Best Lunch Restaurants in Baton Rouge

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1. The Colonel's Club

4.5

Awesome(85)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Baton Rouge

Booked 37 times today

Nestled under the historic Perkins Road Overpass in a former airplane hangar, The Colonel's Club is an elevated neighborhood restaurant and lounge. Our menu showcases Southern and American favorites with a worldly twist, paired with timeless cocktails. The atmosphere is swanky not stuffy—nostalgic yet modern, with thoughtfully designed spaces that invite you to linger. We offer a variety of small plates, fresh salads, and creative sandwiches, alongside a selection of pasta, fish, and meat entrees. Finish your meal with a decadent dessert, complemented by a premium espresso. Start or end your night in our lounge, where you can enjoy handcrafted cocktails and extensive wine offerings. Relax by the fire with live piano music. Dress up or come as you are—the only requirement is that you have a great time! Located in the heart of the vibrant Overpass Merchants District, The Colonel’s Club is just minutes from LSU and downtown Baton Rouge. A world away, right down the street.

2. Eliza

4.9

Exceptional(541)

Price: Moderate

• Creole • Baton Rouge

Booked 18 times today

Founded in 2016, Eliza Restaurant & Bar is a cozy contemporary Creole restaurant serving local Louisiana food. After many years spent working in the hospitality industry in New Orleans, Russell & Sally Davis set out to open a simple concept in the Baton Rouge market - a scratch kitchen featuring Creole classics using fresh and local ingredients - all served with an abundance of genuine Southern hospitality.

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3. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Baton Rouge

5.0

Exceptional(3071)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Baton Rouge

Booked 68 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Baton Rouge serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented to you sizzling hot. At Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Baton Rouge you can always enjoy New Orleans-inspired cuisine, aged USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and incredible homemade desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list and served with Southern hospitality in an elegant, yet comfortable atmosphere. Ruth's Chris never fails to please!

4. Luna Cocina

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4.1

Excellent(24)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Baton Rouge

Booked 27 times today

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5. Superior Grill BR MidCity

4.8

Exceptional(213)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Baton Rouge

Booked 7 times today

Consistently rated as one of Louisiana’s best Mexican restaurants since 1983, Superior Grill is a landmark in fine quality foods with a festive Mexican atmosphere. We’re famous for our fajitas and margaritas. Our margaritas are made with freshly squeezed lime juice, and our food is made fresh, from scratch everyday. For added flavor, all of our meats are prepared over a mesquite grill. We’re open daily at 11 am and 9am for brunch Saturdays and Sundays. Join us for happy hour everyday from 4:30 to 6:30 for great drink specials!! Live music is Thur-Sat 6:30-10pm and 10:30am – 2pm Sun during brunch.*Note: Because of Covid, times and/or features may be impacted. Please give us a call if you have any questions.

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6. Mansurs On the Boulevard

4.7

Exceptional(1277)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Baton Rouge

PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS!MANSURS on the BOULEVARD has been a Baton Rouge tradition for over 30 years. Our cuisine is true to Louisiana, and it is combined with a Contemporary French flare. We have a full service lounge area complete with a beautiful mahogany bar for more casual dining and a nightly pianist in the main dining area for a more intimate atmosphere. Our menu serves the largest selection of fresh fish in Baton Rouge, as well as delicious steaks, seafood, our highly acclaimed Duck Mansur and Char grilled oysters. Whether you are looking for the casual night out, an intimate dinner, or a formal/business private gathering, we are the place for you. Dress Code is "Business Casual" mostly aimed toward gentlemen, we just ask you to take off any ball caps upon entering the restaurant, and refrain from wearing shorts, sleeveless shirts & sandals in the dining room. Contact us if you have any special requests or questions.

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7. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Baton Rouge

4.3

Awesome(2006)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Baton Rouge

Booked 23 times today

Sullivan’s is a vibrant neighborhood American Steakhouse featuring the finest steaks & seafood, hand shaken martinis, & live music. We offer comfortable fine dining in a lively atmosphere. From the moment you step inside our lounge for drinks, appetizers or dinner, you will feel the energy and excitement provided by our professional team. Sullivan’s serves the finest hand-selected steaks, simply seasoned and broiled at 1,200 degrees, fresh seafood, a wide selection of cravable appetizers, soups, salads and side dishes.

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8. Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine

4.4

Awesome(240)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Baton Rouge

Booked 10 times today

We believe in maintaining the integrity of Louisiana’s local flavor that comes through in all of our dishes; in a region where good food is a pillar of our everyday lives, we know it’s important to source all of our ingredients from local area farmers, fisherman, and food producers.Familiar Dining in the Heart of Baton RougeDine intimately in our relaxed bistro atmosphere with friends and family, or take respite at our bar with unique, craft cocktails. Beausoleil Coastal is a haven for making memories around our table with fresh seafood, constantly being re-inspired into new and original dishes to love. Baton Rouge culture remains at the heart of everything we do; our ambition is to bring the strongest sense of community, heart, and exciting culinary ventures to our guests and friends.Great Bar for Weekday Happy Hour 3pm - 5pm Weekend Brunch 10:30-3pm 2 Private Party Rooms + Patio

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9. Bistro Byronz Willow Grove

4.6

Exceptional(561)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Baton Rouge

Booked 7 times today

Bistro Byronz was born from the simple definition of a true bistro: an unpretentious neighborhood restaurant where friends and families gather day and night to relax, share conversation and enjoy good food and drink at reasonable prices. From that day on, we have prided ourselves in serving deliciously simple, bistro-inspired dishes done the Southern way — comfortable yet special, casual yet elegant, and a bit curious and undefined.A Southern version of the quaint cafes in Paris, with the sophistication and casual flare of New York City bistros, incorporating the flavors, culture and lagniappe of Louisiana was to us the perfect and distinct approach.

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10. Ichiban Sushi Bar & Grill

4.5

Awesome(20)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Baton Rouge

What sets Ichiban distinctively apart from other sushi restaurants is flavor. You can actually taste specific individual ingredients in each roll. The flavors combine and complement each other…they create a sensation like few other sushi restaurants have accomplished. It’s more interesting to eat something with distinctive textures and personality than those with limited flavor denotations…relying on heavy sweet sauces.Ichiban means ‘number 1’ in Japanese. Mixing traditional with blazingly contemporary, the food, beverage and dining experience of Ichiban is carefully designed to elevate any lunch or dinner. Serving only the freshest Sashimi, meticulously handcrafted sushi and world class Hibachi. Ichiban defines the ultimate Japanese dining experience.

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Shawanna
Baton Rouge / Lafayette •5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
It was date night for us everything was Good ,Good and Service
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Baton RougePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Baton Rouge
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5
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LindaVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •10 reviews
4.0
Dined today
It’s a new endeavor, so we will be patient and hope they can turn their attention to the food. We want to love this place! The vibe, decor and service were great. So were the cocktails. But the food was really just OK. We had three different entrées and an appetizer. In each case, the food was just too much: too heavy, too saucy, too many flavors in each dish. We like that the menu is small and focused. Now each dish needs some focus. Would go back, but probably order a salad this time.
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The Colonel's ClubPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Baton Rouge
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4.5
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DonnaVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had friends in from out of town for holiday lunch. Were able to arrange with chef to serve the turtle soup and duck & boursin crepes which we paired with the crabcakes to have our own Petite Réveillon lunch! Thank you, chef! A gorgeous holiday celebration!!!
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ElizaPrice: Moderate• Creole• Baton Rouge
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4.9
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Greg
New Orleans / Louisiana •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was great! Roxanne took excellent care of us.
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Luna CocinaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Baton Rouge
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4.1
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LegioVIP
Houston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Dec 2024
Great place, the best Margaritas and Food 5 stars.
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Superior Grill BR MidCityPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Baton Rouge
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4.8

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33 restaurants available nearby

1. The Colonel's Club

2. Eliza

3. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Baton Rouge

4. Luna Cocina

5. Superior Grill BR MidCity

6. Mansurs On the Boulevard

7. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Baton Rouge

8. Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine

9. Bistro Byronz Willow Grove

10. Ichiban Sushi Bar & Grill

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