Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Baton Rouge

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Cecelia Creole Bistro

4.9

4.9 (631)

$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.

Top review

Julien n PhilippeVIP

Dined 6 days ago

This was our first time going to this restaurant after several friends recommended trying it out. We loved the menu of traditional Creole dishes with a bit of a flair towards gourmet. The food was very flavorful and the presentation was appealing. Definitely like the Boudin Balls that were crispy outside and moist inside with the ingredients blended together. We also had the Fried green tomatoes that were also very good and had a different twist with the sweet spicy bacon jam. The Alligator bites were tender and not dry like many we've tried before, and the glaze sauce on them was really good. The biggest favorite was the pork debris and Andouille sausage eggrolls which were crispy outside and fantastically flavored inside. They had sauce to dip but they were so good we didn't really use much of the sauce. Will be ordering these for sure on next visit. After eating so many Tapas we had to split the entree which was the creole blackened fish of the day. It also was good. Waitress named Sammy took care of us and did an excellent job and was very attentive. Will ask for her next time. Definitely tipped her over 20% for her pleasant personality and being so on point!! --- The only Negative was there was a $5.43 fee if you used your credit card to pay with.....but no fee if cash used. In these days hardly anyone carries cash so...........Let's just say I have a business as well and I claim transaction network fees like this on my business cost of operations and never charge it to my customer. Not a deal breaker as we will be back for the great menu options but will be prepared with cash next time!!

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4.8

4.8 (1172)

$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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RondaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and Great service. Always a delicious meal.

Superior Grill BR MidCity

4.8

4.8 (229)

$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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Don

Dined on May 31, 2025

As always, Superior Grill did not disappoint. The food, beverages, and service are great! The atmosphere is lively and upbeat, so it's a bit noisy, but this is to be expected. Prices have risen, which seems to be the case everywhere. Highly recommended.

Eliza

4.8

4.8 (591)

$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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Bryan

Dined 6 days ago

Great place especially if you have a Gluten allergy. The food is always great and the service is perfect.

Nino's

4.8

4.8 (123)

$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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KayleeVIP

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

Great! Always amazing food and service. Keep up the great work.

BRQ Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1014)

$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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Manda

Dined 2 days ago

Brunch was delicious as always! Recommend the BRQ Benedict & an espresso martini. Allison was a great server, definitely ask for her if you are planning to dine in.

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (12)

$31 to $50

American

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

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.

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Chris

Dined 7 days ago

Great service and food ! My old fashioned had too much ice but outside of that it was a wonderful experience.

Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine

4.6

4.6 (252)

$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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LaurenVIP

Dined on May 16, 2025

Food and service were pretty good, a little slow due to the high volume associated with graduation weekend. Lobster roll was not the traditional format, more of a lobster salad sandwich than a lobster roll.

Brasserie Byronz

4.6

4.6 (30)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

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

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TimothyVIP

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Excellent service. Great wine list. The frites are excellent. I keep returning for the Blackened Redfish Reuben. It is delicious. She had the redfish entree, and really enjoyed hers as well. We’ll definitely be back.

Bistro Byronz Willow Grove

4.5

4.5 (568)

$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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MELISSA

Dined on May 22, 2025

End of the school year dining for the kids. All food was devoured, no need for take home boxes. My salmon was cooked perfectly.

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