Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Geismar

"The Chimes has served up Louisiana-style comfort food and beer for more than 30 years at its main Highland Road location just south of downtown near the LSU campus. Dishes include red beans and rice with sausage, crawfish etouffée, New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp and charbroiled catfish with garlic butter. The Chimes also serves boudin balls, a boudin omelet, cheese fries and fried pickles."

"The Chimes has grown to have three locations, two in Baton Rouge and one in Covington, but it still serves up dishes made from scratch. Take your pick of seafood gumbo or duck and sausage gumbo that comes in either small or large. The big lunch and dinner menu offers much more than gumbo."

"If you’ve got a special occasion coming up, you could do a whole lot worse than spending it as Parrain’s Seafood Restaurant. Yes, it’s on the pricey side, but considering the fabulous service, inviting interior, and divine food, you’re unlikely to regret shelling out. For a full smack of authentic Louisiana flavor, try the Catfish Chenier, a gorgeous combo of catfish filets and tomato basil rise finished off with a spicy creole shrimp cream sauce."

"If you’re a fan of fresh seafood pulled from the Gulf of Mexico, and all of the Creole flavors which have become the staple of southern Louisiana cuisine, you will love Parrain’s. Opening in 2001, it did not take long for this restaurant to earn a spot in the hearts of locals. As your eyes pore over the extensive menu, your mouth will begin to water; the collaboration of fragrances filling the restaurant teases the taste buds."

"If you’re looking for some quintessential Louisiana favorites for your next meal, look no further than Louisiana Lagniappe. Much like it’s namesake lagniappe, which means “a little something extra”, you’ll find some fantastic meals with that extra flair. Whether you’re looking for traditional seafood like fried catfish, a delicious filet steak, or something more extravagant Cocodrie, you’ll find it all at Louisiana Lagniappe."

"Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant, Baton Rouge|© Courtesy Mason's Grill. The word ‘lagniappe’ means something with ‘a little bit extra’, a fitting description for this Louisiana restaurant whose doors first opened back in 1984. Now an established name on Baton Rouge’s dining scene, the Louisiana Lagniappe is renowned for serving up classic Louisiana dishes with fresh ingredients."

"As if the food at Beausoleil weren’t enough fun, there is also the challenge of pronouncing its name. This incredible restaurant was the brainchild of four different families, who came together with the intent of creating fantastic Louisiana cuisine. They are one of the best places for a more upscale lunch in Baton Rouge, with a juicy curried chicken salad sandwich, po-boys of oyster, shrimp or catfish, sautéed gulf fish and, of course, fried Louisiana catfish."

"At Beausoleil Restaurant and Bar, Sunday brunch is served in style, with their locally-sourced dishes served alongside locally sourced artists. Located on Jefferson Highway, they serve Sunday brunch from 11 am until 3 pm. Check out their variety of food: soups, salads and sandwiches, including their Croque Monsieur and Shredded Pork Po-Boy."

"A full-service concept restaurant that plays to the seasonal specials of Louisiana’s produce and elevates it to a global scale, City Pork Brasserie and Bar is a prime restaurant in Baton Rouge. The unpretentious atmosphere with a modern rustic twist makes you feel home even as you explore the posh cuisine. Anything you taste here is sure to leave you craving to try more from the quirky sandwich and charcuterie themed menu."

"While it’s not really fine dining, it’s nicer than most casual restaurants with many menu options other than just BBQ."

"Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (6401 Bluebonnet Blvd Building 730)"

"HAMBURGERS & SALADS.BurgerSmith & Regular burgers (6oz) are great. Can add up to 12 items i.e. lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, etc. for free."

"This beautiful Baton Rouge garden is full of Louisiana native plants. Discover the bamboo groves and stunning colors of the different types of wildflowers that grow around Louisiana year round. Although this university arboretum is a place for learning, it is a great spot to visit when you’re trying to cut out a world full of distractions and stress."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user H.dryad used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Hilltop Arboretum is a great date spot in Baton Rouge since it offers access to a picturesque, 5-hectare (14-acre) arboretum. Cross the boardwalk and head to the pavilion overlooking the pond to take in the tranquil view."

"Mike the Tiger is the official mascot of Louisiana State University, and one of the top things to do in this city is to visit his residence. A tiger has long been used as the mascot of the university, and Mike the Tiger I was first acquired in the 1930s. Things have evolved for Mike the Tiger in recent years, and the habitat has been upgraded from the 2,000 square foot enclosure to a 15,000 square foot compound in the present day."

"Anyone from Louisiana can tell you that Saturday nights are for football. Specifically, LSU football. And there is no better way to experience college football than in LSU’s own Tiger Stadium, more commonly known as Death Valley."

"CHECK OUT ONE OF OUR SUSHI RESTAURANTS IN NEW ORLEANS, BATON ROUGE, LAFAYETTE OR METAIRIE, LOUISIANA. Rock-n-Sake Bar & Sushi is a sushi restaurant and saké bar with locations in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette or Metairie, Louisiana..."

"food is great, the wait time was terrible - WARNING: you cannot call ahead and put yourself on the wait list you have to be in person. A few friends and ..."

"Pork Katsu w/fried rice and House Udon Noodles that had beef, shrimp and pork. Both dishes are amazing. This is my favorite Japanese restaurant."

"District: Donuts.Sliders.Brew is an enchanting shop that offers guests a savory assortment of donut choices along with other goodies such as coffee, sliders, and sandwiches. The donuts themselves come in many variations, a good way to ensure each customer finds a flavor specific to their liking. If you're hoping for some caffeine on the side, brews range from Americano, Espresso, and Latte to Nitro Cold Brew, Shakerado, and Vietnamese Iced Coffee."

"New to the donut scene here in Baton Rouge, the popular New Orleans shop just opened its doors a few weeks ago. With tasty and unique options such as cannoli, miso prailine and dirty almond chai, you don’t want to miss out on these bad boys."