Best Casual Restaurants in Baton Rouge

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Baton RougeDenham Springs

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1. Tacos Del Cartel - Perkins Rowe

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4.3

Awesome(30)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Baton Rouge

Booked 15 times today

From the classic street-style tacos to the Mexican wonders, the tacos are a testament to the cross-cultural love affair happening in the kitchen. But it's not just about the food. Brunch becomes a voyage of taste, a rendezvous of cultures, and a celebration of life. The brunch cocktails are mixology marvels with the tequila and mezcal-infused spirit of Mexico. Liquid symphonies that match perfectly with the brunch offerings.

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2. La Contea Italiano Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(731)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Baton Rouge

Booked 1 time today

Live Music Every Weekend!Family Owned and OperatedAbout 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.

3. Brasserie Byronz

4.6

Exceptional(34)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Baton Rouge

Booked 2 times today

New Frenchie-American Cuisine + Cocktails from the Byronz Family Restaurant Group

4. Doe's Eat Place

4.8

Exceptional(1173)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Baton Rouge

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-cutdaily. 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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5. Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

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4.7

Exceptional(12)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Baton Rouge

Booked 3 times today

Louisiana Lagniappe, located in the heart of Baton Rouge, crafts classic Southern-style cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, seasoned seafood in its warm and relaxing eatery. The homemade fried boudin balls served with remoulade and the blackened shrimp in a pineapple rum butter sauce make delicious and sharable appetizers. Some of Louisiana Lagniappe's specialty entrée dishes include the Pontchartrain sautéed fish filet topped with fried crab, honey-roasted pecans and almonds and rich hollandaise sauce, the bacon-wrapped chargrilled tuna topped with garlic beurre blanc sauce and crabmeat and the sautéed spicy barbecue shrimp. Not in the mood for seafood? Louisiana Lagniappe also has a selection of prime steaks, as well as soups and salads. Louisiana Lagniappe also has a full kids' menu, making it a family-friendly restaurant.For a sweet end to your meal, indulge in the blueberry bread pudding topped with rich cognac sauce.

6. Luna Cocina

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4.3

Awesome(67)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Baton Rouge

Booked 7 times today

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7. Ichiban Sushi Bar & Grill

4.5

Awesome(21)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Baton Rouge

What sets Ichiban distinctively apart from other sushi restaurants is flavor. You can actually taste specific individual ingredients in each roll. The flavors combine and complement each other…they create a sensation like few other sushi restaurants have accomplished. It’s more interesting to eat something with distinctive textures and personality than those with limited flavor denotations…relying on heavy sweet sauces.Ichiban means ‘number 1’ in Japanese. Mixing traditional with blazingly contemporary, the food, beverage and dining experience of Ichiban is carefully designed to elevate any lunch or dinner. Serving only the freshest Sashimi, meticulously handcrafted sushi and world class Hibachi. Ichiban defines the ultimate Japanese dining experience.

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8. 1717 KITCHEN + COCKTAILS

3.5

Very Good(60)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Baton Rouge

Booked 1 time today

1717 Kitchen + Cocktails, located within the brand-new The Queen Baton Rouge, specializes in rustic American cuisine with a twist for lunch and dinner. The restaurant’s bar provides a social setting for guests to enjoy and ample high-definition TVs make it the perfect spot to catch the latest sporting events. On certain nights, guests can enjoy live performances on our interior stage. The Loft at 1717 features an outdoor patio for additional dining and private parties overlooking the Mississippi River.The Queen Baton Rouge offers ample convenient self parking and complimentary valet at the main casino entrance.

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9. Tallulah Crafted Food and Wine Bar at Renaissance Baton Rouge

4.0

Excellent(218)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Baton Rouge

Booked 2 times today

Tallulah Crafted Food and Wine Bar is a casual upscale restaurant, which shares its name with the small Louisiana town of Tallulah, serving notable, indigenous cuisine from around Louisiana, while featuring house-crafted menu items that interpret local flavors in fresh and unique ways. Tallulah serves breakfast and dinner and includes an outstanding wine bar nestled in an intimate setting that offers guests an extensive selection of fine wines by the glass.Wine lovers can enjoy sampling Tallulah's extensive selection of fine wines with their dinner, in a cozy setting filled with intimate seating areas or at the bar where butter-soft leather bar stools beckon guests to sit, sip and stay awhile. The restaurant also features an outdoor terrace ideal for entertaining.

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10. City Pork Brasserie & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(498)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Baton Rouge

Booked 1 time today

Inspired by old-world cuisine which emphasized a handcrafted approach, City Pork Brasserie & Bar produces scratch-made goods in small batches ensuring proper care and attention to detail. All of our house meats are either slow-roasted, braised or smoked imparting unique and bold flavors to our sandwiches. We also combine this approach to our starters, salads and plates which feature local fare from rabbit, duck, to fresh fish. We have an interactive open kitchen as well as a unique charcuterie & cheese bar where guests can dine. Our goal is simply to provide customers with great-tasting, made-from-scratch food from a creative, evolving and seasonal-driven menu.

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Abby
Baton Rouge / Lafayette •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My friends and I all gave this place a 10/10! The food was delicious and priced very reasonably, the portions were big. The vibes of the restaurant were amazing, it is so cute on the inside and has cute spots outside to take photos. Our favorite part about our night was our server, Emily. She was the best, so attentive and friendly. We didn’t feel rushed at all and had an amazing time! We will definitely be coming back here.
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Brasserie ByronzPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Baton Rouge
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4.6
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ThomasVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
Excellent service. Waitress was Mary and she was phenomenal!!!
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Doe's Eat PlacePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Baton Rouge
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4.8
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Isabella
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 23, 2025
Our experience was absolutely amazing. The food was 10/10, the service was great, and the drinks are so delicious. We will definitely be back!
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Tacos Del Cartel - Perkins RowePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Baton Rouge
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4.3
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Aaron Antonio
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
The food was excelent. Amazing service. The lasagna tomato sauce the best. Thanks
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La Contea Italiano RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Baton Rouge
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4.8
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Chris
Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 10, 2025
Great service and food ! My old fashioned had too much ice but outside of that it was a wonderful experience.
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Louisiana Lagniappe RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Baton Rouge
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4.7

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