Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Baton Rouge

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Cecelia Creole Bistro

4.9

4.9 (613)

$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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David

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely outstanding menu, service, and food. We enjoyed the Blackened Red Snapper and Short Ribs, both entrees were fabulous. The Corn Bread was off the charts delicious! Our server, Gabby was terrific, one of the best servers we’ve had in a long time. We highly recommend Cecelia’s if you’re looking for a delightful dining experience.

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Fried Green Tomato BLT

4.9

4.9 (104)

$31 to $50

Italian

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Welcome to Nino's, a cozy restaurant that has been a beloved part of the community for over 15 years. Our commitment to quality and tradition is evident in every dish we serve. We pride ourselves on making all our pasta and breads from scratch, using time-honored techniques and the quality ingredients.

At Nino's, we believe in the importance of local and seasonal products. Our menu reflects the bounty of each season, with ingredients sourced from local farmers and producers whenever possible.

Under the leadership of Chef Jon Devillier, we offer a culinary experience that celebrates rich flavors and meticulous craftsmanship. Chef Devillier's passion for fine cuisine and dedication to excellence shine through in every dish, creating a dining experience that is both memorable and delicious.

Join us at Nino's and indulge in the true taste of exceptional dining, right here in your community.

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Greg

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

My wife and I had a wonderful meal. The food was great and came out promptly and the server was very good. Highly recommended.

Doe's Eat Place

4.8

4.8 (1164)

$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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MARKVIP

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Great service ! Great appetizers ! Great drinks ! Great steaks !

Superior Grill BR MidCity

4.8

4.8 (223)

$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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JoeVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and service. Highly recommend the amazing restaurant

Eliza

4.8

4.8 (580)

$30 and under

Creole

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Founded in 2016, Eliza Restaurant & Bar is a cozy contemporary Creole restaurant serving local Louisiana food. After many years spent working in the hospitality industry in New Orleans, Russell & Sally Davis set out to open a simple concept in the Baton Rouge market - a scratch kitchen featuring Creole classics using fresh and local ingredients - all served with an abundance of genuine Southern hospitality.

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JeremyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Some unique menu items which we are glad we tried. The food took a very long time to arrive, even though it was only lunchtime, but it turned out to be worth waiting for as a tasting great

Superior Grill - Highland

4.7

4.7 (308)

$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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Jennifer

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Best place in BR! Love the service, drinks and food!

City Pork Highland @ Perkins

4.7

4.7 (10)

$30 and under

American

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

It all started with City Pork Deli back in the day and has grown into 2 restaurants with a full service catering department. Still serving amazing sandwiches, City Pork has added to the menu to include southern favors for everyone. City Pork and City Group Hospitality believe in sourcing locally and celebrating the flavors which make Baton Rouge culinary scene special.

City Pork house smokes our meats and you can taste the time and love put into it!

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EdgarVIP

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Delicious food and drinks as always. Great place for meeting friends and enjoying time

BRQ Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1007)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

BRQ Seafood and Barbeque is open daily for dine-in, expanded outdoor " The Backyard" patio, curbside, catering and delivery. Join us for brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am - 3 pm.

Recently voted as BEST BBQ (two years in a row!) and BEST BBQ Restaurant in Baton Rouge.

BRQ believes in supporting local vendors and making everything from scratch. Enjoy award winning, chef driven, upscale BBQ, with fresh seafood, specials and craft cocktails. Try our frozen drinks including the Pomegranate Margarita, Whiskey Wake-Up, and our signature house favorite FROSE! Save room for our legendary jumbo Carrot Cake too.

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Bill

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Food was great and our server was really great. In town first time glad we found this place

The Colonel's Club

4.6

4.6 (176)

$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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Danny

Dined 7 days ago

Great service and good! Will come back soon. I recommend the meat balls!!

Bistro Byronz Willow Grove

4.4

4.4 (566)

$30 and under

Southern

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Bistro Byronz was born from the simple definition of a true bistro: an unpretentious neighborhood restaurant where friends and families gather day and night to relax, share conversation and enjoy good food and drink at reasonable prices. From that day on, we have prided ourselves in serving deliciously simple, bistro-inspired dishes done the Southern way — comfortable yet special, casual yet elegant, and a bit curious and undefined.

A Southern version of the quaint cafes in Paris, with the sophistication and casual flare of New York City bistros, incorporating the flavors, culture and lagniappe of Louisiana was to us the perfect and distinct approach.

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Sandi

Dined on Mar 23, 2025

Love eating here. Food is great and the service is incredible!

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