One of Baton Rouge's hidden gems, my coworker raved about this spot leading me to come here with her and try it out myself for dinner. Now after dining here myself, I'm a firm believer! Apparently, they have an annual limited fixed-price menu ($48) with excellent options over three courses. Unfortunately that option was not available when we dined here in early November. So we went for the pimento cheese balls and I ordered the soup de jour which was a butternut squash bisque. Both items were savory and delicious. The pimento cheese balls is fried and served over some hibiscus pepper jelly which gives a nice sweet kick to the creaminess of the cheese. The bisque is creamy and has a nutty squash punch. We loved both very much! For entrees, I debated between the pork chop and sous vide rabbit. I went with the rabbit since I never had rabbit before (weird right?) and I'm glad I went with it. The rabbit has a nice crispy texture with a gamey taste yet the meat was quite tender when cutting into it. The apple chutney compliments the rabbit well and the butternut squash side and purple cabbage garnish make it a well-rounded dish. My friend/coworker ordered the grilled gulf fish which comes with a creamy risotto. The fish is super tender and pairs well with the risotto with an olive oil finish. We were both satisfyingly stuffed from our meal although we wish we saved room for dessert. Definitely next time! They have an extensive wine and cocktail list. The Strawberry Oaxacan is a favorite along with the Kiwi Daquiri due to the exotic fruit flavors. Sadly I couldn't snap any pictures as I was caught up in sipping my Century Oak Zinfandel. I'm glad they have a Red Zinfandel which is my preferred wine of choice as it's easy to sip and not as full-bodied. Gotta give my friend props for bringing me here. We're already talking about coming here again next time I have an assignment in Baton Rouge. I can't wait! read more

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This place is absolutely amazing! I came down for a work trip and this place was recommended to me. My co-worker has to eat Gluten Free and she was super impressed with the GF options. Our food tasted fantastic and I would be back. The GF hush puppies were amazing! A must try even if you are not GF. We also had some drinks that were also delicious. Our waiter was super nice and gave us some great recommendations as far as food goes. I absolutely love how quiet the place was and super nice inside. I would highly recommend eating here! read more

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Menu looked great but after sitting down and quickly perusing the sky high prices on the menu, we just couldn't get past a $19 hamburger, so we left and stepped next door to a more reasonably priced menu at an Italian restaurant. read more

This quaint, little ducked off spot did not disappoint. There is an offstreet parking lot, indoor and outdoor seating. We went on a Saturday for lunch and didn't have any issues. We were greeted and sat immediately. Our server was very knowledgeable on the menu with great suggestions. We started with a Lemongrass Martini while we waited for our food. It was the perfect mix, not too sweet, not too overpowering. Very refreshing. For starters we had the Blue Crab Dip and the Cauliflower au Gratin. The crab dip came with this soft grilled sourdough bread for dipping, very warm and soft. The dip was very cheesey, came to the table bubbly and the crabmeat was fresh and plentiful. The Cauliflower au Gratin was tasty, also very cheesy in every bite. It was a little too oily though. We then decided on salads to keep it light after the appetizers. The Strawberry Fennel Salad was a delicious combination of fruit, veggies and crunch. They only had enough strawberries for one salad and offered to split between the two of us, and adding kiwi. Delicious substitute. And the Balsamic glaze paired with the Honey Lemon Vinaigrette was an added bonus. Topped with grilled shrimp, this salad is a must try. The menu is not overwhelming and offers variety. Overall, we had a good experience. read more

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Great Anniversary dinner! Our waiter offered us complimentary champagne for our anniversary. We had the Fried Pimento Cheese Balls. They were really good, served with a pepper jelly. My husband enjoyed the seafood chowder which was a special. Both of our entrees were excellent. I had the grilled fish and he had shrimp & grits. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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Years later, Eliza is still a gem that keeps shining brighter. While they are no longer offer brunch here, their lunch and dinners continue to be on point. Last night, we went for their annually themed Reveillon dinner. This is a limited price fixe menu ($48) with excellent options. I chose the turtle soup, leaving the sherry sauce off, and it was so tasty. It had a lot of different flavors, and offered something a little different. The other starter option was their Brussels sprouts dish, and I tried a taste of that. They were cooked to perfection, not too soft, not still crunchy. Everyone loved those. For my main, I chose the shrimp and risotto with sauteed arugula. It was again, full of flavor, and very filling. The ship were easy to eat. The strip steak looked absolutely amazing, and everyone finished theirs off. The dessert was a gingerbread cake with a light icing on crushed peppermint. Beautiful and really fresh and light. Of course, the service was absolutely amazing. We felt very comfortable and never rushed. Also, for their being voted one of the top 25 restaurants in BR, they have 25 cent French 75s for a limited time (limited 2 per person). My friends got those while I opted for a crisp glass of bubbles. The value and experience of this meal was so great. I need to come back again soon to try some of their new items. read more

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Food was impressive and impeccable. Always outstanding!! The service was great and although a small restaurant it is quaint for date night or just getting together with friends. read more

Eliza's restaurant and bar is quaint and relaxing. We went right at opening on a Saturday. I could unfortunately smell a strong bleach scent. I love that the restaurant was cleaned but just be warned if you go at opening you might be smelling the cleaning products. Our service was absolutely excellent! My husband and I split our food and they did it for us. The soup was good, I was just hoping for a more thicker cheese soup. The salad was light and fresh. The burger was very good. Overall, I will be back for another burger. Just not right at opening. read more

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Small restaurant that is delicious. Perfect for lunch or dinner. If you work in 70809 it's a great place to bring clients for lunch. Patio was added during COVID. Great place to eat when it's not too hot. Especially for dinner! I've been countless times and service has always been wonderful. Had appetizers be slow once and they comped them (we didn't even complain). read more

The food was overall really good! The menu has variety as well. our servers were nice, and the drinks were good! read more

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I return to my hometown (BR) every year with my wife of 48 years. We always have dinner at Eliza's at least once. This year we had a family group made up of of 4 rowdy and loud but harmless and hungry young adults. We were served delicious food and drink by our great and patient server, Ethan. It was a fun and meaningful time that we will remember for many years. Thank You Eliza's for this memorable event! read more

Good every time we go!Try the pimento cheese balls appetizers! Excellent! Fresh fish, and southern style vegetables are also a good choice

Updated review: we came back 5 years later and WOW. Eliza procures their ingredients locally, and it truly shows. This is THE date spot in Baton Rouge, and I can't believe I've been sleeping on them for years. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and the ambiance is great for both. The staff here is so attentive and friendly. Summer was amazing and deserves a raise. Let's talk food: The eggplant appetizer was so refreshing and flavorful!! That pesto will be in my dreams tonight. The watermelon gimlet is a new favorite. Great balance of flavors! The gumbo ya ya was a delight. Great roux color, and I will stan any restaurant that gives me popcorn rice. Good rice to juice ratio. Can't wait to come back in the winter to get my cozy gumbo vibes. read more

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Service good-our server made suggestions and attended to our concerns. To be a pricey restaurant it is situated in like a strip mall ( outdoor seating available-but looks like a mom and pop type indoors. Margarita is good but tiny for $14 dollars. Lemon Icebox pie frozen. Filet was ordered medium but came out well dine and charred ( server got us another one). Crispy potatoes tasty. Rabbit pasta was good-tomato taste. Crab cakes were decent topping gave them flavor-grits typical. Nice server gave us the option to substitute . Probably won't return next visit-server was the best part of the visit. read more

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Had an early dinner at Eliza's. The service was friendly and prompt. The food was fresh and menu was thoughtful toward fresh local ingredients. Great wine and cocktails selection too. The atmosphere was inviting as well. We had an excellent dinner and will be back. read more

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Big-time foodie here. But this was a hard review for me. Soft-shell crab with gnocchi was good, but could have done without the mushrooms. Chicken Marsala has mushrooms, not seafood. Hard pass. Second negative comment: flourless chocolate cake? No...just no. Everything else was amazing! Highly recommend the grilled Gulf fish and lemon icebox pie! Cheers! read more

Food was delicious, very fresh and well prepared. Flavors and textures popped in my mouth. Service excellent and friendly. Very quick. Nice cozy intimate atmosphere. Wish it was a lil cheaper but feel it was worth it. Also would have been nice to have some complementary bread. read more

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I can't rave enough about Eliza. The restaurant accepted our last minute reservation and we arrived to find our table ready. Our server was fantastic. She knew the menu intimately and was able to advise us about dishes that were safe for our dietary needs. Eliza's chef was able to make our dishes gluten free, prepared in a dedicated fryer. We enjoyed the fried green tomatoes and I'm telling you, they were the best I've ever had! Each dish was delicious and beautifully presented. Highly recommended for service, ambiance and tasty, authentic southern cuisine. read more

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I visited for lunch and was disappointed in the menu options. I didn't see any of the items that reviewers posted. The waitress informed me that they had changed their menu in October. Unfortunately none of the new items appealed to me. I ended up getting the skillet cornbread which was VERY dry!! ( please go to Cecelia Creole Bistro for theirs) The butter that came with it was good but didn't help with the dryness. The fried fish appetizer was good. Make sure you look at the new menu before going. read more

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YES, YES, AND YES! I drove an hour from New Orleans to get here and it was 10000% worth it. Eliza is such a beautiful restaurant with great natural lighting, a relaxing vibe, delicious drinks, and fabulous food. We got the Grilled Gulf Fish (served with spinach and mushroom risotto, castelines olive oil, and fleur de sel) and Fried Chicken Sandwich (served with mornay sauce, coleslaw, and hand cut fries). The gulf fish the day we went was swordfish, which is one of my favorites. I absolutely LOVED this dish. The chicken sandwich was also delicious and such a generous size! There is no doubt that I'll be back here. read more

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I absolutely recommend Eliza's. The dining area is not very big so make reservations. There's outside seating as well. The parking lot was large but there weren't many parking spots available close to the restaurant. On with it. Let's say our experience was a very good one. Host and server was very informative and professional. Hubby says he would describe the food as delicious and elevated. We had the Blue Crab Dip, Pork Chop, Rabbit Ragu and Carrot Cake. All of it was very very good. Temperature, flavor and presentation was on point. Rabbit Ragu taste like there was lemongrass in it. If it did or it didn't, it was delectable. The vegetable of the day was butter bean's and that was good too. I do want to return to try the other items on the menu. read more

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The food was delicious and the service was above and beyond! We had an excellent experience read more

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Stopped in for a last minute lunch. One of us has a gluten allergy. They have corn based batter gluten free fried seafood! Not a shared fryer either! It was cooked to perfection but could have used a bit more seasoning for our tastes. Ate it too quickly to take a pic. Staff was very knowledgeable of gluten free options which is always appreciated when people take it seriously. read more

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I went for the fried chicken on the LUNCH MENU but they no longer a lunch menu nor the fried chicken. I added a photo of the only menu they have now. I gave 4 stars because I had to wait for someone to greet me and seat me in a almost empty restaurant and because they also don't have sweet tea which is a staple in the south, also not offering a lunch menu or lunch special. I ordered a fruit punch to drink and the appetizer Shrimp Remoulade over fried green tomatoes. 3 thin slices of fried green tomatoes and each topped with a grilled shrimp then all is topped with micro greens and Remoulade sauce, $13 for 3. read more

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Eliza had some great food, and the staff was so kind & attentive! I really enjoyed the class of Chardonnay I got, along with the Cheese Plate! I was disappointed, however, that they first served us the Cheese Plate without pecans or raisins. When we addressed this with our server, she came over with a dish of pecans but informed us they were out of raisins. I wish we would've been informed before-hand that they were out of raisins before we were just given the dish without them. Additionally, the Grilled Gulf Fish with the spinach & mushroom risotto was delicious! I really loved the fish and the risotto. It did take us about 45 minutes to get our entrees though--We had a reservation for 6:30, and didn't end up leaving until after 9:00pm. I really liked the food and service, there were just a few mishaps while I was there. I want to come back soon for brunch! read more

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Top left: seafood platter of crab cakes, fried shrimp, fried catfish, fries. Top right: Shrimp and stone grits (My favorite) Bottom left: Juicy glazed porkchop with grits and red beans. Bottom right: Hamburger with crunchy potatoes. Salad. Tuna dip, fried green tomatoes. Overall, I enjoyed the buttday dinner and I will definitely be back! read more

The food wasn't bad but for the price I expected much better. I had the fried seafood sampler platter. It was anything special and had the same quality as a fast food place. Unfortunately, at a premium price. read more

Server was amazing. Food was way over priced and...yeah. We got the seafood platter at 35. The oysters tasted off. The catfish had NO flavor. There was no seasoning on the fish or the breading. The fried shrimp was the same. Wouldn't go back. It's not hard to at least add salt. read more

Eliza has some great food! The best thing about it, especially for my wife, is that a lot of the dishes are GLUTEN FREE! It's tough finding gluten free options, especially here in LA. She loved the crab cakes and corn. The fried catfish and crawfish etouffee were very tasty as well. Though pricey, Eliza offers a lot of tasty options. It is worth it! Great way to spend a fun Friday evening. read more

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Wow. How am I just finding Eliza?! Husband and I went here for his birthday lunch a couple days ago and were both impressed with the ambience, service, and food. Mandatory masks in East Baton Rouge Parish currently (thanks to COVID), so we complied as did all the workers. Quite the rainy day outside, but still all the tables (every other table per social distancing) were full while we dined. No wait though as their service was quite efficient. The menu options are one of a kind. They use local farmers for produce, and handmade sauces, pestos, etc. Prices reflect this, but still, worth every penny. We started with cocktails. Watermelon Basil Mohito on rocks for me; Lagavulin scotch neat for the hubs. For appetizer, we devoured the amazing Grilled Eggplant Napoleon. The homemade pecan pesto was scrumptious! I would have licked my plate clean had I not been judged by onlookers. Then for entree we shared the fried catfish over crawfish étouffée, and it was amazing. Truly, everything couldn't have been more perfect. Long story short, I ugh my recommend Eliza and cannot wait to return and try more delicious menu options. read more

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Celebrated graduation dinner with the family and had an amazing experience! I am gluten free and I had the crab cakes. Plenty of options for dietary restrictions. The server treated me to a free dessert to celebrate. Fast service and friendly staff! read more

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Beautiful spot with amazing food! All fried items are friend in cornmeal making it a safe bet for someone for needs to stay gluten free and avoid cross contamination! Our favorite items are the fried green tomatoes (served with shrimp, boiled egg, and rémoulade sauce!) and the catfish! Their fries are crispy and fresh, which makes my rating go up, fries are a must have with just about every meal. read more

My first time here. 225 magazines restaurant celebration led me here for dinner. The outside patio was perfect to enjoy dinner. Our waitress was great and well versed with the menu so she was able to provide great suggestions. The rain started so we relocated to the bar area to finish our wine where our server was able to finish waiting on us as she was also the bartender. We would have never known because she was so on top of things while we were outside! Amazing service! Great food! Nice wine menu! read more

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I went here for a Galentine day brunch and it was 10/10! The service was absolutely amazing I never once had to ask my waitress for a drink refill because she was on it. The food is VERY reasonably priced I had a meal and a dessert for $25. Everything tasted phenomenal and you can tell they take their time with their food. The inside is small but it's very cute, I will definitely be back! read more

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Great food; sat at the bar and the bartender was super helpful with food and drink recommendations.

Exceptional Sunday brunch. Food and service were excellent. Favorites were the pimento cheese balls - could've eaten a dozen. Everything we had was great. read more

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Food is amazing, especially because it's all locally sourced! Service is great too! We sat outside, with some good jazz music over the speakers. It was overall a fun and yummy experience! read more

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New to town and was just exploring the restaurant scene. This place is cute inside but seems like more of a family spot. I sat at the bar but was the only one. I got the pan seared soft shell crab which was solid. Thought it'd be a little heavier on the crab side, but the meal tasted good. Would maybe go back if other options were exhausted. read more

Eliza Restaurant & Bar - Pan seared soft shell crab - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

We are in love with the lemon ice box pie we had for dessert! Seriously considered getting one to go but has to stop ourselves! Whole meal was great: spinach & crawfish dip for appetizer, bbq rubbed redfish and crab cakes for dessert. The corn with both entrees was delicious, fries that came with crab cakes weren't anything special. Our waiter checked on us frequently & was very friendly. I think it helps that we were there early around 5 pm. Minus 1 star just because entrees are pretty pricey for a restaurant in a strip mall (but everything was delicious!). read more

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Great atmosphere and the burger and fries were impressive. I plan to explore this gem more in the future. The first impression was a good one though. FYI: They have a creole mustard that is unlike any sauce you've ever had. read more

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