Hit up Parrain's on a recent biz trip, and was pretty disappointed. The interior is overly noisy and very plain -- think a step down from a Red Lobster. Average service, didn't know much about the specials or the menu items. Oysters to start were OK, but they left some rocky stuff in them, a sign of sloppy shucking. Dinner... more

We had dinner here on a Saturday evening with a party of 6. Three members of our group are residents of the Baton Rouge area who told us the food would be great and it was. My husband's family is from the area so I have eaten cajun/creole food on a regular basis for years. This was exceptional ! My... more

The food was great but the service was beyond horrible. aloof waitress- she took everyone's drink order but mine. then she came back and i asked for a drink and she gave me an attitude. She refilled everyone's drink and didn't refill mine! After she took our order, she ran away and we never saw her again until the check,... more

Pretty nice but does not live up to the hype and parking is not adequate on busy nights. more

Good food. more

outstanding restaurant. Fresh seafood served in a modest setting. more

I'm a local that has eaten at almost all seafood places in the area. I always love going back to Parrain's. Good service and have never had anything less than delectable in many visits. more

We visited Parrian's after a football game. We sat @ the bar and had a great server who was both knowledgable of the menu and gave great suggestions. The food was excellent and economical. I would visit again on my next trip! more

If I had written this review before the last time I went to my favorite cajun establishment in Baton Rouge, I would have given it 5 stars for sure. Every other time I had been there is had great dishes, especially the redfish pontchartrain, and great appetizers, like the oysters bienville or their fresh onion rings. With the great bar... more