I worked with Jenny on the catering team on a menu and quote for a large event on short notice…read more Their communication, professionalism, menu options, and turnaround all stood out to me, and they are an EXCELLENT choice for upscale professional events. Jenny and the team were very flexible in accommodating our needs, and you could tell they wanted our event to succeed. We look forward to working with them in the future.

We attended a dinner here for my husbands company. The place is beautiful and the food was really…read moregood, but what I want to tell you about was the service. My husband, being the employee of said company throwing the dinner, was there before I was. When he picked the entree for each of us as requested upon entering, he noticed that there were no vegetarian choices in the list and asked if they could prepare something for me. With ease, they were able to make a pasta dish in a vegetarian style. Although this was highly appreciated, the best part was yet to come. When the soup was brought out, one of the staff members approached me before I had a bite to let me know there was shrimp in it and ask if I wanted them to remove the soup for me (which I did). They also let me know that they made a special salad for me without the prosciutto - even though I insisted that it was not necessary. The staff here was unbelievably attentive in every way. I would highly recommend them for any catering event!

I was married here last month. I chose the barn for the ceremony. Shannon is the onsite coordinator…read moreand she is awesome! She has made some great changes to Ashley Manor, updating its look a little. She helps everything run smoothly! The food here is awesome! Our wedding guests have told us they loved the food and they thought the venue was beautiful (both the barn and the reception hall). I would highly recommended this venue for a wedding. We were so happy with everything and have no regrets.

My dream place for my wedding and I had it here. The venue is gorgeous and the food menu will have…read moreyou talking about it for months after your wedding. There is a barn area as well for brides who want to get married in that type of venue. The coordinator was very reachable. I heard things about the coordinating issues through Facebook reviews but I personally did not have any. They make it as smooth as possible for you. If I ever did a vow renewal or needed some other big event I would def look into going here first. One of the best in BR.

I loved this place and will definitely be back! The king cake making and decorating class was a…read moreblast! The experience was very informative and enjoyable for a cute date night idea. Service and all staff were amazing and very sweet! This is a great place for an evening treat, studying, coffee/drink date, and more. I learned that they do seasonal cooking classes that range from $50 to $80 a person and include king cake making, Irish bread and scones classes, Italian 3 course meals, and more! I tried the confetti cookie and ores cheese cake brownie as well. Both were 10/10. Wonderful experience all and all!

I scheduled a class for two. Thinking this would be a fun experience. We were not able to attend…read moredue to the winter weather. I called this company 3x and I sent emails. They never returned my call and ignored my attemps to communicate. They are not good with responding and very cooperative with even rescheduling to another date! Considering the circumstance, we should be able entitled to our money back!

I cannot recommend Lake House enough! It's a beautiful location and the staff's attention to detail…read moreis top notch! There are so many great places for pictures. All over the grounds and the wrap around porch are pretty. Inside there are mantles/fireplaces and chandeliers and lots of windows! We booked our reception with Lake House a couple months before COVID started. Once we realized this wasn't going away before our wedding in December, we decided to meet with Lauren to discuss postponing. We were able to come to an agreement on a new date the following December (2021). Lauren helped us orchestrate picking up samples of the food so we could make our menu selections. She was also always available to answer questions and offer suggestions. When I waited too long to order my flowers, she did them herself and they were BEAUTIFUL. I do not recommend this though, she has enough to do without doing flowers! She seemed to just fill in all the holes that I missed. Like a wedding super hero or something! She and the rest of the staff were amazing before and during our party. Regularly asking if we needed anything to drink/eat (because we all know how thirsty you'll be when you get stuck talking to that relative that you can't get away from lol). Lauren suggested that we use our "signature drink" for our toasting photos and even thought to not get the sugar on the rim of my glass so it wouldn't mess up my lipstick! She literally thought of ALL the things - like she's done this before or something!

I visited this venue for a wedding recently and it's absolutely gorgeous. I love the water feature,…read moreit was great for pictures. It is a small venue but it didn't feel cramped. All staff were very nice and we didn't feel rushed at all during the experience!

I literally owe my life to the staff of mid city market. One day in November I was walking into my…read morehome and then decided to go to Mod City Market and order turkey and dressing for Thanksgiving. Immediately after ordering I stated I didn't feel well. Over a day later I worked up intubated in the ICU. I had stopped breathing and my heart had stopped due to a reaction to a new medication but thanks to the staff's quick action both EMS and my daughter were there in record time. If I had been home alone I would not have made it. Thanks to the two ladies working the market cash register I have enjoyed many wonderful experiences since that day almost 3 months ago. I was always a good customer but now I am a. Excellent customer. I literally owe them my life. They should have been heaped with awards for their quick thinking.

The food is always flavorful and tasty, the service friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is…read morewelcoming, clean without being sterile and you can eat while quietly reading or visit with the other diners. You can also pick up a casserole, soup and sides from the market area. I love the shepherd's pie. The only thing they are missing is vegetarian choices that uses vegetable based meats such as beyond beef in the shepherd's pie. Other than that one small complaint I have nothing but good things to say.

Beautiful event venue. So spacious. Beautifully decorated…read more We held my Granny's repast here & there couldn't have been a more perfect place for this to occur. The staff members were professional, helpful & kind in all our dealing. The options were all mine, decorate up or leave as it. Either way the space is so elegant; the options are limitless. You can decorate yourself or have the staff to decorate for you, for an additional fee. We had the food prepared by the on-site catering company used by the facility. This removed all the guess work & allowed us to plan for our upcoming event. And the food was delicious & well worth the price. Ample off street parking was available for guests & security was there to ensure no vehicle break-ins occurred. Considering the event I had here & my frame of mind at the time, The Dream Event Center staff & facility was JUST WHAT I NEEDED. They took the sting out of the largest par of the planning process. I recommend this facility for all your party, repast, wedding, receptions etc needs. Bar none, this is the best place for your event.

We had our wedding here in 2013. The all-inclusive nature of their packages makes the cost second…read moreto none. The food was awesome and the venue beautiful. If you want a classy wedding without all the hassles, I highly recommend The Gatehouse. The staff were very accommodating, and made what could have been a very stressful time, extremely easy. You can personalize as much as you like, or if you prefer to just let them do all the work, that's an option too. It included the venue, food, DJ, cake, even your guestbook. Basically, all you have to do is get your dress, minister, photographers, and flowers separately, and they even have recommendations for that! I HIGHLY recommend them!!

"OMG! Christie and the staff at the Gatehouse are AWESOME! I travelled from Michigan to attend a…read morewedding at the Baton Rouge location, and I was so impressed with the all inclusive package, professionalism, cakes, linens, chairs, outdoor landscape, food, DJ, and Bridal Suite. My friend Yolanda T Jones Williams and Marlon Williams did not have to worry.. Christie handled everything on the day of the wedding and throughout the entire experience! We were very pleased to the point that, I am contemplating having a destination wedding at the Gatehouse! I highly recommend the Gatehouse!"

I'm from out of town so this was a recommendation from my customer. Walking up it's a very…read moreunassuming place but once inside you are greeted with a classy, rustic atmosphere. They have live entertainment and the vibes are awesome. A lot of the food options are family style with amazing selections. I had the steak and potato board. The steak was cooked perfectly, the vegetables were delicious, and I could rave about the chimichurri sauce all day! The spicy margaritas were so delicious. This place is definitely a 10. Would visit again!

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.