The Chimes East is the Coursey Boulevard location of The Chimes, one of Baton Rouge's best-known restaurant-bars. The original is on Highland Road at the edge of the LSU campus. Chimes East brings the same Louisiana food to the east side of town, at 10870 Coursey Blvd. This guide covers what to order, hours and how not to mix up the two locations.
About The Chimes East
The Chimes started near LSU's north gate and became a Baton Rouge institution for game days, after-work drinks and family dinners. Chimes East serves a similar menu in a location that's easier to reach for people living on the east side of Baton Rouge.
Menu Highlights
The menu is casual Louisiana bar food with plenty of seafood:
Highlights
- Chargrilled Oysters
- Crawfish Étouffée
- Red Beans and Rice with Sausage
- Shrimp Po'Boy
- Blackened Salmon Sandwich
- Chimes Club (chicken sandwich on wheat toast): $14.50
Most other prices aren't published in a form we could verify. The Chimes Club sandwich is $14.50 on the restaurant's online ordering page, which gives a sense of the price range.
What to Order
Start with a dozen chargrilled oysters, then choose between crawfish étouffée and red beans and rice with sausage for a Louisiana classic. For a lighter meal, a shrimp po'boy or the Chimes Club is the move.
Hours and Location
Address: 10870 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- Monday–Saturday: 11 AM – midnight
- Sunday: 11 AM – 10:30 PM
Don't mix up the locations: the original Chimes is at 3357 Highland Rd near LSU and keeps later hours. When ordering online or meeting friends, double-check which Chimes you've picked.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Chimes East
Where is The Chimes East?
The Chimes East is at 10870 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. It's a separate location from the original Chimes on Highland Road near LSU, so check the address when ordering.
What are The Chimes East's hours?
Listings show 11 AM to about midnight Monday through Saturday and 11 AM–10:30 PM on Sunday. Confirm before a late visit.
What should I order at The Chimes East?
Chargrilled oysters, crawfish étouffée, red beans and rice with sausage, a shrimp po'boy or the Chimes Club sandwich.
Is The Chimes East the same as The Chimes on Highland Road?
It's the same restaurant brand with a similar menu, but a different location: Chimes East is on Coursey Blvd, while the original is at 3357 Highland Rd near LSU's north gate.
Address, hours and prices were checked against The Chimes East's online ordering page on October 29, 2026. Confirm before visiting.
