Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Baton Rouge by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Baton Rouge by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Baton Rouge using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#27. Gino's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4542 Bennington Ave. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Olive Or Twist
- Rating: 4.0/5 (530 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7248 Perkins Road Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: New American, Southern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5160 South Sherwood Forest Blvd. Ste East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. The Gregory
- Rating: 4.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 150 Third St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Doe's Eat Place
- Rating: 4.1/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3723 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Soji Modern Asian
- Rating: 4.1/5 (342 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5050 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pan Asian, Ramen, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Stab's Steak and Seafood Central
- Rating: 4.1/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 13438 Magnolia Square Drive Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. SoLou
- Rating: 4.1/5 (362 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7246 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Chimes Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1013 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3357 Highland Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Southern, Cajun/Creole, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Eliza Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7970 Jefferson Hwy Ste J Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Seafood, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine
- Rating: 4.2/5 (289 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7731 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#16. La Contea
- Rating: 4.2/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7970 Jefferson Hwy Ste F Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Rouj Creole
- Rating: 4.2/5 (371 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7601 Bluebonnet Blvd. Ste 100 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. French Market Bistro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 16645 Highland Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: French, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Overpass Merchant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2904 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Mansurs on the Boulevard
- Rating: 4.3/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5720 Corporate Blvd. Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, French
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Zorba's Greek Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5713 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Greek, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Parrain's Seafood
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2482 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3225 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Southern, Cajun/Creole, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Albasha Greek & Lebanese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2561 Citiplace Court Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Arabic
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Cocha
- Rating: 4.4/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 445 North 6th St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: New American, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Umami Japanese Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3930 Burbank Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9990 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5131 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Elsie's Plate & Pie
- Rating: 4.5/5 (979 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3145 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: American, Cajun/Creole, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Nino's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7512 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Maison Lacour
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 11025 North Harrells Ferry Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cecelia Creole Bistro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 421 North 3rd St. Ste B Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
