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The Carriage House, Darrow, LA

The Carriage House

4.7
4.7
1250 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
The Carriage House Restaurant is now open for Lunch and Dinner. Reservations are highly recommend.

The Carriage House Restaurant at Houmas House and Gardens offers a more casual dining experience in one of the most beautiful Dining Rooms in America. Whether dining at our 40 foot long grand dining room table, or an intimate table for two, our style is Comfortable and Southern. Our menu is a collection of Classic Southern Dishes, with twists to make them our very own.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole, French American, Contemporary Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (225) 473-9380
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeremy Langlois
  • Neighborhood
    Baton Rouge
  • Cross street
    Hwy 44
  • Parking details
    Our parking lot has a capacity for 250 cars. Parking is free
  • Entertainment
    Classical Jazz music sets the background for this elegant casual dining experience. We suggest visiting the Turtle Bar before dinner and taking a tour of the Mansion prior to dinner. Guided tours last one hour, and begin on the hour. Ticket price for tour is $24 per person, and cocktails are allowed to be taken on the tour, so visit the Turtle Bar and take a drink along.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Ambiance

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Value

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Great for brunch

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Romantic

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Great for scenic views

  • Baton Rouge

    Best Ambiance

  • Baton Rouge

    Best Value

  • Baton Rouge

    Great for brunch

  • Baton Rouge

    Good for groups

  • Baton Rouge

    Romantic

  • Baton Rouge

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Carriage House offers a "beautiful location" with "delicious food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the crab cakes, French Martini, and Napoleon Crab Cake. The gardens are "gorgeous" and enhance the dining experience. While some menu changes received mixed reviews, the overall atmosphere and staff dedication make it a "wonderful experience."

1,250 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was magical & server Lauren excellent! Best short ribs & best old fashioned I’ve ever had. Beautiful ambiance & staying on site at The Inn made for a perfect evening

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  2. Brett

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner at the Carriage House during the Christmas Holidays is a must.

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  3. Travis

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic starters, entrées & desserts. Spare. Ribs are devine. My son talks about being a chef & this is a great inspirational restaurant.

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  4. Karen

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was great. Beautifully decorated. The bread pudding is wonderful. Would definitely recommend to my friends.

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  5. Kim

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was very enjoyable our waitress was the best and the food was delicious. The holiday decorations made it feel so wonderful!!

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  6. Bob

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious meal in a beautiful setting. The Eggplant Napoleon was different and delicious. I enjoyed the shrimp fettuccini dish.

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  7. Lisa

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Christmas lights and decorations are outstanding.

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  8. Sandra

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Dining experience was great.beautiful scenery. This was our annual ladies Christmas get together. We come back to Houma House every Christmas.

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  9. Frank

    Tallahassee

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was not the best, the scallops appetizer was cold and partly cooked. We were disappointed for the first time in 30 years.

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  10. Louis

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing.

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FAQs

The Carriage House is rated 4.7 stars by 1250 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Carriage House

40136 Hwy 942, Darrow, LA 70725

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hwy 44
  • Neighborhood
    Baton Rouge
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole, French American, Contemporary Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Our parking lot has a capacity for 250 cars. Parking is free
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeremy Langlois
  • Entertainment
    Classical Jazz music sets the background for this elegant casual dining experience. We suggest visiting the Turtle Bar before dinner and taking a tour of the Mansion prior to dinner. Guided tours last one hour, and begin on the hour. Ticket price for tour is $24 per person, and cocktails are allowed to be taken on the tour, so visit the Turtle Bar and take a drink along.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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