Cecelia Creole Bistro

07/14/2026

Happy Tuesday! 🍽️ Stop In & Enjoy Our Tasso Lunch Pasta — Your Choice of Chicken or Shrimp Over Linguini Pasta Tossed in a Tasso Cream Sauce & Served with a Pistolette!

07/06/2026

✨ Something exciting is pouring at Cecelia! 🍸 Our new bar & private dining room are finally here — bringing more space to sip, celebrate, and savor your favorite Cajun Creole flavors! 🍽️ Whether it’s date night, cocktails with friends or your next special event, The Catahoula Room is about to be your new favorite spot. Stay tuned… the best is yet to come. 🥂 Open Tuesday to Saturday from 4PM 'til!

06/30/2026

Stop In for Lunch & Try Our Fried Green Tomato BLT — Layered with Housemade Pimento Cheese, Pecan-Smoked Bacon & Mixed Greens and Served with Housecut Fries! 🍽 Open 11AM to 9PM!

06/23/2026

Try Our Fried Green Tomatoes over Housemade Pimento Cheese & Toast Points and Topped with Pecan-Smoked Bacon Tossed in a Pepper Jelly Glaze! 🍽 Open 11AM to 9PM!

06/22/2026

We love supporting other local businesses! ✨ Our Chef’s #1 pick: Chicken Shack! 🥇 Followed by Chow Yum 🍽️

6 chefs told us where their favorite fried chicken is in Baton Rouge. Here's what they said. bit.ly/4vpladk

Chicken Shack? Blue Store? Chow Yum? Chefs weigh in.

06/16/2026

Stop In & Try One of Our Lunch Specials! • Hamburger Steak over Whipped Potatoes & Roasted Asparagus topped with Housemade Onion Gravy 🍽️

06/10/2026

Looking for Your Next Favorite Meal? 🍽️ We Have a Table Waiting for You!

06/07/2026

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These are the highest-rated restaurants in Baton Rouge according to TripAdvisor. 👀🍽️

🏆 Elsie’s Plate & Pie takes the top spot on the list.

Drop your thoughts in the comments. ⬇️🍴

06/02/2026

Meet BRES Board Member, Brad Watts.

As the owner of Cecelia Creole Bistro and The River Room, Brad has helped shape downtown Baton Rouge’s hospitality scene through elevated dining experiences, thoughtful concepts, and a deep appreciation for Louisiana culture and cuisine.

Since opening Cecelia Creole Bistro in 2018, Brad has built one of Baton Rouge’s most recognized upscale Creole restaurants, while The River Room has become known for its refined cocktail program and intimate atmosphere in the heart of downtown.
Beyond his restaurants, Brad also serves as President of the Louisiana Restaurant Association’s Baton Rouge Chapter and as a Director on the State Board of Directors, continuing to advocate for and support the hospitality industry across Louisiana.

When asked why he is involved with the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society, Brad put it simply:
“I am involved for the people. I truly love being around the very best people in our industry.” We are proud to have leaders like Brad helping further our mission of culinary excellence in service of children.

06/02/2026

One of Our New Dinner Entrées • Orange & Rosemary Brined Sliced Boneless Pork Tenderloin over Steen’s Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Braised Collards with Bacon and Topped with Peach Pepper Jelly! 🍽️ Available for Dinner Service Only!