Building Five is one of my favorite spots. They have a ton of options and their food is…read moreconsistently good. I love that they offer a variety of boards you can share, and their drink options are great too. You can sit inside or outside, and they even have live music on some nights, which adds to the atmosphere. The service has always been great every time I've gone. They also have the cutest merchandise available for purchase. It's a great place for date night, hanging out with friends, celebrating birthdays or anniversaries, or just spending time with family. Highly recommend!

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 after hours spot that a coworker & I went to! There was lively music & people chilling on the…read morepatio area. We sat & ordered at the bar. I had the cookies & cream bread pudding with poydras poutine: fries covered in chicken & andouille sausage gumbo! I had mine w/o the pulled pork but it was just as described on the menu.. succulent! The service was subpar but not bad. The bartender seemed a bit flustered & it took while for our food to come. That's the only thing that kept me from giving a five star review. I've heard great things about their brunch so I'll be back to try it soon.

Overpriced drinks. Atmosphere is foul. Like moldy and gross. Bathroom was nicer than the actual…read moreseating and thats saying something. Dont get me wrong i like a trashy local bar but this place aint it. I wont return for any reason.

I had an amazing experience at SoLou! My family and I celebrated our grandfather's 84th birthday…read morethis past Saturday, and I must say this restaurant was an excellent choice. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with stellar customer service that set the tone for our entire experience. Our waiter, Justice, was truly delightful. It was an absolute pleasure being served by him. He was incredibly friendly, patient and attentive, especially with our party of 14, which included children. His attention to detail and welcoming demeanor stood out, and his positive energy elevated our experience. Justice went above and beyond, and his efforts did not go unnoticed! The entire staff working on Saturday, April 4 was top notch. Everyone we encountered was warm, helpful and professional. From the food and drinks to the atmosphere and overall service, everything exceeded our expectations. I can say this was a 5 Star Brunch experience. I will definitely be returning the next time I'm in Louisiana!

The waitress service and the food were both really good, and we appreciated how kind and attentive…read morethe staff was. We specifically found this restaurant because we searched online for gluten free restaurants, so we were excited to see that you offered a separate gluten free menu. However, there are some serious issues with the accuracy of that menu that need to be addressed. When we asked about the pork rinds brought to the table, we were told they are fried in the same oil as everything else. That in itself is your choice as a restaurant, and we understand cross contamination can happen. We were also told the french fries are cooked in beef tallow in a separate fryer, but they are not considered gluten free, which is why they are not listed on the gluten free menu. Again, that is completely understandable. What is not acceptable is having items listed on the gluten free menu that are not actually gluten free due to cross contamination. The pork rinds and cheddar filled tater tots were both listed on the gluten free menu despite being fried in shared oil with gluten containing foods. For someone with celiac disease, this is not a small mistake or a dietary preference issue. My husband has celiac disease, and if he had eaten the pork rinds based on trusting the gluten free menu, he could have become extremely ill and potentially needed hospital care. Our daughter has gluten sensitivity, and she would have been sick for the rest of the night as well. Many people still treat gluten free as if it is just a fad diet, but for people with celiac disease, it is a serious autoimmune condition that causes real physical harm. To the OWNER: please educate your staff and kitchen on what gluten free truly means, and update the menu so customers can trust it. People with celiac disease should not have to risk getting sick because menu items are mislabeled.

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!

Just the best food ever as usual! I love it here! The best atmosphere and best french onion soup!read more

Last night in Baton Rouge and was looking for a place to have a nice meal before a travel day…read moreahead. The reviews looked promising so I thought... why not? When I arrived it was honestly dead inside. Maybe one other customer and I had to ask if they were still open because it was oddly slow. But you want to know what was not dead? Their food! I ordered a glass of wine and the beef tenderloin cooked medium rare. He steak came with fingerling potatoes and veggies. The steak was seasoned and cooked perfectly, the veggies had a slight crunch and not overcooked and the fingerling potatoes were the perfect add to that dish. I sat at the bar and had the place to myself but overall really enjoyed my food. Friendly staff and very happy with my experience.

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.

Willie' s is another go to place that I like to go for boiled crawfish and it was amazing as…read morealways! I got my usual 3 pounds of crawfish with potatoes and sausage. It never disappoints never will disappoint! The crawfish was seasoned to perfection literally had my nose running, which I like! The service was amazing! Fast as usual! Our waitress was so friendly! This was my first time trying their mozzarella sticks and it was soo good! I loved them. The cheese pull was to die for! And the crab claws were too! The ambiance was nice and we catch good time so it wasn't crowded or anything! I definitely will be back no doubt!

My girls & I did a late Galentine's brunch here. We came 30 minutes after opening so it was pretty…read moreempty. The restaurant is so cute & dainty. The espresso martini wasn't made how I normally like them so they gladly switched it out for my old faithful French 75. To start I got the cream cheese cinnamon rolls to share. I honestly expected to like them more but they were ok. The Hallelujah Crab was EVERYTHING! It was my first time trying a soft shell crab & it did not disappoint. The grits that came with it were to die for. Overall I was very pleased.

What a great nicer dinner place in Baton Rouge. The aesthic is on point and the food is delicious,…read morewhat more could you ask for! We came on a Saturday night during Homecoming in Baton Rouge. We had no idea it was Homecoming, so when we walked into the resturant, the only available tables were outside. We were looking forward to looking at all the fun artwork and colors inside, but outside was the only option for seating. I was shocked at how nice the outside was. There were string lights and nice patio decor, so it actually wasn't bad that we sat outside . It was also perfect weather this night, which helped too. We got drinks to start, wine and French 75, and both tasted normal/what we expected. For entrees, I got the salmon and my friend got the steak frites. This is some of the best salmon in town! It was cooked just the way I like and on top of this delicious mushroom risotto. The salmon was so moist but yet crispy. The risotto was full of flavor. It was also of food on the plate! My friend loved her dish, but I was for the salmon all the way! When we went to the bathroom, we were able to see the fun/funky decor. We even did the photo booth, which is $5 and you get to take home 2 photo slips. This was a really fun way to interact with guests. Even the bathroom had awesome decor. Service was good and we didn't wait too long for anything. We were in and out pretty fast for a busy night for them!

My sister and I chose to visit the Gregory for restaurant week. She comes often for happy hour but…read moreI had never been at all. The dining room was open and inviting. Our server was attentive and checked in on us several times. We both ordered the barbecue brisket, goat cheese mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. I might tell you a joke but I'll never tell you a lie...my food was so gooooooood. The brisket was smoky and tender, the mashed potatoes were creamy and a little tangy from the goat cheese and the Brussels were perfectly crispy! I forgot to mention that we started with a goat cheese spring mix salad and the Parisian Crawfish gnocchi with were both a chefs kiss! We wanted out our dinner with crème brûlée. I will definitely be back!

I enjoyed my dinner and overall experience with this establishment. I set a reservation for ten…read morepeople and the restaurant was very accommodating. Although it was not on the menu I was able to order a lemon drop and crab cakes for my appetizer. My husband order a berry smash and lobster Mac and cheese. We asked our server for her opinion and she suggested we have the redfish. I usually don't eat anything except for the salmon but I am very glad I tried the redfish it was amazing!! Very well seasoned!! I would recommend this place to anyone for a nice dinner!

Visiting from Houston this place was highly recommended and did not disappoint I only had about an…read morehour 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.

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.