McAlister's Deli

Food was amazing! Service was also very nice. Seared Tuna…read moreBowl was SO good We will definitely be back

When you read the reviews below, most people know what this restaurant is and how it works. My…read moreresponse is less harsh about the service or it's overpriced charcuterie board concept. I have lived in BR for 6 years now. Many departments at LSU take guests there and in that time, Building 5 has done nothing to improve its parking lot. The restaurant sits underneath an overpass and the parking is pothole marked unpaved gravel. This means that there is no room for wheelchairs or accommodations for anyone who is differently-abled to get into the restaurant. The whole restaurant makes no room for handicapped persons. On the occasion I did get food, the food is slightly overpriced. All meats were cooked adequately but the food was lukewarm probably owing to sitting in the kitchen under the heat lamp than being delivered promptly. When I have gone, I regularly have to ask for refills on soda as I am the designated driver often for department functions. Servers pay you no heed if you do not buy alcohol. Because I go here because of academic reasons, I would barely go here myself. I've been here many times and found it wanting. It's an ableist place in its infrastructure. It's fine I'm atmosphere as a cocktail bar but would little recommend it to people I call friend.

Chicken Karaage

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Water

Our Mom's

4.0(391 reviews)

0.4 mi

The house salad was delicious and our server, Jacob did an amazing job. He was attentive and…read morefriendly.

They were ready for our group of 20+ The food was delicious…read moreand plentiful! The waitress did an outstanding job ... keeping track of all the orders and tickets.... Had to be a chore ! Very friendly ... the Manager came to greet us when we were seated. It was a nice place for lunch - LSU connected... Tv's with different sports but also a quiet nook where you could have conversations. Definitely will go back to "OUR MOM'S !!

Seating area

Undercooked chicken

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Flirty Momma

Heather V's Cafe

4.6(42 reviews)

2.3 mi

The mandarin salad is the perfect sweet savory combo! love how many Eat Fit options they haveread more

A friend and I had a delicious light lunch @ Heather V's today. We shared the Antipasto salad. Very…read morefresh with a lovely light dressing that let the salad flavors shine through. Quick service and nice dining area. We enjoyed browsing the shop. We live out of town, but visit family in the BR area. We will be back,

Shack salad

Mandarin salad

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Keto salad

The Rouge Rabbit

4.7(50 reviews)

4.0 mi

Today was our first time stopping by Rouge Rabbit. It was fantastic from the minute we walked in…read morethe door! Savannah took our order and was absolutely the sweetest and most helpful! She's a star for sure! And we met the owner Chris and she was just adorable and kind and very welcoming. Prices were great, food was delicious, and the latte was FANTASTIC! We will absolutely be back!

Came in before heading to an appt at BR Rehab, and had a wonderful breakfast made with care. My mom…read moreand I ordered the hash brown breakfast bowls and the serving size was great, the presentation was excellent, the taste was flavorful, and the cost was great. Will definitely come and try other menu options. Service was awesome and the cafe was very appealing and bright. Met the owner and she was very helpful and accommodating to us.

Eating Area

Grilled Chicken Club! (Simply Amazing)

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View from our seats!

The Overpass Merchant

4.2(409 reviews)

2.6 mi

Ambiance is gorgeous. The wait was quite long, but that is totally okay with a busy restaurant like…read morethis. The host was extremely kind, and our server Ben (long-haired gentleman) was very present and accommodating. I had the Seoul something, and it was very flavorful and filling. Truffle frites were scrumptious as well. Again, the service was just amazing! Props to Ben!

We have been visiting this place for years. Some items within my review may or may not still be…read moreavailable. For starters we typically go with the Kale Caesar Salad or Cheese Curds. The Cheese Curds speak for themselves, the buttermilk ranch appears to be made in house and is delicious. The salad is also very good. The combination of parmesan, sunflower seeds and banana peppers is very good and a combo I had never tried before. As far as main courses we had had the following: The Burger Seoul Plant (Philly Cheesesteak) Mac & Cheese Sausage & Kale Canestri Some of the menu items that don't appear to be currently but I had tried are the Hot Chicken Sandwich, Coconut Shrimp Tacos and some other versions of their pasta dishes. The Hamburger Steak use to be on the menu but was removed. However, recently it became available as the Thursday night special. Unfortunately, when we went it was underwhelming. The hamburger patty had zero seasoning and flavor, potatoes were average and the green beans were so salty we couldn't eat them. As far as drinks go, the Prague Ghost is very good. I don't see it on the menu currently however, my Wife ordered it a few weeks ago and they are still willing to make it.

Bar area

Chicken Club with Truffle Fries.

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Outside patio area

SoLou

4.2(494 reviews)

2.7 mi

This was a pleasant surprise of restaurant. Here for Family Weekend at LSU, this was the choice by…read moremy daughter and her bestie. It started with the amazing greeters/hostesses in the entrance. They greeted us with smiles as we waited for our table. I think Lydia and MacKenzie but could be totally wrong with the names . Our server, Ava, was Amazing. She was very attentive even with the place being very busy. It was never a moment where we felt we were waiting for something without being checked on. The Alligator Hotdog was amazing! I was skeptical about some of the toppings but said "whatever", bring it as is. Such a great choice plus an amazing Red Blend to go with it. My daughter gumbo was very good also. Very nice casual ambiance even with having to have a reservation for the evening.

Food was very good but the patio is not the place in late summer…read more The staff is friendly.

Perfect photo opportunity!

Blt sandwich

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Empress 75

Elsie's Plate & Pie

4.5(1.2k reviews)

3.9 mi

Service at lunch was Awesome,Parking was Tight.The service and food was Better than Most.I had the…read moreCrawfish Pie ,my Daughter had the Chicken Pot Pie,Chicken smoked in house .It was the Best i had ever eaten in my life.Everyone has eaten some type of Pie.This was off the chain.Did not have room for desert..Iy's easy to find off Goverment St.down from Old Baton Rouge High School......

Another one of those places that you dream about after you have had it once! This is going to be a…read moremust stop for us every time we are in the area! The pies are to die for! Sweet and savory - you have all the options and they are all good. My husband decided to be the rebel in our group and try one of the burger options and it was also amazing. Flavor was great and the portion was on point. We left with a to-go order of sweet pie slices and fully tummies! Shoutout to the service here - everyone is SO NICE and helpful. The restaurant was busy when we stopped by but everyone in the space made you feel so welcome with smiles and suggestions.

Bar

Chicken (Poulet) pot pie. @coreyd123 on ig for all your photography needs!

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Dessert pie assortment

Maxwell's Market

3.6(46 reviews)

2.4 mi

Great go-to deli for lunch! I am a frequent flyer here of…read moretheir lunch menu & grabbing party food items. *TIP*: Pick up the crab and brie dip & be prepared for endless compliments at your next party. Your welcome. Lunch favorites: -Roast beef po' boy- this is the closest style I have eaten in BR that resembles many in NOLA. It's messy, its juicy, its delish! -Strawberry spinach salad with Steak (chunks of tender beef & grilled portabellas) OR blackened SHRIMP (My usual I could eat that every damn day) -For you chicken salad lovers- top 5 in Baton Rouge for sure -BLT & Rustic specialty sandwiches are divine & fresh! I will probably go thru the entire menu before I die or before the end of the month. Their freezer is filled with pre-made food for a quick and easy dinner. And they have some other grocery style items & seafood/meat market. **ADVICE: call ahead and order takeout. Slim parking & seating. Has a tendency to have long wait times during peak lunch hours.**

This was me & my husbands first time here! The chicken club & fries were very good. My husband got…read morechicken tenders and he rated them a 6/10. I will be back! The service was great too

Chicken club (half eaten)

Fries

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Fried mushrooms

Albasha Express

4.1(48 reviews)

0.7 mi

Albasha is on another level!…read more From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with amazing service. The entire staff is friendly, attentive, and professional. They take the time to walk you through the menu and offer great recommendations based on your taste. The food? Absolutely delicious! Every dish was perfectly prepared. The hummus was creamy and flavorful, the lamb incredibly tender, and the rice seasoned to perfection. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and cook with real care. Everything was plated beautifully--like something you'd expect at a Michelin-starred restaurant, but with the warmth and hospitality that makes you feel right at home. One of my favorite spots by far. I'll definitely be back, and I highly recommend it!

Love this place! Fave comfort food when we don't know what to eat. Best chicken shawarma and…read morefalafel in town

Inside seating

Chicken Shawarma Plate

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Bar

Inga's Subs and Salads

4.6(29 reviews)

1.2 mi

Sandwiches are so FRESH! Ingas over Subway any day, every day. The workers here are some nice high…read moreschool or college students but the owner works sometimes too. I get the grilled chicken on toasted wheat, fully dressed with mayo, mustard, pickles, and banana peppers. Whenever I'm really hungry, I'll add a side of potato salad too Would recommend!

Today my wife, son, & I decided to do a blind taste test of 3 local sub shops we've never had…read morebefore that we've heard great things about: Cheba Hut, Jersey Mike's, and Inga's. Our results were all similar; we all agreed that JM was the best of the bunch. My wife and I liked Inga's more than Cheba Hut, while I preferred Cheba. However, when the final scores were tallied, Inga's came in 2nd. I wouldn't say it's a bad sandwich by any means, but I wouldn't say it's great, either. The steak imo wasn't nearly as spectacular as I'd been led to believe. Personally I'd rate it 3 stars, but since my wife and son enjoyed it more than I did I'll give it 4.

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Veggie Burger on 7"

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J M.

2 years ago

If you like ordering one thing and getting something else you may like this place. It has to be the worst place ever to get food from and actually get the correct item. read more

Andrea M.

3 years ago

So I get there at 8:40 and the doors are locked. I thought they closed at 9. Beyond confused.

Braden B.

3 years ago

The food takes 40 minutes to an hour to get to your table, and isn't hot when it arrives.

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