Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Baton Rouge / Lafayette

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Baton Rouge / Lafayette? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

St Francisville Inn & Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1704)

$50 and over

American

Saint Francisville

About the restaurant

The Saint Restaurant & Bar within The St. Francisville Inn prides itself on its culinary offerings. We hand cut steaks in-house and serve the best crab cakes this side of the Mason-Dixon Line. Our curated wine inventory is one of the best in the region.

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Wendi

Dined 2 days ago

Great food in a beautiful place. Super service! Wpuld highly recommend. We had a lovely girls day put in St Francisville

Cafe Sydnie Mae

5.0

5 (967)

$30 and under

Steak

Breaux Bridge

About the restaurant

Cafe Sydnie Mae is your destination for great food, drinks and entertainment with LIVE. local music. Follow us on Facebook for events as well as food and drink specials. Cafe Sydnie Mae, proudly supporting our beautiful community in the heart of Acadiana. Just a few minutes from Interstate 10!

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Karen

Dined 7 days ago

Cafe Sydnie Mae is hands down the spot for the best food, top-notch service, and killer entertainment in South Louisiana! We've tried a variety of their entrees and desserts, and each one has been a winner. And the live music? Absolutely fantastic! Absinthe Minded totally brought the house down with their awesome performance!

Charley G's Seafood Grill

4.9

4.9 (1293)

$30 and under

American

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Charley G's is a Lafayette favorite known for grilling aged beef & fresh Louisiana seafood over southern hardwoods. The food at Charley G's is driven by Southern inspiration and the menu changes seasonally with local seafood & produce. The casual yet upscale atmosphere has a bar area with live piano music 7 days a week. Charley G's also offers a wide assortment of specialty liquors, liqueurs & wines. Once a month Charley G's hosts a wine dinner that features wines from various regions and uniquely paired cuisine.

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Celeste

Dined 7 days ago

Charley G’s was a wonderful place to celebrate our anniversary! The server and the staff acknowledged our anniversary and were very attentive. We enjoyed great drinks, a delicious appetizer, outstanding entrees and a yummy desert.

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Marcello's of Lafayette

4.9

4.9 (1181)

$30 and under

Italian

Lafayette

About the restaurant

At Marcello's Wine Market Cafe we specialize in true Italian cooking. We use the freshest ingredients that reflect authentic Sicilian cuisine with a touch of Northern Italy. Shop our retail section to pair the perfect wine with your meal. You are certain to have the most unique dining experience in Lafayette.

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Brenda

Dined 4 days ago

We had an amazing dinner. The server, Trinity, was helpful, attentive and new exactly what to suggest when questioned. The ambiance was wonderful and the food was delicious. Absolutely worth the price!

Cecelia Creole Bistro

4.9

4.9 (632)

$31 to $50

Creole

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

The only place to get true Creole food is in Louisiana, or at least in someone from Louisiana’s kitchen. Come reste un peu (stay awhile) to downtown Baton Rouge and visit Chef Mark Reilly's Creole kitchen.

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Dwayne

Dined 2 days ago

Very good food and service. Had the crab cake , corn bread pork belly andouille eggroll .blackened redfish ,and blueberry bread pudding . Some of the best food I’ve had at a restaurant in a while . Highly recommend . If you in the area you MUST check this place out .

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4.8

4.8 (1349)

$31 to $50

Creole

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

The Carriage House Restaurant is now open for Lunch and Dinner. Reservations are highly recommend.

The Carriage House Restaurant at Houmas House and Gardens offers a more casual dining experience in one of the most beautiful Dining Rooms in America. Whether dining at our 40 foot long grand dining room table, or an intimate table for two, our style is Comfortable and Southern. Our menu is a collection of Classic Southern Dishes, with twists to make them our very own.

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Brittany

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Kacie was excellent in securing a large dining table for my party. She rapidly responded to emails! Parker’s service was absolutely wonderful. All of my guests enjoyed themselves and I felt very special celebrating my birthday here!

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Baton Rouge

5.0

5 (3310)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Baton Rouge serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented to you sizzling hot. At Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Baton Rouge you can always enjoy New Orleans-inspired cuisine, aged USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and incredible homemade desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list and served with Southern hospitality in an elegant, yet comfortable atmosphere. Ruth's Chris never fails to please!

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FredVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great service, friendly waiters, great food, great way to celebrate an anniversary. The manager went out of his way to make sure we were happy and thanked us when we left, stuffed. of course.

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4.6

4.6 (209)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Nestled under the historic Perkins Road Overpass in a former airplane hangar, The Colonel's Club is an elevated neighborhood restaurant and lounge. Our menu showcases Southern and American favorites with a worldly twist, paired with timeless cocktails. The atmosphere is swanky not stuffy—nostalgic yet modern, with thoughtfully designed spaces that invite you to linger. We offer a variety of small plates, fresh salads, and creative sandwiches, alongside a selection of pasta, fish, and meat entrees. Finish your meal with a decadent dessert, complemented by a premium espresso. Start or end your night in our lounge, where you can enjoy handcrafted cocktails and extensive wine offerings. Relax by the fire with live piano music. Dress up or come as you are—the only requirement is that you have a great time! Located in the heart of the vibrant Overpass Merchants District, The Colonel’s Club is just minutes from LSU and downtown Baton Rouge. A world away, right down the street.

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PamVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Service, by Aidan, was outstanding. Great brunch menu and cocktails. Will be back.

Vestal Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (757)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Vestal, a live fire restaurant concept in the heart of downtown Lafayette. We provide a dining experience with a focus in providing excellent customer service, while creating a welcoming upbeat environment for people to gather and enjoy thoughtful, delicious food and beverage. At Vestal, we honor both tradition and innovation. We believe that food taste better when sourced from local vendors and artisans, is prepared by hand in house, and cooked over hot hard wood coals. We better serve our community by sourcing responsibly and implementing sustainable practices. Our bar program is built around flavor with little regard paid to name and branding of the spirit used. Please visit our website at www.vestalrestaurant.com for more details and to further explore our offerings and policies.

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MelodyVIP

Dined 7 days ago

This was an amazing experience! The food was five stars and the service was the best I’ve had in this area! The head chef Sullivan Zant blew us away with his flavor combinations. We started off with a whiskey cocktail, the Dick Whitman which was superb and very whiskey forward. Next was oysters on the half shell from Prince Edward Island which were wonderful and briny. Small plates of warmed olives with hints of citrus and focaccia bread with whipped feta. This was a perfect segway into our mains of a whole Branzino fish and shank of Lamb. Both were off the charts and cooked to perfection. Absolute 10/10 for food and service. It’s a must do if you’re in the Lafayette area!

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4.8

4.8 (291)

$50 and over

American

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Supper Club elevates the traditional steakhouse with a creative twist, blending chophouse classics with innovative flair. Our globally sourced, premium ingredients bring a taste of the world’s culinary best to Baton Rouge, offering an indulgence rare and revered. Our hand-crafted cocktails and sophisticated ambiance set the stage for unforgettable evenings.
Enjoy our meticulously curated dining experience by reservation only, or cozy up to the bar on a first-come basis. Dress code is strictly enforced.
See you soon.

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Amari

Dined 2 days ago

I’ve been there many of times but it was my husband first time there & what can I say , he absolutely loved it from the start to finish . We didn’t get our food yet & he was already telling me how he like that the servers gave wonderful hospitality ! Big shot out to Chris & another server we had , i can’t remember his name but they were excellent! Thank you for making our night very special Supper Club !

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