Visitors come to Baton Rouge for many reasons, but they all come with one common desire – to delight in the extraordinary cuisines that are indigenous to Louisiana. From alligator sauce piquant and crawfish étouffée to our own Sensation Salad – the abundance of innovative menus and dishes found throughout our city making this the place to visit over and over again.
Baton Rouge is also home to the regional culinary favorites like Community Coffee, Manda Fine Meats and Louisiana Fish Fry Products. Head on over to Tony’s Seafood or the Red Stick Farmer’s Market to take home some of ingredients that locals take for granted.
Or let us do the cooking for you – with over 400 restaurants you’re bound to find your favorites whether your preference is boiled, broiled, blackened or fried.
So while visiting Louisiana's capital city, one of America’s fastest growing cities, discover and indulge in your passion. Go BR! And get it right from the word Go
Whether in the mood for small plates, big plates, Louisiana cuisine, desserts or drinks Portico is sure to satisfy your cravings. This north Louisiana restaurant can now be found in Baton Rouge, at the corner of Coursey and Sherwood Forest Boulevards. To learn more about Portico's click on More Information.
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Hungry for adventure? Hop on the culinary trail and enjoy delicacies that locals dine on daily. Browse through the Culinary Trails Guide and be sure to try hot spots in Baton Rouge and throughout Louisiana as you travel the roads of this culinary-rich state. To get your digital version, click on More Information or call 800-29-GUMBO to request the official Louisiana Culinary Trails Guide by mail.
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A conversation with a patron on an unusually slow evening led this former bartender into the kitchen and eventually off to culinary school. Today, you can find Chef Noah Lessard at the City Club of Baton Rouge and at The Pelican House Tap Room & Whiskey Bar, a soon-to-be opened bar & grill located off Interstate I-10 featuring his take on local Louisiana favorites with twist. For more on this up-and-coming Baton Rouge native, click on More Information and take a stab at re-creating his NOLA City Shrimp recipe in your own kitchen.
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Among convention-goers' Louisiana's capital city has won a coveted title, ConventionSouth Magazine's Best Foodie City for its sub region. Other southern finalist cities included New Orleans; Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa in Florida; Birmingham and Mobile in Alabama; and Jackson, Miss. You can see the complete list of winners, including Baton Rouge in the May issue of ConventionSouth.
Not just the oysters, they’re serving all of the New Orleans classics like red beans and rice, seafood gumbo, jambalaya and more, all seasoned to perfection and served with a smile. So pull up a chair, take in the history and soak up the flavor.
More Information >Chicago style all-beef hot dogs served by Chicago Al, a Baton Rouge blues musician.
More Information >Sample delicious Lebanese dishes while you admire the charming indoor fountain.Family owned for 20 years,serving homemade Mediterranean cuisine, wine and beer from Greece and Arabic pastries.
More Information >Sample delicious Lebanese dishes while you admire the charming indoor fountain. Family owned for 20 years, serving homemade Mediterranean cuisine, wine and beer from Greece and Arabic pastries.
More Information >Sample delicious Lebanese dishes while you admire the charming indoor fountain. Family owned for 20 years, serving homemade Mediterranean cuisine, wine and beer from Greece and Arabic pastries.
More Information >Serving exceptionally fresh and nutritional food with over 130 menu items to choose from for your Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch experience.
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