Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Baton Rouge area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Baton Rouge area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all 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 and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, 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 chefs' 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, 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 the Baton Rouge area 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., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#28. Doe's Eat Place
- Rating: 4.0/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3723 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Soji Modern Asian
- Rating: 4.1/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5050 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pan Asian, Ramen, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Chimes Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1096 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3357 Highland Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Southern, Cajun/Creole, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Stab's Steak and Seafood Central
- Rating: 4.1/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 13438 Magnolia Square Drive Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. BRQ Seafood and Barbeque
- Rating: 4.1/5 (589 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10423 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Eliza Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7970 Jefferson Hwy Ste J Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Seafood, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#22. La Contea
- Rating: 4.1/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7970 Jefferson Hwy Ste F Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#21. SoLou
- Rating: 4.1/5 (423 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7246 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Dempsey's Poboys
- Rating: 4.2/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13580 Coursey Blvd. Ste F Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine
- Rating: 4.2/5 (316 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7731 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Rouj Creole
- Rating: 4.2/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7601 Bluebonnet Blvd. Ste 100 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#17. French Market Bistro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 16645 Highland Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: French, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Overpass Merchant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (371 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2904 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Mansurs on the Boulevard
- Rating: 4.3/5 (495 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5720 Corporate Blvd. Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, French
- Read more on Yelp
#14. City Pork Jefferson
- Rating: 4.3/5 (608 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7327 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Southern, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Albasha Greek & Lebanese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2561 Citiplace Court Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Arabic
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Crawford's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1980 Staring Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Southern, Seafood, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Parrain's Seafood
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2627 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3225 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Southern, Cajun/Creole, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Zorba's Greek Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5713 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Greek, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Frankie's Dawg House
- Rating: 4.4/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2318 Cedardale Ave. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Cocha
- Rating: 4.4/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 445 North 6th St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: New American, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Maison Lacour
- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 11025 North Harrells Ferry Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Umami Japanese Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3930 Burbank Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9990 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Elsie's Plate & Pie
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1081 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3145 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: American, Cajun/Creole, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5131 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Nino's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7512 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cecelia Creole Bistro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (259 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 Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
