Best Places to Eat Near LSU’s Alex Box Stadium
Watching a baseball game is hungry work. Between all the cheering, jumping up and down and hanging out in the stands with your friends, anyone will work up an appetite by watching a ballgame. And while plenty of ballparks come packed with food vendors of their own, it’s easy to get tired of eating hot dogs and nachos during every game. Sometimes, you’re looking to mix things up and head out to eat with your friends after a long and exciting game.
If you’re a baseball fan at LSU, then you’ll understand what we’re talking about. Between cheering for the home team and enjoying the beautiful scenery of Alex Box Stadium, you’ll surely end the game hungry. If you’re new in town, however, or are just finding your way around the city as a new student, it can be hard to know what restaurants are nearby. That’s where we come in.
Today, we’ve put together a list of all the closest restaurants to Alex Box Stadium. Whether you’re looking to grab a quick bite before the big game or looking to celebrate afterward, we think any of these spots will be terrific choices.
Best Restaurants Near Alex Box Stadium
Looking for a quick cup of coffee? A grab-n-go sandwich? Or even a sit-down three-course dinner? We think there’s a restaurant for everyone near Alex Box Stadium. If this is where you’re hunting for a bite to eat, then you’re in the right place. Here are our choices for the best places to eat near you.
1. Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar: For the Game-Day Spirit
Just steps away from the stadium stands Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar, your very first and most obvious destination for post- or pre-game snacking. This sports bar makes the most of the fact that it’s situated right next to the ballpark, and is entirely LSU-themed. Even if you don’t have tickets to the game and just want to enjoy the sports-themed atmosphere, Walk-On’s is still the perfect place to be, as they’re close enough to hear the cheers and see the stadium.
When you visit Walk-On’s, you’re almost guaranteed to find a fun and casual environment that’s usually packed with local students, especially on game day. The menu also includes all your favorite sports bar staples with Louisiana twists, including gumbo, fried seafood poboys, buffalo chicken wraps and double bacon cheeseburgers. They’re also open to 11 p.m. or midnight every night, so you can be sure they’re always ready to celebrate LSU’s next big win just as long as you are.
2. The Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room: For the Beer Enthusiasts
At just 2 miles away from Alex Box Stadium, The Chimes is another great spot for some post-game dining. And with its casual and family-friendly atmosphere, this restaurant is popular with everyone from LSU students to young families and professionals. Their menu is entirely made-from-scratch for the freshest and most authentic dining experience possible, and it’s also worth noting that they have one of the most extensive beer and liquor menus anywhere around.
Seafood is the menu staple at The Chimes, and while you can certainly find non-seafood dishes if that’s what you’re after, you’ll especially enjoy this restaurant if you love seafood of every stripe. Enjoy grilled salmon fillet, crab cake appetizers and oyster poboys to your heart’s content, and don’t forget to grab a drink from the bar as well. They’re also open till midnight or 2 a.m. every night, so the celebratory after-party doesn’t have to stop until you do.
3. AM Mart: For the Quick Bite
This one’s easy to miss, but don’t be fooled. By taking the time to stop in at this unassuming little sandwich shop, you’re getting in on one of Baton Rouge’s best-kept secrets. You might hear this shop referred to by many different names — American Market, A & M Mart or just A.M. Mart — but they all refer to the same place. From the outside, AM Mart looks like just another convenience store. The real secret is the deli inside that serves up some of the tastiest sandwiches in the city. Don’t believe us? We aren’t the only ones who love this shop. They’ve collected an impressive stack of “Best of LSU” awards that do the talking for them.
At just over a mile and a half from the stadium, AM Mart couldn’t be more conveniently located. And while there is a small amount of seating inside, you won’t be able to bring a large group here to sit and eat. Rather, you’ll likely find it more convenient to grab your sandwiches and go, making this a great place to grab a bite before the game. But with great tastes and even better prices, this is one Baton Rouge destination you won’t want to miss.
4. Pastime Restaurant & Lounge: For the Old-Fashioned Vibes
Most restaurants come and go without making much of a mark on their city. But some rare restaurants stand the test of time and become legends in their cities and neighborhoods. That’s exactly what you’ll get at Pastime Restaurant & Lounge. After over 70 years of serving Baton Rouge, this restaurant has cemented itself as a neighborhood staple and is a great place to hang out on game day. At about 3 miles from the stadium, it couldn’t be easier or more convenient to get to.
This casual family restaurant is the perfect spot to enjoy a bite to eat that’s all delicious flavor and no fancy frills. Here, you can enjoy staples like salads, pizza, burgers and poboys as well as Louisiana favorites like boiled crawfish. And if you fall in love with this spot and want to enjoy their great dishes even on days when there isn’t a game? They do delivery as well.
5. Louie’s Café: For the Night Owls
Sometimes, the game goes longer than expected. As the extra innings roll on, and your stomach grows emptier and emptier, there’s only one thing to do. Once the game finally reaches its dramatic conclusion, it’s time to hit up the nearest 24-hour restaurant. When it comes to Alex Box Stadium, that destination is none other than Louie’s Café. One of Baton Rouge’s best 24-hour diners, this historic spot has been around since the 1940s and proudly sports a vintage look and feel.
While everyone enjoys Louie’s Café, the spot is a particular smash hit with LSU students, due to the flexibility of the diner’s hours as well as the fun and casual atmosphere. No matter how late — or early — it is, you can always pull a stool up to the counter and enjoy an omelet, French toast, a grilled cheese sandwich or a seafood poboy.
6. CC’s Coffee House: For the Classic Cup of Coffee
Some days, you’re looking for a restaurant that’ll serve you a three-course meal and offer a full bar to choose from as well. Other times, you’re just looking to grab a quick cup of coffee with friends before heading to the field. If this second option is what you’re after, then we invite you to check out CC’s Coffee House. Unlike most of the other restaurants we’ve discussed, CC’s is not a Baton Rouge exclusive. Instead, it’s a chain with locations across Louisiana and Mississippi — one you’re likely familiar with if you’re a native of the Deep South — including one such location less than a mile from the stadium.
At CC’s, you can enjoy coffee, tea and other related beverages in a quiet, cozy coffee-shop atmosphere. With plenty of seating, this makes a great spot to sit and do some studying or homework. Or, if you’re pressed for time, there’s also a drive-through so you can grab your caffeine and get on your way.
7. The Bullfish Bar + Kitchen: For the Caribbean Food Lovers
If you love Caribbean cooking, then you’ll love The Bullfish Bar + Kitchen. Their menu takes the very best of Louisiana classics and blends it with Caribbean traditions to create a whole new range of flavors and dishes to tempt you. Just a few of the delicious dishes to try include a Jamaican Jerk Burger, Chicken Lafitte and Jumbo Caramelized Scallops.
While you’re enjoying your exotic meal, you can feel comfortable and relaxed in the casual atmosphere of this bar. With friendly service, a classic bar environment and unbeatable great tastes, it isn’t hard to see why so many people keep coming back here. And at under a mile away from Alex Box Stadium, it’s convenient as well. Just be sure to plan your trip for Tuesday through Saturday, as they’re closed on Sunday and Monday.
8. UMAMI Japanese Bistro: For the Japanese Food Lovers
Classic American diner food and Louisiana Cajun-style classics are all well and good in their place, but sometimes, you want to travel the world with your meal and enjoy food cultures from outside the United States. You can do that all without ever traveling far from Alex Box Stadium when you visit UMAMI Japanese Bistro.
Their menu consists primarily of seafood, prepared in a variety of enticing new ways. Every week, the menu changes to reflect what’s in season and what the chefs are preparing. This means that every time you visit, there’s sure to be something new and exciting on the menu, and no two visits will ever be exactly the same. Visit UMAMI for lunch or dinner any day except on Sundays, when they’re only open for dinner.
9. Fat Cow Burgers and Salads: For the Burger Cravings
Sometimes, nothing will do but a good old-fashioned burger joint. No tricks, and no fancy trimmings, just you and the very best of delicious, simple eating. At Fat Cow Burgers and Salads, you’ll be less than a mile away from the stadium, making this another terrific spot to pop in and snag a quick bite to eat either before or after the exciting game. Come into the restaurant in person to order, order online before you pick up your order, or just get the food delivered right to you. No matter the occasion, you’ve got plenty of ways to get your burger fix.
As you might expect, the menu consists primarily of burgers and salads, although there’s also a yummy assortment of sides like the iconic fat cow fries, bacon cheese fries and onion straws, as well as plenty of milkshakes and even kids meal options, in case you’re looking for smaller portions. They’re also open seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., meaning you’ll have to take your late-night shenanigans elsewhere, but that they’re open for brunch and lunch snacks on the other hand.
10. Parrain’s Seafood Restaurant: For the Seafood
There are plenty of places on this list that are great for lunch, a quick bite for dinner or a light snack after the game. But for a full sit-down meal involving appetizers, entrees and dessert, we think one of your best options is easily Parrain’s Seafood. Just over two miles from the field, Parrain’s is one of Baton Rouge’s most popular seafood destinations, delivering fresh catches to your table every day. Their menu includes a wide range of delicious meals, including their seafood pasta, andouille encrusted fish and fried oyster platters, as well as a full selection of soups, salads, appetizers and desserts.
You can enjoy your seafood dishes at Parrain’s for either lunch or dinner, but you’ll need to head someplace else for breakfast since they don’t open till 11 a.m. They’re open till 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, however, making them excellent choices for grabbing a bite to eat after the game ends.
11. Coffee Call: For the Morning Wake-up Call
For small, local coffee shops, you can’t beat the atmosphere and great tastes you’ll find at Coffee Call. Just over two and a half miles from Alex Box stadium and readily convenient no matter where on LSU’s campus you’re located, this makes the perfect spot to dash in for a quick pick-me-up or to sit and do a little studying.
Coffee Call opens at 6 a.m. every morning, making this an ideal spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. In addition to tasty coffee, tea and other beverage options, they also offer an assortment of baked goods and breakfast treats that are just the thing to brighten up your morning.
12. Milford’s on Third: For the Deli Lovers
Love the taste of Louisiana favorites, but looking for the environment of a classic NYC delicatessen? Then we think you’ll love what you find at Milford’s on Third. Our goal is to combine the very best of a casual deli atmosphere with Southern charm, hospitality and flavors. And with a unique location on the ground floor of the historic Watermark hotel — one of the closest hotels to Alex Box Stadium — we’re an exciting destination simply because of our unusual surroundings, to say nothing of our tasty menu options.
Our menu consists of deli favorites like soups, salads, cold-cut sandwiches and poboys. And if you’re looking to do some grocery shopping instead of looking for a restaurant, we offer a small selection of groceries as well. We’re also open for both breakfast and lunch, as well as all day in between. So stop in and grab a sandwich or salad and eat it here with us, or grab it to go for a quick bite on the way to the game. Or, if you’re in even more of a hurry, you can also order online and get your food delivered right to you.