Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Baton Rouge / Lafayette

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Cafe Sydnie Mae

5.0

5 (863)

$30 and under

Steak

Breaux Bridge

About the restaurant

Cafe Sydnie Mae is your destination for great food, drinks and entertainment with LIVE. local music. Follow us on Facebook for events as well as food and drink specials. Cafe Sydnie Mae, proudly supporting our beautiful community in the heart of Acadiana. Just a few minutes from Interstate 10!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

The food is wonderful, the staff are so nice and attentive, and the drinks are fantastic! Brandy is so sweet and the owners are so friendly.

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Charley G's Seafood Grill

4.9

4.9 (1229)

$30 and under

American

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Charley G's is a Lafayette favorite known for grilling aged beef & fresh Louisiana seafood over southern hardwoods. The food at Charley G's is driven by Southern inspiration and the menu changes seasonally with local seafood & produce. The casual yet upscale atmosphere has a bar area with live piano music 7 days a week. Charley G's also offers a wide assortment of specialty liquors, liqueurs & wines. Once a month Charley G's hosts a wine dinner that features wines from various regions and uniquely paired cuisine.

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Tracey

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

The tuna was AMAZING Highly recommend Fast & friendly service-always

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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.

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Lloyd

Dined 4 days ago

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

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Lafayette

4.8

4.8 (1396)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lafayette, LA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

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susan

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and service. Birthday celebration truly enjoyed

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Don's Seafood - Lafayette

4.8

4.8 (344)

$30 and under

Seafood

Lafayette

About the restaurant

The truth is, you don't become a Louisiana favorite just by putting the word "authentic" on your sign. When you've served Cajun meals as long as we have, you learn the difference between real food and a bland imitation, and our guests know it too. Grilled, fried or on ice-there's time cooked into every dish and time spent on every home cooked recipe, so that every aroma, every bite, every sip and every gathering is memorable. We've spent more than 80 years creating a recipe for something much greater than a place for a lunch break or night out. It's a place to share (or keep the whole plate to yourself), a place where you always have a seat ready at the table and a place where you're always part of the family.

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Chuck

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

Food was great and our waitress, Kelly was awesome!

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Social Southern Table and Bar

4.8

4.8 (827)

$30 and under

Southern

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Be real. Eat good. It is all about being true to who you are: sharing with friends and family and enjoying each other's company over a good meal. The ingredients are always fresh and that is the cornerstone of our farm-to-table approach. It's talking about dinner when you're having lunch. Have you got some positive energy to share? Or maybe your grandmother's recipe for cobbler?
Leave here and create some more good in your world. We're all a part of it.

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Stephanie

Dined on Oct 26, 2024

It was great highly recommended to anyone. Food spray service delightful

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 5 days ago

Great place, the best Margaritas and Food 5 stars.

Prejean's Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (225)

$30 and under

Cajun

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Prejean's Restaurant is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Conveniently located on I49 North, just 2 miles north of I-10 in Lafayette, LA awaits Big Al, our 14-foot stuffed gator to welcome you to our warm, friendly, and casual atmosphere. Mouth watering Char-Grilled Oysters served up with a bowl of one of our Signature Gumbos or maybe a perfectly cooked juicy Steak are just some of our menu offerings that are sure to delight.

After 40 years of ownership under the Guilbeau Family, Prejean’s started a new chapter in November 2020! New owners Tim Metcalf, Greg Metcalf, & Ken Boudreaux bring a combined 75+ years of restaurant experience & a new attitude to the iconic Prejean’s Restaurant.

Our Mission is simple …
Buy the best food we can & cook it as Cajuns do.
Simply Cajun!

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Robert

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

We have stopped by Prejean’s a few times over the years of traveling past Lafayette, and we will be back again. We enjoyed our food, especially the gumbo and etouffe. Our waiter today was very attentive and pleasant. Glad we had time for lunch!

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 6 days ago

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.

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