Highest-rated restaurants in Baton Rouge by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Baton Rouge by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Baton Rouge, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. BLDG5
- Rating: 4.5/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2805 Kalurah St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Specialty Food, Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Simple Joe Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3057 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#28. MJ's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5162 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Vegan, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#27. China House Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13180 Coursey Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Curry N Kabab
- Rating: 4.5/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11904 Coursey Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pakistani, Halal, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Kabobs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16569 George Oneal Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Lebanese, Greek, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Dominique's Stockyard Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1462 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cafes, American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Light House Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 257 Lee Drive Ste O Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Inga's Subs and Salads
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1750 Brightside Drive Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Azteca's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 9414 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Brasas Peru
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7520 Perkins Road Ste 100 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Chengs Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 7951 One Calais Ave. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Bars, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Faye's Subs & Salads
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 311 3rd St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Salad, Barbeque, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Southern Boilers
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 9774 Greenwell Springs Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Town Donuts And Breakfast
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 13336 Hooper Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Bellue's Fine Cajun Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3110 Scenic Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Los Alvarez
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 850 Gardere Lane Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Honduran, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Sambath's Donut & Thai Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 5703 Essen Lane Ste A3 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Heather V's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3655 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Anthony's Italian Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5575 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Delis, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Vegan-ish Vibes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 4608 Bennington Ave. Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Vegan, Comfort Food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Jerry Lee's Cajun Foods
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12181 Greenwell Springs Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Grocery, Specialty Food, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Al-Noor Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 14241 Coursey Blvd. Ste A5 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Indian, Asian Fusion, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Burger Plus
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 730 Oneal Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Cafe Mimi
- Rating: 5.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 329 Florida St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Birria & Barbacoa de chivo Los Compadre's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10457 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Chicky Sandos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 10625 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Fork N Spoon
- Rating: 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1750 Brightside Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Coffee Joy
- Rating: 5.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3617 Perkins Road Ste 1B Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Smoke bayou
- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 4355 Inniswold Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Barbeque, Soul Food, Smokehouse
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
