Parrot’s on False River is a Parrothead’s dream. Dark neighborhood bar with great tunes routinely interspersed with Jimmy Buffett songs, Hawaiian shirts, knick knacks pegged everywhere, friendly people, overlooking the water, great burgers, fresh cut fries and chips… I could go on and on.
Bought seven years ago by the one of the nicest couples you’ll ever meet, Parrot’s in Jarreau is a short distance from Baton Rouge on the southeast side of False River. You can drive there of course, but the best way is to pull up in a boat and tie off at their dock.
The place is one of the best around for drinks amongst old friends, new friends, and people that you’ve never met before but are soon to be counted as friends. While I had been there before, I had never had the chance to eat here. On a recent trip though, the Wife and I accompanied a friend out to False River and I was determined to eat one of these famous burgers.
Aaahhh Pastime. The place is a veritable Baton Rouge and LSU institution. Tucked in a small corner underneath the Mississippi River bridge, the Pastime Restaurant and Lounge has served up great food for years. There are several methods by which you could tell you were in the Pastime even in your eyes were closed:
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