Cecelia Creole Bistro

4.8

568 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creole

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Creole, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cajun
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(225) 615-7833
Website
https://www.ceceliabr.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mark Reilly
Catering
Visit our website for our catering & buffet menus! We do drop-offs in the Downtown area, as well.
Private party facilities
In search of a fresh, elegant venue for your next special occasion? The Loft at Cecelia Creole Bistro hosts up to 300 people and is perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and more! Contact our General Manager & Events Coordinator, Sara Dixon, for more information today: (225) 615-7833 or send her an email: sara@ceceliabr.com

Location
421 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Neighborhood
Baton Rouge
Cross street
On Third Street in the block between Laurel Street & Main Street.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Sweet & Spicy Alligator$15.00
fried alligator tossed in housemade chili aioli
Sweet-Chili Glazed Brussel Sprouts$12.00
topped with toasted almonds, goat cheese & diced green apples
Parisian Gnocchi$13.00
Louisiana crawfish tails in a tasso cream sauce finished with parmesan cheese
Crab Cake$17.00
with mixed greens over red remoulade sauce
Boudin Balls$11.00
three housemade boudin balls over red remoulade sauce
Skillet Cornbread
maple bourbon glaze & cinnamon whipped butter
- Half$8.00
- Whole$14.00
Pork Belly & Andouille Egg Rolls$13.00
with housemade chili aioli & citrus soy sauce

Salads

Side $7 | Full $13

Sensation
mixed greens with housemade sensation dressing, croutons, parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes & red onions
Wedge
iceberg lettuce with housemade blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, pickled onions, pecan-roasted bacon & cherry tomatoes
Cecelia House
mixed greens with housemade pepper jelly vinaigrette, blue cheese crumbles, pickled onions, spiced-candied pecans & cherry tomatoes

Soup

Cup $8 | Bowl $14

Cecelia Gumbo
hen & andouille
Soup du Jour
ask your server or call the restaurant for the current special.

Entrées

Short Ribs$33.00
over boursin whipped potatoes & sautéed broccolini topped with gorgonzola & cabernet demi glace
6 Oz. Filet$39.00
over yukon gold mash & roasted asparagus with your choice of topping: tasso marchand de vin sauce or compound herb butter. Gluten-free without topping.
Seafood Pasta$31.00
linguini tossed in a spicy tasso cream with sautéed lump crabmeat, shrimp & crawfish served with a pistolette
Cajun Fish
blackened fish of the day over corn maque choux & red pepper coulis topped with Crystal crawfish tails. Market price.
Crawfish Étouffée$18.00
topped with Louisiana rice served with a pistolette
Shrimp & Grits$19.00
NOLA style BBQ butter shrimp over corn grits served with a pistolette
Jerk-Fried Chicken$19.00
boneless fried chicken breast tossed in our housemade jerk sauce over red beans & Louisiana rice with sausage
Pork Tenderloin$26.00
Over whipped yukon mash & sautéed haricot verts topped with bacon, mushroom & onion demi glacé. Gluten-free without topping
Redfish Cecelia$28.00
Choice of: fried, grilled or blackened redfish over corn grits & braised collard greens topped with crawfish étouffée. Gluten-free without topping

Sides

Sautéed Broccolini$7.00
Pistolettes$4.00
Whipped Yukon Mash$7.00
Corn Grits$7.00
Sautéed Haricot Verts$6.00
Braised Collard Greens$6.00
Corn Maque Choux$7.00
Red Beans & Louisiana Rice$8.00
Roasted Asparagus$8.00
Sweet Chili-Glazed Sprouts$8.00
Housecut Fries$6.00

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$8.00
topped with fresh fruit
White Chocolate & Blueberry Bread Pudding$8.00
topped with praline sauce

What 568 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baton Rouge
Best Overall
Baton Rouge
Best Food
Baton Rouge
Best Service
Baton Rouge
Best Ambiance
Baton Rouge
Best Value
Baton Rouge
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cecelia Creole Bistro in Baton Rouge is renowned for its "creative cuisine" and "exceptional service." Guests love the "amazing" off-menu specials and the delightful atmosphere. Popular dishes include the cornbread, seafood pasta, and redfish. Ideal for special occasions, it's a must-visit for "amazing food" and friendly service.

568 Reviews

K
Karin
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fabulous from the service to the amazing food we had! My husband and I shared a salad and the grouper special they had. Oh and the cornbread appetizer with maple bourbon syrup! You have to try this! I’ve had this restaurant on my list of places to try and I will definitely be returning!
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Steve
New York City
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent team made a very enjoyable dinner. Highly recommend.
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Keith
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
James, our waiter, provided exceptional service. He was very attentive to our needs and provided a great recommendation for an entree. The food was excellent!
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KARLA
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A must visit every time we are in Baton Rouge. Everything is amazing!!!!
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Michael
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cecilia Creole Bistro was amazing! The menu offers options for everyone, all of it delicious. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, and he knew how to pay attention to the table without hovering over us. And the cocktails were fantastic. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we can't wait to return.
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RoshellC
Charlotte
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Visiting my daughter @ LSU My pork chop was undercooked. The waiter tried to tell me it wasn’t. I’m a certified chef and have been cooking for over 25 years. I know what undercooked meet smell and look like. I will never patronize them again. However, I went to a place while visit BR called Parrians. Food was incredible!
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Mark
Mississippi
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful! Seated on time. Excellent service. Food was incredible. Pork belly and crab cake appetizers, crawfish & corn soup, Cecilia side salads, and Shrimp and grits. It’s been a long time since I felt like I had food that was worth the price from a restaurant. We will be back!
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Marty
Central Georgia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Had a reservation for 6:30 arrived at 6:23 and was informed by hostess that the table wasn’t ready yet. A group of 3 walked in less than 5min after without a reservation and were seated immediately. Waited another 10-12 min before being seated by hostess who never acknowledged the inconvenience or thought to apologize
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robert
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and is worth it. It’s a small space so can get noisy so if your looking for intimate romantic maybe not for you but if you just look for delicious food it’s the spot
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Monique
Baton Rouge
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Cute restaurant with great food. The pork belly & andouille egg rolls were delicious. My fiancé had the short ribs which were also very good but he was only given a few pieces of meat. I had the Redfish Cecilia and my son had the shrimp & grits. All of the food was fresh, seasoned well, and piping hot when it arrived to the table. We will definitely return but won’t order the short ribs again as we didn’t feel it was worth the price.
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FAQs

Cecelia Creole Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (225) 615-7833.

Cecelia Creole Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 568 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

421 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Additional information

Cross street
On Third Street in the block between Laurel Street & Main Street.
Neighborhood
Baton Rouge
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Creole, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cajun
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Reilly
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ceceliabr.com/
Phone number
(225) 615-7833
Catering
Visit our website for our catering & buffet menus! We do drop-offs in the Downtown area, as well.
Private party facilities
In search of a fresh, elegant venue for your next special occasion? The Loft at Cecelia Creole Bistro hosts up to 300 people and is perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and more! Contact our General Manager & Events Coordinator, Sara Dixon, for more information today: (225) 615-7833 or send her an email: sara@ceceliabr.com

Cecelia Creole Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Sweet-Chili Glazed Brussel Sprouts

Crème Brûlée

Appetizers

Sweet & Spicy Alligator$15.00

Sweet-Chili Glazed Brussel Sprouts$12.00

Parisian Gnocchi$13.00

Crab Cake$17.00

Boudin Balls$11.00

Skillet Cornbread

Pork Belly & Andouille Egg Rolls$13.00

Salads

Sensation

Wedge

Cecelia House

Soup

Cecelia Gumbo

Soup du Jour

Entrées

Short Ribs$33.00

6 Oz. Filet$39.00

Seafood Pasta$31.00

Cajun Fish

Crawfish Étouffée$18.00

Shrimp & Grits$19.00

Jerk-Fried Chicken$19.00

Pork Tenderloin$26.00

Redfish Cecelia$28.00

Sides

Sautéed Broccolini$7.00

Pistolettes$4.00

Whipped Yukon Mash$7.00

Corn Grits$7.00

Sautéed Haricot Verts$6.00

Braised Collard Greens$6.00

Corn Maque Choux$7.00

Red Beans & Louisiana Rice$8.00

Roasted Asparagus$8.00

Sweet Chili-Glazed Sprouts$8.00

Housecut Fries$6.00

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$8.00

White Chocolate & Blueberry Bread Pudding$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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