Had a fantastic experience at Cecelia Creole Bistro. 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, great food, great service, and a great vibe. Would definitely come back. read more

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Went to Cecelia for Restaurant week. Been multiple times in the past. Food is ALWAYS good. Never disappointed. We even looked up the chef because of how good it is. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The reason for 4 stars is because it can get a little noisy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's an old building and if there's an event happening upstairs, you will hear all the foot steps. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathroom wasn't exactly the cleanest either.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] No complaints on service. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the ambiance of this restaurant. It was giving date night vibes and romance for sure! The lights were dimmed and the restaurant was very small and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. read more

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Continue Celebrating my birthday with dinner @ Cecelia Creole Bistro. I started off with the appetizer Fried Green Tomatoes/superb. For my dinner entree, I ordered the Jerk fried chicken over red beans and rice/exceptional. I was very satisfied with my choices. Also I have a bottle of Riesling very good. Topped off with dessert crème brûlée/divine. The service was great our waitress checked on us during our entire stay. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a great vibe, music, dim lights and perfect atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cecelia Creole Bistro - Fried green tomatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Safe choice for a nice dinner downtown. This place is always busy. Book ahead. Creative and tasty craft cocktails and food is all around good. I'd suggest getting your salad dressing on the side though. The wedge salad looked like a bowl of ice cream. read more

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Firstly, I chose this restaurant because of attentive and quality customer service in the past. But, on August 15, my guests and I did not enjoy our experience for my birthday dinner. The skillet cornbread was hard, the appetizer egg rolls were carrot-laden to a fault, and my gumbo was so thick you could have called it rice and gravy. I guess the worst part about my night is when the waiter admitted to never putting in our tables entree orders at 9:00.. Pretty sure we ordered around 8:20. The restaurant closed at 9. So, we never got to eat dinner. Highly disappointed in this experience, because I know this brand can do better. read more

This place is so good I took my leftovers all the way to Florida with me the next day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cute place, food is beyond excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ask for Morgan if you're able to request her. She's so much fun. read more

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Just mediocre food and what made it worse I waited for it. The egg rolls were nasty. The sauce was too much and lacked actual andouille flavor. The pork belly was tasteless. The shrimp pasta was just ok. Shrimp had too much black pepper. The pistolette was good. Didn't even bother with dessert. Was already disappointed enough. Service at bar was slow as apparently she has to do more than just bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tiny place nice ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cecelia Creole Bistro - Skip egg rolls. No good. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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I came hear for lunch during my LDAA conference. I arrived and was immediately seated. My waitress was super sweet and knowledgeable of the menu. I had the lunch redfish, and substituted to have the fish served over a plate of Tasso pasta, at the suggestion of my waitress! It was an absolute amazing suggestion!! I enjoyed it so very much and plan to come back soon. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The establishment was very welcome and gave a very chill vibe/atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . read more

All day dining elevating business and date nights. Emily took good care of the entire place while bartending, making service casual but every bit as knowledgeable. A lunch menu has lovely selections from the dinner menu with reduced pricing, although the Shrimp & Grits is within range and OUT OF THIS WORLD! Five perfectly grilled tail-on shrimp (cooked through, but still tender) in a brown butter roux, touch of black pepper hitting the of your palate leaves a lingering heat. Grits are rich and creamy, adding depth without weight. An exceptional example of the classic Creole comfort in a dreamy scene. read more

This was my second time at Cecelia, and this visit was for a company event. We had the upstairs venue rented out with a buffet, and everything was absolutely delicious. The space itself was perfect. Stylish, spacious, and great for hosting any type of gathering. I've also dined in the downstairs restaurant, and the food there is just as impressive. Whether you're planning an event or simply looking for a great spot downtown for lunch or dinner, Cecelia is definitely worth it. read more

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My co worker and I went here for lunch and we weren't disappointed. We ordered the small skilled cornbread as a appetizer and it was the best thing ive ever tasted. I opted to eat at this place strictly for the cornbread and I'll be back for that same reason. It amazing it melts in your mouth once you add the syrup and the butter provided. The Tasso pasta was a lunch portion but I had enough left over to eat for dinner they give you a nice portion. It's also seasoned pretty well. I believe I also asked for the chicken to be blackened so that was a plus. I had the house salad, the do not carry ranch dressing but they had this particular dressing that I can remember the name of tha was a cross between Caesar and Greek dressing it was amazing. I will definitely be back, especially for the corn bread. The service could've been a bit better we didn't really get refills on water and she wasn't as attentive. read more

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Stopped in for lunch as it came highly recommended. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This establishment is nice, clean & relaxing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff, food & drinks were all excellent. read more

Cecelia Creole Bistro - Shrimp & Grits & a Dirty Vodka Martini - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This restaurant is a hidden gem located in downtown Baton Rouge. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is chic and classy, great for dinner dates, large groups, etc.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went for a birthday dinner a couple of weeks ago and were not at all disappointed![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had the andouille and pork egg rolls and sweet and spicy alligator bites as appetizers. Both were very flavorful, the alligator was tender and not gamey in taste. Service was great, attentive, warm and welcoming. Our waitress suggested menu items and helped with entree selections. Between our whole group everyone had a different dish from the short ribs, Jerk fried chicken breast and red beans and rice, and more. The crème brûlée was very delicious also, not too sweet. I had the blackened red fish dish with smoked collard greens, corn grits, all topped with crawfish étouffée. This dish was outstanding, absolute culinary genius and a twist on creole cuisine. The cocktails were also delicious, refreshing, and perfectly mixed. I had the blueberry lemon drop martini with fresh muddled berries and the pomegranate martini. This restaurant is a very nice addition to my regular rotation! I will be back soon. read more

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Some of the worst food ever! Really thought we found a new place. Wrong! We order several things and only liked the water. From the egg rolls to the red beans were awful. The waiter seemed confused. Everything took a while getting[[HIGHLIGHT]] to. Lots of people seated, low lighting but a huge no[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] , no! read more

Cecelia Creole Bistro - Pork Belly & Andouille Egg Rolls - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Cecelia Creole Bistro 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 read more

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Absolutely delicious!!! Service was awesome and the food was fantastic. Best dirty martini I've had in a long time! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cecelia is located in downtown Baton Rouge and it is the perfect restaurant for an intimate date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My date and I did not make reservations but there was sitting available at the bar. The bartender was very nice and sweet and she made an excellent cocktail. I was not as impressed with my entree as the chicken lacked flavor. It was supposed to be jerk flavored but it was more so a fried chicken breast. I will say the red beans and rice were delicious. Overall this restaurant is worth a try. read more

Cecelia Creole Bistro - Pomegranate martini - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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I've been wanting to try Cecelia Creole Bistro for a long time! Let's just say......it was well worth the wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a great place for a day date or even a get-together with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We didn't have to wait to be seated for early lunch. Everything we ate came out quick and tasted delicious! read more

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The food was amazing! The fried green tomatoes were so unique and delicious. The drinks were also unique and delicious.

Holy cow! This place is so good! Saw by the reviews this place gets packed so we went a little early and got right in. The staff is very attentive and the hostess didn't just stand behind the desk. You can tell that everyone cares about this place. We got the cornbread. It was so good - could be in the dessert menu. The fried green tomatoes on a crostini with pimento cheese, topped with bacon jam. Y'all this was my favorite bite tonight! So so good! As I'm not a huge pimento cheese fan. - this was fresh and delicious! I had the shrimp and grits as my entree and my husband had the pork chop with Brussel sprouts and polenta. I like savory shrimp and grits - these were bbq. Still good though. Husband loved the pork chops. Would 100% come again!!! read more

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Absolutely an unbelievable find. Noticed that there was many great reviews so we decided to check it out for ourselves. Coming in on a Monday evening without a reservation, we were able to get a table, but the place was quickly full even the night before a major blizzard! Highly recommend reservations for this local as it is in demand and after eating here, you will understand why. Full bar available, but we went for some NA beers and a mock tail which really hit the spot. Service was fantastic and cannot say enough about the exquisite food that served here. Creative, fusion, and fantastic quality. The house size salads were an incredibly generous portion. A real cozy restaurant that's perfect for a romantic evening or just casual time with friends. This is a must stop for Baton Rouge visitors read more

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Food was delicious! I got a Pinot noir to go with my crawfish étouffée, and my partner got the strawberry beer, cornbread, and gumbo. That was my first time having a etouffee. I did not realize it was more of a soup, and it did not disappoint! It was absolutely delicious. I ate it all. The gumbo was nice and smoky with a little bit of kick. Definitely recommend. read more

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I hate to tell anyone else how amazing this place is bc the secret is out and we now have to make a reservation to get in. We have never been disappointed with any dish, or the service. read more

Cecelia Creole Bistro - Menu and awesome appetizer - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Found this cute little place on Yelp, located down town. Totally enjoyed the crap cake, short ribs and mash potatoes They make a mean lemon drop martini too! Great staff and service too! Can't wait to visit again! read more

Cecelia Creole Bistro - Braised Short Ribs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Had a great experience at Cecelia Creole Bistro. I ordered the shrimp and corn bisque with a crab cake, and both were delicious. The bisque was creamy and full of flavor with plenty of shrimp and sweet corn, and the crab cake was perfectly seasoned with a nice crisp on the outside. I also had a blackberry lemon drop that was refreshing and well-balanced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly service and a nice atmosphere that's definitely a spot worth visiting in downtown Baton Rouge.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cecelia Creole Bistro - Crab Cake with Blackberry Lemondrop - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

While in town we came across this wonderful local Bistro and wow what a treat!!!! 5 stars is an understatement for sure. James our server was super friendly and makes you feel right at home and not to mention he was spot on with his service!! The drinks, the food and the people are absolutely amazing!!!! Sarah the owner came over and introduced herself (I love this type of personal experience with people ) we exchanged stories and had a great visit with her. I am so happy we found this little gem and will be going back on our next visit!! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Excellent service. Excellent food. I had the Redfish Cecelia with blackened redfish, which was wonderful. In hindsight, maybe the grilled would have been better, as some of the stouter flavor was overpowered by the blackened flavor. I highly recommend this place! read more

Came on a Saturday around 4pm which is also the time they open that day. I was seated very quickly and my waited Barbora was so nice and answered all my questions. I ordered the gumbo and redfish Cecilia's but with mashed potatoes instead of corn grits. Since it came with collards greens I thought it'd be plated separately ,which is actually an option if you'd want that . The food was very very good especially the gumbo . The gumbo had such a nice seasoning just the perfect thickness to the soil too. It wasn't busy at . read more

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Went on MLK Day, probably wasn't as busy as it usually is because downtown was low foot traffic that day. The waitress was super kind and helpful, I was with others who were unable to have pork, and she was very knowledgeable of the menu and the items in each dish. She recommended they have the alligator bites while I indulged in the boudin balls! So tasty both dishes. The pasta was great as well, I was stuffed leaving, I really wanted dessert but couldn't take another bite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As far as the setting, it was very chill reminds me of Parrains or chimes but downtown.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I would say service was not as good as the atmosphere. But it was a cute little place. For the crawfish étouffée, Brussels (would not get again), French onion soup and shrimp and grits (not pictured) the étouffée was delicious. Soup was not hot and shrimp and grits had WAY too much sauce. They also charge you for a side of butter with no warning. So careful what you ask for not knowing you'll probably pay for it if it's not included in the meal.... Very silly to see that charge or she should have said that's an additional charge. Anyway, would say it was okay. Not fantastic. read more

Cecelia Creole Bistro - Brussels and French onion soup - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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The foods is salty, I ordered gumbo (which I do not recommend) . It tasted like a bland liquid paste with sausage. My other guests order shrimp etouffee and shrimp with grits and we shared the alligator. We agreed that all dishes ordered were too salty for any liking. read more

Cecelia Creole Bistro - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Excellent experience, great food and staff. Great recommendations from my server, save room for the bread pudding.

Best steak I've had in Baton Rouge hands down. And we've just about seen them all. So tender! We got the Andouille Eggrolls for an app.. delish. The mash that comes with the Filet is a Yukon gold potato mash and it is so good. I ordered the collards with my Filet and I'm telling you right now, I'll be going home trying to perfect that! Even my husband who doesn't prefer any kind of greens was saying they were tasty. The service was A1.. James was fabulous! The restaurant is within walking distance of the river downtown. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance.. just right for a date.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will definitely be back for another steak! read more

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The atmosphere and food are top Notch. I had the sweet and spicy fried alligator and the shrimp and grits. Both so good. The bartender was great and made wonderful drinks. read more

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The best experience of flavor and soul prepared perfectly and sound can only be found at this place. My first visit was in February and let's just say I am a regular and my favorite thing to order is the Rosemary Pear Martini, skillet cornbread and the shrimp and grit plate. Everything is good! The service is really nice with being seated in a short period of time and a server comes to take your order timely too. If it's busy you may have to wait but I've never waited over a few minutes to be seated. The building at this establishment gives you a nice "warehouse" vibe with nice pictures and things that reminds you of Louisiana. The music that plays relaxes you as you enjoy the total ambiance of great service, food and atmosphere. You can't go wrong with picking Cecelia's on any day. read more

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Hi! It's me, your new favorite spot to grab a bite to eat downtown in BR! Highly recommend getting the cornbread as an appetizer but also, why not as a dessert?! We each got a couple glasses of wine and beer with our meal. We ended up splitting the Cajun Grouper (spicy!) with a side of braised collard greens (which were outstanding and I could eat that all by itself). Service was quick, food never took too long and were there in under an hour and a half. Love the quaintness of this restaurant. Definitely will sit at the bar next time we go but highly recommend for date night, eating by yourself or just wanting a great, home cooked meal! Shoutout to it also being Valentine's Day - wish they would have done something special for those that dined in that evening (I made these reservations over a month in advance) to help celebrate that day. read more

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Dined here two night in a row because it was so good. Had the cornbread for "one" which is served with cinnamon infused butter and maple syrup. Very good. Then ordered jerk fried chicken which was amazing as were the old fashions. Then last night I started with cup , which is really a small bowl, of gumbo which was very good plus the Boudin balls which were also good. Main was the Cajun fish which was again amazing. Sammy was my bartender/ server and she took great care of me and was on her game. I'll be back. Thank you !! read more

Amazing! The service was great a delicious the food was even better. Delicious! The special was a blackened grouper with corn remoulade and shrimp with asparagus. Hubby had the shrimp and grits. Just perfect! read more

Cecelia Creole Bistro - Blackened grouper - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Came here for dinner on my birthday with relatives. Such a quaint atmosphere. I am a big fan of shrimp and grits so that's what I ordered. While they were good, I've had a lot better. The sauce just wasn't it for me (too thin). Folks in my party had the redfish and the crab cake, both were VERY GOOD. The brussels sprouts were some of the best I've had. The crème brule was good if that's your thing. I am a bread pudding connoisseur; however I'm not a fan of blueberries so I didn't order it. I will definitely be back to try other things on the menu. Should your plans bring you to Baton Rouge, this is a fabulous restaurant to try, especially during the week. read more