From Matt Cannizzaros blog on bowl.com
"- For traditional Louisiana fare: Parrain's Seafood Restaurant (I recommend the black and bleu tuna); Drusilla Seafood Restaurant (I recommend the raw oysters and all-you-can-eat catfish); Juban's; Mike Anderson's Seafood (the Baton Rouge location is temporarily closed, but there's another one in Gonzales, La.).
- For barbeque: There is nothing like T.J. Ribs. If I could eat there every day, I would be OK with that.
- For sushi: Nagoya Japanese Seafood Buffet or Sushi Masa
- For pizza: Schlitz and Giggles (walking distance to the venue and good enough for this New York-born eater); I've also been told that Pastimes Restaurant has good pizza and isn't too far from the River Center.
- For burgers: Frostop (across the street from the River Center- I recommend the burger and fries lunch special, and don't forget to try the root beer); Cheeburger Cheeburger (yes, I know it's a chain, but it's awfully good); The Londoner (offers more than 100 beers and boasts big, delicious burgers. There's also a coupon in the bowler coupon book).
- For wings: Hard to argue about the all-time greats. There are a number of Hooters, Buffalo Wild Wings and Pluckers locations that will satisfy your wing needs. From my personal research, Hooters has all-you-can eat wings on Tuesdays, Pluckers has AYCE boneless wings on Thursdays and BWW has 45-cent wings or 55-cent boneless wings at least three days each week.
- For something nearby: As mentioned, Schlitz and Giggles is a short walk for great food. There's also Shucks on the Levee, Jobe's Cafe, Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant, Subway and many more options just a few blocks from the River Center. Downtown Baton Rouge really looks great!
- For drinks, appetizers and more: I am a big fan of The Chimes. Although I don't drink much beer, the selection is vast. I do, however, recommend the blackened alligator and seafood lasagna. Outstanding, and only a few miles from downtown."
