Update time...1st time in since the last time...stopped in with my niece after we left the Battle on the Bayou track meet hosted by LSU on 4/13/13....
It was pretty well packed at 3ish in the afternoon but we were seated immediately in the bar area and had prompt and friendly service...
Started with an appetizer of "Angels on Horseback"...shrimp with a oyster wrapped around it and a bacon strip around both then deep fried....YUM! Damn tasty stuff...an order of those with a salad would make for a light and filling meal...
My niece went with the Cajundillas...a quesadilla stuffed with chicken, andouille sausage and boudin...sounds good but the niece was NOT impressed! She said the combination of filling did not go well together...she blamed it on the chicken as she loves boudin and andouille...so if you're feeling adventurous maybe give it a try...I never will cause I don't care for boudin....
I went with the Hangover burger...Muy delicioso...that sunny side up egg and crisp bacon just makes the burger....I enjoyed it at the Walk On's in NOLA and damn sure enjoyed it here at the LSU location....the only drawback to it is too much bun and by that I mean it's too thick and fluffy...a slimmer bun would vault this burger into the pantheon of all time best burgers....
If you find yourself over near Alex Box Stadium or Burbank Drive close to LSU stop on in and satisfy your hunger they'll have something on the menu to fill you up....
I would give zero stars if I could. I came with my partner and a male gay couple. We ordered seafood platters and two beer pitchers. Literally, about two minutes after our food came out, the waitress came up and told us we would have to leave because they were closing up. This whole "closing up" thing hadn't been mentioned before this moment. I asked why a table full of people (who appeared to Greek-affiliated college students) weren't being asked to leave. They just repeated we needed to leave. I asked them why they would serve us pitchers of beer and fresh fried seafood, then ask us to leave before we can eat it? Again, we were asked to leave. This was beyond annoying. If you don't want us to eat there, fine. Just don't take our money then kick us out. Btw, we were all conservatively-dressed, young professionals. We weren't singing showtunes, or making eyes at the staff, or anything else objectionable.The only clue we were gay would be our booth seating arrangement and perhaps subtle body language. We are all polite and had been respectful of the waitstaff. As we left, we could see the table full of college students laughing and enjoying their food. Forget these guys- it's not worth it for mediocre food. The brie soup lacks flavor. The fried seasoning is bland, and the angels on horseback taste frozen. For cheaper beer, check out the North Gate area. For a better selection of beer, try The always-friendly Chimes. For tasty Louisiana cuisine at the same price point, try Chimes, Brew-Bachers, Jasmine's on the Bayou, or Chelseas. For a better bar scene, try Ivar's, Duvic's, Chelsea's, or anywhere downtown.
Review Source:Mahi-Mahi sandwich was great. Sweet potato fries were good, but they didn't have a special dipping sauce for them which is a pet peeve of mine.
Mozzarella "logs" were amazing..marinara was great, but even better with ranch dressing.
Turkey burger was good too, with the exception of a soggy bottom bun.
Fun scene even for out-of-towners...everyone was super nice, although my team was in no way a threat to LSU.
Service was great, although we weren't there on what was considered a busy Saturday.
Saturday nights scream for the hearts of the youthful and spirited and I fully intended to haunt the evening streets like a modern day Headless Horseman, casting fear upon those who would dare attempt to venture home too early.  Mounting my trusty steed à la Honda Civic of the year two thousand and nine, I charged full speed toward Baton Rouge with the haste of a Queen Elizabeth class battleship, fully prepared for engagement; its crew further inspired by the words of Winston Churchill.  My destination had been plotted and I assumed full control of my vessel, seated deeply behind the wheel and exuding a cool confidence in command not unlike Captain James T. Kirk.  Yelp, the final frontier.  My continuing mission: to explore strange, new establishments....to seek out new life and new experiences....to boldly go where no Yelper has gone before!
Stardate: 09.15.2012. Â I docked my ship amongst the other crafts in the tall grass across Burbank Drive and after slightly adjusting my uniform to free it of unwanted creases, I cautiously proceeded to cross the street with both an excited anticipation but also a lingering apprehension. Â I found that the entranceway to my destination, Walk-On's, was blockaded by many members of the local law enforcement and I was instructed to enter from the left side. Â As I approached the parking lot, my shaking hand hovering just above my blaster, I came before a large tent. Â Booming music of what was explained to me by a local as the "ghetto booty shaking genre" was most prevalent within its interior. Â The lyrics of these traditional weekend songs were incredibly peculiar as a few of the natives located inside the tent availed themselves of the opportunity to be viewed "backing that thang up". Â My tricorder offered me no additional assistance and it was at that moment that I made it a point to become familiar with this perplexing form of linguistics if I was to spend any great lengths of time in this region.
My mission was to rendezvous with a fellow crew member and partake of the establishment's available cuisine. Â Inside, we found the locals rowdy, indeed! Â Furiously swinging their beverages, throwing out their chests and bellowing with aggressive tendencies not unlike a Klingon, they appeared to be fixated on several surrounding television screens, which were broadcasting a mystifying professional contest utilizing an oblong ball made of pigskin. Â Intent on finding a quieter setting more suitable for discussion, my crewmate and I were seated in the rear of the establishment. Â Delivery of beverages and meals was very, very slow. Â So slow, in fact, that my crewmate and I witnessed a small Vulcan boy seated before us age to adulthood in the span between beverage orders.
After paying the bill and exiting the premises, my crewmate and I found the tent outside alive with the energy of the young natives. Â We were given a wristband and sucked with the force of a wormhole into the fray! Â I immediately lost visibility with my crewmate! Â After multiple attempts to contact her through my Starfleet communicator badge had failed, I struggled to absorb the frenzy of my surroundings! Â Almost instantly, a native female attached herself to me like a Denevan neural parasite and I wasn't able to shake free! Â Concerned for my possible failure in adhering to Starfleet's Prime Directive, I had to escape! Â Fluctuations in the magnetic field surrounding the tent prevented safe transport back to my ship. Â I dialed my blaster down to "stun" and attempted to fire a warning shot upon the native but her moves were so quick, they were electric! Â I couldn't lock on target!
She had me cornered and threw her art of seduction upon me. Â Was she looking for a mate?! Â She grasped me tightly, smearing my uniform with her primitive war paints and several times, attempted to bury her posterior into my lap! Â A ritual mating dance set to primordial sounds! Â With the General Order #1 in jeopardy, I lured the native female away with a local alcoholic concoction and fled outside the tent. Â Free from the disruptive magnetic field, I hailed my ship and immediately beamed back to sickbay for prompt medical attention. Â I do not know the outcome of my crewmate's circumstances, though unfortunately, I would imagine she had been assimilated into the collective.
Final thoughts: Decent food....rowdy, young locals and loud music abound. Â The choice is yours.
Walk-On's has several locations. It's a restaurant/bar. This review only pertains to the Burbank location in Baton Rouge. On the several occassions I have been there the service has been horrendous. I waited for a waitress that never came- walked out- got no apology from the hostess when I told her I had been waiting 30 minutes and was not even approached for a drink order. The food is mediocre and over-priced. The only thing that saves the restuarant is it's location (near LSU and is probably the only bar LSU fans can walk to on game days).
Review Source:This small local chain was started by walk-on players to LSU's football team. Whether that legend is real or not, it is still a great place to catch a sporting event in either Baton Rouge or New Orleans. If the sporting event happens to be the Saints or LSU, get there early if you want a table.
Review Source:FOOD was delicious and came out in a pretty reasonable amount of time for the amount of ppl that were there
ATMOSPHERE awesome fits tons of people and is great for after games and concerts. awesome! TRIVIA NIGHT IS AWESOME
SERVICE very friendly and efficient
MENU great selection!
FULL BAR
OVERALL will definitely be going back!
This place is basically Hooter's, but with different food. Just substitute the chicken wings with traditional bar food. I like the big screen TVs with sports always on, and the large bar was well staffed so not much wait time for drinks though they were busy. Â The bar tender was very knowledgeable and made some very tasty yet heavy handed cocktails. Â Walk-Ons is not trying to reinvent the wheel with their food menu, but the food they make they make well. I loved the boudain balls and cheese fries for appetizers, and my blackened alligator wrap was pretty good too.
The down side of my trip to Walk-Ons was the wait time to be seated with our party of 8. Unluckily for us there was a private party that had all of the outside seating booked us, so there was only 2 tables in the entire place that would fit us. But, we made the best of it at the bar. Â
All of the waitresses and bartenders were very friendly, and good customer service goes a long way in my opinion. Â And if the sports memorabilia, beers on tap, and TVs dont give you a clue of who their target audience is, the cute waitresses in short skirts and low cut tops should. (...also a plus in my opinion).
If you're looking to catch a game on tv, recover from a hangover, or just have a few cold ones with friends, then this place will do just fine. It reminds me of Brewbachers (where we spent many weekend afternoons during baseball season while I was at LSU). Â This was my first time to Walk-Ons, and I'd recommend it to others. Just know what type of food you're going for, and don't have expectations of lobster and filet, and you'll be just fine.
I love Walk-On's! Â I spent a lot of time here during my internship this summer, and it was the first place I went to for lunch over the weekend when I was visiting LSU. Â I had been craving their gator wrap for a while. Â The atmosphere is nice, especially for a sports bar. Â I wouldn't mind if the waitresses dressed a little bit nicer, though. Â Really, I have no problem with bars who encourage their waitresses to look sexy. Â However, I feel like the girls at walk-on's fall a little bit short of sexy and unfortunately don't quite make it out of skank zone. Â I think that's my only problem with the place. Â The food is excellent- granted I'm not a native Louisianain, so I can't gauge how authentic it is. Â Besides the gator wrap, I LOVE the angels on horseback! Â Oysters stuffed with shrimp, wrapped in bacon and deep fried? Â What's not to love??
Review Source:Ate here the other day by suggestion from my father. Â He ate here for a co-employees birthday party. Â So I decided to give it a try too.
Hostess was friendly as we entered. Â Quick to be seated, not many patrons at all in the restaurant, almost empty. Â It was just after lunchtime on a weekday.
I liked how the booths were highbacked for privacy yet you could still look in any direction and see a tv up on the wall. Â I counted 32 but the hostess said there were more in back on the back patio!!! wow!!, that's a lot of tv's in one restaurant!!
My father ordered the Catfish Acadiana which the waitress said was a wise choice. ?? dunno what that meant. And it came with a side salad. Â I started to order an appetizer (Crab Claws) but the waitress said they had run out of Crab Claws an hour ago. So I settled for the safe Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Â Then I chose the safe soup and salad combo but the waitress tells me they were out of the delicious sounding Lump Crab and Brie Soup on their menu. Â So I finally settled for a shrimp poboy which comes with waffle fries, and a cup of Crab and Corn Soup which seemed like a safe combo as well.
I was a little disgruntled that they were out of so much stuff on their menu. Â I could understand if it had been something strange like the alligator meat, but simple things like the crab claws and lump crab and brie soup? hmm...
Anyway, after a few minutes our appetizer came. Â It was hot melty goodness in a flat wide platter with a handle. Cute little dish to serve in! Â The dip came with these chips that were half moon shaped mystery chips. Â Either they were pita bread toasted or fried crisp, or they were thick tortillas cut into half moons and fried as well. Â They were definitely not baked but still extremely yummy and homemade. Â They were sprinkled with parmesan. Â Very very excellent!..and hot!! (with heat).
Then his side salad came along with my cup of soup. Â His salad looked ok. Â Standard. Â My soup, however, thumbs down. Â The corn was cooked nicely but the crabmeat, well, there was just way too much of it in there. Â The soup was watery, not at all creamy, which made me understand that it was previously frozen and not fresh. Â Not only the wateriness made me think it was previously frozen, but the temperature of the soup was room temperature. Â When I finally could get the waitress to come over to our table (she was nowhere to be seen for awhile in an almost empty restaurant), I asked her to take the soup back and reheat it. Â The crab in it was kind of sad. Â It's texture was almost grainy. Â Again, another sign of previously frozen. Â Fish texture breaks down when frozen then thawed quickly. Â Sometime becoming grainy. Â I wouldn't order this again, at least not at this location.
Then our lunch entrees came. Â My father's Catfish Acadiana looked WAY good!..which he said it was! Â He's picky too! haha
My Shrimp Poboy and waffle fries were hot and piled high! Â The waffle fries (which I looooove!) were barely crispy. Â I would describe as stiff but not crispy. Â However, they were hot and seasoned with just the right amount of cajun seasoning. Â The poboy was LOADED with nice sized shrimp (size of a dollar coin or bigger) which were fried perfectly. The shrimp were cooked perfectly to doneness. Â It was dressed with tomato, shredded lettuce, mayo, and a few pickles. Â It was a standard shrimp poboy but it was up there with the best of them on my list! Â It was pretty damn good! Â The bread was crispy-on-the-outside french bread and soft-on-the-inside. Â Even when I heated the other half the next day, after it sat in my refrigerator overnight, it was still decent!
The waitress was friendly but not attentive at all. Â She was hard to find throughout our dining experience. Â We decided to give them another try another time but when we found out they have a new location that just opened up on Coursey Blvd., we decided to give that location the second try. Â We will be going back because I am dying to try the Lump Crab and Brie Soup!! Â that just sounds SO divine! Â I hope they don't disappoint. Â Stay tuned for another review coming soon on the other location!!!
Because of the absence of certain menu items, mediocre service, and cold soup that should've been served hot, they get only 3 stars. Â Btw, nice LSU gear throughout the restaurant, mostly presented in the bar area from what I could see from our booth.
Great scene as it is in close proximity to the LSU campus. Â They have different drink specials every night with plenty of TVs and a large bar area.
The food is decent but a little pricey for the quality of cajun food that you get. I would try the Angels on Horseback: shrimp with oyster stuffed inside and wrapped in bacon. Â Deep. Â Fried.
They do have huge portions.
My first visit to Walk-Ons a few years ago was on a Monday night after an LSU football game. Coach Les Miles was holding court to a SRO crowd in front, while a few tables were available on the back patio for those of us who really only wanted Dinner and a little more intimate fellowship. This place is a favourite of my work colleague, and based on his continued enthusiasm for Walk-Ons (and LSU), I came back for Dinner tonight.
LSU fans treat their football seriously, and even on this quiet and soon to be Monday Night Football evening, the multiple TVs were featuring tribute to the loss of Brett Favre's record (297 straight games) and the young student (or thereabouts) waitresses were "fully" dressed in Purple team colours. The Bistreaux itself is an easy walk from the "Death Valley", aka LSU Stadium. Of course I didn't tell them I am a proud Texas Aggie, and as far as the upcoming Cotton Bowl goes - BTHO LSU!
I was immediately welcomed when I arrived and was seated in the bar area, where it was nice and warm. I then got really good service from Brooke and her recommendation of Voodoo Bengal (dark, strong, and hoppy) was spot on (and at only $3 a pint). In fact, their draft selection is fairly robust, of which the Bud/Coors/Miller Lite comment in another review is rather puzzling.
At Sports Bars such as these, I have pub grub (such as a burger). This time my bleu cheese choice went on the side salad, that was a prelude to a most delicious Blackened Shrimp Creole Alfredeaux (with Linguine). And when the top of my head started sweating, I knew I had a "spicier the better" dish that didn't overwhelm the food.
The non-game day ambiance was pleasant and I left full, happy, and welcome. I'm sure I'll be back, especially if I don't have to compete with the Tiger hordes.
OK, I've been to Walk-Ons.  And I dug it, in my way.  But, of course, it is what it is.  Think of a Spanish restaurant anyplace in Europe of a Carraba's anyplace near an interstate and you'll know: just order every appetizer on the menu, lose the pricey entrées and, like, Dude, if you want burgers why are you here?
Angels on horseback is worth going for and probably all anybody who wants to live to collect social security needs to eat in one night, although they call it an appetizer.  Throw in the blackened gator, the sautéed  crab claws and maybe another one and two people who've had enough beers can leave happy.
Yeah, probably everything else could be overpriced and all but you go for what they do good and...  well  what did The Band or somebody say? You take the best and leave the rest.  You're still gonna spend more than you wanted to but you're gonna be happy.  Game day? Burgers?  What are we talking about here?  This is about shrimp, oysters, gator, catfish Acadian if you must; it's about what they do well.
I give them only four stars for being out of some of the things I want when I show up, some times.
I ordered the Cajundilla and it was nothing too special, especially for the price it came with. I enjoyed my friend's Catfish Acadiana a LOT better so I would probably order that the next time I come to Walk Ons.
What definitely gave it the 4 stars was the Choco-tini!!! This is now a drink that I will order every time I go to Walk Ons. There is no question about it and you have to order it if you are a true chocoholic!
And for the first time ever, I tried my very first Blackened and Fried Alligator and it tasted like chicken! Except the texture was a little tough. Overall, it was really good for an appetizer.
Too bad you have to give any stars at all. This place SUCKS. That's right: SUCKS.
I tried to like it when it first opened, really I did. But the food is HORRIBLE, the atmosphere is about as lame as it could be (unless you're REALLY into sports, I guess), and the clientele is the white-hat-wearing group of Baton Rouge douchebags that chug Bud/Coors/Miller Lite. Walk-Ons has no style or class.
The proliferation of this type of place is one of the main reasons Baton Rouge sucks. Avoid it at all costs.
My only experience with Walk-Ons so far was a Friday night when they had a live band playing outside. It was really crowded, yet there were a few beer/mixed drink counters outside which kept the drink lines short. Appreciated that for once a bar actually staffed appropriately for the amount of people that were there. I just got bottled beer so I can't really speak for their drinks, but the outdoor atmosphere was fun, and their bathrooms are super clean so that counts for something! It's just not my kind of bar clientele-wise, hence the 3 stars.
Review Source:The only reason it's getting three stars is for service and atmosphere. Â I could care less about the food, except for the cheese fries, boudin balls, cobb salad, and cookie bowl (which is a meal in itself). Â Go on an LSU game day and experience it for yourself. Â Karaoke and Trivia are fun as well...
Review Source:Guess it depends on what you come for....
For food? It's nothing special.
For the bar scene? It's cool. Lots of people, strong drinks, a bangin patio area, and karaoke nights.
For game day? 5+ absurd amount of people and fun and they will feed you at which point you prob won't care about the food being a 2.
In a location like this, this place should be MONEY! But it isn't. What type of restaurant serves pre-cooked, pre-frozen hamburger patties. How difficult is it to buy fresh meat and take the time to serve your customer a good, simple dish. I can't stand Applebees, Chiles, and the other franchises, but I understand that they "mass produce" food. There is no excuse for a locally owned establishment to serve crap. Don't waste your time in this place, go to McDonald's if you want a sub-par burger and fry combo.
Review Source:The food there is barely edible. I think they order everything pre-made and just reheat it. The drinks are way overpriced and the wait staff is never attentive. If you're looking for great food and a great atmosphere, stay away from this place. I have given this place way too many chances, and they always fall short.
Review Source:I cannot help but compare this review to Walk-Ons very own "Angel on Horseback." You see, this is why: it's because an "Angel on Horseback" is a delicious oyster that has a juicy strip of apple smoked bacon wrapped around it and if that wasn't enough, this entire prize is stuffed inside of a giant butterfly shrimp.
The oyster is the atmosphere.
I'm comforted by what I think is oak. I'm intrigued by the patio. I love sitting in the booths along the West end of the restaurant (tables 10-17) because I know the waiter assigned to this section appreciates being able to execute the world famous "2 bite checkback" with ease.
The menu options are the apple smoked bacon.
I like to think of burgers as my friends. I like it when my friends get dressed up in costumes. You can imagine how I feel when I see all the different options for burgers on this menu. Add to that the interesting salads and the impossible to not consider appetizers and you've got yourself a problem - SHOULD I ORDER OR LITERALLY MOVE IN TO THIS KITCHEN??
The cookie bowl sundae is the Butterfly Shrimp.
It's what holds the building together. It's why the employees show up on time every time. It's warm cookies topped with cool ice cream and drizzled with warm chocolate syrup. The cookies are like the business plan - solid and necessary. The cool ice cream is the fun side - what makes a restaurant fun. The warm chocolate syrup is the Angels on Horseback.
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