There are no pictures - and I'm always taking pics. Why then do I have none? Because I devoured my food . First time here - immediately loved the look and vibe! We sat at the bar and service was excellent - forgot our bartender's name but he was so friendly! We ordered the Cajun pork gravy and the tuna power bowl. Both were delicious!!! For dessert I got the banana brown butter cake and it was a big portion which I was glad because I took some home. It was sooo good! The atmosphere was hopping and the drinks looked sooo pretty! I just grabbed a beer but next time I will definitely try a cocktail. Can't wait to come back! Sorry for no pics! read more

My wife received this recommendation from a friend and an Instagram Influencer, SouthernChicStyle. The food is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere is hip and lively. We started with the Bacon Jam Brie. It is served warm ramekin with a rustic grilled bread. Honestly, this is one of the best spreads I've ever eaten. I highly recommend it. Since we ordered drinks and an appetizer, the Dinner Board for one was more than enough for the two of us. We went with the Little Italy Board. Everything that came on it (see my menu photo) was really good. It was shaved very thinly and served fresh. The drink selection at the full-bar is extensive. The wine list is not extensive but has some really good wines including Revana and Alexana. I've personally had both of those and highly recommend them. The parking for BLDG 5 is located under a bridge adjacent to the restaurant. It can be tight and hard to come by. Patience is key when looking for a spot. On busier nights, Uber may not be a bad idea. Reservations are accepted for parties of 6 or more and highly recommended. The bar is always open seating. That is where we ended up sitting. Bottom line - A chic little restaurant with a full-service bar. Food is served fresh and is absolutely delicious. I don't think you will be disappointed. I am so happy that my wife received this recommendation from a friend. read more

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Celebrated my birthday with friends. Everything was perfect. We were sat outside at a long table. Weather was perfect and the staff were super sweet. Food was delicious. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. read more

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BLDG5 is top 5 for me. Always delicious and the atmosphere is absolutely gorgeous. The flavors are some of the most creative and delicious in BR. read more

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Love the atmosphere here - especially the sunroom/bar area. The restaurant is filled with plants and beautifully selected dishware that you can purchase some of in their gift shop! The steak and potatoes board is delicious and great for sharing! read more

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I love BLDG 5. This is one of my favorite places to go to whenever I have a special occasion or for a date night. Annie was our server on one date night and she was lovely, super sweet and bubbly and gave some nice recommendations. Food, Service, Drinks, and Ambiance are a 100/10! read more

BLDG5 - steak and baja board with some added items - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Make sure you have eaten, potions sizes are very, very small. The wait time on your food is very long, there's no appetizers or bread served before you get your meal. Parking is very bad read more

This place was amazing...the food was awesome and the atmosphere is wonderful. Definitely would go back to this place. I almost forgot to mention our waiter was really great. Very attentive. read more

Omg, this place is awesome. They started taking reservations recently, so you don't have to wait a long time to be seated. The food: impeccable. I ordered the steak and potato board both times I have gone. I don't leave a crumb!! My husband and I actually get a board for 1 for each of us so we don't have to share LOL. The price for a board for 2 is similar to getting two individual boards! read more

BLDG5 - Steak and Potato Board for 1 - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Outstanding in all categories. Bar service was exceptional. Highly recommend if you are in Baton Rouge. Uber is ideal - keep your car safe somewhere else. Also do not walk alone... this is under overpass and quirky on outside. Again, worth the visit - I plan to return. Food options were solid. read more

We are from outta town and I really wanted to try this place, I was very sad, I got the Baja board the flavor was wonderful but the chicken.. was chewy and completely dried out I was so sad! If it was moist it would be one of the best things I've eaten. read more

I absolutely love their food. It's always fresh, well prepared, and presented. This is my favorite farm to table restaurant in Baton Rouge. I like the moody vibe in the back. I can't wait wait to sit up top one day. read more

The staff and the decor was sooooo nice! Great place to take pictures and has a nice vintage rustic vibe. I personally had a hard time finding the place since it was kind of hidden but I went here for my 21st birthday! The staff gave me a free cookie with a candle in it and it was SO GOOD ( everything in the pantry cookie I think? ) the food was very pleasing to look at but it was very basic in terms of flavor. But i did like the carrots & the sauce used for the dipping ! It is a bit expensive but a great place to go for a special event! read more

BLDG5 - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This restaurant provided a great vibe. The theme is consistent throughout the restaurant which adds character. The service was just as great as the vibe and the staff was very friendly. We sat on the outdoor area which was absolutely beautiful. The outdoor area is perfect when the weather is ideal. Our waitress did an amazing job of handling a party of 12. I ordered the Bldg 5 original sandwich which was delicious. The lemon aioli was the perfect touch for the sandwich. The seasonal Paloma was ok and could have been better. The downside of this restaurant includes VERY limited parking and they do not split checks. These factors can be a hassle for a large party. Overall I enjoyed my experience. read more

BLDG5 - Seasonal Paloma - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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My wife has been wanting to check this place out for a while now. We finally made it out to do an early birthday dinner for her. It was so great! The atmosphere in the outside area is eclectic and cozy and breezy. You have plants all over and can hear the birds and the sounds of the city around you. The wait staff we interacted with were all superb. Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and quick. Refills were brought out promptly, nobody was pushy, and overall we felt welcome and well cared for. The food: holy crap! It was so good! And the portions! We got the little Italy board for one and the steak and potato board for one and shared them between the two of us. We didn't manage to finish either of the platters and ended up with a bunch extra to bring home and munch on the next day. If you've got the time and inclination to drive out and check Bldg5 out, you won't be disappointed. read more

BLDG5 - Little Italy board for one - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Love the atmosphere of the restaurant, decors were great. They were even put on the BRMT sign to welcome all the teachers

I've eaten here three times over the past year. The food here is phenomenal and prepared with care. The portions are generous. I highly recommend the Vegetable Board with chicken added on. Just ask for a box right away, you're not finishing that. The chicken is cooked to perfection and is seasoned nicely. Chips and Dippers is very good, but the braised short ribs and polenta is epic! Desserts are all hand made. I had a blueberry tort and also the brownie. WOW! Delicious! The location itself is very cool and the interior decor is very cool. Kind of rustic modern/industrial. I look forward to eating here every time in Baton Rouge. The staff is very knowledgeable on what is being served and are very attentive and friendly. It's always a great experience. Keep up the good work. What a gem! read more

I got food poisoning from the tuna steak. I have been many times and love BLDG 5. Probably won't stop!

Brayden was an awesome waiter! Typically I love to pick the waiters brain... which sometimes is difficult!However, w/ Brayden it wasn't at all! His recommendations were amazing. He was so excited & honest! The other staff members were also friendly, happy and welcoming! While these favorited qualities of mine are easily overlooked, they were not tonight! I truly enjoyed it! read more

BLDG5 - Brayden was awesome! He was so excited & honest! The other staff members were also friendly, happy and welcoming! Thank you! - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Loved this place. Everything we ate was excellent, and love the concept behind it all - truly makes family style eating easy and enjoyable. Great service as well. read more

Excelent food. Stunning dirty martinis and spicy margaritas, the sweetest bartendder Sara was outstanding!! Her drinks were top notch!

Such a cute place in Baton Rouge! We joined the waitlist thinking it would be over an hour but got called back in less than 15 minutes. Such a fun place for a date night or girls night. There's options for everyone! We had lots of questions and our waiter was great and patient! read more

BLDG5 - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I've come to BLDG5 for lunch before, and was somewhat underwhelmed. This time however, I feel like the food has greatly improved and the service is still really nice! I ordered the fried crab cake which came with a small salad on the side and it was delicious. The true star was the garden basil martini, the BEST one I've ever had! Of course the vibes and overall aesthetic were to die for, but that's classic of BLDG5. read more

BLDG5 - Garden Basil Martini - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The ambiance hits you first. It's unique and beautiful. The food is delicious. We had the vegetable plate, with tuna, tomato basil soup, and the crab cakes. We had enough food to bring home. I'm planning my return trip with my family. Our server Jacob was great. The wait was short and sweet. read more

One of our favorite places when we visit BR! The ambiance of this place is unlike any other - eclectic, full of character and charm. The service is always excellent and the food amazing!! If you've never eaten here, you must come by!!!!! Their vegetable plate with chicken is one of my faves, with the beets as a side! read more

BLDG5 - Vegetable plate with chicken and grains, and beets side dish - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Not for me. You're paying for the atmosphere and cocktails. If you're a vegan or other this place is great for you. Not a variety of options. Service was good nothing above and beyond read more

This place is so neat. Love the vibe of the restaurant. There's a small shop when you walk in with unique condiments and other kitchen items. There's a beautiful courtyard area you can be sat in and most of the restaurant has a view of it. The decor is cool. Food is great and unique. Lots of boards, different cuisines represented. The porchetta sandwich is just so hard to beat!! Also the app of three dips with naan... awesome. Love this spot! Always have had good service as well. read more

The food here is amazing and the place is so unique. I love getting try everything and this menu style is perfect for that. read more

BLDG5 - Steak and Italian boards - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The chicken appetizer is delicious! I had a delicious margarita, hand delivered by the bartender. Very friendly waitress. As my main dish I ordered the shrimp and it was good but lots of breading so next time I'll try the chicken dish or burger. Cute atmosphere that includes 2 tvs at the bar with college football on which was a win for me! read more

This spot was a foodie's dream! The shareable plates were so creative and packed with flavor. I loved the communal dining style, and the overall vibe was trendy and welcoming. read more

Great waitress who recommended that we order one board with an extra protein for two. Great recommendation and overall experience.

Let's start with the obvious (and only) flaw of the place, in my opinion - the parking is awful, but it always has been in that area, going back to before the days of Chelseas. I just make sure I don't wear obnoxious heels and park under the interstate if possible. Or just take a rideshare - with the drink selections, that could be the best route to take! The setting is super cute - it looks like a really old home that was turned into a restaurant and small store (I know it isn't, but they did a great job making it look as such). Staff was super friendly all around. Both times i have been, i have been seated at the same outdoor table, and to be honest, it's the best seat in the house other than sitting on the upper level of the courtyard. On my first visit, I was craving a salad, so I order the Asian Chicken Salad - wow, it was perfect. The drinks were wonderful too. I got the spicy margarita and i enjoyed it so much that my friends all ordered one too. My other drink was an aperol spritz, perfectly done. We also split a grazing board amongst our table of 5. The next time we visited was for a friend's birthday, and we ordered multiple delicious wines through the night. We ordered the Italian Board and the Steak and Potatoes Board. Both boards are reasonably priced and have bold and savoring flavors. My friends had the Italian Board a few weeks before, and it was nice to hear that it was different each time to keep up with seasonal vegetables and various cheeses. They have a small market where you can take a lot of dishes home for your enjoyment as well as some wine and gift ideas. They bring in live music sometimes on the patio, and if you're lucky, you may get to hear some of the musical talents playing at Beauvoir Park behind the restaurant. Bldg5 is a delightful addition to the scene, and I am so happy they were able to adapt to the pandemic and make it through the critical first year of being established! Well done! read more

BLDG5 - Baja Spicy Margarita - habanero fills your mouth with your first sip. This was a table favorite! - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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While it's a bit difficult to find, once you find it, you'll be in for a vibey time and some good food. Everything tasted amazing. My table just got a bunch of stuff and shared it family stuff. I really enjoyed the deconstructed desserts too. The service was great and the server always checked in on us. The outside seating is BEAUTIFUL. I highly recommend sitting out there when it gets a little cooler (Louisiana mosquitoes don't play around lol) read more

Fav BR date night spot. Best cocktails and the bar tenders are knowledgeable and awesome to hang with. Food is incredible! I recommend the steak board! read more

BLDG-5 in Baton Rouge offers a flavorful steak sandwich, but the overly thick cuts of steak cool too quickly. A good sandwich, but could improve with thinner slices for better heat retention and texture. Cute garden and great aesthetic and good beer selection. read more

Thank you Yelp! Would have never found this place without you. Great little spot hidden away. Service, food and drinks were amazing. Will definitely come back when we visit our new Bengal Tiger at LSU. read more

I am happy to say this was my last pre-quarantine happy hour but will not be the last time I visit Bldg5! After my first visit with some friends shortly after they opened, I knew the lay of the land a bit better this visit and knew to walk to sit at the bar so I could enjoy inside and outside. I suggest you do the same as this restaurant is rustic, green, and lush and you want to be able to experience every bit of the ambiance. Once we were seated at the bar, we decided to go with one of the small boards - the Crostini Grazing Board for 2 and some wines. The bartender was helpful with wine decisions and I was impressed with their selection. When the board showed up, it was a site to be seen. Marinated nuts! Artichoke dip! Charcuterie meats! Cheese! Little buttered toasts! Definitely fun to eat and very delicious. For $16, a nice appetizer for a few gals and a few glasses of vino. I can't wait to come back post quarantine for a large grazing board, more wine, and a garden basil martini (a MUST have)! read more

BLDG5 - Crostini grazing board for 2 - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Once or twice a month we do what we call Appetizer Love Day. We believe love is what you make it and basically have a soul love Valentine's Day every month choosing to visit two restaurants that we never tried. One of my must haves, is beer on tap, tasty food cook to perfection, and if it is fusion cooking, the dish must have aspects of culture flavors. The two restaurants chosen today are Bldg 5 reviewed in this post and Jinya review forthcoming. Today is a beautiful fall day with bright skies and a lovely breeze. We entered Bldg 5 which had a cafeteria vibe. There's big restaurant refrigerators along the wall with prepared meals to grab and go. We opted to sit out on the patio taking advantage of the light fall breeze. Passing through we noticed the nice bar area. We were seated at a small table (pictured) which after being seated the table was uneven and rocked back and forth. My beautiful husband noticed a piece of cardboard balled up near the leg apparently used to stabilize the motion and tucked it back in place. Well, needless to say it wasn't a good fix but we dealt with it. Per the waiter and supported by the menu there were no appetizers featured on the menu. We ordered the Kitchen Karaage sandwich without the bread that came with two sauces. One tasted like Stein's syrup with a touch of soy added and the other was a mayo base sauce. The price was $16. There was no beer on tap either. We ordered 2 beers (Mango Cart ) for a whopping $7 per can, the price of a six pack. You read that correctly. There is no reason for alcohol price gouging. The meal was not worth $38 dollars and some change. While I sympathize with restaurants dealing with rising cost of food that has led foodservice operators to scale back on menu options, I do not agree with them charging customers more for less. How did it taste you ask? Fresh cooked chicken is hot, crispy, and tender. However, this dish taste as if it was prepared ahead of time and spent far too much time under the food warmer. It was tasteless and absent the ginger and soy flavors common in this dish. We both had two tough grayish chunks a piece and cut the last chunk in half. How in the world can you over cook what we believed to be chicken thigh chunks. Sadly still, it couldn't be more simple to make! It was only seven customers and The chef was too lazy to cook the dish per order. Would we visit again? There's a saying first impressions are lasting impressions. We were not amused, wowed, or satisfied with this dining experience. This was no appetizer love day dish. A few words of advice to the chef: Cook food to order especially if there are a few customers willing to spend money on overpriced less food portions with no darn beer on Tap . Uhmm... I can't recommend this establishment. But if you want to give it a try hopefully you have a better dining experience. Our second restaurant visit experience at JINYA coming. Until then: Live, laugh, love and celebrate the moments of your life. read more

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OMG! What a unique and fun place. Be aware that GPS will mislead you slightly. Finding this place and parking are a challenge but well worth it. We shared an Italy board for two and had plenty leftover. It was different and delicious. Annie, our server was outstanding. This is a DON'T MISS! read more

BLDG5 - Italy board - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Worth the stop on a long road trip. We were about halfway through our 13 hour road trip and decided to take a minute to enjoy a decent lunch. Cheers to BLDG5 for being my new oasis in the desert. Love the vibe of the place to start. Being from Austin it felt like so many of the funky little places that used to pepper downtown and South Austin. We had a beet salad and the short rib sandwich. I'm not a beet guy but the greens and dressing were excellent. As for my short rib sandwich...amazing. It was delicious. The bread was perfect for this sandwich. Plenty of delicious beef fat to help it slide down. We will be stopping by on our way through town from now on! read more