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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Baton Rouge, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Brasas Peru
- Rating: 4.6/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7520 Perkins Road Ste 100 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Peruvian
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#29. Light House Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 257 Lee Drive Ste O Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Salad
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#28. MJ's Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5162 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Vegan, Sandwiches, Salad
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#27. El Tio Taqueria
- Rating: 4.6/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9656 Burbank Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Chicky Sandos
- Rating: 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7930 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Chicken Shop
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#25. Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
- Rating: 4.6/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 411 Ben Hur Road Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bars
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#24. Al-Noor Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 14241 Coursey Blvd. Ste A5 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Indian, Asian Fusion, Buffets
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#23. Triplet's Blue Store Chicken - Bluebonnet
- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 5454 Bluebonnet Blvd. Ste H Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Chicken Wings
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#22. Sazon Latin Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1230 O'Neal Lane Ste 5 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Colombian, Cuban
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#21. Inga's Subs and Salads
- Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1750 Brightside Drive Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Salad
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#20. Okki Tokki
- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 549 Main St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Korean
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#19. Heather V's Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3655 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches
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#18. Uchi Sushi & Hibachi
- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 5454 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#17. Kabobs
- Rating: 4.6/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16569 George Oneal Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Lebanese, Greek, Diners
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#16. Los Alvarez
- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 850 Gardere Lane Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Honduran, Latin American
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#15. Azteca's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 9414 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#14. Southern Boilers
- Rating: 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 9774 Greenwell Springs Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood
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#13. Chengs Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (113 reviews)
- Address: 7951 One Calais Ave. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Bars, Chinese
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#12. The Rouge Rabbit
- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8550 United Plaza Blvd. Ste 105 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#11. Faye's Subs & Salads
- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 311 3rd St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Salad, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#10. Vegan-ish Vibes
- Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 4608 Bennington Ave. Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Vegan, Comfort Food, Burgers
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#9. Sambath's Donut & Thai Food
- Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 5703 Essen Lane Ste A3 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch, Thai
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#8. Fork N Spoon
- Rating: 4.7/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1750 Brightside Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#7. Bellue's Fine Cajun Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3110 Scenic Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole
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#6. Jerry Lee's Cajun Foods
- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12181 Greenwell Springs Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Grocery, Specialty Food, Cajun/Creole
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#5. Anthony's Italian Deli
- Rating: 4.7/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5575 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Delis, Italian
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#4. Tacos El Mosco
- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 11855 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
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#3. Smoke bayou
- Rating: 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 4355 Inniswold Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food, Smokehouse
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#2. Birria & Barbacoa de chivo Los Compadre's
- Rating: 4.8/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9696 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#1. Coffee Joy
- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3617 Perkins Road Ste 1B Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
