5 Best Restaurants in Baton Rouge

Owned and operated by a local husband-and-wife duo, Chris and Sommer Wadsworth, Goûter serves up luxurious tapas and small plates that incorporate farm-to-table ingredients and Cajun and Creole flavors. Patrons can also expect craft beers from local breweries, spirits from local distilleries, seasonally rotating dishes, and the occasional larger plates for those who dare to indulge.

From Truffle Frites to Coconut Shrimp Tacos, the Overpass Merchant’s menu is one locals can’t ignore. Boasting some of the highest quality ingredients in Louisiana, this hotspot also boasts one of the best selections of signature cocktails and drafts in Baton Rouge.

If you’re hankering for a homestyle Southern meal, look no further than the family-owned Mason's Grill. Locals love the wide selection of ribeye steaks, and any visitor can enjoy their flavorful comfort foods like Bayou stuffed shrimp, chicken and waffles. While accommodating to families of all ages, this hotspot was also named by Absolut as home to the “Best Bloody Mary in America!”

Though this spot has its roots in Louisiana cuisine, patrons enjoy Asian accents and Cuban flairs spread throughout City Pork’s creative menu. Whether you’re craving rabbit & dumplings, seared fresh fish, glazed ribs, or a pork belly hoagie, this menu offers something to please everyone in your group.

Now boasting three locations in the Baton Rouge area, The Chimes has been serving locals classic Louisiana comfort food and craft beers for over three decades. From Gumbo to Po' Boys, there’s no better place to discover traditional, southern Louisiana cuisine.

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