Okay but the chargrilled oysters at The Chimes?? Yeah... they ate DOWN ‍…read more They came out hot, buttery, and loaded with that garlicky goodness. The cheese was melted perfectly on top and the oysters themselves were super fresh -- not fishy at all. I was literally scraping the plate for the extra sauce because it was THAT good. Service was quick and the vibe was chill, which made the whole experience even better. If you go to The Chimes and don't order the chargrilled oysters... what are you even doing?? Definitely coming back for another round.

Kade was our server this visit and he didn't disappoint. I love the wait staff here. I enjoyed the…read moreblackened salmon with the herb butter and those mashed sweet potatoes are always worthy of take the extras home to enjoy for dessert later. This place is always clean, inviting and draws a nice crowd for lunch and dinner. It's so pretty to sit out on their patio and enjoy their Blackberry mule. I recommend this place to get food, drinks, and good service.

Me first?! Howsway???…read more What a vibe and wine shop rolled into one! Upon recommendation the hubs and I stopped in to see what was what-- needless to say, we loved it. The focaccia bread is awesome and Greta was a gracious host. We grabbed a bottle of a von Boden blend (new for us) and the kale and sesame focaccia bread (so tasty) -- then cozied up to the bar. What a treat! I loved the music and the atmosphere at Wild Child. It could easily be a habitual hangout for us! Cheers!

I guess my partner and I are not the trendy clientele the bar wants to attract for its awkwardly…read moredesperate attempts for a "not Lafayette vibe". Servers aren't outwardly rude to us but after five visits we never felt tolerated, much less welcomed. I get the other customers are snooty. We are "poor fit customers." But the staff? I wanted to like the place but I can find overpriced wine elsewhere where I can get at the very least a hey and a thank you.

We chose Solera Bar & Tasting Room for the last BR restaurant week, in 2024. It was phenomenal. I…read morechose to have the wine pairing with my meal, and my partner had the margarita. Both good choices. Overall, the wine pairing was okay. I like the appetizer pairing of a nice light, white bubbly prosecco. The second was a classic red wine to pair with a steak. The last wine is where I was not impressed. It was a dessert wine that had a smell similar to a distilled whiskey. I took a sip and decided I rather another glass of prosecco. Shout out to the server who was accommodating and swapped out that glass for what I requested. He didn't have to, but he did! The food was mouth watering delicious. We started off with the sauteed shrimp and the piquillo peppers. THANK GOD the piquillo peppers are a Solera regular. I will be getting them again. The shrimp were just okay, nothing out of this world. Second course was the filet with polenta. It was absolutely delicious and packed with flavors that complimented each other well. Final course we had the rum bread pudding and the manchego cheesecake. The manchego cheese is definitely a rich and an acquiring flavor. Without the blueberry sauce, you would think its just a slab of cheese. The rum bread pudding was spectacular. I have never loved a rum sauce with my bread pudding, but the Solera one kept me wanting more. Overall and enjoyable experience, with a couple minor foods that lack the razzle dazzle of a 5 star review.

Fantastic drinks and small plates! The bar and dining areas are amazing and tastefully decorated…read more The staff were next level- very welcoming and knowledgeable.

This place is cool! I couldn't really get a read on the vibe in there it's very eclectic haha!…read moreThe food was amazing I got the Pink Pony Club and outside of the sheer amount on bread LOL it was good!! I had to take out one of the pieces, as 3 is just too much personally. I would say, outside of the herb sauce, and the prosciutto I really am not sure why it's $18. That's threw me off a bit. Do I think it's worth the money? Not necessarily, but I would go back with friends to try it all again. The service was okay, we were not checked on a whole lot. I had to remind her about a sauce I wanted. Mind you the restaurant wasn't busy, so that was kind of meh. However when at our table she was very kind and helpful! When we walked in we were just sort of stared at by the host , we were asked like "how many" or "how are you" so we walked in and made eye contact and we waited a couple of seconds and I told him 3 please and we got seated! I'm somewhere between 3/4 stars for this one!

Excellent food in a funky ambiance! Loved our trip to Mercy Kitchen. Drinks were excellent. Will…read moredefinitely be back!

It was late and they were close to closing but the bartender, will I believe was his name, was so…read morehappy to have us. It was a group of 6 of us. We had multiple shots and cocktails during the 45-50 mins we were there. He even cut on some music for us to enjoy. My aperolz spritz was very good. I tried a tequila he recommended. The sazerac he made for my friend was really delicious.

I saw a roach on the floor while i was eating my hummus. Hummus was great... roaches? Not so much.read more

This is one of the longest standing bars in downtown Baton Rouge. They've survived all the…read morecraziness of the early 2020's and kept their name. Relaxed upscale atmosphere with fresh ingredient ingenious cocktails. Friendly staff that can even create something for you on the fly. The interior has exposed brick front wall, exposed wooden columns, and is tastefully decorated with old pictures of Johnny Cash and Frank Sinatra to give you that real home feel. There's a relatively long bar with barstools and comfortable lounge seating in the main room. There is a small patio outback for the beautiful days, and there's an upstairs (usually reserved for private parties) with its own bar and an overlook of the Mississippi River. They are open everyday and usually offer a seasonal cocktail menu for Christmas, Halloween etc. If you are downtown looking for a craft cocktail, this is a great place to sit back and enjoy a fresh ingredient cocktail.

Pearl was a doll and very welcoming. The Air conditioning was perfection!! (nice and cold in there)…read more Lots of fun drinks to try. Bathrooms were clean.

Shrimp and grits, Egg Bites and Grit bowl with bacon was our choice of breakfast. Macchiato and…read moreLatte Coffee was bland. Biscuits were pretty good. Nice group location, outdoor seating. Spacious and nice vibes. Service was good, our server was for personable. Definitely a good breakfast experience.

An amazing breakfast and ambience with tunes of jazzy vibes. Real food !! I had the Savoury Beignet…read morewith gravy and poached egg over arugula. Amazing !! My daughter had Egg Bite Biscuit that was an egg and bacon biscuit, so good! Coffee is another 5 stars! Staff are pleasant and efficient. There is heart in food, hospitality and vibes!

The food and service is outstanding. We started with the shrimp and bacon flatbread topped with…read morepepper jelly. Quite a culinary experience. Hubby had the smoked Gouda burger with potatoes au gratin. Burger was juicy and cooked perfectly. The potatoes au gratin put our tastebuds in heaven. Don't pass up on this culinary gem. We will definitely be back.

Found this spot to be a delightful place for lunch. We had the special with a glass of white wine…read more Price was right and service the best but we adored the ambiance. We will make it a regular thing from now on.

This is a dive bar, and I mean that in the best way. What a great place situated in a 150 year old…read morebuilding near Bayou Teche in New Iberia. Good beer and wine, great conversation and atmosphere you just can't beat. If Barry (the owner) is around, he'll tell you stories about the ghosts and folks in town, and you'll leave impressed by this little bar.

It seems like there are usually friendly people in this downtown neighborhood bar. It is homey,…read moreclean, and comfortable. I especially like the comfy deep chairs around the big oak table even more than the main bar. On Sunday afternoons there is usually a big pot of homemade food or a potluck meal for everyone. Barry, the owner, can be found there most afternoons and if you want to know anything about anyone in New Iberia, this is the guy to ask...he seems to be the local historian.