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The Gregory at The Watermark
4.4
572 reviews
AmericanPrice: Very ExpensiveBaton Rouge
Booked 9 times today
Sports Zone Pub & Grill
2.8
5 reviews
AmericanPrice: ModerateBaton Rouge
Don's Seafood - Lafayette
4.7
307 reviews
SeafoodPrice: ModerateLafayette
Booked 9 times today
Silks Clubhouse at Evangeline Downs
2.6
13 reviews
CajunPrice: ExpensiveOpelousas

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Updated on 2023-12-05

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St Francisville Inn & Restaurant

Diners’ top pick

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Price: Very Expensive

The Saint Restaurant & Bar within The St. Francisville Inn prides itself on its culinary offerings. We hand cut steaks in-house and serve the best crab cakes this side of the Mason-Dixon Line. Our curated wine inventory is one of the best in the region.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Baton Rouge

Price: Very Expensive

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Baton Rouge serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented to you sizzling hot. At Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Baton Rouge you can always enjoy New Orleans-inspired cuisine, aged USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and incredible homemade desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list and served with Southern hospitality in an elegant, yet comfortable atmosphere. Ruth's Chris never fails to please!

Cafe Sydnie Mae is your destination for great food, drinks and entertainment. Follow us on Facebook for events as well as food and drink specials. Cafe Sydnie Mae, proudly supporting our beautiful community.

Park Bistro is in the Saint Streets area of Lafayette Louisiana and was founded by Chef Peter Cooke. Coming from New York City, Peter is excited to bring his elevated cuisine to the area. Park Bistro has indoor, outdoor and bar seating with a full beer, wine and cocktail program for you and your friends to enjoy.

Marcello's of Lafayette

At Marcello's Wine Market Cafe we specialize in true Italian cooking. We use the freshest ingredients that reflect authentic Sicilian cuisine with a touch of Northern Italy. Shop our retail section to pair the perfect wine with your meal. You are certain to have the most unique dining experience in Lafayette.

Charley G's Seafood Grill

Charley G's is a Lafayette favorite known for grilling aged beef & fresh Louisiana seafood over southern hardwoods. The food at Charley G's is driven by Southern inspiration and the menu changes seasonally with local seafood & produce. The casual yet upscale atmosphere has a bar area with live piano music 7 days a week. Charley G's also offers a wide assortment of specialty liquors, liqueurs & wines. Once a month Charley G's hosts a wine dinner that features wines from various regions and uniquely paired cuisine.

Eliza

Top-rated hospitality

Founded in 2016, Eliza Restaurant & Bar is a cozy contemporary Creole restaurant serving local Louisiana food. After many years spent working in the hospitality industry in New Orleans, Russell & Sally Davis set out to open a simple concept in the Baton Rouge market - a scratch kitchen featuring Creole classics using fresh and local ingredients - all served with an abundance of genuine Southern hospitality.

Social Southern Table and Bar

Price: Moderate

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Regional American (Southern)

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4.8

(756)

Be real. Eat good. It is all about being true to who you are: sharing with friends and family and enjoying each other's company over a good meal. The ingredients are always fresh and that is the cornerstone of our farm-to-table approach. It's talking about dinner when you're having lunch. Have you got some positive energy to share? Or maybe your grandmother's recipe for cobbler?
Leave here and create some more good in your world. We're all a part of it.

Poor Boy's Riverside Inn

Starting with a snowball stand in 1932 until today, Richard & Lori Hurst are carrying on the family tradition. From St. John Street to on the River, to nestled in the woods, now with two full service restaurants, Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn’s and Little River Inn’s seafood and steaks have remained consistently delicious for over 80 years. Richard and Lori and their loyal staff hope you taste not only delicious Cajun food, but the pride that goes into every dish! The oldest restaurant in Acadiana with a great wine and dessert selection, kid friendly and great atmosphere with a third generation husband and wife team ready to serve and where you'll always find the locals.

Cecelia Creole Bistro

The only place to get true Creole food is in Louisiana, or at least in someone from Louisiana’s kitchen. Come reste un peu (stay awhile) to downtown Baton Rouge and visit Chef Mark Reilly's Creole kitchen.

The Carriage House Restaurant is now open for Lunch and Dinner. Reservations are highly recommend.
The Carriage House Restaurant at Houmas House and Gardens offers a more casual dining experience in one of the most beautiful Dining Rooms in America. Whether dining at our 40 foot long grand dining room table, or an intimate table for two, our style is Comfortable and Southern. Our menu is a collection of Classic Southern Dishes, with twists to make them our very own.

Ruffino’s on the River

Ruffino's on the River is a -Steak-Seafood-Italian restaurant and an experience in Food and Atmosphere like no others. Located in Lafayette, La. From the time you walk in and see the wood burning stove aflame, to the beautiful smiles on every Ruffino's team member's faces, you will have goose bumps on the back of your neck for the dining journey that awaits you. The scenes of the gorgeous Vermilion River where our outdoor patio looks over is breath taking. From our wonderful signature Crabmeat Cheesecake appetizer to our mind blowing Cedar Plank baked Redfish or our mouth watering Prime cut Steaks, the menu is diversive for everyone. The relaxed but swinging music along with perfect lighting and energy make this this ultimate restaurant in Louisiana. I where Louisiana Comes to Celebrate!

La Contea Italiano Ristorante

Great budget-friendly spot

Live Music Every Weekend!
Family Owned and Operated
About the Owner: Mr. Kulici is currently pursuing his professional career here in Louisiana. After 25 years he has devoted an exasperating amount of time and creativity to the art of food and hospitality. Consistency and culinary drive sets his goals to constant expansion and entrepreneur opportunities that are currently unfolding here in Louisiana. LaContea Italian Restaurant has now been open since February of 2017. The modern Italian ambiance and cuisine is touched with elements of traditionalism and flavor that brings more nuance to the idea of comfort Italian food.
Mr. Kulici just released his most recent updated seasonal menu as of November 2023.
With over 170 different wines to choose from, LaContea is constantly expanding its repertoire to create a masterpiece selection that truly has something for everyone and features service bar with classic brands and local distributions alike.

Tio Javi's Fresh-Mex Bar & Grill

Tio Javi's combines traditional recipes of Mexico with the contemporary fresh-Mex flavors to serve a bold and adventurous menu that always satisfies.

See what locals rave about in Baton Rouge

From verified diners like you

OT
Baton Rouge / Lafayette •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had a great experience. Food was exceptional. Waitress was above excellent, very friendly & attentive. Service was also fast, no real waiting time for drinks or food. Will definitely be back.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Baton RougePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Baton Rouge
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5
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AshleyJ
Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Nola was our waitress for my birthday and she was so sweet and had great food recommendations. The crabmeat cheesecake was our absolute favorite. We will definitely be back for brunch soon. Thank you for a great night!
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SoLou RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Contemporary Southern)• Baton Rouge
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4.6
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Janevip
New Orleans / Louisiana •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our waiters James and Nick were wonderful and allowed us to exchange gifts with one another ❤️ We were in the beautiful Hallelujah Room and it gave us the privacy to have fun and get a little loud! The food and cocktails were delicious and nice to have the option of alcohol- free! Thanks… we’ll be back!
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Juban's Restaurant and BarPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Baton Rouge
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4.7
OT
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Delicious food and great service. Do yourself a favor and get the Breaux Bread! We will definitely be back!
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Cafe Sydnie MaePrice: Moderate• Steak• Breaux Bridge
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4.9
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DerrickB
Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2023
Great place to eat took wife on anniversary she love it
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Texas de Brazil - Baton RougePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Baton Rouge
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4.4

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Not far from the Gulf of Mexico, Vermillion River, and Atchafalaya Swamp is Lafayette, Louisiana. The town's closeness to these bodies of water makes fresh-water fish and seafood among the most popular foods. Restaurants in Lafayette specialize in Cajun and Creole styles of cooking, which were originated by the people who settled here generations ago. Cajun classics like gumbo, red beans and rice, and po'boys are all popular. In Lafayette, you'll also find classic American burgers and Southern dishes like chicken-fried steak. Be sure to try beignets, a deep-fried Louisiana pastry. Topped with powdered sugar or served with dipping sauces, these are eaten for breakfast and dessert.