Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Baton Rouge

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Updated December 05, 2024

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La Contea Italiano Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (701)

$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.

Top review

Lloyd

Dined 6 days ago

Very good food and service. Appetizers with the wantons was excellent and lobster ravioli was great. Good choice!

Tio Javi's Fresh-Mex Bar & Grill

4.9

4.9 (320)

$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.

Top review

Janetvip

Dined 7 days ago

Food and drinks always spectacular. Waiters and waitress are phenomenal. The wholde staff is Awesome

Superior Grill BR MidCity

4.8

4.8 (213)

$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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Legiovip

Dined 7 days ago

Great place, the best Margaritas and Food 5 stars.

Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine

4.5

4.5 (238)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

We believe in maintaining the integrity of Louisiana’s local flavor that comes through in all of our dishes; in a region where good food is a pillar of our everyday lives, we know it’s important to source all of our ingredients from local area farmers, fisherman, and food producers.

Familiar Dining in the Heart of Baton Rouge
Dine intimately in our relaxed bistro atmosphere with friends and family, or take respite at our bar with unique, craft cocktails. Beausoleil Coastal is a haven for making memories around our table with fresh seafood, constantly being re-inspired into new and original dishes to love. Baton Rouge culture remains at the heart of everything we do; our ambition is to bring the strongest sense of community, heart, and exciting culinary ventures to our guests and friends.

Great Bar for Weekday Happy Hour 3pm - 5pm
Weekend Brunch 10:30-3pm
2 Private Party Rooms + Patio

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Beth

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Incredible food, love the ambiance and quiet atmosphere. Such a refreshing change from loud, busy restaurants. Service was impeccable. We had the crawfish mac n cheese for a fun starter. Fabulous! Husband had the seafood linguine- off the charts! I had the lobster roll. Very good, one thing is that I wished it had been served warm instead of cold. Fries were very crisp and unusually flavorful. Highly recommend!

Pizza Art Wine

4.5

4.5 (113)

$31 to $50

Italian

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Pizza Art Wine is more than a pizzeria, it's a food and cultural hub nestled in Ichiban Square in the heart of Baton Rouge. Founded by model and actress Yilena Hernandez, Pizza Art Wine offers authentic Italian cuisine with a curated selection of local and international wines. The restaurant is set in a contemporary and elegant space that features cutting-edge exhibitions of emerging and established artists. Pizza Art Wine has a traditional brick-oven and the passionate team prepares food with a strong Mediterranean base. However, their eclectic menu gives an elegant touch to the Italian classics we all know and love.
Inside seating available upon availability only!

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Steve

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Appetizers were very good. Short rib dish was just ok. Not very flavorful. Pizza was very good. Service was good.

The Colonel's Club

4.5

4.5 (77)

$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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Anna

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing ambiance and aesthetic!! Fabulous service!!

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Habanero's - Perkins

4.3

4.3 (11)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Julie

Dined on Nov 13, 2024

Our waiter Jimmy was awesome, entertaining and professional. Food was awesome!

Luna Cocina

4.2

4.2 (18)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Jessicavip

Dined 1 day ago

Had a great lunch in a beautiful setting. The food was delicious and the drinks and service was great.

The Gregory at The Watermark

4.1

4.1 (624)

$50 and over

American

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

The Gregory at The Watermark Hotel is Baton Rouge, Louisiana's premier destination for modern food & wine. Located off the lobby of the hotel, in the former Bank of Louisiana, our restaurant is centered between an open kitchen and a full bar surrounded by murals painted by the artist of who the restaurant is named, Angela Gregory. Chefs Patrick Trahan, Brock Nichols, and Jonathan White design menus that utilize fresh and local produce and available organic proteins that offer twists on Southern classics in a modern farm-to-table menu. As a Louisiana native, Patrick influences Southern cooking styles by employing our wood-stone oven, Spanish Josper oven, and cast-iron grill to elevate flavors and create one-of-a-kind dishes in the downtown Baton Rouge area.

Top review

Andreavip

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Arrived early, yet we were seated and served without issue.

1717 KITCHEN + COCKTAILS

3.9

3.9 (28)

$30 and under

American

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Sonya

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Our waitress was awesome and the Thanksgiving Dinner was delicious

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