French Market Bistro

4.6

602 Reviews

$30 and under

Bistro

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

French Market Bistro offers fine dining in an intimate casual setting. Signature menu favorites include our Eggplant Camelia, Santa Maria Crab Cakes, and our Chicken Caper just to name a few. Our Award-Winning soup, Cream of Brie and Crabmeat, is always a perfect start to any meal. Fresh grilled fish, sizzling USDA Prime Steaks, unique specials and salads are also common cravings amongst the guests at the Bistro. Let our in-house wine specialist help you choose the perfect bottle of wine from our extensive list of over 165 different wines including boutique wines and other rare finds. Or, cozy up to one of the most exclusive full service bars in town for a martini and dinner. You can also keep up with sporting events on one of 6 flat screen TVs throughout the restaurant. French Market Bistro is the perfect place for date night or family night, and is always kid-friendly. We look forward to providing you with an exceptional dining experience.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 2:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(225) 753-3500
Website
http://www.frenchmarketbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Borivane Khemmanyvong
Catering
Leave it all to us! Large or small, we can supply every detail of your next event. Lots of party friendly options are available including several of your favorite French Market Bistro menu items. We can also supply wine and liquor including full bar set up with supplies. Let our friendly staff tend to your guests while you enjoy your event.
Private party facilities
French Market Bistro offers the perfect private setting for any gathering. Join us in our private, cozy wine room for up to 20 guests or in our main dining room for a group of up to 75 guests. Additionally, our back dining room will accommodate up to 36 guests. Several dining packages are available to meet your needs. Ranging from formal sit down dinners to buffet style gatherings, or even cocktail receptions with passing hors d’oeuvres, French Market Bistro is sure to help you host your next event with ease. Reservations preferred.

Location
16645 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Neighborhood
Baton Rouge
Parking details
Attached parking lot is large enough for buses or motor homes.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Bistro Crab Cakes
Set on Arugula and Served with our Remoulade Sauce
Egg Rolls
Duck and Shrimp-Stuffed with Sweet & Sour Sauce and Spicy Mustard
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Served with Crispy Tortilla Chips
Tuna Wasabi
Sesame Encrusted Rare Tenderloin, Wasabi Sauce, & Sesame Wakame Relish
Oysters Bienville
(3) Baked in Shell with Our Special Crabmeat Dressing
Firecracker Shrimp
Flash Fried, Tossed in a Sweet Chili Aioli, Peanuts & Cilantro $
Fried Asparagus
Served with Blue Cheese Dressing
Eggplant Camellia
Flash Fried Eggplant Medallions, Set on Beurre Blanc, Topped with Lump Crab and Dill Hollandaise

Soups & Salads

Cream of Brie & Crabmeat Soup
Market Fresh Soup
Lettuce Wedge
Crumbled Blue Cheese Dressing & Diced Roma, Tomatoes, Served on a Chilled Plate. Add Shrimp, Chicken, or Fresh Grilled Salmon for an additional charge
Sensation Salad
Fresh Mixed Greens with Romano Vinaigrette & Toasted Almonds. Small or Large Available. Add Shrimp, Chicken, or Fresh Grilled Salmon for an additional charge
Caesar Salad
Creamy Parmesan Dressing, Candied Pecans, Aged Parmesan. Small or Large Available. Add Shrimp, Chicken, or Fresh Grilled Salmon for an additional charge
Warm Crawfish Salad
Spinach, Golden Fried Crawfish, Bacon and Honey Dijon Dressing
Warm Duck Salad
Marinated Duck Breast, Spinach, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Sun Dried Cherries, Finished with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Napa Salad
Grilled Chicken, Spinach, Grapes, Apples, Candied Pecans, Blue Cheese Crumbles with Creamy Basil Vinaigrette
Marinated Seafood Salad
Lump Crabmeat, Gulf Shrimp, Mixed Greens, Tomatoes & Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Specialty Meats

Choice Cut Filet Mignon
Served on a Sizzling Plate, Finished with Fleur-de-sel Butter, Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes; 7 oz. Filet or 10 oz. Filet
14 oz. Aged Angus Rib Eye
Served on a Sizzling Plate, Finished with Fleur-de-sel Butter, Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
14 oz. Bone-In Pork Chop
Set with Grits du Jour, Served with Steamed Asparagus, Finished with a Honey-Ginger Blueberry Reduction
Broiled Lollipop Lamb Chops
(Cooked Medium Rare) Wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon, Finished with a Fresh Salsa Verde, Served with Sweet Potato Fries and Steamed Asparagus. (Available Thursday-Saturday)
Steak House Dinner
7oz. Choice Filet served on a Sizzling Plate with Fleur-de-sel Butter, Served With Blue Cheese Lettuce Wedge
Chicken Caper
Panko-Crusted Chicken Breast Topped with Caper Lemon Butter, Served with Pasta and Sautéed Vegetables

Steak & Fish Toppings

Sautéed Shrimp
Crabmeat & Hollandaise
Hollandaise or Béarnaise
Crabmeat

Sharing Sides

Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed Vegetables
Steamed Asparagus
Creamed Spinach
Fresh Asparagus Hollandaise
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Grits du Jour

Seafood & Pasta

Spring Linguine
Shrimp & Lump Crab Sautéed with Garlic, Basil & Lemon Butter, Edamame Peas, Grape Tomatoes, Tossed with Linguine Pasta
Oyster Meadow Grouper
Broiled Grouper Set over Grits Du Jour, Topped with Arugula, Fresh Strawberries, Flash Fried Oysters and Sweet Chili Glaze
PAMA Tuna
Seasoned and Seared Medium Rare, Set with Grits Du Jour, Topped with Asparagus and Lump Crabmeat, Finished with Pomegranate Balsamic Glaze
Kona Jule
(Choose Grilled Salmon or Sesame Tuna) Fresh Mixed Greens, Shredded Carrots, Cucumbers, Edamame Peas, Peanuts, Crispy Noodles, Cilantro, Finished with Sweet Soy Vinaigrette
Taste of Louisiana
Crab Cake, (1) Oysters Bienville, Fried Shrimp, Fried Catfish, Fries
Lobster Crepe
Wrapped Lobster, Ricotta & Mascarpone, Baked in Champagne Cream, Served with Sautéed Vegetables
Pasta Verde
inguine Tossed with Arugula Pesto and Artichoke Hearts, Set over Fresh Spinach, Topped with Tomatoes, Feta, and Roasted Pine Nuts. Add Shrimp or Chicken for an additional charge
Crabmeat Cannelloni
Pasta Shell Wrapped Around Lump Crab and Ricotta Cheese, Topped with Brandy Béchamel Sauce, Served with Sautéed Vegetables
Cedar Roasted Salmon or Redfish
Plank-Roasted, Topped with Tiger Butter, Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Grilled Salmon or Redfish
Topped with Tiger Butter, Served with Linguine

Pizza & Sandwiches

Bacon Cheeseburger
Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Spear & Fries
Roasted Vegetable Pizza
Artichokes, Mushrooms, Onions, Red Peppers, Zucchini, Squash & Mozzarella
Focaccia Pizza
Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese, Prosciutto, Topped with Fresh Arugula, Finished with Garlic Olive Oil
Around the World Pizza
Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Onion, Mushrooms & Fresh Mozzarella

What 602 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

602 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge1 review
4.0
Dined on February 13, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We sat outside so that’s the reason for the lower marks on ambience. We didn’t have a reservation and it was on a Monday night so make a reservation if you want to enjoy the full effect.
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mgp1981 VIP
New Orleans458 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 18, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I thoroughly enjoyed the manager and how he checked on us. Our waitress wasn't great at acknowledging my friend. The drinks were great and when I wanted a more bitter expresso martini she was able to adapt. Overall, it was a great meal.
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SuzanneS
Baton Rouge19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect as always
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GeorgeB VIP
New Orleans36 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server and assistant staff were great.
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JonathanP
Baton Rouge1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always Great food and atmosphere, Servers are always top notch!
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed out meal! The food was delicious and our server was awesome. Your restaurant is one of our favorite places to eat.
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Paul
Baton Rouge22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual our food was excellent! Our server Trey was exceptional. He made good wine suggestion & checked on us not not so much as to be intrusive. The only reason noise level was hi is a table if 6 next to us was LOUD. So loud in fact I couldn’t have a conversation with person next to me w/o cupping my ear. They were so inconsiderate. We always ask for a table against wall to Prevent this but this time to no avail. Not anything y’all could do
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Badbutch VIP
New Orleans83 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were six in our party and everyone expressed how wonderful their dish was. No two of us ordered the same entree so we had a good cross section of the dishes. My Martini was one of the best I have ever enjoyed and the charbroiled oysters were grand. However the best part of the evening was our server, Megan, who made sure every course was to our liking. She was always attentive but never overbearing. She was one of the best servers I have ever encountered. She needs to be considered for a management position. A totally GRAND evening.
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DarrylF
New Orleans2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was superb. If I could make one suggestion I would seat 2 tops and 4 tops away from the larger groups as this would help to mitigate the noise level for those hoping for a more low key setting. We look forward to dining there again.
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KurtR
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were delighted with this casual fine dining spot. Extremely well run establishment. I am not used to dining room televisions in a place of this caliber, but it added to the casual atmosphere. Otherwise, fine decor and even better food. A bargain. And a McClaren 720 in the lot to ogle on the way out.
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FAQs

French Market Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (225) 753-3500.

French Market Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 602 OpenTable diners.

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

Hungry now?

Hungry now? Let the restaurant know you're coming by joining their waitlist. Download the app to give it a try, or contact the restaurant.

16645 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Additional information

Neighborhood
Baton Rouge
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 2:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Attached parking lot is large enough for buses or motor homes.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Borivane Khemmanyvong
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.frenchmarketbistro.com/
Phone number
(225) 753-3500
Catering
Leave it all to us! Large or small, we can supply every detail of your next event. Lots of party friendly options are available including several of your favorite French Market Bistro menu items. We can also supply wine and liquor including full bar set up with supplies. Let our friendly staff tend to your guests while you enjoy your event.
Private party facilities
French Market Bistro offers the perfect private setting for any gathering. Join us in our private, cozy wine room for up to 20 guests or in our main dining room for a group of up to 75 guests. Additionally, our back dining room will accommodate up to 36 guests. Several dining packages are available to meet your needs. Ranging from formal sit down dinners to buffet style gatherings, or even cocktail receptions with passing hors d’oeuvres, French Market Bistro is sure to help you host your next event with ease. Reservations preferred.

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Appetizers

Bistro Crab Cakes

Egg Rolls

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Tuna Wasabi

Oysters Bienville

Firecracker Shrimp

Fried Asparagus

Eggplant Camellia

Soups & Salads

Cream of Brie & Crabmeat Soup

Market Fresh Soup

Lettuce Wedge

Sensation Salad

Caesar Salad

Warm Crawfish Salad

Warm Duck Salad

Napa Salad

Marinated Seafood Salad

Specialty Meats

Choice Cut Filet Mignon

14 oz. Aged Angus Rib Eye

14 oz. Bone-In Pork Chop

Broiled Lollipop Lamb Chops

Steak House Dinner

Chicken Caper

Steak & Fish Toppings

Sautéed Shrimp

Crabmeat & Hollandaise

Hollandaise or Béarnaise

Crabmeat

Sharing Sides

Sautéed Mushrooms

Sautéed Vegetables

Steamed Asparagus

Creamed Spinach

Fresh Asparagus Hollandaise

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Grits du Jour

Seafood & Pasta

Spring Linguine

Oyster Meadow Grouper

PAMA Tuna

Kona Jule

Taste of Louisiana

Lobster Crepe

Pasta Verde

Crabmeat Cannelloni

Cedar Roasted Salmon or Redfish

Fresh Grilled Salmon or Redfish

Pizza & Sandwiches

Bacon Cheeseburger

Roasted Vegetable Pizza

Focaccia Pizza

Around the World Pizza

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does French Market Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is French Market Bistro restaurant rated?

Is French Market Bistro currently accepting reservations?

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Additional information

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