Cecelia Creole Bistro

4.9

376 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creole

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The only place to get true Creole food is in Louisiana, or at least in someone from Louisiana’s kitchen. Come reste un peu (stay awhile) to downtown Baton Rouge and visit Chef Mark Reilly's Creole kitchen.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(225) 615-7833

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Creole, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cajun
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(225) 615-7833
Website
https://www.ceceliabr.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mark Reilly
Catering
Visit our website for our catering & buffet menus! We do drop-offs in the Downtown area, as well.
Private party facilities
In search of a fresh, elegant venue for your next special occasion? The Loft at Cecelia Creole Bistro hosts up to 500 people and is perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and more! Contact our General Manager & Events Coordinator, Sara Dixon, for more information today: (225) 615-7833 or send her an email: sara@ceceliabr.com

Location
421 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Neighborhood
Baton Rouge
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Skillet Cornbread
maple bourbon glaze & cinnamon whipped butter
- Half$7.00
- Whole$12.00
Sweet & Spicy Alligator$13.00
fried alligator tossed in housemade chili aioli
Pork Belly & Andouille Egg Rolls$12.00
with housemade chili aioli & citrus soy sauce
Parisian Gnocchi$12.00
louisiana crawfish tails in a tasso cream sauce finished with parmesan cheese
Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00
over housemade pimento cheese & toast points topped with double-smoked bacon lardon in a pepper jelly glaze
Boudin Balls$9.00
three housemade boudin balls over red remoulade sauce
Garlic Fries$12.00
topped with shaved parmesan cheese & side of roasted garlic aioli

Soups

Cecelia Gumbo
hen & andouille
- Cup$8.00
- Bowl$14.00
Soup du Jour
- Cup$8.00
- Bowl$14.00

Salads

side $6; full $10; add chicken $7; add five shrimp $10

Sensation
mixed greens with housemade sensation dressing, parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes & red onions
Wedge
iceberg lettuce with housemade blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, bacon lardon & cherry tomatoes
Cecelia House
mixed greens with housemade pepper jelly vinaigrette, blue cheese crumbles, pickled onions, spiced-candied pecans & cherry tomatoes

Entrées

add three BBQ jumbo shrimp $7

Crawfish Étouffée$17.00
topped with Louisiana rice served with a pistolette
Shrimp & Grits$18.00
NOLA style BBQ butter shrimp over corn grits served with a pistolette
Jerk-Fried Chicken$19.00
boneless fried chicken breast tossed in our housemade jerk sauce over red beans & Louisiana rice with sausage
12 Oz. Pork Porterhouse$25.00
Over yukon gold mash & sautéed broccolini topped with bacon, mushroom & onion demi glace. Gluten-free without topping
Cajun Grouper$28.00
blackened over corn maque choux & red pepper coulis topped with Crystal crawfish tails
Seafood Pasta$29.00
linguini tossed in a spicy tasso cream with sautéed lump crabmeat, shrimp & crawfish
Redfish Cecelia$28.00
Choice of: fried, grilled or blackened redfish over corn grits & braised collard greens topped with crawfish étouffée. Gluten-free without topping
6 Oz. Filet
Over yukon gold mash & sautéed haricot verts topped with tasso marchand de vin sauce. Gluten-free without topping
- MTK Price

Sides

Pistolettes$3.00
Yukon Gold Mash$6.00
Corn Grits$6.00
Sautéed Haricot Verts$6.00
Braised Collard Greens$6.00
Sautéed Broccolini$6.00
Corn Maque Choux$6.00
Red Beans & Louisiana Rice$8.00

What 376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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LoveFood
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went there for Baton Rouge’s restaurant week. Would go again.
CS
ChadS
Austin
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Overall great little spot in downtown Baton Rouge. Recommend Alligator and Bread Pudding.
MB
MindyB
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visited during Restaurant Week. Everything was wonderful!
AB
AndyBR
New Orleans
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
This was our 1st time here. Everything was great. Service was prompt and correct. Atmosphere was quaint and stylish. Food was very good. Cost was very reasonable. Alligator appetizer and cornbread skillet were great. The Cecilia blackened redfish entree was very tasty but had a bit too much blackening seasoning. The Shrimp and Grits entree was awesome. A must do again evening!!!
JW
JeromeW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
A very small but quaint atmosphere. The food was outstanding and the price was very reasonable. The music playing in the background was a little louder than most restaurants, but that would be my only complaint. Would highly recommend to everyone!
CC
CareyC
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Nice dinner out
DC
DougC
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food... seasoning was perfect!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious! The ambiance was cozy.
K
Katherine
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Overall, it was wonderful. You must get the creme brûlée - it was fantastic. Our soup was Luke warm when it came out, but other than that, I have no complaints. I highly recommend the Brussel sprouts and redfish Cecelia. We were very pleased with the service. This would be a great place for a date, and I plan on coming back!
E
Ethan
Baton Rouge
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Outstanding, quality food & 5-star service (as always!)
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food3service3ambience4
Pretty nice. Good food. Friendly staff
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience with delicious food! Service was top-notch. We will definitely be back!
CR
ChadR
Baton Rouge
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
We were seated immediately once we arrived at our reservation time. The food choices were limited but that was fine as every dish we chose was delicious. My guess is they change the menu up every couple of months. We will be back. Brussels sprouts app - A Shrimp n grits entree - B Mahi mahi special - A
TP
TroyP
New Orleans
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service Miam was awesome
TA
TomA
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice lunch crowd, great vibe and super food and service.
JK
JenniferK
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our holiday lunch tremendously! We will go back!
T
Thomas
Baton Rouge
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and craft cocktails, reasonably priced… I will absolutely return and recommend.
TM
TimothyM
New Orleans
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cecelia is invariably excellent. I’ve now eaten here at least a half dozen times, and have only had wonderful experiences. The food is some of the best I’ve had anywhere in the world. Cocktails and wine are great, and the service is always friendly, attentive and accommodating. We are blessed to have this restaurant downtown.
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Patw
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful ambience, great waitstaff, good food!
WP
WayneP
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and great service every time we go.
B
Brodboys
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I would rank our meal at Cecelia Creole as one of my top 5 meals…ever! Every bite was outstanding!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!
LC
LindaC
New Orleans
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful. Everything was just right.
JO
JimO
Baton Rouge
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Redfish Cecelia and Grouper were amazing.
K
Kirsten
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
10 out of 10 would recommend food was hot and service was outstanding
SD
StevenD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing. Very good service and the atmosphere was very nice. Enjoyed the whole experience. Will be back!!
DH
DonnaH
Baton Rouge
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dan is exceptional. Best waiter/server we've had in a while. The shrimp pasta is delicious and so is the wedge salad. We make sure we come at least once a week.
DH
DonnaH
Baton Rouge
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dan is excellent. Food is excellent. Ambience is great. We can't complain about anything.
H
Hudjul
Austin
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic experience! Superb service, delicious food, would go there again anytime
DH
DonnaH
Baton Rouge
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was fantastic. Service was great. Food was delicious.
RG
RobinG
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was awesome!! The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. If I had any complaints it would be that they leave the door open, which is completely understandable, and sometimes the noise from outside, loud music and cars, gets a little annoying. Other than that, 5 stars for sure.
JW
JustinW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Milan was server/waitress she was very professional and polite.
SB
SandraB
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful dinner there on “date night.” The food was exceptional, the service was great, and the location was good, too. We’ll definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mississippi
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined with friends and had a very nice meal. It was their first visit and they enjoyed themselves. We shared the cornbread and egg rolls with our cocktails. The special as well as the entree choices made for difficult decisions. Everything was excellent. Our server was exceptional; friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable of the menu. Thanks for a delicious meal and fun evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you are in town, make it a point to eat at this place. Not only is the food sublime, the drinks refreshing but the service is delightful. My daughter and I had the most amazing meal and look forward to returning the next time we are in Baton Rouge.
m
mgp1981
New Orleans
387 reviews
vip
5.0
387 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Emily, our waitress was amazing. I also loved the portion size and variety. The special sounded delicious. I highly recommend the gnocchi as it was light and airy. I wish I had room for dessert.
TM
TMoore
New Orleans
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food at Cecelia Creole Bistro was delicious! The service was great and the food came out piping hot (as it should). It is a little tucked away on 3rd Street downtown Baton Rouge so on your next visit - stop in, or make a reservation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful! Amazing food and ambiance!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!
MG
MichaelG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've lived in Baton Rouge all my life and this was one of the best meals I've ever had in this city. Everything about Cecelia was great. We can't wait to go back.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Cecelia Creole Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (225) 615-7833.

Cecelia Creole Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 376 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(225) 615-7833

421 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Additional information

Neighborhood
Baton Rouge
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Creole, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cajun
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Reilly
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ceceliabr.com/
Phone number
(225) 615-7833
Catering
Visit our website for our catering & buffet menus! We do drop-offs in the Downtown area, as well.
Private party facilities
In search of a fresh, elegant venue for your next special occasion? The Loft at Cecelia Creole Bistro hosts up to 500 people and is perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and more! Contact our General Manager & Events Coordinator, Sara Dixon, for more information today: (225) 615-7833 or send her an email: sara@ceceliabr.com

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Cecelia Creole Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

The Best Restaurants in Baton Rouge

Shrimp & Grits

Skillet Cornbread

Cajun Grouper

Appetizers

Skillet Cornbread

Sweet & Spicy Alligator$13.00

Pork Belly & Andouille Egg Rolls$12.00

Parisian Gnocchi$12.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00

Boudin Balls$9.00

Garlic Fries$12.00

Soups

Cecelia Gumbo

Soup du Jour

Salads

Sensation

Wedge

Cecelia House

Entrées

Crawfish Étouffée$17.00

Shrimp & Grits$18.00

Jerk-Fried Chicken$19.00

12 Oz. Pork Porterhouse$25.00

Cajun Grouper$28.00

Seafood Pasta$29.00

Redfish Cecelia$28.00

6 Oz. Filet

Sides

Pistolettes$3.00

Yukon Gold Mash$6.00

Corn Grits$6.00

Sautéed Haricot Verts$6.00

Braised Collard Greens$6.00

Sautéed Broccolini$6.00

Corn Maque Choux$6.00

Red Beans & Louisiana Rice$8.00

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Does Cecelia Creole Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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