River Rouge Kitchen &amp; Bar

(95 reviews)

0.8 mi

We chose Solera Bar & Tasting Room for the last BR restaurant week, in 2024. It was phenomenal. I…read morechose to have the wine pairing with my meal, and my partner had the margarita. Both good choices. Overall, the wine pairing was okay. I like the appetizer pairing of a nice light, white bubbly prosecco. The second was a classic red wine to pair with a steak. The last wine is where I was not impressed. It was a dessert wine that had a smell similar to a distilled whiskey. I took a sip and decided I rather another glass of prosecco. Shout out to the server who was accommodating and swapped out that glass for what I requested. He didn't have to, but he did! The food was mouth watering delicious. We started off with the sauteed shrimp and the piquillo peppers. THANK GOD the piquillo peppers are a Solera regular. I will be getting them again. The shrimp were just okay, nothing out of this world. Second course was the filet with polenta. It was absolutely delicious and packed with flavors that complimented each other well. Final course we had the rum bread pudding and the manchego cheesecake. The manchego cheese is definitely a rich and an acquiring flavor. Without the blueberry sauce, you would think its just a slab of cheese. The rum bread pudding was spectacular. I have never loved a rum sauce with my bread pudding, but the Solera one kept me wanting more. Overall and enjoyable experience, with a couple minor foods that lack the razzle dazzle of a 5 star review.

My friend and I LOVE apps and small plates. This is the perfect place. Also nothing here is above…read more40$ so it makes it even more enjoyable. We started with the special strawberry Basil daiquiri and it was small but it was a 9/10. We got the Brussels and they were amazing with the goat cheese. I wish they were less steamed and more crispy I guess ? 8/10 Surf and turf board was incredible. Everything on the board was amazing and it was only 35$ 10/10 Then we decided to get the chorizo flatbread. I was not a fan - but my friend said she loved it. The cheesecake was really good as well. The drinks were always on point. And we plan to come back and try different things next time. The staff was super friendly and great at clearing the table. The place was also super cute.

White sangria

Croquetas de Jamon

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Cochinillo (pork belly)

Blend

It was late and they were close to closing but the bartender, will I believe was his name, was so…read morehappy to have us. It was a group of 6 of us. We had multiple shots and cocktails during the 45-50 mins we were there. He even cut on some music for us to enjoy. My aperolz spritz was very good. I tried a tequila he recommended. The sazerac he made for my friend was really delicious.

This place is a gem. I returned multiple times while we were in town for business. Everything from…read morethe tasteful atmosphere to the service is what I have come to expect from a wine bar. If I had to nitpick, I'm not quite sure on their claim to having exceptional cuisine. It's nothing to get excited for, but that's just my opinion. To sum it up... apart from the great wine selection, positively the best Old Fashioned and Sazerac I have ever tasted. Kudos to the bartenders.

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Aperol spritz

The River Room

This is one of the longest standing bars in downtown Baton Rouge. They've survived all the…read morecraziness of the early 2020's and kept their name. Relaxed upscale atmosphere with fresh ingredient ingenious cocktails. Friendly staff that can even create something for you on the fly. The interior has exposed brick front wall, exposed wooden columns, and is tastefully decorated with old pictures of Johnny Cash and Frank Sinatra to give you that real home feel. There's a relatively long bar with barstools and comfortable lounge seating in the main room. There is a small patio outback for the beautiful days, and there's an upstairs (usually reserved for private parties) with its own bar and an overlook of the Mississippi River. They are open everyday and usually offer a seasonal cocktail menu for Christmas, Halloween etc. If you are downtown looking for a craft cocktail, this is a great place to sit back and enjoy a fresh ingredient cocktail.

Pearl was a doll and very welcoming. The Air conditioning was perfection!! (nice and cold in there)…read more Lots of fun drinks to try. Bathrooms were clean.

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Churchill's

If you're looking for a classier hole in the wall, this is your place. A more mature crowd, no fuss…read moreor ruckus at all. The music was amazing when I went, but I'm told it's not always the same. So maybe do your research. I'm from out of town so I'm not familiar with the local talent. There was no food to my knowledge. But the drinks were on point and the service was great. We ordered cognac French 75s and their champagne choice was in single serve bottles. So it was like we got a 2-4-1. They were out of a lot of cigars but it was a very busy night. Plus I think we made good choices. I'd absolutely go back and absolutely recommend it. I saw a few other reviews and honestly, I've been a bartender for over a decade at various venues and events. Never in my life have I had someone ask me for a cocktail onion. Lol wtf

Don't waste your time if you are visiting this place on game day. This is not the Churchill I knew…read moreyears ago. Expecting the LSU game and Southern University too be on the screen, was informed they are having technical issues. Also no ambiance of music after 5 pm on a weekday that I have visited. I am assuming this place caters too a late crowd. How does this place stay open with this type of service.

11/2/18. Friday night. In town for #3 LSU Football vs #1 Alabama Crimson Tide tomorrow in Death Valley! Love the paintings on the walls here

The new store Front.

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The Vintage

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.

Yogurt Parfait was sooooo good

Spacious seating

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Beignets and Cortado

Bin 77 Bistro & SideBar

Food even better than I expected. Beautiful presentation and comfortable atmosphere. The flatbread…read morewith steak and Gruyère was simply delicious and very filling. Blackened shrimp were the best I have had anywhere.

We always have excellent service (James twice now) and food/drink. Highly recommended.read more

An amazing conversation ambience

Tuscan chicken flatbread

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Steak flatbread

Pizza Art Wine

(84 reviews)

2.5 mi

Went during restaurant week and had a whole spread! The staff was very nice and attentive, and I…read morereally liked all the artwork around the room. I think their pizzas were amazing and highly recommend! I thought everything else was average. TOMATOES BASIL SOUP - typical, not amazing, not bad with croutons & fresh basili CAESAR - typical Caesar, nothing special Chopped romaine, garlic croutons, parmesan reggiano, caesar dressing CHUTNEY BRUSSELS SPROUTS - I liked this app better than the prosciutto which is super surprising. I don't usually like Brussel sprouts and I love prosciutto Oven roasted brussel, orange blossom honey glaze pistachio & goat chease APROSCIUTTO E MANGO - I was mildly disappointed in this cause I was thinking the mango flavor would be pretty prominent but it wasn't? savory prosciutto wrapped around creamy ricotta, sweet mango, and peppery arugula. Topped with crunchy pistachios, vibrant pesto, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. DI POLLO - also really liked this! Mozzarella, mushroom, blackened Chicken, red onion, Roasted red peppers DOLCE VITA - I liked this a lot! Burrata, Prosciutto Crudo, Arugula and Balsamic Glaze Desserts: CHOCOLATE FUDGE LAYER CAKE - tasty! Like the cake below, I just wish the chocolate flavor was stronger LIMONCELLO MASCARPONE - wasn't my favorite. I wish the lemon was stronger. Overall didn't think it had much flavor

My friends and I had a blast! We went for Galentine's! We…read moreordered the meatballs, salad and Brussels Sprouts! When I tell you the Brussels sprouts were amazing!!! 10//0 must try!! We tried several pizzas and the seafood pasta!! Also amazing! Blueberry lemon drop to accompany ! They have a patio where you can sit and listen to music and the inside was very nice with a bar and beautiful artwork hanging everywhere!! You can see where they make the pizza as well. Our server was very attentive and gave great recommendations! Service was excellent! Will be back!

BRUSSELS SPROUTS Oven roasted brussel, orange blossom honey glaze pistachio & goat chease

Chardonnay

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Expresso Martini

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

This was the best steak and dining experience I have had in Baton Rouge. Even on a busy…read moreValentine's Dah our server was attentive, the food was excellent and we weren't rushed through our meal.

Lafayette has no shortage of delicious restaurants to try but t my business partner decided he…read morewanted steak and off to Flemings we went The environment is typical steakhouse , well lit, clean and expansive. Our service was good and we ended up in one of the comfortable booths to discuss biz The restaurant will start you off with delicious bread with 2 spreads to go on it and we shared an appetizer of The wedge and beef carpaccio. The beef was extremely tender and easily a portion to be shared . The wedge was excellent with a homemade dressing that was one of the best i can remember. My entree was the seabass, it was good but next time I think i"ll go with the namesake- steak Overall, fleming's offers a nice environment for a relaxing and intimate dinner

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French Market Bistro

With a reservation, we arrived 20 minutes early and we were seated immediately. Our waitress was…read morefriendly and prompt with our service. The food was tasty and the temperature was perfect. Ambiance was great too. Lighting was just right, music. Not too crowded.

This is one of my Wife and I's go to restaurants in Baton Rouge. The food and service are always…read moregreat. For starters you can't go wrong with the Crab & Brie Soup, Sensation Salad or Lettuce Wedge. They have one of my favorite wedges. The sensation dressing with the almonds is always very light but tasty. 90% of the time I order the Bone-In Pork Chop which is typically served with grits/polenta. If I don't order the Pork Chop it's because their fish special sounded good. Recently I ordered the fish special and it consisted of either blackened triple tail or sea bass, I can't recall. The fish was topped with a white sauce, crab meat and was accompanied by green beans and grits. My Wife usually gets the Cedar Roasted Redfish with potatoes. Their desserts here are very good as well. We typically order the Cheesecake with strawberries. Their cheesecake has a layer which seems to be sour cream based on top, which is excellent.

Bistro Street Noodles: Shrimp, Chicken, Rice Noodle, Light Thai Sauce, Vegetable Julienne & Fresh Cilantro

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Parrain's Seafood

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.

Vibrant bar scene

Blackjack oysters....OMG

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Hushpuppy

Bin 77 Bistro & SideBar

Food even better than I expected. Beautiful presentation and comfortable atmosphere. The flatbread…read morewith steak and Gruyère was simply delicious and very filling. Blackened shrimp were the best I have had anywhere.

We always have excellent service (James twice now) and food/drink. Highly recommended.read more

An amazing conversation ambience

Tuscan chicken flatbread

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Steak flatbread

French Market Bistro

With a reservation, we arrived 20 minutes early and we were seated immediately. Our waitress was…read morefriendly and prompt with our service. The food was tasty and the temperature was perfect. Ambiance was great too. Lighting was just right, music. Not too crowded.

This is one of my Wife and I's go to restaurants in Baton Rouge. The food and service are always…read moregreat. For starters you can't go wrong with the Crab & Brie Soup, Sensation Salad or Lettuce Wedge. They have one of my favorite wedges. The sensation dressing with the almonds is always very light but tasty. 90% of the time I order the Bone-In Pork Chop which is typically served with grits/polenta. If I don't order the Pork Chop it's because their fish special sounded good. Recently I ordered the fish special and it consisted of either blackened triple tail or sea bass, I can't recall. The fish was topped with a white sauce, crab meat and was accompanied by green beans and grits. My Wife usually gets the Cedar Roasted Redfish with potatoes. Their desserts here are very good as well. We typically order the Cheesecake with strawberries. Their cheesecake has a layer which seems to be sour cream based on top, which is excellent.

Bistro Street Noodles: Shrimp, Chicken, Rice Noodle, Light Thai Sauce, Vegetable Julienne & Fresh Cilantro

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Pink Agave

3.9

(52 reviews)

3.1 mi

After driving around for awhile we decided to stop here as my daughter is a student at LSU…read morecurrently and said I would like it. I decided on the triple threat enchiladas with chicken topped with green chile sauce and two side of beans. I received one with cheese for some reason but no worries was told there was a different kitchen crew tonight. My Mom ordered shrimp fajitas and "lil mama" ordered the quesabirria tacos. No complaints as our waitress kept checking on us and the place was crowded at all nor overly noisy. The place was dimly lit and restaurant and restrooms were clean. The food was seasoned ok. Just your typical local college restaurant fare.

My server was very nice, and the establishment is very appealing to the eye. I had the Bougie Bitch…read morecocktail to start, and it very good, fruity and had just the right amount of kick to it. I also ordered the Threes A Crowd combo of grilled shrimp tacos and had the rice and French fries as my sides. The tacos were a smedium size, which was appropriate for the special that was running but my shrimp tacos were not included. Overall it was a nice experience.

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Superior Grill Highland

Love superior grill. The tortilla soup is my favorite and husband loves the spicy margaritas!…read moreHighland location is our favorite but government is good too!

Always good food. Always consistent. Always friendly. Austin is the favorite and preferred…read morewaiter for our family. He is always prompt and ready to help. Never have to worry about a refill on drinks, chips, or salsa. Lunch menu has a wide selection and is always filling. Only wish they would add flautas to the menu.

Lunch Special: Cheese and Beef Enchiladas with a Taco.

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It was about to rain.

Rocca Pizzeria

I'm not from Baton Rouge but visit quite often, and when here I always go to Rocca…read more With regard to the food, everything that I've had has been really good. I'm typically a creature of habit and hate experimenting when I'm hungry, but I've definitely ventured out of my comfort zone with trying different items, and have not been disappointed thus far. The waitstaff are pleasant, friendly, and accommodating. As other reviewers have said, the atmosphere is comfortable and inviting. The place tends to get crowded at peak times, so reservations have proven to be a good idea. I've also noticed that take-out is a popular option as well.

The menu is pretty good. I'd def recommend visiting during happy hour so you can get more bang for…read moreyour buck. I always get great service when I go. Nice place to eat and typically very clean and upbeat. The new vodka sandwich is amazevballs

Rocca Burger

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