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Posted on 12/23/25 at 10:41 pm to
Posted by OeauxMy
Member since Feb 2017
373 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 10:41 pm to
Roberto’s is a little ways out from campus, but for authentic food in a true south Louisiana environment it can’t be beat.
Posted by T1gerNate
Member since Feb 2020
2374 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 10:45 pm to
quote:

Pastime for food


Do not do Pastime place is a complete dump. If you’re staying on campus you want to go eat at the chimes.
Posted by ActusHumanus
St. George, Louisiana
Member since Sep 2025
717 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 10:47 pm to
Elsie's Plate & Pie. Only Baton Rouge restaurant in the Michelin Guide.
Posted by 6R12
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2005
11573 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 11:00 pm to
quote:

Court of Two Sisters.


Posted by red sox fan 13
Valley Park
Member since Aug 2018
18491 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 11:35 pm to
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Pastime
Absolute utter arse
quote:

AM Mart
GOAT
Posted by GeauxPack81
Member since Dec 2009
10553 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 11:59 pm to
Campus is unique. Its not the usual nice brick buildings you see around the southeast, it has the charm of live oaks and spanish architecture. I'd walk around the quad, down the hill to Mike's habitat, back up Dalrymple to go to The Chimes. Get some cheese fries and/or the spinach and artichoke dip, a local beer, and the BBQ shrimp poboy.

Evening id consider going downtown to see the river, the old state capitol, or mahbe even a Zydeco game if they are playing. Id have dinner at Elsies on Govt St. You could also drive down Perkins from City Park to Parrains if you want to see more of the city. That area is cool, the Garden District that turns into the Perkins Overpass.

Depends what your kids are into, but if you have a few hours to kill and want to be outside you can either walk the LSU lakes or play 9 holes at City Park. Its a classic muni golf course, very cheap and the guys that run it are super chill. Its got some pretty rich history though and hole #4 is a really cool view of the lakes. Can basically play the whole course with a driver, wedge, and putter.
This post was edited on 12/24/25 at 12:03 am
Posted by T1gerNate
Member since Feb 2020
2374 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 12:00 am to
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Parrains


Recommend
Posted by FriscoTiger
Frisco, TX
Member since Aug 2005
4547 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 12:05 am to
Go to the WWII museum in Nola.
Posted by FriscoTiger
Frisco, TX
Member since Aug 2005
4547 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 12:06 am to
Not in BR, but I would recommend going to the WWII museum in Nola.
Posted by TigerDavid3527
Member since Oct 2023
352 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 12:51 am to
Mike Anderson’s is a must!!!! Great food and atmosphere!!!! Take the kids to Raisin Canes you know new coach and all!! Could use the Nil!
Posted by c on z
Zamunda
Member since Mar 2009
130447 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 1:10 am to
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TJ Ribs............best baby back ribs money can buy

Lol
Posted by GeorgeWest
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2013
14764 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 1:48 am to
Parrain's in BR has best Louisiana seafood and food is prepared well there.

Chimes or Chimes East is also good all around LA seafood, etc.

Elsie's Platte and Pie is very good.

Posted by BigC LSU
Pittsburgh
Member since Oct 2025
1358 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 2:06 am to
quote:

Mike Anderson’s is a must!!!!
I agree
Posted by otowntiger
O-Town
Member since Jan 2004
16763 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 3:24 am to
The campus Architectural style is Italian renaissance not Spanish.
Posted by ScubaTiger
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Member since Dec 2003
4684 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 4:20 am to
Baseball Spring practice doesn’t start till mid January but some players may be working out, now.
Posted by Gaspergou202
Metairie, LA
Member since Jun 2016
14289 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 4:45 am to
Go Dawgs!

Have a great time in BR and NOLA.

Whip some Reb arse so we can get our loaner coaches back full time.
Posted by Tiger316
St. Francisville
Member since Nov 2025
2 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 4:55 am to
Romans closed not that long ago.
Posted by jafari rastaman
Member since Nov 2015
2508 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 5:20 am to
quote:

Check out the USS Kidd


It wasn’t there last time I drove through. I think they moved it.
Posted by Tiger316
St. Francisville
Member since Nov 2025
2 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 5:26 am to
The USS Kidd (DD-661) recently completed a major, 14-month overhaul at Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors in Houma, LA (TMC) (2024-2025), its first significant repair in over 60 years, addressing severe hull deterioration from its long dockside stay in Baton Rouge. Repairs included hull blasting, structural steel replacement (frames, longitudinals, hull plates), cradle reinforcement, rudder work, and preparation for repainting in WWII dazzle camouflage, with final detailing handled by museum staff as the ship returns to Baton Rouge in Spring 2026.
Posted by VincentVega
Washington, D.C.
Member since Jan 2005
683 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 5:32 am to
In NOLA, walk past ACME and Brennans to Deanies. It’s where the locals go.
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