Niko’s Bar-N-Grill
Niko’s Bar-N-Grill is a bar and grill concept owned by Christopher Ennis, formerly operating as a pop-up serving barbecue smoked meats, boiled meats, boiled crawfish, beef kebabs, turkey legs, shrimp, crab, and sides. The city of Baton Rouge has approved its liquor license. The team is actively hiring bartenders. Grand opening date has not been […]
Shokudo Premium AYCE
New fine-dining all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant expected to open in 2026 in Gonzales, LA. Founded by the Wong family, who also operate Boru Ramen, Ichiban Sushi Bar & Grill, and Sweet Society in Baton Rouge.
Sombrero’s
Sombrero’s broke ground in late April 2026 on a new, larger location in Walker, LA near Pickleball Kingdom and Walmart Supercenter. Expected to open by March 2027. New location will feature an outdoor patio and seating for over 200 customers, larger than their current shopping center location.
Hearsay Social Club
Hearsay Social Club is a 1,000-square-foot cocktail lounge opening inside the Circa 1857 antique shop. Concept focuses on creative, inventive cocktails using fresh, high-quality ingredients, plus beer and wine with a European focus. Small plates/bar snacks will be available but no full kitchen. Cocktail menu designed by owner Garrett Kemp and consultant Scott Higgins. Slated […]
Seoul Stop
Seoul Stop, a Korean-themed convenience store and food concept, is opening a second and larger 6,000 sq ft location at 6275 Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge. The new location will feature Korean food, a Korean Deli, side dishes, and expanded retail including K-Beauty and K-Pop merchandise. No firm opening date set; originally expected June 2026 […]
Five Iron Golf
Five Iron Golf is opening its first Southern US location in Lake Charles, LA at the former Blue Dog Café. The venue will feature a full restaurant and bar (upstairs and downstairs), 10 golf simulators, and virtual sports including baseball, football, and dodgeball. Co-owned by Michael Boyer and Jason Benoit. Targeting opening before Christmas, late […]
Rachael’s Cafe
Rachael’s Cafe, a family-run Cajun & Creole restaurant based in Lafayette, LA, is opening a second location in Maurice, LA at 8218 Maurice Avenue in the former Classic Cup building. Construction is expected to be completed in June 2026. The cafe confirmed the expansion via Facebook and is actively hiring staff for the new location.
Byblos Lakeview
New Lakeview location of long-running local Middle Eastern restaurant Byblos, replacing the closed Boil & Barrel. Renovations underway to give interior a Mediterranean style. Will feature full bar, covered outdoor patio, and a dome-shaped oven for housemade pita bread. Menu will mirror the Elmwood location with focus on Middle Eastern dishes including kabobs and shawarma. […]
Dom Zakuski
Slavic restaurant opening in the Marigny neighborhood, in the building that previously housed Horns Eatery. Owner Katya Simkhovich is a Massachusetts native raised by Russian immigrant parents who has been running the Dom Zakuski pop-up since 2023. Menu will feature zakuskis, salads, soups, hot dishes, desserts, infused vodkas, and eventually a deli component. Expected to […]
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
Illinois-based franchise operator Om Ohana Baton Rouge Realty LLC purchased a 0.75-acre tract in Long Farm Village off Airline Highway for $914,760. Plans to open a freestanding Hawaiian Bros Island Grill within 18 months of the transaction (dated June 3, 2026). This will be the first Hawaiian Bros location in Louisiana. The chain specializes in […]