Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Baton Rouge

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Eliza

4.9

4.9 (538)

$30 and under

Creole

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Founded in 2016, Eliza Restaurant & Bar is a cozy contemporary Creole restaurant serving local Louisiana food. After many years spent working in the hospitality industry in New Orleans, Russell & Sally Davis set out to open a simple concept in the Baton Rouge market - a scratch kitchen featuring Creole classics using fresh and local ingredients - all served with an abundance of genuine Southern hospitality.

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Wendy

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Excellent as always! My friend had Duck Confit and I had speckled trout special with risotto and sweet potatoes and beets! We both loved our dishes! Always impressed with Eliza’s farm to table menu, the quality and delicious preparation of each dish!

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4.9

4.9 (47)

$31 to $50

Italian

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Welcome to Nino's, a cozy restaurant that has been a beloved part of the community for over 15 years. Our commitment to quality and tradition is evident in every dish we serve. We pride ourselves on making all our pasta and breads from scratch, using time-honored techniques and the quality ingredients.

At Nino's, we believe in the importance of local and seasonal products. Our menu reflects the bounty of each season, with ingredients sourced from local farmers and producers whenever possible.

Under the leadership of Chef Jon Devillier, we offer a culinary experience that celebrates rich flavors and meticulous craftsmanship. Chef Devillier's passion for fine cuisine and dedication to excellence shine through in every dish, creating a dining experience that is both memorable and delicious.

Join us at Nino's and indulge in the true taste of exceptional dining, right here in your community.

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Louis

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful service - our server Paige did a great job. Also wonderful food.

BRQ Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (989)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

BRQ Seafood and Barbeque is open daily for dine-in, expanded outdoor " The Backyard" patio, curbside, catering and delivery. Join us for brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am - 3 pm.

Recently voted as BEST BBQ (two years in a row!) and BEST BBQ Restaurant in Baton Rouge.

BRQ believes in supporting local vendors and making everything from scratch. Enjoy award winning, chef driven, upscale BBQ, with fresh seafood, specials and craft cocktails. Try our frozen drinks including the Pomegranate Margarita, Whiskey Wake-Up, and our signature house favorite FROSE! Save room for our legendary jumbo Carrot Cake too.

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Justin

Dined 7 days ago

Were we’re the for lunch and celebrating a birthday. Food was delicious. Olivia was/is an outstanding server, ask for her! The mountain slice of carrot cake was loved by all. BRQ is a staple in our repertoire of Baton Rouge restaurants. We can’t get back soon enough.

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Popular dish

Jumbo Famous Carrot Cake

Supper Club BTR

4.8

4.8 (148)

$50 and over

American

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Supper Club elevates the traditional steakhouse with a creative twist, blending chophouse classics with innovative flair. Our globally sourced, premium ingredients bring a taste of the world’s culinary best to Baton Rouge, offering an indulgence rare and revered. Our hand-crafted cocktails and sophisticated ambiance set the stage for unforgettable evenings.
Enjoy our meticulously curated dining experience by reservation only, or cozy up to the bar on a first-come basis. Dress code is strictly enforced.
See you soon.

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Steven

Dined 3 days ago

Sat and ate full meal at bar. Service was excellent as was the food

Stroubes Seafood and Steak

4.7

4.7 (1439)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Upscale down south dining. Casual dining with open window view of downtown. Beautiful bar setting accompanied with a relaxing lounge.

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DeborahVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We almost left because it was busy and we didn't get waited on in 10 minutes and then out of the blue one of the best servers on the planet emerged to take care of us: Stephanie is fabulous so ask for her if you ever visit here. The Wagyu steak was over the top excellent (be prepared to pay $70) Just a good old fashioned steak house downtown, close to convention center, concerts and clubs. If you like fine dining this is the place! They also have small bites and great appetizers if you have a smaller appetite.

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4.6

4.6 (114)

$31 to $50

Italian

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Pizza Art Wine is more than a pizzeria, it's a food and cultural hub nestled in Ichiban Square in the heart of Baton Rouge. Founded by model and actress Yilena Hernandez, Pizza Art Wine offers authentic Italian cuisine with a curated selection of local and international wines. The restaurant is set in a contemporary and elegant space that features cutting-edge exhibitions of emerging and established artists. Pizza Art Wine has a traditional brick-oven and the passionate team prepares food with a strong Mediterranean base. However, their eclectic menu gives an elegant touch to the Italian classics we all know and love.
Inside seating available upon availability only!

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Jan

Dined 4 days ago

Enjoyed bringing our friends to Pizza Art Wine to celebrate their Birthday. Good friends, food and celebration atmosphere.

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Experience

Happy Hour Extravaganza

Habanero's - Perkins

4.3

4.3 (11)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Julie

Dined on Nov 13, 2024

Our waiter Jimmy was awesome, entertaining and professional. Food was awesome!

Luna Cocina

4.2

4.2 (21)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Greg

Dined 1 day ago

Everything was great! Roxanne took excellent care of us.

The Gregory at The Watermark

4.0

4 (624)

$50 and over

American

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

The Gregory at The Watermark Hotel is Baton Rouge, Louisiana's premier destination for modern food & wine. Located off the lobby of the hotel, in the former Bank of Louisiana, our restaurant is centered between an open kitchen and a full bar surrounded by murals painted by the artist of who the restaurant is named, Angela Gregory. Chefs Patrick Trahan, Brock Nichols, and Jonathan White design menus that utilize fresh and local produce and available organic proteins that offer twists on Southern classics in a modern farm-to-table menu. As a Louisiana native, Patrick influences Southern cooking styles by employing our wood-stone oven, Spanish Josper oven, and cast-iron grill to elevate flavors and create one-of-a-kind dishes in the downtown Baton Rouge area.

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AndreaVIP

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Arrived early, yet we were seated and served without issue.

1717 KITCHEN + COCKTAILS

4.0

4 (28)

$30 and under

American

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

1717 Kitchen + Cocktails, located within the brand-new The Queen Baton Rouge, specializes in rustic American cuisine with a twist for lunch and dinner. The restaurant’s bar provides a social setting for guests to enjoy and ample high-definition TVs make it the perfect spot to catch the latest sporting events. On certain nights, guests can enjoy live performances on our interior stage. The Loft at 1717 features an outdoor patio for additional dining and private parties overlooking the Mississippi River.

The Queen Baton Rouge offers ample convenient self parking and complimentary valet at the main casino entrance.

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Sonya

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Our waitress was awesome and the Thanksgiving Dinner was delicious

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