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Interior - The Carriage House, Darrow, LA

The Carriage House

4.9 (1507)
$31 to $50
Creole
40136 Hwy 942, Darrow, LA 70725

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The Carriage House

4.9
$31 to $50
Creole
Baton Rouge

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2 people
9:30 PM

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
If OpenTable Says No availability please give us a call at 225-473-9380. On Mother's Day, Easter Day and Thanksgiving Day we have our Annual Buffets. Carriage House and Dixie Cafe are not an available option for lunch on these days!

Lunch/Dinner. Reservations are recommended!

The Carriage House Restaurant at Houmas House and Gardens offers a more casual dining experience in one of the most beautiful Dining Rooms in America. Whether dining at our 40 foot long grand dining room table, or an intimate table for two, our style is Comfortable and Southern. Our menu is a collection of Classic Southern Dishes, with twists to make them our very own.

Please note we charge a $6-per-person cake service fee for cakes or other desserts brought into the restaurants.

Effective immediately, parties of 16+ dining with us after 4:00 PM will have a $45 minimum per person, including tax and gratuity. This policy applies to dinner service only. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole, French American, Contemporary Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeremy Langlois
  • Neighborhood
    Baton Rouge
  • Cross street
    Hwy 44
  • Parking details
    Our parking lot has a capacity for 250 cars. Parking is free
  • Entertainment
    Classical Jazz music sets the background for this elegant casual dining experience. We suggest visiting the Turtle Bar before dinner and taking a tour of the Mansion prior to dinner. Guided tours last one hour, and begin on the hour. Ticket price for tour is $24 per person, and cocktails are allowed to be taken on the tour, so visit the Turtle Bar and take a drink along.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Carriage House.

4.9

4.9
(1507)
  • 5.0Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 5.0Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Overall

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Food

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Ambiance

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Value

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Kid-friendly

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Healthy

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Great for scenic views

  • Baton Rouge

    Best Overall

  • Baton Rouge

    Best Food

  • Baton Rouge

    Best Service

  • Baton Rouge

    Best Ambiance

  • Baton Rouge

    Best Value

  • Baton Rouge

    Kid-friendly

  • Baton Rouge

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Carriage House offers a "gorgeous property" with a "spectacular ambiance," perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "delicious food," especially the redfish and short ribs, and "excellent service." Enjoy drinks at the Turtle Bar before dining, and don't miss the "beautiful gardens" leading to this memorable dining experience.
1,507 Reviews
  1. Andrea

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We fully enjoyed our visit to the Carriage House. Food was delicious and service was outstanding. We will be back again and again.

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  2. Angela

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Highly recommend for a date night.

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  3. Kirk

    San Antonio7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The property is so gorgeous, just the walk from the front door to the restaurant is a treat in itself! Allow enough time for a drink before dinner at the Turtle Bar and soak up the history, ambiance and banter with a few friendly guests before having a meal you won't forget. Our server Hunter was sweet and attentive and called for a golf cart to take us back to the front when he noticed the walk might have been tough for my parents. Will return again and again!

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  4. Julie

    Frankfurt1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurant in Louisiana. The food is delicious, the ambiance is perfect, and the staff is amazing! Definitely a place to go.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Pleasant atmosphereMy grandson said the chicken tenders were an “11 on a scale of 1-10.” My shrimp po boy was delicious.

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  6. Rebecca

    New Orleans6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious red fish, Houmas House salad and creme brulee! Excellent care and service.

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  7. Renee Gold

    Baton Rouge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a great time there. Specials were excellent!

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  8. Neil

    Baton Rouge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday lunch for my daughter and daughters in law. Great place for special occasions!

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  9. Terry

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A gem of a restaurant. The food is always delicious and the service is impeccable. Definitely recommend this restaurant especially for a special occasion.

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  10. Larie

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gift shop staff where you enter were friendly and helpful, amicably providing a golf cart to the Carriage House, making sure I loaded and unloaded safely (I am handicapped). Our waitress, Lauren was efficient and checked on us often. The food was excellent and of course the ambiance is spectacular. Can’t wait to go again.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole, French American, Contemporary Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeremy Langlois
  • Neighborhood
    Baton Rouge
  • Cross street
    Hwy 44
  • Parking details
    Our parking lot has a capacity for 250 cars. Parking is free
  • Entertainment
    Classical Jazz music sets the background for this elegant casual dining experience. We suggest visiting the Turtle Bar before dinner and taking a tour of the Mansion prior to dinner. Guided tours last one hour, and begin on the hour. Ticket price for tour is $24 per person, and cocktails are allowed to be taken on the tour, so visit the Turtle Bar and take a drink along.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished but relaxed attire rather than formal evening wear.

Aim for lunch, weekday or Sunday midday, for a relaxed, leisurely visit at The Carriage House; several guests praise its leisurely lunch service and some note it can be quiet around the 11:00–12:00 hour.

Yes, reservations are recommended and the restaurant asks that you call if OpenTable shows no availability; they also note a $6-per-person cake service fee and a $45 per-person minimum for parties of 16+ dining after 4:00 PM.

Yes, The Carriage House is frequently chosen for romantic evenings, with an opulent dining room, intimate tables for two, and multiple guests recommending it for a quiet date night.

Sunday is a lovely choice, guests specifically praise Sunday lunch/brunch at The Carriage House for its standout soups and shrimp-and-grits.

The Carriage House feels like dining in a historic, ornate plantation room, a grand 40-foot dining table, period furnishings, and lovely views of the Houmas House gardens create an elegant, peaceful setting.

Yes, families regularly dine at The Carriage House: guests report family brunches, multi-generation dinners, and grandchildren enjoying the gardens and meal offerings.

Private dining isn't part of the offering at The Carriage House, the focus is the open, grand dining room with its 40‑foot long communal table and intimate tables for two.

Portions at The Carriage House tend to be generous, several guests report large plates and leaving with leftovers to take home.

The Carriage House centers on a grand main dining room (including a 40-foot communal table) with smaller side rooms and a cozy study, plus the adjacent Turtle Bar for cocktails.

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The Carriage House

4.9
$31 to $50
Creole
Baton Rouge

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
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