The food at the Chimes is some of the best in Baton Rouge. The atmosphere can be a bit noisy but it is a popular spot so that is to be expected. I can't comment on the beer because I don't drink beer, but their cocktails are good and not weak or watered down. My favorite appetizer is the boudin... more

My husband, daughter and I had dinner here on May 16. We all enjoyed our meal and the vast assortment of beers. Very clean - especially for a college bar! Across the street is a great place to buy LSU shirts and stuff with low prices. more

A classic Baton Rouge hangout, The Chimes is more of a social hangout than a good restaurant. Their beer selection is great, but their servers are under-educated. The menu is mostly Cajun & Creole, and some things are underseasoned. more

The food here is very good, but the beer is consistently served warm. I am pretty sure that the owners believe that they are serving beer the "proper" way. If you are looking for a huge selection of draft beer served very cold in cold glasses, try The Bulldog. more

Best thing going for The Chimes is its location in the old Tiger Town drugstore/Varsity theatre literally just off the LSU campus. Bar is good and that keeps the place busy. But the heavy-on-the-fried food is mediocre at best. Sunday brunch has a very limited menu with no substitutions. Unless you want crawfish topped poached eggs or a crawfish omelet,... more

Fun atmosphere, good food and beer, hard to park usually a wait. more

Great college atmosphere. Good food, good times. more

Always great. more

try the claws fried of course!!! more