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    Ombu Buffet

    Ombu Buffet

    3.3
    (43 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    If you're wanting to leave with a full belly to the point you need to unbutton your pants, this is…read morethe perf spot. I went for the lunch buffet for $13.99 and feel like the BR location def has more options than the NOLA location (I haven't been to that spot in over a year though). There are some seafood options during lunch (salt and pepper crab, salmon, assortment of fish, and mussels) but if you want a wider variety, dinner is the way to go. I didn't try the sushi because the majority of them were always wiped out but the chefs in the back were doing their best to replenish whenever they could. Nothing to extraordinary with the sushi, I feel like you could get most of em at the grocery store. My favs at lunch were hands down the salmon and the baked mussels w cheese on top. The salmon was SEASONED SO WELL and I just kept going back for more. The mussels and cheese was def a hit too bc I could see the chefs restock every so often. There's unlimited boba (not included in the buffet) and I had the mango, which tasted watered down to me. The ice cream was amazing, got a mix of the taro and mango. The cakes were extremely dry and the mousse was the only thing saving it from totally crumbling in my mouth. For the most part, the food was piping hot, but there were a few options that were cold when I ate them, hence the 4 stars. The staff were incredibly sweet and would clean tables immediately after someone would leave.

    This is my 3rd time trying Ombu & I wish I took more pictures lol! I'll go back & update this…read morereview. It's truly a nice family friendly restaurant, pretty floral & serene decor. The staff is friendly by helping us to find seating & getting our drink orders promptly. It's a buffet so we explored the options & it was very clean & neatly arranged. The have staff by the food if you need assistance with anything food related like ordering ramen, which I done separately. We ordered togo & mix it with sushi for about $20 that's enough for us to enjoy. If you want your moneys worth.. I recommend dining in!

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    Willie's Restaurant and Bar

    Willie's Restaurant and Bar

    4.0
    (534 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Willie's definitely delivered where it mattered most: the crawfish. I started with 3 pounds and…read morebefore I knew it, ordered 2 more. That alone should tell you how good they were. The crawfish were flavorful, seasoned well, and priced right, which is honestly the perfect combination when you're sitting down ready to eat. They had that messy, not really spicy, addictive quality that keeps you reaching for "just one more" until the tray is empty. I also tried the buffalo wings. They weren't that great, if I'm being honest, but I was hungry so they got the job done. The crawfish are clearly the star of the show here anyway. The atmosphere felt relaxed and unpretentious, exactly the kind of place you want for seafood with friends, cold drinks, and a table full of shells piling up by the minute. If you're wondering whether I'll be back, I already have.

    I read the yelp reviews and was expecting to taste cajun flavors since we were visiting Louisiana…read morebut we were disappointed by the lack of seasoning. I guess I was expecting my shrimp would be covered in cajun sauce but it came plane with cajon seasoning and a dipping sauce on the side. We also tried frog legs which was tasty. The service was quick and the lady who served us was very nice, her name is Heron S. We were seated in a room with other ladies and families. It felt like home, people having pleasant conversations We were lucky it was Monday and the shrimp was the special of the day.

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    The NEW Fish Tacos. Summer '23!
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    City Cafe

    City Cafe

    4.1
    (287 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    My graduation was on May 16th and afterwards we had already booked a reservation here for 25…read morepeople! 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.

    City Cafe (CC) has a very cozy interior, and a great separate bar area. Right off of ONeil Lane it…read moreis quite easy to get to. First things, it had at least two. an accessible parking areas for my daughters power chair access. Awesome. And the waitstaff were so pleasant to deal with. First fish, shrimp tacos. I have to admit I was skeptical but CC nailed it. Three generous soft shelled tortillas with 4+ shrimp, multi colored bells, salad, etc. were delicious. I was even more skeptical of the sweetened/spicy syrup that came with them but whoa, perfect combo on the tacos. The side was yellow rice with black beans and pico. Decent. Second dish, Epplant Supreme. Breaded, baked eggplant with well spice shrimp over a bed of thin pasta. Piece of buttered bread and a small side salad. My daughter loved it. I tried one of the shrimp and it was really good. Overall 4/5, edging towards a 5. Well pleased with the dinner and the price.

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    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
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    Zee Zee's

    Zee Zee's

    4.3
    (34 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    This place wasn't what I expected but was definitely a vibe. The atmosphere was very relaxed and we…read moreenjoyed our time there. Food was a 8/10 everything we tasted was phenomenal. The only downside was the service. While super nice and friendly, our server forgot one entire entree and was slow to bring refills. He was apologetic and did everything to make up for the forgotten entree, and even took a drink off the bill that we didn't like. This bar/restaurant is on the pricier side so be prepared for that but the food was worth it.

    This was my first time visiting Zee Zee's and I'll be back!…read more Me and my friend went on a Tuesday or Steak night and we werent disappointed. It was also martini night and they were 8$ This place is located under the overpass on Perkins very ducked off I see how I missed it everytime. It's a very cozy vibe great for a date night or girls night out. We both order ribeye steaks and they were absolutely amazing. Cooked and seasoned perfectly. The asparagus could have been seasoned a bit more. The baked potato was also over baked and for some odd reason I didn't have bacon bits and my friend did. The gumbo was fantastic I wish I would've gotten a bigger bowl! The salad was simple yet delicious. It could've had more veggies and the cherry tomatoes could have been cut. I don't like having them roll everywhere trying to cut them on such a small plate. The drinks were amazing and don't owe me anything!

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    Elsie's Plate & Pie

    Elsie's Plate & Pie

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $$

    One of the top meals of my life. The seafood post pie was mind blowing. My husband has the fried…read morechicken with red beans and rice...the flavor was chefs kiss and the chicken was cooked unbelievably. It was perfection. We also enjoyed the crawfish queso and would recommend but it should have been a bit warmer (we had it with crostini). We took the pie to go and not home yet. Lol. Absolutely worth the hype. Well done.

    Came into town to visit LSU and Elsie's was recommended as one of the best places to eat in Baton…read moreRouge. After 6 hours of traveling I was up for anything!! We arrived on a Sunday at 11:45am. So right in the middle of the brunch rush. We were quoted a35 minute wait but was seated sooner. We ordered lunch. I got the chicken pot pie my partner got the bbq bayou burger and we split an order of the crawfish pie with red beans and rice. Both plates were served with a salad. Service was great! Jack was our server. He made some excellent recommendations!! The chicken pot pie had a kick to if so fyi....Everything was delicious!! Turns out we got and order of the boudin pie instead of the crawfish pie but it was delicious! He did bring us out a crawfish pie to try (not pictured) and it was also excellent!! The red beans and rice were the best I've had. And I've done a red beans and rice tour in NOLA and this was the best I've had!! We rounded out our meal with the Eye of the Tiger pie. And holey moley!!! The best finish to our meal!! They also have a great craft beer selection on draft. The only downside to this place is the parking is not great and there are only two bathrooms that are unisex. But heck....I'll be back every time I visit BR!!

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