Traveling through Baton Rouge and hotel recommended this place. Went there two nights in a row…read more Great food and service. Food was fresh and tasty. First night had half and half crawfish tails, fried and etoufee. Delicious and plentiful. Second night had Mahi Vermilion. Same story. Servers are friendly and hard working. Mostly college students but very eager to serve and please. Reasonable prices. If in town, give it a try. Highly recommend.

It's obvious that the Chimes and Pairains have changed their standards. Food, service were…read moreabsolutely terrible. No Manger or just really anyone seemed to care about anything. My food was just not anywhere near what it once was.

Another one of those places that you dream about after you have had it once! This is going to be a…read moremust stop for us every time we are in the area! The pies are to die for! Sweet and savory - you have all the options and they are all good. My husband decided to be the rebel in our group and try one of the burger options and it was also amazing. Flavor was great and the portion was on point. We left with a to-go order of sweet pie slices and fully tummies! Shoutout to the service here - everyone is SO NICE and helpful. The restaurant was busy when we stopped by but everyone in the space made you feel so welcome with smiles and suggestions.

The good: red bean hummus, seafood pot pie, the tiger eye pie, choc peanut butter pie and almond…read morejoy pie The not so good: though the pot pie was served very warm, the crustless crab pie, brussels sprouts and crawfish hand pies came out cold. They tasted great, but had clearly been sitting for a little while.

Wow! Unbelievable food and efficient, friendly service…read more The portion sizes are very generous. Our young daughter ate all of her ribs. That's how we know the food is tasty. We loved the ambiance of the place. It felt like a barbecue joint.

Cou-you's Cajun Bar-B-Q is a local favorite! It's a local business that has gained quite a…read morefollowing. They have been featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive In's, and Dives" and have the pictures with Guy Fieri prominently displayed to prove it. The interior is eclectic, which is comforting. While BBQ is the main emphasis here, there are a number of other things on the menu. One of these that's really popular is the seafood stuffed potatoes. These are gigantic baked potatoes that come with shrimp or catfish, with our without crawfish étouffée. Seafood is a definite option here, and one can have it on Friday or any other day. But let's discuss the BBQ. They have smoked turkey that's never dry, and this is great in a sandwich or plate. The smoked wings are another favorite of mine. Then there is the smoked meatloaf, which is great in po-boy form. The ribs and brisket are also very worthy options. I think a two meat plate is a good way to enjoy the BBQ as it allows variety in tasting! Then one has to be pleased by the wide selection of sides. Variety is always great, especially when it includes uncommonly great options like fried green beans, red beans and rice, and Cajun Dirty Rice. One can always get coleslaw and beans if you are a fan of the classics. They even have desserts, if one has any room left for them. I rarely do...

Maybe because it's Friday night on a holiday weekend in a college town, but the atmosphere in theis…read moreBaton Rouge bistro is "kickin'"! Boudin balls and crawfish mac and cheese after 8 hours on I10...and the beers didn't hurt. Staff is friendly and enthusiastic, food and beers also top notch!

Don't make the trip to this place for anything but their selection of beers, which are so abundant…read morethat maybe just that makes it worth the journey. The food is mediocre at best. I was served a "large" gumbo, and I don't even want to know how small the lesser size serving might be. The Dungeness crab leg thrown into the gumbo was a nice touch -- something to crack it open so you can eat it would have been a really nice touch, too. They didn't have a nut cracker or anything, so I guess that crab leg was decorative? I ordered a house salad, and by dictionary definition I guess it was a salad. It had three ingredients: wilted iceberg lettuce, croutons, and a couple of fridge-aged cherry tomatoes of the flavorless variety. Bet the profit margin on that salad is HUGE! I don't go out to dinner because I want to heap more profit on someone's margins -- I want good food. I can't say enough about the great staff at this restaurant, and I truly mean that.. They're friendly, hard working and they really make you feel special as a customer. The service is nothing less than excellent, and I know what to look for in this regard -- you may have seen my long history of reviews on Yelp. I bet even the staff is bothered by the odor of urine wafting through the restaurant from the men's room. I certainly was. Bottom line: this place could be world-class if it had new management. Let's hope that happens soon.

Dorothy's is still the place to go for soul food! They haven't lost a step since I've been going…read morefor over 6 years. You get huge portions and the food is always delicious. The smothered pork chops, rice & gravy, a s candied yams are my go to. Always hits the spot!

Pictures do not do this food justice! It is so incredibly flavorful and clearly made to order…read more After I placed my order, I learned that it was cash only because their machine was down that day so definitely keep that in mind just in case. I was also told that it'd be 20 to 25 minutes, but it ended up being much closer to 40. Ordinarily that would bother me, but luckily on that day I had nothing else to do and everything was piping hot so I really couldn't complain. I do wish there was an easier way to find the menu online, I had to ask what all they had over the phone. For two plates my order came out to $38, and each plate comes with three sides and corn bread. I'd eat here again.

The food was fantastic. I had the fried green tomato BLT. I also tried the boudin balls, collard…read moregreens, and sweet potato soufflé of others at the table. The flavors were reminiscent of my family recipes. The batter on the fried green tomatoes was perfect. The service deserves its own paragraph. Our server was Mila (sp?). Her attention to detail and attentiveness to our experience was top 10 among all my international and domestic dining experiences. We had our 18 month old daughter with us and she made us feel welcomed and was attentive to the experience of our child as well. I highly recommend her table if you are fortunate enough to experience her excellent service. The atmosphere is true to its bistro title. Cozy, intimate and well designed. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in Baton Rouge. I was here visiting family. San Francisco Bay Area is home.

Went to Cecelia for Restaurant week…read more Been multiple times in the past. Food is ALWAYS good. Never disappointed. We even looked up the chef because of how good it is. The reason for 4 stars is because it can get a little noisy. It's an old building and if there's an event happening upstairs, you will hear all the foot steps. The bathroom wasn't exactly the cleanest either. No complaints on service.

City Pork on Jefferson has become my go-to restaurant whenever I can't decide what I'm in the mood…read morefor. The menu has something for everyone, and everything is consistently well prepared. The atmosphere is small, cozy, and inviting, making it just as good for a casual dinner as it is for a special night out. Our server, Addison, was outstanding--easily one of the best servers I've had in Baton Rouge. She was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience even better. If you get the chance, don't miss their Restaurant Week menu. They always go above and beyond, and this year was no exception. The quail, stuffed with boudin and served over red beans, was incredibly juicy and packed with flavor. It was one of the standout dishes I've had in quite a while. If you're in Baton Rouge and can't decide where to eat, City Pork on Jefferson is a place you can count on. Great food, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere keep me coming back.

Madeline J took WONDERFUL care of us during the busy lunch period! The food never disappoints but…read moretoday my tastebuds were more shocked in the best way possible with a new entree choice I made! I'm not a big sandwich eater, however, the pork belly hoagie might just have made me a Sammy liver! The welcoming environment is ALWAYS appreciated, interior layout and staff NEVER disappoint! Always walk out with a full belly and a smile on my face dreaming of my next visit! Wish we weren't too famished to take pics of charcuterie board app w/hog head spread/smoked dove/drunken cheese option. WOW Then the Reuben and pork belly hoagie satisfied our lunch cravings more than we hoped!

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.

Freat for a quick lunch. They're usually always busy but the quality of the food speaks for…read moreitself.. While the quality of the food is spot on the menu prices have increased dramatically, over the past few years while the portions are significantly smaller. The Signature poboy was served on what sees to be a slightly larger than normal hot dog bun. Since the remodel, every time that we've been to Willie's and asked to be seated on the patio we're met with some variation of "we're not seating people on the patio today." It's a shame as they have a really nice patio, but it seems that it is rarely used.

We visit Baton Rouge twice each year. On a previous trip, we drove past Crawford's and I said,…read more"That looks like a place we need to try!" We finally got there for lunch on Thursday! What an awesome place! I had the Ken's Creole.... It was wonderful. Their hush puppies are light with a crisp crust, just like I love them. I had sides of green beans and red beans and rice. One of the best-flavored red beans and rice I have ever had. HIGHLY recommend!!!!

There's nothing to not love. Catfish was flakey and delicious. Fried perfectly. Corn nuggets and…read moreMac and cheese were tasty. I did not get my servers name, but she was a delight. Very friendly and welcoming. It was my first time here and I'll definitely be back. Family owned too! Not many places left like this anymore.

Delicious food, and wonderful service. Thank you for a lovely (on my own) birthday dinner while I…read morewas visiting from out of town!

Absolutely worth the stop. The chargrilled oysters are the star of the show! We tried 3 different…read moreflavors and all were perfection. Our server suggested the "Here Today, Gone Tomorrow" Fresh Visiting Fish, which was tripletail that night, served with a cheesy risotto. The fish was buttery and flaky and the risotto was creamy and cheesy. They complemented each other perfectly. We also had the Cream of Brie & Crabmeat soup and it was so good. The consistency was perfect and it was rich without being too heavy. We finished with the bread pudding. It was a little denser than we usually like so next time we'd probably try a different dessert. We'll definitely be back for the oysters, cocktails, and the service.