a great time!
(4)
Sandy And Lori B.

Ate there Wed evening at 6pm, go early as it gets crowded fast. We split the Whole Shebang and it was plenty of food--everything was tasty but could have been hotter. Green beans, cole slaw and broccoli nicely done, tender and crisp. Stuffing in stuffed shrimp and crab, and hush puppies just ok. Our server Alen was the best part of the meal as he was friendly and accommodating, even though he was very busy. This location is able to handle several large parties. A bit pricey and got kind of loud.
(4)
Jeremy W.

To start the meal we ordered the grilled oysters. Grilled oysters are standard fare in seafood houses along the Gulf Coast but these are clearly near the top of the list. The freshness of oysters here makes them a standout. There was just enough Parmesan cheese to create a layer of flavor without overpowering the dish with saltiness. The Andouille Breaded Filet was simply phenomenal. The fish was so fresh I'm sure it was in the water just minutes before it reached my table. I attributed the long wait to having to wait for the fish to be caught. Perfectly seasoned and cooked. The only low point on the plate was the mashed potatoes. The flavor was good but it was obvious they had say under a heat lamp waiting for the main course to finish. This place is absolutely some of the best seafood you will ever put in your mouth. Go there and eat......NOW!
(4)
Rory S.

We were traveling back from Florida to Texas and were stuck in traffic on the highway before the bridge (no surprise), we yelped some local restaurants to spend our time better and saw the reviews here and decided to give it a shot. It was definitely worth the stop, and as mentioned by other guests the charbroiled oysters are very good. We had very friendly, quick, professional service and had a great meal. I definitely see us stopping by here the next time we're coming through town.
(5)
Ziran Z.

I went to Parrain's for dinner with my girlfriend while we were in Baton Rouge. We ordered the grilled oysters, the crawfish etouffee, and the pontchartrain (a paneed fish dish). The grilled oysters were definitely our favorite dish, and if it was the only thing we ate I would have given Parrain's a five. However, I was less impressed with my crawfish etouffee and my girlfriend's pontchartrain. Given that Parrain's is not a cheap eat-in place, I think a four star rating here is probably right on target.
(4)
Jennifer G.

While visiting Baton Rouge, my cab driver actually told me to try Parrain's. I'm so glad he did! The food was delicious! Absolutely everything was fabulous from the corn and crab bisque to the garlic mashed potatoes. My only regret was that I didn't have enough room to finish my food! I seriously can't wait to go back!
(5)
Larry O.

Went to Parrains tonight and I have to say it was the best seafood restaurant I have ever eaten at. Our server, Ashley was great. She knew the menu and was right there when we needed something. I would give Parrains and all around 5 star rating.
(5)
Linda M.

Amazing food and service. The charbroiled oysters are fantastic. The blue cheese dressing was among the best I have ever enjoyed. My party had two different fish entrees both were delicious.
(5)
Kathy H.

The food at this restaurant is ok at best. The restaurant's decor is interesting but location does not add to the experience. Based on the Yelp reviews we expected something more .... But we were disappointed. The service is slow .... All in all .... Nothing special .
(3)
R C.

We just moved to BR from the northeast. We love parrains. Half priced oysters on Tuesday!
(5)
James B.

It should be mentioned Parrain's is as much of a cultural experience as it is a foodie one. The crowd is as diverse as they come and you will see all walks of life enjoying this place. From high society to, well, the other end of the spectrum. Do NOT go here for a quiet meal. It's so loud you cannot hear yourself think, much less have a conversation. Now, the food. We had the boudin balls and an order of hush puppies appetizers. Both were excellent. I'm critical of my puppies and these were excellent. They used a course corn meal and lots of scallions. They were crisp on the outside, hot and light in the inside. Not too oily, not too sweet. Dang near perfect hush puppy. Main courses were bar-b-qed drum, the Delacroix (mahi mahi topped with a sauce of crab and shrimp, and a bowl of tomato crab bisque. All were excellent. Th crab bisque was the stand-out. The sides were ok, nothing amazing but at least they weren't overly salty, like many seafood and Cajun places often do.
(4)
Cris G.

Best seafood I've had! We were passing through Baton Rouge and saw this had good reviews. We were not disappointed!! Chargrilled oysters were delicious and so was the Pontchartrain- pan-fried drum fish with caper hollandaise sauce. The restaurant was busy, but we were still seated promptly and received great service.
(5)
Kimberly A.

Atmosphere: Parrain's is a large Acadian style home tucked into the hustle and bustle of Perkins Road. The location is large but has a cozy feel to it. Service: Our server was attentive the entire time. Had excellent suggestions and and a good tableside manner. Food: I itched to try something that I would not normally eat. With the suggestion of the server and a nice lady at a table across from ours, I dived into a half dozen of chargrilled oysters. My word! They were outstanding. I am NOT an oyster eater of any sorts but I would definitely order a whole dozen for myself next time. Ordered the The Vermillion which is grilled fresh filet topped with shrimp, mushrooms, and green onions sautÃ©ed in lemon garlic butter. Served with broccoli with hollandaise. I would have to say that it was worth every bite. Overall, this experience was highly enjoyable.
(4)
PulpwoodTruck T.

Unique, local fare. I went with a group and we shared some of the dishes. The hot, buttery bread that comes with the meal is excellent, as was the alligator and crab and crawfish au gratin, coleslaw has peanuts which was surprisingly good, steak was excellent, service was very good. Well done. We didn't care for the BBQ - is was really soupy and messy - not quite what we had in mind.
(4)
Steve L.

Oysters make me very happy. Oysters at $5.50 a dozen make me want to jump our waitress. This place is great! This things could not have been caught more then a few hours ago. Delicious. Ihave never been a fan of fried seafood, I always thought that is just masked the taste. However I was told I had to have it fried, as it is a southern tradition. Who am I to argue with tradition... I got the triple combo, fried catfish, fried shrimp, and fried tails (crawfish). This mountain of seafood comes with some of the best dirty rice I have ever had, fries, hush puppies, and an amazing slaw that is a meal within itself. Getting back to the seafood, the shrimp and the catfish literally melt in your mouth. There was no knife needed, just a feedbag, and a half a dozed or so beers. My next trip to Baton Rouge will include another trip to this seafood mecca...until then I will just have to dream of their oysters...
(5)
Merv F.

In Baton Rouge to visit the Capital and the wonderful visitor volunteer recommend Parrain's for good local seafood in the Louisiana style. We were not disappointed. We had the Crab and Corn Bisque, Eggplant Pontchartrain (eggplant w/crab) appetizer and Catfish Perdu (ordered grilled over rice smothered in Crawfish EtouffÃ©e). The bisque might be the best we ever had. Pam loved the eggplant and the catfish was awesome. I suspect you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. The warm, fluffy rolls served with this were to die for. Ambiance is very casual. We definitely will make this a priority stop the next time we are in Baton Rouge.
(4)
Glenn F.

The food is always great and the service is good. They are a popular restaurant in the BR area, so be prepared. The selection of fresh seafood is tremendous. The food is served very quickly for such a large and crowded restaurant. I the ambiance is authentic and the food is served quick and fresh. The portions are large too. Try it, you will be glad and will keep coming back.
(4)
Trey T.

Come hungry because its all you all will be able to handle!!!!
(4)
Dave M.

We stopped in during a summer deluge while on a road trip . Great food, right off of the highway. If you're gonna stop in a town you don't know, take the time to find out where the locals go...it's always worth it.
(4)
Dominique M.

Exactly what we were looking for. A friend of mine recommended this place as a locals type restaurant. she said her family always eats here. I can see why. Wait staff is attentive and the food is cooked perfectly.
(5)
Ben N.

Having lived in New Orleans for 11 1/2 years, I find it difficult to get very excited about much in Baton Rouge's dining scene. Call it biased or even irrelevant, or call me a jackass, but it's true just the same. But Parrain's offers something that is hard to come by down the road in NOLA: Big portions, and a nice selection, of decent non-fried fish entrees clocking in at under $20 apiece. (For whatever reason, there was a dichotomy in New Orleans between the relatively inexpensive, casual fried-fish-and-seafood houses (think Deanie's, etc.) and upscale, high-end restaurants where the fish dishes run $25-plus (take your pick of a slew of great and classic restaurants), with few, if any, places filling the gap in between.) There are some nice Louisiana-style preparations: andouille-encrusted fish (served over sauteed crawfish and mushrooms), fish topped with crab-meat and hollandaise, "barbequed" drum, a fish with a pecan meuniere sauce, etc. What we had was quite good and satisfying--I had the andouille encrusted one, which was mahi-mahi this time. Sides are kinda old-hat and blah, though: steamed broccoli with cheesy-looking hollandaise, or not-very-garlicky garlic mashed potatoes. Chargrilled oysters are recommended. Servers are almost all pretty, friendly collegiate girls who are plenty competent at the basics of waiting on tables, but young and unseasoned enough that they may get a little lost, if you have specific questions, on some of the detail that can crop up in a long menu like Parrain's has. The restaurant is designed to look like some (upscale) bayou-side roadhouse, even though it's located on rather busy Perkins Road, just a stone's throw from I-10. Well-spaced tables, comfortable seating, good lighting, and low noise levels make for pleasant dining, though. Parrain's doesn't qualify as superb or anything, but it seems like a dependable, decent restaurant, and I'd definitely have been happy to have had it as an option in New Orleans when we lived there.
(4)
Michael M.

Sets the standard for fine food in Baton Rouge. Service, food, and atmosphere are excellent. When I am in Baton Rouge on business, I make sure I come here.
(5)
Shannon G.

Wow! The stuff shrimps were great. They have the best hush puppies I have ever tasted. The dirty rice is a meal by itself. Hey Baton Rouge! This place is the best. Each time I visit I will make it a point to stop by.
(5)
Jesse S.

Love Parrains. I could go and just eat the coleslaw and drink beer! Yummy fish, casual atmosphere, never disappointing. A must try if you are in the area.
(4)
Kristen R.

I've NEVER been to Baton Rouge before so I checked on Yelp for a good Cajun place...Parrain's did not disappoint! It was amazing. I'd have to say hands down some of the best seafood I've ever had.
(5)
CK C.

We stopped for lunch in Baton Rouge during a coast-to-coast road trip and got a recommendation from an acquaintance to try Parrain's for a taste of good, local cuisine. I also wanted to get a taste of the local brew, but our waitress didn't seem to know anything about beer. Fortunately, I settled on the Abita Amber... I am now a fan! I will generally try anything at least once, so I tried oysters for the first time here. They were okay... I'm just not a fan of the texture of oysters. My girlfriend said that they were good oysters, except that they were so dirty. It was as if they were just picked out of the mud. For my entree, I had the Black & Bleu Tuna ("Blackened tuna seared medium rare over linguine in a bleu cheese cream sauce"). The portions were huge! The tuna tasted great. It must have been like 10 ounces. I always try to finish my plate whenever I eat out, but this time I couldn't... there was just so much food. On top of that, the meal was really heavy. The first few bites of the linguine were yummy, but then I could feel myself get fatter. I also tried a few bites of my girlfriend's huge portion of The Pontchartrain ("PanÃ©ed fresh fish filet topped with crabmeat & caper hollandaise served with garlic mashed potatoes") and while it was good, it felt really heavy, too. All in all, I think we got a good taste of the local cuisine here. Now, we just have to take the next few months to work it off...
(3)
Clint C.

Good stuff. Two different delayed flights and dragging ass, this place didn't let me down. Had a dozen raw oysters and the crawfish etouffee with some abita ambers. Ahh, it's always good to visit Louisiana.
(5)
Henry D.

I am a fan! Take my word for it and order the BBQ Black Drum. Fish doesn't get any better than this! Their green beans are very good, too and their Chargilled oysters are a great starter. I only pass through Baton Rouge on occasion. My first time to stop at Parrain's was in May, 2012. On a return trip from Destin in July I stopped again and I recommend it to everyone that I know traveling to or through Baton Rouge. Simply put, this is wonderful food!
(5)
Sam F.

Food was a five, environment a three. Shrimp was outstanding, as was crayfish. Great gumbo, hush puppies and garden salad was nice. Just a little noisy with everything made out of bare wood. Would definitely go back.
(4)
C Z.

Probably the best seafood place in Baton Rouge. I've been here several times, and everyone has always come out happy. They have the best boudin balls I've ever had. Most recently, my friend and I had the crawfish etoufee and a drum fish as entrees, and we were both really pleased with the food. The bread that came with our entrees were soo soft and fluffy! I wish I had their recipe. Entrees come in sizable portions; neither of us were able to finish our plates. We came here on a Friday night without reservations, found parking pretty quickly, and only had to wait about 20 minutes for a table.
(4)
Lauren B.

South Louisiana is where my people are from, where I lived through Katrina and most definitely where my heart is so I was all too happy to show our flavor off to some coworkers while visiting the area last week. Our first night in town we stopped in to Parrain's and ordered like we had never seen food before, haha. For appetizers we shared boudin balls (I had to explain boudin), oysters on the half shell and the fried alligator. I couldn't pass us the chance to have some Abita Andygator and my coworker joined in the revelry! For the main course two of us had the BBQ shrimp which was awesome, one had the andouille crusted fish and one had the cornish hen and we split the chocolate pecan pie for dessert. As we waddled out we all agreed that everything was amazing. I had daydreams about this place!
(4)
Yo M.

Grilled Oysters!! Yum yum! Man oh man...This definitely hit the spot. Hopefully I'll get a chance to come down here again. Did it twice while I was there, once for lunch and once for dinner. Great service both times around!
(4)
Jason H.

Pretty much your normal cajun seafood joint. I liked the food and atmosphere. Good stuff.
(4)
Extreme M.

Service is always very friendly and accommodating and usually pretty fast; sometimes I've felt a bit rushed by the wait staff to hurry up and eat and leave. I've tried their special soup of the day called Everything from the Boil (I think that was the name) and it was really good. Their soups are always excellent. Hot and served with amazing buttery crispy outside, super soft inside bread. My only two complaints about this place would be that the fried foods are a bit on the greasy side. They need to heat the oil at higher temps and/or drain the food better. The other complaint is about their crawfish. I LOOOOVE crawfish so this was a real downer. The crawfish they used in the crawfish etouffee were black/greyish. That means they were old. The texture of them confirmed that. They had a texture of grainy mush. Crawfish should be firm crustacean flesh that is al dente when you bite it. Eating them mushy and greyish just meant they were previously frozen (which breaks down the meat's flesh) and they were old (you cold tell from the greyish color). They weren't fresh. Period. That's OH so bad! The fried crawfish seemed to be a bit better but not by much. Their salad is the best in Baton Rouge. Served with fresh homemade Bleu Cheese dressing which is OOOOH so good!! The side Dirty Rice is really good too. The side of green beans are SO good! They seem to blanch them first then saute them with garlic, red bell pepper, and seasoned with salt and black pepper. SOOOOO good. I'm a vegetable lover so this is right up my alley. For authentic Cajun food, this is a good place. Maybe not top notch best, but it's definitely going to give contenders their run for the money! I will be going back no doubt!
(3)
Angela R.

I had the charbroiled oysters and crab fingers with a buttery/garlic sauce. Everything was sooo good.
(5)
Chris W.

This please is wonderful. They have a very relaxing patio that seats a good number of people. I have been here several times and It remains my must have when I get to baton rouge. The crap fingers are the best I have ever had again my must have. I get something different every time cause I honestly want to try everything on the menu. They have a wonderful half and half plate that comes with rice, fries and a side salad. They have this dressing called pepper jelly vingeratte It has such a unique taste. This place is a win, with all three things that are big for me Cleanliness, Service, and Food Quality. They really do treat you like you are a local.
(4)
Kathy R.

We stopped in off the highway while traveling thru Baton Rouge. Glad we did! It was really good. My husband had the etoufee and I had fish. MMMM. The best cole slaw I have ever had, hands down! They put peanuts in it. I don't know. It just works. Easy to get to, thanks to Yelp and my iPhone. Great lunch!
(4)
Joe W.

Excellent fresh oysters. Also tried lunch specials which were very good. Nice atmosphere and service. Great place for seafood.
(4)
Steven A.

The best grilled oysters I've ever had. Simply awesome.
(5)
Miriam W.

This place rules. If you're a seafood fan, Cajun and/or Creole food fan, this is a must stop. I tried the pick 2 fried seafood plate, and went with the catfish and oysters. I'm always making proclamations on Yelp only to later retract them, but I'm gonna say it here...BCE. Best catfish ever. Such a light and ethereal cornmeal dusting I've never enjoyed; truly fryalator perfection. The platter comes with fries, 3 large hushpuppies, dirty rice and choice of slaw or salad. I thought at first the double starch was overkill, but this dirty rice is something special; thick with bits of trinity and sausage and wonderfully spiced. No, I could not finish it all, but if I lived here, I'd take the rice home and have it with a couple of fried eggs for breakfast the next day. They grow some big oysters here in Baton Rouge, and these were lovely. The hushpuppies here are just slightly sweet and a little oniony, just how I like them. Doug had the andouille crusted fresh fish, which came with a lovely creamy sauce and delicious mashed potatoes. The waiter said this is their best seller, and I can see why. Speaking of proclamations, Doug put this dish on his short list of PLS's...potential last suppers. Pretty good for a Midwesterner who didn't like fish when I married him. That was before he came to Louisiana and discovered just how good it can be. I really dig the Cajun cabin vibe of this place too, and the bar looks like a great place to catch an LSU game. What a treasure.
(5)
S C.

Great food, a little pricey but you walk out stuffed. The hush puppies are amazing, with little bits of jalepeno to spice it up. Gator is good too. I think the stuffed shrimp could be better, but the pork chop is epic! Good waitstaff, good ambience, parking lot should be expanded.
(4)
Krystal C.

The food here is playing no games. The real deal food done right. The portions omg! It was like the etouffee that never ended. The plate was huge and loaded! Loaded with flavor loaded with tails.. crawfish tails! They were tender and good. I also had the fried tails and they were spicy and delicious! I would never eat popcorn shrimp if I could have these beautifully crispy fried crawfish tails. My cousin had the half and half fried shrimp and catfish with fries, dirty rice and hush puppies! Huge plate of delicious! My Aunt had the catch of the day lightly battered oscared w/ a hollindaise. Huge portion here too and super tasty. I imagined trying anything on the menu here has to be good. I will definitley be back here next time i'm in Baton Rouge.
(5)
Rachel T.

Excellent service, great food, and convenient if you are on the road and looking for good southern comfort food. I had a decent crab and corn bisque which came with warm bread, and a salad which my husband enjoyed (he does not like raw veggies at all!). The salad came with nuts, which gave it a nice crunch and the dressing had a hint of cajun spice which gave the salad and extra kick. The garlic mashed potatoes with the Andouille Encrusted Fresh Fish was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. My husband finished every bit of the andouille cream with mushrooms and crawfish, using the warm bread to dip into it. The fish was fresh, the outside, nice and crusty, and the inside perfectly done. You just gotta try it for yourself to know how good it is.
(5)
Douglas W.

I hate to leave a 5 star review after one visit but when you've had a meal that would qualify for your last on the planet I think you just throw caution to the wind. I also had some nibbles of my wife's fried seafood plate so technically I did try a 2nd dish. We started with the house salad. I really loved the Tobassco pepper jelly dressing. It was followed by the Andouille Encrusted Fresh Fish with crawfish and mushroom sauce. It was so good I couldn't believe my good fortune. It was snapper with a light crust. I actually didn't pick up much from the crust because the sauce was so prevalent. The fish was cooked perfectly and the rich sauce was perfectly spiced with good crawfish and mushroom flavors. Great balance. It was served with perfect garlic mashed potatoes. I like them chunky with the skins on, these were great. I can't wait to come back and try more. I wish I lived here so I could be a regular.
(5)
Alex T.

Not sure what it is about the south. But everything is way too rich. I ordered a grilled salmon with vegatables in hopes to have a semi healthy meal, but long behold they throw a stick of butter on my plate. Everything was literally bathing in butter...
(2)
Food C.

Lauren & Judd are the BEST!!!! Definitely have chargrilled oysters and blackened gator and crab and crawfish augratin!!!! Followed with a Barney beer and NOLA beer and OLD CHARTER whiskey. Love this place
(5)
Scott J.

Went here with a work group. The place is a little off the main road. Very busy. Excellent beer selection. Southern food selection. Good flavor. Our waitress did not do well keeping up with the table and making sure we were doing well.
(4)
Elena K.

Delicious! Best meal I had in Baton Rouge, so good I ate here twice in a week. I had the fried shrimp, fresh and lightly battered. A simple dish prepared exceptionally well. Hubby had the drum and was quite pleased. Cole slaw with peanuts..hmm...who knew it would be good. Loved the rustic decor and the wrap around porch, reminded me of an old fish camp, but cleaner..lol... Go, try the food and go back. I'm thinking about a trip myself.
(4)
Angela A.

My friends and I are in town to see the Arctic Monkeys and wanted a great local place to eat. We saw lots of great reviews for this place, and boy were they accurate!! My boyfriend got the Ponchartrain. Paneed fish topped with a caper hollandaise sauce. It was decent. He got cole slaw with it and it was great!! It wasn't too creamy and it had peanuts in it, which was a delightful surprise. My friend Amanda got the fried shrimp. These puppies were HUGE!!! They were served atop a bed of crispy French fries and scrumptious hush puppies. She and I both got a cup of corn and crab bisque which was the best I've ever had. A little spicy, a little sweet, with tons of crab meat and absolutely NO SHELLS!! The bread was buttery and flaky and absolutely perfect. Last bit not least, I got the Maurepas. Paneed fresh fish with a pecan menuire sauce on top. I wept the second this fish touched my taste buds. Ok, not really. But it was amazing. Unforgettable. Ten thumbs up. My only complaint is that the garlic mashed potatoes were so thick and pasty they were inedible. Otherwise an axing dining experience.
(4)
Lauren S.

After living in New Orleans for 4 years, I have pretty high standards for seafood restaurants. That being said, Parrain's is one of my favorite in the state. Food is excellent, service is friendly, and the layout is perfect for a casual drink, dinner with the parents, or celebration with a group of friends. Every time I go out to eat somewhere else, I often look at the bill and think "for $5 more, I could have actually gotten something awesome at Parrain's rather than this garbage." So forgot all of BR's poor excuses for sushi restaurants and leave Walk-On's for the frat boys - head over to Parrain's for a meal that worth writing home about.
(5)
Russ D.

The food here was outstanding! If you're in the area definitely make time to eat here. The only down side was that they were really busy and the staff was having trouble keeping up with the orders. Especially the oysters.
(4)
Mallards R.

Char grilled oysters earn these stars. They are an experience for the taste buds, smoky, spicy, cheesy, and tender. They were cooked perfectly! Also had the crab brie soup which was rich & creamy with plenty of crab meat. It did not disappoint. Both of these dishes served with warm fresh soft bread. Together these dishes are a wonderful and filling experience. The fried alligator was not interesting. The breading was reminiscent of fast food chain fried chicken breading. No distinct flavor. I recommend skip it and get a full dozen of oysters.
(4)
Eric S.

I visited Parrain's Baton Rouge while on business at my company's local port office and happy I was able to experience this amazing food. I will be there again real soon, trust me! Cant wait to have your craw fish...
(5)
Cory M.

I've been here twice when I came for a class and has to be one of the best seafood restaurants I've ever been too. The catfish crawfish Ã©touffÃ©e is amazing.
(5)
Thomas P.

4.5! Parrain's Seafood is the place to go! This restaurant is a perfect blend of high quality Cajun food, appealing atmosphere, and friendly wait-staff. Suffice to say, I was very impressed with the restaurant when I came here last. I brought three out of town friends (from the North East) who had never really experienced Cajun cuisine before. I was a little worried but everyone ended up LOVING their meal. My friends were gushing about the terrific food and I got to look like I really knew where to eat in the city of Baton Rouge! We tried many dishes including the turtle soup, blackened alligator, chargrilled oysters, etoufee, and gumbo. It was all terrific but everyone agreed that the oysters and the alligator were something truly special. One of my friends who absolutely abhors seafood, ordered a grilled chicken dish (his favorite thing to order everywhere) and said it was literally the best he had ever had. So you can bring non seafood lovers here as well! If your ever in Baton Rouge and on the prowl for some fresh cajun-style seafood, do not forget to look up Parrain's. I would be shocked if you left hungry or disappointed!
(4)
KING J.

I wanted some authentic OG Louisiana grub and my hotel front desk told me to come here so I did. The food is good as hell! Very tasty. I had a shrimp po boy and seafood gumbo and a beer called Purple Haze. Everything was good as hell. The staff is really friendly too.
(5)
Katie D.

Love the quaint atmosphere. I don't eat seafood, but the salads are always fresh and the grilled chicken is great. Love the hushpuppies!
(5)
Keith A.

This was the first place that my friend thought of when I was coming in from out of town. Who was I to argue? I'll just cut to the chase and say how much I enjoyed perrains. I was here for lunch, so a shrimp po' boy was in order. From my dining the previous night, I expected a massive sandwich. Thankfully it wasn't making me feel like I was in gulliver's travels. Still a nice sized po boy mind you. Naturally it didn't take me long to demolish it. I liked the relaxed feel here. The staff was also insanely nice and wonderful. This was a real winner for me on my road trip down south and I look forward to coming here the next time I'm in town.
(4)
Stephen T.

Lunch with a colleague and it turned out to be a great experience! I absolutely loved the oysters! The prices are good and the food even better
(4)
Joel E.

I was passing thru Baton Rouge and I looked on yelp to try to find a good restaurant. The food was great and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend it to anybody
(5)
DeMink H.

The time I went, I was not impress with the meal. But I'm willing to give them another try.
(4)
Patricia L.

The chargrilled oysters and the blackened alligator are one of the best in town!!!! And the beer selection is fabulous!
(5)
Florida G.

My food was very good. I had the crab stuffed mushrooms and fried alligator as appetizers. I had The Whole Shebang for my main course and the only thing I was a little off about was the crab fingers were a little small. Besides the food being delicious, my waitress was a bit rude. She seemed to be "under the influence" of something. She got my drink wrong, forgot my water twice, forgot my silverware, and seemed overall annoyed whenever I asked for the said items. I'll go back if I know she is not my waitress.
(3)
Jesshay G.

Great seafood, huge portions, easy freeway access
(4)
Mallory N.

We randomly stopped here on a roadtrip to nola, and now it's a family vacation favorite. Despite visiting a lot of coastal places in my life, Parrain's had probably the best gulf coast seafood I've ever tried. GET THE GUMBO! It's amazing. Favorite item on the menu. Hands down. The fried fish baskets are delish, and big enough to feed the LSU football team! No joke. As for prices, they're typical Baton Rouge touristy prices, so don't expect to walk out with a bill less than $10 a person. It's so worth it, though.
(4)
Leo F.

Will definitely come back. The Delacroix is absolutely amazing. The gumbo was top notch. The service was fast and friendly. Two thumbs up. If I ever drive by Baton Rouge in the future, I'll make it a point to eat here again and try something else.
(5)
David Z.

Baton Rouge has never been much of a food town, and you'd usually need to go to the French Quarter for great gourmet food. Fortunately for us now, we have Parrain's, which serves spectacular gourmet cooking in a low-key and comfortable environment, for what is undoubtedly the best Creole food in Baton Rouge. The best time to go to Parrain's might just be around 7:30pm on a Saturday evening after a 2:30pm LSU home game. We went on 11/17/2012, and were seated after about 20 minutes (after being told it was a 45 minute wait). Not bad at all! The restaurant is simple and spacious, while the service was excellent. But it was the food that was the true star of the show: Chargrilled oysters - The oysters are a must and were some of the best I've ever had Andouille Encrusted Fresh Fish - Really fresh and unbelievably flavorful, with the perfect balance between the creaminess of the sauce and the flakiness of the fish. White Chocolate Bread Pudding - I've never been a fan of bread pudding, but the dessert here was sensational. The pudding has a custard texture, and it's the only time that I could actually taste the white chocolate. I cannot stress enough that Parrain's is a must if you're in Baton Rouge. I know I'll be there the next time I'm in town.
(5)
Luis H.

Great family style restaurant with great Cajun seafood. Place is literally enormous as they must have some 1000 seats but the food was flavorful and intense the way Cajun food should be.
(5)
Rosa G.

Whenever I want amazing food and dont want to drive down to New Orleans.. Im happy to know there is a restaurant that lives up to my expectations in Baton Rouge! This place looks like a shack! And there was a 45 min wait on Friday night! But we sat at the bar and worked up our hunger by watching the hotties behind the bar work with the oysters. My friend ordered his customary manhattan from the bar and he commented on how good it was... I was dissapointed that the bartender refused to concoct me a mocktail and just offered me coke or diet. UGH! When we were finally seated ( it was way less than 45 mins) we had raw oysters (YUM) so fresh, chargrilled oysters( OMG) and fried oysters lol!!!! .... what a freaking amazing trifecta. I also had some stuffed shrimp.. the delicious house salad with whatever their sweet dressing is... OMG. To top it all off : Bread pudding of course. Theres a seafood heaven in Baton Rouge... and its called Parrains :)
(5)
Danny W.

I had the opportunity to eat here the other day for lunch after a work meeting. Great location on and off the interstate. The setting had an authentic Cajun/Louisiana look. I couldn't believe this was here and I had never been. A basic menu of Cajun and causal food including a variety of fried seafood and poboys. I had the thin fried catfish and shrimp while my colleagues had Caesar salads with either tuna or fried oyster. The flavor was good and the portions were big. It looks like they have one menu all day. It was a little expensive for lunch, but would be a reasonable spot for dinner. My only mistake was ordering the thin fried fish and expecting it to be like Middendorf's. It was good - but not great like Middendorf's. I will definitely remember this place when I am hungry and in the area - especially for dinner.
(3)
Patrick H.

My family and I went here last night and instead of waiting for a table we sat in the large open seating bar area. Service in seat yourself bar areas can be hit or miss and this was a hit. Our waiter Andre was attentive not to just our table but every table in the area that I noticed. The food was great as well. What I really noticed and appreciated was that when our main entrees were being served, Andre noticed that my Mom's order was wrong, instead of the usual waiter/waitress putting the plate in front of you and you having to tell them that it's not right. When he took the plate back I was expecting a long wait for it to be corrected (I can't eat till everyone has their food) but it must have been less than 2 minutes and he was back with the food that my mom ordered. For us not being from here this restaurant gave us a great impression of Baton Rouge. As a manager myself in this industry my hats off to Andre, the cooks, and the management of this establishment. P. Houck
(4)
Jacob S.

Awesome! The service was fast and friendly. The chargrilled oysters were to die for. The highlight of my experience was the Rolling Rock on draft, 1$ for a pint!!!!
(5)
T B.

Tried them last night off of a friend's recommendation. I ordered the Whole Shebang. Lots of food but there was nothing extra special about it. Just good fried seafood. Although the Bread Pudding was very delicious! ! Not sure I would go again.
(3)
Andrew C.

I was in town for business and wanted some local flavor. I checked yelp and it lead me to Parrain's. The reviews were spot on. There's some serious cajun food up in here. We started with the Chargrilled Oysters. They were excellent. I liked the slightly grilled flavor and parmesan cheese it was topped with. I only wished we ordered a dozen instead of half. We also ordered the Fried Alligators. Tasted like chicken...big surprise and were a little on the salty side. I had a salad with tabasco jelly vinaigrette. Not what I was expecting but still pretty good. It was more sweet than spicy. For my main course, I had the Andouille Encrusted Fresh Fish. It was amazing! When the waiter put it front of me, I was shocked by the portion size. It's huge but there was no question that I was going to finish the whole thing. The fish was coated in andouille bread crumbs which gave the outside just enough crunch while the inside was still flaky and moist. Underneath it were sauteed craw fish and mushrooms in an andouille cream sauce. And next to it were some of the most delicious garlic mash potatoes I've ever had. Everything on my plate was so good. I would have licked my plate if there weren't people watching. My friend ordered the same thing and she really liked it too. Even though we were stuffed, we couldn't say no to some dessert. We got the white chocolate bread pudding. It was heavy and rich...so very delicious. I wouldn't mind coming back to Baton Rouge just so I could eat here again. I gave it 4 stars but it's only because I don't hand out 5s that easily. It really deserves a 4.5.
(4)
Alessia W.

Sweet Jesus, this is some good food. I'm originally from Baton Rouge so its very rare that I go outside of Mike Anderson's when I want some good food. Parrain's is good if not better than Mike Andersons and every time I go home, I will make it a point to go there. I had 2 whole catfish, Cajun rice, and hush puppies and I could barely finish one catfish. The portions are huge and the prices are reasonable. If you have friends or family in town and you want to give them to eat good, then go to Parrains! You will not regret it.
(5)
Susannah B.

I love this place. I always used to come here with my family. They have one of the best gumbos in Baton Rouge and their fried alligator is to die for.
(5)
Cartoonman D.

I love the cajun slash New Orleans flavor makes you love Louisiana the place were good food is always served.
(5)
Nico F.

Great food, we had just arrived into town & we wanted to get a taste of the local cajun cuisine. We were very pleased with our appetizer Crabmeat/Crawfish etoufÃ©e as well as the meal my wife & I shared, the Delacroix (Grilled Mahi with mashed potato & salad).
(4)
Melissa D.

What a great place! Great service, and great food. My boyfriend and I stopped in today while driving through Louisiana, I had the crab and corn bisque, he had the turtle soup and we shared the fried gator and the crawfish etoufee. It was all so good!! I took some bread pudding to go for the drive, and ate it all! Definitely stop in if you are driving through on the I-10. I am also not that familiar with creole food so it was a very new and exciting experience for me. Also, we had excellent service and our waiter was a sweetheart.
(5)
Steven R.

This place came highly recommended, and was worth the detour off of I-10. I would drive out of my way again just to have the chargrilled oysters. That's all I would get. Maybe a salad. Holy smokes those were good! My wife got the etoufee. It was good, but not remarkably so. Kids all had fried shrimp, which were good. Did I mention the chargrilled oysters.......? Damn!
(4)
Steven V.

Everything was great! Ibhad the gumbo, gator and catfish poboys. I will be back again.
(5)
Vince V.

I get it! Eureka! I believe this SoCal boy has tasted authentic southern Cajun. Well at least I think I have and if I haven't then whatever it was, was delicious. Had the charbroiled oysters and they were great. And the crawfish au gratin was good as well as the bread pudding. Nice wooden bayou looking place with all wood structures for walls and walk ways. People are very friendly and it is connected to a bar that I can see myself frequenting for a drink with a group of friends. Guaranteed to more visits in the near future.
(4)
Carlo C.

Excellent dining experience! Grilled oysters were phenomenal as was the grilled fish. Highly recommend.
(5)
Ben S.

Can't say enough about this place in my first foray into real Cajun food, in real Cajun country. Parrain's gets high marks not just for the food, but for the true Southern hospitality in effect here. My co-worker and I sat at the bar and had a phenomenal time sitting, conversing and being guided through the menu by some of the restaurants frequent patrons. I started with the corn and crab bisque, which was expectedly heavy but still pretty tasty. My co-worker was talked into the turtle soup that comes with a side of sherry, and he was thrilled with the recommendation. While I found my entree to be tasty enough--grilled white fish topped with shrimp and a mustard Creole sauce, my co-worker's choice put everything else that was set in front of us to shame. His fish with an andouille sausage crust was absolutely out of this world good. And you can bet that if I find myself in Baton Rouge again, I'm going to have this dish on speed dial. If you're dining solo or with another person while on business, the bar at Perrain's is such a lively and friendly spot. Highly recommended.
(4)
Michael P.

This might be the "go to" place in Baton Rouge for south La. style seafood served up big and tasty. The sauces are the way to go, but most of the food offerings are very good. It's expensive, there's usually a wait, the tables are cramped, and the parking leaves a lot to be desired . . but there's a reason for that wait--good stuff inside. It's a definite step us from its affiliate Chimes, which is not bad itself.
(4)
David L.

Charbroiled oysters and crab/corn bisque are a must try. The service was very friendly, prompt, and attentive. Good food. Good service. Good times.
(4)
Vue N.

If it's cajun/creole and southern cooking you're craving for then this place is it. We got there at around 11am on a Friday afternoon and already there was a long line of people waiting to get in. It took us about 15 minutes to get in but it was well worth the wait. Appetizer: Crabmeat stuffed mushroom - It was OK, to say the least. Too much seasonings took away the essence of the crabmeat and its creamy texture. However, Crab and Crawfish Au Gratin was another story. It had a creamy texture topped with crabmeat and crawfish, covered in layers of gooey cheeses. Served with buttery toasted bread. To die for! Entree: 1/2 Crawfish Etouffee and 1/2 Fried Tails - The etouffee was loaded with crawfish tails served on a bed of rice and garnished with some green onions. And the other half was a lightly battered fried crawfish tails. The Maurepas - Fresh fish pan fried covered in a wonderful sauce with pecans on top. Served with garlic mashed potatoes. This entree is a MUST! The fish married together with that incredible pecans sauce was delectable. Overall, the foods were great, sizable portions, and reasonably priced. A laid back atmosphere with a rustic and country looking theme. Dress casual.
(4)
Lethi M.

Started off with a dozen raw oysters that were delicious. Great size and perfectly salty! The seafood platter was big enough for two so I am glad that my boyfriend and I decided to only order one and share because I was stuffed and had I ordered my own I would have attempted to eat the whole platter myself because it was so good. I don't normally eat fried food but decided to go all out and I was not disappointed at all. Although it was fried, it was not "greasy". The seasoning was just right!! Last but not least....the beer was so cold! Definitely a place that I will return to when I'm in Baton Rouge.
(5)
Travis T.

Great place to get some reasonably prices seafood that tastes pretty decent. If you don't like fried seafood don't come here if you do you are in heaven
(4)
Justine L.

On a recent trip down to LSU, I surveyed a local on the best local food: Parrains... and I fell in love with Parrains. I'm a bit embarrassed to say that I loved it so much that I went there twice in a 24 hour window (and discovered one shouldn't eat 3 dozen oysters in that same time period). The raw oysters were delicious and cheap ($9.99 for a dozen!), the crawfish etouffee was great comfort food (but slightly bland), and overall, the ambiance was just want I wanted: comfortable, great bar, and casual. The crab corn chowder was also delicious (better than the gumbo, which I found needed some more spice), and overall, I'd go back in a heartbeat! Long lines, so get there early. They don't take reservations the day of (especially the day of a LSU football game). Bloody Marys are decent and loaded with pickled vegetables. Sit at the bar to eat for some great ambiance and people watching.
(4)
Ms. N.

I took my mother there for her birthday one year and we both loved it. The food was so good. I gotta go back there again!
(4)
Kim G.

One of the best, most consistent in BR. My favorites: chargrilled oysters: I agree, sometimes gritty, but still awesome barbecued drum: Good fish doesn't need a bunch of sauce dirty rice: Full of flavorful sausage, haven't found any restaurant dirty rice this good bread pudding: caution, hot! Highly recommended.
(5)
Mike A.

The food was great. If you get the alligator, get it blackened... Delicious. Can't go wrong with the 1/2 & 1/2 crawfish etouffee & fried. The crusted mahi was OK but I would recommend blackened instead as well. Their house dressing is amazing for your salad. Just a hint of spice to it as suggested by its name. The bread is good too. Oh yeah, don't forget to get the gumbo! Peace!
(4)
S. J.

Good food, but heavy and fried. Prepare for the grease! Oysters were excellent. Etoufee was good as well.
(4)
Matt G.

Great food. I got the whole shebang platter and couldn't even finish. Bread is great. Great beer selection too.
(4)
Phil L.

4.5 if Yelp let me but still a must hit whenever you're in Baton Rouge, LA. The food and the service we recieved was great! I had char-broiled oysters for the first time here and it set the bar for that dish! The raw oysters were nice sized and fresh!
(5)
Brian P.

Was in town for business and after reviewing a bunch of Yelp write-ups, my colleague and I chose Parrain's. Very pleased. Wanted to sample a number of the local delicacies and they they had several plates that allowed us to do just that. I will say that I would not recommend the Boudin Balls, which others have done. Doughy, greasy, not too flavorful and too filling, so harder to leave room for other tastier dishes, especially various seafood options.
(4)
Melissa S.

Yum! We liked this place so much we ate here twice during our stay in Baton Rouge. Staff was super friendly, and I loved the food. High spots included blackened alligator, some kind of fried eggplant dish, and a really delicious seared tuna with blue cheese pasta. This place really shone in comparison to the overpriced place we ate at in New Orleans, where the food was only so-so. This place gave excellent bang for the buck.
(4)
Amicable B.

I'm always pleasantly surprised when I go (which isn't often, I tend to forget about it). I think it's a great opportunity to try all the stereotypical Louisiana food, so probably good for out-of-towners. Extensive menu, daily specials...everything has always been pretty yummy.
(3)
Peter N.

I literally just left this restaurant on the back home to Austin with my family. As an avid seafood eater/lover I've come to expect a lot from seafood restaurants and Parrain's more than filled those expectations. For one, they have half off oysters on the half shell on Tuesdays, making them $5.50 per dozen. Although some of the oysters were frozen and felt like eating a popsicle, most of them were fresh and delicious. We ordered the Boudin balls as a second appetizer and those were great as well. As an entree, I ordered the fried seafood platter with half crawfish tails and half catfish filets. The platters come with your choice of cole slaw or salad, hushpuppies, dirty rice, and fries. Yes...4 sides. The catfish filets were delicious. The batter was light and the fish itself was flakey and perfectly cooked. The crawfish tails (my favorite) were perfectly seasoned and battered which complimented the actual crawfish meat nicely. As far as the sides go, the cole slaw was great (although I don't know if I'm on board with peanuts in there), the dirty rice was tasty, the fries were seasoned well, and the hushpuppies were sweet and fried perfectly (and I usually don't like them). The rest of my family got an array of other foods like poboys, chicken strips, whole catfish, and fried oysters. Nothing but good things to say on our long drive back home. Parrain's will definitely be a place I'll try to go to every time I'm in Baton Rouge. Oh and as a sweet tea fanatic, it is delicious.
(4)
L P.

It's called Godfather's for a reason. You can't ever go wrong with the Andouille encrusted fish. I love the special: Mahi Mahi with hollandaise sauce. We always take our guests from out of state here and its ALWAYS the best meal they've gotten on their trip--That's including a trip to New Orleans!
(5)
Ryan W.

Fried Louisiana Seafood. not much more to say. They do it well. I love the decor. one feels like he is in an old cypress building in the swamp decorated with such vintage items as an ESSO sign. It gets really busy on friday nights, and if you want to go on a friday during lent, I suggest getting there very very early.
(4)
Pete N.

Just ate there first time in Baton Rouge - the grilled oysters are great - the grilled draugn (sp) fish was great - nice laid back atmosphere - the place has great food!
(5)
Magic M.

Was a teensy bit disappointed this time, but it was still good. Tried the blue cheese dressing recommended on here, and it was as awful as it gets. Honey mustard was good but they sure put a lot on there (unique to the south). I had the crab/crawfish au gratin app. with soft toast pieces to dip in it, and it was wonderful. Hubby had crawfish ettouffee and it was not very good. Very sweet, attentive waitress.
(4)
Ant K.

Haven't been disappointed yet. I try to make it here 2-3 times for a meal when im visiting family in BTR. Oysters Rockefeller is delicious. Coleslaw is awesome. I wouldn't suggest a poboy but the fried platters are great, I normally go for the half shrimp and oysters.
(5)
Shanna L.

Definitely a taste of home cookin' in South Louisiana. This is not fine dining, so don't expect white tablecloths and lobster tails. This is deep fried, perfectly seasoned homemade cajun cookin. And you will be enjoying it next to families who have been coming here for years. Don't skip the crab au gratin, my favorite! Seafood gumbo is the real thing, and the crab bisque will make you feel neat. You can be safe with most anything on the menu, but remember where you are. You don't get a steak at hooters and you don't come to south louisiana for salad. Once you've been to Parrain's (which means godfather) you won't go back to Pappadeaux's. I Gar-on-teeee!
(4)
Phil M.

Likely my favorite local restaurant. Great bar area, superb atmosphere with new (well couple years now) grill in the bar for thosegood ole Char Grilled Oysters, etc. Excellent grilled fish entrees. Bone-in pork chop (my fav) is heavenly and the Beef Filet argueably the best in BR. Easy 5 Stars.
(5)
Lesley D.

I was not a fan of Parrain's upon my first and only visit. I felt like it was a tourist trap and the food was not representative of what Louisiana seafood normally is. It was okay but not what I expected from the reviews.
(2)
C M.

One of the best seafood dinners I've had. Loved the fried gator & bbq shrimp appetizers. The Andouille Encrusted fish & Delacroix were both excellent.
(5)
Mariah K.

Yummy fried food and tasty coleslaw. Good with cold beer. Although pretty good, would probably go to Chimes instead, for much larger beer selection and same type of food. Poboy wasn't very good. I also prefer fried alligator and hushpuppies at Chimes, but for some reason like the boudin balls here better. Fried catfish was a little watery when I had it here too. Not my favorite. It is good. Not bad. Would go to try the raw oysters next time. That's about it. And the boudin balls. hehe
(3)
Mike Y.

I really like this place. I've been here 10+ times and the food is always very good no matter what I get. Service can be so-so depending on the time of day and the day of the week. Sometimes there can be a long wait but that's to be expected given the experience. The place has a lot of character (albeit fabricated) as it looks like an old bayou house.
(4)
Dave F.

Try the Char Grilled oysters and their hushpuppies. Most of the food on this menu is fried, so I dug around until I found the The Maurepas. The description was "paneed fresh fish with a pecan meuniere sauce and garlic mashed potatoes". OMG, excellent! They let me substitute Grouper for Mahi Mahi and Snap Peas for the Mashed potatoes which made for an excellent dish! Service is excellent and the ambiance is casual. Food 5 star Service 5 star Ambiance 3 star
(4)
Brittany C.

My husband and I ate here on a Sunday evening and were seated right away. I loved the old wood cabin feel and our server was great. She was very knowledgable about the menu and specials and knew how each dish was prepared. I had the shrimp platter and it was more than enough. I wasn't a fan of the dirty rice. I've had better. But the shrimp were good. I had coleslaw instead of a salad to begin with and I've never seen it with peanuts, but this was a nice addition for me. Overall great laid back place and I'll definitely return to try something new.
(5)
karen c.

Need good food in Baton Rouge? Look no further! Chargrilled oysters - sitting at the bar, I watched them being shucked, set on the grill, and smothered in a buttery garlicy sauce. Bread by its side. If only I didn't have to watch them cook and could have immediate satisfaction! PS - those suckers shrink when cooked so I devoured a half dozen no problem. Those boudain balls next to me look mighty tasty. Would this dude think I'm crazy if I traded him an oyster for a ball? Probably... I guess I'll keep to myself. The house salad dressing is AMAZING. I still didn't get a full comprehension of what's in it but it's a vinagrette with tabasco base and jelly added so it's tangy and sweet at the same time. I don't usually like my salad drowning in dressing but I did not mind this time! Andouille crusted fresh fish - I didn't have a chance at finishing this plate. And was pretty proud of myself for eating 1/3 of it. The fish is cooked to perfection, andouille bread crumbs are light and perfect addition. The bed of sauce underneath wants to go straight to my thighs but I don't care. And garlic mashed potatoes? YAY for butter! Recommended. But be prepared to pig out.
(4)
Chad G.

You have to try the BBQ Drum! This is the best fish I have ever had! The hush puppies are great! For a side you have to try the dirty rice! The coleslaw is very unique with peanuts.
(5)
JD A.

Looks neat with wood outside and inside. Nice wood floors. Ordered grilled oysters for appetizer. I'm not a big fan of oysters but I thought they were pretty good and said she loved them! I ordered the Vermillion and my wife ordered the Pontchartrain each with salad. Pros: Both entrÃ©es looked and tasted great! Portions were adequate (we were full). The grilled oyster appetizer was great. It had a nice atmosphere. Cons: Service was slow but people with other waiter in our section weren't waiting like we were so I believe it was just our particular waitress. Salad was ok but it was nothing special with lettuce, 2 tomato slices, and croutons. Overall: Would return if we were in the area again.
(3)
Becky B.

Terrific grilled and raw oysters. Very good and reasonable meal. Worth seeking out if traveling through town.
(4)
Amy C.

Driving thru Baton Rouge I decided to look at yelp and find somewhere for our family to eat. We found Parrains and really enjoyed ourselves. We had several seafood dishes, oysters on the half shell, BBQ shrimp and 2 orders of Hushpuppies. Wow! What a meal, everything was wonderful and we all agree that the Hushpuppies were the best we have ever had. we got there around 1:00 for lunch, no wait.
(5)
Patricia R.

Order the Ponchatrain fish. Amazingly good! The Tabasco Pepper Jelly dressing is "off the hook." I can't find it anywhere in SF to buy. Hint hint Tabasco Inc. The grilled oysters were super yummy especially when stuffed in the fresh french bread they served with the oysters.
(5)
Ash S.

Great food! Half price oysters on Tuesday. Had the crab and crawfish au gratin, this dip was hot and full of flavor!!! Large dinner portions, fresh fish, flaky and melt in your mouth. Homemade redskin garlic mashed potatoes were sooooooo delicious
(5)
Robert F.

Ask anyone in town where to get the best Cajun food, and they will point you to Parrains.
(4)
Josh F.

First time in LA, and my first eatery since hitting the ground here. Hush puppies, fried gator, and lots of it! I am by no means a creole food expert, but it was a good first impression. Good service, great atmosphere, and an overabundance of food. Local crew from the company we are working with brought us here, and we were very thankful. I am sure there are more authentic spots for homecooked creole...and I plan on finding them ;)
(4)
Baron M.

Stayed over in Baton Rouge on our way to NOLA, and Parrains was highly recommended by the hotel clerk, so the wife and I gave it a shot. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere, we were seated right away. They had an .50 oyster special and I ordered a half dozen and a beer from a local brewery. Wife ordered the crawfish etoufee and I ordered the smothered catfish-fileted and fried and smothered in crawfish etoufee. The beer was ice cold and excellent, the oysters were plump and flavorful, and the entrees were great. Great seasoning, generous amount of seafood and large serving. Also, our server couldn't have been any nicer. To top off the whole experience, our tab for everything was $34. Are you kidding me? This is my first 5 star yelp review and Parrains is now my reference standard for a great restaurant experience.
(5)
U.S. A.

Yum, slow service would be my first thoughts. But the service was very friendly and there were 2 big groups near us, not that should be an excuse. We found this on yelp after driving hours on our cross country adventure. It was definitely worth the wait to find this gem. The gator was good, I had the seafood pasta (crawfish, shrimp and crab). I would go back again if I was nearby, the family all walked away satisfied.
(4)
Joshua S.

Very good seafood with lots of flavor. We had fried alligator, Andouille encrusted fish, stuffed shrimp. Everything was well seasoned and the sauces are great. Low-key atmosphere, college-student servers, so nothing special in terms of service.
(4)
Danielle A.

My son and stopped at Parrain's since it had good reviews, plus right off the freeway. We were on our way to New Orleans and hungry. We ordered the crab and crawfish au gratin, it was delicious. My son ordered the friend crawfish and etouffee, it was quite tasty. It came with a salad that was fresh and great dressing. I had the bisque. The waiter was about 2 years old and not very good. The drinks were not refilled and he lacked a personality.
(4)
Judea G.

This is my go to place for seafood in Baton Rouge. Being from New Orleans, it is hard for me to find a seafood place that meets my high standards. Parrain's comes very close. The atmosphere is always relaxed, although it can get a bit noisy. I have yet to try anything off the menu I did not like. If you are in the mood for a little of everything, I suggest the Whole Shabang, all the seafood you can stand, plus gumbo, french fries, and dirty rice. Also try the bread pudding.....so good.
(4)
Cara S.

The dirty rice is better then my mother in laws and she is a fabulous cook. Great Seafood - fresh and anything deep fried tastes as if it is from good clean cooking oil. The staff is always good (not great) but overall this is a great place to take your family out for seafood. My only complaint is they need a better blue cheese salad dressing I have been coming for the last 3 years.... when I visit BR 2-3 times a year. Much better than Mike Anderson's!
(3)
Joe L.

Parrain's is an excellent seafood restaurant. Everything that I have had here has been spot on. Large portions, great flavor, good atmosphere. Overall great dining experience. Tabasco Pepper Jelly Vinagrette is their house dressing, and it is great, Im not much of a salad eater but this was so great, that I bought a pint of the the dressing to take home! Price is on the higher edge but well worth it.
(5)
Binary S.

Great place, fast service, yummy hushpuppies! It's a great place for lunch, however, it can't compare to some of the "finer" seafood dining in Louisiana.
(3)
E S.

Parrain's our favorite place to dine when visiting from out of state. The taste and flavor of La. seafood keeps us returning to this place. One soar spot was with our waitress, Tab...(short name) because she seemed very short and rude while taking our order. She really only gave her name after we asked her after she brought our meal. Near the very end of the meal, she seemed to begin to show a little kindness. We were surprised. I guess we should have requested someone else. Guess what? We joined two family members two nights later and it was an excellent experince. Please order the meaty crab legs. Little spicy, but umm-umm! I can't believe how large the shrimp were and all of the meals were served in huge portions. Definitely worth the price.
(4)
Andee P.

We were searching for seafood while driving through Baton Rouge from New Orleans back home to Dallas, Texas. Loved Parrain's! We had oysters on a half shell, gumbo, & an oyster po'boy that were all amazing. We're recommending y'all to our Baton Rouge family & hope to dine with y'all again soon!
(5)
Jane T.

The char broiled oysters are some kind of wonderful here. Thanks to all fellow Yelpers who recommended it. I ordered the whole catfish with crawfish etouffee on top, which was fantastic - you can order catfish fillets too if you don't want to deal with fish bones. I ordered it as is and thought it was great. It's a whole catfish and the presentation was lovely. The portions are huge and well priced. I can see why this is the best seafood place in Baton Rouge.
(5)
Aardvark A.

What a pleasant surprise. I went there just before closing time after another restaurant who was also closing said they didn't want to make the kitchen mad by seating someone late. I asked if their Parrain's kitchen was still open and the hostess offered to check and returned with a Yes. I ordered the Boudin Balls, Crawfish Etoufee and an Abita Andygator at the bar. The beer was cold and hit the spot. The Boudin Balls were hot, fresh and complimented by a squeeze from the fresh lemon wedge and the lemon buerre blanc dipping sauce. I had some cole slaw with the Crawfish Etoufee and the slaw was creamy, slightly sweet and had the interesting addition of peanuts for texture. The etoufee was decadently smooth and loaded with crawfish. Great hospitality and staff. Great food and beer. I'm going back there again tonight to try the grilled oysters and seafood. If it's as good as last time, I may have to update my review and give them five stars.
(4)
Michelle M.

Somehow I managed to drive right past this restaurant and its blue neon sign. I guess I was too engrossed with the name of the Mexican restaurant next door - Zippy's! The restaurant itself reminds me of a lodge/shack. The server was super nice and did not laugh at me when I had no idea what King's cake was. My hush puppies were meh, my bacon cheddar salad was only saved by the dressing, and I didn't like my black and blue tuna. I take that back - I liked the pasta underneath the slab of tuna. My coworkers enjoyed their fish and oysters but sent the artichoke-something-or-another soup back.
(2)
Charlie H.

Absolutely amazing Ã‰touffÃ©e and the White Chocolate Bread Pudding is the best. The service was the best around.
(5)
Mike H.

Had dinner on Monday while in town for business. Absolutely wonderful! Seafood gumbo was excellent! Had the catfish and stuffed shrimp platter, which was very good! Great service. This is a must visit when you're in town. You simply will not be disappointed. My two business partners were also equally pleased with their selections. Get the Cole slaw, it's creamy, flavorful with peanuts and a hint of good Cajun flavor. Excellent! I will be back next time I'm in town!
(5)
Jake S.

Salad + pontchartrain + chocolate pecan pie = bliss
(4)
C D G.

I was in Baton Rouge for an LSU game and decided to check out Yelp for some seafood restaurants in the area. The reviews for Parrain's were glowing so we decided to give it a shot. We took a seat in the bar area to watch a few games on their many flat screens. We ordered the special app of the day ( shrimp n crawfish egg rolls). The rolls came out perfectly fried and full of succulent seafood. We decided to go with the fried fare for our entrees. I had the shrimp and crawfish and the wife had shrimp and catfish. These plates came with fries, rice dressing and the best damn hush puppies I've ever eaten. Yes, hands down the best. The seafood on both our plates had been delicately fried to perfection. The shrimp were the star of this show. Large and sweet, lightly battered and just plain perfect. The crawfish and catfish were well seasoned and not overcooked ( which happens more often than not) we finished up with the white chocolate bread pudding. I think the name is enough description to give you an idea of how perfect this desert was. The service was attentive, knowledgable and eye pleasing. I loved this place and will come back every time I'm I'm town. Thanks again Yelp for yet another great road dining experience. Spread the word Parrain's is the real deal. Cajun cooking at it's best.
(5)
Todd R. B.

Nestled gently in the crook of a highway ramp, Parrain's plays the part of a tin-roof-shack-style outpost on da bayou. Lots of cars parade through the parking lot, depositing hungry families and others looking to sate their appetites with Suthun' grub. I tried the crawfish etouffee. It was a little over buttery, a little under crawfishy, but it basically hit the spot. The bread that came with it was a little weird, more of a breadstick than a hunk of classic, crusty/sweet French bread. I will be back to try something else soon enough. And despite my eternal criticizing, I would still recommend the saucy mudbug stew.
(4)
Virgo M.

Was gonna give 3 stars but changed it to 4. Here's why: -Not Parrain's fault that I was talked into coming here when I dont like seafood. I cant really tell you what I ended up ordering...maybe a burger. But....I know I did have: -YUMM Boudin Balls with TD4 sauce -Excellent, EXCELLENT bacon cheese dinner salad OMG and -Broccoli with some Holaindaise sauce that tasted like liquid heaven. Service was not attentive but the overall ambiance is nice. I'd go back for the balls, tossed salad and sauce. L M A O
(4)
Ani G.

Had a great evening here with my family. I even tried alligator, must say it tastes just like chicken! Also, you must have the crab and corn bisque...delish and filling!
(4)
Robert F.

We arrived late and had to leave early the following morning but we went out for dinner here. I had the Andouille Encrusted Fresh Fish and it was excellent, everyone ordered something different and we all tried each others and I can say that it was all excellent. The waitress was very friendly and professional and I like the decor of the place also. Very easy to give this place 5 stars. I would recommend this place as a must eat if you are passing through Baton Rouge, I know if I ever get back there I will eat there again
(5)
Ned P.

A very pleasant dining experience in terms of service and food preparation. Our waiter was attentive & knowledgeable about menu items. My daughter wound up getting grilled yellowfish, and I ordered the black drum, blackened instead of barbecued & with dirty rice instead of broccoli. No hassle on menu changes and good timing on getting drinks and salads. Plus, the seafood gumbo appetizer was delish; and the main courses were just right all the way around. Bread pudding and coffee put the cap on an excellent meal. No disappointments!
(5)
Dario S.

Stopped in for lunch while heading back to Texas. Service was good our waitress was very nice. For an appetizer we had 6 oysters bienville and 6 char-grilled oysters because we were indecisive so we picked both. The char-grilled oysters is where it is AT! Great flavor nice amount of spice. The bienville ones we only ate one each not very good and tasted really fishy. My girlfriend had a shrimp poboy and I had craw fish etouffee and fried craw fish platter. Her poboy's shrimp were those tiny shrimp you can find at walmart not good at all. My meal was flavorless and nothing special about it what so ever. Fast food seafood quality!
(2)
Richard S.

This place is pretty darn good! If you love Louisiana style seafood then look no further. Parking could be better. Servers were friendly, helpful, and clean. The place seemed pretty busy. The food was D-Y-N-O-M-I-T-E!!! A world of amazing appetizers: oysters Bienville, crabmeat stuffed mushrooms, boudin balls, fried alligator, crab & crawfish au gratin, oysters on the half shell, & seafood gumbo. My favorite main dish was "The Pontchartrain": panned fresh fish filet topped with crabmeat and capper hollandaise and a side of garlic mashed potatoes. If you are looking to stuff yourself on fried food then don't miss "The Whole Shebang": stuffed shrimp, catfish, cup of gumbo, shrimp, oysters, alligator, crabfingers, dirty rice, hush puppies, and french fries. And, if there is any room left (there won't be) try their white chocolate bread pudding. OMG!!! My waistline won't let me eat here as much as my taste bids would like to. The price is a bit high to be my everyday eatery, but it's not so high to only be a special occasion place. Take your sweetie for a weekend treat.
(4)
Vena F.

went in per the Yelp ratings. first things first...from our arrival to our exit...the friendliness of the staff here is 5 STAR. our server Will was awesome. he was patient w us as this was our first time. he even let me sample the etoufee(it was amazing) because i was so leary after the experience at another BR eatery. we ordered stuffed mushrooms, and while they were not bad..i did not like the overkill of HERBS. took away from what would probably be amazing otherwise. i ordered the "whole shebang" fried seafood platter(split with the kiddies). it included catfish filet, oysters, alligator, stuffed shrimp, reg. shrimp, a cup of gumbo, dirty rice, french fries, salad(or cole slaw if u prefer). Hubby ordered(per Wills suggestion) the Red Snapper special:covered in sauce with mushrooms and seafood. He LOVED. we also ordered blueberry cheesecake to go, per Will's insistence. It was yummy! LOVED:stuffed shrimp, reg shrimp, catfish(that one ate), DISLIKED: Gumbo(mostly spicy, flavor absent), Oysters(had funny aftertaste), Alligator(not my thing), Dirty Rice was "wet" mushy like. food:3.5 service:5+ i would come again and stick to what i know i like.
(4)
Dwayne A.

First visit here was before the sugarland concert. Was a great time excellent seafood and great Abita beer! Will be back for sure. We arrived early it for busy fast. A very popular place.
(5)
Haley B.

What a great find the entire menu is yummy, though there fry batter is under-seasoned for my money, but nothing a little extra horse radish in cocktail sauce can't fix. This is what you should think of when someone says cajun, complete with an old esso gas sign on th front of the building. So everything we had was good but things not to be missed are the house dressing, it is a Tabasco jelly vinaigrette. So good! I would stay away from the fried stuff because the real entrees are so much more appetizing. The vegetables are all delish and the serving are far from spares. I would highly recommend the garlic mashed potatoes and the asparagus. What is really not to be missed in the coleslaw! It has peanuts in and is a creamy slaw and it is just wow, don't pass it up.
(4)
Everett D.

I went there today based on the reviews I read on Yelp. I'm happy to say that the reviews were accurate. The food was excellent. I was greeted immediately and although I decided to sit in the bar area, I didn't have to sit at the bar, but chose an open table in that area. The server was very nice and answered a question I had about the Purple Haze drink that I had read so much about. I have to tell you, I don't venture much from the norm, i.e. Coors, Bud, Miller Lite, etc., but I decided to try the PH, and I'll just say this, I wish it was available in Dallas, because that is what I would drink from now on. As for my meal, I ordered the Shrimp, Crawfish, and Crabmeat Pasta. Probably the best combo of food that I've ever had. The portion size was very decent, and it came with coleslaw and a lightly toasted roll. I don't think I've ever enjoyed a whole meal so much. I was tempted to try the bread pudding, but was too full. I'll be sure to get it the next time, because there will be a next time. There were several other meals on the menu that looked like they may be just as good. I am one happy traveler, as I'm in town on business and will be here a few more days. I can't wait to go back and will be posting again.
(5)
Lesly S.

One of the perks of my otherwise insanely stressful job is that I get to travel alot. To turn those often boring business trips into something a little more interesting I try to do at least one cool thing in every city I visit. I only had a few hours in Baton Rouge recently, but a local asked if I liked seafood, and after a short tour of the city we hit Parrain's. I knew it was gonna be good when we had to circle the parking lot and surrounding streets twice to get a space during the lunch rush. We ended up parking illegally (sorry!) and there were some open tables in the bar area, so we sat right down. My entire meal was a treat, from the house salad (make sure you try their house dressing--delish!) to the fish. I had the Pontchartrain, and my friend has something else, can't remember the name but it started with an A. Mine was great, and hers was even better... Parrain's loses a star where dessert is concerned. I ordered the chocolate chip pecan pie, and there were no chips, just Hershey's sauce drizzled over the top, there were pecan pie shells in the dish, and it looked like it came from the grocery store, not even a bakery or their own kitchen. After such a great start, it was disappointing. But I will go back the next time I'm in BR!
(4)
Anna N.

Had the Crab and Crawfish Au Gratin for appetizer and it was delish!! Very good. We ordered the Crawfish Etouffee and fried tails, and the recommended Pontchartrain by our server. The fish was ok, it was good not like I expected. Etouffee was ok, tails was good. I will come back and try some other items on the menu. Service was great but we had a long wait.
(4)
Charlene B.

Went there for the first time in Jan., I ordered chargrilled oysters. These were the best oysters my husband & I have ever tasted. I cannot say enough about them. We went back 4 weeks later to taste them again. We ate 3 doz.
(5)
Frankie B.

If you're from out of town, wait, even if you're not from out of town, and if in Baton Rouge you should try Parrain's (and Mike Anderson's). Good local Creole flavor shown in their dishes and decent service made me a fan. As always if in SoLa you have to try one of the Abita brews along with whatever you're having.
(3)
Jodie B.

I like Parrain's a lot - they have wonderful food and really nice service. I like the location and the atmosphere too. It's a nice place to go with your family or to go on a date. Mmmmmm.....thinking about it is making my mouth water...
(4)
Steve S.

We didn't get too much to eat because it was late, but everyone enjoyed their food. I got the gumbo which was tasty. I tried to eat the crab claws placed on top, and the meat was mushy (maybe frozen too long.) The salad with the Tabasco Jelly Vinaigrette was good, but the dressing was mostly sweet and not really spicy. The menu has a lot of fried entrees, but the traditional Cajun rice dishes. The bar sports a nice selection of Abita beers (I recommend the Andygator.) The staff is seems to be made up of mostly LSU students. While enthusiastic and hardworking, there were a few signs of poor training (like when the kitchen server handed me the salad plate across the table instead of taking a few more steps and setting it down in front of me.) The place is also very noisy although there seemed to be quieter spots on the restaurant. We would give it go again if we were in the area. (Go Gators! We'll get you next year.)
(4)
Bret M.

Excellent seafood and a great family friendly atmosphere. Next to the Chimes or Chimes (East), this is one of the top "must vsist" restaurants of Baton Rouge.
(5)
tech K.

Only two stars for Parrain's. The chargrilled Oysters were good, as was the Abita Amber and the Abita Purple Haze beer. I sat in the bar and my server was attentive - service was not a problem. The crawfish etouffe and fried tails was not good at all... the crawfish in the etouffe was mushy, and the fried tails, instead of being light and crunchy were oily. As good as I expect Louisiana seafood is, this place didn't do it for me.
(2)
Dennis C.

We came here for drinks after a late work day and spent almost 3 hours drinking and eating in the bar area of the restaurant. Our first waiter was bad. We ordered a round of Guinness, that he took 15 minutes to bring to the table due to his inability to pour the beer properly. When we ordered the second round, the wait was also about 15 minutes. Luckily for him, a different waitress came and took over and she was great, so we gave her a healthy tip. She memorized our order without writing it down even after spending 10 minutes chatting with the table next to us, but no bonus points for memory. We were already judging her performance when we noticed she was chatting after not writing things down, and when the food came she passed the test. (This may not seem impressive, but my colleague is particular about his orders to the point where the customization makes his meal completely different from what's on the menu.) We had two orders of the fresh raw oysters to start, we could see them shucking the oysters at the bar practically the entire time we were there, so we had to try them out, and indeed they were good, extremely fresh. Went very well with my Guinness. This was my order: "Andouille Encrusted Fresh Fish - PanÃ©ed fresh fish in andouille bread crumbs served over sautÃ©ed crawfish, mushrooms & andouille cream with garlic mashed potatoes" I was very impressed and satisfied with it. The flavors were strong but not heavy, so the distinct spices and herbs were all brought to the surface, but were not overpowering the natural flavors of the fish. The mashed potatoes were not as garlic-y as I would've liked but that's insignificant. The bar atmosphere was good, they had Notre Dame basketball playing in the NIT (pathetic, considering they were ranked #7 at one point and top 15 for most of the season), and a lot of LSU pride can be seen. I will most likely come back here if I ever find myself in Baton Rouge again.
(4)
Jason A.

Came here with my family, party of 14, during my visit to Baton Rouge. There is no call ahead seating, or reservations available but only had to wait about 10 min for a few tables to be put together and before long had a menu and drink in hand. For our group they gave us a waitress in training to take care of us, and she did pretty well given our constant requests for more water, beer, iced tea, etc. For starters the grilled oysters are phenomenal! The hush puppies are also amazing. I've had quite a few and I'm originally from Baton Rouge but from what I remember these are some of the best. Food came out quick and evenly spaced between the appetizers, salads, and entrees. My drinks were always full and I give kudos to the new server for keeping up with us. I had the Pontchartrain which was paneÃ©d fresh fish fillet topped with crab meat & caper hollandaise served with garlic mashed potatoes. OMG was it amazing! Everything was fresh and I will definitely be coming back here again when I'm down in Baton Rouge. See y'all soon!
(4)
Joyce F.

tuesday is the day to go with the half price raw oysters! i was lucky to stop by on tuesday and had 1/2 dz oysters. was a great deal. ordered the cole slaw with the peanuts that were okay and had the fish with shrimp and mushrooms. thougth i was ordering healthy but not so much. was a good tasting dinner and would go back.
(4)
Ralph R.

One of my all time favorite seafood places, great food, great value.
(5)
Kim G.

I recently returned from a trip to Baton Rouge and went to Parrain's for lunch and dinner. I ordered the Barbequed Drum based on server recommendation and the salad with their signature dressing with a lemonade. The fish and lemonade were excellent and good portions, but I got to say I wasn't too impressed with the salad. The dressing needed some more spice. I had to douse it with some salt/pepper/tabasco to kick it up a notch. On my second visit, the food I ordered was not so great, I ordered the thin catfish with fries and it seemed like the fish was either sitting under the heat lamp too long or microwaved. But the hush puppies were delicious. Everyone else really enjoyed their meal and the service was on the spot, so I would return and recommend to others.
(3)
Linda B.

We have been visiting Parrain's for many years. I always begin with the eggplant pontchatrain and salad with tabasco vinegarette...superb!!! If you are looking for great seafood that is not fried, you must try the BBQ drum. The drum does not actually have BBQ, but is grilled with scales. Actually, it is a little on the spicy side for me, so I always ask them to go easy on the cajun spices and it is amazing!! If you are looking for a unique spicy appetizer, try the blackened alligator, my husband's favorite.
(5)
Soledad M.

delicious gourmet food, grilled oysters, crawfish au gratin, creole crawfish, etc etc... perfect meal. For those not liking the gourmet there are also the sandwiches and fries, but for those with delicate palates, this is must go. On top of it, service is very good and it is not expensive at all. Food was too good i could not make it to dessert, so i owe you that one.
(5)
Jane N.

good for BR, good prices, 3-stars compared to the rest of the food in the country in my opinion (though i haven't eaten at every single restaurant). gumbo is a little thin, ettoufee rocks, corn and crab bisque is excellent, fried oysters - too much batter... share your plates cause portions are large. don't get fat.
(3)
Todd R.

My job sent me here for a ten day assignment so I had some time to get to know Baton Rouge a little. I asked my coworkers where's the good food, and they all said the same restaurant, Parrain's for some local flavor. They did not disappoint. I came at prime dinner time on a Friday night and had to drive around quite a bit to find parking and finally got a spot when someone else left. I expected to wait as indicated by the parking lot, but I was able to be seated at the nonsmoking bar right away. I had good conversation with the local crowd and got good recommendations to eat, but I was determined to have some of the seafood gumbo, which was excellent as an appetizer. For my entreÃ© I had the Pontchartrain, which is Drum fish fried and topped with crab and Holaindaise sauce. MMMM MMMM MMMM! The side of smashed potatoes was cold and too lumpy but it didn't matter because the portion was so big and the Gumbo was so filling that I couldn't finish the entreÃ© anyway. Would have been five stars except the potatoes and the poor salad took away from the experience. Bartenders were great though! Will definitely be back next time I'm in "Luziana".
(4)
Camille K.

I discovered Parrain's on a recent trip to Baton Rouge. My loved ones and I had lunch at Parrains's one Sunday after church. I ate a plate of hush puppies (with butter!) and a cheese burger with fries. Yum! I wanted the BBQ shrimp, but it was "heads on." The waiter warned I may get shrimp all over my clothes. My family agreed. Bummer. I still managed to get burger sauce all over my hands. :-) Next time I will try the BBQ shrimp and the fried alligator. The prices are excellent for lunch.
(5)
D S.

was recommended by the clerk of the hotel i was at. can't say i was in the best mood to begin with, as i hadn't intended on staying that long in br. after getting the news that my stay was extended, i decided to treat myself to a good meal. ordered gumbo, fried alligator, and 1/2 Crawfish EtouffÃ©e and 1/2 Fried Tails. the gumbo was great. fried alligator just tasted like fried-anything, and the 1/2 fried tails tasted the same. the etouffee was great though. over all, 3.5 stars. its a little difficult to find, and it all basically just tasted like deep fried anything as opposed to having a distinctive taste on its own. maybe thats just cajun food in general. . . or maybe i was just in a crappy mood to begin with.
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Nick M.

this is where I bring any out of towners for a taste of Louisiana-style food. although it probably isn't the "best" in town (I hear Juban's is excellent), I have never had anything less than good here...and all of my guests have said the same. Can't beat it for the price
(5)
Mandi C.

This is one of the best places in town for authentic Louisiana food (besides Juban's and Mansuer's). It's a neat looking place with all sorts of Louisiana-esque decoration like pelican statues, fishing nets, paintings of the bayou, etc. mixed with pretty stuff such as antique mirrors. I was floored by the food. I ordered the "Black and Bleu Tuna" which is a blackened tuna steak topped with bleu cheese crunmbles on a bed of linguini with a bleu cheese sauce. The whole shebang (which came with a salad and a large piece of french bread) was $17.95 and definitely worth the price. The people I went with also had rave reviews about their food, both for the flavor and the portions. I was also impressed with the waitstaff. One of the people I was with was my finicky mother who can never decide what she wants to eat. Instead of becoming exasperated, the waiter sat with her for well over 5 minutes and answered every question she had about the menu without sounding irritated (though I'm sure he must have been). He was also great about getting food out in time and refilling drinks. The only thing to be wary of is the crowd! We got there at a good time but when we left, the porch was full of people waiting to get in. If you go, you might want to make reservations.
(5)
Liz C.

My friend and I chose this restaurant for several reasons: great reviews, convenient location from where we were staying, and locals giving us opinions based upon our interests in food. I was surprised with how busy it was for a Wednesday night but the wait wasn't as grueling as some other places may have been mostly because they provide you with cellular games to play during the time your waiting to be seated. In terms of service, our server was incredible! She was very helpful, welcoming, and wasn't annoyed by our asking of a few questions. She also made personal recommendations which we were happy about. We started off with fried gator and hush puppies. Now I must admit, I've never been a fan of hush puppies but you could taste the freshness of these and they weren't doughy in the middle for once. Both appetizers were served promptly and hot! As for my meal, I got the gumbo and a salad. The seafood gumbo was good, I wish there was a little bit more heat (in terms of temperature and spice). On the other hand my friend got the crab and corn bisque which was still hot and very tasty. Overall, great experience and I wish I was eating some of their fried gator right now. YUM.
(4)
Cristina C.

Wow! What an awesome place!!! I'm not from the area, by 1,500 miles. This place was great, the service was great. I think our girl was Kristin.. Kristine, I remember something along that line because I was like oh! similar name. So sorry I forget it. She was amazing! So sweet. I got the fried catfish and subbed with asparagus as the site instead of fries.. holeeeeshit. So f'n good. And the pepper jam balsamic dressing, WOOWOOZAAA. Dingy, homey, rustic feel to it. Fun atmosphere. Great place!!!
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Steffi M.

It was a very busy place the time we went. The place was a little bit more fancy than expected. It was the peak of the our, but our waitress was very helpful with the menus since it was our first time going. The restaurant has a bar and has a lot of tables for people to sit. They have cute decorations on the walls and it looked historical. Food was great, service was great, good place for dinner.
(3)
Christina V.

Really good spot! Blackened alligator appetizer was great, excellent recommendation from the server instead of the friend option on the menu. My husband got the Delacroix signature dish, which he said was one of the best meals he's had in a long time. I got the brunch smoked salmon poached on a croissant - huge upgrade from a bagel. Grits were excellent, salmon was very fresh & the croissant was delicious. A perfect stop
(4)
Danielle M.

When friends or family visit from out of town, it is a given that we will visit Parrain's. The food is always good and always consistent. My husband loves "The Whole Shebang", which offers a sampling of the popular Louisiana favorites - gumbo, fried fish, stuffed shrimp, oysters, alligator and more. Along with their fried seafood, I love their house dressing - Tabasco pepper jelly vinaigrette, dirty rice and hush puppies. The only downside - there is typically a wait. Try to arrive early and stay away from weekend nights if you can help it. They also have great lunch specials, which include a salad and nice lunch size entree portion.
(5)
Jasmine Z.

This is my designated dinner spot on Tuesdays - half price oyster night! I Their grilled oysters are very delicious too. But be careful of the horseradish they provided, it is very, very strong. I like to drown my food in wasabi but their horseradish cream still gives me the kick. Apart from the oysters, I would recommend hush puppies. They taste like they are freshly made, seasoned and fried - hands down the best one I've ever had. If you are a fish lover like me, you must try their specialty entrees such as The Delacroix or The Vermillion. I tend to stay away from heavy butter and cream sauce but I cannot put down my fork the first time I had The Delacroix. That's how good they are. However I'm not a big fan of the bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer or the crab fingers. They were a little dry and I definitely overpriced. Also the line at Parrain's is notoriously long. If you go there during the dinner time, it is usually one hour wait, minimum. Even after you sit down, sometimes you have to wait 15 minutes to get a glass of water because your waitress is overwhelmed by all the big tables. Oh did I mention the parking is nightmare as well? Don't try to park behind the building if you are not driving a monster truck. The mega size pot holes will eat you alive. Still, I'm going there next Tuesday because of the food :)
(4)
Kiera M.

My last night in Baton Rouge, we decided to go to Parrains and were not disappointed at all! The restaurant was busy but we were seated right away. I got the Bloody Mary again and it was just as good as the first time. I ordered the chargrilled oysters too, and they were just as great. My friends ordered the boiled shrimp, crawfish shrimp and crab pasta and the drum fish dish. They were all happy with their orders. The fish had some bones in it so that's something to be aware of since our server didn't say anything about it. I tried the pasta and it was amazing, very rich and garlicky so if I ordered it I probably wouldn't be able to eat the whole huge portion. The boiled shrimp come with the heads and tails on too. Overall this place was a great find while down here in Baton Rouge, the atmosphere was cozy and rustic and the food was delicious.
(5)
Tori B.

Absolutely amazing! Very near Interstate 10, so Parrain's was an easy stop for us as we headed back to Texas! The Whole Shebangs were the perfect sampling of everything. The food is fresh and the atmosphere is inviting and suitable for a whole array of occasions.
(5)
Jimmy V.

My fiancÃ© and I stopped at Baton Rouge to stay for the night at the Hilton hotel. Parrain's Seafood was just 5 mins away by car and the rating on yelp was very helpful! We ordered a bowl of seafood gumbo, Atlantic Mahi Mahi for our main entrÃ©e at $25.99, and a bread pudding. We thought all of the dishes were delicious. My fiancÃ© doesn't like the gumbo as much as French Market Restaurant and Bar. But again, they were delicious and the waitress were very friendly and responsive.
(5)
Gabe R.

I have been here 3 times in the past 3 weeks as it seems to be the place to be amongst my clients and work peeps. The 1st time I walked in, I wasn't expecting much as the decor is wood everything. The best way I could describe it would be as a fancy swamp shack theme. That's probably a terrible description. Oh well. The place is large and by the looks of it I was expecting the typical fried seafood/ po-boy type place. WRONG! This place has some real cooking going on! The app menu has things like chargrilled oysters and bacon wrapped bbq shrimp. The chargrilled oysters are totally different from the Drago's version but still pretty good. I'm not sure what the flavor exactly was but there was an ample amount of shredded cheese on top. For entrees they have a ton of local fresh fish. I have had the Grilled Mahi(the fish of the day) and it comes on a bed of spinach, Hollandaise and a tree of brocolli as a side. Oj it may not have been a tree but it's at least a shrubbery. The bbq drumfish is phenomenal! It's grilled, huge and seasoned/marinated up bbq shrimp style. Delish. I've gotten this the past 2 times because it was so good. The restaurant is casual/business casual and really bust at lunch. The wait staff is dressed in attire that you would expect in a neighborhood restaurant. Don't let their attire fool you. Service is spot on, the waitress are attentive and knowlegable and the food is great. My boss is coming in town next week, I'm sure I will be back here.
(4)
Jefe S.

First time to the "south" and found this restaurant. I can say enough great things about this place. Everyone from the waiting staff to the managers we friendly and sociable, they really made my first experience with southern food and the south in general a great one. I wish I could give this restaurant more than 5 stars. On top of all that the food was simply amazing. Everything I had was outstanding. I can't wait to come back here. Thank you Andy with the recommendations and the company.
(5)
Ashle' H.

I go here at least 3x a month and I enjoy every visit... I have so many favorites that I'm sure I will bore you with them all. Whatever you order you will not be disappointed whether its Hush Puppies, Cornish Hen, Soup, Salad, Fried Platter or Charbroiled Oysters you will be a happy camper. Despite the hostess station being overcrowded at times the service is normally on target with no complaints.
(5)
Beth G.

Grilled Oysters! The best ever. Have had in a few places, how come it is not served more in seafood establishments? Seasoned grilled with a little cheese. Can get 1/2 order 6 or whole order 12. If you come here, must start off with these wonderful babies. You can't just eat these for dinner, so remember only one order per person! Ordered the catch of the day, spotted trout, broiled. Parking is good until about 6 pm. After that you may have to circle. Service was wonderful, sat at the bar and the bartender was helpful in other aspect outside food, such as where to go in the city. Very clean and everyone friendly. Wish I had pics of the Oysters, but there are enough on her, Just another rave review for this place. Hard NOT to give 5 stars.
(5)
D S.

Went there last night early, as a party of 1. I sat 5-10 minutes before 6 pm, but the server (waitress) didn't even come to my section until 6:15. I was kind of sharp about that - I was ready to order! But I was still civil - hey, I've been a server, too. I ordered a cup of corn & crab bisque, and the coleslaw with peanuts. I actually at the whole side plate of coleslaw with peanuts! It was great, vinegary, not mustardy. It was probably enough to share, but I could've used the vegetables so I'm glad I didn't have to. The cup of soup came with a fluffy breadstick and was DELICIOUS. Very creamy with chunks of crab in it. I also ordered the bacon-wrapped shrimp, which were disappointing. They were not wrapped in bacon, but did have pieces of bacon on them, and were totally smothered in a barbecue-style sauce that tasted horribley vinegary and tangy, not sweet or mellow at all and more like "bbq" style than, say, "Cajun" style. I did not like the shrimp appetizer at all and did not eat more than 3 bites, though the shrimp were large. Would totally go back - 2 great dishes, an apologetic server who made up for her mistake, and a lot of fun people-watching, and a 25-minute wait when I left at 6:50 pm.
(4)
Liz W.

Don't get me wrong the food was good. But for the price and all the "rave" reviews, I was not impressed. While in LA you can find many restaurants and cafes with far better food and service.
(2)
Whitney G.

If you are looking for decent food, go somwhere else. This is not the place. The service is good, the food leaves so much to be desired. It is not consisitent. Either too salty or over cooked. The fish has yet to taste fresh. I would just reccomend going elsewhere unless you are just looking for seafood in the area.
(2)
Darrell E.

I don't know how this place got less than 5 stars. Everything here is on point. The food the service everything.
(5)
L D.

I loved the charbroiled oysters! Service was good and the restaurant was packed - which is a sign of good food!
(4)
K. R. M.

The food was very good. The service was quick, and our server was very polite willing to take the time needed to best serve our needs! All in all a great all around experience !
(4)
Jill C.

I ordered a simple dish, the fried shrimp. Any time I order this meal I peel back a bit of the fried layer to ensure the restaurant cleaned and de-veined the shrimp. What I found at Parrain's was revolting; every piece of shrimp had a thick vein of fecal matter that had not been removed. I don't know if this one a 1 time incident with a lazy employee, or an everyday practice. After all, the fried layer covers up the shrimp so no one should notice, right? WRONG! I will never go back to find out.
(1)
Carmen Q.

Smoked Oysters are worth a weekly visit, which my friend does. Great for families visiting LSU that want an authentic Louisiana food experience.
(5)
Jack H.

I like seafood, gumbo and other southern food staples, but this place doesn't live up to the rave reviews. It's not bad but it's not great either. It's fine. Middle of the road. The food is tasty but it's nothing special. Most of the menu is made up of fried gulf seafood just like 90% of the restaurants along the gulf. High fat and big portions equals five star reviews I guess.
(3)
Chris S.

I have eaten here twice. Both times, I had the drum, once as the BBQ drum and once as the fish of the day. And both times they were a hit. I would highly recommend the BBQ drum; it's perfectly cooked and aptly sauced, enough to heighten the fish, while letting it shine through. The service was good as well. Parrain's is a great place to bring a visiting VIP or a date.
(5)
Melissa T.

Don't eat here unless you like the most awesome food ever! We had gumbo, crawfish soup, fried alligator, and chargrilled oysters. Everything was delicious! The service and the atmosphere are also 5 star. If you are in Baton Rouge, this is a must!
(5)
Larry W.

Traveled from Nevada to visit family and wanted seafood. Many people recommended this location. My wife and I were not disappointed! Excellent seasonings and real good staff made for a wonderful meal. Looking forward to returning for more!
(5)
Jeff C.

My wife and I were traveling through Baton Rouge and received a recommendation to have lunch at Parrains. Boy are we glad we stopped! We sat at the bar right in front of the oyster shuckers and grill. This was fortuitous because once we saw the chargrilled oysters going on the fire we knew we had landed in the right spot. Yes, the grilled oysters are amazing and you MUST try them, even if you are not an oyster lover. Amazing. The rest of our lunch was just as delicious and the service was attentive and friendly. We enjoyed the bar, as we got to chat with the oyster shuckers quite a bit. They are a fun and lively bunch with plenty of great stories to tell. Overall a wonderful experience and worth a visit. We'll be going back for sure!
(5)
Justin B.

I spent a few days in Baton Rouge and had my best restaurant experience here. Great food, nice ambiance, and excellent service. I had my first poboy here, and my wife and daughter had something a little more sophisticated. Parrain's is definitely recommended.
(5)
Edward S.

I was in again last week for dinner. I was alone so I ended up in the bar. Staff was great!! The ghargrilled oysters and the crab soup were wonderful. Another worthwhile dining experience.
(5)
Sophia S.

They got really good seafood and worth waiting for, I enjoyed the dinner there!! Highly recommend, try their chargrilled oyster and the first dish of the specialty list!!!
(5)
Felipe S.

Wow. This place was amazing. Beautiful girls with great attitude and service. The oysters where out of this world. I ordered what the girl recommend and man she was right. At the end I had a pecan pie with vanilla ice cream and I think all I wanted to do after was sleep. I extremely recommend this place.
(5)
Eva M.

You may not get the best impression at first, when you get to and enter this restaurant, but after you tasted their authentic, Cajun seafood platters, you'll be glad you stopped by! Try the char grilled oyster, (yam, yam!), combo seafood platter, broiled or fried Catfish, giant shrimps, and by all means, get the coleslaw! They are out of this world! Rating of food: 5***** Service: 5***** Atmosphere: 4**** Location: 4**** Hospitality: 5***** Come hungry and leave "stuffed" and extremely satisfied! Don't forget the dessert! We had the pecan pie with vanilla ice cream and the bread pudding; we liked both of them.
(5)
Gregory S.

Excellent, they are very professional.
(5)
Jewells N.

We stop here on our way to Plymouth MI from Port Aransas, TX it is about 8 hours from Port A so we stop about 3PM on our 14 hour "first day". It is right off the East I-10 exit (easy on / off), so great place to get out take a nice break for some good food. This time, had the Barbeque Drum (black) - was little worried when they said "with scales on" but it was AWESOME ! The scales "protected" the fish from the grill so it had the nice smoky taste without falling apart. - I am going to try this and see what I can do. My wife had blackened shrimp with fettuccine - it was very good. Service was quick and even though food was high end, we didn't feel uncomfortable sitting there in a "road trip" clothes. Last time, had the fried plate - what you would expect lots of fried fish, oysters, shrimp etc. Just good food, but not over the top This time, we were sat "right next to" a table of 10 (policemen) - at almost the same time, we should have asked for a different section (they were not busy) since our waitress had her hands full with that table so our service was so-so at best. At least the kitchen put our 2 person order through before the 10 so we didn't wait for them to get their food, Other times, service has been great so I didn't drop them to a 3 star, which I usually would do..
(4)
Barb S.

Highly recommended! We stop there whenever we are in town. We were not disappointed! There catfish and shrimp were cooked to perfection. You get generous portions with your choice of their special slaw or garden salad. Your meal comes with 2 sides of your choice plus hush puppies. Reasonable prices compared to other seafood restaurants. Plus you get enough food to take some home. Especially if you save room for their delicious bread pudding. Which is enough to share. As an added bonus to our wonderful meal was our server. He was so pleasant with a big smile and very efficient. His name was Perry S. If you are lucky enough to have him as your server, I'm sure you will agree that he enhanced your dinning experience. When you are in the mood for seafood Parrains can't be beat! - THANKS PARRAINS!
(5)
Bill W.

Let me start off by saying, If you are visiting Baton Rouge this is the place to eat! After living in Louisiana for 3 years this is the place I look forward to visiting the most. The restaurant has the look of an old country cabin tucked in right under the highway. There is a big porch on the front (in case you have a wait) and there is outdoor seating on the deck around the corner. Also, a full service bar to have lunch in or hang out while you wait for a table. The food is crazy good and the portions are huge. My favorite dishes include the crab stuffed mushroom appetizer, the baked eggplant with crab meat appetizer, the poboys rock, and you have to get the hush puppies. WAIT, save room for dessert - try some white chocolate pecan pie!!!! The service is consistently superior, the restaurant and bathrooms are clean, the food gets to you quickly, and the prices are reasonable. ENJOY!
(5)
Diane R.

While visiting Louisiana, we had to check out Parrain's. It had great reviews on Trip-Advisor, and we all love Cajun seafood. We also had friends who recommended eating at Parrain's. Parrain's did not disappoint us. It was YUMMY! The seafood pasta was loaded with fresh crawfish, shrimp, and chunks of crab. It was also flavored extremely well with Cajun seasonings. I am not kidding. It was the best Cajun Seafood Pasta dish I have ever had, and I lived in the New Orleans area for six years. I had to try the White Chocolate Bread pudding too. It is one of my favorite desserts, but I am usually disappointed after trying White Chocolate Bread Pudding in restaurants. Anyway, I really liked Parrain's White Chocolate Bread Pudding. It had a touch of almond flavoring in it and sliced almonds all over the top of it. It was delicious! For more reviews of the food, plus plenty of pictures, visit my blog recipesforourdailybread.â€¦
(5)
Ivory W.

The food at Parrian's is consistently good. In my most recent visit I ordered raw oysters on the half shell, gumbo and fried shrimp platter. I had a house margarita
(4)
Mandy V.

Not impressed...Food is not bad but it's not amazing. I prefer Chimes. Charbroiled oysters were good but gritty. Poboys, fried catfish, and crab and corn bisque were mediocre. Service was slow and we were the only ones there as it was to late for lunch but to early for dinner. I'm not saying I would never eat here again it's just that I wouldn't be excited.
(3)
Mack H.

So it may not be crawfish season...but when I knew I was going to be back in Cajun country, seasonality be damned..I need me some mudbug. Parrain's is a fun place with with a friendly staff. Arrived at about 8:30PM on a Tuesday and even though the dining area had a few open spaces we decided to take refuge at a high top table in the inviting bar area. Playoff baseball was on and I had vested interest. They have a solid beer list with some of the local favorites included. They also had the liquor bottles well lit so someone is watching Bar Rescue. Our waitress was attentive and helpful..also very cute. Not that I noticed.. To start we got the highly recommended grilled oysters...while good, they were not quite the food-gasmic experience I was anticipating.A bit too much seasoning I thought.. On the other hand the crab and crawfish au gratin was fantastic, great marriage with a cold beer and a Lipitor. I ordered the cole slaw over salad to see what the fuss was about. Glad I did, very nice and the peanuts are something I will steal next time I make my own. Finally, ordered the 1/2 crawfish etouffee 1/2 fried tails... There are more sophisticated things on the menu, and some more pedestrian. But this is what I was after and was pleased with the flavor and the proportions. Dessert- not on this night...but a table neighbor had the pecan pie and seemed pleased. My efforts to distract and steal a bite were fruitless. Overall,,,I am old, so I have had some cajun foods over these years that if I remember correctly are a bit better- so I give 4 stars. Parrain's is a place I would certainly make a return visit.
(4)
Michael S.

I love this place, I wish it were closer to my home.
(5)
Ashleen S.

Parrain's was one of the first restaurants my husband and I went to when we moved to Baton Rouge last August. My in laws and nieces went along as well, and it was a wonderful family restaurant! Not being from Louisiana, we chose Parrain's because it had great reviews online and seemed to have a menu that was definitely geared towards great gulf seafood and southern favorites. We were all very happy with our meals! Now, my husband and I live fairly close to Parrain's and have been back probably four times. My absolute favorite menu item is the Oysters Beinville! I normally do not even like oysters, but absolutely loved these! The hush puppies are another appetizer favorite and my husband likes the Oyster deals on Tuesday. Last but not least, we definitely recommend the white chocolate bread pudding...keeps us coming back!
(4)
Steve N.

Service was good and food was delicious. The crawfish gumbo was amazing! I'd go again!
(5)
mellow y.

so so so tasty i had a single night to eat out in baton rouge and had my heart set on something amazing and distinctly cajun. this place was EXACTLY it. we started with the chargrilled oysters--unbelievably delicious, and like nothing i'd ever tasted, and the boursin balls, which were unique and perfectly seasoned. for dinner, i took the advice of our server and had the andouille crusted fish, which was delectable beyond description, served over a bed of saucy, shrimpy perfection. per the server's advice, i swapped out the garlic mashed potatoes for dirty rice, and loved that as well. though neither my pal or i couldn't finish our meals (our choices were pretty rich and the servings are generous) we opted to try the bread pudding for dessert. i was so full i could've burst on the spot, but didn't regret a single bite. it was heaven in a dish! jennifer j was our knowledgable and attentive server, and each of her recommendations was out of this world. the bourbon cocktails were strong and tasty, too. i would recommend this place unconditionally!
(5)
Benjamin F.

After this trip, I feel I should be careful with the five star review. Sometimes, you hit the right moment in time, on a long road trip you hit a perfect set of circumstances to make a meal extra special. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Stanford USC game is on. Starving after a four hundred mile drive, hadn't eaten since breakfast. Need something phenomenal. Found it. It was yelp that queued it for us, good beer, good people and packed. Nailing it. Girls next to us from Fayetteville say this was the spot. Ordered the BBQ bacon wrapped shrimp. Also the crawfish and shrimp au gratis. Hits the spot. Another beer, get into a fish and shrimp with creole mustard sauce and garlic mashed potatoes. It's got leeks in the sauce. Heaven. I'm going five here, if anyone hits Baton Rouge, get to this spot.
(5)
Mike B.

Have eaten here several times. I've been stuck on grilled oysters, shrimp po' boy, oysters 1/2 shell, crab claws, and cat fish anyway special. All excellent, great atmosphere and attentive service, can't go wrong.
(5)
Melanie B.

My husband and I dined here for lunch today while passing thru heading home to Texas.. I love everything about this place from the sweet hostess to the server! Everything was clean and well put together. The hush puppies were yummy! Our waitress was on point! The only negative thing is its too far for us to come back and visit once a week! We will definitely remember this place and be back!
(5)
Jim D.

This place is great. It is busy, but there is a reason for that. We were able to get a beer and hang out while we waited for our table. The food was exceptionally good. You won't lose any weight at this place, but you will enjoy not losing the weight. We had the Andouille Encrusted Fish and the Tuna and both were delicious. The atmosphere was pleasantly rustic and the service was fine. I would definitely recommend.
(4)
Jackie F.

My boyfriend and I found this place on Yelp while staying in Baton Rouge and decided to give it a try. Overall great experience and excellent food! This was my 1st time to LA so we had the hushpuppies to start which were good but I have nothing to compare to since I have never had them before. He had a bowl of corn and crab bisque which he thought was really good and I had the Delacroix. The fish special was Mahi Mahi and this was cooked to perfection. The side of coleslaw was huge and was soo good. He also tried the Oysters and thought they were excellent. They have outdoor patio seating which was nice and our service was great. We would definitely come back here!
(4)
cass w.

One word. Amazing food! The only reason I am not giving 5 stars was based on the fact the floor was dirty and the prices were a little high for the feel of the restaurant. But truly it was some of the bast seafood I have had and freshest in a long time!
(4)
M M.

Black Blue Tuna was very good. Also the blackened alligator was really good. Half price oysters on Tuesday's.
(4)
June W.

I really liked this place! We were there for an early dinner on a Monday night, so it wasn't crowded. However, I could see from the waiting areas that the potential was certainly there, and probably would be busy on weekends. The service was great, and the food wonderful too. The charbroiled oysters were fantastic and very yummy.
(5)
Blair B.

The crawfish au gratin and bread is to die for!
(5)
John K.

fried gator good and plentiful my daughters favorite , fish fry combo good my daughter had the vermillion good. good service, we were seated fast, cold beer..
(5)
Michelle H.

I'm just going to flat out say out -- slim pickings in Baton Rouge for the culinary experience. I can say the culinary options have definitely flourished in the last years, but it still has a long way to go to reach the same level as NOLA. Of the different seafood restaurants in the area this is by far one of my top picks. We always start off with the chargrilled oysters and the fried alligator - to die for! The chargrilled oysters have a hint of a smoky flavor to them and are still moist. They are so flavorful you can eat them alone or on that tasty and flaky French bread with butter they serve. The fried alligator has a nice blend of spice to it. It is cooked just right to the point where it is neither chewy nor greasy. It pairs well with the remoulade sauce. For the main course, they have great options like the BBQ Shrimp with garlic mashed potatoes. The crawfish, shrimp, and crawfish pasta is really good, too. If you really want to indulge, try the stuffed shrimp. Make sure you try their white chocolate bread pudding before you part ways - you won't regret it.
(4)
Teresa B.

Traveling through town was told this was the place for authentic cajun food. Arrived at around 6pm was told there would be 30min wait, finally we were seated around 7:30pm..hmm ok I know they were busy but the hostess could have been a little more clear. At the table we ordered drinks, I ordered a Knob Creek tall, aprox 20 min later our drinks arrived, mine however showed up in a tall glass with just the Knob Creek no coke.... After a bit we were able to track our waitress down and asked her to bring a glass of coke so we could mix the drink...that took another 15-20min... we orderd appetizers, fried oysters and stuffed mushrooms they were both delicious. For dinner my husband ordered the Andouille Encrusted Fresh Fish and my son and I ordered The Vermillion, when our dinner arrived she brought two of the Andouille Encrusted Fish. The waitress appologized and said that she would correct it right away, both my husband and son finished their meals and mine had yet to arrive. After they were done eating our waitress returned and said that my dinner would be out any time now..I told her to forget it we had been there long enough and besides the whole point of going out to eat is to share a meal with your family, not to eat separately. So as far as the food I had it was not bad but the service was something else. Not a place that we will return to, I'm sure for the price there are other establishments that have the same quality of food and much better service. Oh the manager was unable to be located... hmmm..
(1)
Timothy D.

Every time I visit Baton Rouge (pretty regularly) I hit this place. Great food, good beer, what's not to like?
(5)
Rebecca P.

Had the pork chop alfredo- uuuuuuuuuhmazing!!!! Wish I lived here so I could have it more often. My honey had the crawfish Ã©touffÃ©e and said it was delicious! He had a clean plate afterwards ;)
(5)
Thai D.

On the way to our tour stop in New Orleans, my band stopped by to say hi to our friends in Baton Rouge, and they insisted that they take us out to lunch here. We ordered a plethora of fried appetizers, all of which were delcious (the boudin balls and hush puppies were my favorite), but the main entree I had the Andouille Encrusted Fresh Fish, which was just ridculously huge and awesome. The cream sauce and the crawfish underneath were excellent, and the whole meal was just too good. The hostesses and waitress that served us were lovely and friendly. I gotta say, I love them southern gals! Aside from that, the service was prompt and excellent! This was my first visit to Louisiana, and I've always loved cajun food. Parrain's wasn't just great cajun food - it was great food period. I need to come back to Baton Rouge just to eat here again.
(5)
Mark D.

Awesome in every way! I travel a lot for work and eat all over the country and this has two things you can't beat GREAT service and GREAT food! The BBQ Drum Fish is amazing and of course everyone loves the Charbroiled Oysters. On top of that what really makes this 5 stars is the service! The whole team was on top of it but our server, Ali, went above and beyond and it was greatly appreciated. The manager here should be proud of what they have put together! I loved it so much I ate there back to back days on my trip to Baton Rouge and I never do that.
(5)
Newly P.

Parrains is my fave place for Louisiana food. I love their fried alligators, the charbroiled oysters with a dash of lemon, seafood gumbo, and of course their etouffee. I've also tried their NOLA style BBQ shrimp (tasty, but they come with their heads and tails on and can be messy to eat). The Pontchartrain (tilapia topped with crabmeat, with a side of delicious mashed potatoes and asparagus) is one of my all-time faves here. The portions are huge and unless you're absolutely starving, you will find yourself leaving with a doggie bag. Oh, and the lines can get long, even on a random weeknight.
(5)
Meghan K.

My favorite casual restaurant in town. Hands down. They have absolutely no competition in my opinion. I'm a regular there, at least 2x/wk. I've had damn near close to everything on the menu. I haven't had the steak, but my husband has and raved about it. My brother in law even raves about the pork chop. That's great for Parrains since they are known primarily as a seafood restaurant. I like to go and sit on the patio and have fun days. The service is slower out there and it's more relaxed. Sit down and watch the LSU baseball game, have some beer, oysters, and whatever else your pallet desires! My favorite appetizer is either the eggplant or the crab and crawfish au gratin. It's like heaven in your mouth! I gravitate towards the seafood gumbo as my favorite soup, but I'm a little health conscious and feel better eating that one than the crab and corn bisque, which is to die for!! As for entrees, the Delacroix is my favorite. Don't even think about it, just order it! Trust me! And all of their deserts are to die for! They had strawberry shortcake one day which was delish! But you can always bank on their bread pudding. You probably won't have room for it, but at least order it and take it home for later. Enjoy!!
(5)
Lesia C.

Went again for lunch today. Soup (gumbo) and salad was the choice I made. Their gumbo just doesn't do it for me. Not bad, mind you, just not special. I've been here several times. Entrees chosen range from fried oysters, chargrilled oysters, the Delacroix, the Ponchartrain...etc. All are pretty good. Again, just not special. I think the dishes are over-seasoned and over-sauced. The appetizer menu is pretty good with a wide range of selections from alligator (grilled, fried, etc) to oysters, to dips. One very positive note...the draft beer here always arrives ice cold. Cheers.
(3)
R M.

Pretty standard Cajun fare - Couldn't produce Shrimp Ettufex on request. Cole slaw with peanuts was delicious. Fried shrimp basket was OK. For the price, its an average experience. Location is convenient to I-10 East exit ramp.
(3)
Avner M.

I hope this place did not sustain damage from the recent weather. We found this place using YELP and it had some great reviews. We decided to do what we could to find this place and the food was worth the find. They had a very Friendly staff, all working very hard to ensure every table was taken care of. The food was AWESOME as the reviews said. I don't understand how the staff can be so thin as most of the food is fried, but worth every bite and every calorie. If you are ever in the Baton Rouge area, this place NEEDS to be at the top of your list as a place to stop for food. They are always crowded, but it is a place where they make you feel like you are family. You can come and sit as long as you want and they will make sure yoru every need is met. We will be back to this place again one day as the FOOD IS AMAZING...
(5)
Felicia J.

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Baton Rouge. I love their seafood. It is always consistent, flavorful, fresh and tastes great every time. The rice they give you with the seafood platter is just the ultimate compliment to any fried dish. My favorite is the stuffed shrimp with thin fried catfish. I've gotten this more than 5 times. The stuffed shrimp are so good because they use a hefty amount of crabmeat to stuff and not a lot of breading like most companies. I also had the Cornish hen before and that is tasty to the bone. Makes you feel like you just want to eat the whole thing in one sitting. This place is s BR staple and I will continue to bring my friends here when they visit.
(5)
Laura W.

We stopped in for a good meal as we were on a long road trip from Atlanta to Houston. We came to Parrain's based on the yelp reviews and overall, we found the food to be pretty good. My fiance ordered the corn and crab bisque and aligator, while I had the shrimp platter, which came with fries, dirty, rice, hush puppies, AND salad. It was a lot of food, prepared well, and at a decent price so I have no complaints about that. What soured our experience here was the service. Our waitress was very slow and totally out of it. She forgot to bring out one of the items we ordered and didn't realize it until we finally said something. At one point we overheard her tell another table that she was sorry that she kept forgetting to bring them the to-go boxes (which they had to ask for repeatedly) and that she had been working that day since 2 AM. I have been a waitress myself and was sympathetic to her but at the same time, I just expect more. I would definitely come back again and will keep my fingers crossed for better service the next go around.
(3)
Jennifer L.

We had been visiting New Orleans and hadn't gotten our fill of creole/cajun food so we stopped here. Definitely worth it! It's a little confusing when you pull up because there's a sign at the road but a big Esso sign on the side of the restaurant, which I assume from the decor must have been a gas station at one time. Our server was helpful and attentive. She said that all the tourists try the alligator, so of course we had to try the alligator, and it was fried perfectly in a slightly spicy breading and served with a horseradish sauce -- juicy and tasty! The crawfish etoufee was chock full of crawfish and a perfect consistency. There were so many tasty-looking items on the menu -- definitely wish I lived here, and will definitely stop by if ever I'm back in Baton Rouge!
(5)
Hannah S.

Charbroiled oysters every time!
(5)
M C.

One of the best places you can eat in Baton Rouge. Try the fried alligator, oyster poboy. The fried oyster appetizer is great too. Service is good. During rush hour there can be a long wait .
(5)
Alicia V.

Awesome food! We had 7 in our party. We ordered a little of everything. The fried crab fingers & cole slaw was awesome! The kid meals are huge & include the drinks for only $5.95. We got the Whole Shebang $21.95 it came with everything. I give this place 5 stars!!!
(5)
Stanley J.

I can not say enough about this spot! When I asked the locals where is a good spot to get some good food, the first thing out their mouth was Parrains! Just to make sure the place was all around good, I ordered at least 4 different dishes and just as many different appetizers.( on separate days of course) Everything was good. If you arrive on a weekend, be prepared for a 2hr wait. Save time and stand by the bar and look to see who's about to leave or finish and hang there. You will get a seat quicker. I always order the alligator bites or the crab claws or both..All I can say is Delicious! Then I order a fish dish ..either the ponchatrain or the Delacroix...Talk about melt in your mouth! The flavors just jump out! During my stay in Baton Rouge, I ate here 6 times in a 3 week period. It was just that good....
(4)
Georgia T.

Best turtle soup ever... drinks on point, awesome place to eat... ate at the bar and the service was quick as well.
(5)
George C.

Wow great food Highly recommended!
(4)
Kade C.

Great ambiance, great service (thanks Stephanie!), great food. Grilled redfish covered in a red pepper cream sauce topped with grilled shrimp and scallops. Excellent. The baby asparagus were buttery and covered with garlic. The mashed potatoes were the best I've had. I'm conservative on my giving of stars, but this was a fine example of what I imagine for every restaurant visit!
(5)
Dillon K.

Great! Start with the char grilled oysters. I could have made that the meal. Don't miss out on the coleslaw. It has peanuts in it. I had the Andouille Encrusted Fresh Fish - PaneÃ©d fresh fish in andouille bread crumbs served over sautÃ©ed crawfish, mushrooms & andouille cream with garlic mashed potatoes. Amazing. No room for desert. I'll be back.
(5)
Sue T.

After reading other reviews I have to agree that the chargrilled oysters were amazing. I like the slices of French bread that came with the oysters, I used them to sop the rest of the juice out of the shells. The boiled shrimp were great! though I grew up in Annapolis, MD and would love to have some old bay to shake on 'em. My wife looked at me like I was crazy when I squished and squeezed the juice out of the heads into my mouth. My friend ordered the fried gator and I have to say it was tender and delicious. Everything together was amazing and I highly recommend. My friend could not believe the quality of the service. The waitstaff and the oyster bar was awesome. He said "our waitress had to be related to Brittney Spears" I think he's in love.
(4)
Vanessa Michelle B.

My favorite place to eat seafood in Baton Rouge. My favorite is the fried shrimp platter, no dirty rice, no hush puppies, no fries, sub mash potatoes and green beans instead. This is my go to treat myself meal, my friends are in from out of town meal, birthday meal, other people's birthday meal etc.. I don't have pictures cause I am not thinking about anything but the meal I am about to have when I hit Parrain's. My shrimp is always huge and perfectly cooked, the garlic mashed potatoes are heaven on a spoon and the sauteed green beans with fresh garlic are like magic in my mouth. I always ask for a little fresh horseradish to add to the already awesome fresh made cocktail sauce. How serious am I about my meal at Parrain's? I will give you six examples: 1. If the parking lot was full I would walk a 1/2 mile to get to the door. 2. I would wait as long as it takes to get it when I want it. 3. I am smart enough to go at non peak times. 4. I don't eat the salad, crackers or bread as I need the room for the real food. 5. I rarely talk while eating my meal because I want to savor every delicious bite. 6. My cell phone is OFF the whole time. I also love the BBQ Drum and the grilled fish Pontchartrain and the pasta and.. Oh heck I love the whole menu but the Duck (I don't like Duck) or anything on the "Turf" menu (I don't eat red meat). I couldn't tell you about desserts because I am always too full, but my friends seem to love it. Maybe one day I'll go for dessert and coffee, Ha Ha Ha.. never gonna happen, cause I love me some seafood at Parrain's! IIIEEEE, Allon a Parrain's Sha!
(5)
Ateya R.

OMG! Omg! OMG! I want to Thank everyone that told me all about this place cause it was on point. I was in town for LSU vs McNeese game and we stopped here and I'm amazed how great the food was. Only thing I would ask nicely to change is their rice dressing and potato recipe. Rice dressing is just ok. And potato could be more creamy. I just know it can be better. I got the whole shebang and it was Allllll that! I will be back
(5)
Eric B.

If you've been looking for a great happy hour deal, look no further. Tuesday's Parrain's offers 1/2 price raw oysters, and they do not disappoint. Even better, the staff is friendly and accommodating. I recommend sitting in the bar area when you go, because once your friends hear that you're there, they're likely to show up out of the blue and pull up a chair. My best friend and I went and received excellent service, but before our second round more friends showed up so we asked our server if we could close out our tab with her and join them at a larger table. She was very helpful, and we ended up having a great time with our friends having some good drinks and some good oysters. We enjoyed the raw oysters so much we ordered a few rounds of the charbroiled as well, and there wasn't a single oyster left when we were finished. We will definitely return!
(5)
Victoria N.

My first impression walking in was the way the hostess looked. She dressed very unprofessional and didn't acknowledge us until after she finished talking to her coworker. When she did turn towards us, she didn't say anything. There was no "welcome!" Or "table for how many"? I had to break the silence by asking for a table for 2. The restaurant smelled like a restroom. It's very unsettling while I'm trying to eat. I ordered 1/2 dozen of raw oysters and the whole shebang, which comes with coleslaw (or salad), hush puppies, french fries, dirty rice, catfish, alligator, stuffed shrimp, shrimp, oysters, and gumbo. We were starving, which usually means that anything will taste delicious. This was the worst meal I've had in baton rouge. The oysters were black. I eat oysters all the time, but I've never seen such discolored oysters. I tried taking a picture bc im a foodie but even instagram filters couldn't disguise this. When I went to pick one up, my entire hand was smeared with mud from the outer shell. I know oysters are usually messy, but this was dirty. My boyfriend kept saying, "it smells like the ocean!", and it did- not in the fresh wow! Kind of way but in the fishy disgusting way. He was brave enough to try the oysters, but I didn't have the stomach for it. He didn't like it. The oysters put a bad rep for our fellow friends who have not tried raw oysters before. I hope their first time isn't here. The whole shebang was somewhat better but still not good. The stuffed shrimp and fried fish was ok. Everything else wasn't. The gumbo, dirty rice, and coleslaw was tasteless. Popeye's dirty rice is like this or slightly better, I dare say. Cajun food is supposed to be packed with flavor and spice, but the only taste lingering in my mouth was the flat root beer I ordered. The only thing worth togoing was the hush puppies, which are pretty good in my opinion. The service was very awkward. The waitress at the table next to ours was explaining the menu items to her customers. Every time they inquired about an item, her response was, "Uhm... It's really good! I really think you should try it" except in a monotone and bored voice. My waiter sounded very uninterested as well. Usually when I see bad reviews in the mist of a bunch of good ones, I think this person must be bitter or something! But I promise I walked in expecting the very best due to such high ratings. I am quite sad the restaurant not only doesn't reach my expectations, but I don't see how it was good enough for anyone else. Maybe I came on a bad day. I don't know. I don't plan on coming back.
(1)
Matteo R.

This place is a bit out of the way, and you'll need a car/taxi to get there, but it is totally worth it. Don't let the cabin-like decor and homey feel fool you, though: even though not outrageously expensive, plates aren't cheap either. However, portions are large and packed with flavor; the waitstaff is as friendly as they are enthusiastic about their work. It appears that the locals love this place, so be prepared to wait if you come here in a group. On our visit for lunch we took seats by the bar, right in front of the grill: best seats ever! My pint of Rebirth ($6) was tasty and refreshing, just perfect to enjoy the wonderful food we had at Parrain's. What we had: - The crab & crawfish au gratin ($12.50) is a nice, tasty, rather rich starter, perfect to share. - The Ponchartrain ($20.95) was delicious. It's made with creamy sauce, made with crawfish and mushrooms. I highly recommend this dish: even though the sauce is certainly rich, it does not overpower the fish (which, in our case, was drum fish; a pretty delicate fish with a firm, flaky meat). - The Andouille-encrusted fish ($19.95) was equally delicious [1]. Service was great. Most people working here are pretty young, and they all seem enthusiastic about their job. From the guy working the grill who, surprised we didn't order any oysters, gave us a couple to try straight from the grill[2]. To the girl at the bar, a keen fisherman who proudly shared with us her stories about fishing for drum fish, pictures included. I loved this place. ----------------- [1] Since both dishes appear to use the same fish (i.e. whatever fish they serve that day -drum fish in our case), if you want to try different types of fish you may want to ask in advance what the options are. [2] In case you were wondering, they were delicious. You could definitely make an entire meal just sampling all the different chargrilled oyster combinations they have to offer.
(5)
Linda R.

Amazing.... Amazing..... Amazing. Every dish looks incredible and enough to share. Everyone here is extremely happy and eager to help with your selections. We asked the patrons and the staff for their favorite dish... Response was the same from all... "EVERY THING". And they were all right!
(4)
Dan S.

This place is delicious. They weren't taking reservations, but we got right in on Sunday night. The catfish and etoufee was outstanding, and the Creole cram and crawfish soup was also great. The menu is huge, prices fair. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Al R.

Overall not a bad visit at all. The food was good the service was so so. The server was a little slow on a Monday night to refill drinks and get the apps going. She was however, polite and friendly. The alligator bites were good not over cooked and very light seasoning so you taste the meat a little as well. The Boudin Balls were pretty good and balanced amount of filling. The ribeye cooked a perfect medium was AWESOME! The chef did a really good job seasoning, char, and keeping it a perfect pink medium. The mashed potatoes were nice with small lumps of potato which I enjoyed. The garlic green beans were cooked well and seasoned just right. My dining friend had the drum and stated it was very good and cooked well also.
(4)
Tara F.

Always a winner every time we come. Delicious food, friendly service. It seems to be pretty consistent as well...regardless of what time of day or year. If you want seafood in BR, this is the place to get it!
(5)
Peter N.

Went during lent season, and the line is out the door.. we waited for about one hour till we got seated.. not sure if its like this year round. We had the following: - Chargrilled Oysters - Delicious, grilled, buttery oysters served with french bread, to soak up all that butter goodness - The Whole Shebang - seafood platter, everything was pretty good, how can you really mess up a fried seafood platter? - The Pontchartrain - Paneed fresh fish filet topped with crabmeat & caper hollandaise, served with garlic mashed potatoes - delicious fish, hollandaise was delicious I would eat here again
(3)
Doug P.

Had dinner here tonight. We were told wait time was 45 minutes , we waited 1 hr 15 minutes. We ordered 2 whole shebang platters both platters had food missing. No fries, no hush puppies , and no crab claws. Service was not that good tonight. Don't know what happened tonight .
(3)
Kirsten L.

What a great find when driving through Baton Rouge. The staff was very friendly. The bar bathrooms were dirty and smelly and the family dining bathrooms were clean and refreshing. Go figure. lol. When walking through the dining I quickly glanced at other diners foods. We ordered the oysters Appetizer. Oh so yummy. The seafood gumbo was great. The drum fish specialty melted in my mouth. The sauce that it comes with made it really good. The creme BrÃ»lÃ©e Came out cold. I thought it was suppose to be either room temp or hot?! Overall great restaurant to taste some Louisiana cooking.
(4)
John N.

This is one of my wife's favorite places to eat. And while I'm not a big fan of seafood, I love the fish here. The picture I posted is of the BBQ Drum. My wife would walk a mile in the snow for this dish. And they almost always nail it. I love the peanuts in the coleslaw and the hush puppies are dynamite!! If you aren't early and there is a line, try sitting in the bar. Our waitress Lani was great and very attentive!
(5)
Mimi V.

While driving back to Texas from NOLA, the boyfriend and I decided to stop by this place on a Sunday afternoon. Right when we parked at the parking lot there were a few cars already waiting for the doors to open at 11AM. By the time we got seated and got our food by 11:30am, the whole place was almost packed with customers. That was how busy this restaurant is! The items we tried were: Fried alligator: This was mediocre, just tastes like fried fish in a way. Char-boiled oysters: BOMB and a must get! I love the way they make it here, full of flavor and the garlic bread it comes with is very soft and good. Fresh oysters: Good and very fresh. The cocktail sauce it came with was good as well. Mixed plate of Fried catfish, shrimp, hush puppies, fries: I am not a big fan of catfish because of the fishy smell, however, the boyfriend thought it was good. The shrimp was very tasty and crispy. The hush puppies were the best hush puppies i've ever tried and very delicious. Fries were just fries. Cold-slaw: The cold-slaw here was a bit different from other places because it has peanuts and probably has a more vinegar based sauce. It was good and i would order it again. Overall, this place was good and i would recommend coming here if you are looking for cajun food. Big restaurant, fun ambiance, friendly staff, and big parking lot.
(4)
Trinh T.

Parrain's Seafood is a Cajun/Louisianan restaurant conveniently located off Highway 10 in Baton Rouge. It's a convenient location if you're on a road trip. But it also happens to be an excellent option with great seafood in a laid back setting. My Overall Rating - 4 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Parrain's has a great outdoor feel. The restaurant appears to be made entirely of wood and has a historical presence to it. Not sure how long it has been around and it's certainly unpretentious. No reservations taken so if you have a big party come early, but there is plenty of seazting and parking. 1 Star. Service - It's casual & laid back but that doesn't mean the service is lackadaisical. In fact, we had a very large party with kids & our server(s) were great. They were patient, took time to describe features, and were able to accommodate any and all requests. Nothing but an awesome experience all the way around. 1 Star. Food - When you're in Louisiana country, you should eat like the locals. For me, Parrain's hits the spot. Fresh oysters from the gulf are huge, plump, and only slightly briny. I preferred them over the Chargrilled Oysters if I had to make a choice. Also, skip the New Orleans BBQ Shrimp. It's not as good as places in New Orleans (of course), but mainly because the shrimps are a bit small. The sauce is great for dipping bread but that's it. My main dish - Andouille Encrusted Fresh Fish was phenomenal. The fish was perfectly seared on a top of a creamy crawfish sauce. It reminded me of something I would order and eat in New Orleans, but I don't have to travel as far. Seriously, each bite was soft, crispy, creamy, chunky, and perfectly seasoned in each bite. The only negative is that it is not cheap. I'm sure there are better, cheaper, more authentic places in Baton Rouge. 1 Star. Will I Return? - Yes. Mainly because it's so easy to access off the highway. It's a great place for Louisiana style seafood and is a must visit when I'm in town. 1 Star. My Yelp Rating Scale (Sum of all parts): 1 Star - Atmosphere - Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I'll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm. 1 Star - Service - You can have a great meal with bad service. But that's also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It's important to the dining experience that service is great and on point. 2 Stars - Food - I'll award up to two stars for the food, since this is the main reason we dine out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it's really all about the food. 1 Star - Will I come back? - If I know for a fact I'll return, I'll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return. Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Yelp score.
(4)
David G.

Visited this spot last night in Baton Rogue. This visit was well worth it. I highly recommend a stop in, if you are passing thru BTR....not far off I10. Spacious and inviting atmosphere. Friendly staff. Large and well stocked bar. Food: Gumbo was one of the best I've experienced since moving to the SW. The chargrilled oysters were the best experience for me. This app is both for those who love oysters and others who are not big fans. I am on the far end of scale of not liking them. But the char grilled oysters with lemon and Parmesan cheese gave them a much different flavor and consistency than I have had before when trying them. If there, stop by the bar where the actually grill the oysters in open view. I will definitely check it out again next time in the area.
(4)
Dominic E.

I was in Baton Rouge on business and was taken to Parrain's Seafood for dinner and the following day for lunch. Both times, it was absolutely delicious. For dinner, I ordered the Crab and Crawfish Au Gratin (appetizer) and the Whole Shebang for my entree (if you order this I hope you're ready to EAT). The au gratin was delicious and came with garlic bread to dip. It was rich and flavorful and had great spice. The Whole Shebang was just that...shrimp, catfish, stuffed shrimp, alligator, hushpuppies, oysters, and a cup of gumbo. Everything except the catfish was absolutely delicious. In comparison to everything else, the catfish was muted and tasted unseasoned. For lunch, I ordered the Crab, Crawfish, Shrimp Pasta. This dish was decadent and indulgent and it was everything I hoped it would be. Spice, creaminess, and deliciousness are words that perfectly describe this pasta. I would have it again in a heartbeat. Both times I also indulged in their coleslaw...and I want more. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town next.
(4)
Sara M.

Very good, We enjoyed very much service was good and friendly waitress stayed on top of our drinks even offered to go cups at the end. I had 1/2 fried crawfish and 1/2 etouffee salad and bread. Etouffee had good sauce real crawfish, fresh, not frozen tasting the fried ones were well seasoned and big and fresh, nice large servings for price bread was very fresh and soft. Salad was just lettuce and tomatoes, coutons nothing special, good flavored ranch. Had a to go box was still good for lunch the next day. My husband had andouille crusted fish with crawfish sauce and mash. Potatoes. He really liked crawfish sauce and fish was fresh and moist however he felt as though fish could of had more seasonings and maybe been blackened a bit more, it was really light in color, but still didn't think overall it was worst he ever had. We would return, overall not bad, I found prices to be reseasonable for amount of food and freshness of seafood. cute little cajun setting/decorations which we didn't mind either.
(5)
James H.

I stopped in to this place while on a two day business trip to the area. I came back the second night because I was so impressed and wanted to try more of the menu. The grilled oysters are a must starter - I sat at in the bar area or the "hammerhead bar". Pretty cool to watch them prepare the grilled oysters which are a must - I had them as a starter both nights. The crawfish Ã©touffÃ©e was flavorful and a very large portion. The staff is super friendly and know he menu - they are not scared to give you a recommendation which I like. The gumbo is solid and I loved the pork chop. This place is casual but 5 star all the way.
(5)
Andrea A.

For the seafood lover, Parrain's is a no-brainer. Hundreds of enthusiastic reviews make that plain. All nine of us enjoyed our dishes. I sampled one of the flavorful Crabmeat Stuffed Mushrooms, took the utmost pleasure in my cup of Crab and Corn Bisque and enjoyed my Crawfish Ã‰touffÃ©e. I think the biggest complaint was that no one had room for dessert...the portions were huge. Even if you don't eat seafood or fish don't overlook the place. Their Turf menu features several tasty options for chicken, pork and steak. Their Whole Fried Cornish Hen transformed my child from boy to velociraptor in 3.5 seconds flat. He took one bite and carved back into the bird with a violin player's gusto! I've never seen him so pleased with himself about a pick from the alternative menu.
(5)
Gill S.

I was concerned at first that this place would be mediocre. BOY WAS I WRONG!! Everything is wonderful. EVERYTHING! If they served it, it was magical. My only regret was not ordering more food lol. The main purpose of stopping here was to try charbroiled oysters. Keep in mind, this i=was my first time having this. I wasnt sure what to expect, but the moment I had one, I realized how much I was missing out in life. I ordered one dozen at first, when I saw my waiter, I immediately ordered another dozen after a few bites. Those things are addictive. I swear they lace them with crack! That garlic bread they serve in the middle was wonderful. Considering how my friends and I had been on the road for quite some time, we wanted to eat some other things. I decided to try the crab and corn bisque. The moment I tried it, I almost fell out of my seat from wiggling around in joy. They ceased to amaze me what they could serve. My friends ordered the soup of the day (wild mushroom soup). even that, which I probably wouldn't order myself, was fantastic. Everything was a symphony of flavors, which I which I could have consumed by the gallon. This place is not cheap. But take it from me, you will not regret what you order. Write them a blank check and eat as much as you can.
(5)
J'me W.

Ok Guys I now have an obsession that I dream of on a daily basis. CHARGRILLED OYSTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! My mouth is watering as we speak. I am by no means a cold oyster lover. I was when I was a kid but then I didn't like them anymore. However, everytime I come to this restaurant they are on the majority of tables and smell like heaven. You first dip the toast points into the butter parmesean sauce and devour the richness in your mouth, Then you eat the whole oyster and suck the juice after you eat it. IT'S OVER I AM IN LOVE Then my waiter James suggested I order the drum for my entree, its so simple yet full of flavor. The fish was cooked perfectly with a side of Asparagus. I have ordered so many dishes here but this was by far the winning dish. Let's not forget the salad that is always so flavorful. Incredible meal!
(5)
AngellÃ© S.

I love Cajun food just as much as the next person. I came to Parrains with family who wanted some good ole authentic Cajun seafood. My family got the whole she-bang platter. However, I do not eat fried food or severely deep-fried food for that matter either. I was very disappointed when I looked at the menu and saw that there is no grilled platter options. Pretty much there was no seafood that wasn't fried. I wish this restaurant would be more "healthy options"friendly. The ambience is pretty nice here and I would go back. It's just a struggle right now trying to find tasty options that are not deep fried.
(3)
Dominique K.

This is my restaurant of choice to bring family to its authentic to Cajun food and the flavors are incredible. The wait staff is quick and very knowledgable. I would recommend this restaurant any day. Everytime I go the parking lot is always full.
(5)
Katherine R.

This was probably my second or third time here. I had not been very impressed previously. This time was a complete game changer. The service was amazing however our server could have worn more clothing. She suggested a great special, the chicken delicroix. It was fabulous, just enough seasoning in a cajun cream sauce that was to die for. The bread that was served with it was also heavenly. I will defiantly be going back!
(4)
Bru S.

Visiting Baton Rouge and the clerk at our hotel suggested Perrains and let me just say she nailed it. Pulled up and place was packed which on a Tuesday night is a great sign. A short 15 minute wait and we were seated. Started with the bacon-wrapped BBQ shrimp and they were excellent. For my entree I had the nightly special which was the blackened mahi mahi with grilled gulf shrimp finished in a pesto sauce with linguini Alfredo and a vegetable medley. I was amazed at how tasty it was. Probably one of the three best fish dishes I have ever had. So flavorful. For dessert we had the white chocolate bread pudding and the turtle cheesecake. I love bread pudding and was excited about trying it. It was very good but honestly the cheesecake was the better of the two. No shame in finishing second though. If ever in Baton Rouge again will certainly done here again.
(5)
Mia R.

A lovely Southern atmosphere at this wood-paneled cabin/restaurant. The service was a little slow but friendly. I started with the hush puppies - a must when in Louisiana. I ordered the Delacroix which was served with what I found to be unnecessary shrimp on top of the fish filet. The salad that came with the dinner was ice berg lettuce drowning in a creamy ranch-like dressing. This California girl was missing home. Rich food and big portions.
(3)
Regia R.

Favorite place to go! Great food, good service.. Avoiding to come on sunday lunch, because this place is always packed.
(4)
Desiree S.

Great corn and crab chowder with a yummy salad with homemade ranch dressing. However, dirty silverware and bathrooms make me wonder what the kitchen looks like.
(3)
Matthew T.

Sometimes really underwhelming service can make great food into an experience laughingly memorable for all the wrong reasons. Such was the case for my visit to Parrain's. I take it on very good foodie authority that our group's experience isn't typical--in fact, two of our four have dined there for years and were laughing along. The food was arguably absolutely delicious. We slathered hush-puppies with butter and mmm'd and ahhh'd. We each tasted around each other's entrees and became jealous of our dining partner's selections. There was no "best", all tasted exemplary. (I stole my husband's freshly baked breadstick to sop up the sauce from mine.) The seafood pasta, the bone in fried catfish, the panneed fish, The Delacroix: all great great great. BUT we also wanted sweet tea. Two of them, actually. And one unsweet tea. And one water. Got it? That's two sweet tea, one unsweet, and one water. By the end of the meal, we had 4 water glasses, and 4 glasses of mixtures of sweet and unsweet tea in them. First, all unsweet tea came out. Then more unsweet tea came out that our server swore was sweet tea... But wasn't. Then our one unsweet tea drinker (who is diabetic), had his unsweet tea refilled from a pitcher of sweet tea. It was comical. Especially the part where we each were confusedly sipping unsweet tea, being told it was sweet... All of us secretly thinking we might be going crazy. Luckily, water went just fine with all the great food, and despite receiving some wrong sides with our entrees and their bread pudding not living up to its legendary fame (our dining companions say they appear to have changed it to individual ramekins), we left having had some very hearty laughs and very fully bellies. We'll be back, crossing our fingers for better service, for more of that delicious Cajun seafood.
(3)
Tosha H.

Always fresh and great food My favorite appetizers are the stuffed mushrooms and hush puppies
(5)
Shaun N.

Stopped in Baton Rouge on the way home, found this place and decided to try it. Not a long wait and was well worth it! Oysters on the half shell was awesome! The entire family was satisfied with their meals! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good place to eat!
(5)
Rachel B.

We ate here back in April for Sunday brunch. Although very crowded, we sat immediately at the bar and recv'd really good service. The oyster shuckers and bartenders were really lively and entertaining. I had the crab cakes benedict and it was outstanding. Husband had the chargrilled oysters and were good. One of the items I've had here though was many visits ago, the soft shell crabs with hollandaise. It was to die for. Also, I never leave here without getting a side of dirty rice to go. It tastes just like my mom's dirty rice. IMO this is a must try restaurant in BR if you want authentic cajun or seafood. They deliver!!!
(4)
Keith F.

If you enjoy hearty creamy decadent food this place is for you. The au gratin seafood starter was tasty and creamy. Pure delicious flavor in a bowl. I also had the crab and corn soup which was recommended by our awesome waitress. The starter salad was the only thing I found to be a real disappointment. It was skimpy and lifeless although the green goddess dressing was good. I would gladly come back.
(4)
Matt H.

Stopped at this spot while in town for business. I found the place based on reviews on Yelp. It was easy to find, and only a 7 mile ride from my hotel. All in all, I was very happy with my experience. The atmosphere is kinda cool. What you'd expect from a Louisiana style spot from the outside, and a seafood restaurant feel inside. I started with a 1/2 dozen of the chargrilled oysters. They were delicious. Highlight of the meal. Definitely give these bad boys a try. For my entree I had the crab & corn bisque. This was also very good, though I wouldn't say life changing. I paired it all with a few Hurricane Saisons from NOLA Brewing Company. A nice accompaniment. Give this place a shot. It will be worthwhile.
(4)
Alexia M.

Tip:1/2 price oysters on Tuesday. 1 dozen around $6.00 Hanna was fantastic! Oysters 1/2 price. Hugest oysters I've ever seen! Almost the size of my hand. The catfish poboy was delicious, the crawfish and lobster pasta was also amazing and lastly...the crab and corn bisque was the icing on my cake. Hanna wrapped up our day with her polite and warming attitude. She deserved a great tip for making us feel so welcome and enjoy our dinners. If ever in the area again, this is our spot.
(5)
Tiffany Z.

This has been my second visit to this restaurant. The service is great! Although there is often a wait it is never too long. The portions are very big!!! The only thing I have not enjoyed is the boudin; its fried. They have a great vinaigrette based dressing that is great! Yummy pecan pie. Very good place for families and large groups.
(4)
Sara W.

Stopped by here after a college visit - it's about a 10 minute drive from LSU campus so if you're in the area great choice! There's extra parking behind the building if the front lot is full. When we walked in we had the choice of restaurant, bar or patio, so obviously we chose patio and sat ourselves. Outside was full of families watching the Saints in overtime so we had great Sunday atmosphere. Service was very pleasant as well. We ordered gator bites to start - but (pro tip) we got them blackened instead of fried. They were cooked perfectly so they remained tender and the seasoning was on point. For our lunches we got the catfish plate, seafood gumbo, 1/2 dozen oysters and the andouille crusted fish entree. Everything we had was delish and the seafood was cooked perfectly. All meals (plus 1 beer) came out to $64. So, although it's more expensive than most places we've been this trip, the portions were enormous and the food was worth it. Only regret is not saving room for the chocolate chip pecan pie!
(4)
Mike H.

Freaking incredible. $5.50 for a dozen raw oysters on Tuesday. Best fish I ever had as well.
(5)
M G.

Traveling through and had a great meal here. Had soup, salad, fish and dessert. All were good as was the service.
(5)
Victoria A.

I ordered their catfish, and it was AMAZING! I'm from Texas, and we have good fish, but this was outstanding! They had really good fries and mashed potatoes as well! The hush puppies weren't my thing because of the seasoning, but I'm assuming it's a Louisiana thing. The waitress wasn't very attentive, but they were busy.
(4)
Jason J.

I really like this place in terms of food. The location is so so because it's not enough parking and they have parking in the back under the highway which could get really muddy if it rains. The fried dishes are cooked to order (awesome). The wait time isn't horrible but the service at the bar is TERRIBLE. Don't eat at the bar. The waitresses won't even look your way. They ONLY want to deal with alcohol buyers and their tips. I get they're there to get tips and serve alcohol but man that was TERRIBLE. Again, I like the food but they need to tighten up on the service at the bar. If you're forced to eat at the bar, I wouldn't...
(4)
Lydia T.

Parrain's was amazing! The food and service were excellent! The half and half, oysters and fried shrimp was incredible. The wait was short and the service very good! We will come back on our way to and from Florida again! But if you are in the area it is a must!
(5)
Mike T.

We wife and I have eaten here many times over the years but we won't be coming back again. The food is still generally good but all of the servers definitely had an attitude which certainly made for an unpleasant experience.
(1)
Russell W.

Everything is great, but the char grilled oysters are the best I've ever had. And I eat char grilled oysters every change I get. When I'm in Baton Rouge, those oysters present a serious threat to my budget.
(5)
Kevin A.

I'm from California and I wanted to try something different this place is great. The barbecued oysters were amazing!
(4)
Joan H.

Good food and we enjoyed sitting outside on the deck with no wait. 35 minutes for a table inside at 8 pm on a Tuesday night--this place is popular.
(4)
Ed H.

Terrific. The food and the service were outstanding. One thing, the Capon was over cooked. Stay with the traditional dishes and you will have a great dinner.
(4)
Megan A.

We got there a bit early so no trouble with parking and no wait. The crab and crawfish au gratin appetizer was a great start. I loved the crawfish etouffe and coleslaw. I would definitely visit again when in Baton Rouge!
(5)
David D.

This is my go to seafood restaurant when I don't want to go upscale. The food is excellent and you can get anything from fried catfish, to oysters, to fish in a menuiere sauce. Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is Louisiana. I always bring my out of town guests here for a great meal!
(4)
Eric V.

I got to Baton Rouge once every couple of years. Every time I've been, we go to Parrain's and have been happy every time. Great food, good service and a nice clean restaurant.
(4)
Chris P.

Great seafood and burgers. Nice atmosphere, a good price for what you get, and to top it all off... Dollar Rolling Rock beers. Good place to take family visiting from out of town to get a local experience.
(4)
Berit D.

The chargrilled oysters were awesome . My husband had the lobster and corn bisque. Equally tasty. The service was a little sluggish, we had to ask for plates so we could eat the oysters, we had to ask for the side dish my husband had ordered. And the soap dispenser in the men's bathroom didn't work, and the paper towel holder was broken.......but I would definitely go back for those oysters.
(5)
Patrick M.

Went here for lunch and had their area famous gumbo. It hit the spot; plenty of chunk and quantity. It came with nice soft bread for dipping which was a nice touch. Only thing that beats this place would be your grandma's.
(5)
Natalie T.

The bf and I were visiting Baton Rouge for the weekend. There didn't seem much in the city to offer (food-wise) and I stumbled upon this place on Yelp. Decided to give it a try. The chargrilled oysters were delicious! You can watch them grill them at the bar. Definitely must order! Bf got the delacroix. Only had a bite, but it tasted pretty good. I got the barbecued drum. Sadly, the skin still had the scales on them so I couldn't enjoyed the bbq charred/smoky flavor of actually eating the skin. Other than that, the fish was fresh and tasty. Portions were a decent size. Service was just a-okay.
(3)
G K.

I had seafood gumbo and pontchartrian fish. We were told 30 mins wait time but got a table within 10 minutes. My coworker had crawfish Ã©touffÃ©e, which was good too. Great seafood place!
(4)
Jordana G.

Warning: portions are generous. Easy to over order. Service at lunch was attentive. We were also cautioned the andouille crusted fish had peanuts. I'm not allergic, but I appreciate that they let people know. The eggplant appetizer was crisp, not greasy at all, and topped with a lovely crab and caper hollandaise sauce. Quite good if a bit rich. The seafood gumbo was dark and rich, but had a fishy taste to me. It also had some serious crab shell going on. I would not recommend it, although my companion enjoyed it. The breadstick was light and crusty and yummy. The fried gator was very tender and juicy. I think the sauce had a touch too much vinegar, but was OK in small amounts. The gator meat was maybe marinated? Very flavorful. White chocolate bread pudding was surprisingly light in texture, almost fluffy. A nice ending. Not spectacular, but a solid bread pudding that does not disappoint.
(4)
D T.

Fabulous! The seafood gumbo was very good & dark. Our waitress was very sweet & fast. Nice house salad & very good buttery crab stuffed mushrooms. The bread was delicious! We will return tomorrow for a second round before we leave town... Next day- amazing charbroiled oysters! Huge oysters on the half shell. I had fried crab claws- you get about 25 of them & crab & corn bisque, awesome!! Girls had "The whole shabang" -fried catfish, shrimp, crab claws, oysters,stuffed shrimp, hush puppies, cup of gumbo, salad, & gator! We weren't too sure about the gator but it was good. Do not miss this restaurant !! It's TheBOMB!! Loved all of the food!
(5)
Caprice L.

With all the rave reviews we thought this would be a good spot to get some good Louisiana seafood while we were passing through on our road trip. We thought wrong. The service was okay but the food was average or even less so. I ordered the shrimp and grits and got 3 little tiny shrimp on top of a fried grit cake. My husband ordered the drum and while it was a generous fillet it was way too over seasoned that he had to scrape the seasoning off the top. The prices are expensive too. Don't waste your time or money and go somewhere else.
(1)
Tara Q.

I haven't written a lot of reviews, but I had to write one on this place. I come in to Baton Rouge every couple of months for business and decided this time to look on Yelp for a good place to eat. I'm so glad that I did. Parrain's exceeded my expectations. I got there at around 5:30 on a Tuesday. It was very busy, and I would soon find out why. I decided to sit in the bar area because I was alone. The service in the bar was phenomenal. Parrain's has 1/2 price oysters on Tuesday. Yippee!! I've been living in Phoenix for the last year and there is a serious lack of good seafood out there, so I was ecstatic to see good seafood again. In addition to the oysters, I had the crab and corn chowder which was fantastic. It was creamy, had a lot of crab, and just a little bit of a kick. Pure Louisiana. I also had the shrimp poboy. It was great as well. The bread was phenomenal. The shrimp were perfectly breaded. The tomatoes were red and juicy. I don't have enough good adjectives to describe this place. I can't wait to come back to Baton Rouge now!! Next time I'm going to have the oysters chargrilled. They looked absolutely amazing. Can't wait!! Thanks, Parrain's!
(5)
Robert J.

Absolutely fantastic. .. some of the best bbq shrimp ive had... highly recommend. .. service was good. .
(5)
Karyl K.

This was my first time here. We were seated and then totally forgotten about; for, like, 15 minutes, which embarrassed my old & dear friend, who brought me there straight from the airport for some much anticipated crawfish. However, once I informed the hostess and the chef, who seemed quite appalled, of our predicament, things turned around in a hurry. Our waiter, a true gentleman whose name I have unfortunately forgotten (due to my being middle aged), was exemplary in every way. His suggestions were perfect. My glass was never empty. He was incredibly polite and professional. Our waiter took what started out as a not great situation and turned it into a good experience. Our waiter deserves 5 stars. Being totally ignored by a gaggle of female servers for an inexcusable amount of time deserves negative stars. So I give this restaurant 3 stars, thanks to our waiter who deserves 5 stars, and the good food. I will try this place again sometime in the future and hope this was just an anomaly.
(3)
Bob M.

Found this place on Yelp and glad I did. All the positive feedback is well derserved. Happened to be in town on a Tuesday to find oysters on the half shell are half price. Started with those then went on to a half dozen char broiled oysters which were the best I have ever had the pleasure of eating. And I have had my fair share of oysters. Finished off with a 3/4 pound order of boiled shrimp. Served heads on but no big deal just twist them off and enjoy. The sweetest ever. I sat at the far right end of the bar to dine where the grill is and the aroma is incredible. Service is pure southern Louisiana hospitality, just wonderful warm and welcoming. You must stop in and enjoy this slice of dining heaven.
(5)
John G.

During our week long tour of Louisiana this was hands down the best Cajun restaurant we visited.
(5)
Jonathon R.

It is hard to know where to even begin when trying to review such a staple of the Baton Rouge food scene. I went a few days ago to have dinner with a friend, and it was such an awesome experience. The atmosphere was really comfortable. I had the Shrimp, Crawfish and Crabmeat Pasta. When it arrived, I was a little nervous, as I realized that I was going to have to find the words to describe this masterpiece. I have never written about a dish like this before, and all I can say is: WOW! Well, maybe that isn't all I can say. I loved it. There was so much flavor, and they did not skimp on the seafood. I was truly amazed by the amount of seafood in in the sauce; it was barely a sauce. It was savory and rich, without being overwhelming. I rarely decide to get dessert, but the menu was full of all of my weaknesses: cheesecake, bread pudding, creme brulee, etc. There have been so few decisions in my life which required the same level of thought. I eventually settled on the creme brulee, since the waitress explained that it rotates on and off the menu. It had a wonderful flavor, but I was disappointed in the texture. It had the consistency of pudding. The service was four star service. My waitress was friendly, but she seemed to appear sporadically. Overall, I would say that anyone who loves seafood should make a stop here for a delicious meal in a friendly interview.
(4)
Tammy F.

We didn't wait at all to be seated, but it started filling up not long after we arrived. We really enjoyed the food. The house dressing on the salad was so good. The service was a tad slow, reason for 4 stars. We ordered shrimp and catfish, both were good. My husbands favorite was the dirty rice.
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Danielle N.

We stopped here on our drive from TX to MA and it was amazing. It was Tuesday so we got half off the oysters. I got half a dozen and they were very good - not the small briney ones I'm used to in New England but they were huge and tasted good. One wasn't cleaned too great but the others were fine. I also go the crab and corn chowder and the hushpuppies. The chowder was awesome - great flavor and just spicy enough (I can't handle too spicy but this was flavorful spicy, not just unnecessary heat spicy). The bread stick that came with it is possibly the best bread I've had - and I used to work in a bread bakery. It was thin, crispy and buttery on the outside and super light and fluffy on the inside. I'd order the chowder again just for the bread. The hushpuppies were above average. I get them whenever I can and had them 3x in 3 days. These weren't the best but they were very good. Not a huge fan of jalapenos in them but they were still good. My fiance got the grilled oysters, eggplant pontchartrain and boudin balls. They were all really good. They were out of crabmeat so they substituted little crawfish tails. They looked like they'd be tough and chewy because they were so small but they were actually very tender and seasoned well. And there were lots of them.
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Nate J.

It's a great place to go!
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Shannon W. W.

Some of the best seafood we have ever tasted. We were passing thru Baton Rouge, LA and used Yelp to find a nice place to have lunch. Parrain's Seafood was selected by my wife. It was easy to get to as it was just off Interstate 10. The place was packed (always a good sign). We were seated promptly. They gave us a sample of the gumbo, best I have ever tasted and that is saying a lot. My wife and I split the fried platter "The Whole Shebang". It consisted of fish, shrimp, oysters, alligator, hush puppies, dirty rice, gumbo, and stuffed shrimp. Oh was it great and large amounts of food. The hush puppies and gumbo stood out as the best I have ever had. We will visit again We looked at surrounding tables as their food was being delivered and everything was wonderful looking. Service: a bit slow but it was close Christmas and during the lunch hour Cleanliness/Atmosphere: Clean and felt like a Cajun seafood restaurant with a slight upgrade to its facilities. Price: 3 stars with entrees ranging from $7.50 sandwich to 28 dollar seafood platter.
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John S.

Excellent food and service. Enjoyed the crab and corn soup. Scrumptious desserts I ate the cheesecake,
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Sarah P.

I flew into BRT and my luggage was lost so I needed to kill some time before it came in on the next flight. I looked on yelp for good cajun and yelp did not lead me astray! The boudin balls were delicious and it was the larger stem of broccoli I've ever seen served in a restaurant. The only con was a waitress and a neighboring table was trying to show-off/flirt with her customer. She dropped something on the floor and kicked it out the way into my feet. The 2 guys she was serving thought it was funny, I however thought otherwise.
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Rafael M.

I came based on a yelp recomendation..and then my hotel second it..All the food is great! The crab and corn bisque is outstanding. The service rocked and we were seated right away. Would definitely come back
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Monica S.

5 stars for service - thank you Keo B - you were lovely and an incredible hostess 5 stars for food - the perfect ending to our New Orleans trip.. We didn't know what to expect but yelpers pointed me in the right direction. Parrains was such a treat!! Starters: fried alligator - spiced amazingly, the sauce had a nice kick to it Fried crab fingers - perfect!! Sooo good The corn & shrimp bisque was really great Blackened tuna Caesar salad - the tuna had an amazing spice rubbed on it and it was seared perfectly Grilled drum - so light and delicious fried shrimp - excellent! fried catfish - only for the hungry! At this point we were soo stuffed but we couldn't stop picking at it because it was sooo good! Fantastic experience overall!
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Hollan B.

Went back for lunch....was a little bummed because we expected there to be some sort of lunch menu or specials but there weren't...not a problem but just be prepared for hefty lunch prices and portions. Although our wait for our food was really long (close to 45 mins) the food was very good! Tried the bread pudding for dessert and was a little disappointed. The pudding itself although not awesome, wasn't half bad either, but the sauce (which I think is crucial for a good bread pudding) was a little blah and had what tasted just like Hershey syrup poured all over it.....the syrup just overpowered everything and made it taste cheap. That really brought it down a notch or two for me
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Christine S.

My new favorite Baton Rouge restaurant. I love the food the drinks and the service. The chargrilled oysters rock and I asked for blackened catfish platter instead of fried and they were happy to accommodate my request.
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Stephanie W.

This Cajun/Creole gem hidden away in Baton Rouge is worth the trip. The gumbo is thick and meaty with that rich roux. Even the side salad was tasty and delicious, with house bacon cheddar dressing, and bacon bits on top! But the bread pudding, sweet heavens above the bread pudding! I have only had the either soggy or dry sad versions of bread pudding. This bread pudding is morsel after morsel of pure angelic taste. The soaked French bread truly becomes a pudding which is then covered in happy sweet sauces and toasted almonds. The most amazing thing is prices! Soup and salad, with a slice of bread pudding heaven was only $15! Can't wait for the next business trip to Baton Rouge.
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Jody M.

The restaurant had a great decor, cute on the outside and the inside. We had about a ten minute wait, which wasn't bad at all. The whole place was really loud, and our server had to be yelled to be heard. We ordered fried alligator, gumbo, oyster poboy, and BBQ shrimp. There seemed to be chaos or confusion, as my husband got served dinner salad twice and our appetizer came out after soup and (second) salad. The food was plentiful, good, but not fantastic. The gumbo tasted ok but it smelled quite bad.we kept getting served by different people, even though our waiter came back regularly also. It was okay.
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Geoff M.

This place rocks!! From the salad through desert the food was awesome. I had the simple dinner salad with blue cheese dressing, but it had some much crumbled blue cheese I was amazed. Just the way I like it. Had the gumbo wow, loved it! My main course was the crawfish etoufee and tails, to die for!!! I finished it off with the pecan pie with chocolate a la mode. I am in heaven, I was so long forward to coming to Baton Rouge for work and a cajun diner. I was not disappointed in any way. Have a few more days in cajun country and from a food stand point it has started perfectly. Only downside it's going to take days to work all this off in the gym!!!
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Kodi W.

We take every guest we have that comes to visit here. They love the blackened alligator we order off-menu, it makes them feel like an insider, not to mention, it's delicious! The salads here are even phenomenal!! You really cannot go wrong ordering here, we have eaten here well over 30 times and never had anything we didn't really like. Don't miss this one for your out-of-town guests... it won't disappoint!!
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Address : 3225 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA, 70808
Phone (225) 381-9922
Website https://parrains.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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Parrain’s Seafood

3225 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

Parrain’s Seafood Menu

Appetizers

Soups

Salads

Specialties

Turf

Fried Seafood Platters

Poboys & Sandwiches

Sides

Desserts

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Appetizers

Soups

Salads

Specialties

Turf

Fried Seafood Platters

Poboys & Sandwiches

Sides

Desserts

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