Delicious food. Great place for lunch. Crab and Brie soup was spot on. So tasty. The coconut chicken salad was delicious too. Great service by Gavin. The ambiance was perfect for a girls day lunch. read more

Went there two days in a row after trying the chargrilled oysters topped with crabmeat! The Thai pasta dish was amazing as well! Service is great although a bit slower around lunch time. Probably finna by my go to spot in BR! read more

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This place is so good!! I have been wanting to come to this restaurant for a while, and it did not disappoint. We went for lunch. They gave us fresh bread and butter which was amazing! We each got the crab and Brie soup which was super creamy and delicious. I got the soup and small salad combo and chose the Napa salad. This salad was very refreshing and the basil vinaigrette dressing was so good!! We also got the chicken addiction sandwich which was great. The chicken was very juicy and cooked perfectly! Our waiter was very attentive, and our food came out pretty quickly. We sat outside for lunch which was nice. We will be back and I can't wait to try this place for dinner! read more

French Market Bistro - Napa Salad (small) - French Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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The lamb was wonderful!!! We celebrated a birthday with style!! The service was perfect with a surprise birthday treat! read more

Make a reservation. Met our friends for a midweek dinner on the way to New Orleans. This place was packed! Lucky to find a parking spot. So glad that they were able to book a reservation a couple of days earlier. Surprised at how warm and cozy the French Market Bistro feels even though it occupies a large part of a strip shopping center. Our friends are regulars here and I can see why. Great service. Delicious food. So cute and cozy. Started with the warm house bread and the fried asparagus. The bread was crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. So good. Dip the asparagus in the homemade blue cheese dressing. Yum!! I was in the mood for duck after reading the reviews. The Duck Michael served with a blackberry sauce was delicious. Actually needed an extra side of the blackberry sauce it was that good. Traded the garlic mashed potatoes for a side of Parmesan grits which paired nicely with the duck. My hubby had the roasted vegetable pizza. It must have been good because he polished off the whole pie!! Our friends had the choice cut filet mignon with Fleur-de-sel butter and the sea bass special with a side of asparagus. Great choice for dinner in Baton Rouge, but make sure to make a reservation. read more

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Ordered the Focaccia Pizza from the menu. The food was semi-cold. I did not enjoy it at all. My wife's food was fair, but nothing to brag about. Definitely not worth the price. Maybe it was the dishes that we ordered, but neither of us were impressed. The service was nice. read more

Celebrated our 16th anniversary here! We had never been! Loved the ambiance! Service was spectacular. Food was delicious and dessert was great! Loved the complimentary champagne toast! read more

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French Marker Bistro is even a great option for take out! Their lunch pizzas, salads, and sandwiches are all excellent choices for a good lunch option at home. You usually get your food between 20 to 25 minutes from calling in your order. read more

French Market Bistro - Fried Shrimp PoBoy with fries. I always ask for their ranch to dip the fries in! - French Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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French Market Bistro is a must! Everything is wonderful. The food is fresh and delicious with nice presentation. The ambiance of this restaurant is one of my favorite things about it. It's a perfect date night, birthday or anniversary celebration or whatever experience you would like restaurants. Tonight, our server was Hayden and the service was on point. The bartender made a perfect blueberry mojito. I've been here several times and have never been disappointed. Reservations are not required but if you are really looking forward to eating here I would recommend making one. read more

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Good place for lunch. Interesting menu and nice atmosphere. Service was great!!! We were gathering with a few friends to visit and felt like we were welcome to visit and did not feel rushed at all read more

The food! The ambience! AND The staff did not miss! Perfection. French Market Bistro is a hidden gem! read more

French Market Bistro - French Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Wow! My family gave me a surprise birthday dinner here and I was blown away. The bread , drinks, steak everything so delish! The service was top notch. read more

The pork chop was horrible. Tough and flavorless within with only little seasoning on top. Grits were over salty in areas. Disappointed as the other things were good minus dessert. Which was supposed to be nutter butter brûlée but came out lemon blueberry. Let us know so we can have an option instead of bringing us the wrong thing. The brûlée was also not done right. The top was too burnt and the custard too thick. The char oysters were fantastic. The Caesar was well balanced and delightful. The prosciutto pizza was also good as the goat cheese was mild and mixed well. Do love they have quite a few non alcoholic choices which is nice to have options. Would possibly give another chance as the quality is there. read more

The food is super. Amazing service. Drink selection is vast. Always a splendid date night there.

When I say this place is a hidden gem it, it is a hidden gem. Ducked off of Highland flush in a cute lil strip mall is a restaurant with great ambiance and TOP TIER service. We had an early evening reservation (5:30) as at 5 the entire menu is available to order from. It was a party of 9. The tempura asparagus 10/10 Crab cake 8/10 - I prefer a crab cake with out breading Spinach dip - was good I mean it's spinach dip Seared tuna -10/10 per the group The shrimp appetizer -6/10 the fried shrimp weren't seasoned that well and they skimmed on the sauce Entrees I personally ordered the redfish on cedar but I asked that it be blackened and topped with shrimp 12/10 the creamed spinach was made with love. I had a black berry margarita that was a 2/10 but who needs to drink when the food is so good. A couple others had the filet and ribeye and said they were great Plenty dessert to choose from I am definitely going back read more

French Market Bistro is the sister restaurant to Mansur's on the Boulevard. FMB is a little bit more casual, but the menus are almost identical and a little bit less expensive. That said, there are a couple of things on the FNB menu that aren't on Mansur's and vice versa, but the appetizer menu is almost identical. The service in both locations is exemplary. read more

Everything is great here! Good, service, ambiance is wonderful. I especially like the Thanksgiving dinner

Excellent choice for a casual dinner in BTR. Having visited BTR for years i had never gone to French Bistro but friends suggested it The restaurant has an extensive wine selection and a full menu of food. Not having many restaurants back home that offer a variety of fish we chose the redfish and tuna sashimi - both were so fantastic that we ate them before we remembered we had to take photos for our review . Redfish was served hot and cooked to perfection, and came with asparagus Fresh table bread comes as a courtesy and we shared a delicious wedge salad and a Louisiana Lust No doubt we will dine here again, I will remember to take entree photos before I dig in read more

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We enjoyed our meal and the service was good. I'm not a big reviewer but I confess I'm near the professional level of utilizing the Yelp reviewer system. Most reviews are make it or break it for us. If it's a 4, 5 rating we'll give a place a try. On the other hand if it's 3 or less we aren't even going to bother. That may not be fair if they once had bad scores but have been stellar in the last year but it's better than random guessing. read more

Always delicious food! Best grilled oysters in town! The most professional servers! Private tables in quiet areas. The place to go to enjoy a dinner. read more

French Market Bistro is a favorite for a nice lunch out. It's so nice and the service is always very good. From soup to salad to appetizers and entrees, everything is such high quality. read more

Hands down the worst steak I've ever been served, and at $50 for ribeye and side I won't step foot back in this place. Steak was overcooked to medium, not medium rare as ordered. I can get over that, but it was tough, minimal marbling, and no crust on the steak. Nothing else we had at the table was anything to write home about as well. Really wanted to love this place. read more

French Market Bistro - Ribeye - French Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Did a birthday dinner at the French Market Bistro mid-week and the place was busy - a good sign if you ask me! Service starts with warm bread and butter. I had the Ground Beef Cannelloni, a very flavorful dish, full of spinach, cheese and meat. Sauce is on point, not too chunky - covered in cheese. Linens on the table with beautiful wooden accents give a very warm and inviting experience. read more

TLDR: Looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion? Look no further - you won't regret it and your taste buds will thank you! Pro-tip: Be sure to call ahead for a reservation. You'll find that there are plenty of seats available if there's a home LSU football game! I've been wanted to go to French Market Bistro after a colleague mentioned it to me. If you're not familiar with East Baton Rouge, the restaurant is tucked away in a shopping center on Highland Road. The exterior is very unassuming, but the inside of the restaurant is somehow cozy, classy, and modern at the same time. You know walking in that you're going to get a good meal. Service: Our waitress, Kae, was amazing. She was knowledgeable, kind, and super patient with us on our first trip to French Market Bistro. She flawlessly let us know what the specials were and was able to advise on drink, appetizer, and entree choices. Food: Ah-mazing! Literally everything we ate was delicious (including the fresh table bread), but not overly filling. I don't often order an app and a dessert, but I somehow found a way to do it (planning ahead and saving half of my dinner to go). My husband and I split the Firecracker Shrimp and a cup of the Cream of Brie & Crabmeat soup - we eagerly finished both and maybe argued about the last shrimp. For entrees, my man ordered one of the fish specials and I had the Seafood Pasta Romano (which I was told was large, thus I planned to eat only half). We basically ate in silence because everything was so tasty. We finished with a slice of Louisiana Lust, which was clearly freshly made and hot out of the oven. For a more upscale restaurant, the prices were reasonable. I wouldn't go here every week (my taste buds would love it, but my bank account would not), but for definitely for special occasions! Honestly, I think this is the best food I've had in Baton Rouge! read more

This bistro has stood the test of time. Consistently and impeccably run. The food remains one of the top in the city. Service remains top in the city. Cocktails professionally made by some of the friendliest bartenders in the area. Anytime you pass by Baton Rouge or staying, this romantic polished bistro is a sure bet. read more

Good for dining in but don't do the takeout. Same charge as if dining in and the portions and quality of the same menu items were nothing like the dining in experience. They have good food. read more

Food was pricey and not very good. We sent our steak back. Was over cooked . The place was very cute and very busy.

This is a cute little spot in a busy shopping center off of Highland Road in BR. I've only been a few times but this is definitely a place where happy hour could very easily turn into dinner. They have a great wine list, delicious and reasonably priced cocktails, and the smells coming out of the kitchen are intoxicating so it's hard to say no to a nibble with your beverage of choice. I've really been into cucumber cocktails lately so my favorites are the Spa Martini and the Cucumber Martini with St. Germain. Super refreshing! For happy hour or dinner, I highly recommend beginning with their charbroiled oysters as they are cooked perfectly and are full of golden buttery cheesy goodness. The last time we were there, they also had a crab flatbread (Piccolo Supremo) that was AMAZING. Crab, lightly cheesed with Burrata, topped with sun dried tomatoes and basil. So light, tons of crab flavor. Would order every time it's on the menu, easily. With that, the oysters, and a lovely wedge salad, we made a full meal of it (along with a few glasses of wine). Can't wait to go back! read more

French Market Bistro - Crab Focaccia Pizza - French Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Absolutely the very best service and outstanding food. Casual, yet upscale, atmosphere. The perfect local neighborhood restaurant.

I ordered the Taste of Louisiana. It's absolutely delicious. I don't normally order fried foods, but the breading is crispy, seasoned well, and fried to perfection. My beverage isn't weak. The atmosphere is very classy. I like this place a lot. read more

I have a new favorite restaurant to add to my BR faves!! We went to French Market Bistro the other night for my graduation dinner, and it was the best experience! From the service, to the ambience, and the food, everything was perfect. The oysters were the BEST. Raw oysters are usually my favorite, but the chargrilled ones were some of the best I've ever had. The whole menu had so many delicious options, it was so hard to choose. I settled on the cream of brie & crabmeat soup with the taste of Louisiana fried seafood plate--both of which were phenomenal. I can't wait until the next time I can make it back here. read more

Every time we go, we leave satisfied. The food is to die for - you can't order wrong. Service is always top notch and it's got such a great atmosphere for date night. read more

Oh darlings look no further this is the place that has the best chargrilled oysters in Baton Rouge. It's also a great place to celebrate any occasion with close family/friends. The service is amazing and the the food is delicious. They also cater to kids and they have a great selection on the kids menu. I always like to start out with an order of their delicious chargrilled oysters and don't forget to squeeze that lemon on them it brings all the flavors together. They are served with small loaf of bread (I usually ask for an extra one) that way you can soak up the buttery goodness that's left behind after savor the oyster. I also like the small details they do as in the fluer de lis that's stamped on the butter that is served to you before the main course. I usually order a fish dish but this time I was in the mood for a steak. I ordered the 9 oz fillet mignon (7 would have been better serving for me) I request it to be cooked medium rare plus and it was cooked to perfection and was super flavorful. It came with lobster that was served with a side of melted butter over mash potatoes and asparagus. For my kiddo he was in the mood for pasta so we ordered the butter pasta and it was a great portion size and so rich and delicious. To end dinner we decided to order the Mississippi Mud Pie it was very rich and for me it was just too much chocolate but for my son it was two thumbs up delicious. read more

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The spinach and artichoke dip is incredible!! We split the warm crawfish salad and it was perfect! Delicious as always!!! read more

French Market Bistro - Warm crawfish salad - French Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Amazing service and food is delightful. Ambiance is great!! The crab and Brie soup is to die for read more

I feel like we ordered wrong. We got basic stuff, a steak and a pasta. I think if we had gotten some fish items we would've enjoyed it more. Still, a good steak and a good pasta should be staples on your menu and although they weren't bad I could say that they were just meh. Will give this place another try but if we are rating what we ordered, it was just okay. Nothing special. read more

Fine dining and delicious. I am extremely picky about my chargrilled oysters and FMB's get 5 stars. The steaks are good, but if you really want to leave satisfied order the fish special - it doesn't matter what it is, it's ALWAYS spectacular. The bartender, Brooklyn, is really sweet and attentive as well! read more

French Market Bistro - Oysters Bienville - French Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Food always tastes great no matter what and doesn't leave me feeling yuck after. The service is attentive.

Beautiful decor and nice layout. Service was good as well. But the food is subpar considering the pricing. Not to mention a manager arguing why a dish was sent back. You can spend half as much for far tastier and heartier fare. Avoid read more

French Market Bistro is a great place if you are looking for a more upscale dining experience. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is classy yet relaxed. We got the crabmeat cannoli, which was very tasty and filled with a lot of crabmeat. The taste of Louisiana was also good. All the fried seafood had good flavor except the fish. I don't know why, but the fish had a strange taste to it. I probably would get something different next time, and I know there are other good things on the menu. Solid place that I will be coming back to! read more

French Market Bistro - Crabmeat Cannoli - French Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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