My daughter and I went to Rouj Creole before heading to the see Hadestown in theaters for my birthday. We decided to split lots of appetizers since we knew a meal wouldn't do well sitting out in the car, and they honestly have such a great selection of appetizers that I never get past this them to the entrees. We started with the baked Brie and the Thai-ger shrimp. The baked Brie is a staple for me, and the pastry is so light that I could just go for this and eat a whole order by myself. It was our first time getting the shrimp but it definitely won't be the last! They were sweet with the right amount of spice. We followed it up with the crawfish and eggplant (my favorite!) and a crab cake. Hayden was our server and we cannot say enough good things about him. He engaged in conversation and remembered things we mentioned. He was pleasant and always was there before we could think about needing anything. I saw that they have a good number of appetizers and drinks available on the happy hour menu, so this may become a new happy hour spot. read more

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I came here for a business meeting at 7pm, and we had the whole back room to ourselves and even a projector! It was a pretty big room with tons of tables...great space for a meeting. I loved the ambiance for this restaurant! Business casual and upscale vibes but not too fancy. When we were waiting to enter our room, there were several water leaks in the roof that kept dropping on us. It was in several places in the host stand areas. I didn't like this because I kept having to move. When we got to the room, again, it was nice and big. We didn't have a prefixed menu, so we got to order whatever we would have liked from the regular menu. There was such a good variety of options! I got the Brussels sprouts and boudin dip to start. I highly recommend both of these as the portion sizes were huge! The Brussels sprouts were burnt and balsamic like, which is my absolute favorite. The boudin dip came with so many crackers and was delicious. For my meal, I got the chicken paillard. It was good but the portion was very small compared to the appetizers in my opinion. The chicken was very moist and flavorful. It filled me up because I had two appetizers, but I don't think it would be enough for me without having something to go with it. read more

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We initially chose this location because we tried coming a year ago to get chargrilled oysters and they were out. Unfortunately they no longer offer them but this fish burre blanc was sooo good I keep thinking about it months later. The green beans were blanched but not mushy. The fish was crispy and still moist and the lump crab was not skimpy. Even the fried artichoke was delicious. The wait time for the food to get ordered and delivered seemed a bit lengthy since there weren't that many people there but I've just got to get back to that fish plate. It had a nice chilled atmosphere but still has a fancy aire about it. read more

Rouj Creole - Buere blanc - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Dining that is conveniently located to shopping, medical facilities, and condo living! Convenient parking with excellent service! Contemporary ambience with booth, table and bar seating. Thoroughly enjoyed the patty melt and the crabcake is to die for! Baton Rouge has so many good dining options and this is one of them! read more

Rouj Creole - Menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Rouj Creole has a very solid happy hour that I truly enjoyed. We tried the pepperjack boudin dip that was really good but it would've been even better if it was really hot. The smoked brisket arancini was such a treat! They're plated on a lake of gravy which is delicious as well. I tried french 75 that was pretty good as well. read more

Rouj Creole - Pepperjack boudin dip - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Visiting Baton Rouge and stumbled across this place on someone's Instagram. We went right at 1:00, but I didn't realize they were serving brunch at that time. I didn't want soup, salad, or a sandwich so my only other choice was breakfast food. I ordered the grits and grillades, my mom and cousin did the fish and grits, and my aunt did the shrimp poboy. The waiter said the poboy was huge, but we weren't expecting it to be how big it was. They were not stingy with the shrimp at all. My aunt thought the shrimp could've been crispier but that the poboy still had a good flavor. My mom and cousin enjoyed the fish and grits. They were jealous that my food came with a biscuit and theirs didn't lol. My food was good but it was kind of salty for my liking. Our waiters were nice and the food didn't take long to come out. Overall it was a cute place and I'm sure it would be nice for dinner. read more

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OH MY GOODNESS! Everything, absolutely every part of the dinner we have couldn't have been better. Just WOW! The food options on menu were refreshing to my eyes! The options reached far more than typical of Cajun, Creole flavors of what I expect as a restaurant that serves local cuisine. I was torn between lamb and duck entree. I ended up choosing lamb and I should make my next reservation soon to try the duck! The red wine from Oregon complimented PERFECTLY. It was just phenomenal!!! read more

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Amazing place for a fancy date night or girls night out! The staff was so attentive and knowledgeable, the atmosphere is classy, and the food was amazing! ROUJ SANGRIA Red Wine, Sherry, Lillet Rouge, Citrus Juices, Green Apples, Red Grapes, Simple Syrup BAKED BRIE - this was amazing pepper jelly, granny smith apples, parmesan crostini CRAB CAKE MAISON seared crab cakes, house remoulade, chimichurri, fresh pepper salad, corn maque choux 160Z RIBEYE mushroom-shallot red wine demi glaze GARLIC MASHED POTATOES - side item. Not my favorite read more

I really enjoyed this place for the drinks and atmosphere! It was the perfect place for my twins and I's 27th birthday dinner! The lemon drop martinis we got in all the flavors- strawberry, blueberry, and mango plus the French 75s were amazing! The Cobb salad was also great! My only complaint was the crawfish cream sauce on my steak. The crawfish tails were very fresh, fishy/unseasoned like and really took from the overall enjoyment of the steak/cream sauce combo. The garlic mash potatoes were perfect coupled with the steak I just hated that the crawfish were so disappointing. The Thai shrimp app was also delicious. Honestly also think they're a bit overpriced for the portions and food quality but would come again for their happy hour. The drinks were 10/10. Service , the wait staff, and our personal waitress were also great! read more

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My wife and I went here for a quick date night and we're impressed by the food and the service!

About tonight.... Stopped in for a quick bite and wow... just wow... The house chardonnay was fabulous and I was in the mood for Eggplant so tried the Eggplant + Crawfish. Unbelievable! Hit every culinary note possible. How did I not discover this before?!? We decided to order off the "Lent Features" menu and split the Shrimp Arrabbiata Pasta. From the second it was set on the table a beautiful Smokey bbq smell hit us from a wonderful sauce. It was delicious!!! The only critique is that I wish it had come with a small piece of bread for soaking up the leftover marinara. Afterwards, we had an Apricot Old-Fashioned. I will tell you this... if you truly LOVE bourbon and Kaleb is bartending, you have got to try one. I have had these here for years but this one hit all the notes! Perfectly done and NOT too sweet (thank goodness). Ethan G was our server and he was fabulous! This is one of our favorite places because it has everything. Fabulous food, fabulous service and fine crafted cocktails. read more

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Visiting from Houston this place was highly recommended and did not disappoint I only had about an hour to spare so I just grabbed an appetizer but it was so pretty delicious the service was impeccable the place is nice and urban chic vibe. read more

Rouj Creole - Eggplant + crawfish SO TASTY - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Rainy Wednesday night in BTR I met a friend for dinner at Rouj. His family are regulars at Rouj and he chose the restaurant - a good choice Environment is upscale but not stuffy and a nice place to grab a happy hour drink We started with the smoked brisket arancini - delicious! Crispy and hot with plenty of gravy to mop up - easily big enuff for 2 to share For entree I had chicken paillard, chicken cutlet, beef dirty rice, haricot verts, tasso cream sauce - honestly one of the best pan fried chicken dishes I've had. Cooked perfectly, not dried out, tasso cream sauce was great! When in BTR Rouj definitely warrants consideration for your dinner needs read more

Rouj Creole - Brisket arancini - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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The food was EXCELLENT! Service was also great. Hostess was very friendly and accommodating. It is now my favorite restaurant in BR--hands down! read more

Continues to be some of my favorite seafood in town! I always have to get the eggplant. Had dueling bowls of gumbos and finished both! Love the dark roux of the duck and andouille, and the tang of the seafood gumbo. Our waiter was wonderful, quick and attentive. Helped us celebrate my birthday with a treat too good I forgot to let me phone eat ;) read more

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Rouj Creole is an amazing southern classic restaurant with phenomenal food - your taste buds will not be disappointed! We started out with the Thai inspired fried shrimp that were perfectly golden fried with a sweet, tangy, and spicy sauce that was perfection (this was not extremely spicy by any means). Two of us ordered off of the brunch menu - both a grits dish - which were savory and delightful. The grits & grillades were extremely rich but the biscuit added a nice touch. If you're looking for a dish on the lighter side, highly recommend the sensation salad. Their sensation dressing is by far the best sensation in town. I could go there everyday just for the salad! Service was super quick, prompt, and the young lady waiting on us was super bright and cheery which made for a pleasant dining experience. We went around 2pm on a Sunday. While the restaurant wasn't full by any means, they still had a decent crowd. We never felt rushed. Highly recommend Rouj Creole if you're in the area! read more

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What a fantastic meal! They brought back the mussels and frites, and they were even better than we remembered. The BBQ shrimp and biscuits had an absolutely delicious sauce. We had an excellent bottle of Chablis, that made everything even better. Both entrees, the redfish and salmon were tasty as well. Service was impeccable. Rouj never disappoints, and is better than ever. read more

The lamb sirloin was amazing! The brownie was perfect. The service was fast and really good. I think they need to change the scenery to match the menu though. read more

Was having a blah day the other day. Decided to grab some lunch The bartender was awesome she kept my drink full and the HH snacks slap. Wayne and Ericka are amazing. Customer service and just general friendliness are top notch. Keep doing what yall are doing because it turned my rough start of a morning into a much better day. read more

Sunday brunch with the family... Decided to choose for the family instead of them taking us to their normal spots. I picked this after seeing it suggested a couple of times by TikTok and I was not disappointed. We went during brunch time on Sunday. It was not packed and the service was fast. I made a reservation because of my party size. I didn't want to leave it to chance. Our server Hayden made sure we were okay and informed me of the mimosa pricing for brunch. That is where I started. I had the country omelette, which included bacon and grits...no complaints. My parents had the gumbo and the plates were clean! My son ordered shrimp and grits, I looked away for a minute and I'm not sure he took a breath, vacuumed everything. My daughter ordered the kids French toast and she loved it. It had a nice crust all over which gave it the right amount of crunch (I hate soggy French toast). Overall this was a great pick!! When I thought about pictures...our plates were clean‍ read more

What a find! My wife and I stopped in Baton Rouge for a Friday evening and this gem was near our hotel. Located in a great area of town, the inside was equally clean and well appointed. Mariah was our server and an absolute joy to talk with and she provided great recommendations! I had the Redfish and my wife had the salmon and both were exceptional. We both agreed it was the best meal we have had in a loooong time. Don't miss this place. read more

Rouj Creole is an excellent restaurant for a nice Sunday brunch. I must say the playlist was superb and served as a great background for great conversations over food and drinks. The sangria was perfect! It was delicious and it was a great portion size. I ordered the shrimp and grits in which the grits are purple in color. The waiter made sure to mention this detail upon ordering. The purple grits were phenomenal and the shrimp served as an excellent topper. I can't wait to visit this great establishment again. read more

Rouj Creole - Sangria - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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We dined at lunch. Restaurant was empty and did not fill up. Service was good. Atmosphere ok. I started with the sensation salad. There was absolutely no taste to the salad at all. Dressing had no flavor or was nonexistent. My lunch was salmon with the brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts were hard as a rock so much so that a knife would not go through them. Needless to say I sent them back. Replaced with green beans which was a better choice. Now, the salmon. Oh my. So overcooked. Almost tough if that could be a thing with fish because it was cooked too much The only reason I didn't send it back was because I was embarrassed to do so after having sent back the brussel sprouts. Won't be returning or recommending. read more

Their food was just amazing!!! The crab cakes are very good, filling! Our server was very attentive and sweet! Would recommend!

So a friend I were looking for a place to have dinner. The initial place we wanted to go to couldn't seat us so she called Rouj Creole and they were. It had been a while since I had eaten here like years and I didn't remember much about the visit so this was like my first time again. 1. It's a vibe. Well lit nice bar and ppl dress nice to come. 2. Server Dallas was AMAZing! Very knowledgeable about the menu and just very welcoming . 3. The food was good. Crab cake was decent I prefer more crab meat but it was seasoned well Shrimp and crab meat ball pasta was good I would order without the meat ball more shrimp. The flavor of the sauce was good with the shrimp the meatball was too much for me Brownie 10/10 It was good, I went back for lunch with some coworkers. Here is when it gets tricky. It wasn't busy but the server had a big top which punched the kitchen back so getting food was slow and we were on lunch Brussels 10/10 I had them for appetizer and entreee I ordered the chicken over dirty rice with Tasso sauce and it was 2/10 the chicken didn't look cooked and the sauce was off putting I will go again but will stick with what I know is good read more

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I went here with my BF for brunch. We got there when it opened and there was of course a lot of open seating, but by the time we left around 12 it was definitely filling up. The decor was very nice, and the open floor plan was refreshing. The service was mediocre. Our server took awhile to greet us and she did not check on us often. I got the chicken fried chicken with eggs and it comes with mashed potatoes and my bf got shrimp and grits. We also got mimosas to drink. The mimosas were good but the fact that they didn't offer a bottomless option was disappointing. My dish left a lot to be desired. The presentation was not appetizing and you couldn't see the chicken under the eggs. While the eggs and mashed potatoes were well seasoned the chicken was not and was bland. I wouldn't go back for brunch but I am interested to check out their happy hour. read more

Rouj Creole - Chicken Fried Chicken and Eggs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Let me tell you about the manager name Stick, he was great. My job staff made reservations for our Christmas Luncheon. It was packed of course because it was around the holidays. There was a seating issue, but Stick apologized for the inconvenience & had my team seated; he also sent over complimentary appetizers. There server was great. The food & drinks was was delicious; Ill let the pics do the talking. The ambiance felt amazing. Definitely will return. read more

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Mom and I went out to dinner to Rouj at Perkins Rowe tonight. Good food, more than competently prepared. Mom wanted to try the hummous, which was tahini-heavy (which I prefer!) and the flatbread actually had a good Zaatar sprinkled on. Chefs seem to be fairly salt blind across the board these days. The previous three nights at comparable local spots were all marred by extreme saltiness, but it wasn't too salty at Rouj. The art and other decorations in the dining room were original and really thoughtful. I know that in the south, and especially at this time of year, football is a distraction. I dine out for the food, not watching people beat each other up. I'm not a fan of having multiple bright displays flashing inside of the dining room, but there's always French Laundry back home, I guess. The service was fantastic; I loved the server who put me at ease and patiently helped me figure out what I wanted to eat. Very reasonable pricing on our meals, and the creative dishes (a crawfish and cheese thing, butterbeans and tasso....) were really nicely done. read more

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First off the service was impeccable. The waitress was amazing! She gave recommendations, let us try a sample of the gumbo because we were being indecisive. She was attentive and kept our waters full. Food wise: we tried the Thai-ger Shrimp, baked Brie, boudin dip, feta whipped Brussels, duck and andouille gumbo and garlic salmon. Things I liked: the Thai-ger shrimp was delicious! Had a nice crispy outside and the pineapple slaw was delicious and not overly sweet. The Brie was yummy had no complaints. The Brussels were a 10/10! Some of the best Brussels I have ever had. And the garlic salmon was cooked perfectly. The garlic sauce was fabulous and the asparagus on the plate were huge! Things I didn't enjoy: the boudin dip was lacking in flavor a bit especially with dipping it with the crackers. I tried the seafood gumbo and wasn't a fan so I ordered the duck and andouille gumbo. I enjoyed the flavor unfortunately the rice was undercooked I had very hard pieces and there was a bone in my gumbo. read more

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White table cloth quality food and service in a less formal environment. I would have given 5 stars but the restaurant seating, tables and dining room is more diner or fast-food style in my opinion. However, even in this setting, the experience was outstanding. Some of the social media menus that are posted in apps like yelp, showed a few non-traditional meats (Elk, Bison, Ostrich, etc.) on the menu. We were told that those offerings are no longer available and were from a previous chef. Our Dining party tried 6 different Entrees and 4 different appetizers. Every one of these dishes was outstanding. We would definitely return. read more

Very aesthetically pleasing but not my favorite in terms of food. It was a nice experience but I probably wouldn't go back. read more

Rouj Creole - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Stopped in on the 4th of July with my husband, and the vibes for a date night were on point. Our server was nice as well. We weren't that hungry so we didn't order much to try (went without dessert which should tell you what kind of a night we were having right there). What we went with (baked Brie, crab cakes) was alright but maybe a little too pricey for what it was. Maybe my appetite was just off that night. But the ambiance was there and I would go back to try more items. read more

Great food and service!!!! Nice atmosphere. Nice date night place. Definitely be back!!! read more

Rouj Creole - Shrimp and crab meatball pasta. French 75 and Blueberry lemon drop!!! Yummy! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

"This all looks so good. I'm having a hard time picking." -My Mom I completely agree and am so happy I booked a reservation here for my birthday brunch. The food tastes as great as it looks. Top notch textures with the crunch of the boudin and soft whip of the garlic mashed potatoes. Then for my free birthday dessert I got the apple pie nachos and wow... just wow. Hands down the best pie nachos I've ever had. We had Collin as our server and he took such good care of us. The place was packed! The dining room and bar set up is gorgeous. Definitely make that reservation. Seemed to be fit for many crowds and even had a huge private room. read more

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Great happy hour with excellent bar bites and dips along with some of the best gin & vodka martinis in town. All of the staff and managers are full of smiles and seem happy for our patronage read more

My friends and I popped in for Happy Hour (half-price) drinks and apps and had a lovely time. I ordered the Spritz Blanc which was Elderflower liqueur and champagne with a lemon twist. Tasty and refreshing! My friend liked the Strawberry Lemon Drop so much she had three of them. For socials we got the Baked Brie, Thai-Ger Shrimp, Classic Chargrilled Oysters, and Feta Whipped Brussels, all were excellent. It was well-prepared, filling food at a great price. The next day my friend realized she had left her credit card at the restaurant and they had kept it safely for her. read more

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Food wasn't great at all. Food was over priced. Shrimp po-boy was bland. The pasta was so rich you couldn't eat it. Service was slow took forever for us to get our food. I was ready to ask for a ticket and to leave. The place was clean and nice. Don't think we will ever return. read more

*this review is for happy hour only I love the vibe inside and out of this place. Located in a corner unit steps from Perkins Rowe, this place doesn't look like a former Applebees. It looks like a cool place to come grab a cocktail after work that's a little upscale but not pretentiously so. The waitstaff is always super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and great with suggestions on food and wine and service is timed well with food coming out quickly and hot! Let's speak some truths now - Stephen Hightower knows how to do happy hour and Rouj Creole is no exception. ALL Socials are half off. They have $5 cocktails, $5 select wines, 1/2 off draft wine and I'm pretty sure most of the beer is half off. Monday - Friday 2-6pm. The wine selection is delightful, normally with a few red options, a white, and a sparkling. The real star though, is the food. Our go tos are the Baked Brie (ooey gooey with a little bit of sweetness served with a mound of their delicious crostini), the crab claws (because I'm a sucker for a delicious marinated crab claw and this is no exception), and the fried green tomatoes with the shrimp remoulade. By go to, I mean my girls and I are here at least once a month for happy hour. It's a great place to unwind after work and I can't wait to go back soon! read more

Rouj Creole - Clockwise from top left - CRAB CLAWS, FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, CHICKEN FRIED OYSTERS OKRA, BAKED BRIE - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I took my lovely lady out on a date here Saturday night, and my experience at Rouj Creole was fantastic!! I highly recommend the Thai-ger Shrimp appetizer. HUGE shrimp fried to perfection topped with a sweet glaze. It was one of the best shrimp dishes I've ever had. Our server (whose name I cannot remember) was very professional and knowledgeable. Our drinks were also very tasty. Overall, I would definitely recommend Rouj Creole for date nights, drinks with friends, or if you just feel like eating some incredible food! read more

Everything from the beginning to end was flawless. I'm definitely coming back here again for good food and a good time! 1. Duck and Butterbeans (39) Duck leg confit, Stewed tasso butterbeans, with dirty greens. 2. Pecan Crusted Fish (33) fresh gulf fish , dusted in pecan flour, roasted vegetables, spiced pecans, meuniere butter. 3. Hummus Tahina (14) local camelia chickpeas, confit garlic, white tahina sauce, grilled flatbread. 4. Caramel Spiced Cheesecake (10) Graham cracker crust with Caramel spice filling, topped with Caramel. #tonylameats #roujcreole #batonrougela #cajunfood #seafood read more