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re: Does Baton Rouge have an under rated restaurant?

Posted on 2/16/25 at 10:09 am to
Posted by CrazyTigerFan
Member since Nov 2003
3554 posts
Posted on 2/16/25 at 10:09 am to
Brasas Peru. Good for Americanized versions of Peruvian food, but I never see many people there. That location is a killer.
Posted by Sun God
Member since Jul 2009
50248 posts
Posted on 2/16/25 at 10:14 am to
Blue Corn
Posted by ThuperThumpin
Member since Dec 2013
9063 posts
Posted on 2/16/25 at 12:27 pm to
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nt La Contea Italiano Ristorante



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They have a really under rates pizza as well. One of the best in BR.
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
82789 posts
Posted on 2/16/25 at 1:10 pm to
It just changed in the last few months, so unsure if he means the new ownership (who seems to be doing well) or something else.
Posted by ruzil
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2012
18184 posts
Posted on 2/16/25 at 1:20 pm to
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I always recommend Maison Lacour.


Me too.

Always great food and service and a relaxing environment.
Posted by BigBinBR
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2023
9456 posts
Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:25 pm to
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Rusty Yates?


No way is it Rusty. He ain’t getting up once he sits down. It’s got to be that other guy that’s looks like an 80s lounge singer.

Edit: Jim Saadi


This post was edited on 2/16/25 at 2:31 pm
Posted by vilma4prez
Lafayette, LA
Member since Jan 2009
6623 posts
Posted on 2/16/25 at 4:31 pm to
That place is legit.
Fresh. And the rolls are friggin massive for a decent price.


Oh and the bathrooms may be a little off since it's the old cadillac Cafe.
Posted by Semper Gumby
Member since Dec 2021
630 posts
Posted on 2/16/25 at 5:20 pm to
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Ochi Sushi on Bluebonnet and was impressed with the incredibly fresh fish served


Haven't tried it yet, but saw more downvotes than upvotes. I hope it's better than Ichiban, where there's more mayonnaise on a sushi roll than fish by weight.
Posted by timbo
Red Stick, La.
Member since Dec 2011
7900 posts
Posted on 2/16/25 at 6:10 pm to
I never hear people talk about City Cafe and I think it’s pretty strong. We live in Mid City, but about once a year or so we make a trip to eat out there. (I like it more than Willie’s)
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
53153 posts
Posted on 2/16/25 at 6:26 pm to
We live in the general area and eat there quite often. I agree that it's a very solid place.
This post was edited on 2/16/25 at 6:26 pm
Posted by r3lay3r
EBR
Member since Oct 2016
2430 posts
Posted on 2/16/25 at 7:26 pm to
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Ochi Sushi


We've been waiting for them to get their liquor license; I noticed the orange sign has disappeared from the door. So maybe it's time to give them a shot.

Most of the restaurants mentioned so far are in our regular rotation: Blue Corn, Maison Lacour, Zorba's, Solera, City Cafe and we've been to La Contea & Brasa Peru. Another I would suggest is Bistro Italia. Good basic Italian dishes and good pizza.
Posted by Suntiger
STG or BR or somewhere else
Member since Feb 2007
35782 posts
Posted on 2/17/25 at 8:29 am to
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Bistro Italia


We’ve only been to Nino’s once since ownership changed. It was different, but I’m not ready to say it’s better or worse yet. Just different.

I’ve always said Nino’s has the best Italian even though I know people on here love Gino’s. But Bistro Italia is right up there for Italian food IMO. It’s obviously more casual, but really good.
Posted by BMoney
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
16762 posts
Posted on 2/17/25 at 8:49 am to
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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.


Went there 2 weeks ago on a Friday night. He's still there, but was stationary for the most part, which made it a lot less awkward. Not gonna lie, I enjoy the music itself, but previously was afraid to make eye contact with him lest he come sing to our table. It's much more enjoyable now.
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