Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Baton Rouge / Lafayette

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Marcello's of Lafayette

4.9

4.9 (1186)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lafayette

About the restaurant

At Marcello's Wine Market Cafe we specialize in true Italian cooking. We use the freshest ingredients that reflect authentic Sicilian cuisine with a touch of Northern Italy. Shop our retail section to pair the perfect wine with your meal. You are certain to have the most unique dining experience in Lafayette.

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LuAnne

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding food and service. Really enjoyed our before dinner drink and apps at the bar. Professional bar and wait service wins every time. And those meatballs!!

St Francisville Inn & Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1713)

$50 and over

American

Saint Francisville

About the restaurant

The Saint Restaurant & Bar within The St. Francisville Inn prides itself on its culinary offerings. We hand cut steaks in-house and serve the best crab cakes this side of the Mason-Dixon Line. Our curated wine inventory is one of the best in the region.

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Pat

Dined 5 days ago

Superb service, charming setting, great food and welcoming staff!!

The Carriage House

4.8

4.8 (1349)

$31 to $50

Creole

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

The Carriage House Restaurant is now open for Lunch and Dinner. Reservations are highly recommend.

The Carriage House Restaurant at Houmas House and Gardens offers a more casual dining experience in one of the most beautiful Dining Rooms in America. Whether dining at our 40 foot long grand dining room table, or an intimate table for two, our style is Comfortable and Southern. Our menu is a collection of Classic Southern Dishes, with twists to make them our very own.

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Brittany

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Kacie was excellent in securing a large dining table for my party. She rapidly responded to emails! Parker’s service was absolutely wonderful. All of my guests enjoyed themselves and I felt very special celebrating my birthday here!

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4.7

4.7 (505)

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Baton Rouge’s Elevated Taste of Louisiana

Located in the heart of Baton Rouge, Rouj Creole brings bold Louisiana flavors into a modern, upscale dining experience. Our menu pays homage to the rich culinary heritage of the Creole South while embracing global influences and seasonal creativity. With a focus on premium ingredients, artistic plating, and warm Southern hospitality, Rouj Creole offers a refined yet approachable setting perfect for any occasion—from business dinners to celebratory nights out.

Signature cocktails, a thoughtfully curated wine list, and a vibrant ambiance complement a menu crafted to surprise and satisfy. At Rouj, we don’t just serve food—we tell a story with every dish.

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BillieVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Our server Hayden was awesome per usual and the Manager runs a great business. He checked on us and asked for feedback on our dishes. If I owned a restaurant I would want a staff just like this who actually love their job. The food is always good the gumbo is my new favorite. Lemon drops are absolutely delicious.

Fleming's Steakhouse - Baton Rouge

4.6

4.6 (1140)

$31 to $50

Steak

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Your Baton Rouge Fleming’s can be found in Mid South City, located on Corporate Boulevard, just off of Interstate 10 and located in the Towne Center near the Bocage Village Shopping Center. Fleming's in Baton Rouge is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out – we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. With premium Prime steak options on our Dinner Menu as well as best-in-class seafood and innovative plant-based options, we have something to offer everyone you are dining with.

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Jeff

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

5 stars as always. Every single bite was delicious.

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Latil's Landing Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (202)

$50 and over

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Latil’s Landing is taking exclusive dining to a whole new level.
Guests will dine in the original 1770’s French House while enjoying a custom 5 course tasting menu, available with wine pairings. This option is offered on THURSDAY- SATURDAY nights, 6:00 pm–8:30 pm by reservation only.
Pricing for this experience starts at $100 per person for dinner with the option to add wine pairings and any other upgrades.

*For reservations of 8 or more guest please visit our website https://houmashouse.com/restaurants and fill out our request form

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Victoria

Dined on May 2, 2025

Wonderful experience eating at Latil's! Food is top notch and so is the service!

Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine

4.5

4.5 (251)

$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.

Grotto Ristorante - Lake Charles

4.4

4.4 (745)

$30 and under

Italian

Lake Charles

About the restaurant

Located inside the Golden Nugget Lake Charles Casino, Grotto delivers a savory menu brimming with timeless recipes made on premises. Creations include many “Old World” signature dishes such as Neapolitan thin crust pizzas, Veal Kickerillo, Pollo Francese, housemade pastas & fish selections. Enjoy Grotto’s famous Peach Bellini or an extensive collection of Italian and domestic wines.

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Joseph

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

The food was delicious. I forget the name of the dish but it was crab, shrimp and a cheesy red sauce over thin pasta. We should have shared the meal. It was way too much for me.

The Gregory at The Watermark

4.4

4.4 (647)

$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.

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Cynthia

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

We enjoyed The Gregory! Great food, service, ambiance, and live music!

P.F. Chang's - Baton Rouge

4.4

4.4 (215)

$30 and under

Chinese

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Colleen

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

Service and food was wonderful! Had a few specialty cocktails that were also delightful.

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