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.

Fantastic drinks and small plates! The bar and dining areas are amazing and tastefully decorated…read more The staff were next level- very welcoming and knowledgeable.

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.

I saw a roach on the floor while i was eating my hummus. Hummus was great... roaches? Not so much.read more

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.

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.

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.

An amazing breakfast and ambience with tunes of jazzy vibes. Real food !! I had the Savoury Beignet…read morewith gravy and poached egg over arugula. Amazing !! My daughter had Egg Bite Biscuit that was an egg and bacon biscuit, so good! Coffee is another 5 stars! Staff are pleasant and efficient. There is heart in food, hospitality and vibes!

Lived in the BR area for years and haven't yet tried this. Had a friend playing music so decided to…read morecome by. When we arrived we asked where we needed to go, the hostess sent us over to the Sidebar. This is where it gets a small bit confusing. Noone to greet you, even stopped next to a floor manager, who didn't have much to say. We just took a table, wasn't sure what ones were available. Im sorry to the server if we messed you up. She was fantastic, but could tell she had a lot going on. She was also helping at the bar. I was pleased with the food. Im definitely going to be back for the Steak Flatbread, it was well balanced and filling. Husband had Steak Frites, we were not very adventurous this trip. But will be back again. Ending the night with some Bread Pudding, a little sweet and a touch of tart from the blueberries. The night turned around, with all the thanks for our server Ally T, she was the best

Waited years to try Solera's only for it to close the month before I was ready. This place is also…read moreknown for its small plates and was no disappointment. The lamb lollipops are a must!

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!

Stopped by for restaurant week, and learned that it's best to make a reservation for Fridays. We…read morearrived around 5:30, and were asked if we had a reservation. I looked around and saw that all of the tables inside were reserved and we were lucky enough to be seated on the patio, where there were also a good number of tables reserved. It wasn't too bad being outside because they had some space heaters, and the table we were at had a nice view of the sunset. There was also live music, which to us was a huge plus. Our server was Chloe, and she was great! Attentive enough that we never had to wait for anything, and very pleasant. We started with a mule for me and an espresso martini for my friend. She says it's one of the best, if not the best, espresso martini she has had in Baton Rouge. My mule was the just strong enough to hit the spot. As far as our food goes, we loved how fresh the bruschetta tasted and how the meatballs practically melted in your mouth. My friend preferred the Lil Peppa because she liked their red sauce a lot and I preferred the salsiccia con potate (mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted potatoes and rosemary with a white sauce) because I found the flavor combinations interesting. I favored the tiramisu, while she favored the cannoli. We were both in agreement that we would come back and get all of these again, so they were all winners to us.

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.

If you're like me and hate wet parking lots(especially after just washing your car) I'd suggest…read moreparking between Flemings and P.F. Chang's. Carrabba's sprinkler system had been activated before I arrived at 8p. The Silly Rabbit Comedy Club was offering a late show so I was hoping to dine in. I was greeted by an attractive group of staff upon entering who showed me to the bar area. I was happy that the bar area offers booths. The menu has no prices(should've been a red flag.) There's an old saying,"if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it." I'd counter with,"if you have to conceal it, it's probably not worth it." Ding, ding, ding! I tried winging it so I ordered the Petite Filet Mignon, Flemings Potatoes, and a tea. The interior was nice and dark as I like my dining establishments to be. I attempted to view the main dining area but the Christmas decoration(border) was literally blocking the view. I couldn't see without standing. There were only two of us at the bar. It was creeping to 845p now and I asked my waitress to change it "to go." Immediately my order is presented to me. My bill was three times what I expected to pay. All I received was meat and potatoes. I've prepared better tasting steak in a crock pot. I've thought about returning but I won't after reading this is standard for Flemings. Flemings kept every ounce of flavor for themselves. Yes I ate it cold but I don't believe it would've been any better if it was warm.

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

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

AMAZING food!! I had Boudin Balls and Crawfish Etouffe (HUGE serving!!!) Simply awesome! Rest of…read morethe fam had shrimp po boys and fried catfish w red batter. Everyone LOVED it all! And you have to try the cole slaw with peanuts, super great take on that dish! Staff is super friendly, waiter was so helpful! Thanks Jared!! We sat on back patio and atmosphere was perfect.

They're really cutting corners. I get it, times are rough. The Pontchartrain used to be worth the…read more$33 price tag but now that is served with only a few slivers of crabmeat and they took the away the stuffed potato side, it's a $28 meal at best. Go look at my pictures on this site and you can see the same dish only a few years apart. It's a dramatic change that came with a higher price. They took away the part that justified the price. My suggestion is to just take it off the menu until things get better. I heard some other people rumbling about changes that have been made, but I still have hope.