Food was amazing! Service was also very nice. Seared Tuna…read moreBowl was SO good We will definitely be back

When you read the reviews below, most people know what this restaurant is and how it works. My…read moreresponse is less harsh about the service or it's overpriced charcuterie board concept. I have lived in BR for 6 years now. Many departments at LSU take guests there and in that time, Building 5 has done nothing to improve its parking lot. The restaurant sits underneath an overpass and the parking is pothole marked unpaved gravel. This means that there is no room for wheelchairs or accommodations for anyone who is differently-abled to get into the restaurant. The whole restaurant makes no room for handicapped persons. On the occasion I did get food, the food is slightly overpriced. All meats were cooked adequately but the food was lukewarm probably owing to sitting in the kitchen under the heat lamp than being delivered promptly. When I have gone, I regularly have to ask for refills on soda as I am the designated driver often for department functions. Servers pay you no heed if you do not buy alcohol. Because I go here because of academic reasons, I would barely go here myself. I've been here many times and found it wanting. It's an ableist place in its infrastructure. It's fine I'm atmosphere as a cocktail bar but would little recommend it to people I call friend.

Great location with a great selection of libations...The catfish was perfectly prepared and the…read moresauce divine! Ambiance and service will bring me back for more...

I believe me & my sister experiences racism for the 1st time in an establishment! I hadn't been…read morehere in over a year because one time before my friend & I stopped in for a cocktail & we weren't greeted or anything & walked out! Well I decided to finally try again! Same! When we walked in there were 3 bartenders, we took a seat directly in front of red head, she didn't greet offer water or anything, Same with the bartender she was heheing with. They became stoned faced & scurried to the opposite end of the bar. However we did notice her demeanor was different when a certain color approached the bar & she was oh so helpful & full of smiles. We sat for quite awhile & started looking for elsewhere, almost as if they were playing rock paper scissors in their head about who was going to serve us, yea. One finally shows up we decided to get a round of drinks & 2 appetizers & go to Tio Javi's hastily. The drinks were sweet, not like they used to be, boudin balls were good, dip lacked luster. When he saw we were leaving so soon, then he tried to compliment my nails. A tip was the furthest thing from my mind but my sis thought I should, but I most definitely wouldn't have. Honey no need, I will never step foot & spend my money here ever again! At this point post the sign on the door, you know, "that sign".

This was a pleasant surprise of restaurant. Here for Family Weekend at LSU, this was the choice by…read moremy daughter and her bestie. It started with the amazing greeters/hostesses in the entrance. They greeted us with smiles as we waited for our table. I think Lydia and MacKenzie but could be totally wrong with the names . Our server, Ava, was Amazing. She was very attentive even with the place being very busy. It was never a moment where we felt we were waiting for something without being checked on. The Alligator Hotdog was amazing! I was skeptical about some of the toppings but said "whatever", bring it as is. Such a great choice plus an amazing Red Blend to go with it. My daughter gumbo was very good also. Very nice casual ambiance even with having to have a reservation for the evening.

Food was very good but the patio is not the place in late summer…read more The staff is friendly.

Professional staff-Amazing Food-Planing Experts....Just a few of the highlights we experienced…read more while having Bacon + Fig as our catering partner. I use the word partner because that's exactly what it felt like throughout the entire planning and execution process. The team at Bacon + Fig made sure that no detail was left to the wayside and made us feel comfortable even post event. We did all of our planning from St. Louis but it never felt disconnected. The team at Bacon + Fig will truly be a part of our special day forever in our hearts and we look forward to hopefully someday being able to utilize them again. Charlie and the team rock!!

From the owner: Bacon and Fig Events is family owned and operated. We are a local catering company partnering with…read moreBRQ Seafood and Barbeque along with Louisiana Culinary Institute. We focus on being accessible, accountable, and building lasting relationships with our clients. Our kitchen and chefs use fresh, local and high quality ingredients. This is very important to us and our customers. We cater 7 days a week, providing food, drinks, desserts, hospitality and more. We are considered a one stop shop for all of your catering and staffing needs. Bacon and Fig Events does travel but also hosts events at BRQ's Backyard (250 guests) along with LCI Dining Hall (150 guests) for private events. Our culinary and hospitality team is trained, professional and can help with big, small or larger corporate style events. Our team can handle plated dinners for over 1000, weddings, tailgates, buffets, receptions, holiday parties, and more! We deliver 7 days a week, contact us for more information!

Have recently dined here several times after being away about 1 year…read more The menu choices are fantastic, and our appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts have been extraordinarily delicious. The fish is always fresh, and the beef, and lamb is grass fed. We have tried several fish dishes as well as the lamb and beef tenderloin. You can't find better dishes anywhere in Baton Rouge Rouge! Even the hamburger with a side of truffle French fries is gourmet! Tonight I shared roasted Brussels sprouts with goat cheese for an appetizer, a grilled Ceasar salad with a touch of seared capers (really, really good), redfish Beausoleil over risotto and broccolini side. The dining room and bar is quiet with gentle music and an ambiance conducive to great conversation with friends and family. A great time for everyone. The staff is friendly, and our professional server, was helpful describing our selections and making our experience over the top!

Kayleigh (sp?) was an awesome server for our brunch at Beausoliel. The food was outstanding (good…read moreBloody Marys as well!) and we will definitely be going back to try the dinner menu. While we sat in the restaurant side, it appeared there was a pretty active bar area as well! The white tablecloths and service was very nice - Sunday brunch was busy but not crazy. And they take reservations! Highly recommend.

Just stopped for lunch and had a great meal. Just passing through the area and checking places via…read moreYelp (ratings, menus, locations close to highway, etc). Saw this place and decided to stop check it out. Can't believe someone gave it 1 star. I went in around 1 PM and the place was still crowded from lunch. Wife and I split a pound of peel and eat shrimp and a shrimp po-boy. With drinks our meal was less than $30. We took the chips with us for later. It was too much food for one meal. The place is open (not crowded with tables), clean and the restroom was also clean. The hostess sat us immediately and the server did a great job even while juggling several other tables. Not sure how you could spend $69 and claim it's flavorless microwaved food. The last review was TOTAL BS. Definitely would stop again.

Wait. How have I never reviewed Willie's I feel like I'm always here. My in-laws love this place…read more This is like 1 of two places they'll eat at Service is ALWAYS excellent. From hosts, to servers, to food runners everyone is always taking care of us. The food is literally perfection every time! My husband orders the same thing every time, the signature poboy with a side of Mac and cheese. I typically get the boiled shrimp which is good, I prefer a little more seasoning SOMETIMES! Sometimes the taste is perfect sometimes I think it needs more spice. I dip them in butter and love it either way. And their apps are good too. Crawfish toast. Gumbo fries. Mozzarella sticks. Fried green tomatoes. All of them! YUM! The restaurant itself is so cute too. I love all the local art on display and the vibes!

Came for brunch again and it was delish! Service was fast and the server gave great suggestions…read more They didn't have the live band this time but the atmosphere was still pleasant. The crackers for the boudin dip were sooo buttery, I wanted to take a bag home! The boudin was a little spicy but savory! Shrimp and corn soup is a must everytime!

Went here for drinks. The bartender Kennedy was super friendly and was great at helping with drink…read moreselection. The glasses were chilled and beautifully garnished. We also utilized their photobooth which is fun way to end the night.

The Gregory is a classy restaurant and bar located on the ground floor of the Warermark Hotel on…read moreThird Street in Downtown Baton Rouge. This is a historic building that was once a bank, and it retains its historic murals as well as other features. It's definitely a place to take someone visiting or whom you would like to impress! The menu likewise is impressive, it's created by serious chefs. It includes everything from a simple burger to some fine steaks. I tend to go for the appetizers and small plates. However, they also have some quality seafood as well as Cajun specialties (including a good gumbo). There are regular specials, and the "Soup of the Moment" is also worth trying. They have particularly good charcuterie boards! The service is also great, the staff are dressed all in black, and there are white tablecloths. It's a near fine dine, but not as stuffy as one might expect. Definitely a place worth trying in Downtown Baton Rouge!

Charmaine, our server, was the perfect combination of friendly, professional, and genuinely…read morewelcoming. She made our evening special by answering all of our menu questions, chatting with us, and even sharing the fascinating history of the building when I asked. The food and drinks were exceptional beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, with thoughtfully balanced flavor profiles in every bite and sip. After a long day of travel, this was exactly the top-notch dining experience we needed. A memorable evening from start to finish. Highly recommend!

My daughter and I went to Rouj Creole before heading to the see Hadestown in theaters for my…read morebirthday. 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.

I came here for a business meeting at 7pm, and we had the whole back room to ourselves and even a…read moreprojector! 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.

If you are in downtown Baton Rouge, this is a spot to not miss if you like Rum. This distillery…read moreoffers a variety of rums that you can try through flights or experience in a variety of traditional cocktails or in frozen mix drinks. Each drink is handcrafted. The rum and cocktails made for us were solid. The bartenders were awesome. Great interaction with guest. Bartenders were very knowledgeable of the distillery plus the drinks they were pouring. I appreciated the enthusiasm. The distillery is very nice space. The distillery offers bar seating, lounge chairs and tables. Plus there is an expansive outdoor seating area. As the distillery does not offer food, they often coordinate food trucks to enjoy with your drinks. A crawfish boil was going on the day we were there. At the distillery you can purchase bottles of rum to go. Plus they sell various shirts to me and women. Distillery owns a parking lot adjacent to the building. Parking is free. Inside scoop: the distillery offers tours for 15 dollars

If I could rate this place a 100/5 stars I would! I planned a small birthday gathering for my…read moreboyfriend's 33 birthday this past weekend and it was amazing. I wanted a great place with a chill vibe and great drinks and they did not disappoint. The service was amazing and the drinks were perfect. I got their raspberry frozen drink and also tried their flight of rum which comes with over six different types of rum, light and dark. The bartenders were so sweet and they made amazing drinks all night. I also tried their old fashioned and fresh mint mojito ( taken directly from their herb garden)! Everything was done perfectly. They have a nice, large patio outside with plenty of room to sit. They have board games, darts, large Jenga, and more. We were able to spend quality time with family and friends and enjoy the night. We were also allowed to bring our own food from outside which was perfect for the occasion. I cannot wait to come back to such an amazing place located right downtown next to Ballys casino. They also offer tours of their distillery for a great price! Thank you so much for an amazing experience.