Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Baton Rouge

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Superior Grill - Highland

4.9

4.9 (294)

$30 and under

Mexican

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

In 1983, the original Superior Grill opened in Shreveport. Since then, Superior Grill has become famous for mouth-watering fajitas and frozen margaritas!

Come explore our newest location: Superior Grill Highland!

Enjoy some fabulous Mexican fare in our exquisite dining space on Highland Road or choose to sit on our spacious climate-controlled patio while sipping on a refreshing margarita or ice-cold beer! We'll see you soon!

Top review

Deborah

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Great food, fresh and fun menu selections. The drinks are pretty good. Be careful with the amazing margs. Service is always great

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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Lisa

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Wonderful first time experience. Server was amazing and the food over the top

Superior Grill BR MidCity

4.8

4.8 (213)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Consistently rated as one of Louisiana’s best Mexican restaurants since 1983, Superior Grill is a landmark in fine quality foods with a festive Mexican atmosphere. We’re famous for our fajitas and margaritas. Our margaritas are made with freshly squeezed lime juice, and our food is made fresh, from scratch everyday. For added flavor, all of our meats are prepared over a mesquite grill. We’re open daily at 11 am and 9am for brunch Saturdays and Sundays. Join us for happy hour everyday from 4:30 to 6:30 for great drink specials!! Live music is Thur-Sat 6:30-10pm and 10:30am – 2pm Sun during brunch.

*Note: Because of Covid, times and/or features may be impacted. Please give us a call if you have any questions.

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LegioVIP

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Great place, the best Margaritas and Food 5 stars.

Fleming's Steakhouse - Baton Rouge

4.6

4.6 (1098)

$31 to $50

Steak

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Your Baton Rouge Fleming’s can be found in Mid South City, located on Corporate Boulevard, just off of Interstate 10 and located in the Towne Center near the Bocage Village Shopping Center. Fleming's in Baton Rouge is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out – we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. With premium Prime steak options on our Dinner Menu as well as best-in-class seafood and innovative plant-based options, we have something to offer everyone you are dining with.

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Jennifer

Dined 1 day ago

We loved the extra attention given to us. The staff made delicious drinks that were non alcoholic. Beautiful presentation… Our waiter was very professional and took care of our needs often throughout our time there. We appreciated the manager stopping by to wish us a happy anniversary as well. The card and confetti was classy touch ~ thank you so much for making our day special! We will definitely be back!

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4.6

4.6 (114)

$31 to $50

Italian

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Pizza Art Wine is more than a pizzeria, it's a food and cultural hub nestled in Ichiban Square in the heart of Baton Rouge. Founded by model and actress Yilena Hernandez, Pizza Art Wine offers authentic Italian cuisine with a curated selection of local and international wines. The restaurant is set in a contemporary and elegant space that features cutting-edge exhibitions of emerging and established artists. Pizza Art Wine has a traditional brick-oven and the passionate team prepares food with a strong Mediterranean base. However, their eclectic menu gives an elegant touch to the Italian classics we all know and love.
Inside seating available upon availability only!

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Jan

Dined 4 days ago

Enjoyed bringing our friends to Pizza Art Wine to celebrate their Birthday. Good friends, food and celebration atmosphere.

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Experience

Happy Hour Extravaganza

Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine

4.5

4.5 (239)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

We believe in maintaining the integrity of Louisiana’s local flavor that comes through in all of our dishes; in a region where good food is a pillar of our everyday lives, we know it’s important to source all of our ingredients from local area farmers, fisherman, and food producers.

Familiar Dining in the Heart of Baton Rouge
Dine intimately in our relaxed bistro atmosphere with friends and family, or take respite at our bar with unique, craft cocktails. Beausoleil Coastal is a haven for making memories around our table with fresh seafood, constantly being re-inspired into new and original dishes to love. Baton Rouge culture remains at the heart of everything we do; our ambition is to bring the strongest sense of community, heart, and exciting culinary ventures to our guests and friends.

Great Bar for Weekday Happy Hour 3pm - 5pm
Weekend Brunch 10:30-3pm
2 Private Party Rooms + Patio

Top review

Beth

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Incredible food, love the ambiance and quiet atmosphere. Such a refreshing change from loud, busy restaurants. Service was impeccable. We had the crawfish mac n cheese for a fun starter. Fabulous! Husband had the seafood linguine- off the charts! I had the lobster roll. Very good, one thing is that I wished it had been served warm instead of cold. Fries were very crisp and unusually flavorful. Highly recommend!

Bonta del Forno Ristorante

4.4

4.4 (328)

$30 and under

Italian

Denham Springs

About the restaurant

At Bonta del Forno, experimentation and tradition come together to create original combinations that allow you to discover new flavors and rework traditional Italian dishes. Our attention to detail and service along with our passion for hospitality and cuisine help to create a most enjoyable and precious gastronomy experience.

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Jerry

Dined 3 days ago

The food was outstanding. The staff very friendly they had to accommodate two more people that I made the reservation for and it was no problem. I was very impressed.

Habanero's - Perkins

4.3

4.3 (11)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Julie

Dined on Nov 13, 2024

Our waiter Jimmy was awesome, entertaining and professional. Food was awesome!

P.F. Chang's - Baton Rouge

4.1

4.1 (205)

$30 and under

Chinese

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Kelly

Dined on Nov 3, 2024

I ended up sitting at the bar by my choice because it had a great appetizer and drink deal at the bar. I always love my experience at PFChangs.

The Gregory at The Watermark

4.0

4 (624)

$50 and over

American

Baton Rouge

About the restaurant

The Gregory at The Watermark Hotel is Baton Rouge, Louisiana's premier destination for modern food & wine. Located off the lobby of the hotel, in the former Bank of Louisiana, our restaurant is centered between an open kitchen and a full bar surrounded by murals painted by the artist of who the restaurant is named, Angela Gregory. Chefs Patrick Trahan, Brock Nichols, and Jonathan White design menus that utilize fresh and local produce and available organic proteins that offer twists on Southern classics in a modern farm-to-table menu. As a Louisiana native, Patrick influences Southern cooking styles by employing our wood-stone oven, Spanish Josper oven, and cast-iron grill to elevate flavors and create one-of-a-kind dishes in the downtown Baton Rouge area.

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AndreaVIP

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Arrived early, yet we were seated and served without issue.

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