re: Favorite place to eat in Baton Rouge? What’s yours?

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Anyone try Bldg5 yet? Was thinking of going there in a couple weeks, but haven't heard much on it rather than "it's pretty good" and no descriptors after that.

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I've only been for lunch and with my children, so disclaimer I can't speak to their dinner, drinks, small plates, etc.

However I really enjoy their sandwiches - the slow rib and the porchetta. Very very good lunch.

Bldg5:

Eaten there once but the Short Rib Smash sandwich was one of the best I've had in BR. Braised short rib, havarti, pickled mustard aioli, pickled red onions, rustic wholegrain

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Favorite place to eat in Baton Rouge?

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Depends on what we are in the mood for, but we 've got a few.

The Little Village--We've never had a bad meal there. Bread is phenomenal, their steaks I think are fricking fantastic (far better than Sullivans and Ruffinos in my opinion). Pretty good drink menu.

Stabb's--Great steaks, appetizers and drink menu

Roberto's--only went once but it was good

French Market Bistro--wasn't overly impressed on food, but it was good atmosphere with some great drinks and they will get you drunk!

Rouj Creole--Haven't had a bad meal there either, pretty good cocktails

Elsie's--Great for sandwiches, pot pies, and desserts

City Pork on Highland--I find it better than the others, the bar side has a good atmosphere. Good appetizzers and pretty darn good happy hour too

Superior Grill Highland--Food is okay, but they have probably the best bourbon selection of any restaurant in BR

For Brunch:
Olive or Twist--everything made from scratch, it's delicious, and they have the best cocktails in BR

Khalura St. Grill

Frank's--their breakfast food is great, lunch & dinner is just meh

There are a lot of good restaurants in BR and a lot of them have been mentioned in this thread. That said, Beausoleil has been and will be my favorite restaurant until I have a bad meal at the place. The food is consistently excellent and the service has always been good for us.

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Bldg5

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I went last summer and should the food was pretty good, it was tough to enjoy because of all the flies. They need to figure out something with their outdoor seating.

Gino's is old school red sauce Italian. A lot of people go for anniversaries, etc.

I personally think the dining room to the left (I guess this is considered the general dining room) is not too nice. Needs a serious update and the lights dimmed. If you're going for something romantic, that room doesn't really have it.

However, a table in the bar when they have a piano player or a quartet playing is one of the best experiences in BR. The food itself is delicious IMO.

This seems to be a bit of a trend in BR. Someone earlier in the thread mentioned bar at Mansur's > main dining room, which I totally agree. And I think the same is the case at Stab's. On Sunday brunch especially.. when the sweet man who plays the piano/trumpet/sings is in there.