Barcadia

It’s basically a college bar with food. Burgers were fine. Service very good. A few booths, but mostly tall stools and bar tables. The online menu was totally different than the actual menu. A tad disappointing. The fries were good.

Two stars for the fun I had with the arcade games but other than that, there isn’t anything that caught my attention here.
Our burgers were ok. The buns were burnt. I’m not sure that’s how it’s supposed to look like (?). Our nachos had no cheese. They simply forgot to put queso blanca in the bowl of nachos. The wings didn’t taste like wings. The server was nice but it takes a while for us to get the bill (we had to ask the host for our bill).
Overall, I wouldn’t come here for restaurant week.

We ended up at Barcadia for the Naughty Christmas Party after there was a private event at the other bar we were headed to. Not many people were there and not many people were very social. Other than the people the one special occasion shot I had was good. It was called a Christmas Cookie with rumchata, peppermint schnapps, Kailua, and chocolate. Other than that I had a Blue Moon and a Captain Morgan and Sprite. The orange I got in my blue moon was solid slime, like they had been sitting in that container for a LONG time. They did at least give me another beer to replace the first. With the captain and Sprite there was no carbonation in the Sprite which gave it an stale taste. I love the New Orleans location but I can’t see this location quite taking off.

Starting off with the good: The burgers are excellent and perhaps the best in town. The pickles are delicious — either with the burger or in the fried pickle appetizer. I think they make their own pickles and they are perfect, and the best fried pickles i’ve had. The atmosphere is very nice — bar/​arcade with the pinup calendar art. I like how they entire space opens up with the roll-​up garage doors when the weather is good.
I want to love this place so bad. I want to be able to give it 5 stars. But there are just so many small things that add up. I’ve been here at least 7 times and there always seems to be something that taints the experience. The burgers are frequently too salty (they’re soooo good, they’d be so much better with less salt). Twice someone at our table had been served a very undercooked burger. Their prices are a bit high (but better since they redid the menu). And most recently, last night I went for «steak night» which was served without a steak knife (but it cut well enough with the dinner knife) and my wife and I were buzzed by a fly for most of the meal (understandable with the open doors but get a couple of those food service fly-​lights — they work!). Oh and we were never served any water with the drinks, but the check said 4 waters (no charge for water of course, but what’s up with that???).
I’ll be back, because I’m hoping to see this place pull its act together. So much potential with that menu and style and location. Not giving up yet!

I thought this place was pretty fun. Came so I could watch a football game and was appreciative of the many ways to entertain myself during commercial and half time breaks. They have pin ball machine, «beer pong», arcade classics like street fighter, and over sized games like jenga.
Their drink selection is also pretty legit. I don’t really drink but found their spiked root beer to be enjoyable. Our waitress suggested the nachos. I didn’t care for them because they seemed over loaded with toppings, but I’m sure that’s something other patrons would appreciate.
We also ordered their cheeseburger. Its a really beefy burger, and I don’t eat beef really so I removed it and stop thought it to be yummy. I know I know I’m a picky eater. But can I say their pickles were YUM. So yum I asked for extra. They’re packing some kick to them.
Also, I thought it was fun they played current music and you can tell other guests enjoyed it to. Def a cool place to go to have a good time.

Video games are not just for kids you know. As an adult I value having a good time. It is difficult to go places especially here in Baton Rouge and find a place that you can eat, drink, and play some fun games. My recent adventure at Barcadia near the north gates of LSU showed me that BR is starting to provide the «adult children» with what they need.
We (wife and I) just finished up some go karting and needed food and drink. We looked online and saw that Barcadia seemed to have some really delicious looking food. The menu is full of what seem like mouth watering delights. It will be fun to go back and try something new. For now, we ordered the fully loaded cheese fries and a nice juicy burger with a fried egg on it. The loaded cheese fries were a huge portion and the price was not ok bad for the amount of food you get. The burger was a nice sized burger, cooked the way I asked for it. Some places can’t even get that correct. The burger was very tasty and again it was a little more than I expected for just a burger, egg, and cheese so next time I will choose something different.
The entertainment is the other draw. Lots of old nostalgic video games as well as some nice hands on «huge» checkers and near human sized Jenga. Pinball games, air hockey, Skee ball, lots of fun choices to be competitive with your loved one.
Some people say the service here is terrible, but our server was fun and enthusiastic and was very accommodating to our food and drink needs. So, good service, good food, and good fun will always get our repeat business.

I love the Barcadia in New Orleans and was excited when the Baton Rouge location opened.
We went on a Friday during the summer and ordered lots of apps. Fried cheese curds, OMG Shrimp, and the Sloppy’d Frites. Everything was so so delicious, we didn’t even save room for entrees.
Our server Adrian was so so attentive. When we wandered from the table to play games he always noticed and even placed napkins over our drinks to avoid bugs from the patio in them. Such service! We waited a little bit for him to get to our table after we were first seated, but boy did he make up for it. So apologetic and on point for the rest of the evening. Thanks, Adrian!

The food here is usually awesome. However, if you order near the time that they stop serving food, be prepared to get a big middle finger from the kitchen staff.
The service on the other hand… is also terrible. Every time I’m come here I’ve been disappointed. Whether it’s lack of attention or lack of competence, the service (or management?) is definitely the biggest downfall of this establishment.

Let’s start with the food here. For a bar and arcade in Baton Rouge, I was floored by the quality of food and creative menu that Barcadia has to offer. I love the fried pb and j. The fact that it comes with a carton of milk is playful and nostalgic. Its also delicious. The pork nachos are plentiful and the toppings are balanced and tasty. The Ham and Brie sandwich is fantastic as well. I can’t say enough about how impressed I am with the menu. Now, DO NOT ORDER THE CHICKEN PARM. The sauce is sweet like candy and the chicken is breaded with flour that is over seasoned. The soups I’ve had were mediocre. They have great weekly specials that make up for those things.
I love that it’s an arcade, «filled» with video games from my childhood and adolescence. There is a giant Jenga game and a couple connect 4 games as well.
The service. I’m embarrassed for them in this department. Just because she is cute, doesn’t mean she should work with people. But if you must hire her for her looks, be prepared to train her. There is obviously no real training here (for waitstaff, the times I’ve sat at the bar were great,) so you deal with an ill prepared, non-​multitasking, flighty, ditsy server who has zero Knowledge of the menu nor can she handle more than one table at a time, regardless of the fact that most people are only having one coarse. I’ve been told that it may be too busy, I should just leave. But, it IS a Step up from brightside. I do find that the service in Baton Rouge is pretty terrible. I’m not sure if the broke students not tipping fosters that behavior or if it’s just generally accepted… Something to ponder for sure.

I enjoy Barcadia, there is something to do for everyone. Food, games, drinks. Just a nice place to come and hang out with friends. I had the classic burger and aside from it dripping a lot, it was an enjoyable burger. The service is good and quick.

Place was recommended by a friend and LSU Alum. When you first walk in, it’s a blast into the ’80’s with the arcade games in the entrance. Loved it immediately.
We were waited on as soon as we walked in the door at 430pm on a Saturday… it is summer so no college kids, really empty. Got seated and drinks were ordered and brought out fast. Tea was very flavorful, not watered down or to sweet… it was almost perfect. Looked over the menu for a few minutes… burgers, sandwiches and salads… my wife and son ordered classic burgers and I opted for the KGB (classic burger with pralined bacon and a fried egg) and it was on point! The fries are string fries and were fresh with good sized portion. We got refills on drinks and waitress came by asking how the meal was. Very good service, thank you Olivia.
Being right outside the gates of a major university I could understand the attire and as a man… no issues… lol…as a father, my 9 year old didn’t need to see «cheeks» hanging out a waitresses shorts. Was it horrible and unbearable, no.
Thank you to my friend for the spot and thank you to Barcadia for the food on our first night of vacation. Check it out if you want a great burger and want to play some games!

Took my family for dinner. Did not even get to try any of the food. The place was not even at full capacity. Staff was lame and uninterested. Sat outside music was blurring so LOUD I could not even have a convention with myself. Second time and will not be coming back. You can’t have a smoke free environment when you have rolled up garage door open to the outside and every HIPSTER in town is seating right outside on the sidewalk smoking. Very disappointed. Would probably never go back.

I read reviews before I try new venues to get an idea of what other people think about the overall experience. I understand that you can’t please all the people, all the way, all the time. Everyone has their own expectations and sometimes, for whatever the reason, it’s just a bad day. I don’t judge, I experience. Our experience in Barcadia was terrific. From our entrance to our exit we were appreciated as customers by staff and management alike. The shrimp, the green chile burger, the chicken sandwich with jalapeño slaw, the fries, and the fried pb&j were all well prepared and delicious. The service we received from Adrian was awesome. He is a real ‘people person’. Ask for him if you want the same experience we had. We will definitely return to try other menu items.

Yum! I have been looking forward to visiting since they opened. Everything we ordered was delicious and service was great. Their Monday burger special (curbside classic, fries and a drink) is one of the best deals in town! My burger was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. We also ordered the cheese curds, which were good with an enjoyable marinara. However if you have low tolerance for salt, the curds definitely have their share. I was impressed and look forward to my next visit!

The burgers are ok but the service has always been very slow to the point that I have to go to the hostess to ask where are where our waitresses is.
But my biggest complaint that makes me not want to go back is the picnic tables that you sit at our incredibly low and uncomfortable. I’m 6 foot and don’t consider myself incredibly tall but my knees sit higher than my waist and then I have the slump over to even reach the table. The painted tables are perfect for girls who are short but any decent size man has always been uncomfortable in any group that I’ve been with. Being comfortable while I eat is important so I don’t understand why these benches are still there.

If really like to give this place a perfect review, because the food was well worth 5 stars. However, the service was horrible and I can’t honestly say that I had a perfect overall experience.
Let’s start with the positives, the food was quick and delish! And they also had awesome music and games. I had the prime rib sandwich with the parm truffle fries. I wanted more even though the serving size was huge! I could have drank the au jus from the cup it was so well seasoned. My husband had the bbq shrimp po-​boy. I don’t know how it tasted because it was gone in 30 seconds. He said it was awesome and wanted another.
They played the best music while we were there so it made it quite fun. It was by birthday so we wanted to play games and hang out. The games were awesome but we didn’t have much change so we didn’t play long.
Our server come over and got drink orders. We told her we were new and first timers there so we needed time. She came back within 30 seconds and basically rushed us into an order. Before I could finish my beer she was leaving the check on the table. I really wanted dessert. I mean… It was my birthday and all. No worries we paid the check and went somewhere else for dessert.
I’ll be back, just not for that server!

My partner and I could not wait until Barcadia opened given the fact that we loved Curbside’s burgers. However, now that we’ve been we will not be going back unless it’s on someone else’s dime.
We went on an afternoon, so they were not crowded in the least bit. However, our service was super slow. We ordered cheese curds and two burgers. The cheese curds were great and we loved dipping sauces. Our burgers were okay and did not have the same great taste of the renowned curbside burger. Needless to say, we were pretty disappointed, especially since the burgers cost so much.
All in all, Barcadia has a cool concept with decent food, but they are overpriced with mediocre service. Basically, if you want a good burger in Baton Rouge, go to burgersmith or Mooyahs.

I’ve been here twice and received excellent fast, friendly service and great food! I love the rock music, its from my generation (80s/​90s). I ordered stuff with the Pacman symbol, which means there specialties. The appetizer cheese curds is yummy! Imagine a fluffy cheese puff with freshly grated cheese and a dash of sliced green onions. (it reminds me of funnel cake at the fair, zero sweetness) You get to choose from spicy marinara or ranch, and since I love both, they gave me both! The marinara was on the sweet side, and a touch of heat only. The ranch tasted home-​made, you can definitely tell the dill was fresh! I tried the grilled cheese and tomato soup. A very fancy grown-​up version to say the least! If you’re old-​fashioned and like it the way Mama made it, then opt out. This grilled cheese is for adults only!
Not much of a selection of Belgian beir, so be warned! Given its a college town/​bar area, there are great local beers on drafts.

First let me say that I am giving this place 3 stars due to pricing on a college campus. Burgers and fries for $ 13, is a tad bit high. The consensus of the group is that we aren’t going back until they incorporate a lunch menu with better pricing. Reason being, we can get a burger and fries for under their pricing amount across the street or even next door. They may want to think about this if they want to keep lunch business.
Second, the food was superb and I thoroughly enjoyed my hamburger. I ordered the surf and turf, which was a great hamburger with shrimp with some kind of BBQ sauce. Take my word for it, it was VERY good. The service was outstanding. Our waiter was very attentive.
Please work on a lunch menu because the LSU/​Downtown/​State employees will look elsewhere.

Five stars because this place is awesome. A little packed on the weekends but they just opened and Baton Rouge doesn’t have many options. The food smells good but I didn’t try it. They don’t have drink specials yet but they’re working on that. Lots of games including air hockey, pinball, old school arcade games including ninja turtles, tekken, street fighter, Simpsons pinball, duck hunt, etc. TV’s with sports on too! Life sized Jenga and Connect Four! A couple of bars inside, if it’s packed try the back bar. Great place and everyone was friendly.
2^nd time visiting– the service was great and food was awesome. I was bummed because my $ 12 salad was much smaller than everyone else’s much cheaper food. The burgers, nachos, and wraps were HUGE. And I got a pretty small salad. It was pretty good though :/​salads aren’t very filling as an entrée so to get a small one was a bummer.