We heard they had live music and a dance floor. We also heard they had outdoor seating. But it…read moreseems Friday is karaoke night, and the hostess told us they didn't have outdoor seating (although there is a huge deck outside with lots of picnic tables, and a bar and lots of stools lined up overlooking the river). But no dance floor and no outdoor seating. Well, anyway, we looked over the menu and decided to try the buffet. There was some good stuff there, and some mediocre. Apparently, the locals love it. They were coming in pretty thick by the time we left. Lots of fried seafood options (including alligator, soft shell crab, and frog legs), boiled shrimp, baked catfish, flounder, and a lot of other meat options. You don't see sauce piquant very often, so I had to try the deer sauce piquant from the buffet. It had good flavor, but not much "piquant." Had to add a little Crystal hot sauce. And the meat was tough and chewy. Needed a few more hours in the pot. The flounder was very good. Best thing I tried. The "Cajun style pork" was good, too - chunks of pork and smoky andouille with pineapple and oranges. Very good. The frog legs, fried shrimp, boiled shrimp, and alligator were all good, too. The fried catfish was muddy and dirty tasting (hate when that happens). If you're hungry, this is a nice place to get your fill of south Louisiana specialties - I could make an entire meal of the frog legs and Cajun style pork.

Reno's on the River is one of those places that instantly makes you slow down and enjoy where you…read moreare. Sitting right on the river, the views alone are worth the stop--especially around sunset when the water and boats set the perfect Louisiana backdrop. The food is where Reno's really shines, especially the buffet. It's well worth it--hot, fresh, and packed with Southern and seafood favorites that are full of flavor. Everything tastes homemade, not rushed, and the selection makes it easy to find something for everyone. You can tell they keep it stocked and take pride in what they serve. The drinks are cold, the atmosphere is relaxed, and it's the kind of place where you can pull up by boat or car and feel right at home. Friendly staff, a laid-back crowd, and live music on the right nights give it that true river-life vibe that keeps people coming back. If you're in Maurepas--or anywhere nearby--Reno's on the River is absolutely worth the stop, especially if you catch the buffet

Ivar's Sports Bar truly lives up to its name. It is a great place to catch game and dine on some…read moretruly tasty 'pub grub'. Every time I have eaten at Ivar's I have enjoyed the food and the delivery is usually pretty swift. While in season, you may even find boiled crawfish available at a pretty good price. There are daily drink specials (even on weekends!) and have an absolutely delicious Frozen Irish Coffee that is crave worthy.

Went to Ivar's for their 70¢ wing special and was impressed until I checked out. I ordered two…read moretequila redbulls and was charged for 5 well tequilas. When I brought this to the attention of who I assume was the manager they kept explaining how the redbulls were a separate charge. There were 2 red bull charges reflecting the two tequila redbulls that I had ordered. I did NOT order 5 well tequilas. If you were going to try and scam someone you should've at least made sure they weren't sober enough to understand. I will be disputing this with my bank. I also took screenshots of two other reviews who shared similar experiences. Stop scamming people. Beware if you go here to drink, please make sure you are being charged correctly. I'd recommend radio bar, pelican to mars, mother's, or george's over them as they care for their customers and would never do this.

Great location with a great selection of libations...The catfish was perfectly prepared and the…read moresauce divine! Ambiance and service will bring me back for more...

I believe me & my sister experiences racism for the 1st time in an establishment! I hadn't been…read morehere in over a year because one time before my friend & I stopped in for a cocktail & we weren't greeted or anything & walked out! Well I decided to finally try again! Same! When we walked in there were 3 bartenders, we took a seat directly in front of red head, she didn't greet offer water or anything, Same with the bartender she was heheing with. They became stoned faced & scurried to the opposite end of the bar. However we did notice her demeanor was different when a certain color approached the bar & she was oh so helpful & full of smiles. We sat for quite awhile & started looking for elsewhere, almost as if they were playing rock paper scissors in their head about who was going to serve us, yea. One finally shows up we decided to get a round of drinks & 2 appetizers & go to Tio Javi's hastily. The drinks were sweet, not like they used to be, boudin balls were good, dip lacked luster. When he saw we were leaving so soon, then he tried to compliment my nails. A tip was the furthest thing from my mind but my sis thought I should, but I most definitely wouldn't have. Honey no need, I will never step foot & spend my money here ever again! At this point post the sign on the door, you know, "that sign".

225 Crab is an excellent establishment. They have a staff that cares, a kitchen that can cook, and…read morean atmosphere that pops. Food - 9 Ambiance - 10 Service - 9 Cleanliness - 10 Food: We ordered the Boom Boom Shrimp, the Shrimp Ceviche, the Charbroiled Oysters, and a Cucumber Margarita. Everything came out delicious and fresh, but the oysters were the star of tonight's show. My only suggestion for the oysters: bring more bread! Ambiance: It becomes apparent as you walk through the main dining area that the designers and creators of this experience have a real passion for their work. The interior is a work of art. Service: On another note, the service was kind and timely. The manager even came to check on us a few times to ensure our experience was up to par. Cleanliness: 10/10 for a reason! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Recommended dishes Shrimp Ceviche, Char-Grilled

There was sort of weird smell upon entering but after sitting down and getting acclimated, it's…read morejust a smell common to a seafood restaurant to be honest. The customer service was absolutely fantastic and Alex was an outstanding waiter. You can tell the entire staff is concerned with the experience of patrons. Some of the tops of the paper towel rolls were stained and were a turn off. I ordered a seafood boil with mussels and shrimp at the juicy special flavor spicy spice level. Firstly the seafood itself was very fresh and honestly bigger pieces of shrimp and mussels than what fiery crab serves. My friend also ordered a seafood boil juicy special medium with no seafood and only the sides in the sauce. 225 Crab's sauce is pretty flavorful and even has visual herbs in it that you can also taste to distinguish their boil from other places. However, their boil sauce is very very salty regardless of the spice level and the salt becomes more prominent the colder that your seafood boil gets. 225 crabs's spicy level is not as spicy as fiery crab's spicy and I actually appreciate that. The Mr. Burger was really good and proves that they have a versatile menu. They have a good happy hour special with buy one get one daiquiris, but I wish that they had some cheaper mixed drinks on the menu in the $5-$-10 range. 4/5 on Yelp I would honestly rate a little lower like 3.5/5 based on the food but Alex was really a great waiter.

What a turnaround for this location! In the old Jolie Pearl spot ( at which my wife and I had a…read moreterrible experience) comes my new place to go for oysters. The raw gulf oysters were pristine and the best I've had in Baton Rouge. The Rockefeller were exceptional. The Cajun bbq were good. Huge shout out to Demi and Sarah for attentive friendly service without hovering. The vibe was also very chill and welcoming. My new go to for raw oysters. They truly were amazing.

Amazing experience! Sarah greeted us with a smile and that immediately drew us in. The oysters were…read moresoooo delicious and the beer EXTREMELY cold! We ordered the local IPA and the NOLA BBQ & Brie and Bacon to start. They were DELICIOUS! We had thought we would only stay for appetizers but stayed for another AMAZING round of oysters. This time Rockefeller and Oysters Bienvile! AGAIN AMAZED

Stopped by Phil's Oyster Bar & Seafood and came away seriously impressed…read more The chargrilled oysters were excellent--rich, flavorful, and done exactly right. But the showstopper was the Fish Chalmette with speckled trout. Phenomenal dish. Perfectly prepared fish with an incredible crawfish cream sauce that made every bite better than the last. This is exactly the kind of classic Louisiana seafood spot you hope to find--great food, no gimmicks, just consistently outstanding dishes. Definitely a place I'll come back to.

This is my first time dining here and I truly enjoyed the experience. The Blueberry Lemon Drop…read moreMartini is absolutely divine The garnishment of fresh blueberries and pearl is a pretty finishing touch! It's Girley so I love it! I chose the New Orleans Style Garlic Butter & Spinach & Artichoke Chargrilled Oysters and they did not disappoint! The grilled bread was the amazing lagniappe. I also ordered the Shrimp & Artichoke Dip and it was served piping hot with homemade house fried tortilla chips. I devoured it and loved every bite. Last, but not least I enjoyed the Crawfish Spoonbread. It is a must-try! The restaurant is noisy so if you are looking for a quaint and quiet spot this is not for you. Casual atmosphere. I will definitely be back when I am in Baton Rouge.

First time here. Not a lot of options for a pescatarian, but enough. Cool vibe. Excellent service…read more We had hummus, tuna dip, and I had a beet salad. She had the Cuban. All the food was really good. Drinks, and drink selection was excellent. We'll be back.

Beer Garden Review 2…read more Hospitality isn't complicated. It's making people feel like guests instead of table numbers. And Mid City Beer Garden didn't skip that part. In fact, the way we were treated says more about the character of this place than the food ever could. I use a cane, so I now have three legs--well, four if you count my beautiful husband! After our HVAC decided to abandon us in the middle of this heat wave, we figured the best way to beat the temperature was to escape to Mid City Beer Garden in Baton Rouge for some cold drinks, good food, and hopefully a little relief. When we walked in, we were warmly greeted. I immediately noticed the high seating and explained my situation, asking if a booth was available. The beautiful young lady greeter checked and told us it would be about a 15-minute wait. After just escaping our sweltering house, we weren't sure we wanted to wait that long. Then the handsome young gentleman greeter said, "Let me make sure." About five minutes later, he came back with the best news: "We have a booth for you!" That small gesture meant a lot. They didn't simply tell us to wait--they took the time to find a comfortable seating option for me. We immediately felt welcomed and appreciated. We visited in the evening, and the atmosphere was exactly what we needed. The evening vibe was spot-on--industrial meets modern, softened by greenery, warm lighting, string lights, and neon. Think laid-back European beer garden, but effortlessly cool. At night, the place really came alive without losing that cozy, inviting feel. Beer lovers, don't skip the main bar. The custom tap wall is a total vibe, with a solid lineup of beers and plenty of personality. Our waitress continued that same level of hospitality. She was attentive, friendly, and provided that kind of service where the smile feels genuine rather than part of the uniform. But then came the moment that really impressed me. I ordered a 10 oz. Sapporo, but somehow received a 16 oz. I didn't even notice the difference. When we were getting ready to pay, our waitress came over and told us about the blunder-- noting we would only be charged for the 10 oz. Now THAT is honesty. We've been to establishments where billing mistakes seem to mysteriously work in the restaurant's favor. So having someone actually point out an error that benefited us--and make sure we weren't overcharged--was refreshing. Speaking of the food... We ordered the shrimp po'boy. It certainly looked loaded with shrimp, but was skimpy and unfortunately, it fell short for us. The shrimp was flavorful, but overcooked. The bread was thick and dense, so I eventually found myself eating only the shrimp and leaving the rest of the sandwich behind. The fries were tasty, but they didn't have that hot, fresh-out-of-the-oil crispiness we were hoping for, so we only ate a few. Would I order the shrimp po'boy again? Probably not. I'm only speaking for the two people at our table--and we're not professional food critics, just two hungry people with opinions! Now, the real highlight of our visit... We met the most beautiful soul. My husband suddenly says, "Look, there's a really tall young man sitting behind you." I turned around, stood up, and said, "My husband said you're really tall. Can I take a picture with you?" He was so sweet and gracious and took a picture with me. And let me tell you--that absolutely made my night! I told him he was beautiful, and he responded, "You are beautiful too!" I disagreed with him, of course. He looked at me and said, "No, ma'am. You are beautiful." Well... alright then! You win. Naturally, I had questions. I asked if he played basketball. "Yes, for Southern University." I asked his jersey number. "Number 22." I told him, "Well, I'm coming to see you play!" And that young man gave me one of the biggest, brightest smiles I've ever seen on a basketball player. So, y'all... if you get out to Southern University and A&M College this season, go show #22 some love and cheer him on. Who knows? We might be looking at a future NBA champion! We had a wonderful evening at Mid City Beer Garden. Eventually, we went back home to a house that had finally cooled down and enjoyed the rest of our evening loving on each other. Thank you, Mid City Beer Garden, for giving us a place to escape the heat, relax, laugh, eat, drink, and make a memory. And most of all... Thank you, Number 22, for honoring an old lady's wishes. Some nights are about the food. Some nights are about the atmosphere. And some nights, you just happen to meet a beautiful souls who makes the whole evening unforgettable.

Danny's has meat and vegetarian options that can rival most restaurants! Def top 5 bar meals. I…read morehad the burger, which was served on Texas toast and fresh cut fries, My two friends had the shrimp po-boy and both said they'd return to BR to get it again. There's a pool table apple seating and it's on a strip that is very lively and perfect for people watching or just having a good time with friends. We'll definitely stop in again the next time I'm in the area.

Great grub at great prices w/ 'healthy' portions! You won't leave hungry. Good mixed drinks and a…read moregrowing selection of bottled beer and on tap. The daily lunch special menu is unique and adventurous. Great live music every Wednesday during 'Wing Wed' happy hour w/ Brent Armstrong on acoustic guitar playing old favorites, new hits, and originals. There is often music on other nights as well w/ the likes of Charl's on Tue, Josh Martin on Fri, Dalton Wayne on Sat ... among others. Great service and laid back atmosphere. Only late night grub downtown. Danny Wilson's new dive bar on 3rd St in downtown BR seems to have it all!