I loved the atmosphere and everything that we ate. Staff was superb! The patio area is darling, and thank goodness has heaters. My gf and I shared the champagne bar which comes w 3 different juices and a bottle of champagne. Then we tried the beignets and shrimp corndogs, the beignets are not traditional but very good! We also split the chicken and biscuits and waffle because we wanted to try everything! It was all great but the chicken and biscuits was mouthwatering!! Great place to go with friends! Oh they give you fresh cracklin' too - surprisingly good, had a kick of spice to it. read more

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What an excellent new restaurant! The kitchen was a little slow...but it was their first week so that is totally understandable. We had the Zydeco Cauliflower & the Spinach & Artichoke Dip to start, both were great but the Zydeco Cauliflower stole the show! For entrees our table ordered the Cochon De Last Poboy, Fish Tacos, Mufeletta Stromboli, Rotisserie Chicken, Sclafani Salad, and the Corn & Crab Bisque...everyone in the group ordered something they wouldn't usually gravitate towards and each person raved about their dish. We can't wait to go back! Our server was Taylor and she was very attentive, kind, and friendly! She was great!! For those that are still don't feel safe eating inside during Covid or just want to enjoy the nice spring weather they have a large patio where the tables are spread out. read more

Last night (DEC 13th) was the first time at SoLou's. While the ambiance is somewhat lacking (think industrial ) the food was wonderful and the staff could not be nicer or more competent. Probably the best dining experience I have had in Baton Rouge in the last ten years. I highly recommend SoLou. read more

Great place that has a great patio that you can sit your dog! Service is always Amazing read more

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Finally got to try out a new spot for Southern Louisiana Cuisine. 'SoLou' off of Perkins in the previous Rum House location has a great indoor and outdoor space. We elected outdoors and dined on appetizers -charbroiled oysters (very tasty), crawfish beignets (delicious with the green onion coulis sauce) and ceviche (not my fave due to the coconut milk-just a little different in taste ) Everything was so delicious and filling we actually forgot to order the main course. The cocktails were light and refreshing. Great service as well, Can't wait to come back for Brunch next time. We booked ahead through Open Table and we were seated right away. read more

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Amazing food, atmosphere, and staff. Crab dip was fantastic, save some of the complimentary cracklings to dip in it. Shrimp and grits was a true experience, it was a delicious and unique take on the famous dish. Solou burger was perfect, all the flavors just worked so well together. Cotton candy with your ticket! Smaller menu, which I think is why every dish was amazing. read more

Went to SoLou for a late lunch on Kentucky Derby Saturday. We sat outside and the atmosphere had great vibes. I had the frozen Julep which was delicious. We started with the complementary pork rinds and the Crawfish Beignets. The beignets were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served with a delicious dipping sauce. I had the SoLou burger which was jam packed with flavor. I would sub the fries for the Brussels sprouts on my next visit. Ended the meal with the complementary cotton candy! The service was just as great as the meal. Overall an awesome experience. read more

SoLou - Frozen Julep - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Wonderful experience! Such a great environment and yummy food! Super packed but great service. read more

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Amazing place. Def go here. Great service, atmosphere and food. We had two small children and they loved it too esp the cotton candy at the end of the meal. read more

This place is a really nice vibe. The alligator and corn grits, and bottomless mimosas get a 5 star! read more

SoLou - Alligator and corn grits with bottomless mimosas gets 5 stars!! And the place is such a great vibe! - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

We chose Solou for girls night this week. I was expecting a New Orleans feel based on the menu and the ambiance delivered. Where it fell short was the lack of professionalism amongst the waiting staff. We had empty water glasses, were not waited on frequently, attempted to take our unfinished plates, and lastly were not provided with the infamous cotton candy at the end. To start with, I ordered the martini with a quail egg. It was delivered without a quail egg and when I asked, my waitress took the drink back and asked the *unmasked* bartender if it was made correctly. I was told they were out of pickled quail eggs so they used the juice. How disappointing. I then requested the rose bowl which was very tasty. The food was all good, although, the cauliflower was EXTREMELY sweet- be warned. The boudin quesadilla was very good (ode to Iverstine butcher). The tuna was good as well- nothing too exciting, one of my friends said the slaw was overly salted. I really liked the ambiance, cocktail I had, and the food was good so I will return. I hope they hire professional servers to give the overall experience the NOLA feel that they are trying to achieve. read more

Fantastic restaurant with creative cuisine. The shrimp corn dogs were amazing. The spicy mustard set them off. The chicken fried chicken was cooked perfectly with a tasso white gravy that was the perfect compliment. To finish it off, the pineapple cobbler was so unique. The entire meal was perfect. read more

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My first time here was Sunday. Definitely will be returning. The food was amazing. The service was amazing as well. This will be my new spot to go to in Baton Rouge. My server was Phat. Very professional young lady. She really knew the menu. Every question I asked in regards to foods and drinks, she was able to answer in depth. Her energy was very friendly and welcoming!! I was holding my newborn son because he was getting fussy and he happened to spill my drink. The manager at the time, I believe her name was Ashley, came by and brought us a high chair and replaced my drink. I really appreciated that. It was a kind gesture that went a long way. I was informed that Ashley worked at another location and was just filling in, but she also played a major part in our experience. Restrooms were clean, glassware and silverware were also clean! Overall a 5 star experience. Extremely impressed with Solou! read more

Cute photo opp and food was Devine. Drinks good too. Very buisy and the It place to be. read more

SoLou - Cute photo opp - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Not too bad. The food was just okay but the venue and excellent customer service pushed it to 4 stars. We went twice and sat outside for lunch which was absolutely perfect and inside for dinner. Would like to see some improvements to the dinner menu but it's definitely a good lunch place. read more

I recently dined in at SoLou for the first time and it's definitely a bit overrated from what I've been hearing. We tried calling earlier in the day to book a reservation, but the hosts kept telling us that they wouldn't have any until an hour after we wanted to dine in. We called later to check on the wait time and again they said that it would be an hour to an hour and a half wait. We took the risk anyway and walked in at the time we were originally planning on going, and to our surprise it was dead and we got seated right away. Weird.... The food was mediocre and we had the slowest service ever. Our server disappeared for at least 15 minutes at a time (completely out of sight), so it was difficult to ask for anything that we needed right away. It took way too long to order food or get water refills once our carafe was out and the only two dishes that I kind of enjoyed were the crab dip and the chargrilled oysters although they were a bit small. Definitely recommend against ordering the seared tuna (you've been warned). The bar remained full the entire time we were there, so they must be doing something right with the drink menu or they have amazing bartenders. I don't think I would ever come back considering the value of the food and service here. read more

Only positive things to say about SoLou! We went last night while visiting with our family. We had reservations and walked right in to our seat - everything was ready. We sat outside on the patio and a nice AC/fan was blowing so the atmosphere was great -- very relaxing and comfortable. Throughout the night we never felt rushed. Our meal started with Shrimp Corn Dogs -- worth getting. Unique, cooked well, and the sauce was delicious. We each ordered different entrees -- shrimp & grits, fish tacos, chicken friend chicken, and SoLou burger. Each person was very pleased with the taste -- great flavors, all cooked well but not overcooked, served hot, and generous servings. Above all, though -- the taste was superb. The sauces add great value to the entrees. To make the night even better -- Chance waited on us. Ask for him and tip generously (no connections with us we just met him last night). He did great -- provided the care for the meal, was polite and informative without being invasive in our family meal. We already have plans for returning next week with friends -- and have already though through what we are planning to order as we explore the remainder of the menu. Well done! Well done! Oh yes -- the cotton candy was a fun touch to end the night. read more

This place is an absolute disgrace. The food is mediocre at best. Highly disappointed. This restaurant only caters to a certain demographic and that's it. Our waitress was so inattentive and would disappear for 30 minutes at a time. We were there over 2.5 hours and we watched multiple other tables be served and catered to in an appropriate amount of time. We also had a special occasion that was ignored while multiple other tables recieved birthday celebrations and otherwise. Absolutely skip this place!!!! The food doesn't even make up for it! Will never ever return or recommend!!!!!! I am adding to this review that the parking is also a night mare. There is very limited parking here and all surrounding lots are tow away zones. I would not visit here again if I was paid to. read more

Atmosphere is really nice, I'd love to go back...but they literally have zero vegetarian accommodating entrees :( I got a salad and specified no bacon, they brought it out with bacon. I sent it back to be remade and I swear they just shook the bacon off. Really disappointed. It has been a while since I've gone but I really hope they choose to add a meatless entree some day. read more

Our first time here and it was so good. It's a great experience with unique and delicious food! read more

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Everyone at our table got the fish tacos which were wonderful. They came with a side of the best Brussels sprouts I have ever had.( And I don't even like Brussels sprouts.) Our waiter, Reese, was great and very personable. Will definitely be back. read more

Sunday brunch is my fav here!!! The scenery in the restaurant is so cute. Such an amazing atmosphere there. Every time I come it is a MUST to get their spinach dip. For brunch this time I got their chicken and waffles. The chicken was seasoned very well and went perfectly with the waffles. Also got the Strawberry Hill to try and it is honestly my favorite drink on their menu nowif you like a strawberry flavored drink getting the strawberry hill is a must! read more

SoLou - Strawberry hill - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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My friend and I went to SoLou for dinner recently; we sat on their lovely outdoor patio, and found both the service and the food to be exceptional! Our waitress was amazingly friendly and attentive; she gave us some spot-on dinner and drink recommendations, demonstrating a very impressive command of the entire menu :-) In addition to the food and the service, the atmosphere is both fun and relaxing, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable - highly recommended! read more

Absolutely disastrous experience and will never go back. Waited an hour on food that never showed up then when asked it magically appeared. We were done we cashed out and left never looking back. If you can't run a restaurant any better than this don't!!!! read more

I've been to SoLou's several times now and in the past my experiences weren't bad. However last night 2/28/22 it wasn't the best. I will start with the good part. Our reservation was ready before schedule time and we got there early so that was great we didn't have to wait. The restaurant wasn't packed and I finally got to sit on the patio. The waitress was overall nice. It's funny however, how one assumes you've never been to an establishment, but I digress. The quality of the food for the most is still the same as it has been since they opened which is a good thing. The problem I had was with my drink I've had it every time since my first visit after it was suggested by my waitress so I know what it should look like. The Strawberry Hill was lacking color and it tasted exactly like water. When the waitress came back to our table. I brought it to her attention and she stated that they were training a new bar tender and he probably over shook it. She was going to show it to her manager and see if she could take half of the drink and ask if I would like another. I said that's fine. When the drink was brought back to the table it didn't look like water however the taste was still lacking. I'm not one to argue I just drunk it and I didn't pay attention to the detailed receipt I paid the bill, and if there is something I don't like is dishonesty. I was charged full price for a drink that tasted exactly like water and charged for the second drink. I don't appreciate being mislead and insulting that she would think it was okay to charge me full price or at all when the mistake for the drinks were not my fault and she stated they were training someone. I'm my opinion training should occur prior to open to minimize problems like this from occurring. Maybe she's new as well, she stated that she couldn't find any bags, so I had to carry/balance two boxes my purse a a to go cup and those containers are kind of slippery stacking them. Another waiter opened the door and asked if I would like a bag and magically he went right there and grabbed a bag with ease and assisted us. So one or two things happened she didn't go to get a bag or she needs to be trained because she doesn't know how the restaurant flows. Secondly this goes to the argument of tips. When the service isn't what it should be but your still expected to be generous and that's not fair. read more

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1. The zydeco cauliflower is a must every time. Best cauliflower we have probably ever had. 2. Also got the shrimp corndogs (interesting and good), fish tacos (delicious), and strawberry dessert (fantastic flavor, just wish the biscuit was more in the crumbly side). 3. Drinks were amazing. Our favorite was the Pamper-Mousse. The strawberry hill and mint condition were also great. 4. Staff, location and interior were all amazing! read more

SoLou - Shrimp corn dogs and zydeco cauliflower - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

SoLou is my new favorite go-to spot with friends. What sets it apart is not only the atmosphere, but the service also. It was impeccable, from the hostess to the server to the management. We actually didn't try much food as we weren't very hungry. We ordered the hot crab dip, which was phenomenal, and the crawfish beignets, which we didn't enjoy at all. The flavor and texture with the sauce just didn't mesh well for us. The presentation however was immaculate. This is a new restaurant so with some tweaks, it'll probably work. For drinks we ordered the Julep Freeze which we loved! The taste is perfection and it comes in plastic cups so you can take it with you. We also tried the rose bowl which I wouldn't recommend. It tasted like drinking perfume. Maybe some people will like it, but for us the rose flavoring was way too strong. The way the server described it, we thought it had rosè in it, but it's actually rose flavored liqueur. We finished the night with the creole cheesecake which was delicious. Overall, we'll definitely be back. It's clear they're still fine tuning a few things but the potential is there. I'm looking forward to trying more next time we go. read more

Love SoLou! Another great offering by Chef Peter Sclafani. I love the ambiance and layout. It has a very cool/hip vibe. The menus is very interesting and has lots to chose from. I had the fish tacos which were outstanding. They have a great selection of beers and specialty drinks. Check it out! read more

Had a girls day out and we chose to eat at Solou. Everything was amazing!!! The food was delicious and our server Ella was top notch she went above and beyond to make sure our experience was perfect. If you are ever in the area make sure to stop in you won't be disappointed. read more

I tried SoLou a couple of weekends ago for a friend's birthday bunch and I was a little let down. I've heard so many great things about this place so I was super excited to go. However, my sandwich was a let down. The rotisserie chicken was cold, as was the melted cheese. I would have probably given this place a lower review if it hadn't been for the cute atmosphere, the fun s'mores dessert we ordered, and my friend's enjoyment of their dishes. The outside area is such a good spot for brunch as is the inside area. Their s'mores dessert was table side, so our table got to make them ourselves over a little fire. Such a fun and cute experience! I may have just gotten the wrong thing because my friends loved their chicken and waffles, so I will definitely be back again to try something different! read more

SoLou - Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Love the atmosphere of this place you dress up or go casual. The pork rinds are so good. This is a place for some good down to earth food.

I've given this place a few chances, and every time, the food is extremely salty and underwhelming. The most recent time I went, they forgot about our table and we weren't waited on for 30+ minutes. We ended up getting comped for our appetizer, but nonetheless, service was subpar. I will say that I enjoyed the drinks and the chicken and waffles though. read more

The tuna with "soy caviar" was perfectly done.. very yummy! Redfish tacos were great, as well as the pineapple cobbler. Only complaint was that the drinks went down too easy! I will definitely be back to try more of the menu items. read more

SoLou - Ahi tuna - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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My friends and I made a reservation for this place because we were told it's usually packed. Let me just say, it definitely helps. I arrived later than my friends so they let me walk in to find my friends already seated. The customer service was amazing! I wish I would've gotten our waitress' name. She was awesome and answered any questions we had. I ordered 1/2 rack of ribs and a strawberry hill for my drink (look out for happy hour!). My friends enjoyed their meals as well, we're def coming back. I also looked up reviews for desserts as I love trying sweets at different places...when I saw the cotton candy and s'mores I was sold lol. PS cotton candy came with our check, talk about sweet surprises :) read more

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Get a reservation now (you're going to need one to get in). Starting with the cocktails, their Old Fashioned made with Pinhook bourbon and homemade bitters is awesome. I get worried that restaurant cocktails will be too sweet, but not this one. Moving on to my main course, the Cochon De Lait Poboy is fantastic. It is the perfect size for dinner. The pulled pork and homemade pork rinds are a great contrast on the sandwich. I could drink the homemade ketchup. Finally, to end the night, we tried the Tabletop Smores. It is simply Graham crackers, Hershey chocolate squares and homemade marshmallows, but the kicker is the alcohol fire pit where you roast your own marshmallow. It is super fun, not to mention the smores are the best I've ever had. read more

SoLou - Tabletop Smores - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Excellent food, the wait staff had a vocal cord workout as we counted six birthday's songs last night.

Seriously so good! We went today during lunch (without a reservation). We waited about 45 minutes for a table - well worth the wait! Service was awesome even though it was packed. Taylor was phenomenal!! We had the boucherie board, boudin quesadillas, alligator hot dog, chicken and waffles and the milk & cookies for dessert. Everything was delicious. Had the mint condition cocktail (so good but dangerous!!). read more

SoLou - LA Alligator Hot Dog - New American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Everything was great. Service was amazing. Vibe was vibing. The boudin quesadilla was honestly the star of the show. The spicy horseradish on top is so flavorful and I normally am not a fan. The fish tacos were also super tasty. The strawberry hill was overrated to say it's pretty popular. However the julep freeze was unmatched; it was the best drink in my opinion. 4.5/5 ! read more

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SoLou has a wonderful atmosphere. A great bar and back patio scene. Wonderful food, and always live TV.

The manager responded to my review with apologies. Also included her number for me to call. I called at her request and to provide the feedback she asked for. The young lady who answered was not the manager and was clueless about my call. She said manager was in a meeting and would call back shortly. That was 2.5 hours ago. Obviously the horrible service we received was characteristic of the rotten service at this place. read more