Cecelia Creole Bistro

I've never been more disappointed with a restaurant than this one. I'd heard nothing but good things about Cecelia from friends, reviews, and 225 magazine, however first impressions are everything with me. I stopped in on a Tuesday evening around 7pm, the restaurant was busy but not slammed. The atmosphere is nice, sort of a romantic feel to the decor and lighting. I ordered the gumbo which had a good amount of ingredients, but came to the table at room temperature. The flavor was just ok, not bad, but absolutely nothing special. Followed the gumbo with etoufee and same thing, good amount of ingredients, but came to the table at room temperature. Also just ok. The one highlight of the menu was the skillet cornbread with cane syrup, excellent taste and presentation at you guessed it room te

My last meal in Baton Rouge was at Cecelia's Creole Bistro. I wanted to get a taste of some authentic dishes and it was a spot I would revisit. I ordered the cornbread skillet, I loved the cinnamon butter but skipped the syrup because I thought it would be too sweet for me. The cornbread was not over sweetened and I only wish it has some whole. corn kernels in it as well. I ordered both the Gumbo and a special seafood chowder. The Gumbo didn't catch my taste buds as much as the special did. My main course had a lot to offer in one dish including blackened reddish which had a nice texture and flavor, collard Greens and crayfish etouffee as a topper. Overall I was pleased with the dish but think they could have added less etoufee and it would have been fine. Completely full, I passed on dess

First time visiting from OH. First off, reservations are recommended. The food was delicious & tasty and traditional. The cocktails were well balanced and delicious. The service was good. This isn't the most amazing cajun tasting restaurant but good.

An adorable small restaurant in the heart of downtown. We came in on a whim and didn’t have a reservation, but the very friendly staff were able to get us a table with no wait. The inside is adorable, romantic and quaint. Everything we ordered was excellent! The cornbread appetizer was a 10/10, the gumbo was unique and genuinely some of the best I’ve ever had, the Mahi Mahi special was perfectly cooked and paired with perfect sides, and the Cajun fish was incredible. This is our new go-to restaurant when we’re in town!

Cecelia Creole Bistro 421 N 3rd St Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 IG: Tonylameats Restaurant Week at Cecilia Creole Bistro did NOT disappoint! Everything was flawless! From the creamy crab & brie soup and deviled eggs with tasso jam to crispy duck rangoon, tender smoked beef cheeks (my personal favorite), and that mahi mahi étouffée-style risotto! And don’t sleep on dessert; every bite was a win! #TonyLaMeats #RestaurantWeekBR #BatonRougeEats #FoodieFinds #CreoleCuisine