Best Casual Restaurants in Baton Rouge

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A photo of 1717 KITCHEN + COCKTAILS restaurant

1. 1717 KITCHEN + COCKTAILS

4.0

Excellent(49)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Baton Rouge

Booked 5 times today

1717 Kitchen + Cocktails, located within the brand-new The Queen Baton Rouge, specializes in rustic American cuisine with a twist for lunch and dinner. The restaurant’s bar provides a social setting for guests to enjoy and ample high-definition TVs make it the perfect spot to catch the latest sporting events. On certain nights, guests can enjoy live performances on our interior stage. The Loft at 1717 features an outdoor patio for additional dining and private parties overlooking the Mississippi River.The Queen Baton Rouge offers ample convenient self parking and complimentary valet at the main casino entrance.

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2. Cecelia Creole Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(611)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Creole • Baton Rouge

Booked 5 times today

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.

A photo of Superior Grill BR MidCity restaurant

3. Superior Grill BR MidCity

4.8

Exceptional(222)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Baton Rouge

Booked 14 times today

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.

4. Luna Cocina

new

4.3

Awesome(57)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Baton Rouge

Booked 10 times today

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5. TAP 65

4.4

Awesome(91)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Baton Rouge

Booked 2 times today

The newest craft expansion from Rick and Needhi Patel. Tap 65 brings 65 rotating beers, wines, and bourbons to the heart of Government st. Located in the old White Star Market building Tap65 reimagines classic Indian faire and pairs it with the perfect beverages. Featuring a self pour tap wall and a full bar dedicated to craft cocktails. Come see us today!

6. Eliza

4.8

Exceptional(577)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creole • Baton Rouge

Booked 21 times today

Founded in 2016, Eliza Restaurant & Bar is a cozy contemporary Creole restaurant serving local Louisiana food. After many years spent working in the hospitality industry in New Orleans, Russell & Sally Davis set out to open a simple concept in the Baton Rouge market - a scratch kitchen featuring Creole classics using fresh and local ingredients - all served with an abundance of genuine Southern hospitality.

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7. Mansurs On the Boulevard

4.7

Exceptional(1271)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Baton Rouge

PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS!MANSURS on the BOULEVARD has been a Baton Rouge tradition for over 30 years. Our cuisine is true to Louisiana, and it is combined with a Contemporary French flare. We have a full service lounge area complete with a beautiful mahogany bar for more casual dining and a nightly pianist in the main dining area for a more intimate atmosphere. Our menu serves the largest selection of fresh fish in Baton Rouge, as well as delicious steaks, seafood, our highly acclaimed Duck Mansur and Char grilled oysters. Whether you are looking for the casual night out, an intimate dinner, or a formal/business private gathering, we are the place for you. Dress Code is "Business Casual" mostly aimed toward gentlemen, we just ask you to take off any ball caps upon entering the restaurant, and refrain from wearing shorts, sleeveless shirts & sandals in the dining room. Contact us if you have any special requests or questions.

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8. Tio Javi's Fresh-Mex Bar & Grill

4.8

Exceptional(338)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Baton Rouge

Booked 24 times today

Tio Javi's combines traditional recipes of Mexico with the contemporary fresh-Mex flavors to serve a bold and adventurous menu that always satisfies.

9. Spoke & Hub

new

3.9

Excellent(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Baton Rouge

Booked 7 times today

Casual concept, our version of the Contemporary Southern Diner, offering "Americana fare with a southern twist". Large outdoor patio, courtyard patio to relax after a bike ride, drinking beer and great cocktails, eating some of the great contemporary diner fare, and brunching. The converted house in the back is a hidden speakeasy club called The Brakes Bar a fun unique twist. Great family atmosphere with an amazing dessert bar for the children and of course we will be pet-friendly for all of our furry friends.

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10. P.F. Chang's - Baton Rouge

4.6

Exceptional(212)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Baton Rouge

Booked 4 times today

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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Justin
Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It’s a new restaurant, you can tell there’s a lot of potential and it’ll be a really successful spot once it develops some more popularity.
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Luna CocinaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Baton Rouge
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4.3
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John
New Orleans / Louisiana •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Very good atmosphere. Our server, Daniel was amazing
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1717 KITCHEN + COCKTAILSPrice: Moderate• American• Baton Rouge
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4
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AINSLEY
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 17, 2025
Excellent food and service! The prices were very reasonable.
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TAP 65Price: Moderate• Indian• Baton Rouge
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4.4
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LindaVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 15, 2025
Excellent surroundings, staff and food terrific- wonderful on all levels.
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Cecelia Creole BistroPrice: Expensive• Creole• Baton Rouge
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4.9
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Loraleigh
Nashville •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 13, 2025
I love the fact that Superior trademarked its signature superior salad and has no description underneath it. That means it’s just that good. And it was.
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Superior Grill BR MidCityPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Baton Rouge
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4.8

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