My graduation was on May 16th and afterwards we had already booked a reservation here for 25 people! I have been here several times and it is one of my favorite restaurants in Baton Rouge for great flavorful food. The food was amazing and great. For an appetizer, I had a dozen of their chargrilled oysters. You can see the smoke and smell them cooking them on the way in. They have this amazing butter sauce packed with tons of flavor and it is served with their French bread to soak up that butter! Some other appetizers we got were their fried eggplant with marinara sauce and their buffalo wings which are so good. For my main entree, I got their blackened shrimp pasta which was seasoned well and came with garlic bread. My twin got their hamburger steak and it was delicious. Some drinks I got for the night were their old fashioned and their Long Island iced tea. The ambiance is nice and perfect for a family outing or to celebrate graduation in my case. This will always be a restaurant I will coming back to. The service was great and Chance was amazing the entire time accommodating our large party! Thanks so much. read more

City Cafe - Graduation celebration at City Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Wow. It's feast or famine at City Cafe. My two prior visits here were wonderful. Check my reviews. Tonight during my daughter's 21st birthday? I literally lost my appetite after I took a bite of shrimp in their Eggplant Supreme dish. Never in decades of eating out have I had an establishment serve me what I got tonight. The shrimp had a big shrimp on top of the bite that I took, under it were several smaller shrimp, completely dry, stuck together. And they ... crunched. I spit them out, they tasted like dried, week old shrimp. Simply awful. I love a night out for dinner but I literally lost my appetite. The restaurant response was as bad. The waitress took the plate. No apology. Nothing from the kitchen other than, do you want something else? City Cafe must have way too much business to serve a dish like this and not say a word back. I'm not a shrinking violet but damn, a simple sorry might have been nice. read more

City Cafe - Nasty, stuck, dried shrimp Eggplant Supreme - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

City Cafe is the best kept secret in town. They have the most amazing food, drinks, and service. Their chargrilled oysters are the best I've had anywhere! I highly recommend City Cafe for excellent food in a great atmosphere. Be sure to try the Sunday Brunch. You'll love it! read more

$35 brunch buffet in a restaurant where there's no abilities to walk around other tables to reach the buffet in their back room. It's a bad setup that I wouldn't recommend they continue, especially on a day as popular as Mother's Day with lots of elderly families trying to walk back and forth. For the price they could just do table service and bring you food you choose from a menu. Their food and wait staff are good, but their brunch should be thought out better. read more

City Cafe - 1/2 shrimp poboy and corn & bisque soup. Wonderful. - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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My bestie reserved this place for a small baby shower. Nice space for an intimate gathering with minimal decorations. The servers were great and super helpful. Mimosas were ordered, those were pretty good. Then it was time for entrees. I order the Chicken Breaux Bridge that was described as a Seafood stuffed chicken breast, wrapped in bacon, on a bed of angel hair pasta covered in a crawfish cream sauce. My pasta was was covered in sauce but no crawfish in sight. Our server went to the kitchen to get me some of the correct sauce. Even still it was a bit bland and the bacon could've stood a few more minutes cooking for a crispier texture. My friend got a steak that she said was horribly bland but she ate it anyway. Wouldn't say this place is the worst but they just need a lil more seasoning in their lives. The onion rings and corn maque choice were bomb though. read more

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Yall. This place is so good. I'd seen it for years but never went. It's very pretty inside and decorated in an upscale cafe kind of style, yet still made for a very cozy and comfortable environment. I only got pics of two food items because we scarfed everything else down. My favorite was the NOLA chicken sandwich. My lord. Yall the bread was fantastic, the chicken was crunchy and juicy, and it just was the perfect sandwich. That sandwich is why it's a 5/5 I'm telling you. Chicken parm was super yummy too as well as both of our apps. But in my mind that chicken sandwich is the real winner. I really appreciated that busboys walked around constantly to clear the table of any empty plates. And our server was wonderful. read more

City Cafe - Fried Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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City has really easy parking, a good sized patio and bar space in addition to their restaurant. It was a favorite of mine in 2023 when I lived in BR. I've since moved away and was excited to swing by here when I was back in town for work and it did now disappoint. While service was a little scattered and slow, the chicken wrap was delicious. It's got a great balance of meat to veggies and sauce. I get the sweet potato fries because I LOVE the house made honey mustard. It's got a good balance of sweet and tang. My business colleague enjoyed the club (it's pretty big) and regular fries too. read more

City Cafe - Chicken Wrap & Sweet Potato Fries - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

We go here weekly and they never disappoint. The chargrilled oysters are killer! The staff is always nice too

I was taken to City Cafe when visiting family in the Baton Rouge area. The food was delicious, and our server was friendly and helpful. I can see why this place is a favorite for my BR family. read more

City Cafe - Eggplant Supreme and Fried Shrimp Poboy - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Catfish was excellent and so was our server. We got the key lime pie to go. At first I thought it was small for the price, but it was so rich and delicious! We highly recommend this place if you are visiting. read more

City Cafe - Catfish with Cajun potatoes. - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I wish I took pictures. Everything was good here - cheese sticks, pastas, salads, etoufee. The cafe is more like a sports bar - lots of tvs, sports paraphernalia, etc. Our server was kind, hospitable, made great recommendations. I highly recommend this place. read more

Kid-free lunch date before school pickup at City Cafe in Baton Rouge. We did the lunch special with soup and 4 chargrilled oysters. The chargrilled oysters were clean and cooked well, but they had a bit too much lemon zing for me. The lunch special portion was just enough for lunch. The seafood gumbo was extremely flavorful with a little kick, and I would definitely order it again. The shrimp and crab bisque was amazing -- the kind of soup you want the recipe for. I had the NOLA fried chicken sandwich. It was good, but not very flavorful on its own, so I had to doctor it up a bit. The fries were good, especially with ranch seasoning and a little drizzle of Tony's. Our bill was about $28 per person including fountain drinks, which felt fair for what we got. We sat outside and even though it was packed, the service stayed friendly and fairly quick. Overall: 4/5. I'd definitely go back, especially for the gumbo and bisque. read more

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To go order alert. I wanted a good old club sandwich on a Saturday night. I couldn't have chose a better place. The restaurant was packed for some odd reason so I decided to do curbside pickup even though I ordered in the parking lot. The curbside waiter was swift energetic and he was polite. My sandwich omg was delicious and gave me exactly what I was looking for. Instead of fries I chose the onion rings which were nice crispy and hot. I had a few fries mixed in there but it was okay. read more

City Cafe - Club Sandwich With Fries - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Strict diet? Eat here! Love eating here every month or so while visiting my favorite relative! The eggplant dish with shrimp and pasta can be served with or without pasta. SO YUM! Be careful of the slippery floor. I slipped on my way in and another spot when leaving and slid almost into another patrons lap at the adjacent table! Bahahahaha! Not funny for the waitstaff who slipped in a 3rd spot and hit the concrete floor read more

The crab and corn bisque is my absolute favorite--it's rich, flavorful, and I order it every single time I come here. It never disappoints! The chargrilled oysters are also always on point--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The staff is consistently friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. This place is a must-visit for seafood lovers! read more

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One of my Baton Rouge favorites! I love the atmosphere; it has a family like setting but also nice for a food date night or corporate meeting. Service is great! I've had just about everything on the menu and have never had a complaint eating here. The chargrilled oysters are definitely my top 3. They have some amazing appetizers- the fried eggplant, wings, spinach and artichoke dip, and more. read more

City Cafe - Chargrilled oysters - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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The food was good . It could have used a little bit more love & care to make it better. For example: my omelette was just toppings inside an egg with some cheese on the bottom rather than having the cheese mixed throughout to marry all the ingredients . The beignets were just rolls with powdered sugar. We sat outside . I loved that the fans and covered area allowed us to be super comfortable in the Louisiana heat. read more

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the manager was rude! They gave us fish but it wasn't catfish as advertised. the entree lack seasoning. I'll never return to this place until they prioritize their customers. they lack accountability & customer consideration. Never ever have I ever felt uncomfortable speaking to a manager, my waitress showed more compassion. I will NOT be returning!! the food was terrible. read more

8-18-24 Awesome food and service!! I had the city cafe salad with grilled chicken with purple onions added. Krista was a very attentive polite & pleasant waitress! My second time here while out of town. I will be back! Atmosphere was very pleasant too! Not too loud. read more

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Been going here for literally years! Always love the fast paced service, though the noise can get loud at times, the best time to go would be for lunch, when it gets to dinner that's when it has the opportunity to be really packed. I got one of my favorite staples, the hamburger nachos, though I don't always finish it, it's a great meal to share with others at your table. read more

City Cafe - Hamburger Nachos - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Tried 1/2 a fried shrimp poboy with cup of seafood gumbo and both were good. I'm particular about shrimp and both the shrimp and batter were perfect. They use NOLA made Leidenheimer poboy bread. The gumbo was pretty good too.. reminded me of the old Piccadeli gumbo. I'll be back to try the weekly lunch specials which appear to be a great value. I asked the waitress for a taste of the gravy used on the sliced roast beef poboys, just to see if it was the NOLA style I've been craving. It didn't have much flavor though. All in all, I enjoyed the food, it was served quickly and the bar had a nice atmosphere. Noticed the nice sized patio for future reference.. needed the a/c today and it was appreciated. Brought in a light sweater and didn't really need it. I'll be back to try more seafood. read more

City Cafe - 1/2 Shrimp poboy (hold the lettuce & tomato & pickles on the side), with a side of seafood gumbo. Not pictured: Heinz Ketchup! - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The food was great and the service was good as well. The food had great flavor. They had quite a few options that made it hard to figure out what to try. We will have to go back and try some other things from the menu. Craft beers on tap. read more

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This is for the downtown BR location. My husband and I paid for parking (which was expensive) to have a date night dinner at City Cafe, however the service was disappointing from the moment we walked in to the hostess counter. The hostess was running back and forth appearing she didn't know what she was doing. We stood in line for about 15 minutes, noting that the two customers ahead of us had a party of 14 and the next 17 people. When we asked for a table for 2 she said it was going to be a 45 minute wait, because she just had to seat those large requests. The manager came to the desk and said the previous guest had reservations, although, I heard the hostess ask the party of 14 and the lady said no. My husband and I decided to leave and go to Louisiana Lagniappe, which we had a wait there but it was well worth it. * I know that Louisiana Lagniappe is an upscale restaurant and shouldn't be compared to City Cafe. read more

Grilled oysters are among the best ever. The salad with fried chicken has dressing that is truly "drinkable ", can only be made better (for me) when you substitute fried shrimp for chicken. The wait staff are always courteous and prompt. You are very likely to meet the owner, he makes his rounds and is clearly concerned with and proud of his business. read more

I wish I could give it a 4.5. Great staff 9 -10 there are great. These people are good at what they do. Oysters, pastas, salads, burgers and even a chicken or fish dish. Good location and mainly locals. Love it a family friendly sports bar with great food read more

City Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Everything is always amazing! Highly recommend the oysters, crawfish and THE CITY CAFE BURGER

I really enjoyed the food that I ordered. I had "The Southerner". An omelet stuffed with Louisiana crawfish, shrimp , crabmeat, and pepper jack cheese. It was so good I will definitely recommend to others. I also will return The service was good as well. read more

City Cafe - The front of City Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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One of our favorites! Friendly staff, good food and xoxktails The Pecan Drum Special was delicious read more

Been here what feels like a thousand times for book club dinners, moms' brunch, girls' nights, gym fam get togethers, etc. and somehow never finished a review! Great, local restaurant and bar for the south end of Baton Rouge. Always a pleasant experience. I've tried their delicious salads, poboys and sandwiches, specials on the menu including shrimp and grits, and have yet to find anything I don't love. They have a couple nice private room options for larger parties and a wonderful outdoor patio. Quickly becoming my favorite restaurant in BR. read more

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Well, I was craving the fish tacos again from pickup and today they were a miss. No pico, taco shells were hard, beans and rice were cold. Tacos were pretty much a mess. The whole meal was not good. Even the shrimp poboy was not great. I have found City Cafe to be outstanding some days and not so good other days. Wish they were more consistent. read more

Food is great, but the service oh well we for the food. Apparently they are short on menus because we had to share the one we had. Plenty of brunch menus. It was well after noon when we got there. Took 45 minutes to receive the food and the onion rings were cold. read more

Met my girlfriends for a Saturday lunch and it was great! We ordered a variety of things and everyone enjoyed their meal. I ordered the turkey burger (added avocado and bacon) and sweet potato fries. It was delicious! The burger was so well seasoned and juicy! It came in at $18 after taxes, so good value because honestly, I could have eaten half and been satisfied. Our waitress was so efficient and friendly read more

City Cafe - Turkey burger and sweet potato fries-I ate a bite from my burger and half of the fries before I remembered to take a picture - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Our service was great and the food was good! My sister and ai had fried fish and shrimp platter. The shrimp were really good, and the fish was pretty good. We all loved the onion rings which are thin and crispy - with delicious ranch dressing! My sister-in-law got a chicken sandwich that was incredible. The portions are really big, and we all left with "go boxes." Glad we found this place. read more

Came out here for lunch with a large group of family and friends. They were king enough to seat us in a separate room for privacy. Our server was Heather and she did an outstanding job servicing a group of 14 people. She took our orders timely and made sure we all received our orders as made. Also made sure if we didn't like something; she'd be happy to make a change. The food overall was great! We ordered a lot throughout but below are the highlights; Chargrilled oysters: 5/5 Fried pickles 4/5 Stuffed mushrooms 5/5 Fried cheese 4/5 Fried Eggplants 5/5 Seafood gumbo was delish! Salads of all sorts were also good to start the meal! Seafood Bellevue 5/5 Poboys we're good as well 4/5 Overall food and service were great and would recommend this spot! Will be visiting again! read more

City Cafe - Roast beef poboy with sweet potato fries - Seafood Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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loved this place . first time being here from California . Food was excellent! not spicy or greasy like some fried foods. we will be back soon read more

Good food consistently. During crawfish season this place is packed with customers. The boiled crawfish are always tasty. I have been to this restaurant many times. Usually with small or larger groups for birthday or similar celebrations. I have never gotten a meal I didn't like. The brunches are good but We usually go for dinner. I have never seen this place when it was not full of customers. Apparently We are not the only people who enjoy dining here. It is not a large place but there is a room for bigger groups. There are many selections of seafood on the menu as well as steaks etc. I love the eggplant dishes. The lunch menu has several good selections. You will not leave hungry. Great service but sometimes a wait for a table though. Good location with plenty of parking available. Great place to take visitors new to the area. Casual with reasonable prices. read more

The service was very good and the food was delicious. I enjoyed dinner with friends. We irdered different dishes and no one was disappointed. read more

Wings and onion rings were very good and the prices were very good compared to restaurants near this area. Service was amazing. Restaurant looks nice and the music isn't too loud but loud enough for a nice chill atmosphere. Overall 10/10 experience. read more

City always hits the mark in the way of food and service. Great neighborhood restaurant.

Love love love their pecan crusted Chicken salad with bacon honey mustard dressing. I promise u can't go wrong with this meal. I'm over 250 lbs and I have never finished one of these meals from being so stuffed. It's great give it a try read more