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re: Biggest restaurant flops in Baton Rouge history - Pt 2

Posted on 7/13/26 at 5:46 pm to
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
104286 posts
Posted on 7/13/26 at 5:46 pm to
Triple post madness!


I've been away from BR for 7 years now.. I'm sure there are only a handful of my regular spots that still exist.
Posted by BilJ
Member since Sep 2003
163039 posts
Posted on 7/13/26 at 6:04 pm to
I liked the Italian restaurant that was in that spot, it went away then tried a comeback in the same spot but it was good
Posted by Maillard
BTR
Member since Jul 2021
410 posts
Posted on 7/13/26 at 6:24 pm to
Yeah I'm going to go ahead and restart my phone.
Posted by liz18lsu
Member since Feb 2009
18113 posts
Posted on 7/13/26 at 6:44 pm to
LL - How many restaurants have been at Acadian & I-10? Specifically across from Outback (if that's still open). My vague memory seems to think it tried to be a higher-end Mexican place, BBQ, etc.

I remember when Mestizo was located in a former drive-thru on Sherwood. I worked at H&E and would regularly eat there. And Pasta Garden. Sorry if I derailed.
Posted by Maillard
BTR
Member since Jul 2021
410 posts
Posted on 7/13/26 at 7:01 pm to
There was a lone Star steakhouse and it had a fire and closed. Then it became coyote blues out of Lafayette which was really good and then now it's the saltgrass.
Posted by liz18lsu
Member since Feb 2009
18113 posts
Posted on 7/13/26 at 7:10 pm to
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coyote blues


That's right. I knew it had "blue" in the name.

I can still remember seeing "Back to the Future, 2" at the old shopping center by Kirby Smith, where Inga's was, later (now BWW).

There was also an awesome Vietnamese restraurant, circa 2000, closer to Highland. It was a Lenten go-to.

What is next to the campus Chimes, these days? Didn't it change hands and names over the years?
Posted by Btrtigerfan
Disgruntled employee
Member since Dec 2007
24123 posts
Posted on 7/13/26 at 7:23 pm to
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Then it became coyote blues out of Lafayette which was really good


Google Braxton Moody IV
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
78544 posts
Posted on 7/13/26 at 8:32 pm to
Screaming Coyotes where it later became Poet’s on the corner of College and Corporate

Warren Capone’s Linebackers Grill on Essen Lane by Red Stick Sports

Dingo’s Australian Restaurant Coursey near Sherwood Forest

Mugshot’s bar and grill where Walk On’s is in Town Center
Posted by dbb
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2007
246 posts
Posted on 7/13/26 at 8:34 pm to
We used to like Breck Bistro, but one time we had a new waitress, and at one point, she walked by our table and said “Don’t worry, your food is making.” HA!
Posted by CrazyTigerFan
Member since Nov 2003
3675 posts
Posted on 7/13/26 at 9:49 pm to
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What is next to the campus Chimes, these days?
A rental venue called The Revelry. It's been used as a bum bedroom out front more frequently than an event venue, though.
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
83122 posts
Posted on 7/14/26 at 3:56 am to
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Although a bar and not a restaurant, BRs attempt at The Office was the first thing that came to my mind. It was slammed for a couple months then completely fell off a cliff. I'm not sure it lasted much more than a year.


They used to take the tip jars full of cash and throw it all in the air for patrons to scoop up.
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
83122 posts
Posted on 7/14/26 at 3:57 am to
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liked the Italian restaurant that was in that spot, it went away then tried a comeback in the same spot but it was good


Marcellos. Absolutely fantastic. They didn’t close from lack of business.

I need to try Southdowns Grille.
Posted by hubertcumberdale
Member since Nov 2009
7821 posts
Posted on 7/14/26 at 8:19 am to
Another short lived flop in BR was Bluefish Grill off of Corporate. They had that huge arse aquarium in the middle of the restaurant. Always liked that place as a kid

Also not sure if anyone mentioned the Rum House. Another failed NOLA restaurant in BR. I always thought it was pretty good though, was surprised when it closed
This post was edited on 7/14/26 at 8:21 am
Posted by JTM72
BR, LA.
Member since Mar 2014
1708 posts
Posted on 7/14/26 at 8:23 am to
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I need to try Southdowns Grille.



I wish that Solera would have done better. I really enjoyed the food there.
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
83122 posts
Posted on 7/14/26 at 8:33 am to
Oh what was the place they opened in Marriott on Corporate that was from like Alabama or something?

Also Shrimp Basket
Posted by hubertcumberdale
Member since Nov 2009
7821 posts
Posted on 7/14/26 at 8:45 am to
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Oh what was the place they opened in Marriott on Corporate that was from like Alabama or something?



Stinky's Fish Camp? What an awful name for a restaurant
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
83122 posts
Posted on 7/14/26 at 10:09 am to
Yes! Terrible name and location, but I remember the food being good.
Posted by lionward2014
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2015
14387 posts
Posted on 7/14/26 at 10:12 am to
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Anyone remember Breck's Bistro?


Had like $1 martinis if I remember correctly, and the food was pretty solid.
Posted by tigerbater
New Orleans, LA
Member since Apr 2011
694 posts
Posted on 7/14/26 at 10:43 am to
Rum House on Perkins. Typical BR failure that does well elsewhere.
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
83122 posts
Posted on 7/14/26 at 10:47 am to
It's weird. Their food was good, but it was never hot. I always said that they must keep all of the taco ingredients on like a Subway style assembly line that isn't heated.

I was actually pretty surprised when they closed because they didn't seem to be struggling.

Anyone remember Restaurant IPO? They came in early on the small plates trend.

I think the same chef from there opened that Gouter place where Rocca is now. This was before Government had it's big resurgence.
This post was edited on 7/14/26 at 10:48 am
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