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Elsie’s with 6 Out of State People

Posted on 4/24/25 at 12:13 am
Posted by liz18lsu
Naples, FL
Member since Feb 2009
17895 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 12:13 am
I haven’t been back to Baton Rouge in many years and I am here on business with coworkers and my husband. All of my local friends recommended.

Everyone loved their meal.

We started we the crawfish queso, and the cayenne dusted pork rinds were great with the dish.

The Seafood Pot Pie was enjoyed by several.

My crawfish bisque was a ridiculous portion. Instead of filling the heads, they made crawfish balls. I have leftovers for days!


Posted by tigerbait2010
PNW
Member since May 2006
32807 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 12:20 am to
I've only been to Elsie's once since I live outside of LA but my one experience was magical. I feel like the head chef is a stoner creating so many dishes with cheese and heavy creams.
Posted by haricot rouge
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Sep 2006
894 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 12:38 am to
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My crawfish bisque was a ridiculous portion. Instead of filling the heads, they made crawfish balls.


How was the bisque? Looks old school with a good roux based gravy.
Posted by liz18lsu
Naples, FL
Member since Feb 2009
17895 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 12:46 am to
I am not a bisque expert as it is a time consuming process and complex dish, but this was outstanding. And when I say there was at least two and a half cups of bisque, with rice and 4-5 crawfish balls, I am trying how to nibble at it so nothing goes to waste!
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
46400 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 7:22 am to
Elsie’s is fantastic glad you enjoyed it
Posted by Upperdecker
St. George, LA
Member since Nov 2014
32685 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 7:25 am to
I have never been disappointed there, fantastic restaurant
This post was edited on 4/24/25 at 7:25 am
Posted by msap9020
Texas
Member since Feb 2015
2087 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 8:38 am to
Great restaurant and the seafood pie never disappoints. Its like seafood au gratin in a pie. What could be bad about that.
Posted by CBandits82
Lurker since May 2008
Member since May 2012
58436 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 9:17 am to
one of the best spots in the city.

Its always good and has a good vibe.
Posted by whoa
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2017
5788 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 11:27 am to
Elsie’s is a gem. Went during restaurant week and had the blackened redfish and it was incredible.
Posted by jaytothen
Member since Jan 2020
8274 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 3:19 pm to
quote:

I feel like the head chef is a stoner creating so many dishes with cheese and heavy creams


And not a damn thing wrong with that lol.
Posted by tigers1956
baton rouge
Member since Oct 2008
5321 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 3:45 pm to
I love this place and Jed’s their po boy place
Posted by ScottAndrew
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Aug 2009
1248 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 4:23 pm to
Jed’s is a sister restaurant to Eliza not Elsie’s if I’m not mistaken
Posted by SWLA92
SWLA
Member since Feb 2015
4540 posts
Posted on 6/26/25 at 8:27 pm to
Came here to say how great this place was and saw this topic. I ate at Elsie’s for the first time last night, I got the Bbq burger and it was one of the best burgers I’ve ever ate. The pepper jelly on it was amazing and the fried onions were so good. I’ve eaten hundreds of different burgers but this one stands out. I can’t wait to go back and try some of the rest of the menu out.
This post was edited on 6/26/25 at 8:29 pm
Posted by Mr Roboto
Member since Jan 2023
7180 posts
Posted on 6/26/25 at 8:35 pm to
Dont sleep on the red beans and rice with fried chicken
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
49636 posts
Posted on 6/26/25 at 10:11 pm to
Thank you for this. I have to be in BR on Monday for a funeral in that area. I have Elsie’s on our lunch.
Posted by John McClane
Member since Apr 2010
37167 posts
Posted on 6/26/25 at 10:41 pm to
What’s with all the downvotes?
Posted by SWLA92
SWLA
Member since Feb 2015
4540 posts
Posted on 6/26/25 at 10:46 pm to
Does anyone expect them to move locations to a bigger place? It just seems like they are busting at the seams. There was a 15 minute wait on a Wednesday night. I’m not complaining about the wait it was well worth it. Just curious if they would move to a bigger place.
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
82682 posts
Posted on 6/26/25 at 11:39 pm to
The food is awesome, but the wait keeps me away too, sadly. Too many places these days are on reservation apps or have a less packed bar you can snag a barstool at.

Elsie’s is slammed constantly with bad parking to boot.

Maybe someday they’ll move somewhere large and it’ll feel less crowded.
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
49636 posts
Posted on 6/27/25 at 9:11 am to
quote:

The food is awesome, but the wait keeps me away too, sadly. Too many places these days are on reservation apps or have a less packed bar you can snag a barstool at.

Elsie’s is slammed constantly with bad parking to boot.

Maybe someday they’ll move somewhere large and it’ll feel less crowded.


Is there usually a wait for lunch as well? We may be there on a Monday.
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
14833 posts
Posted on 6/27/25 at 10:09 am to
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Is there usually a wait for lunch as well? We may be there on a Monday.

Probably not, but it should be short if they do. You're going to love it GG.
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