Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Baton Rouge

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Updated December 05, 2024

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St Francisville Inn & Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1610)

$50 and over

American

Saint Francisville

About the restaurant

The Saint Restaurant & Bar within The St. Francisville Inn prides itself on its culinary offerings. We hand cut steaks in-house and serve the best crab cakes this side of the Mason-Dixon Line. Our curated wine inventory is one of the best in the region.

Top review

Katy

Dined 2 days ago

Our experience is always great! Love this place- best food around! All the wait staff is great, especially Angela! We look forward to every visit here. Wonderful food and cocktails. Went on lobster night and it was delicious! Love the new pomegranate martini they have on the menu as well!!

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Baton Rouge

5.0

5 (3069)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Baton Rouge serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented to you sizzling hot. At Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Baton Rouge you can always enjoy New Orleans-inspired cuisine, aged USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and incredible homemade desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list and served with Southern hospitality in an elegant, yet comfortable atmosphere. Ruth's Chris never fails to please!

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MelanieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Baton Rouge Ruth's Chris is my all time favorite. The steaks and all of the food are absolutely delicious. The service is excellent! It is so beautifully decorated for Christmas. I treat my kids to dinner here for Christmas every year. It is something they look forward to every Christmas.

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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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EdithVIP

Dined 1 day ago

A unique dining experience with fabulous food and service. Chris and Blake went above and beyond to deliver service that was excellent and supported a fabulous meal. Our celebration was memorable due to great service and great food! Highly recommend.

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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Angel

Dined 2 days ago

Food was great as always! The lamb chop lollipops are delicious! Bar was backed up but Des still took great care of us!

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4.7

4.7 (1260)

$31 to $50

Creole

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

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.

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Charlie

Dined 1 day ago

Anniversary dinner was excellent! Restaurant made arrangements to have flowers on the table for us.

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4.5

4.5 (82)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Nestled under the historic Perkins Road Overpass in a former airplane hangar, The Colonel's Club is an elevated neighborhood restaurant and lounge. Our menu showcases Southern and American favorites with a worldly twist, paired with timeless cocktails. The atmosphere is swanky not stuffy—nostalgic yet modern, with thoughtfully designed spaces that invite you to linger. We offer a variety of small plates, fresh salads, and creative sandwiches, alongside a selection of pasta, fish, and meat entrees. Finish your meal with a decadent dessert, complemented by a premium espresso. Start or end your night in our lounge, where you can enjoy handcrafted cocktails and extensive wine offerings. Relax by the fire with live piano music. Dress up or come as you are—the only requirement is that you have a great time! Located in the heart of the vibrant Overpass Merchants District, The Colonel’s Club is just minutes from LSU and downtown Baton Rouge. A world away, right down the street.

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Kay

Dined 3 days ago

He food was delicious. The beet salad was perfection. I had the lobster gnocchi, it was well worth the price. My companion had the short rib sandwich which he throughly enjoyed. The decor is very nice. Wonderful experience. We will definitely return.

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La Contea Italiano Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (701)

$30 and under

Italian

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Live Music Every Weekend!
Family Owned and Operated
About the Owner: Mr. Kulici is currently pursuing his professional career here in Louisiana. After 25 years he has devoted an exasperating amount of time and creativity to the art of food and hospitality. Consistency and culinary drive sets his goals to constant expansion and entrepreneur opportunities that are currently unfolding here in Louisiana. LaContea Italian Restaurant has now been open since February of 2017. The modern Italian ambiance and cuisine is touched with elements of traditionalism and flavor that brings more nuance to the idea of comfort Italian food.
Mr. Kulici just released his most recent updated seasonal menu as of November 2023.
With over 170 different wines to choose from, LaContea is constantly expanding its repertoire to create a masterpiece selection that truly has something for everyone and features service bar with classic brands and local distributions alike.

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Lloyd

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Very good food and service. Appetizers with the wantons was excellent and lobster ravioli was great. Good choice!

Cecelia Creole Bistro

4.8

4.8 (576)

$31 to $50

Creole

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

The only place to get true Creole food is in Louisiana, or at least in someone from Louisiana’s kitchen. Come reste un peu (stay awhile) to downtown Baton Rouge and visit Chef Mark Reilly's Creole kitchen.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Brought my team for dinner. Great meal and service. Would highly recommend! Cajun Fish was fantastic.

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Popular dish

Fried Green Tomato BLT

4.9

4.9 (1141)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Welcome to Doe's Eat Place of Baton Rouge––home to some of the best steaks in Baton Rouge.
Our filets, porterhouses, t-bones and ribeyes are aged a minimum of 21 days and hand-cut
daily. Don't miss our world-famous hot tamales––prepared Mississippi Delta-style, they're a staple that customers have enjoyed since the Doe's was founded in 1941. Enjoy our casual, relaxed atmosphere. The heart of our house is led by Executive Chef Brian Septs and grill master Carlos Williams.

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JoeG

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Our second time eating at Doe's and like the first time, did not disappoint! Food is excellent. We each had the filet mignon. A house salad comes with it, but you can upgrade for a different salad. The house salad was just fine with us. The biscuits served with the dinner are to die for! The are really less like biscuits and more like small, fluffy beignets without the sugar. Carly at the bar is very pleasant and makes great cocktails. We will definitely be back again!

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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KathyVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Eliza is lovely and unique. Our food was perfect. It was seasoned well and served hot. Our server was attentive to our every need. We were able to have relaxed, in-depth conversations while eating. So enjoyable! Highly recommend.

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