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Does Baton Rouge have an under rated restaurant?
Posted on 2/15/25 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 2/15/25 at 2:49 pm
If it doesn't I present La Contea Italiano Ristorante
I don't think I've ever seen it mentioned here but it is pretty fantastic in their food, the delivery, the wine, etc.
I don't think I've ever seen it mentioned here but it is pretty fantastic in their food, the delivery, the wine, etc.
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Posted on 2/15/25 at 3:05 pm to Hank Tank
I think Nino's also qualifies. It is not always mentioned like Gino's or Ruffino's is.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 3:08 pm to Will Cover
Ninos isn’t the same today as a year or two ago. It had a nice 15 year run where it and Maison LaCour were the two best in BR (IMO). I would say Ninos is somewhere between 5-10 these days. Maybe not even top 10.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 3:09 pm to Will Cover
La contra is hidden off the road on Jefferson…but the food and service is great….
Posted on 2/15/25 at 3:21 pm to Hank Tank
Pastime.
I don’t think it is rated, much less underrated…
I don’t think it is rated, much less underrated…
Posted on 2/15/25 at 3:23 pm to Hank Tank
Hate the singer. Intrusive and lends nothing to the experience. First time we ate there; the food left a lot to be desired. But we've given it several more chances and the food was much improved, but the singer kills the atmosphere.
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La Contea Italiano Ristorante
Posted on 2/15/25 at 3:30 pm to Hank Tank
I recently visited Ochi Sushi on Bluebonnet and was impressed with the incredibly fresh fish served. The restaurant offers specialty rolls at around $15, and a unique cash discount of 4% compared to using a card. However, I will say the men's bathroom is interesting; it features two toilets without doors, and the bathroom door itself doesn't lock. That could lead to an interesting situation.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 3:37 pm to r3lay3r
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Intrusive and lends nothing to the experience.
Completely agree. I feel terrible saying it because I'm sure the fellow is a lovely man, but this dude is not like a background pianist/singer like Colonel's Club or Gino's or Stab's has. He walks around the place/walks up to tables with his microphone, essentially forcing you to watch the "show" instead of visit.
I'm honestly surprised they haven't lost enough patrons on the nights he sings to rethink having him there in that capacity.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 3:46 pm to LouisianaLady
Ok I feel I'm missing something, does this restaurant have a singer like this? Have I missed them on my experiences there?
Posted on 2/15/25 at 4:25 pm to Hank Tank
At least on Saturday nights. That's when we would likely go.
Reminded me of Chez Paris, after they moved from Government St. to Airline Highway. They bought the old Shakey's, gutted the building and renovated. Anyway, they had a guitarist who would stroll between the tables taking requests. I felt about the same way about him intruding. One night we decided we were going to request Stairway to Heaven when he got to our table, but damn if the table before didn't request House of the Rising Sun! And he played it.
Reminded me of Chez Paris, after they moved from Government St. to Airline Highway. They bought the old Shakey's, gutted the building and renovated. Anyway, they had a guitarist who would stroll between the tables taking requests. I felt about the same way about him intruding. One night we decided we were going to request Stairway to Heaven when he got to our table, but damn if the table before didn't request House of the Rising Sun! And he played it.
This post was edited on 2/15/25 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 2/15/25 at 4:49 pm to Hank Tank
I don’t know what nights it is now, but it used to be 3 nights a week.
It’s the man on a cordless mic in front of the whole restaurant singing Sinatra and whatnot, weaving in the tables, singing to patrons, taking requests, walking into even the bar to sing to bar patrons, etc.
It’s awkward and makes the entire meal about his performance instead of whatever you originally went there for.
It’s the man on a cordless mic in front of the whole restaurant singing Sinatra and whatnot, weaving in the tables, singing to patrons, taking requests, walking into even the bar to sing to bar patrons, etc.
It’s awkward and makes the entire meal about his performance instead of whatever you originally went there for.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:23 pm to LouisianaLady
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Completely agree. I feel terrible saying it because I'm sure the fellow is a lovely man, but this dude is not like a background pianist/singer
Rusty Yates?
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:24 pm to LouisianaLady
They used to show him on every commercial for the place.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 9:56 pm to lsuwins3
The Patio Mexican fusion menu.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 10:50 pm to Hank Tank
I went to La Contea for a restaurant week, and it was disgusting.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 11:03 pm to Hank Tank
I'll go with Solera. I've has some mind-blowing dinners there, medium priced, great service and hospitality, A lot of dished not available elsewhere.
Posted on 2/16/25 at 7:46 am to r3lay3r
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Chez Paris
I had a lunch and the Mid City Beer garden and we talked about this when it is where Does is now. Sure was a long time ago.
Posted on 2/16/25 at 9:54 am to Hank Tank
Zorbas
Posted on 2/16/25 at 10:00 am to Hank Tank
I always recommend Maison Lacour. Great place but not that many people know about it.
Posted on 2/16/25 at 10:01 am to michael corleone
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Ninos isn’t the same today as a year or two ago. It had a nice 15 year run where it and Maison LaCour were the two best in BR (IMO). I would say Ninos is somewhere between 5-10 these days. Maybe not even top 10.
Didn't ownership change?
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