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Cecelia Creole Bistro, Baton Rouge, LA

Cecelia Creole Bistro

4.8
4.8
568 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole

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2 people
23:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
The only place to get true Creole food is in Louisiana, or at least in someone from Louisiana’s kitchen. Come reste un peu (stay awhile) to downtown Baton Rouge and visit Chef Mark Reilly's Creole kitchen.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cajun
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (225) 615-7833
  • Website
    https://www.ceceliabr.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Reilly
  • Catering
    Visit our website for our catering & buffet menus! We do drop-offs in the Downtown area, as well.
  • Private party facilities
    In search of a fresh, elegant venue for your next special occasion? The Loft at Cecelia Creole Bistro hosts up to 300 people and is perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and more! Contact our General Manager & Events Coordinator, Sara Dixon, for more information today: (225) 615-7833 or send her an email: sara@ceceliabr.com
  • Location
    421 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
  • Area
    Baton Rouge
  • Cross Street
    On Third Street in the block between Laurel Street & Main Street.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Menu

Tuesday to Friday 11AM to 9PM, Saturday 4PM to 9PM

Appetizers

  • Sweet & Spicy AlligatorUS$15.00

    fried alligator tossed in housemade chili aioli

    • Sweet-Chili Glazed Brussel SproutsUS$12.00

      topped with toasted almonds, goat cheese & diced green apples

      • Parisian GnocchiUS$13.00

        Louisiana crawfish tails in a tasso cream sauce finished with parmesan cheese

        • Crab CakeUS$17.00

          with mixed greens over red remoulade sauce

          • Boudin BallsUS$11.00

            three housemade boudin balls over red remoulade sauce

            • Skillet Cornbread

              maple bourbon glaze & cinnamon whipped butter

              • HalfUS$8.00
              • WholeUS$14.00

            • Pork Belly & Andouille Egg RollsUS$13.00

              with housemade chili aioli & citrus soy sauce

              Salads

              Side $7 | Full $13

              • Sensation

                mixed greens with housemade sensation dressing, croutons, parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes & red onions

                • Wedge

                  iceberg lettuce with housemade blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, pickled onions, pecan-roasted bacon & cherry tomatoes

                  • Cecelia House

                    mixed greens with housemade pepper jelly vinaigrette, blue cheese crumbles, pickled onions, spiced-candied pecans & cherry tomatoes

                    Soup

                    Cup $8 | Bowl $14

                    • Cecelia Gumbo

                      hen & andouille

                      • Soup du Jour

                        ask your server or call the restaurant for the current special.

                        Entrées

                        • Short RibsUS$33.00

                          over boursin whipped potatoes & sautéed broccolini topped with gorgonzola & cabernet demi glace

                          • 6 Oz. FiletUS$39.00

                            over yukon gold mash & roasted asparagus with your choice of topping: tasso marchand de vin sauce or compound herb butter. Gluten-free without topping.

                            • Seafood PastaUS$31.00

                              linguini tossed in a spicy tasso cream with sautéed lump crabmeat, shrimp & crawfish served with a pistolette

                              • Cajun Fish

                                blackened fish of the day over corn maque choux & red pepper coulis topped with Crystal crawfish tails. Market price.

                                • Crawfish ÉtoufféeUS$18.00

                                  topped with Louisiana rice served with a pistolette

                                  • Shrimp & GritsUS$19.00

                                    NOLA style BBQ butter shrimp over corn grits served with a pistolette

                                    • Jerk-Fried ChickenUS$19.00

                                      boneless fried chicken breast tossed in our housemade jerk sauce over red beans & Louisiana rice with sausage

                                      • Pork TenderloinUS$26.00

                                        Over whipped yukon mash & sautéed haricot verts topped with bacon, mushroom & onion demi glacé. Gluten-free without topping

                                        • Redfish CeceliaUS$28.00

                                          Choice of: fried, grilled or blackened redfish over corn grits & braised collard greens topped with crawfish étouffée. Gluten-free without topping

                                          Sides

                                          • Sautéed BroccoliniUS$7.00

                                            • PistolettesUS$4.00

                                              • Whipped Yukon MashUS$7.00

                                                • Corn GritsUS$7.00

                                                  • Sautéed Haricot VertsUS$6.00

                                                    • Braised Collard GreensUS$6.00

                                                      • Corn Maque ChouxUS$7.00

                                                        • Red Beans & Louisiana RiceUS$8.00

                                                          • Roasted AsparagusUS$8.00

                                                            • Sweet Chili-Glazed SproutsUS$8.00

                                                              • Housecut FriesUS$6.00

                                                                Desserts

                                                                • Crème BrûléeUS$8.00

                                                                  topped with fresh fruit

                                                                  • White Chocolate & Blueberry Bread PuddingUS$8.00

                                                                    topped with praline sauce

                                                                    Last updated: 6 August 2024

                                                                    What 568 people are saying

                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                    4.8
                                                                    4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                    • 4.8Food
                                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                                    • 4.7Ambience
                                                                    • 4.6Value

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                    • Baton Rouge

                                                                      Best Overall

                                                                    • Baton Rouge

                                                                      Best Food

                                                                    • Baton Rouge

                                                                      Best Service

                                                                    • Baton Rouge

                                                                      Best Ambience

                                                                    • Baton Rouge

                                                                      Best Value

                                                                    • Baton Rouge

                                                                      Great for brunch

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Cecelia Creole Bistro in Baton Rouge is renowned for its "creative cuisine" and "exceptional service." Guests love the "amazing" off-menu specials and the delightful atmosphere. Popular dishes include the cornbread, seafood pasta, and redfish. Ideal for special occasions, it's a must-visit for "amazing food" and friendly service.

                                                                    568 Reviews

                                                                    1. Karin

                                                                      New Orleans

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Everything was fabulous from the service to the amazing food we had! My husband and I shared a salad and the grouper special they had. Oh and the cornbread appetizer with maple bourbon syrup! You have to try this! I’ve had this restaurant on my list of places to try and I will definitely be returning!

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                                                                    2. Steve

                                                                      New York City

                                                                      14 reviews

                                                                      vip
                                                                      5.0

                                                                      14 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 16 October 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Excellent team made a very enjoyable dinner. Highly recommend.

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                                                                    3. Keith

                                                                      Dallas

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 15 October 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      James, our waiter, provided exceptional service. He was very attentive to our needs and provided a great recommendation for an entree. The food was excellent!

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                                                                    4. KARLA

                                                                      Atlanta Metro

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      vip
                                                                      5.0

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 27 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      A must visit every time we are in Baton Rouge. Everything is amazing!!!!

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                                                                    5. Michael

                                                                      New York City

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 6 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Cecilia Creole Bistro was amazing! The menu offers options for everyone, all of it delicious. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, and he knew how to pay attention to the table without hovering over us. And the cocktails were fantastic. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we can't wait to return.

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                                                                    6. RoshellC

                                                                      Charlotte

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      2.0

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 4 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Visiting my daughter @ LSU My pork chop was undercooked. The waiter tried to tell me it wasn’t. I’m a certified chef and have been cooking for over 25 years. I know what undercooked meet smell and look like. I will never patronize them again. However, I went to a place while visit BR called Parrians. Food was incredible!

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                                                                    7. Mark

                                                                      Mississippi

                                                                      31 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      31 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 31 August 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Everything was wonderful! Seated on time. Excellent service. Food was incredible. Pork belly and crab cake appetizers, crawfish & corn soup, Cecilia side salads, and Shrimp and grits. It’s been a long time since I felt like I had food that was worth the price from a restaurant. We will be back!

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                                                                    8. Marty

                                                                      Central Georgia

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      2.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on 27 August 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                      Had a reservation for 6:30 arrived at 6:23 and was informed by hostess that the table wasn’t ready yet. A group of 3 walked in less than 5min after without a reservation and were seated immediately. Waited another 10-12 min before being seated by hostess who never acknowledged the inconvenience or thought to apologize

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                                                                    9. robert

                                                                      Baton Rouge

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on 23 August 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Food was amazing and is worth it. It’s a small space so can get noisy so if your looking for intimate romantic maybe not for you but if you just look for delicious food it’s the spot

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                                                                    10. Monique

                                                                      Baton Rouge

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      vip
                                                                      4.0

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 20 August 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Cute restaurant with great food. The pork belly & andouille egg rolls were delicious. My fiancé had the short ribs which were also very good but he was only given a few pieces of meat. I had the Redfish Cecilia and my son had the shrimp & grits. All of the food was fresh, seasoned well, and piping hot when it arrived to the table. We will definitely return but won’t order the short ribs again as we didn’t feel it was worth the price.

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                                                                    FAQs

                                                                    Cecelia Creole Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (225) 615-7833.

                                                                    Cecelia Creole Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 568 OpenTable diners.

                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                    Make a booking

                                                                    2 people
                                                                    23:00
                                                                    Booked 12 times today

                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                    Google Map for Cecelia Creole Bistro

                                                                    421 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                      On Third Street in the block between Laurel Street & Main Street.
                                                                    • Area
                                                                      Baton Rouge
                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                      Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      Creole, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cajun
                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                      Casual Dress
                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                      Street Parking
                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                                      Mark Reilly
                                                                    • Additional
                                                                      Gluten-free Options
                                                                    • Website
                                                                      https://www.ceceliabr.com/
                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                      (225) 615-7833
                                                                    • Catering
                                                                      Visit our website for our catering & buffet menus! We do drop-offs in the Downtown area, as well.
                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                      In search of a fresh, elegant venue for your next special occasion? The Loft at Cecelia Creole Bistro hosts up to 300 people and is perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and more! Contact our General Manager & Events Coordinator, Sara Dixon, for more information today: (225) 615-7833 or send her an email: sara@ceceliabr.com
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