25 Essential Baton Rouge Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Baton Rouge.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Louisiana
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
CAVA
Louisiana
Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.
Parrain's Seafood Restaurant
Louisiana
Local seafood specialist cooking up Louisiana recipes in a rustic space with porch seating.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Blazin' Hot Chicken - Food Restaurant Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Fork N Spoon
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee.
Zea Rotisserie & Bar
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Polished restaurant featuring rotisserie meats, craft cocktails & happy hours in a casual setting.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
BBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Newk's Eatery
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Regional chain offering a menu of salads, pizzas & sandwiches in a casual setting.
Phở Café
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Colorful, modern hangout offering pho noodle soup & other Vietnamese eats, plus frozen yogurt.
Nino's
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Homey eatery serving classic American & Italian fare, plus wine & housemade charcuterie.
The Chimes
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Easygoing hangout with a lively atmosphere featuring a worldwide beer list & hearty bar fare.
Chicken Shack
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Cozy outpost dishes up platters of fried chicken plus a variety of hearty sandwiches & sides.
Crust Pizza Co. - Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Carefully produced pizzas, plus calzones, pasta, subs & salads, served in a warmly casual setting.
Modesto Tacos Tequila Whiskey
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Doe's Eat Place
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Established American restaurant featuring steaks as well as tamales in a casual, relaxed space.
Jersey Mike's Subs
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Upscale Louisiana cuisine served in a casual bistro setting with an airy bar & live music.
Off The Hook
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch.
Eliza Restaurant
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Modern Creole cuisine is presented with house cocktails & full bar in relaxed, stylish environs.
Sullivan's Steakhouse
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Steakhouse chain serving beef, seafood & cocktails in swanky surrounds with live music.
Our Mom's Restaurant & Bar
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hearty burgers, po’ boys & draft beer served in a laid-back restaurant with barnwood decor.
Jasmines On the Bayou
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
This relaxed eatery offers a varied menu of Cajun seafood, burgers & pastas, with catering service.
Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Service options: Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.