Eliza Restaurant

We sat outdoors for our business lunch under perfect weather. Food and service were excellent! My coworker had to change our reservation multiple times due to some unexpected changes and the hostess was very understanding and accommodating. One of my favorite places in Baton Rouge and a must return. I had the fried seafood dish, by far the best fried seafood batch I have had anywhere in a long time! Fried oysters was done perfectly. The light batter was just the perfect amount with enough crunch and flavor. Will definitely return when I am back in Baton Rouge!

alright, let's start with the vibe of this place! great mood lighting, beautiful art, and a great ambiance. we had the shrimp and watermelon salad, gumbo ya ya, chicken paillard, eliza crab cakes, and crème brûlée. Personally i didn't love the flavor of the gumbo broth, but i haven't had gumbo many times prior. The salad was beautiful but had too much arugula and not enough dressing, walnuts, watermelon, and feta. the eliza crab cakes were phenomenal. the crème brûlée was stunning but sadly not thick enough. service was great and our waitress was wonderful! i really enjoyed the basil cucumber mule mocktail, it was refreshing and light.

Dinner at Eliza in Baton Rouge felt like stepping into a quietly elegant celebration of Southern hospitality—warm, thoughtful, and deeply delicious from start to finish. We began with drinks that set the tone beautifully: a Watermelon Gimlet—fresh, fragrant, and perfectly balanced—and a crisp, subtly spiced Basil Cucumber Mule Mocktail in a copper mug. Later in the evening, a smooth Espresso Martini brought just the right note of indulgence. The Soft Shell Crab Gnocchi was a standout—perfectly crisp and golden, served over pillowy gnocchi with Lake Pontchartrain blue crab, brightened by pesto cream and sauce vierge. The Chicken Paillard was equally lovely: tender, pan-sautéed chicken with crispy potatoes, Creole mustard sauce, and a peppery arugula salad that brought everything into balance. Dessert was a perfect finale: a light, tangy Lemon Ice Box Pie with a buttery graham cracker crust and just a touch of hazelnut syrup—simple and satisfying. The setting itself is a study in understated charm—refined but never fussy. Polished wood tables, bentwood chairs, and candlelight create a soft, intimate glow, while the walls are anchored by a striking print from John James Audubon’s Birds of America—specifically, Plate 217: Louisiana Heron. This exquisite illustration—delicate in form and poised in presence—is more than décor; it echoes the restaurant’s spirit: graceful, locally rooted, and quietly elevated. And while the food and ambiance were exceptional, it was Amya’s warm, gracious service that truly made the experience memorable. She was intuitive and kind, attentive without ever interrupting the rhythm of the evening—a rare and welcome gift. Eliza is the kind of place that understands what makes a meal linger in your memory: not just what’s on the plate, but how it’s served, where it’s enjoyed, and the thoughtful touch behind it all. We can’t wait to return.

The crab dip appetizer was incredible and the entrees we got were good, but the gumbo was not good. The service was great, as was the atmosphere. Would recommend coming here and I will likely come back, but I wish the food was more consistently great throughout the menu.

Eliza was fantastic. The dishes are appropriately balanced, and the flavors are both Cajun and New American. We got the crawfish crepe, paneed fish and crab cakes (and dessert). Service was exceptional - Madison helped us pick dishes that were both heavy and light, seasonal and frequent favorites. As a traveler only in town for a night, it was exactly what I needed. $180 after tax and gratuity for 2 people.

We made a reservation and got seated as soon as we checked in. Service was good but food took a while to come out. It was a little disappointing that there was no bread or anything to snack on before receiving our appetizers. The place is small and feels cramped, with maybe 8 tables in total and medium-low lights. We first ordered a small cup of the soup of the day to share in case we didn’t like it. The soup was lackluster, we added salt but it was still missing something. However, our entrees were great. I had chicken paillard and my boyfriend had the pork chop. My dish had the perfect balance of flavors and was exquisite. I’ve never had the dish before and it tasted light, fresh, unique and healthy, but still very filling. My boyfriend’s pork chop was thick, juicy, and full of flavor. It was served with grits and some vegetables on the side. Overall, the entrees are a winner and we’d visit again just for that.

What a diamond in the rough. Charming, quaint, adorable outdoors patio area, and a crisp, clean, chic interior. I was genuinely surprised by the elevated Louisiana Cuisine presented here. I was impressed with their commitment to support local Louisiana businesses and even shout then out on the menu as their local sources. The waitress was polite and exceedingly knowledgeable about the menu. She also told us about a Mardi Gras themed cocktail available. Though I don't drink, it sounded like something that would be enjoyable to others. She also told us about the soup and dish of the day, both of which sounded phenomenal, but I had already made up my mind. The catfish was actually catfish (which, as you may know some businesses use tilapia or other cheap fish instead). It had one of the best shells I have tried. I had mine with lemon wedges and some stone ground horse radish infused mustard which somehow improved on what I already believed to be perfection. The gumbo only gets 4 stars from me. It was flavorful, and the popcorn rice was a nice addition, but I felt the ratio of rice to gumbo was a bit much and that I didn't really get much chicken or sausage.

Lovely atmosphere. Somer was a great waitress. Food is bland. I ordered crab 🦀 cakes, and they were okay. There were multiple fine pieces of shell inside the crab cakes.

Favorite restaurant in BR. Love the grilled fish and crab cakes. Love the old fashioned drinks!

The food wasn't bad but for the price I expected much better. I had the fried seafood sampler platter. It was anything special and had the same quality as a fast food place. Unfortunately, at a premium price.

Food was delicious, very fresh and well prepared. Flavors and textures popped in my mouth. Service excellent and friendly. Very quick. Nice cozy intimate atmosphere. Wish it was a lil cheaper but feel it was worth it. Also would have been nice to have some complementary bread.

Updated review: we came back 5 years later and WOW. Eliza procures their ingredients locally, and it truly shows. This is THE date spot in Baton Rouge, and I can't believe I've been sleeping on them for years. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and the ambiance is great for both. The staff here is so attentive and friendly. Summer was amazing and deserves a raise. Let's talk food: The eggplant appetizer was so refreshing and flavorful!! That pesto will be in my dreams tonight. The watermelon gimlet is a new favorite. Great balance of flavors! The gumbo ya ya was a delight. Great roux color, and I will stan any restaurant that gives me popcorn rice. Good rice to juice ratio. Can't wait to come back in the winter to get my cozy gumbo vibes.

I absolutely recommend Eliza's. The dining area is not very big so make reservations. There's outside seating as well. The parking lot was large but there weren't many parking spots available close to the restaurant. On with it. Let's say our experience was a very good one. Host and server was very informative and professional. Hubby says he would describe the food as delicious and elevated. We had the Blue Crab Dip, Pork Chop, Rabbit Ragu and Carrot Cake. All of it was very very good. Temperature, flavor and presentation was on point. Rabbit Ragu taste like there was lemongrass in it. If it did or it didn't, it was delectable. The vegetable of the day was butter bean's and that was good too. I do want to return to try the other items on the menu.

Server was amazing. Food was way over priced and...yeah. We got the seafood platter at 35. The oysters tasted off. The catfish had NO flavor. There was no seasoning on the fish or the breading. The fried shrimp was the same. Wouldn't go back. It's not hard to at least add salt.

Service good-our server made suggestions and attended to our concerns. To be a pricey restaurant it is situated in like a strip mall ( outdoor seating available-but looks like a mom and pop type indoors. Margarita is good but tiny for $14 dollars. Lemon Icebox pie frozen. Filet was ordered medium but came out well dine and charred ( server got us another one). Crispy potatoes tasty. Rabbit pasta was good-tomato taste. Crab cakes were decent topping gave them flavor-grits typical. Nice server gave us the option to substitute . Probably won't return next visit-server was the best part of the visit.

I can't rave enough about Eliza. The restaurant accepted our last minute reservation and we arrived to find our table ready. Our server was fantastic. She knew the menu intimately and was able to advise us about dishes that were safe for our dietary needs. Eliza's chef was able to make our dishes gluten free, prepared in a dedicated fryer. We enjoyed the fried green tomatoes and I'm telling you, they were the best I've ever had! Each dish was delicious and beautifully presented. Highly recommended for service, ambiance and tasty, authentic southern cuisine.

Great food; sat at the bar and the bartender was super helpful with food and drink recommendations.

I went here for a Galentine day brunch and it was 10/10! The service was absolutely amazing I never once had to ask my waitress for a drink refill because she was on it. The food is VERY reasonably priced I had a meal and a dessert for $25. Everything tasted phenomenal and you can tell they take their time with their food. The inside is small but it's very cute, I will definitely be back!

I visited for lunch and was disappointed in the menu options. I didn't see any of the items that reviewers posted. The waitress informed me that they had changed their menu in October. Unfortunately none of the new items appealed to me. I ended up getting the skillet cornbread which was VERY dry!! ( please go to Cecelia Creole Bistro for theirs) The butter that came with it was good but didn't help with the dryness. The fried fish appetizer was good. Make sure you look at the new menu before going.

I went for the fried chicken on the LUNCH MENU but they no longer a lunch menu nor the fried chicken. I added a photo of the only menu they have now. I gave 4 stars because I had to wait for someone to greet me and seat me in a almost empty restaurant and because they also don't have sweet tea which is a staple in the south, also not offering a lunch menu or lunch special. I ordered a fruit punch to drink and the appetizer Shrimp Remoulade over fried green tomatoes. 3 thin slices of fried green tomatoes and each topped with a grilled shrimp then all is topped with micro greens and Remoulade sauce, $13 for 3.

Stopped in for a last minute lunch. One of us has a gluten allergy. They have corn based batter gluten free fried seafood! Not a shared fryer either! It was cooked to perfection but could have used a bit more seasoning for our tastes. Ate it too quickly to take a pic. Staff was very knowledgeable of gluten free options which is always appreciated when people take it seriously.

Celebrated graduation dinner with the family and had an amazing experience! I am gluten free and I had the crab cakes. Plenty of options for dietary restrictions. The server treated me to a free dessert to celebrate. Fast service and friendly staff!

Eliza had some great food, and the staff was so kind & attentive! I really enjoyed the class of Chardonnay I got, along with the Cheese Plate! I was disappointed, however, that they first served us the Cheese Plate without pecans or raisins. When we addressed this with our server, she came over with a dish of pecans but informed us they were out of raisins. I wish we would've been informed before-hand that they were out of raisins before we were just given the dish without them. Additionally, the Grilled Gulf Fish with the spinach & mushroom risotto was delicious! I really loved the fish and the risotto. It did take us about 45 minutes to get our entrees though--We had a reservation for 6:30, and didn't end up leaving until after 9:00pm. I really liked the food and service, there were just a few mishaps while I was there. I want to come back soon for brunch!

Food is amazing, especially because it's all locally sourced! Service is great too! We sat outside, with some good jazz music over the speakers. It was overall a fun and yummy experience!

Dined at Eliza with my family to celebrate my birthday. Besides not being sat inside after calling ahead and being told they would have a table, everything was great! The service was prompt and accurate and the fried seafood platter was amazing! The flourless chocolate cake was fantastic as well. I will return.

YES, YES, AND YES! I drove an hour from New Orleans to get here and it was 10000% worth it. Eliza is such a beautiful restaurant with great natural lighting, a relaxing vibe, delicious drinks, and fabulous food. We got the Grilled Gulf Fish (served with spinach and mushroom risotto, castelines olive oil, and fleur de sel) and Fried Chicken Sandwich (served with mornay sauce, coleslaw, and hand cut fries). The gulf fish the day we went was swordfish, which is one of my favorites. I absolutely LOVED this dish. The chicken sandwich was also delicious and such a generous size! There is no doubt that I'll be back here.

Beautiful spot with amazing food! All fried items are friend in cornmeal making it a safe bet for someone for needs to stay gluten free and avoid cross contamination! Our favorite items are the fried green tomatoes (served with shrimp, boiled egg, and rémoulade sauce!) and the catfish! Their fries are crispy and fresh, which makes my rating go up, fries are a must have with just about every meal.

Very good food, drinks, and menu. One of the few places in town that knows how to make a proper Old Fashioned

Place was not very appealing. Everything was overpriced and came in low portions. Food was not good whatsoever. Would not recommend for kids.

Although pricey, I love eliza so much. It's one of my top restaurants in Baton Rouge! Their menus change so everytime I come it's never the same things, but the quality is always over the moon. The waitresses are always so nice and well informed on the menu whenever I may be lost! Top of my list for sure.

Wow. How am I just finding Eliza?! Husband and I went here for his birthday lunch a couple days ago and were both impressed with the ambience, service, and food. Mandatory masks in East Baton Rouge Parish currently (thanks to COVID), so we complied as did all the workers. Quite the rainy day outside, but still all the tables (every other table per social distancing) were full while we dined. No wait though as their service was quite efficient. The menu options are one of a kind. They use local farmers for produce, and handmade sauces, pestos, etc. Prices reflect this, but still, worth every penny. We started with cocktails. Watermelon Basil Mohito on rocks for me; Lagavulin scotch neat for the hubs. For appetizer, we devoured the amazing Grilled Eggplant Napoleon. The homemade pecan pesto was scrumptious! I would have licked my plate clean had I not been judged by onlookers. Then for entree we shared the fried catfish over crawfish étouffée, and it was amazing. Truly, everything couldn't have been more perfect. Long story short, I ugh my recommend Eliza and cannot wait to return and try more delicious menu options.

Eliza has been on my list to visit for some time now, and I am happy that I finally made the trip for brunch. One of the big things that I always hear about Eliza is that they have delicious gluten free items. I recently discovered a sensitivity to gluten and have found many items on other menus to be sparse and less than satisfying. Not at Eliza - many of their items are GF. I recommend a reservation because the setting is intimate. We were seated promptly with our reservation and greeted by a very friendly server who let us know she is in training - she did a fantastic job, so I know she will do very well when she moves up. The brunch menu has some excellent dishes while not overwhelming you. I ordered a $5 mimosa that was the perfect ration of champagne to OG (as in, light on the OJ). Their gumbo is delicious, probably one of the best in town, so I ordered a cup and it came out quickly. Here's what I mean when I say delicious GF items - I ordered crab cakes and eggs, and they were on point. The eggs were perfectly pocded with a delicious hollandaise sauce. The crab cakes were nothing but delicious crab meat lightly battered. Usually crab cakes are mushy and nothing but breaded stuff on the inside, but these were just nothing but crab. The corn maque choux had a smoked flavor and complimented the dish quiet well. I know even my friend's Cajun grandmother would have scooped right up. I started to leave some of the dish to take home, but hey, it's best fresh, so i indulged and had the second cake and egg. Not at all sorry I did. I still can't believe it took me this long to come out here, but I'll be making a reservation here again soon and hopefully treat my parents to a delicious meal too. 10/10!

Top left: seafood platter of crab cakes, fried shrimp, fried catfish, fries. Top right: Shrimp and stone grits (My favorite) Bottom left: Juicy glazed porkchop with grits and red beans. Bottom right: Hamburger with crunchy potatoes. Salad. Tuna dip, fried green tomatoes. Overall, I enjoyed the buttday dinner and I will definitely be back!

This restaurant is fresh, trendy, and the food is damn good. The crab cakes are the best in the state of Louisiana. All the food is made fresh everyday right down the salad dressings. The service is fantastic and memorable. Thank you for Eliza's

Great food, and service. Would try out the outside seating for noise sake. Great menu.

Amazing service and delicious food. The entire staff was friendly and the food came out promptly. Will become a go-to when I'm in BR.

Eliza has some great food! The best thing about it, especially for my wife, is that a lot of the dishes are GLUTEN FREE! It's tough finding gluten free options, especially here in LA. She loved the crab cakes and corn. The fried catfish and crawfish etouffee were very tasty as well. Though pricey, Eliza offers a lot of tasty options. It is worth it! Great way to spend a fun Friday evening.

Eliza provides a couple, or you & friends, a great intimate dining experience. The Menu is great but the daily special dishes are wonderful too!! Order the bread & one of the various cocktails or wines to start!!!

My first time here. 225 magazines restaurant celebration led me here for dinner. The outside patio was perfect to enjoy dinner. Our waitress was great and well versed with the menu so she was able to provide great suggestions. The rain started so we relocated to the bar area to finish our wine where our server was able to finish waiting on us as she was also the bartender. We would have never known because she was so on top of things while we were outside! Amazing service! Great food! Nice wine menu!

Exceptional Sunday brunch. Food and service were excellent. Favorites were the pimento cheese balls - could've eaten a dozen. Everything we had was great.

Best restaurant in Baton Rouge! My family and I love it! The food and service is always awesome and we eat here at least 1x per month

I'm here on work travel and was looking for something not too upscale but also not the typical Louisiana fair (I.e. fried everything). Plus, one of my friends/coworkers is a vegetarian who often starves on work trips in the South because of the lack of vegetarian friendly options. So when we found Eliza on the map, and looked up their menu, we knew straight away this would fit the bill. From the delectable warm goat cheese appetizer paired with a couple refreshing Greyhounds, to the yummy small plates and entrees (my friend ordered the eggplant app along with the watermelon salad, and I had the bone-in pork chop which, by the way, deserves its own review - it was THAT good)...finished by the Lemon Ice Box Pie and Chocolate Pecan Pie a la mode...Eliza is a MUST for anyone looking for a scrumptious, slow paced, sit back and let your taste buds get spoiled experience.

CELIAC REVIEW I will definitely be coming back to Eliza! My parents surprised me with going here for my birthday dinner this past weekend. Everything was phenomenal. You must have a reservation (at least on the weekends) since it is such a small restaurant. I was blown away by how much of their food is prepared gluten free! I was able to order fried green tomatoes and fried fish strips (super crunchy and good batter!) as appetizers. For my entree, I ordered the crab cakes. I wasn't expecting them to be deep fried, but they were so good. And FULL of crab meat. Came with fries and corn hash. It is so nice to be able to go to a restaurant, have wait staff be knowledgeable about gluten allergies and cross contamination, and not have to worry! I will definitely be adding Eliza to my regular list!!

The space is nice enough and the service is competent. The menu is a bit limited but the food is just ok. We had a fish dish and shrimp and grits. We both felt that the food could have been much better. Presentation is fine but flavor was just a bit bland. Would not return.

All I had was the gumbo, but it was very tasty. I was there for the witches lunch and it was so nice!

First time eating here. Joined a few coworkers for lunch. Had the chicken bone femme and it was delicious. The sauce was delicious and not too heavy for mid summer. The portion size was perfect. Service was a little slow, but very pleasant. Will definitely try again.

No French fries? And out of a main entree? Never heard of a restaurant that didn't have French fries

We are in love with the lemon ice box pie we had for dessert! Seriously considered getting one to go but has to stop ourselves! Whole meal was great: spinach & crawfish dip for appetizer, bbq rubbed redfish and crab cakes for dessert. The corn with both entrees was delicious, fries that came with crab cakes weren't anything special. Our waiter checked on us frequently & was very friendly. I think it helps that we were there early around 5 pm. Minus 1 star just because entrees are pretty pricey for a restaurant in a strip mall (but everything was delicious!).

New to town and was just exploring the restaurant scene. This place is cute inside but seems like more of a family spot. I sat at the bar but was the only one. I got the pan seared soft shell crab which was solid. Thought it'd be a little heavier on the crab side, but the meal tasted good. Would maybe go back if other options were exhausted.

I forgot to take pics of my food but it was ahh-mazing! I try to steer away from the typical shrimp and grits for brunch, but I'm glad I didn't this time. These shrimp and grits were heavenly! My friends and I had spring rolls for an appetizer. They were different but tasty. The red sangria was really good. One of my friends had a white sangria and said she enjoyed it as well. We went for brunch on a Sunday. The server was really friendly and though we went for a late brunch close to closing time, we weren't rushed out. I would definitely recommend Eliza for their nice selection of food and drinks.

Great atmosphere and the burger and fries were impressive. I plan to explore this gem more in the future. The first impression was a good one though. FYI: They have a creole mustard that is unlike any sauce you've ever had.

Went for brunch, food was delicious. The fried green tomatoes is a must try. The grits were not how we like, but would try again for dinner.

The redemption: After my last review, I was contacted by the owner and decided to give it another chance. We ate the bastille day special. Trout and steak specials. I can honestly say the the flavor of the steak was the first thing that has tasted great in a while. The mashed potatoes were amazing and our waitress was very prompt. So Eliza is redeemed and we will be back! I'll just chalk it up to they had a bad day last time.

Beautiful meal. Very well thought out flavors and textures. Fresh as in just picked out of the chef's personal garden. I have never had a risotto this good. I won't spoil the surprise flavor profile but its phenomenal. Fried green tomatoes that are gluten free, celiac safe. I almost cried. A horseradish cream sauce on fried oysters that was not overwhelming. THE CRAB CAKE!! Plump sweet crab without being over seasoned so you can taste the richness. Would happily drive another 16 hours to have this meal again 10/10.

Glad we found this hidden gem for lunch. Service and food were both equally great!! Will have to come back to try other dishes in the near future.

Went to Eliza for dinner about a week ago, and it was pretty good. We ordered the cheese plate, which was basically just cheese and bread. It was good though, I just wish they didn't run out of the raisins! It was also originally brought out to us without the nuts, so we had to ask for those. The grapefruit cocktail was very refreshing and tasty! This was my favorite thing that I got! For dinner I ordered the friend oyster pasta, and it was so good! It was just so so much pasta. My to go box was so heavy because I had so much left over.

Yeah ... Not memorable at all. Just keep going on down the road looking for some place else along the way.

My husband and I were passing through Baton Rouge on I-10 and decided to stop at this upscale restaurant because it sounded good and was not too far off the interstate. Dane, the server, was terrific, attentive and efficient. We had the Gumbo Ya Ya and the Chicken Cobb Salad (sans the Roquefort). Both were top notch. We were very happy with Eliza's and would definitely go back.