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Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city
Radio Bar is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

1. Radio Bar

8.1
3079 Government St (at Bedford Dr), Baton Rouge, LA
Bar · Mid City South · 19 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Trendy Mid-City bar with good drinks and a patio. Try the Old Fashioned. You can use an app to vote and suggest music. Take all your old phones and rule the playlist with an iron fist.

Chelsea's Cafe is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

2. Chelsea's Cafe

2857 Perkins Rd (btwn Christian St & Baywood Ave), Baton Rouge, LA
Music Venue · Mid City South · 28 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Chelsea's has neighborhood bar feel to it. Good food, friendly service, and live music. Try the po'boys and the cheese fries.

The Roux House is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

3. The Roux House

6.9
143 3rd St (North Street), Baton Rouge, LA
Bar · 7 tips and reviews
Huey's is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

4. Huey's

6.6
350 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Baton Rouge · 3 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: The place has more of a regular bar than a "cocktail bar" atmosphere. But, the bartender did ask if I wanted muddled fruit in my Old Fashioned.

Anthony's Italian Deli is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

5. Anthony's Italian Deli

8.7
5575 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA
Italian Restaurant · Mid City South · 5 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: The meatball po'boy is excellent. Friendly service too.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

6. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

7.9
5020 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA
Fried Chicken Joint · Mid City South · 3 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: The chicken fingers and sauce are great quick meal.

Rock-n-Sake Bar & Sushi is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

7. Rock-n-Sake Bar & Sushi

7.4
3043 Perkins Rd Ste A, Baton Rouge, LA
Sushi Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Duvic's is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

8. Duvic's

7.3
2854 Kalurah St, Baton Rouge, LA
Cocktail Bar · Mid City South · 8 tips and reviews
Crispy Catch is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

9. Crispy Catch

3109 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Try the catfish combo and the fish tacos.

Jimmy John's is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

10. Jimmy John's

6.8
3043 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
Sandwich Spot · 22 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: They are one of a few places that deliver to the Garden District. I like the slim #5. Try their sea salt and vinegar chips.

Bet-R-Store is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

11. Bet-R-Store

6.8
2812 Kalurah St (at Baywood Ave), Baton Rouge, LA
Grocery Store · Mid City South · 3 tips and reviews
Trader Joe's is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

12. Trader Joe's

8.7
3535 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
Grocery Store · 20 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Try the mandarin chicken or the breaded eggplant.

BurgerSmith is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

13. BurgerSmith

8.3
3613 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
Burger Joint · 41 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Garlic-butter fries. Do it.

14. High Resolution Tattoo

3617 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
Tattoo Parlor · 1 tip

ChrisChris: Great service. Get a tattoo by Needlez.

Draft House Bar is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

15. Draft House Bar

421 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA
Beer Garden · Downtown Baton Rouge · 6 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: They have a good selection of craft beer on draft (95 taps, I think) and a nice atmosphere.

Happy's Irish Pub is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

16. Happy's Irish Pub

6.1
136 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA
Bar · 24 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Irish bar downtown. It's a good spot to get a drink downtown. They have a running club on Tuesday evenings.

Blend is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

17. Blend

6.9
304 Laurel St, Baton Rouge, LA
Wine Bar · Downtown Baton Rouge · 9 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: I feel like the food might be a little over-priced for what you get. Nevertheless, it's a good date spot and they do make good cocktails.

Schlittz & Giggles is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

18. Schlittz & Giggles

7.1
301 3rd St (at Florida St), Baton Rouge, LA
Pizzeria · Downtown Baton Rouge · 30 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Grab a slice late night.

Tsunami Sushi is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

19. Tsunami Sushi

8.6
100 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge, LA
Sushi Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: The deck has a great view. Try the black and gold specialty roll.

Smokin Aces BBQ is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

20. Smokin Aces BBQ

2504 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA
BBQ Joint · Mid City South · 6 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Great bbq sauce. Try the pulled pork sandwich. It's not open late so get dinner early or grab lunch.

Ragusa's Automotive is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

21. Ragusa's Automotive

2714 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA
Automotive Repair Shop · Mid City South · 1 tip

ChrisChris: Good, honest car repair.

The Chimes Restaurant is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

22. The Chimes Restaurant

9.2
3357 Highland Rd (at E Chimes St), Baton Rouge, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 118 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: The food is always good and they have a large beer selection. Brunch is excellent.

The Bulldog is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

23. The Bulldog

8.4
4385 Perkins Rd (btwn College & Balis Dr), Baton Rouge, LA
Pub · 51 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: The Bulldog has a great beer selection. But, this Bulldog is not as laid back as the one in Uptown (NOLA). The outdoor patio is great.

The Varsity Theatre is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

24. The Varsity Theatre

7.9
3353 Highland Rd (btwn E Chimes & E State St), Baton Rouge, LA
Music Venue · 13 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: VT is a good place to see bands.

City Bar is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

25. City Bar

5.3
333 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA
Bar · Downtown Baton Rouge · 13 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: It's very "bro" in there.

Capital City Grill is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

26. Capital City Grill

7.0
100 Lafayette St (at Convention St), Baton Rouge, LA
American Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Excellent food. I like the seafood and the chicken tenders.

City Pork Deli & Charcuterie is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

27. City Pork Deli & Charcuterie

2363 Hollydale Ave, Baton Rouge, LA
Deli · Mid City South · 15 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Try the bacon waffles for brunch.

Monjunis is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

28. Monjunis

7.4
711 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA
Italian Restaurant · Mid City South · 21 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: The red sauce is very sweet. Consider mixing it with the cream sauce.

Frostop is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

29. Frostop

7.5
402 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Good place to grab a quick bite to eat. Try the burger.

Superior Grill is one of Downtown, Garden District, and Mid-city.

30. Superior Grill

8.4
5435 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid City South · 49 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Try the breakfast tacos or the chilaquiles con carne off the brunch menu.