The best restaurants in Baton Rouge
53 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Red Zeppelin Pizza
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving thin-and-crisp slices or a pie with personality, Red Zeppelin Pizza brings riffs like The Mothership loaded with…
Red Zeppelin Pizza
RestaurantsOffset Smoker BBQ
RestaurantsThat pepper-crusted brisket craving back again? Offset Smoker BBQ is your fix, serving Central Texas-style barbecue that lets the smoke and…
Offset Smoker BBQ
RestaurantsNew York Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsClean pizzeria offering New York-style slices as well as pasta and other Italian eats.
New York Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsCurbside Burgers
RestaurantsCasual, creative burger spot with brioche buns, truffle fries and a hip vibe.
Curbside Burgers
RestaurantsBRQ Seafood and Barbeque
RestaurantsBright, spacious eatery serving smoked meat, seafood & Southern sides, plus inventive cocktails.
BRQ Seafood and Barbeque
RestaurantsNino's
RestaurantsHomey eatery serving classic American & Italian fare, plus wine & housemade charcuterie.
Nino's
RestaurantsHannah Q Smokehouse
RestaurantsMeat-focused casual eatery that's popular for smoked meats, wings, burgers and briskets.
Hannah Q Smokehouse
RestaurantsBao Vietnamese Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering staples like pho and vermicelli bowls, plus beer, wine and cocktails.
Bao Vietnamese Kitchen
RestaurantsFrench Market Bistro
RestaurantsUpscale bistro offering oysters, filet mignon, and other comfort fare plus a full bar.
French Market Bistro
RestaurantsPizza Byronz
RestaurantsRelaxed pizzeria offering classic and creative toppings, plus sandwiches and cocktails.
Pizza Byronz
RestaurantsLeola’s Cafe and Coffee House
RestaurantsEclectic eatery serving a variety of breakfast and lunch options plus live weekend music.
Leola’s Cafe and Coffee House
RestaurantsFrank's Restaurant-Baton Rouge
RestaurantsLongtime haunt for BBQ & Cajun classics from biscuits to hearty breakfast dishes served all day.
Frank's Restaurant-Baton Rouge
RestaurantsRuffino's | Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional-style eatery with a fireplace serves creative Italian fare, steaks & wood-fired pizza.
Ruffino's | Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsBLDG 5 Market | Kitchen | Patio
RestaurantsCharming eatery serving sandwiches and steaks alongside cocktails, wine and beer amid a garden-type atmosphere.
BLDG 5 Market | Kitchen | Patio
RestaurantsUmami Japanese Bistro
RestaurantsSpecialty rolls from the sushi bar & Japanese cooked dishes served in a plain-&-simple setting.
Umami Japanese Bistro
RestaurantsThe Smokey Pit | Smoke House Eatery & Bar
RestaurantsLaid-back hangout featuring a menu of smoked meat, fried wings and other Southern fare, plus a full bar.
The Smokey Pit | Smoke House Eatery & Bar
RestaurantsGino's Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsHomestyle Italian dishes in a quaint setting from a family-owned fixture dating to the '60s.
Gino's Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsThe Chimes
RestaurantsEasygoing hangout with a lively atmosphere featuring a worldwide beer list & hearty bar fare.
The Chimes
RestaurantsTallulah Crafted Food and Wine Bar
RestaurantsSophisticated bistro serving upscale Louisiana cuisine & wines in an elegant space with a patio.
Tallulah Crafted Food and Wine Bar
RestaurantsSushi Masa Baton Rouge
RestaurantsA variety of soups, appetizers, sushi rolls & noodles fills the menu at this straightforward spot.
Sushi Masa Baton Rouge
RestaurantsSonny's BBQ
RestaurantsLong-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.
Sonny's BBQ
RestaurantsSmoke Bayou
RestaurantsCasual eatery smoking brisket and chicken alongside homestyle sides and desserts.
Smoke Bayou
RestaurantsIchiban Sushi Bar & Grill
RestaurantsContemporary Japanese eatery featuring communal hibachi tables, an eat-at sushi bar & a patio.
Ichiban Sushi Bar & Grill
RestaurantsSoji: Modern Asian
RestaurantsModern Asian restaurant serving sushi, dumplings, and other East and South Asian fare, plus cocktails, and wine.
Soji: Modern Asian
RestaurantsLittle Saigon Restaurant
RestaurantsInformal restaurant serving Vietnamese favorites, like pho and spring rolls.
Little Saigon Restaurant
RestaurantsDiGiulio Brothers Italian Cafe
RestaurantsItalian cafe with a mix of classic & creative dishes plus Sunday brunch with a Cajun influence.
DiGiulio Brothers Italian Cafe
RestaurantsLa Contea Italiano Ristorante
RestaurantsWarm, easygoing restaurant offering Italian cuisine such as salads & pastas plus a lunch menu.
La Contea Italiano Ristorante
RestaurantsTsunami Sushi BR Highland
RestaurantsJapanese sushi specialist serving a variety of inventive rolls in sleek, contemporary quarters.
Tsunami Sushi BR Highland
RestaurantsAva Café
RestaurantsUnpretentious restaurant with pho, banh mi sandwiches & other Vietnamese standards, plus a bar.
Ava Café
RestaurantsRuby Slipper
RestaurantsCheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
Ruby Slipper
RestaurantsThe Plantry Cafe
RestaurantsCozy restaurant offering plant-based, gluten-free fare, including high tea, in an elegant setting.
The Plantry Cafe
RestaurantsTJ Ribs
RestaurantsBabyback ribs & other hearty BBQ classics served in relaxed digs with sports on TV.
TJ Ribs
RestaurantsSmalls Sliders
RestaurantsCasual eatery (part of a chain) serving cheeseburger sliders and waffle fries along with milkshakes and queso.
Smalls Sliders
RestaurantsReginelli's Pizzeria
RestaurantsContemporary-style chain spot for pizzas with specialty toppings, plus calzones & sandwiches.
Reginelli's Pizzeria
RestaurantsSoLou Baton Rouge
RestaurantsCasual restaurant for Southern fare such as fried fish, chicken, and shrimp dishes alongside cocktails and outdoor space.
SoLou Baton Rouge
RestaurantsPizza Artista
RestaurantsModern pizza chain using fresh ingredients for calzones and toppings, plus beer and wine selections.
Pizza Artista
RestaurantsD.P. Dough
RestaurantsLocal chain open late for calzones with diverse fillings, including chili dog & cheesecake versions.
D.P. Dough
RestaurantsTsunami Sushi Baton Rouge
RestaurantsJapanese sushi specialist serving a variety of inventive rolls in sleek, contemporary quarters.
Tsunami Sushi Baton Rouge
RestaurantsLit Pizza
RestaurantsPizzeria turning out pies with unique toppings in a trendy setting where you can watch your order being made.
Lit Pizza
RestaurantsCity Pork Jefferson
RestaurantsRelaxed venue with seasonal Louisiana cooking, including rabbit, duck, and Gulf seafood.
City Pork Jefferson
RestaurantsAnother Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsRiverside Patty
RestaurantsHuge burgers and fries for lunch at a no-frills eatery with friendly staff.
Riverside Patty
RestaurantsFork N Spoon
RestaurantsCozy restaurant serving an eclectic homestyle breakfast and lunch menu, including veggie options.
Fork N Spoon
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsJINYA Ramen Bar - Baton Rouge
RestaurantsJapanese chain known for ramen made from 20-hour-simmered broths in sleek, social surrounds.
JINYA Ramen Bar - Baton Rouge
RestaurantsChow Yum
RestaurantsCasual spot for pan-Asian fare, with burgers and wings as well as steamed buns, curries, dumplings and ramen.
Chow Yum
RestaurantsBrasserie Byronz
RestaurantsLocal chain serving brunch, tartines, po' boys, Creole entrees & more in a casual, stylish space.
Brasserie Byronz
RestaurantsRocca Pizzeria
RestaurantsFired pizza, salads and sandwiches served in a cozy space with a bar.
Rocca Pizzeria
RestaurantsCou-Yon's Cajun BBQ
RestaurantsLaid-back stop serving BBQ & Creole-style eats such as ribs, seafood & stuffed baked potatoes.
Cou-Yon's Cajun BBQ
RestaurantsAnother Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsOur Mom's Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsHearty burgers, po’ boys & draft beer served in a laid-back restaurant with barnwood decor.
Our Mom's Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsCocha
RestaurantsRustic, wood-hued venue with a locally sourced Southern menu, wine & communal table options.
Cocha
RestaurantsSimple Joe Cafe
RestaurantsBreakfast eatery also serving burgers and bagels, plus coffee and tea.
Simple Joe Cafe
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