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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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

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. Tiny place nice ambiance. read more

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

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Stopped in for lunch as it came highly recommended. This establishment is nice, clean & relaxing. 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

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

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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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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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. 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. read more

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Cecelia is located in downtown Baton Rouge and it is the perfect restaurant for an intimate date night. 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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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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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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I've been wanting to try Cecelia Creole Bistro for a long time! Let's just say......it was well worth the wait. Such a great place for a day date or even a get-together with friends. 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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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. Friendly service and a nice atmosphere that's definitely a spot worth visiting in downtown Baton Rouge. read more

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

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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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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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. As far as the setting, it was very chill reminds me of Parrains or chimes but downtown. 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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First Time at Cecelia Creole Bistro and WOW! I finally made it to Cecelia Creole Bistro after having it on my list for quite some time. The restaurant has a really nice ambiance, though it's on the smaller side (I believe it may be the old Restaurant IPO location). Because it was the last day of Baton Rouge Restaurant Week, we decided to order off their special menu and it did not disappoint! We couldn't resist also adding a half pan of their famous skillet cornbread, and it was just as indulgent as it sounds. Honestly, it's hard to even break the courses down because every single dish was spectacular, cocktails included. Starters: * Crispy Pork Belly with Caramelized Peaches & Bourbon - the flavors were perfectly balanced, rich yet bright. * Summer Corn Chowder with Yukon Gold Potatoes & Bacon - comforting, creamy and full of flavor. Entrees: * Short Ribs over Gruyère Grits with Asparagus topped with Bordelaise, it was melt-in-your-mouth tender and decadent. * Black Grouper over Brabant Potatoes with Sauce Soubise & Green Tomato Chow Chow - my personal favorite! The acidity of the chow chow paired beautifully with the richness of the sauce Soubise. Desserts: * Donut Bread Pudding with Powdered Sugar Glaze & Sprinkles * Cornbread Tres Leches with Steen's Cane Syrup Whipped Cream - the Tres Leches stole the show. The flavor of the Steen's whipped cream took it to another level! Cocktails: We tried the French Martini, Lemon Drop Martini, and their specialty Fig-Infused Old Fashioned. Each one was perfectly crafted and elevated the entire experience. We dine out often, and I can confidently say this was one of the best meals (and service experiences) we've had in a long time, easily the best of the year so far. Cecelia Creole Bistro is an absolute 5-star restaurant, and we can't wait to return! Pro tip: Because the space is limited, I highly recommend making reservations. read more

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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. Ambiance.. just right for a date. We will definitely be back for another steak! read more

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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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Stopped here for a quick bite on my route from Cali to Florida and was more than pleasantly surprised. We started with half sized bread, then crab cake, and finished with the alligator bites. One of the only times I've had alligator and would HIGHLY recommend! From the drinks to the service by our bartender Evan, this was a perfect experience for a quick trip on this drive. 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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The food was AMAZING! Shrimp and grits were spectacular. My husband loved the grouper and my son had chicken. Both said they would go back. Cornbread appetizer is a MUST. Boudin balls were terrific, good flavor, moist, tasty breading. I had a Paloma drink which was flavorful. Strawberry shortcake was sweet, but not overly sweet, biscuit was light and flakey. I don't think you'd be disappointed. 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 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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Had some delicious food at this cozy spot. The bartender Evan provided great local recommendations for my time in town, and made a delicious fresh mojito. I had the jerk chicken with rice - it's good quality and some of the better NOLA cuisine I've had. There isn't a lot of seating so reserve ahead or plan to grab a barstool, if there's room. Great spot for business meals! read more

Cecelia Creole Bistro - Blueberry Mojiito - 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

I love this cute little spot! I can't get the skillet cornbread or the fried jerk chicken & red beans out of my head. It is absolutely delicious. The service is also always great! read more

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

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So good i went twice during my trip. Started off with the fig old fashion as a cocktail which was very good and sweeter than the traditional. I had almost every appetizer on the menu. The best appetizer was the cornbread by far, but the combo of flavors in the fried green tomatoes was also very good. The gator bites were also good if you want one with some protein. My favorite entree was the seafood pasta but i heard the redfish was also very good. I had the short rib and it was good, but not as tender as i expected given how good everything else was. read more

This place is so worth the wait & drive! The waiter was so well mannered and professional! We live over an hour away but the food here is amazing! I had the filet mignon with French fries and broccolini and it was cooked perfectly! Delicious!! My husband had the redfish Cecelia and loved it! The cosmopolitan was tasty and the atmosphere is romantic pretty and relaxing! The price is on the higher side but worth every penny! Make reservations since there's only about 11 tables and a bar. The only thing I could even think to add would be a jazz band in the corner for background music! Overall, a wonderful date night place. I do not recommend bringing children since it appears the main focus is adults & special occasions & dates!! read more

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Second time pre ordering food to go...they are slow..never ready when they say...will have to think hard about coming back!!

My mother & I chose to have dinner at Cecelia Creole Bistro while she was visiting BR. From the moment we walked in, we could tell it was going to be one of our new favorites based on the atmosphere. We had top notch service & fantastic food! We chose to do the Pork Belly & Andouille Egg Rolls as an appetizer. Let me tell you, you just have to get it! It was 10/10! I chose to get the Shrimp & Grits as my entree & it was just as delicious. We are already planning our next visit! read more

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

My friends and I got lucky to not only stay in an AirBnB just across from Cecilia's, but to be able to sneak for an early dinner before my hooding ceremony at LSU a few weeks ago. Because we didn't realize that we had to make an RSVP a day or two in advance, we didn't get a table but were able to be seated at the bar. The bartender was great and we must have arrived a bit before the dinner rush as everything came out from the kitchen fairly quickly. So I cannot even begin to describe how heavenly this meal was from start to finish. My friends and I ordered some appetizers to share including the Skillet Cornbread, Sweet & Spicy Alligator, and the Sweet Chili-Glazed Brussel Sprouts. What a great mixture of apps to get us started. Given that we were celebrating my graduation, I went ahead and ordered what sounded like the best sounding item on the menu for me - the Redfish Cecilia. That is a dish that I could have as my last meal on this Earth and be completely content with. It was absolutely delicious. And the funny part is that I don't even like grits, but I loveddddddddd these grits. The crawfish etoufee and the braised collards just make this the perfect all around dish if you want to get an authentic Louisiana dish while staying to Baton Rouge. Cheers to the chef! read more

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The RIBS were absolutely everything I didn't know I needed in my life!!!! Top 3 best ribs I have ever had also the slaw they coupled with it was amazing. I asked for a side of the slaw. The Gumbo was good its authentic dark rue style. I would have loved some seafood in my gumbo too. Meal I order redfish Celia, fiancé order jerk fried chicken & my son the pasta. Redfish: I liked the blackened redfish, collard greens and grits were good as well. Seafood pasta was good I would order it again Jerk fried chicken was okay loved the red beans a lot. Bias because I thought jerk would be spicy and hot since I'm from Jamaica but it was sweet. Service was great no wait either I went 4pm on Saturday ! read more

We came here on Friday night without a reservation at around 5:30 and got a seat as the small bar. This place was recommended by the sweet bartender down the street. We started with the fried green tomatoes on crostini with pimento cheese. I kinda wish this had been just: pimento cheese on top of the tomatoes (the bread was unnecessary and a little stale.) We split the fried jerk chicken served on top of red beans and rice. The chicken was fantastic, a little sticky and a little spicy. The red beans and rice were good, but not really warm enough. We had the blueberry white chocolate bread pudding for dessert. also good, but couldn't really taste the blueberries or the white chocolate - the topping of like a praline caramel was warm and very good. read more

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The atmosphere was great and the server Emily was excellent. She was extremely knowledgeable of the menu. She gave her suggestions off the drink, lunch, and main menu and was able to answer any questions. When the appetizer skillet cornbread came out, it was fresh from the oven still steaming when you cut it, which allowed the cinnamon whipped butter and maple bourbon glaze to melt and soak into all the books and crannies of the cornbread. The main course was from the main menu was named after the restaurant, the Redfish Cecelia. The fish was grilled properly, still flaky and tender while the corn grits were very creamy. They blended in well with the braised collard greens and everything came together when eaten in one bite. It was an enjoyable experience in a relaxing atmosphere. Perfect for lunch after a morning of meetings and conferences. read more

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AMAZING! We had a party of 6, so we ordered several starters. Brussel Sprouts, gnocchi, and crab cake, all amazing. Entrees, we ordered the filet, redfish cooked blackened and fried, all were amazing. Definitely order the potato mash, asparagus and corn maque choux. Blueberry lemon martini and champagne mule were so yummy. Highly recommend ordering several dishes and eating family style, you want to taste it all. Service was amazing and the atmosphere was so cool. read more