The food was fantastic. I had the fried green tomato BLT. I also tried the boudin balls, collard…read moregreens, and sweet potato soufflé of others at the table. The flavors were reminiscent of my family recipes. The batter on the fried green tomatoes was perfect. The service deserves its own paragraph. Our server was Mila (sp?). Her attention to detail and attentiveness to our experience was top 10 among all my international and domestic dining experiences. We had our 18 month old daughter with us and she made us feel welcomed and was attentive to the experience of our child as well. I highly recommend her table if you are fortunate enough to experience her excellent service. The atmosphere is true to its bistro title. Cozy, intimate and well designed. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in Baton Rouge. I was here visiting family. San Francisco Bay Area is home.

Went to Cecelia for Restaurant week…read more Been multiple times in the past. Food is ALWAYS good. Never disappointed. We even looked up the chef because of how good it is. The reason for 4 stars is because it can get a little noisy. It's an old building and if there's an event happening upstairs, you will hear all the foot steps. The bathroom wasn't exactly the cleanest either. No complaints on service.

The Gregory is a classy restaurant and bar located on the ground floor of the Warermark Hotel on…read moreThird Street in Downtown Baton Rouge. This is a historic building that was once a bank, and it retains its historic murals as well as other features. It's definitely a place to take someone visiting or whom you would like to impress! The menu likewise is impressive, it's created by serious chefs. It includes everything from a simple burger to some fine steaks. I tend to go for the appetizers and small plates. However, they also have some quality seafood as well as Cajun specialties (including a good gumbo). There are regular specials, and the "Soup of the Moment" is also worth trying. They have particularly good charcuterie boards! The service is also great, the staff are dressed all in black, and there are white tablecloths. It's a near fine dine, but not as stuffy as one might expect. Definitely a place worth trying in Downtown Baton Rouge!

Charmaine, our server, was the perfect combination of friendly, professional, and genuinely…read morewelcoming. She made our evening special by answering all of our menu questions, chatting with us, and even sharing the fascinating history of the building when I asked. The food and drinks were exceptional beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, with thoughtfully balanced flavor profiles in every bite and sip. After a long day of travel, this was exactly the top-notch dining experience we needed. A memorable evening from start to finish. Highly recommend!

The food is ALWAYS fantastic! When we have the chance to go, we always do! We live 5 hours away and…read moreplan trips around getting to eat here as often as possible! Hunter was our server this time and although the service is always amazing, he outdid himself! We had a party of 10 with appetizers, food orders, and desserts! We also ordered food to go to bring back home with us! He did an outstanding job taking care of us! There is nothing on the menu that's not amazing! Love this place!!!

came on a tuesday night and thought there would be no wait - we were told 1 hour for 5 adults and 2…read morekids! it ended up being a 15 minute wait. super friendly and chatty waiter! got the natchitoches meat pie with the red beans and rice as my side. i honestly thought it would be a small pie but it's a hand held pie (similar to an empanada) it was very good - the crust was flakey and buttery and paired well with the meats inside! love the salad! it had such a unique dressing. would come back again!!

Downtown Seafood is one of those little hole-in-the-wall local places that you should know about…read more It's right on Third Street just a few doors north of Town Square on North Blvd. It has an unassuming storefront right by an Irish Bar. The inside is clean, simple, and contemporary. But the main thing about this place is the food, it's pretty special. The food isn't special because it's fancy, in fact it's pretty simple. It's definitely homestyle, and super fresh. It's freshly made to order, and your order will come out quickly. As the name would suggest, they have seafood, both fried and grilled. It can come on bread or without bread. All are good choices. It's piping hot and delicious, and can come with a variety of sides, fries, onion rings, even sweet potato fries. These are all tasty and freshly made. Usually one can get a combo with one's sandwich, which includes fries and a drink. This is nicely priced. However, in addition to the seafood, they make a really good burger. Again, the freshness and simplicity make it special. It's also a great value! Then there are the salads and plates. Something for everyone! Drop in and see what the Downtown lunch crowd has been enjoying, odds are you'll like it too...

Good, inexpensive place to eat downtown right outside the Shaw Center. I got a cheeseburger and…read morefries and both were good. The fires were well seasoned and the burger was toasted after assembled which smashed it down in a delicious way! The staff were all super nice and kept the place clean as people came and went.

We are back after5 years and we are happy to report that Cocha is thriving!!!!…read more We were hoping that the grilled Parmesan coated oysters were on the menu but they weren't However, it gave us an opportunity to explore the menu and we were thankful we did. For appetizers, we had the cachapas with pork which were delicious. Recommended app for sure! My wife had an Indian curry with cabbage, purple rice, chick peas and spinach-wow!!!!!! Probably the creamiest tasting curry ever! You could add a protein but wifey went with the vegetarian option and it was great! It wasn't perfect bc there were some chick peas that weren't cooked all the way and were crunchy I went with the mussels in a pesto cream sauce with potatoes and it was sooooo delicious!!! Again not perfect as some mussels had that sandy/gritty taste which I didn't like it most of the them were fine. The ambience here is great! The owner really has thought out every detail to make sure you have an amazing experience. From the decor, music, staff-you can tell there was a a lot of thought, care and love put into it. Our server was very attentive and made great recommendations. Ima Florida boy through and through, but anytime I'm in Louisiana, I will definitely make it a point to stop in for another great food adventure!!!

This dinner was AMAZING! Not a single dish was disappointing. The drinks (not photographed) were…read morealso absolutely to die for. The ambiance in this place for dinner is unmatched. My favorite dish was the veggie lasagna, which is actually vegan too ;)

Shrimp and grits, Egg Bites and Grit bowl with bacon was our choice of breakfast. Macchiato and…read moreLatte Coffee was bland. Biscuits were pretty good. Nice group location, outdoor seating. Spacious and nice vibes. Service was good, our server was for personable. Definitely a good breakfast experience.

Togo cups and less than mediocre coffee. Not how coffee shop should be. Nice atmosphere but not…read morenice enough for me to enjoy poor flavor. Even went with a sweet turtle latte as to not have a bad taste and that wasn't sweet really but wasn't flavor profile either. Oh well.

The food was absolutely AMAZING! Legit the best place in this town. The Service was amazing…read moreeveryone was so friendly and helpful, they made the experience enjoyable and easy! It was my first time here and they truly were above and beyond the whole time, such amazing souls! I will definitely be coming back every-time I am in town.

Wow! Unbelievable food and efficient, friendly service…read more The portion sizes are very generous. Our young daughter ate all of her ribs. That's how we know the food is tasty. We loved the ambiance of the place. It felt like a barbecue joint.

Capitol City Grill was an amazing restaurant I just happened upon while I was downtown walking one…read moreday. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant. It was nice and open and full of light coming in the windows. There were a lot of people there on a Saturday. We ordered multiple things off the menu. We got their grilled pork chops which came with mashed potatoes and an amazing sauce. I got the pulled pork sandwich with their shoestring fries. Everything was amazing. It came out hot and fresh and delicious. I didn't have a single complaint. The service was also good and their staff was helpful and answered any questions we had. I know if I am looking for a good place to eat downtown where to come back to!

Please avoid this place…read more Went for Restaurant Week and was completely disappointed. Food was not good...grease bombs and burnt cake that wasn't worth the calories. We will never be going back. Ambiance: The real estate of this establishment is wasted on this restaurant. Beautiful downtown location with a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that look out at pretty foliage and the I-10 bridge. The interior? Dirty, cracking, grease splattered walls with dusty canvas paintings. Service: our waiter was very kind and attentive and should be working in a nicer establishment. The hostess was abrupt and lacked personality. Food: The Food at Capital City Grill has always been inconsistent at best erring on 'not great' but in an endearing way. Like leaning in to watching a terrible movie. You know it's a bad film, but you appreciate it because it's bad, which makes it almost good. Always felt this way about Capital City Grill until today. What we just had turned us off completely from ever returning.

Somewhere Neighborhood Bar is a chill neighborhood bar that we decided to make a quick stop for a…read moredrink as we were exploring the city. The service and drinks were good. I didn't stay long enough to try any of the food on the menu, but I was told they have amazing fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and boudin egg rolls.

Such a cute little place in Baton Rouge while I pass by. It was a Sunday so it was very quiet. But…read morethe bartender was great. She was kind and was able yo make me a really delicious mocktail. I did have some food as well. The waffle fries were amazing. Light and fluffy with a great flavor. The Boudin egg rolls were delicious. Great flavor not overly fried. I would say this late night dinner was a hit for me. It's a spacious place too. Big enough for any size party and very clean no dingy or anything.

Maybe because it's Friday night on a holiday weekend in a college town, but the atmosphere in theis…read moreBaton Rouge bistro is "kickin'"! Boudin balls and crawfish mac and cheese after 8 hours on I10...and the beers didn't hurt. Staff is friendly and enthusiastic, food and beers also top notch!

Chimes is a staple in Baton Rouge. I recently visited home and after helping my sister move into…read moreher dorm, I had to stop by. This place was around when I was in college a long time ago lol. And the food is still phenomenal and fresh. The margaritas are potent and tasty! It took about 45 minutes for us to get a table. A ton of people were there. We had a few drinks at the bar with pretty quick service. Once we were at our table, we ordered the fried alligator appetizer. I had the barbecue shrimp Poboy. I was only able to eat half of a half. It was so much food so I definitely had to take it home. This place is pretty affordable for seafood and Louisiana cooking. It did take some time for our food to come out, but it was very lively in the building. I put some pictures up of the decor in there. Pretty traditional for a Louisiana style restaurant. Definitely a good place to stop and get lunch or dinner! The parking has never been good, so be ready to walk if you can't find a spot in the lot near the restaurant.