50 Best American Restaurants in Baton Rouge

“Willie’s has been a favorite since they were a little hole in the wall in Industiplex. I was so disappointed Friday to order crawfish and get 3 pounds of tiny crawfish that peeled and tasted like they had been boiled the day before and reheated. Plus when the crawfish were gone there were enough tiny claws to cover the bottom of the tray. Come on guys, you can do better! Fried cheese logs are no longer logs. They have shrunk in size but not price. Really disappointing…new management? Not sure but won’t go back for crawfish, that’s for sure!“

“My first time here at J.Alexander's. So worth the trip from Lafayette. My entire meal has been remarkable. I ordered the red wine blend Parradoxx, which had a slight Pinot Nior flavor to it. I ordered a house salad with Blue Cheese dressing which was rich and full of woodsy flavors. My salad was a big hit with me. Vegetables were crisp and served with beautiful presentation. I ordered the Filet with Berinaise sauce and baked potatoe. It was cooked so perfectly that it was truly a work of art. For dessert I got the chocolate cake. I am not usually a chocolate fan at all but this did not disappoint!! The rich cocoa blended perfectly with the vanilla ice cream. Now for the service... my waiter, Ali, was so good. His knowledge of the menu was very good, but his quiet professionalism was undeniable. He checked all the boxes as to dressings and preparation, but he additionally checked for how and when you wanted everything served. Ali, eyes were constantly scanning to be certain that my meal and needs were being met. Now, I don't know anything about Ali, except that he was young, but he could have been at home in the finest restaurants in Chicago! His attention to detail made my incredible lunch even more spectacular! An incredible meal, prepared exquisitely, with a waiter like Ali! Just absolutely perfect!“

“This is not exactly my kind of restaurant. Friend recommended it and I eat here every chance I get now. The Korean pork belly sliders are my favorite. The menu was a little overwhelming just because I’m not familiar with the food they provide. But, this is an excellent choice if you are visiting.“

“This young lady (who wasn’t our server) went above and beyond for my family. My daughter was obsessed with her and she was the sweetest! So very kind and friendly ! We had to get a picture with her !“

“Highly recommended! This place is great!“

“Erin, Kelsey, Shelly, and Cat were amazing! We had a Christmas party that went from 20 people initially to 40 people and they adjusted and made it wonderful! A week later and everyone is still talking about how great the service, atmosphere, and food all were. I’d give them 10 stars if I could!“

“Love the inside, very chill! My husband had the boudin burger and it was fire!!! We also had the crawfish queso, also fire! A must when you visit Baton Rouge!!!!“

“Great experience 😄“

“The food and service was excellent. Thank you Thomas“

“My nephews had the time of their life when visiting! Awesome environment.“

“Service was top notch and the food was excellent! For someone who is from out of state, this place curbed my seafood hunkering!“

“Absolutely the best. Oysters are always perfect! Food is amazing. I think I have eaten everything on the menu and have never been disappointed.“

“I had brunch on yesterday with a friend and Christa was our waitress. She was beyond amazing and is very good at her job. Definitely would request her as my waitress again.“

“One of the best pancakes in Baton Rouge to start. Fresh food and some very good lunch specials. I can’t say enough good about this place. Plenty of parking and handicapped accessible.“

“Love Mason’s! The food, owners and staff are all awesome!“

“The total package-food, drinks, atmosphere and amazing staff.“

“Double house salad with blackened chicken… Enough said!“

“My first time and I wasn’t disappointed. The food was prepared well and it was very delicious. Not your usual restaurant experience when ordering, but efficient.“

“I throughly enjoyed my salad for lunch. It was fresh and delicious. I loved the atmosphere and service was timely and friendly. I will be back!!“

“Awesome snowballs! I love the Berry Chantilly (it’s only one weekend per month).“

“Say with Essen great service“

“My Daughter attends LSU and she absolutely loves this place, every single time I visit her,,this place is on our list to eat here, i live 4 hours away and I enjoy it every single time. the workers are very friendly, nice, courteous, I will be there on Nov 17th to pick my daughter up for school, and we can't wait!!“

“We arrived at 6:30pm with a table of 8, we had called ahead to reserve an inside table. This restaurant has inside seating & outside covered. Outside is where a small band was playing.
Erin was our waitress & got us waters, drinks, & took our appetizer orders. Brussel sprouts, crab cakes, Creole devils on horseback, & smoked brie - all delicious.
We ordered 3 smoked prime ribs, 1 roasted chicken, 1 steak frites, & 3 ordered the Sea Bass nightly special. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the fish that delayed our dinner, but they did serve everything hot and fresh. And offered us 2 free desserts for being understanding. We left around 9pm.

NOTE - be very careful where you park! One in our group was booted & it's an on demand $200 fine to have it removed, delaying our night even more. The no parking sign was small & facing the wrong way! TRAP!

Parking: NOTE - be very careful where you park! One in our group was booted & it's an on demand $200 fine to have it removed, delaying our night even more. The no parking sign was small & facing the wrong way! TRAP!“

“The chicken and ribs are good, but the corn grits are the 💣“

“Once you go to Java Mama you'll never go anywhere else! PERFECT spot for breakfast dates, play dates and special events. If you like hot coffee try the Bourbon Salted Caramel Latte and if you like frozen coffee try the Pecan Praline Frappuccino! And for breakfast the absolute BEST thing on the menu is the HANDMADE Sunrise Croissant! The staff is amazing, and the environment is super clean! I LOVE JAMA MAMA (if you couldn't tell!)“

“My husband and I have been going to Stabs in Central for many years. We normally go on Sunday for brunch (because of babysitter availability) but we were able to go for dinner last night to celebrate our anniversary. When I tell you the flat iron steak we had was 100% PERFECT, I’m not exaggerating. Temp was perfect. Cut was perfect. Flavor was perfect. French onion soup was perfect. Thank you, David, Kori and everyone else who played a hand in our most recent experience. Y’all are amazing!!“

“I love eating the Lillie special with a grilled pork chop everything is always fresh hot and is very tasty with good seasoning“

“Great food, great service, and something on the menu that everyone will like, even picky eaters!“

“The food was amazing and the bartender staff very friendly and very attentive.“

“My family and I love Spectacular Tubers! We go to the Denham Springs location and always receive genuine friendly service and hot food. Generous portions make it a great spot for lunch, dinner, or even that mid-afternoon snack 👍“

“Great little place to eat! Biscuits are super yummy and homemade. Everyone is friendly and makes you feel welcome. Our waitress, Denise, was great! Loved every bite.“

“Food and service was excellent.“

“Each time I went I enjoyed the food never not satisfied“

“Unique Cuisine was a hit at my daughter’s rehearsal dinner and wedding. The standard of excellence from the ladies in the office to the chefs and service staff is superior. This company works hard to make its customers happy and it shows in every dish. I am in awe of how they manage to provide large quantities of food with amazing flavors, cooked to perfection, and beautiful to boot. There is no one else I would trust with such an important event in our lives.“

“Outstanding in all aspects! We got to town a little late & stopped in just for a lite bite & drinks. The oysters, black and blue tips & wine were so wonderful we returned after business the next night to try more. Round 2 included the Feta Whipped Brussels, Creole French dip & Duck + Butter beans. Again everything was fantastic!! Thank you to Brian, Sadie, Seth & everyone for the wonderful service & evening 🍷🥂😘“

“The lady with the glasses that makes the deserts is an absolute queen I love her. Her deserts are on point every dang time. She is literally mother. Shes so sweet and kind hearted, I wish her nothing but the best. Give that woman a raise !!“

“Food was good - manager visited me which is a rarity in the Louisiana market for some reason- restaurant was very clean just dust in the ceiling vents- but my bartender was the highlight. I will go back just to sit and chat with Amber. As a regional manager for a restaurant group, I was impressed all around with her attentiveness that close to close. As a younger female no one ever speaks to me besides to take my order and she got to know me and made me feel welcome! She’s sweet as can be, I wish her all the best!“

“I don’t know if anyone reads anything from this site but I wanted to post a rave for the Baton Rouge location. My mom was transferred into hospice care on the day I ate at your restaurant. It was a horrible day until the nicest server/waitress I have ever had sat us down. She couldn’t have known what we were going through or how much she brightened our day. She was pregnant, I know that. Otherwise I don’t remember her name. One of those days I guess. She just had this light about her and when she smiled Everything seemed a little better. I think God put her there at that moment. Hopefully she will be there the next time we go. But if not I was posting this to tell her thankyou for being you. And good luck with your pregnancy. You are going to be an awesome mom. You are full of light and love. May God bless you abundantly.“

“I love their food and their gift store. Have a lot of old antiques. Also cute and cool stuff in the gift store. I love looking at so many new things. Also the old antiques and decorations in the restaurant. I recommend coming here and for anyone to come here to eat and go to their gift store.“

“First time visiting this establishment and kind of a hidden gem on Cloverdale. I ordered the hamburger 🍔 and fries 🍟
Oh my, the fries were hot and yummy 😋
The hamburger possess a thick, juicy patty that I very much enjoyed eating my preferred dressing. Oh, you may have to share the ketchup bottle. 🙂It was very reasonably priced for your taste buds Fiesta! 🎉 👍“

“Been ordering take out here for numerous years. The manager always takes and oversees my order and ALWAYS APPRECIATE AND GRACIOUS. Best food, best service they earn their 5 stars. Highly recommend.❤“

“I really enjoyed my timed I knew if I got out of a situation with every anticipation of myself being charming I would get what I want.

Kid-friendliness: I didn't bring any kids so it was a dazzling feat for me.

Parking: I pulled up in a u haul and got to business in the parking lot.“

“Had never been to tiger paw before. But it was actually surprisingly nice, food was good, had a very good menu, most important the prices were extremely reasonable. Now the wait time for our food was kind of long considering the place was kind of empty at the time. Overall I will definitely go here again and try more from the expansive menu!!!☺️

Wheelchair accessibility: Didn't see a wheelchair accessible parking but I maybe just didn't see it.“

“Nice clean Waffle House the service was fast the food was Yummy . Will be back one day !“

“Very good food. be careful with your receipt they over charge people.“

“Morgan is absolutely best bartender I’ve ever had .“

“I come here every week and get excellent service. Today I am being served by Aleah and Renee and am getting my usual great service and camaraderie! They are great!“

“Locals say it’s not the same. Great food to me“