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    Cafe Americain

    3.3 (126 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Good service, great food. Nice place to eat, lots of specials. Relaxed atmosphere. Full bar.

    Service was great. Had the crab & artichoke dip was delicious. Crab cakes were excellent Dog friendly. Highly recommend

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    First time to visit for lunch on a Tuesday. great lunch menu and not very busy but unbelievably.. yes repeat... unbelievably slow service! One large table that was THE point of concern. Took 15 minutes to get waited on after we were seated .. I would definitely come back but I will ask upfront .. how long is the wait? Not to be seated but to be served!

    Shronda S.

    A great little seafood restaurant literally hidden in the corner. My dad took my family to this place long ago and it's always been on my mind. Now older, i visit back and it's just as good. When i have a seafood or mainly gumbo craving, I make my way over to the restaurant, walking through the old wood doors and make myself comfortable. The restaurant is split into a large ball room for bigger parties, a bar, and a dining room for the regular. The staff is very nice and the food comes out relatively quickly.

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    Jaime T.

    They're a good old faith thy I love to go to. Service is usually good and the food is usually always on point. First time here in a while, they take brunch breaks and I usually only go for brunch because they have bottomless mimosas with a good variety of menu items. the sweet potato hush puppies are a fave snack, usually stick to omelets or pancakes for brunch. The grits are great and they have Gouda cheese as an option. Also a favorite brunch spot because it usually lacks a crowd. Very chill atmosphere. Very underrated

    Appetizer and salad menu
    Teresa W.

    We went for lunch. As soon as we arrived we were seated and our waitress was soon to the table. My husband got the Hamburger steak lunch, my granddaughter ordered the crawfish pasta fettuccine and I had the blackened chicken Alfredo over angel hair. All of our lunch specials came with a salad and bread and we all loved the food. I had a Arnold Palmer to drink and I can't remember what drinks they ordered. Our waitress was a fabulous server, the food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. We will be back soon. Can't wait to go back

    Chicken kabobs that were dry with dirty rice and green beans that were flavorless
    Lindsay B.

    I wished I had read the Yelp reviews on this place before my entire office crew decided to try it for lunch today! To begin, we had a party of 10 so I figured calling ahead would be a good idea. Well, it most certainly would have been if the phone number had actually worked. We showed up and the place maybe had 3 tables sat close to noon (should've known then that it wasn't good!). 11:30-group checks in. Server said they would set us up a table. 11:45 we were sat. Drink and food orders were taken at 11:55. Drinks passed around at 12:05. After having eaten almost a full basket of crackers because we were so hungry, our food finally comes out at 12:40. About the only thing that was tasty was the sweet potato hush puppies. The rest of the food was nothing special. In fact, I barely ate anything on my plate and others complained. Our drinks weren't refilled like they should've been and there was no ice in the cups. Checks finally come out at 12:50. They messed up our checks and everyone was charged 18% gratuity. Specifically, I paid 18% twice because they messed the bills up and I didn't have time to wait for them to correct it and put it on one check. Absolutely nothing special about this place. My entire group couldn't wait to get back to the office to find something tastier to munch on and stated that they would not return.

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    Elsie's Plate & Pie

    Elsie's Plate & Pie

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Elsie's Plate & Pie absolutely knocked it out of the park! Every single thing we tried was…read moreincredible. The sandwiches were fresh and packed with flavor, the pot pies were rich, creamy, and pure comfort food, and the appetizers were the perfect start to the meal. The whipped Parmesan mashed potatoes deserve their own standing ovation. They were unbelievably creamy, cheesy, and easily some of the best mashed potatoes I've ever had. And don't even get me started on the sweet pies... BOMB! They were the perfect ending to an already amazing meal. To top it all off, our waitress, Sophie C, was an absolute gem! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure our entire experience was perfect from start to finish. If you're anywhere near Baton Rouge, do yourself a favor and eat at Elsie's Plate & Pie. We'll definitely be back for the food the people and the ambiance!

    I wish I could leave a better review! Quite disappointed, sadly…read more Very clean and very cute!! I've heard amazing things from multiple reviews and was so excited. (Visiting from out of town). Expected a wait, 20 minutes, no problem! Another 15 to place our order, and another 25 to receive our food. We were there over an hour before we got any food. Ooffff... it's fine. We're laid back and can roll with the punches-they're busy and staff was friendly-it'll all be worth it when the food rocks our socks. Sadly...no. Both grilled cheeses (entrees) were room temp and the cheese was already hardening. It felt as if they had forgotten to deliver the food. Waitress was so kind and took the one off our check. It was appreciated. Boudin balls were great!! Bedford and remoulade sauces were okay. Parmesan potatoes were good!! Brussel sprouts and fries were fine-would have been better if served hot, I think. We did the pie flight and they were all good. Not mind blowing, but good. I always give out second chances-public service and food service is tough and sometimes you just have off days. Worth checking out if you live in town!! But if you're just passing through, maybe just get some pie to go.

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    Chicken (Poulet) pot pie. @coreyd123 on ig for all your photography needs!
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    The Colonel’s Club

    The Colonel’s Club

    3.9
    (85 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    You do need a reservation. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and with some of our party…read moremembers present (6 out of 11), were shown to our table. We were in a large alcove at the back of the restaurant. It was spacious and elegant, even with the table ended up being almost entirely filled. Our waiter was enthusiastic and patient with our large party. Refills and check-ins were timed well. The drink selection was pretty extensive. Food was delicious and all delivered within minutes of one another (no one was stuck waiting for long). Burger was cooked to perfection and not TOO hot. I hate when food is so hot in temperature that you can't take a bite. The chocolate cake was good, but the whip cream tasted kinda fake/oily. The cake itself was medium density and had a slightly salted finish. It paired perfectly with the frosting which was very rich and extra sweet. A delightful pairing. For my drink, plus a double shot of whiskey, the burger and dessert, it came to just over $100. That feels expensive. Take that as you will. I wouldn't return mostly due to price. But quality on everything was great, and so was the service. Atmosphere was great too.

    Food was good! We got 2 apps and 2 entrees. Steak was cooked perfectly and the Brussels sprouts…read morewere 10/10. Ambiance was good. -2 stars because we sat at the bar on a Friday night and the bartenders were very lackluster. Barely spoke to us. The place wasn't overly busy either. We tried to make conversation and it fell flat every time. We enjoy making small talk with bartenders that's why we chose to sit there. Not sure if it was an off night or what. The lounge section was also closed due to a private party. Understandable but we wanted to have an after dinner cocktail. Overall we'd go back and sit at a regular table.

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    Cocktail side of the bar
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    Parrain's Seafood

    Parrain's Seafood

    4.4
    (2.8k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Although it was a chain, its still very filling. Our first…read moretime here, and our server what's super helpful and offered us various different sauces to try before we ordered our food. Ordered the pasta and the hubs ordered a bowl of gumbo.

    I had really been looking forward to trying Parrain's Seafood, but unfortunately my experience was…read moredisappointing. Our waitress, Kate M., didn't have the best customer service. She came across as short, unfriendly, and overall not very pleasant. I first ordered a Banana Foster's Martini, but she came back and said they didn't have the ingredients. No problem--I asked for an Espresso Martini instead. A few minutes later, after bringing everyone else's drinks, she returned and simply said they couldn't make that either and asked if I wanted something else. At that point, I just declined. When it was time to order, our table had nine people. She took my husband's order, then went around the table taking everyone else's order. By the time she got back to me, she said, "Okay, is that it?" I had to remind her that she hadn't taken my order yet. I ordered the crab and corn bisque, a salad, and the stuffed catfish with creamed spinach. The salad came out quickly and was very good. Then everyone else at the table received their meals while I only received my bisque. After waiting, I was told my stuffed catfish "didn't come out right" and had to be remade. At that point, I honestly wondered if it was a joke. It wasn't. By the time my entrée arrived, everyone else was nearly finished eating. To the restaurant's credit, they did remove the stuffed catfish from my bill, and I appreciated that. However, the entire experience left me feeling overlooked from start to finish. My biggest suggestion would be for our waitress to work on her customer service. A smile goes a long way. Saying things like "Give me that plate," slamming cups onto the table, and appearing annoyed throughout the meal doesn't create a welcoming dining experience. Hospitality is just as important as the food, and I hope this feedback is taken constructively.

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    Vibrant bar scene
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    Blackjack oysters....OMG
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    City Pork Jefferson

    City Pork Jefferson

    4.3
    (626 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    City Pork on Jefferson has become my go-to restaurant whenever I can't decide what I'm in the mood…read morefor. The menu has something for everyone, and everything is consistently well prepared. The atmosphere is small, cozy, and inviting, making it just as good for a casual dinner as it is for a special night out. Our server, Addison, was outstanding--easily one of the best servers I've had in Baton Rouge. She was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience even better. If you get the chance, don't miss their Restaurant Week menu. They always go above and beyond, and this year was no exception. The quail, stuffed with boudin and served over red beans, was incredibly juicy and packed with flavor. It was one of the standout dishes I've had in quite a while. If you're in Baton Rouge and can't decide where to eat, City Pork on Jefferson is a place you can count on. Great food, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere keep me coming back.

    Madeline J took WONDERFUL care of us during the busy lunch period! The food never disappoints but…read moretoday my tastebuds were more shocked in the best way possible with a new entree choice I made! I'm not a big sandwich eater, however, the pork belly hoagie might just have made me a Sammy liver! The welcoming environment is ALWAYS appreciated, interior layout and staff NEVER disappoint! Always walk out with a full belly and a smile on my face dreaming of my next visit! Wish we weren't too famished to take pics of charcuterie board app w/hog head spread/smoked dove/drunken cheese option. WOW Then the Reuben and pork belly hoagie satisfied our lunch cravings more than we hoped!

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    Bacon old fashioned
    City Pork Charcuterie
    City Pork Charcuterie
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