Refined bistro featuring French-inspired Louisiana cuisine, an outdoor patio & a full bar.
Donovan M
A very charming restaurant with a mix of French table fair and fine dining. The waitstaff was impeccably dressed and the service was excellent. Very professional dining for Baton Rouge. I had the shrimp and grits and it was some of the best I’ve ever had. We went for a birthday, the birthdayee got a complimentary dessert and coffee. All of the meals look absolutely fabulous and we had several compliments on the meals around the table. They had some interesting dishes that are unusual for Baton Rouge but followed the French tradition well.Very nice, very recommended and I will definitely go back.
… moreBeyondDisBelief
The service was excellent. Our waiter was wonderful. He had outstanding customer service, and was knowledgeable about what they served. The food was cold. We ordered the Duck. It tasted great, though it did suffer from the seasoning issue that most restaurants suffer from. Chefs, salt is your friend. Use it! All in all, the food tasted good, but you definitely won’t be eating here often because the prices aren’t exactly low. So, to recap:
Price – relatively expensive, especially for portion size.
Food – tasted great but was cold. Just my experience. Could also be seasoned a little more.
Service – excellent, the chef came out and apologized about the food being cold.
… moreChad Partridge
We had a gift card so it basically cost me nothing to go here. Everything seemed pretty good except the food. We were very surprised at how low the quality has gotten here. It’s not that the food is bad, it just isn’t great. If your charging premium prices, people tend to expect a high grade of food being sent out on the plate.
Think about it… My wife and I have a gift card with these guys. So we ate and tipped for free and we still walked out disappointed. If I had to have paid the $114 it cost I would be a bit miffed at the food.
We still have more money on out gift card, but we are saving it for a trip to NOLA. We will not be back to their bistro.
Btw the alcoholic drinks and service were pretty good so they have that going for them.
… moreMark West
Galatoires is a really terrific restaurant. I understand they recently changed their menu and I hope it still as good as it was because the food was of exceptional quality. It’s a little noisy in the restaurant but that contributes to the lively atmosphere. This is one of the top restaurants in Baton Rouge.
… moreCornell Tramontana
My wife and I have been going to Galatoire’s Bistro for quite a while. Almost all of the dishes have been delicious, with (literally) few that have missed the mark. Friday night was part of Restaurant Week. We ordered from the fixed price, three course menu. Overall, I’m glad we went. The wait staff was attentive. The first and second courses that I chose [the Spinach and Shrimp Flatbread and the Gulf Fish (Red Fish in this case) en Papillote, respectively] were to die for. The third course (Basil Chocolate Mousse, which was actually a bread product with what appeared to be chocolate syrup) was, IMO, only so so. I would enthusiastically order the first two courses again. I’ve made a mental note not to even think of ordering the Basil Chocolate, ahem, Mousse again. With few (and far between) exceptions, the food at Galatoire’s Bistro have been delicious.
… moreRob Mayeux
Without a doubt the LOUDEST restaurant I’ve ever been in. Acoustics are horrible. If you’re looking to have an intimate lunch or dinner, go somewhere else. The food was so, so. Portion size is okay and the quality was good, but all of that was overridden by the fact that the noise doesn’t lend itself to conversation without raising your voice. There are many other places to go to enjoy an intimate meal. I will not eat there again. If you do, I’d advise you to bring ear plugs!
… moreBud Barrow
Had a very enjoyable time. The food was very good, but the portion s (catch of the day/ crabmeat) were smaller than my last visit. Bread pudding was also good, but not truly great. A very nice atmosphere and excellent service.
… moreMark Tucker
Very pedestrian food and wait staff. Expected a LOT more from a restaurant that carries the Galatoire name. I sat at a able for four and we all ordered a different main course for variety. The food has a cafeteria feel about it, even the plating of the food was basic and sparse. Altogether it was a very overpriced and disappointing evening. I could not recommend it to my friends at half the price.
… moreQUEST 4FOOD
Being a native to Baton Rouge I love that we have a piece of New Orleans right here on Perkins. a great place to end the evening with a couple of cocktails on the patio when the weather permits. A bit pricey but you pay for the experience. My go to for special events calling for dinner.
… moreGeorge Zemanek
The crabmeat maison, grilled salmon, and elderberry trifle were wonderful. The asparagus and caramel custard were adequate. The hostess was this extremely hot chick in a cute dress and the waiter was very attentive. I totally recommend this place if you’re wanting to go on a romantic date.
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