Parrain's Seafood Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Parrain's Seafood, a Cajun/Creole - Southern - Seafood restaurant located in Baton Rouge, LA, where you can expect fresh, delicious seafood and Louisiana classics. With a variety of options for vegetarians and a range of amenities like delivery, takeout, reservations, and catering, it's a versatile spot for all occasions.
Customers rave about the whole shebang platter with perfectly fried catfish, shrimp, crawfish, and hush puppies, accompanied by flavorful gumbo. The charbroiled oysters and andouille encrusted fresh fish receive high praise, as well as the decadent lava cake and creamy bisque. The Pontchartrain and Atchafalaya dishes stand out for their savory flavors, while the creamed spinach and dirty rice make for excellent sides.
For a rustic vibe and exceptional service, Parrain's Seafood is the go-to destination for a satisfying seafood dining experience in Baton Rouge.
N/A Beverages
COFFEE
Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.
Perrier
Effervescent, crystal-clear sparkling water with a refreshing zest.
TEA
A soothing blend of selected leaves for a calming sipping experience.
COKE
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
SPRITE
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
DR. PEPPER
Unique blend of flavors, carbonated soft drink.
ROOTBEER
Smooth, classic root beer with a rich, frothy head. Perfectly sweet and endlessly refreshing.
LEMONADE
Refreshing citrus beverage.
DIET COKE
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
COKE ZERO
The same great taste but with zero calories.
Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp
Shrimp wrapped in bacon, glazed with BBQ sauce, and garnished with herbs.
Boudin Balls
Homemade cajun pork and rice formed into () balls breaded fried and served with our own horseradish dijonaise.
Seafood Au Gratin
Seafood au gratin combines a selection of seafood baked with a creamy bechamel sauce, topped with a golden, melted blend of fontina and cheddar cheeses.
Crab Fingers Fried
Crab fingers coated in a light batter and fried until golden, typically served with a side of tangy dipping sauce.
Crab Fingers Sauteed
Crab fingers sauteed in a blend of garlic, herbs, and olive oil, often accompanied by a light butter sauce.
Eggplant Pontchartrain
Fried eggplant medallions topped with crabmeat & caper hollandaise
Fried Green Tomatoes
fried green tomatoes topped with a crawfish ravigote sauce.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Savory mushrooms filled with a blend of breadcrumbs, garlic, and herbs, topped with melted cheese and garnished with lemon wedges.
Boudin Egg Rolls
Boudin and pepper jack stuffed egg rolls served with a sweet chili glaze.
Fried Mozzarella
Mozzarella cheese coated and fried, typically served with marinara sauce for dipping.
Appetizers
Soups
Bowl Crab & Corn Bisque
Lump crabmeat and sweet corn are simmered together in a creamy bisque, typically enhanced with a touch of green onions.
Crab & Corn Bisque Cup
Creamy bisque with tender crab meat and sweet corn, garnished with fresh herbs.
Seafood Gumbo Bowl
A rich seafood gumbo featuring shrimp, chunks of fish, and crab, garnished with chopped green onions.
Seafood Gumbo Cup
Louisiana-style gumbo featuring a blend of shrimp, crab, andouille sausage, okra, and vegetables, typically served with rice.
Ettouffee Cup
Blonde roux, tomato, bell pepper, onion, celery, typically includes crawfish tail meat, served over rice.
Soup And Salad
Your choice of a large soup served with tossed salad or cole slaw.
Shrimp Remoulade
Chilled shrimp, choice of fried, blackened, or grilled, served with classic remoulade sauce atop mixed greens.
CHICKEN CAESAR
Chicken Caesar Salad: Fresh romaine, parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing with your choice of chickengrilled, blackened, or fried.
Ceasar Salad W/ Tuna
Caesar salad topped with choice of tuna cooked to preference: rare to well done, including extra rare.
Coleslaw W/ Peanuts
Coleslaw with a twist, combining shredded cabbage and carrots, tossed in a classic dressing, enhanced with a crunchy addition of peanuts.
Tossed Salad
Served with your choice of dressing.
Crawfish Salad
Crawfish salad typically features fresh greens mixed with succulent crawfish tails, complemented by cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a light dressing.
Salads
Specialties
Andouille Encrusted
Andouille encrusted seafood specialty; optional crusty topping. Choose from sides including dirty rice, broccoli, or sweet mash.
Atchafalaya
Seafood Atchafalaya: crawfish caper holli topping. Choice of dressings: variety including Tabasco vinaigrette, bacon cheddar ranch, over options. Sides: dirty rice, french fries, and more.
Barbequed Drum
Barbequed drum served with choice of side: includes rice variants, potatoes in three styles, broccoli, sauteed or creamed spinach, hushpuppies, or opt for no side.
Catfish Perdu
Thin fried catfish topped with crawfish etouffee, served over rice.
Chicken Alfredo
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo: Tender chicken in options of grilled, blackened, or fried served over creamy fettuccine.
Crawfish Etouffee
Succulent crawfish in a rich, savory sauce with aromatic spices, served over a bed of fluffy white rice, and garnished with chopped green onions.
Crawfish Half & Half
Crawfish half & half features equal parts of fried crawfish tails and crawfish etouffee, typically served together for a varied texture and flavor experience.
Delacroix
Dinner Shrimp Alfredo
Creamy Alfredo sauce with succulent shrimp over pasta. Optional chicken; grilled, blackened, or fried.
Salmon Platter
Salmon platter; choose temp: rare to extra rare. Select side: rice variants, fries, potatoes, broccoli, spinach, no side, sweet mash, hushpuppies.
Maurepas
Maurepas - Seafood specialty served with menieurre sauce topping. Choose from sides: dirty rice, french fries, stuffed potato, broccoli, sauteed spinach, white rice, sweet mash, creamed spinach, or hushpuppies.
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
Gulf shrimp in a spicy, new orleans style bbq shrimp sauce.
Pontchartrain
crabmeat holli served over a choice of sides - options include varieties of rice, potatoes, spinach, and more.
Seared Tuna Platter
Seared tuna, choice of temperature, paired with diverse sides including dirty rice, french fries, vegetables, or no side option.
Shrimp, Crawfish, & Crab Pasta
oz Pork Chop
oz pork chop with choice of side: dirty rice, french fries, stuffed potato, broccoli, sauteed spinach, white rice, sweet mash, creamed spinach, hushpuppies, or no side.
Chicken Platter
Grilled boneless, skinless breast served with dirty rice and broccoli with hollandaise.
Ribeye
Ribeye served with choice of meat temperature from rare to extra rare. Select two sides from dirty rice, french fries, various potatoes, broccoli, spinach options, or hushpuppies.
Fried Corninsh Hen
Cornish hen, crispy golden exterior. Choose two sides: range of options includes dirty rice, fries, stuffed potatoes, broccoli, various spinach preparations, or hushpuppies.
Turf
Fried Platters
Catfish Platter
Catfish platter with choice of tartar, cocktail, both sauces, or without sauce.
Half & Half Platter
Fried chicken paired with a choice of tartar, cocktail sauce, both, or without sauce.
Shrimp Platter
Fried shrimp served with choice of tartar, cocktail, both sauces, or without.
Stuffed Shrimp Platter
Golden-fried shrimp with choice of tartar, cocktail, both sauces, or unsauced.
Thin Catfish Platter
Thin catfish platter, choice of tartar, cocktail, both sauces or none.
PC. WHOLE CATFISH PLATTER
Whole catfish, two-piece platter, choice of tartar, cocktail sauce combinations, or no sauce.
Whole Shebang Platter
Assorted fried seafood, served with choice of tartar, cocktail sauce, both, or plain.
Crawfish Platter
Crawfish platter served with choice of tartar, cocktail sauce, both, or without sauce.
Shrimp Poboy
Served with your choice of side.
Catfish Poboy
Served with your choice of side.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken sandwich with a choice of chicken preparation: grilled, blackened, or fried. Includes sides: rice varieties, fries, vegetables, sweet mash, or hushpuppies.
Crawfish Poboy
Crawfish Po' Boy: Served with choice of side including dirty rice, french fries, vegetables, or hushpuppies.
Steak Burger
Juicy seafood steak burger, choice of meat temperature from extra rare to well done. Select from ten sides including dirty rice, french fries, and hushpuppies.
Sandwiches
Sides
Broccoli
Steamed broccoli florets served with a side of creamy dipping sauce.
Creamed Spinach
Velvety spinach blended into a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect comfort side.
Dirty Rice
Savory rice mixed with ground meat, bell peppers, onions, and spices, topped with chopped green onions.
French Fries
Crispy, golden-brown French fries, lightly salted and perfectly cut for a satisfying crunch.
Green Beans
Tender green beans sauteed with garlic and herbs.
Hushpuppies
served with whipped margarine.
Sauteed Spinach
Fresh spinach sauteed with garlic, typically includes a hint of olive oil for flavor.
Stuffed Potato
A potato generously filled with a mix of seafood, often incorporating ingredients such as cheese and herbs, to complement the flavors.
Sweet Mash
Mashed potatoes sweetened with a blend of milk and butter, offering a smooth and comforting side dish.
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Creamy white chocolate bread pudding topped with sliced almonds and drizzled with rich chocolate sauce.
Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie
Rich chocolate chip pecan pie topped with a generous scoop of ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Chocolate Lava Cake
Rich, moist chocolate cake with a creamy, melted chocolate center.
Ice Cream Scoop
Ice cream, offered in a variety of classic and unique flavors, typically includes options such as vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.
KEY LIME PIE
A creamy, tangy key lime filling nestled in a graham cracker crust, typically finished with a dollop of whipped cream.
Desserts
Kids Entrees
Kid Shrimp
Juicy shrimp served with a choice of sides including rice variations, vegetables, or fries. Options for drinks include juices, milk, soft drink, or water.
Kid Chicken
Chicken entree for kids. Choose one side: dirty rice, French fries, stuffed potato, veggies, or more. Drink options include various juices, soft drink, water.
Kid Catfish
Kid Catfish served with choice of side: rice variations, potatoes, broccoli, spinach, or hushpuppies. Drink options include a range of juices, soft drink, water.