The Carriage House

Name: The Carriage House
Address: 40136 Hwy 942, Darrow, LA, United States, 70725
Telephone: (225) 473-9380
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

944 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creole

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Creole, French American, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(225) 473-9380
Website
http://www.houmashouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jeremy Langlois

Location
40136 Hwy 942, Darrow, LA 70725
Neighborhood
Baton Rouge
Cross street
Hwy 44
Parking details
Our parking lot has a capacity for 250 cars. Parking is free
Entertainment
Classical Jazz music sets the background for this elegant casual dining experience. We suggest visiting the Turtle Bar before dinner and taking a tour of the Mansion prior to dinner. Guided tours last one hour, and begin on the hour. Ticket price for tour is $24 per person, and cocktails are allowed to be taken on the tour, so visit the Turtle Bar and take a drink along.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Crab and Mango Cake$18.00
Crispy sautéed crab and mango cake served with a chili remoulade sauce
Pork Cheeks$18.00
Slow braised with White Oak Estate stone ground yellow corn grits and natural jus
Smoked Salmon Tart$18.00
Smoked salmon, with honey goat cheese and flaky pastry served with lemon aioli
LouisiAsian Ribs$18.00
Slow cooked pork ribs with Louisiana sugar, soy, Thai chili glaze and sesame seeds
Bisque of Curried Pumpkin, Crawfish and Corn$12.00
Houmas House signature soup
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo$12.00
Classic Louisiana recipe, served with steamed rice
Houmas House Salad$12.00
Mixed greens tossed with Steen's Cane Syrup vinaigrette, finished with bleu cheese, roasted pecans, cranberries and garnished with julienned pears
Classic Caesar Salad$10.00
Romaine lettuce, herb croutons and parmesan cheese tossed in traditional Caesar dressing
Wedge Salad$10.00
Iceberg wedge with blue cheese ranch, seasonal berries and thick cut bacon

Entrees

Crown Jewel Hamburger$18.00
Grilled 7oz burger topped with cheese, bacon, mayo, ketchup, lettuce, tomato and onion, served with French fries
Louisiana Seafood Po Boy$18.00
Your choice of shrimp or oysters, crispy fried and served on New Orleans French bread with shredded lettuce, tomatoes and Creole mayonnaise, served with fries
Breast of Chicken$28.00
Grilled, with braised cabbage and pepper jelly glaze
Diver Scallops$34.00
Grilled diver scallops, White Oak Estate stone ground grits, chili pepper vinaigrette and mango salsa
Eggplant Napoleon$35.00
Crispy fried medallions of eggplant, layered with jumbo-lump crabmeat and saffron cream sauce
Shrimp and Heirloom Tomato Scampi$28.00
Gulf shrimp and fusilli pasta tossed in garlic with baby heirloom tomatoes and white wine sauce
Red Fish$40.00
Almond and herb crusted fillet, with Cajun dirty rice and herb butter sauce, topped with jumbo lump crab meat
Pork Chop$32.00
Double cut pork chop, sweet potato puree, crispy brussels sprouts and tasso cream
Beef Short Ribs$34.00
Slow braised, with roasted beets, celery root and potato puree, with apple brandy jus
Steak Carriage House$48.00
Wagyu 10oz New York Strip or USDA Prime 8oz Filet Mignon served with roasted fingerling potatoes, blistered tomatoes and broccolini
- A9 Wagyu Filet Mignon$75.00

What 944 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Best Ambiance
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Good for groups
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EstebanM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Maybe noise level can be controlled a bit. It was crowded with people. Wren took our order a took him some time to get it done, yet he was always passing and commenting to us. He is very professional, gentle and nice. The prices are to par with the place, but maybe a special dish promo can help…
JL
JessiL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service! We would love to go back again soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful staff and service. Food was great tasting. Crawfish bisque was so good and fresh. First time I have had it. Redfish and cajon dirty rice was amazing. Lots of flavor. No disappointments here.
LB
LarryB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! Our server Josephine was super!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful birthday diner! Brought out a singing candle flower with no prompting- nice, friendly service!
LL
LloydL
New Orleans
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Everything was fine until we were served not hot entrees. Downhill after that. Food brought out second time still not hot but this time dry. Not good.
DR
DonaldR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Probably one of the best meals and services I have had in a long long time! Excellent for a nice lunch date! Try the Salmon tart! You won’t regret it!
T
Tiff
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a late dinner celebration. The food was incredible as well as the staff. Beautiful and quiet. I would definitely recommend. It is a little on the pricey side so make sure you’re prepared for that.
LA
LANative
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had guests in from out of town- it is the perfect place to bring people from out of town - truly magical- they had a wonderful experience touring the gardens - food was amazing- and the carriage house and turtle bar have so many lovely things to see. I highly recommend any one visiting this area of Louisiana to put the carriage house on their must experience list.
CJ
CrimildaJ
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The staff and waiter were excellent the service they provided was superb. Unfortunately, my friends ordered the eggplant Entrée and slow roasted braise beef entrée. They did not like their dishes. They said that there wasn’t enough seasoning for the eggplant and the braised roast beef was not tender. My husband and I had the redfish entrée and it was incredible. We all shared a crème brûlée, and it was outstanding. I highly recommend the redfish entrée. It is truly a divine tasting experience.
LW
LisaW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
We enjoyed a walk through the beautiful gardens on a beautiful day. The meal was leisurely and we enjoyed our day.
b
bmmichel118
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great quaint elegant comfortable spot, great for a date night with the wife. First class all the way.
KL
KathleenL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A bit expensive, but worth every penny...and I am not often able to say that!
KD
KimD
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Houmas house never disappoints. Fantastic food and atmosphere. Absolutely love it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience Lauren knew what I was drinking and eating before I even decided even down to how I wanted my steak cooked!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentine day
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the gardens and ambience of the Carriage House. Always great service and food.
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Larry
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Just fantastic food and ambience!
SC
SimplyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful area. Prepare for a walk to get to the building but it is a lovely one. The food was great, the bread pudding is simply amazing. I really enjoyed my experience.
JC
JohnC
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Ascension. Romantic, best food and setvice.
S
Steaks
Baton Rouge
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an awesome experience, enjoyed by our whole party. The food was excellent!
MD
MarieD
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrived and were asked to pick between two beautiful dining rooms. We chose the Green Room which is decorated like a men’s parlor. Our server was prompt and professional. She recommended an excellent cocktail which I loved. My husband ordered a bottle of wine. (We were staying the night, so they corked it for return to the room). We split a wedge salad which had fresh berries on it for a twist. Our server plated it for us. I ordered the sea scallops over grits with a wonderfully light sauce. My husband had the steak and shrimp. He said it was excellent. Sadly, we were too full to order dessert. Everything on this entire property is pristine and beautiful. We highly recommend eating here. Stay here as well to make it a truly wonderful experience.
KA
KARENR
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dining experience as usual. Great food, great service, great place...
L
Ladytiger
New Orleans
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice atmosphere, great service, good food! Just a little loud but overall all great experience!
a
awwdavid
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience!
KO
KrisO
New Orleans
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We meet here once a month for book club and the food, drinks, and service are always GREAT!
C
Caboose
New Orleans
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife’s birthday.
MD
MichaelD
Mobile
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love going to Houmas House Plantation and The Carriage House Restaurant. We had a wonderful meal on Saturday evening 1/21/23. My husband had the Gumbo (loves it) and I had the Carriage House salad. Both delicious. We had the lamb chops special dinner and the grilled chicken. Both highly recommended. The rooms that you dine in are interesting and beautiful. Service is fantastic. Do not miss having the bread with the maple pecan butter - which they make. Totally delicious and relaxing great dining experience. Also love walking to and from the restaurant. The grounds of the plantation are perfectly manicured and beautiful. Great gift shop, too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our servers was excellent! The food was great!
JA
JoAnnT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and our waitress was friendly and informed. French 75 were delicious
AS
AlexanderS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding starters and menu choices. Something for everyone. Quality of ingredients is apparent from the crab cakes to eggplant napoleon. The pumpkin curry bisque is an exceptional dish. !!! Friendly staff. Beautiful grounds. An amazing dining experience.
TD
TommyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about the experience was amazing ! Our server Tyler was exceptional !
DD
DawnD
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the atmosphere, food and service. A must do when visiting Houmas House.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was delicious. Can’t wait to go back and try something different. Highly recommend for any occasion.
AN
ANGH
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for making my daughter's birthday dinner memorable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience5
The menu is sparse. Very limited appetizer menu and nothing that is shareable for the table. Appetizer portions are so small that you have to order several for the table to share and there is not enough room on the tables for all the plates. There used to be a charcuterie on the menu but they removed it which was very disappointing. I do not care for anything sweet or fried and every entree on the menu is fried or has brown sugar side or fruit reduction sauce on it. I ended up having a small wedge salad but the others at the table really enjoyed their chicken and eggplant dishes.
A
Anah
New Orleans
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love going to the Houmas House restaurant, foods always great and so is the atmosphere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is a delightful walk to the restaurant every time we go and then to experience top notch food. It’s lovely.
LL
LloydL
New Orleans
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The manager was very cordial and helpful. She seated us exactly where we wanted to be. Our server Tyler never forgot about us. Everything was great. Would go back anytime.
L
Lobabin
New Orleans
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a great time. Our waiter, Trey was wonderful…Polite, engaging and very attentive.

FAQs

The Carriage House is rated 4.8 stars by 944 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

40136 Hwy 942, Darrow, LA 70725

Additional information

Cross street
Hwy 44
Neighborhood
Baton Rouge
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Creole, French American, Contemporary Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Our parking lot has a capacity for 250 cars. Parking is free
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jeremy Langlois
Entertainment
Classical Jazz music sets the background for this elegant casual dining experience. We suggest visiting the Turtle Bar before dinner and taking a tour of the Mansion prior to dinner. Guided tours last one hour, and begin on the hour. Ticket price for tour is $24 per person, and cocktails are allowed to be taken on the tour, so visit the Turtle Bar and take a drink along.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.houmashouse.com/
Phone number
(225) 473-9380

The Carriage House

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Eggplant Napoleon

Wedge Salad

Pork Chop

Menu

Starters

Crab and Mango Cake$18.00

Pork Cheeks$18.00

Smoked Salmon Tart$18.00

LouisiAsian Ribs$18.00

Bisque of Curried Pumpkin, Crawfish and Corn$12.00

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo$12.00

Houmas House Salad$12.00

Classic Caesar Salad$10.00

Wedge Salad$10.00

Entrees

Crown Jewel Hamburger$18.00

Louisiana Seafood Po Boy$18.00

Breast of Chicken$28.00

Diver Scallops$34.00

Eggplant Napoleon$35.00

Shrimp and Heirloom Tomato Scampi$28.00

Red Fish$40.00

Pork Chop$32.00

Beef Short Ribs$34.00

Steak Carriage House$48.00

What 944 people are saying

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