Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Baton Rouge

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Baton Rouge

4.9

4.9 (2996)

$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!

Top review

Lisa

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful birthday celebration. Emily was fantastic!

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St Francisville Inn & Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1574)

$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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A.T.

Dined 6 days ago

Great Ambiance. Definitely will come back for a dinner setting.

Doe's Eat Place

4.9

4.9 (1134)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Welcome to Doe's Eat Place of Baton Rouge––home to some of the best steaks in Baton Rouge.
Our filets, porterhouses, t-bones and ribeyes are aged a minimum of 21 days and hand-cut
daily. Don't miss our world-famous hot tamales––prepared Mississippi Delta-style, they're a staple that customers have enjoyed since the Doe's was founded in 1941. Enjoy our casual, relaxed atmosphere. The heart of our house is led by Executive Chef Brian Septs and grill master Carlos Williams.

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Sonia

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful food. We were able to talk with each other and hear easily. Great place for a large group of 8 to go.

Tio Javi's Fresh-Mex Bar & Grill

4.8

4.8 (316)

$30 and under

Mexican

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Tio Javi's combines traditional recipes of Mexico with the contemporary fresh-Mex flavors to serve a bold and adventurous menu that always satisfies.

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Janetvip

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

We had a relaxing dinner. Drinks and chips and salsa first that was fabulous and then our meal which was delicious.

Superior Grill - Highland

4.9

4.9 (292)

$30 and under

Mexican

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

In 1983, the original Superior Grill opened in Shreveport. Since then, Superior Grill has become famous for mouth-watering fajitas and frozen margaritas!

Come explore our newest location: Superior Grill Highland!

Enjoy some fabulous Mexican fare in our exquisite dining space on Highland Road or choose to sit on our spacious climate-controlled patio while sipping on a refreshing margarita or ice-cold beer! We'll see you soon!

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Barryvip

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

Always love the food and margaritas. Liz, our server, is one of the best. Fast, friendly service, everything tasty and a personable server who remembers customers and gets their orders correct every time!

Supper Club BTR

4.8

4.8 (109)

$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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Damien

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Impeccable flavorings in fun atmosphere. Server Katie was passionate and amazing.

Cecelia Creole Bistro

4.7

4.7 (563)

$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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Michael

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Cecilia Creole Bistro was amazing! The menu offers options for everyone, all of it delicious. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, and he knew how to pay attention to the table without hovering over us. And the cocktails were fantastic. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we can't wait to return.

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Popular dish

Fried Green Tomato BLT

La Contea Italiano Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (691)

$30 and under

Italian

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Live Music Every Weekend!
Family Owned and Operated
About the Owner: Mr. Kulici is currently pursuing his professional career here in Louisiana. After 25 years he has devoted an exasperating amount of time and creativity to the art of food and hospitality. Consistency and culinary drive sets his goals to constant expansion and entrepreneur opportunities that are currently unfolding here in Louisiana. LaContea Italian Restaurant has now been open since February of 2017. The modern Italian ambiance and cuisine is touched with elements of traditionalism and flavor that brings more nuance to the idea of comfort Italian food.
Mr. Kulici just released his most recent updated seasonal menu as of November 2023.
With over 170 different wines to choose from, LaContea is constantly expanding its repertoire to create a masterpiece selection that truly has something for everyone and features service bar with classic brands and local distributions alike.

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Leo

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Excellent Service . The food was very, very good. The steak was very tender, juicy, and super flavorful. Harold is an excellent waiter and very keen on when to be at the table and not to be at the table. Overall very nice experience and I will return again.

Superior Grill BR MidCity

4.8

4.8 (206)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Consistently rated as one of Louisiana’s best Mexican restaurants since 1983, Superior Grill is a landmark in fine quality foods with a festive Mexican atmosphere. We’re famous for our fajitas and margaritas. Our margaritas are made with freshly squeezed lime juice, and our food is made fresh, from scratch everyday. For added flavor, all of our meats are prepared over a mesquite grill. We’re open daily at 11 am and 9am for brunch Saturdays and Sundays. Join us for happy hour everyday from 4:30 to 6:30 for great drink specials!! Live music is Thur-Sat 6:30-10pm and 10:30am – 2pm Sun during brunch.

*Note: Because of Covid, times and/or features may be impacted. Please give us a call if you have any questions.

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Rachel

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Always love Superior. Food is fabulous, service always great!

The Carriage House

4.8

4.8 (1219)

$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.

Top review

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent as always. Our server, Natalie, was a rock star. Everything from cocktails to dessert was wonderful. Lump crabmeat a plenty in many of our dishes. Seafood gumbo, wagyu filet, and eggplant napoleon.

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