Had a fantastic experience at Cecelia Creole Bistro…read more Tried the fried alligator bites and the étouffée, and both were excellent. Great introduction to Creole flavors - everything was well-seasoned and really satisfying. What stood out just as much as the food was the service. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel welcoming from start to finish. The atmosphere inside is also really cool - stylish, comfortable, and full of character. It has that perfect blend of modern and classic Louisiana charm that makes you want to stay a while. Overall, great food, great service, and a great vibe. Would definitely come back.

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.

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.

This is one of my favorite places to stop off of I10 inside a truckstop. I'm vegetarian but my…read moredaughters love their chicken and I enjoy their crispy fries. Seating area to the side. Better than truckstop food. There's also truck parking here for a few. Never came and couldn't find a spot. Then wake up and grab breakfast.

Awesome plate lunches and killer burgers. You don't want to miss this hidden gem. .read more

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!!

We were in Baton Rouge for a conference and after arriving and being told out rooms weren't ready,…read morewe walked over to Lloyd's for lunch. It's an interesting place, more like a diner to me. You walk in, place your order at the counter then find a table. They bring your food out to you and check on you throughout. Service is pretty good The food here is good! So good that we visited them two days in a row lol. Both times I ordered the shrimp platter. First time I got the regular size and got the large the second. The shrimp are huge and fried well. Seasoned too! I loved the coleslaw too. The fries were standard fare but were hot and good. Now you see why I ordered the large platter second time. I wanted more shrimp lol. I also ordered the bread pudding the second time and it was melt in your mouth goodness. I didn't have room to eat it all so happily shared it with those in my party. The gentleman who checks you out at the end is the sweetest, funniest guy. Don't know if he's the owner but he helped cap off the great food.

If your downtown this is good place for a quick lunch. I got a classic Louisiana lunch with a cup…read moreof gumbo, poboy and a barqs. The lunch did what it needed to do. Good spot to go to if you have business at the capital.

We were looking for a place to eat around 3:30 PM on a Thursday afternoon and this was probably the…read moreonly restaurant open near our stay at the Hilton. It is a very nice restaurant. Elegant and clean. The hostess and waitress were very polite and professional. I wanted to enjoy a local dish and beer. I ordered the Redfish entree and let me tell you, "It was delicious!" I would highly recommend this restaurant. The entree selection is good. From meats, fish, and poultry. The also have a huge selection of wines and cocktails available.

We absolutely loved this restaurant so much we were there 3 times in one day! The bartenders,…read moreNicole and Stephanie were awesome! Servers make your experience memorable and you want to go back! We stopped in to have a drink and looked at the menu because we were having dinner there with the bowling group. Then we decided to go back for happy hour and we had the amazing egg rolls. Our filet was Oscar style and so delicious and the baked Brie was outstanding! They were nice enough to bring extra bread toast for us. It was an elegant dinner they did include the gratitude for each couple which is understandable but nice to do separate checks. We went back for happy hour on Friday but closed for Easter weekend, we were sad to miss you! See you next time!!

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 forever a staple in Baton Rouge. I love this location, right off of LSU's campus, making…read moreit easy to walk to or there's a parking lot in the back. The place is large and they opened up the rooftop in the last few years so there is usually seating available. The food typically comes out fairly quickly, but it can get very busy so a little patience is needed at times. As for the food, this is a classic Cajun spot. Come get alligator bites, boudin balls, catfish, poboys, red beans and rice, jambalaya, etc. You name it, and they probably have it. The food is always good and the portions are large.

Looking for a great breakfast in a casual environment with friendly staff? You should come to Hot…read moreStuff. When I first saw the name on the wall before the place opened I was expecting some sort of thai fusion super hot wing or tabasco factory type place. I could not have been more wrong. Hot stuff is a super unique place in Downtown BR. It reminds me of a spot you would find somewhere in acadiana. Solid lunch specials and damn good breakfast. Need I say more? Should you drive from somewhere to eat here? Maybe. If you are in Downtown should you eat here? Absolutely. In fact, a breakfast here is a good start for a Downtown tour.

I love this restaurant! I did a yelp search for breakfast places, and hot stuff came up. It was…read moreright down the street from my hotel so I figured I'd give it a try. This place looks tiny from the outside, but it's actually quite large. The service is amazing and the staff is so friendly. I chose to sit at the bar, which kind of has a diner feel to it. Rose was my server, and she recommended the sausage and egg biscuit. I'm not sure which one I like better, the biscuit for our conversation, but I know I will be back. Thank you for starting out my day on such a high note! See you next time!