Roberto's River Road Restaurant

I really wanted to be blown away with Roberto’s. Maybe my expectations were too high. We read all about its history and were excited to experience the restaurant. Pros: Hostess was very nice and seated us promptly considering how busy they were. The atmosphere was cozy. It seems well managed from a service perspective. Beyond that our dining experience wasn’t great, but also not the worst. The fried calamari was so salty that we couldn’t eat it. We ordered 2 of the snapper special and were disappointed. The flavors just didn’t make sense together for me. In hind sight, we should have ordered something from their regular menu as first timers. Our adult daughter ordered the Shrimp Roberto which she didn’t like but she did love the sauce in the dish. This was a $200 dinner that didn’t taste worth it for us.

I would say go give this little out of the way place a try. We drove thirty minutes out of the city to dine here. Very old building with lots of charm. Nicely presented Cajun meals and great flavor and quality. The staff was warm and quick. No wait to get in Friday for lunch.

Catfish was fried perfectly and well seasoned, mash potatoes were nice and creamy, French bread was fresh. Picked up food and it was boxed very professionally.

One of the best meals we have had in south Louisiana. Truly a unique and wonderful destination for a fabulous experience and meal. Nice friendly staff serving great food and cocktails in an old open dining room. The food was unbelievably good. I tried the special - Grilled Salmon with lumped crab, Beurre Blanc over linguine. It was on point. The salmon was moist with a nice sear and the pasta was cooked perfectly. And, while they claim to specialize in seafood, my wife enjoyed one of the best steaks we’ve had in the area. Roberto’s has been moved from our “want-to-go”list to now one of our “Favorites”! 😎👍

Enjoyed our first visit to Roberto's. We went on a Thursday evening and did not have a problem getting a table for 4 quickly. The King Cake Bread Pudding is a must order if you have a sweet tooth!

I have to start with, it's way better than it looks. The gumbo was like gravy and I mean that in a good way. Crab cakes were subtle and a little sweet. The striped bass was cooked perfectly along with the green beans. The bread pudding was on point, a great classic representation.

Have driven past this place a million times and it looks like a little old run down building, but you walk inside and it's super nice. The staff was super friendly and extremely professional..drinks wouldn't even get empty and there was another one delivered. And the food was next level..definitely recommend a hidden gem

This is the best seafood restaurant I have ever been to and I am from Louisiana. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Everything we ate was delicious and the atmosphere was very nice.

Oh well! This place is a great thing. We went last Saturday with another couple. We arrived a few minutes early and the parking lot was full of customers waiting for the doors to open. Our waitress Savanna was a delight, she was patient and caring. We started with the Road River and we were warned that it was spicy. It was just a kick and absolutely delicious. My husband had the "special" with beef, mushroom risotto and green beans. It was spectacular. I had the sensational salad and the crawfish, red pepper and brie soup, it was a dream This place has amazing food and service.

Great food, service, and atmosphere. The weekend specials are always phenomenal. Always a great experience at Roberto's would recommend to anyone!

Food and service are great. I'd heard about this place for a long time and I'm glad I finally tried it

Roberto's has that "this is home" feel with cool little bar in the back and the dining area options. Our bartender and waitress were so attentive, we never lacked for anything. We had fried green tomatoes for table and I had crab chowder special as appetizers. The crab chowder was delicious. We had a variety of different dinners, all of which were served hot and were amazing. Don't miss this place!!!

Excellent Resturant. We have been there many times. Last night was another great meal The wife had a seafood platter she love it. I had one their nightly specials sweet potato incrusted Flounder , Fresh sweet flounder in some kind of outstanding cream sauce. I usually get the Roberto tenderloin which always fantastic. Service is great, their drinks are hand crafted All this takes place in an old general store located on River Road. That creates wonderful but yet casual atmosphere.

I have eaten almost everything they have and I have never been disappointed! A not too small of a place in an old merchant store next to the Mississippi river.....nice setting. People are friendly and the place is clean.

Food was outstanding,had fish with a creamy crab and shrimp sauce.But what stood out was the Gumbo...such a rich Roux,fantastic Each time I visit Baton Rouge I find a reason to go here

Roberto's is a little piece of paradise! We started out with the eggplant crab cakes - which were to die for! The flavor was robust and melted in your mouth leaving your tastebuds mouthwatering with every bite. We were served promptly for a Wednesday evening. They surprisingly had several decent sized parties for a weekday but the service was phenomenal. We each had an entrée served with a salad and bread. The half a roasted duck is amazing. The amount was large enough to feed two people. The fried catfish and shrimp were perfectly crispy with amazing flavor - very well seasoned. Roberto's is great about substituting items! The restaurant hide a quiet vibe, next time I think we will sit in the bar area since this is more our scene but overall highly recommend this restaurant. We will be back!

Another wonderful dinner at Roberto's. The Red Fish was outstanding! They were busy for a Tuesday night but the service was once again very good.

Our family has been dining here for more years than I can count. The food has always been outstanding. One of our favorite places. Sadly this is no longer the case. The last 4-5 times we dined at Roberto's the food has just been okay. Not bad but nothing great. Friday we had dinner and it was terrible. My husband and I both had the fish special. Amberjack is my favorite fish. It was extremely overcooked, tasted fishy and old. Extremely disappointing. The risotto was bland and totally lacked flavor. We normally order a dessert to share or take home. The dessert are also not what they have been in the past. No longer topped with fresh whipped cream. They come with a dollop of nasty pre-made cool whip type topping. Not what you expect for an $8 dessert. Service has still be great. Food sadly is very disappointing.

It was very authentic. Good food. Large portions. Very flavorful. I would definitely recommend

Great little spot for a true Cajun meal! Great food and friendly staff. I recommend the crab cakes and fried green tomatoes!!

Enjoyed the service, variety of selections and wine choices. Never disappointed and helped with gluten free choices.

12/20/24 I went eat with a group of friends and family. My wife and I ordered the seafood platter. The food took a while to come out which I'm fine with however it was brought to our table at room temperature. The Seafood gumbo is a little better than average. The seafood all had the same batter. Fish and shrimp had to much corn meal, oysters were under cooked and cold. The soft shell crab was very small. The bread and crab dip were good. For Baton Rouge area this might be good food but for a Cajun from Bayou Lafourche and currently living in St Gabriel this is just average food.

Best seafood / Cajun in Louisiana !! I've been all over Louisiana and bar none this is the place to go!!

Food was amazing!!!! Gumbo was best I've ever had!!! Service was quick and friendly

Food is top notch!!! Service was excellent! I have had the filet, the fish almondine and shrimp and grits. All were great!

Been awhile and only been once but good as we remembered Business nothing fancy definitely out of the way tho

Good food, great service. My only issue is their prices have gone up quite a bit. $35 for lunch is pricey.

Excellent classic Cajun cooking, family ambiance, down to earth food with refined touches, a must!

It's been 2 weeks since I've eaten here, and I wish I lived in LA because I would be a full-time patron of this restaurant!! After taking a wonderful tour of a plantation, we were going to have dinner at a restaurant on the plantation, but they were serving a valentines meal that cost over $100 per person, so we decided to leave. Our LA family decided to head over to Roberto's. We thought Roberto's was a Mexican restaurant (in Vegas it is). We drove for about 40 minutes along backroads with no homes in site for miles. When we pull into the parking area, we see an unassuming building that looks like an old and withered home. It was around 5pm, the parking lot started to fill up quickly. Our family ran into a few friends that they haven't seen, so I automatically thought that this is going to be a good experience...Off the beaten path + locals = I'm going to love the food...and that's what happened. I can't stop dreaming of the Catfish Billy dish! My mouth waters every time I remember my first bite. I got the catfish fried instead of blackened, everything's better fried . The dish arrived, and it wasn't fancy looking, but it looked home cooked...yummm...I couldn't wait to try it. My very first bite included catfish, crawfish etouffee and white rice. Holy cow! My tastebuds couldn't get enough of what we were experiencing. I lost all of my manners and shoveled the dish into my mouth. I forgot to mention, I dislike catfish. However, when you're in a state that specializes in seafood, I must try it. I was told that the catfish that I'm used to is the crappy belly part that is sold commonly. I had a filet that wasn't the belly...HUGE DIFFERENCE! EXTREMELY HUGE DIFFERENCE. I will never have catfish again unless it is from Roberto's. You don't have to worry about the service because it was just as amazing as the food. And that says a lot about the quality and pride this place has in all that they do! You must try here if you're visiting LA - BRAVO!!

My client (local) said this was his favorite restaurant in all of Louisiana, and it delivered. Off the beaten path but not too far, with an authentic ambiance you can "feel" as much as see. Service was excellent (shoutout to Sam B.), knowledgeable, attentive, and welcoming. I had a spicy bread bowl appetizer, Roberto's crab entree, and the black tuxedo pie a la mode dessert. Left with a full stomach and a happy experience. More of a nice memory than just a meal. Go for it.

This place has good food and OMG ON THE DESSERTS THEY ARE $9 but they are nice portions and delicious. I had the pecan pie yesterday for dessert it was fresh, warm and topped with a little whipped cream. The best pie I've had in a while. I got the roast beef poboy and it was good but next time I'm getting the catfish billy I saw someone get it and it looked really good.

Very unassuming when you pull up. Once you step through the doors you are transported back in time to the feel of an old country kitchen! The staff were friendly and nice and the food was amazing. Their menu and food is as good as any Michelin Star restaurant!!! Thank you for kicking off my birthday weekend with such a wonderful meal!

Another great time at Roberto's. This time I tried something different and got the Grilled Chicken Alfredo. It's was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and had a nice tenderness to it and the Alfredo sauce was rich and creamy. Also the side of green beans were a nice way to get some greens in while eating a heavier meal. They were also cooked perfectly as well.

Fantastic food. The pecan pie is the best I have ever had. I wish I had recipe here in Cincinnati.

We arrived at 515pm with dozens of cars already there. Ambiance is cottage casual. Service was friendly, prompt and helpful for menu choices. We had crabcakes and FG tomatoes, both delish and perfect split for 4. We had 4 different entrees including daily special - all generous portions and cooked perfectly, served with salad, veggie and starch. Desserts were also generous and tasty, enough to split. I would definitely return for a great casual meal or to bring visitors for a true Louisiana experience of food and hospitality. Well done!

Nice quiet place but the seafood platter had baby small soft shell crab and I do mean crab smallest crab i ever seen

If you're looking for a place with 5 star seafood, great service, and a unique ambiance, this is it! I will say that the outside and inside of this restaurant is very old. It's basically an old house. However, do not be fooled by that. Everything is clean and the food is so good. During this visit, I got one of my favorites for lunch called the Shrimp Roberto. On the lunch menu, this dish comes with 2 seafood stuffed shrimp (versus 3 on the dinner menu) wrapped in bacon and deep fried set over a white wine butter sauce. The dish also comes with a slice of garlic bread, mashed potatoes, and the vegetable of the day which for me was green beans. The seafood stuffed shrimp were outstanding as always. They both had so much stuffing inside and were cooked perfectly. The white wine butter sauce was delicious and went well with the stuffed shrimp and mashed potatoes. This place is definitely a hidden gem!

Don't judge a book by its cover is the saying. The exterior and interior of this restaurant may look ran down but the food here is great. Their mashed potatoes and green beans are great sides with good flavor. Their stuffed fish is our favorite choice but we have tried most of their items on their menu. Our service on this visit was very good. Food came out relatively quick but with enough time to eat the bread service and side salad that comes with the entree's. The sensation salad dressing is our favorite! Give it a try if you are looking for good seafood!

I'll never stop hyping this place up. The food is hot and well seasoned, the service is great, THE best place for an out of town guest in the whole state. It was busy tonight, but our server Caroline was FABULOUS! Love it

Showed up at 8:00pm and the building looked a little run down and was worried. Stepped inside and was blown away! The food was fantastic and I had the stuffed fish filet and fried green tomatoes. Cannot say enough nice things about this place!

Went on a Wednesday. Heard great things but tried to sit at the bar. The bartender, a young lady was very rude. Acted as if she did not want us there. We said we were there for drinks then perhaps dinner. She literally pushed drinks toward us then proceeded to complain about working there.

Looking for an adventure for dinner this is the place. Yeah it's a bit out of the way and totally tucked away off the main roads but you have to go check it out. This place is not like your average seafood restaurant. It's more of a hidden gem then anything and the atmosphere is like your walking into your moms house. The service is always friendly and nice. It's kid friendly as they give the kiddos a bucket of crayons to color the paper tablecloth's. I have been here a handful of times and every time I get the catch of the day - listed on the menu as Fish en Papillote which is a fish baked in parchment paper and seasoned with herbs and lemon and baked to perfection. I used to go the seafood platter but that was way too much food for me. The seafood platter is delicious and I recommend that you can share with with another person. It is all fried to a golden crisp and it packs lots of flavor. I will say that the seafood platter is one of the dishes that doesn't come with a salad but you can add it to your order. If anything you are not into any of these dishes get a salad and order their sensational salad dressing it will not disappoint. Also ask for bread because it's so fresh and delicious that it just melts in your mouth. I usually ask for another piece so I don't have to share that's how good it is. So if you are looking for a drive and good food come try this place out and order a sweet southern iced tea and enjoy!

Food and services were phenomenal. Promptly delivered our food and drinks and server answered all our questions.

I've heard great things about this place so we finally made a trip to check it out for a friends birthday. Definitely off the beaten path but closer to us than I realized. Pretty packed on a Tuesday night and with only two waitresses for what seemed like the whole restaurant service was pretty slow. Waitress was working hard, just short handed. The menu was impressive and each item sounded better than the last. We tried the fried green tomatoes and they were excellent. I ordered the duck and it was incredible. Others at the table ordered the papillote and fried seafood platters and everyone raves about their entrees . We left no room for dessert but the options sounded great. My husband was torn between a steak and the seafood platter and the waitress mentioned a steak special on weekends so we will be returning for that. Hoping the slow service was a one off and our next experience will be better. For the price I would hope for a little more.

It is always fabulous!! The gumbo is some of the best I've ever enjoyed! For a drink be sure and try the spiced old fashion... it really is good.

I got a chance to try this hidden gem and I was not disappointed at all! Everything and I mean everything was on point! What I ordered: 1. Fried green tomatoes. 2. BBQ shrimp and Grits. 3. Caesar salad. 4. Shrimp Roberto: 3 large shrimp wrapped in bacon and fried, set with beurre blanc & finished with hollandaise and parmasean. 5. Blackened striped bass (my favorite!) 6. Forgot the name of the dessert but it tasted like a whopper candy, but in an awesome way! Overall, get your butt to try this hidden gem out. You won't regret it!

My brother brought us here when we were visiting him in Baton Rouge. I never would have found it on my own. It is in a small building seemingly in the middle of nowhere. It felt comfortable and homey as soon as we walked inside. Everything we had was fantastic, from drinks, to appetizers, to entrees, to service. My son wanted to taste alligator while we were visiting, and the alligator appetizer was fantastic. Nothing like the chewy bland bites we have had when visiting tourist spots in New Orleans. I am not a huge seafood fan, but figured I would have some etouffe while in town. I don't know if I can say I am not a huge fan any more! I would have this more often if I lived nearby. It was one of the best dishes I have ever tasted. The prices are more than we usually pay for a dinner out, but definitely worth it. My only complaint is that they started putting up the chairs and so forth well before closing. I understand that because it was a slow night, but I wish they had started with other tasks that didn't make us feel like they were rushing us out.

Amazing food and ambiance. The service was good but the food was really impressive. Definitely will be returning when I'm in the area again and will recommend it to anyone that asks!

Interesting little place right outside of St.Gabriel. If I recall this was one of 225's little hidden gems and it's just that. The building seems a little older but once you go inside it is beautifully decorated. There's a bar area that has a full bar of things not listed on their drink menu and a dining area. We were promptly greeted and seated. Me and my husband shared a seafood platter as it was enough for two and we wanted to try a little bit of everything. The bread that came with the meal was a little tough but hey it wasn't the main entree so that's ok. The fried fish was my favorite. Hot crispy and the batter was great. I typically don't like cornmeal batter but this one was good. We got the bread pudding with rum sauce to top of the night and it was well worth it. Hot and tasty. If your looking to try something new I would recommend it.

Have been here twice for lunch with work friends. The service is really good considering how packed it can get. I really want to try it for dinner as some of the lunch menus seem delicious but a little heavy for me (when I'm going back to work). The shrimp and grit cake appetizer was delicious and their poboys were good too. Fresh bread and full of seafood. The sweet potato chips are a great appetizer and try them with some blue cheese dressing to dip them in.

Roberto's is a hidden gem! I travel miles just for the amazing Cajun Crawfish Salad. Please don't be fooled by the outer appearance. The inside of the restaurant is cute, cozy and takes you back in time. The food is addicting. I'm not a bread pudding fan by any means, but I highly recommend the Mardi Gras Bread Pudding. It's delicious. Be sure to stop by!

Excellent service and food as always! We showed up at opening for my father's 60th birthday with large group of people from Biloxi to Kentwood to Biloxi. All were shocked once they went through the doors at how amazing the staff and atmosphere was. We ordered several of the River Road Shrimp, Fried Gator, and weekend special Seafood Spring Roll appetizers which were phenomenal. The River Road Shrimp being the most popular that we had to order a few more due to the delicious Poboy style bread and spicy brandy butter flavor. Most of our group ordered the weekend special Touchdown Soft Shell Crab and Seafood Platters and were blown away at the portion sizes and great taste. Also I ordered my personal favorite the Shrimp Roberto, with 3 seafood stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon and fried, talk about good. As previous reviews have stated, this is the one of the best kept secrets in Baton Rouge. Thank you specifically to Hays, Britlyn and Caroline for the 5 star service and accommodating our large party. Highly recommend Roberto's for a date night or quaint family get together. Don't forget to check out the speciality cocktails at the bar while you wait!

Great atmospheric in an old home, with very good food. Not much of a scenic view considering it's at the base of the Mississippi River in the country, but worth the drive.

River Road Shrimp Excelente escogencia. Para los que no les gusta el picante, no lo sugiero. Pero a mi me encantó. Una combinación de camarones y linguines muy especial, con una salsa muy creativa.

The food is amazing! I've never had a bad meal and their portions are generous with good pricing! Highly recommend

If you haven't gone to Roberto's.............GO! Like.........right now! Lol. This is such a hidden gem. My husband took me here for a date and everything we ate was so good. The BBQ shrimp and grits are the best I have ever had. The Stuffed Chicken and Shrimp Roberto were also amazing. If I had to pick, I would pick the Shrimp Roberto. It is fried to perfection and the stuffing is excellent. Both dishes were paired with a side salad, mashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day (green beans). We left with full belly's and cannot wait to go back.

Take a step back in time to a wood frame building with lots of charm, then add great seafood dishes, like stuffed soft shell crab and fish prepared creole style. People watching is great as it is busy, cozy bar, generous pours. Go early, no reservations, but worth the wait!