Cecelia Creole Bistro - Baton Rouge

Disclaimer: This restaurant is not for you if you have a shellfish allergy; the menu will be very limited due to everything being fried in the same oil.We were walking downtown in BR and stumbled upon this cute little restaurant. Reservations are encouraged, but we were able to be seated right away. Excellent service and ambiance. Deducted stars because the kitchen couldn't prepare the chicken we wanted separately to accommodate a shellfish allergy, and we wanted to try some other things. The cornbread appetizer and filet we had was mid.

Simply amazing, don’t really know where to park but we always park in this empty lot on the side of this restaurant. No one has said anything yet. Just a little spot down town Baton Rouge and is a must! We just moved here and probably have tried fifty different gumbos and this one is by far the best! Bar drinks were solid, the Caribbean j chicken with red beans and rice were second to none! The service is always top par! I could go on for days! It’s a must if you live here or just traveling through.

This place is a really good reason to come downtown and eat. I had the Jerk Fried Chicken entree my husband had the Redfish Cecelia. Both were DELICIOUS. We shared the Pork Belly Andouille Egg Rolls appetizer and we highly recommend. Service was attentive but not overly so. Will definitely return!Food: 5/5

The food was good and it was a nice vibe. Be mindful, once you order something, you won't be able to change your order if they have begin to prepare it, even if your order hasn't left the kitchen yet.Food: 4/5

One of the best meals I've ever had. Was so good that I went back multiple times in the same week. The j chicken is simply amazing. Great atmosphere and excellent service.