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    The Rouge Rabbit

    4.7 (47 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Breakfast menu
    Shronda S.

    I was craving a breakfast burrito the other day but I didn't really know of a quick place to go to before work. So I used #Yelp and found @rougerabbitbr off of Essen, in the United Plaza. I've driven down Essen multiple times but never knew about this place. It's a nice quaint, very much South Louisiana spot that serves breakfast and lunch. The staff were very kind and friendly. Now I didn't get a breakfast burrito this time, instead I got a breakfast bowl which was soooo good! Next time, I have to try the burrito and the French toast but also something from their lunch menu. If you are in the BR area and wanna try a local spot, check out Rouge Rabbit.

    Grilled Chicken Club
    Peyton F.

    Rouge rabbit is extremely convenient and fast. My favorite things I've gotten here are the drinks, especially the iced coffee. The employees are personable and quick to call if they're uncertain about any part of your order. The restaurant has a chill ambiance, making it a great lunch spot

    Shrimp and grits.
    Amy J.

    Service was so friendly and cozy. Chris the owner came out. I think she might have been the one in the kitchen when we opened the wrong door to go in. Food was delicious. Flavors of the shrimp and grits were

    Strawberry Summer Salad wrap
    Brittany B.

    This place is a hole in the wall. Super cute on the inside. You order at the counter. The lady was super nice and sweet. It was very clean. My dad had the chicken club sandwich he said he would come back. I had the summer salad but in a wrap form and it was super refreshing. My daughter got a grilled cheese and it was great! My daughter did have to go to the bathroom and theirs was out of order. Since it's such a small place they should really get that fixed!

    The interior!
    Keith H.

    The Rouge Rabbit is a nice little hole in the wall over on United Plaza Blvd. I'm pretty sure it's very popular with all of the workers in the nearby office buildings! I had been meaning to go there based on seeing previous Yelp reviews and finally made it by. There's plenty of parking in the surface lots surrounding the eatery. The one I stopped at had a two hour limit, which is plenty for a meal. The place has outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. It also appears to have a busy take out business. The lunch menu is varied, with salads, wraps, sandwiches, and even more substantial offerings, including pizzas. There's also a breakfast menu that looked good, but I wasn't there at that time of day. There's also a range of coffee beverages for the caffeinated crowd. I had a Grilled Chicken Club that included Applewood Smoked Bacon and was on some great bread. One thing I really liked about the menu was one could order a selection of side items, including Cajun Potato Salad, chips, and my selection, Cajun Dirty Rice! One can make a combo with a side and a drink for a nice price. Now that I'm familiar with this hidden jem, I'll certainly go back when I'm in the area. I'm interested in their Po-Boys and the Applewood Smoked BLT!

    Chicken & Shrimp Platter
    Jackie D.

    I was in the area during a crazy work day and wanted something different than my normal Serops express or Salad Station so I stopped in. It's a small location but everything is cooked fresh to order. I ordered the Shrimp and Chicken combo which came with pan seared portions of each and my choice of sides - I went with pasta salad and green beans. Everything was bursting with flavor and the proteins were perfectly cooked. Definitely a new addition to my lunch rotation when I'm looking for something healthy and delicious!

    Cheese Grits:  egg omelette : butter toast: bacon: regular grits; very good
    Bernice H.

    Love this little hidden gem; we played seek until we found it! It was worth the find! Everything was so good! Their customer service was A 1: that young lady at the front was so patient and friendly: I love that especially at a small business! Inside is so cute! We will return! Our son told us about it: he loves it also: I am glad we took that chance and went! Everyone needs to go there and see how great it is!

    Front Bar!
    Blake M.

    Def a five star! Being a YELPSTER, it's my Geaux too. This place is comfy and trendy! A quiet gem nestled in the hustle and bustle of Essen lane and I-10/ I-12 corridor. When you walk in, the bright green walls and quirky decor gives off great vibes. Daisy was a blessing -- explaining everything and quite the barista also. She gave us suggestions on specialty coffees and menu items. I ordered the Butter Pecan ice coffee and my sweetie had the chocolate raspberry decaf latte. Both were delish and reasonably priced. It was a great experience. We played the "80's-90's Trivia"game found on our table while we waiting for our food. We ordered the 2-Egg and Sausage Breakfast and the Breakfast Pizza with ham. The food arrived packaged to-go ready: pizza in a Pizza box and mine in a styro container. But don't judge a book by its cover. The food was great, although it was powdered eggs. I don't mind powdered eggs in certain dishes. The Pizza was amazing and the eggs worked perfect for that application. I enjoyed my eggs and sausage. Not a gourmet breakfast place but def will come back. If you are having a down day, the Rouge Rabbit will get you hopping again! It's just food for thought.

    Bayou burger
    Ray C.

    Came here on a whim !! Saw a picture of the hot sausage poboy on doordash and figured we should give it a try in person ! My goodness the food was delicious! The workers were extremely nice and quick they emphasize quickness since they are in a busy traffic area. The bayou burger was outstanding to say the least , blackened shrimp that wasn't small and a Pattie that I can say is seasoned better then others I've had. The hot sausage poboy was fantastic too soft bread with flavorful and spicy sausage. We also got stuffed potatoes with shrimp in it that was excellent as well that came with salad and strawberry shortbread which was really good too. The place is small but they are going to expand and remodel as well, along with daily special that change daily! I recommend to anyone that works in that area or just loves good food, if I could give them 6 starts out of 5 I would !

    Daily special that changes daily
    Doris X.

    I been living around Essen for 10 years and I just discovered this place and it was a very great find! Their food came out fast and best of all the menu items were all very affordable for quick food. I got their house specialty Bayou Burger was topped with good beef patty and bunch of blackened shrimp for just about $7!! They also have different special combo everyday if you're looking for varieties and something different. The special tI got was a shrimp stuffed backer potatoe with side cucumber salad and strawberry shortcake; it was very satisfying combination Everything was very delicious and I'm excited to try other stuff in the menu. They said they will be renovating the place next few months to be bigger and have bars and larger table space which is great! They said the current restaurant will still be open during renovation.

    BLT
    Britney P.

    Man what! The food quality was way better than expectedly the BLT was only $6.99 but it definitely looks super gourmet. The shrimp is super big and freshly grilled, and I got my food in less than 10 minutes! Highly recommend coming here for healthy delicious food! I'll be back!

    The breakfast bowl! $6.04 after tax... tots,eggs,cheese, turkey sausage!!!

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    Elsie's Plate & Pie

    Elsie's Plate & Pie

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    One of the top meals of my life. The seafood post pie was mind blowing. My husband has the fried…read morechicken with red beans and rice...the flavor was chefs kiss and the chicken was cooked unbelievably. It was perfection. We also enjoyed the crawfish queso and would recommend but it should have been a bit warmer (we had it with crostini). We took the pie to go and not home yet. Lol. Absolutely worth the hype. Well done.

    Came into town to visit LSU and Elsie's was recommended as one of the best places to eat in Baton…read moreRouge. After 6 hours of traveling I was up for anything!! We arrived on a Sunday at 11:45am. So right in the middle of the brunch rush. We were quoted a35 minute wait but was seated sooner. We ordered lunch. I got the chicken pot pie my partner got the bbq bayou burger and we split an order of the crawfish pie with red beans and rice. Both plates were served with a salad. Service was great! Jack was our server. He made some excellent recommendations!! The chicken pot pie had a kick to if so fyi....Everything was delicious!! Turns out we got and order of the boudin pie instead of the crawfish pie but it was delicious! He did bring us out a crawfish pie to try (not pictured) and it was also excellent!! The red beans and rice were the best I've had. And I've done a red beans and rice tour in NOLA and this was the best I've had!! We rounded out our meal with the Eye of the Tiger pie. And holey moley!!! The best finish to our meal!! They also have a great craft beer selection on draft. The only downside to this place is the parking is not great and there are only two bathrooms that are unisex. But heck....I'll be back every time I visit BR!!

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    Seafood pot pie
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    Cecelia Creole Bistro

    Cecelia Creole Bistro

    4.6
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    6.1 mi
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    Cecelia Creole Bistro…read more 421 N 3rd St Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 IG: Tonylameats Restaurant Week at Cecilia Creole Bistro did NOT disappoint! Everything was flawless! From the creamy crab & brie soup and deviled eggs with tasso jam to crispy duck rangoon, tender smoked beef cheeks (my personal favorite), and that mahi mahi étouffée-style risotto! And don't sleep on dessert; every bite was a win! #TonyLaMeats #RestaurantWeekBR #BatonRougeEats #FoodieFinds #CreoleCuisine

    I love the ambiance of this restaurant. It was giving date night vibes and romance for sure! The…read morelights were dimmed and the restaurant was very small and cozy. We took our mom here for her birthday in early June. The service was okay at this restaurant. There was nothing that stood out in particular about the service, it was pretty average. The food at this restaurant all tasted great. I tried their fried green tomatoes appetizer as well as their golden fried alligator which was delicious. I got the jerk fried chicken with red beans and rice and smoked sausage for my entree and it was good. I was expecting my chicken to be spicy or to at least taste like jerk seasoning but it didn't at all. It was more like a BBQ sauce with no heat at all. The menu was also very lacking to me, we all felt that it was missing items or needed more. I wish there was more of a variety of items to choose from especially for those allergic to shellfish or vegetarian.

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    Cork’s Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

    Cork’s Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

    4.5
    (120 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp 5131 Government St, Baton…read moreRouge, LA #tonylameats No long review needed; If you're craving crispy Cajun fried fish and Gulf fried shrimp, this is the spot for you. The Captain's Platter comes loaded with fries, slaw, hushpuppies, and the honey butter roll that got me rolling. They don't just stop at fried seafood either; they also have crawfish étouffée, shrimp & grits, and po'boys on Gambino's bread keep things real Louisiana. Simple, flavorful, and straight to the point. This is the definition of comfort food. Tonylameats Approved @Cork's Fish & Shrimp

    Open so disappointed since the Coul-Yon's food truck left my neighborhood and going across the…read moreriver is a little too much for one of their potatoes no matter how good they are. I had no idea. Corks was owned by the same people. One of my friends who works at Coy-Yon's in West Baton Rouge told me that I could still get that potato pretty easily on Government Street. I guess this is basically the same thing as our restaurant in Port Alan instead of barbecue, they specialize in fish and shrimp. I did get shrimp as my protein for the potato and it was delicious Definitely go, give it a shot. The server was very nice and friendly. Parking very simple. Interiors mostly white. They've got some art on the wall, looks like it's done locally. Most mostly of their other restaurant. If I had to complain and be picky, I would say take that Christmas tree down. I always find the tacky when restaurants or businesses leave their Christmas tree up all year. It's never the flex they think it is. But who cares. The food is good.

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    Located at 5131 Government St, a rock's throw from South Foster (next to Circle K).

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    Cou-yon's Cajun Bar-B-Q

    Cou-yon's Cajun Bar-B-Q

    4.6
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    7.4 mi
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    Cou-you's Cajun Bar-B-Q is a local favorite! It's a local business that has gained quite a…read morefollowing. They have been featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive In's, and Dives" and have the pictures with Guy Fieri prominently displayed to prove it. The interior is eclectic, which is comforting. While BBQ is the main emphasis here, there are a number of other things on the menu. One of these that's really popular is the seafood stuffed potatoes. These are gigantic baked potatoes that come with shrimp or catfish, with our without crawfish étouffée. Seafood is a definite option here, and one can have it on Friday or any other day. But let's discuss the BBQ. They have smoked turkey that's never dry, and this is great in a sandwich or plate. The smoked wings are another favorite of mine. Then there is the smoked meatloaf, which is great in po-boy form. The ribs and brisket are also very worthy options. I think a two meat plate is a good way to enjoy the BBQ as it allows variety in tasting! Then one has to be pleased by the wide selection of sides. Variety is always great, especially when it includes uncommonly great options like fried green beans, red beans and rice, and Cajun Dirty Rice. One can always get coleslaw and beans if you are a fan of the classics. They even have desserts, if one has any room left for them. I rarely do...

    Order was not correct!!! Supposed to be pulled pork, chicken and chopped beef!…read more Hot sausage, brisket and chicken is what I got! This is the second time my order was wrong in two weeks!!!

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    Clara 's Salad with crispy chicken
    Clara 's Salad with crispy chicken
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    Stuffed Baked Potato with fried shrimp
    The three meat combo is definitely a man sized meal !

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    The Rouge Rabbit - cajun - Updated July 2026

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