Went for lunch thursday and truly did not anticipate what I saw---arrived shortly before noon and it was packed---no tables available, a couple ahead of us and a lady waiting on her date. Interestingly enough looks like most people eating there were older than me and I am no spring chicken. Waiter whose name I forget found us a table in the bar---was thoughtful enough to make sure we were okay with the bar table, which we were. Our server was a different gentleman but just as polite and thoughtful---only misstep was he forgot to bring me butter for crackers however he realized that and apologized later. The menu looks great and there are many lunch items for the week plus day lunch specials. Thursdays was seafood pasta which comes with a generous salad. The seafood pasta did not look like it would be something I could not finish however I was unable to do so and had a doggie bag. Oh yeah, once seated we were served pretty quickly so overall it was not a long long lunch. Will go back soon for a different day lynch special read more

The food here is divine! I've gone a couple of times with coworkers and enjoyed myself. The sweet potato hush puppies are to die for but then again most of the things on their menu are. With that said there are a few downfalls. I've had to send my drink back there a few times because they tasted awful. Diet coke with no fizz, sweet tea that tastes like syrup, etc. Also the gumbo tasted over cooked. The service can be a little slow I noticed but the wait staff always look like they are workkng hard. Would definitely recommend someone eating here. read more

AMAZING! We ate here recently. Was worried at first it was going to be a snobbish, sit down restaurant, but it was very casual and laid back(we wore jeans). Its mostly a seafood-type place, with a large screen TV. Even though the sign says "Please wait to be seated" they let us sit anywhere we wanted. The app did take a little longer than expected to come out, and at one point I thought we were being expected to order the entrée before it came. Room was a little cold and tables were small and cluttered, but other than that, the food turned out all right. Staff were friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable of the menu-including desserts. read more

Wife and I went here for dinner and we both ordered the shrimp Orleans which is a stuffed shrimp wrapped with a piece of catfish then battered and fried. The dish came with good sides: asparagus and salad, both of which were good. However the shrimp Orleans was lacking in flavor and seasonings and was pretty much bland. The fried green tomatoes with lump crab meat as our appetizer was average. We ordered fried catfish for the 2 grandkids and I tried a piece of it and it had a fishy taste, indicating not too fresh. Service was good. read more

Tried the fried green tomato Benedict for brunch and loved it. The tomato was lightly and perfectly fried, and was a fun take on an old favorite. The hashbrowns were good (though I'm never picky about hashbrowns), but the grits were unseasoned and seemed like an afterthought and a plate-filler. I'll be returning to try the lunch or dinner menu. read more

We love the food here and the prices are killer for what you get. It's a takeout staple for our family!

Love it here. One of the best Cajun restaurants in town. The brunch is phenomenal as well!

Great meal ! I had the pecan crusted grilled fish. I didn't have room for dessert but I took cheese cake home to my son and it was delicious as well. read more

We had been to this place several years ago and it was good. Went again last week and it was really good especially the sweet potato fries which were thin and crispy! We got there just before closing anf they were very gracious about seating and serving us. We ordered our burgers medium well and they were well done/dry but tasty. did not send back since we were there on the late side. just need to remember how to order the burger to get it right. read more

Recently had a college reunion dinner at cafe americain with people from all over US. Food was fabulous. Everyone could order off the menu and get what they wanted. Service was great. Waiters explained the dishes and were available to answer questions and make sure everyone was taken care of. All were complimentary of service,surroundings and food. read more

Had dinner here and was sadly disappointed. I chose the restaurant because of the varied menu. The dining area was very small and quite loud. I ordered the "ahi sashimi tuna." I requested it to be seated. It arrived cooked medium totally ruining what should have been a good piece of fish. My mother's fried catfish had such a strong fish flavor that she was unable to eat it. My father's fried oysters were "ok, nothing special." And my fiancé' seafood pasta was made with canned bay shrimp. The onion rings and jalapeño popper-type appetizer was tasty. The service was average. We were offered a free desert for the meal being substandard. We ordered the Mississippi Mud Pie, only to be told they were out of it because of the party in another room. Needless to say, we will not be back. read more

Came here for the first time with some friends and was very disappointed. We waited 35 minutes for a table to be cleaned off. Ordered 3 different specials, all of which they were out of ... And it took our server 15 minutes to tell us they were out. About an hour after getting here, we finally got our drinks. And to top it off, the server knew nothing about the menu. They could not answer a single question any of us had about the food, what it came with, etc. May have come on an off day...risk it if you want. read more

Had lunch there yesterday with a group from church. There were nine of us. The restaurant wasn't that crowded. The food was good but the service was terrible. The waiter couldn't seem to figure out our checks. Many mistakes were made. Took way too long for us to pay our bills. And no apology. Don't waste your money here. There are a lot of restaurants that do a much better job. read more

Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to get the local Louisiana flavor. We had family in from out of town and this is where we decided to take them to get some local flavor. The food is great and the atmosphere is good as well. Best, most unique hushpuppies you will find anywhere! read more

I've seen this place several times, but never stopped. Last week, we decided to stop. Both my husband and I got items off of the nightly specials. I got the blackened shrimp and he got steak kabobs. The seasonings were on point for both meals. The kids had the kids bow tie pasta-it was enough food for them to share. Service was awesome. We will absolutely be returning! read more

The Friday lunch special (gumbo, fried catfish, fried shrimp) was pretty good, but the plate was dominated by french fries. The hush puppy (yes, singular) was great. Service was really good, and the food came out fast (perhaps because we all had the lunch special). Overall it was better than most places in the area. read more

This restaurant is among my favorites. The service is a little slow but they make up for it with amazing food. Generous portions and great flavor. Everyone I've brought here has been pleasantly surprised. They always say they've seen the restaurant around but never visited. read more

Best ribs in Baton Rouge. Fantastic burger. Nice atmosphere. All around great time. Look forward to going back.

Last Saturday night my sister and I held a 30th Anniversary party for our parents at Cafe Americain in their private room. The room is absolutely beautiful and very tasteful. There is a private bar and bathrooms so that your guest do not have to stray far. Suzanne, the manager, was truly a dream to work with and helped me every step of the way. The FOOD was AMAZING and the menu catered to our party. I honestly cannot say enough great things about our experience at Cafe Americain. If you need to host a private event and want AMAZING FOOD this is the place to go! read more

Tonight was my first visit and will probably be the last. The crab cake appetizer was disgusting. It was covered in some sort of sour sauce that had corn floating in it. You couldn't taste the crab for the sour of the sauce. I only took one bite. The salad was fresh but had a minuscule amount of dressing. The Catfish Orleans was good and there was more than one person could eat. The waitress was very friendly and helpful. read more

We had such a wonderful time dining at Cafe Americain this past weekend. We had a group of 15 celebrating my son's college graduation. The restaurant has a very casual atmosphere, so everyone was comfortable - from those in slacks and skirts to those in shorts! Bryan, the owner, could not have been more helpful, kind, and accommodating to our large party. He had at least one more large party in there at the same time, but we were still VERY well taken care of and never felt that we were forgotten. We had several appetizers and cocktails to start which everyone enjoyed. I personally tried the fried green tomatoes and the spinach artichoke dip which were both excellent. My son ordered the stuffed jalapeños which he loved. They had several specials that evening including a filet with crawfish and a crawfish stuffed pork chop, both of which were excellent. My family would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

I live right down the street from Cafe Americain, and it's become my go-to place for when friends visit from out of town, or when I just don't feel like cooking. A mom-and-pop place where the waiters remember you, and they are very accommodating. The food is wonderful, as well. The only thing I don't like--which oddly enough is a plus for most people in BR--is the abundance of televisions in the place. read more

I haven't visited Cafe American in a while and was looking forward to our brunch visit. Unfortunately we had a less than stellar experience. I will never for the life of me understand why some restaurants are so rigid with rules and don't try to accommodate customers. We eat out OFTEN, so trust me when I say that there are too many competitors and I'm happy to spend my money with those that do. My hubby ordered the blackened shrimp meal ($18.99) and wanted a brunch side item versus the traditional side (French Fries, etc. ) Even though the brunch sides (grits, biscuits) were cheaper on the menu, he wasn't allowed to get it. What? So we are spending $40+ in your restaurant and we can't select Grits instead of fries during brunch? We ended up ordering them a la carte. The grits were very creamy, but lacked flavor - no salt or butter. The shrimp had more of a grilled versus blackened flavor and were mediocre at best. On another note, my daughter enjoyed her pancakes and bacon - a very nice portion. My favorites of the entire meal were the sweet potato hush puppies. They seem much much smaller than they have been in the past, but still not bad. The sweet tea was also pretty good. My salad was just okay. I have had much better there and honestly most of our order seemed to miss the mark. I have had much better experiences here in the past, so I'm unsure of why I feel like the food has gone downhill. I may give them another shot, but it definitely won't be my first suggestion. There are just too many other options in BR for a subpar experience. read more

We brought a lunch group in here and they were great for acommodating our group so quickly. The food was really good too. Everyone at our table really enjoyed their meals. I had a spinach salad with blackened shrimp. The shrimp were well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The salad was huge, it felt like it just kept replenishing itself. Good prices, especially for a nice lunch and good service. That's hard to beat! read more

Food was not good AT ALL. It was so greasy it actually made my friend sick. The little amount of food for the price was awful also. We like to eat out a lot & try new places and have never written a bad review but our experience was so horrible. We asked to speak to the manager and when he came out he was SO Rude, he mentioned he was the chef and the owner and his food was good. I have never been treated that way at a restaurant. We will Never come back to this restaurant. read more

Waited for our table, when seated the table was dirty had to wait for it to be cleaned. Took a long time for food to arrive, when the food arrived it was cold had to start over the second time food was hot. Manager came and apologized was too late for that. Would not recommend nor ate there again. read more

Our server Maricella was the best!! Fav brunch place in BR, & the bottomless mimosas are BOMB.

Incredibly knowledgeable bartenders. The head chef Travis knows how to cook with the best of em'! Thoroughly impressed with this place. Lifelong customer for sure. read more

Can't believe I've been in Baton Rouge for almost 20 years and never dined here!! I had lunch here for the first time (07/08/13). I ordered the chicken kabob lunch entree. Firstly, the caesar salad served with the entree was delicious. I can't even explain the dressing because it didn't seem wet at all, which I loved cuz I hate my lettuce all wet. Secondly, the green beans were by far the best I've had anywhere. It comes with rice pilaf that I didn't care for so they exchanged it for more green beans. Overall, it was a great dining experience for me. The atomsphere was just right for lunch . . not too noisy. The wait was about average. Can't wait to dine for dinner. read more

One of the greatest places to eat in the city of Baton Rouge. Low key and amazing food.

Love their salads, especially the blackened chicken Ceasar. The staff knows the menu and is always willing to make suggestions if you want to try something different. This is a great place for lunch, dinner, or event. read more

We had the fried oyster ceaser salad, sautéed red fish with crab meat, mushrooms, and sun dried tomatoes, and catfish in a crabmeat white wine sauce.....fantastic!!! The food was only exceeded by the service! read more

They seated us quickly and the service was average. I ordered the fried seafood platter that came with gumbo. The gumbo was good, but the batter on the seafood was very thick. It tasted more like breading than a good seafood batter for frying; it actually covered up the taste of the seafood. The portions were more than enough and we could have actually split the platter. There are so many other seafood restaurants in Baton Rouge with as good or better platters, I wondered why they charged so much. read more

Terrible experience! Waited over an hour for food. Other tables with similar orders and more people came and left. Waitress avoided us. We had to beg for drinks. Couldn't find manager. My bellpepper sauce was a corn sauce. Don't waste your time on this place! read more

After I posted this review the owner came and comp our meal. Although he didn't understand that it had more to do with the fact that I had to request a manager to come out instead of one coming out immediately. I almost drunk out of it. I mean my mouth was on the straw. That put me in a very traumatized state. There should have been assurances that the will empty and clean all drink pitchers instead I got an excuse that th hey just sprayed and all the pitchers remained untouched. He missed the opportunity to try to let the patron know that they take cleanliness of the restaurant as priority. That makes me sad because I loved their foo read more

WOW!!! Being from the North, there is nothing like good soup. I have found heaven!!! Crab & Gouda, Three Cheese Potato, Crawfish and Lobster Bisque!! Are you kidding me, I LOVE IT!!!! Restaurant was extremely friendly and clean. read more

Excellent food. It is easy to miss this restaurant. It's located in the same shopping center as good wood hardware. The ambiance is a little dated. Besides that everything else was good! read more

This is another of the city's unpretentious restaurants whose kitchen offers much more than one might expect. Nice variety of offerings, each generally prepared quite well, with that extra touch--whether that is a subtle seasoning or a non-traditional preparation or presentation. Pricey, and the bar (though roomy) seems to be a neglected afterthought, but go eat and try something you don't often eat. read more

I threw a baby shower for my sister in their private room and it could not have gone better! The manager and staff were amazing! The room was a perfect size for our group and also had a private bathroom. We had a variety of food and everything was great! We also had a couple of the soups while decorating and wow! So good! The bar area is fun too with fun bartenders! I would definitely recommend for private parties or just to hang out and eat. I will for sure be back! read more

HOLY CRAP !!!!!! This place is one of those you look for and rarely find. Owner (Brian) was there and very interactive. Gave us a small sample of a new appetizer he is working on, but that was the ONLY thing that was small. Portions were huge and taste was amazing. The menu is quite varied, so they have anything you might want. Just what the doctor ordered, and I didn't even call the doctor. read more