Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar in Halifax

1877 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 1W5, Canada

★★★★☆
(1203 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Grill Bar & grill Family restaurant Steak house

About

Welcome to Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar, where we are committed to serving you craveable and traditional dishes with a modern twist, in a chic yet relaxed ambiance. Besides our legendary ribs that we’ve been serving proudly for 30 + years, you can savour our flame-grilled steaks as well as delicious options for every taste, as we are dedicated to continuous food and flavour innovation. With over 30 years of proven success, you can dine with us in Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Website
batonrouge.ca
Address
1877 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 1W5, Canada
Plus Code
MC2G+2F Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Halifax

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
4–9 PM
Friday
11 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11 AM–10 PM
Sunday
11 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Paid multi-storey car park

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
1203 reviews

Most Mentioned

ribs (118) steak (93) rack (16) prime rib (15) chicken tenders (14) medium rare (13) spinach dip (11) baked potato (7) linguine (5) mice (5)
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★★★★★
December 12, 2024

This establishment felt like a 5 star meal without the price. The atmosphere was very cozy and played symphonic holiday music, I could see how that would annoy some. But I enjoy the holidays, so win for me. Bartender was very attentive and even made my custom cocktail for me! Will eat here anytime I'm in Halifax!!!

★★★
November 23, 2024

So went here for dinner, ordered the steak with fries and the ribs with shrimp, the fries were cold which they replaced immediately, but the skewerd shrimp was over cooked making it quite chewy and also cold, apart from that the appetisers, drinks and service were good.

★★★
October 14, 2024

Not our first time eating here, thought we would give it another go. ✅7/10-Servers were great, quick and friendly ✅7/10-Tables were clean, overall the space is quite cozy 🚨2/10-Food is mediocre. I had the Truffle steak poutine. The fries were undercooked and the whole dish came out quite cold. Flavor was good, steak was on point. For spending not a small amount of money for a dinner and the caliber of this type of restaurant, I definitely expect better.

★★★★★
August 19, 2024

Finally got out here for my girlfriends birthday, the food was fantastic, she got the prime rib and I had the striploin steak. Incredible. My old fashioned was a bit sweet but overall it was fantastic. Our server could of been a bit more attentive. But we will return. Recommended.

★★★★★
August 6, 2024

Loved the beautiful decor and wooden beams. Great atmosphere and service. The food was amazing! Really great steak and seafood. Great for lunch or dinner with a wide variety on the menu. Definitely recommend trying it!

★★★★★
July 9, 2024

We stopped for a bite to eat while driving through Halifax for the first time. The hostess was more than welcoming, the food matched the ambiance. A great place to "get your grown man/woman on". I will most definitely stop by again my next time around. Highly suggested before a stroll around The Boardwalk with your company. Very smooth indeed.

★★★★★
June 12, 2024

Went for a work lunch. Had a Lotus bowl. Great vegetarian option. Was very flavourful. I'd order this again. Hopefully there are more vegetarian items on the menu in the future. A beyond burger would be great!

★★★★★
May 20, 2024

Was delicious food. Very large portions couldn't eat it all. The ambience was beautiful. Our server Logan was very friendly and helpful. Only thing I didn't like was the fries were like McDonald's and I would of rathered to have more homemade fries.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

The food was perfect, but the service was not good.

★★★
December 1, 2024

Went with my family for a birthday supper, we had a reso for 6:15. When we arrived at 6:15 our table was not ready for us, even had cutlery left over from the last party that was sitting there. It was a Saturday night so naturally busy, but that doesn t excuse how slow everything was. we ordered our drinks (wine, pop, coffee drink and two beer) and it was approx 15-20 before they arrived and the coffee drink looked like it had been sitting for awhile as all the foam was gone. We ordered our meals, one Brussels sprout appie, ribs and chicken tenders, chicken tenders, seafood linguine, shrimp and French onion soup. Brussel sprouts were 10/10, ribs were decent, for a full rack they were small. Chicken tenders were mostly batter and very little chicken, soup was extremely salty and did not come with a spoon. Fries were tasty times. We ordered dessert, cheesecake and the cinnamon bun (for the birthday boy) and they put the candle on the wrong dessert and put the birthday dessert on the wrong bill. This is the second time I ve been there and both times have been very very mediocre. Don t think any of us will be returning. As for the waitress was okay, she wasn t overly friendly I found but was attentive to cleaning off the table as we finished things and refilling water glasses.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Absolutely fabulous. Food and staff were fantastic. Friendly attentive, full of fun.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

This place is great, Ive been coming for 6 years. I would definitely recommend checking it out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Delicious burgers!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Nice place, very nice staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Bâton Rouge is always a sure thing. Food quality, service, and atmosphere are consistent from one visit to the next.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great food. Service was amazing.

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

The fries were shoe string fries with Parmesan cheese on it, They were a cheap product for a high price, they were also cold, which made them disgusting. The vegetables all 4 pieces of them were also cold. The price was extravagant for the quality of food we were served. The burger was good, the spinach dip was good. Loved the venue, the waiter was very friendly! Although a lady dropped her jacket off the back of her chair and various staff just walked on by without bothering to tell the lady or offer to pick it up for her. Definitely not worth the money we paid for the meal.

★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Mediocre and overpriced food with bad presentation and quality. Slow service for large tables and inaccurate orders. Fine atmosphere in an old building but no soul to it. Will not be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Steak was good. Mice were entertaining

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating when it comes to allergies. We had multiple allergies at our table including nuts, pork, seafood and them were happy to work with us to ensure everything was safe and delicious. We will be going back next time we are in Halifax Parking: The parking garage is down the street, when you get your cheque ask for a voucher for the car park. It is 100% free upto the daily limit. Scan the voucher then scan your parking ticket. No charge

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Parking: Free parking at Purdys Wharf beside Casino parking. BATON ROUGE will give you a chit to pay for the parking. Food

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Was in town for a work function. The staff handled a large crowd the food was amazing. I recommend the steak when you have had too much seafood.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great place for a good steak. Service was awesome as is the decor. Worth the price.

★★★★
October 22, 2024

My fiance and I went there for our anniversary everything was delicious the creme brulee was made with perfection however I was a bit disappointed with the spinach and artichoke dip I was expecting it to be cheesy on top or somewheres within the dip and it was not it was an experience of having cream of asparagus soup with spinach however our main dishes were wonderful and we will be going back again for sure Parking: We found it extremely difficult to find a parking space we had to park in the garage of the hotel across the street which costed us $4.50 an hour which we paid for two and a half hours

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Nice steak and meat. Fresh and well prepared.

October 22, 2024

We were excited to eat at this restaurant as we aren t from Halifax. The food was good but unfortunately barely warm. We didn t make a fuss about it. At the end of our meal my husband tells me there is a mouse behind me, as I turn around there wasn t just one mouse but at least three that I could see running around the table next to us. I mentioned it to the server and she didn t seem to be surprised she apologized and said we have a mice problem . Unfortunately that ruined our visit and we won t be back.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Giving all 5 . We are traveling in NS currently for a few days and came here for dinner on our first night. Everything was amazing. The food was so good and the service was great too. We took a risk calling them an hour before close (we understand thats crunch time for a lot of places). The servers and host were very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be coming back.

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Food was solid, but there seemed to be only one server working and she was fun ragged! They should staff more appropriately for their customers and staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great Food Exceptional Service reasonable prices... Great atmosphere and excellent location!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Ribs are great! Love the atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Beautiful Caesar salad and crème brûlée for dessert. Everything was perfect. Both the service, the welcome, the atmosphere and the cleanliness.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Always good

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Loyal to the channel. Beautiful place, well located downtown Halifax.

★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Service was slow as molasses. Took forever to revive a glass of water. The food took so long that I felt like I aged five years. And the portion sizes were minuscule for what you pay. So small that it made Steak and Stein look gourmet. Food : 2/5

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Spectacular rationing, tasteful presention and rock walls. Had me feeling like a bean bag full of hot rice in a hammock, hell yeah.10/10

★★★
September 22, 2024

As a Restaurant Manager myself, I really appreciated the Time Management shown by our server, and the atmosphere was nice as well. However when it came to food, I left quite underwhelmed. I ordered the ribs, with a side of fries and a baked potato. The ribs. which are self claimed as the best in town, certainly fell short. Not enough BBQ sauce, not enough meat on the bones, and the ribs were honestly warm at best. The fries were cold as well, I almost wonder if my food had been sitting for a bit. Also, my baked potato never arrived, they gave me extra fries instead. Overall, nice restaurant, friendly staff, but the food was disappointing for the price you pay.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Baton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar offers a unique dining experience in Halifax. Located in the historic Morses Tea Building, the restaurants ambiance is enriched by exposed beams, stone walls, and historic photos of downtown Halifax. This blend of old and new creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. They deliver delicious meals with generous portions and friendly service. Overall, Baton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar is a great choice for a memorable night out in Halifax.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Fresh and tasty. Good service. Recommended!

August 22, 2024

Went here last month, got a sirloin steak cooked rare. There was so much tough fat throughout it that it was mostly inedible, it took ages to chew with most parts having to be spit out. My boyfriend got the ribs and chicken, the ribs were weirdly bland and the meat was a greyish colour. We left unsatisfied which was disappointing since the bill was not cheap. Still tipped the server as it was not her fault but wont be coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great ribs

August 22, 2024

The service was good but the chicken fingers tasted bad. They also looked like an art piece.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Very expensive

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Went for a lunch meeting was delicious

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I had the striploin, $47, food was great but the portion size was terrible, at that price I expect to walk away full, service was not great, I didn t get a steak knife and had to use a butter knife, steak was gone before the waitress came back, but like I said the food was good Update I contacted them through the email provided, no response

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Sarah ( w an H ) Wilson was amazing! We loved not feeling rushed and enjoyed every time she stopped to ask how things were going!! What a pleasure having her assist us all night!!! And Nathaniel (Nate) nailed the special drinks we ordered. Overall experience tonight was 11 out of 10! Sarah . We will be back to see you!!! Owen and Cynthia

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

First time there the food was awesome. Plan to go back again soon

July 22, 2024

I had an incredibly disappointing experience at Baton Rouge Restaurant. After waiting for over an hour, I was finally served my steak, only to find it was cold. When I complained, they simply reheated it, and it came back well-done instead of the medium rare I had ordered. The steak was chewy and unpleasant. The service was extremely slow and unprofessional. I do not recommend this place at all.

July 22, 2024

Tried to have dinner there last night. Ordered stuffed mushrooms and a cheese app. Mushrooms came out raw and cheese dish seemed frozen. Ordered another beer while I waited on my burger to come out. Bartender was more interested in finishing her dish washing duties than getting me my second beer in 30 minutes. My burger finally came out after another 20 minutes. It was served cold with cold fries. I just think the bartender didnt pick it up in time. Didnt eat burger and just paid the bill and got out. Did warn the couple just seated at bar about food and service. Hopefully they listened.

★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The food is decent and its a nice spot but Ive been there twice where I felt really unwelcome. The first time nothing in particular happened, just not a very friendly waitress. The second time I walked in the door, the hostess asked do you want this table? and the waitress said no but Ill take it, right in front of us. She then charged full price for a caesar that didnt have any of the advertised garnishes and was rude when I asked about it. Id consider one bad experience a fluke but twice in a row is a trend so Ill probably will just go somewhere else next time.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

My partner and I came here for a date night. The food was incredible. The rib eye steak was juicy, tender and had a great serving of sides. Ribs fell off the bone and the chicken tenders were so crispy and delicious. The garlic bread was one of the most delicious things I think Ive ever eaten. Great service from our server Sonia, funny and friendly. We will be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great food and service.

June 22, 2024

SKIP Baton Rouge. Extremely disappointing, and almost fraudulent. I ordered the spinach dip, steak and lobster, and a double smashed potato skillet. The spinach dip was okay. The meal arrived and the lobster was raw; the double smashed potato skillet was simply hash-browns with cheese put on top. When called over the manager was embarrassed but offered no explanation. The price for this meal would have been over $100. Outrageous. I dont usually post reviews, but I strongly recommend you look elsewhere for a meal. The price was high. The quality of food was inexplicably poor. And based on the reaction from the people at the next table - not unusual.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

A bit pricey. A little too much for what you get.

★★
June 22, 2024

Server argued with the primary about her side she ordered and said well she can just try it until the table convinced the waitress to get her what she asked for.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Best burger Ive had in a long time

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Delicious food, great service, and extraordinary atmosphere! Really worth the money!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

We had French Onion Soup, Garlic Loaf & the Cauliflower Sesame Salad. It was delicious for lunch!

★★
May 22, 2024

Portion of food was terrible for price . Very small ribs with small portion of shoe string fries for $28 No wonder it was empty at this location . Give customer monies worth than you may see more customers Food

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Myself and 2 friends went here for a night out and it was by far our favorite meal in Halifax. Filet mignon was cooked to perfection, the cod was also delicious and the smoked candied salmon salad was to die for. A little on the pricey side but definitely worth it.

★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Over priced for the quality of food I received.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

I dont even normally like ribs, but I tried them anyway. They were delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Food is excellent , service is par excellent, loved it

★★★★
May 22, 2024

Nice restaurant, clean and friendly staff. Sufficient portions, not too much. The price is rather high, but fair. There is also space for a drink at the bar

★★★
April 22, 2024

Generous 3 stars, food was under whelming

★★★
April 22, 2024

Food was below average given the price. Portion size was on the smaller size in comparison to the price. I had the ribs and chicken. The rack of ribs were quite small and nothing special. This dish was $47 included two chicken tenders and a small bowl of frozen bags fries. Very disappointing, was still hungry after I ate it all. Definitely will not be returning. Can get bigger and better at Montanas for $32 in comparison. Wild this place is making any money.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The ambiance was ok, service was acceptable, but the food was not good. It was overpriced and flavorless. We could have gone to Montanas for the same thing and paid a little less for a much better meal. ***UPDATE*** After a disappointing first visit in February, the management reached out to offer a sincere apology and an offer to return to give them another chance. I wasnt sure if I would, but I am happy we did. The food was much better and our server, Logan, was charming and attentive without being a distraction, and provided an excellent recommendation (the ribeye steak). I am going to assume that we went on a bad day the first time. I am leary of hit-or-miss experiences, but I am more likely to try again in the future after the second visit.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Food is good but a little overpriced for proportion size + flavor.

April 22, 2024

Portions were small and cold, had a half rack of ribs, looks like they were cut in half, length wise and width, more like 1/4 rack, tasted great, with fries, they where cold and under cooked , We were rushed in and out, there less then 1/2 hour, seated next to a table of 8 kids under 10, Even though the restaurant was only 1/4 full. Waitress was great, she said sometimes the cook stuff ahead, she was even surprised how fast out food came.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The food was amazing and the chicken burger and strips are the best. Get the fries truffled.

★★★
April 22, 2024

The food was good. I had to wait an additional 25 minutes before it was ready and, not to be picky but no ketchup which was on the order and no utensils, which were specifically asked for when I was picking up the order. It takes away from the $50 filet mignon, which was supposed to be medium well and is every bit of well, when you have to eat it with your hands. In fact extremely frustrating. Again, food good service on par with fast food joint drive through.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Cant say anything Negative - Obviously. Clubhouse was displayed well (for $22 wish they used Arugula vs Lettuce but luckily I had had some leftover from the Tempura Shrimp). The pretzel served on a Banana Hanger was Boystrous & Fun!!! Creme Brule had the flavor but unfortunately not the Crunchy Top layer... Cant complain tho for $9. Parmesan truffle fries were Amazing but not covered in Parm like the menu photos show so were more Garlic Buttery vs Parmy. Atmosphere & Experience was worth any minor Hicupps. The 2 block wall to our Vehicle after being Overstuffed was Gruesome tho. Take into consideration parking is very Limited and you will have to Walk.

★★
March 22, 2024

We came in last Tuesday. (would have just reachout to a Manager. but no reply back by email) We had the WORST experience. Hour & a half wait for our food. (it was dead when we came in) Server ignored us for a hour. We had to track down our waiter for another beer. Food came out very cold. Would never go back.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

The food was great and the service qas quick and excellent

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great food and great service. Downtown halifax is always busy so its a great idea to book ahead of time for reservations

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The staff here are very friendly. The food was delicious as well. We found our fries came barely warm, but they were quick to rectify the issue. The menu was extensive so theres something for everyone.

★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great spot, portions are a bit small and price is a bit high but it comes standard at the location there at , i love the chicken fingers the batter is delicious and crispy.

★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

I had the beef dip it was good, but I would have to go back and try their ribs, etc, before I could give a higher score. Update to score they had ribs on special and I tried them lets talk about some unseasoned ribs just covered with a mediocre BBQ sauce to hide their sins. Food was a 2star at best sorry, try again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Been wanting to go here for a long time and did not disappoint.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

One of our most pleasant evenings out in a long time. The food was well-prepared and delicious. Our server Nathaniel made the whole experience next level, though - friendly, attentive but not intrusive, warm and sincere.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

My favourite in all of HRM. 10/10 every single time. I miss the hot apples though!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Really great prime rib

February 22, 2024

My wife and I arrived at the baton Rouge on Feb 17 for a 6:00pm dinner. We both ordered the half rack ribs with a Caesar salad and the server asked if we were sure as the half rack wasnt very big. She was correct as the ribs were not much larger than my cell phone with the Caesar in a small round dish. The ribs were obviously reheated as the order came to the table about five or six minutes after ordering and were very dried up. You cant cook ribs in five minutes. We arrived about 6:00 and were done dining and out the door by 6:20. If I wanted fast food Id go to MacDonalds.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Id say this restaurant has a good chef , however, I would expect better service for this kind of upscale place.

★★★
January 22, 2024

Dined at Halifax Bâton Rouge December 29. Have been going there for many years. Usually look forward to their prime rib. Unfortunately they have a new cut of prime rib. Not only was it thinner than usual, it was fully one third gristle. Very disappointing. Don t know if I will be back.

★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The impeccable and fast service never seen before.....The restaurant is truly wow. Ok atmosphere. The meals were disappointing, not lukewarm...cold and we werent the only ones to have received a cold plate. The super decent manager gave us a discount but we dont recommend this restaurant.

January 22, 2024

Never going back there again. Seems like the servers were racist and just not pleasant at all. The food was decent but because of how my partner and I were treated, I wouldn t recommend this place especially if you re a person of colour. This is unfortunate because I know there are other places in Halifax where people are warm and welcoming and provide excellent service but this definitely was not one of them.

Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The service was not good. The waitress who spoke to us in the beginning was not friendly and took us to a table in a corner right next to a heater, even though there were a bunch of other free tables we could see. The food was okay but my girlfriend and I didnt feel comfortable because of the way the staff interacted with us. It felt like people of colour got a different, colder, experience. I will not be going there again.

Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We walked in and were sat in the bar section while the whole restaurant was empty, as we walked into the bar area we saw lot of tables were opened, which is worrying for a Friday night. Our server seems very new but very slow, checking if we need anything more than halfway through our meals and not offering refills on our cocktails. Our desserts took over 15 minutes to arrive in an empty restaurant the manager walked by a million times never stopped to ask how everything was? Over all very disappointing and will not ever come back or recommend to anyone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great lunch specials

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

I just hosted a client lunch with approximately 18 people. The food, atmosphere and ambiance of the room upstairs all exceeded expectations! Sarah, our waitress did an outstanding job and made the whole meal seamless for myself and clients.Thanks for a job well done!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Superb staff and food, easy entry with enthusiastic fervour. Good variety . Kudos to the kitchen staff Parking: Solid

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and a great atmosphere. Good location and ribs and chicken tenders were excellent

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I got the fish with truffle oil, Id rate it 5/10. My gf got the steak (8oz) cooked in charcoal and she rates it 4/10. Steak and stein steak is better. Place is really nice though and food is reasonably priced for a downtown restaurant. You just have to find parking.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing experience Isabella made our night! It was our late christmas gathering, and I am ever so glad we chose to come to baton rouge. Many drinks were shared, and the steak and sides were amazing. Highly recommend the Ginny Hendrix if you like something fresh Update: 2nd holiday season worse experience... maybe it was because the world juniors were in town? All of our food was cold...i had the gnocchi and it was more mashed potato woth tomato sauce than it was pasta. Our server Lindsay wasnt super genuine and felt plastic. I have the Kombucha spritzer and it was crazy syrupy and sweet, not my first choice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great experience and great food. A must go!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

On our recent trip to Halifax, there were not many places fully open for lunch. We wouldnt usually have lunch at a steak house, but the menu has lots of offerings and it was one of the only places open. The service was peppy and the food was more than adequate. The portions, however, were enormous. We thought we were in the US!

★★★
December 22, 2023

Service was great. Our food was extremely disappointing. Insultingly small side portions, and the steak was over cooked and under seasoned, possibly not even seasoned at all!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful building in downtown Halifax with tasty food: an amazing combination! Would totally come back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

When you enter, the interior makes it feel like you re at a exclusive country estate. The stone walls, exposed beams, and warm lighting all make it feel very cosy. I ordered the Louisiana chicken salad, my sister ordered the lamb chops and our friend ordered the sea bass. The salad was so well dressed, lots of chicken came with it. My sisters lamb was a smidge over how she likes it cooked, but she enjoyed it, and the mashed potatoes were creamy and perfectly. Our friends sea bass was delicious too, then char on the skin amped up the flavour to another level. We were so full we couldn t order dessert, but hopefully next time we can try a few more items on the menu. Our server Connor, was so attentive and always there when you needed him. Thanks Bâton Rouge for a wonderful evening.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We went there on a Monday night because we couldnt find anything close to us downtown that was open. Very average place. I wont go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good service and food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fresh, tasty food with good service. Reasonable prices and frequent promos.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place to go for dinner, the food was amazing and the service was top notch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food a beautiful spot to go parking a little bit hard for but other than that amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I really enjoy the dishes and the environment, it was simply perfect for our date...

December 22, 2023

10 people and not a single person enjoyed their meal

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Kid-friendliness: My sons got the hamburger meal and chicken tenders they were big sizes ! 2 thumbs up from them ! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The Jalapeno Melt burger at Bâton Rouge is a must-try! The burger is perfectly cooked and the combination of jalapeno and melted cheese gives it a delicious kick. Overall, Bâton Rouge is a fantastic restaurant with great food and service. Highly recommended!

★★
December 22, 2023

Food was cold and there was a mouse running around our table upstairs

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

love the building I think it withstood the Halifax Explosion

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service and atmosphere. Their food is not too bad. We had their burger and it was awesome.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Server was incredible. She brought water constantly we kept her busy!! Checked in so many times, to make sure everything was great. The food . Wow! We had chicken, steak, ribs, appetizers, soup . Everything was outstanding!! 100% recommend and would definitely come back!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

They said ghosts make the lights flash! Food was good, drinks were good, severs were friendly Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

everyones meal was good. The atmosphere was great and staff friendly. Very busy at lunch. Been 3 times since my initial review. I had the prime rib and was excellent.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Friendly staff and good food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Exceptional food, service, and energy. A little piece of nostalgia parked in the downtown core. Couldnt be happier with the experience. Great food, laughs and wine. Presentation, hosting and waitstaff were impeccable. Absolutely would return without reservation. Thank you for the wonderful experience and for catering to our requests :) Vegetarian options: Vegetables were fresh, crisp and julienned perfectly :)

December 22, 2023

My birthday dinner. PROS 1. My reservation was accounted for and my table of 8 was ready upon arrival. 2. Staff was polite 3. Drink ( sangria - pitcher) was good. 4. Most amazing Ceaser salad ever - overly tangy though. 5. My partner and I ordered take out (rib & shrimp with mash potatoes) from them and loved it, that s why I decided to go with them for my birthday. CONS 1. Mice running around the dining area, we had to stomp and make a sound so it ran away from our table but it went by the other guests table. 1. Road Construction going on, no fault of theirs but it s a little hassle to get to and to find close parking. 2. The building is old, not much ambiance, natural lighting and the chairs are old, hard, and tough. 3. The shrimp tempura appetizer was covered with batter and was so oily I had to send it back to the kitchen, it s like a burst of oil in your mouth with each bite. 4. After placing orders and receiving the items, the waitress doesn t check to see if all is well with the food etc She only returns between meals when table is to be cleared. 5. Their steak was super salty, no other seasoning, just pure salt! No pepper on the table and none offered. The mash potato skillet was also salty and is really awful, its covered with a bed of thick cheddar cheese that s really not good. 6. It was 2 of us at the table s birthday and they gave us this dried out strawberry short cake that seems like it came off the shelf at a gas station. We threw it out. 7. The prices are not cheap and I believe that the quantity, quality, experience & service was not worth the price. My partner and I bill was together, we added our mom to our bill so in total for the 3 of us, our bill was $275 excluding tips! So this experience cost us a minimum of $300 as I m not sure how much tips my partner added. Parking: No parking, only street parking, doesn t matter how far away the walk will be from the restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We come here every year to celebrate our birthdays. We have never been disappointed..

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I loved it! Great service Great atmosphere!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My husband and I ordered the Seafood Tower and we got the kids Rack of Ribs for our daughter. The lobster on the tower was great, but the shrimp and octopus were oddly cooked. I say that, since they appear to be grilled, but had none of that flavour. They were undercharred and the octopus was a tad over cooked. The bottom shelf of the tower was all fried - calamari, shrimp and fish. The battered fish were fantastic- perfectly done and still juicy inside. The shrimp still contained a lot of fryer oil inside - notnsure if temp was too low, or just not drained properly. Calimari was good. Service was lovely. Friendly staff and attentive - just understaffed. Poor server in our section was the only one running the entire bar side - bar and tables. They did everything they could and didnt miss getting us anything we wanted - it was just a tad slow. As for the atmosphere, I have no complaints! Great vibes, ambience and seating. Kid-friendliness: Had options of booster seats or high chairs. Colouring menu with crayons. Everyone was so friendly to our daughter that she was all smiles! Great portion for a kids size and good 5 items to choose from.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food!

★★
December 22, 2023

We were very disappointed at the heat of the 3 of 4 meals received. Flavorful but Cold. Ribs and Chicken and Shrimp. I spoke to the Male Greeter and explained the concern....nothing was done. Very disappointed for a $250 meal for 4 people. I will say the waitress was exceptional and funny.....not her fault at all. Blair Tobin

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service and atmosphere are great. I have yet to be disappointed by those things, however the food is hit and miss. The burgers and sandwiches have been good, but Im consistently disappointed in their other offerings.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food. Good service

December 22, 2023

Service was good. 3 out of four meals ordered by our group were awesome but the kicker was when we were done our meal, a mouse ran across the dining room floor. When we told one staff about the mouse, they did not appear surprised and then all other staff were pretty much avoiding us as we were leaving one staff apologized.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

On the 16 persons that were present, everyone found the food excellent nice service in a very beautiful place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lots of room and fast services, excellent ribs, we enjoyed our Dinner before going to Scotia Center for a concert.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

While a little pricy it is totally worth it. Great environment lovely food, Our servers were amazing! It was really busy when we went and our food took a while but thats what you get downtown Halifax on a Saturday. If the prices were lowerer I could see myself coming here very frequently

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best Steak I have ever had. Only drawback was it was very loud inside

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice atmosphere. I had a fantastic steak, cooked to perfection.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very beautiful and delicious food, great place for celebrating special events

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I love their menu, the ribs are the best in town

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Anytime Im in the downtown area, this is the place I usually go to for some great food, or to have a drink with friends in a clean, welcoming environment. Food is always great, and the service is even better! Great place to be when out, and reasonable prices with a 5 star feeling that anyone can go enjoy.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its was good, as usual. Though our server seemed distracted and having a difficult time juggling the 4 tables they were working. Also, not sure if the Cauliflower rice and fish I got was supposed to be warm/cold but it was good either way.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

I enjoy Baton Rouge. Their food is good and they are quick to serve you at lunchtime. I work just down the street, and its important to have a place that understands work lunch hours.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was delicious however would be nice if they cleaned the mouse droppings off the window sill. Next time ill sit elsewhere as i loved everthing else

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We were here for a celebratory dinner and were not disappointed! The appetizers were tasty (cauliflower wings, caesar salad) and the ribs and chicken, shrimps and kids pasta dishes were superb. The server was attentive and professional, and the orders arrived in good time. The chocolate cake was a hit! The architecture of the building was steeped in history, adding to the experience. Very enjoyable!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food at a great place just off of the harbor front in downtown Halifax! Amazing!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very similar to a Keg restaurant.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had the Baton rouge burger (without lettus and tomato) which was quite good, the pricing is appropriate, not too high or of great value. My friends had the club sandwich and sirloin steak. I was given the opportunity to taste the steak and it was cooked perfectly at medium rare with a nice taste to it, however it was missing that extra flavour to really make it perfect. This night came together rather last minute as we booked the table within two hours of our call. Thankfully, despite arriving half an hour early, we were seated relatively quickly without issue and the service was great. I would definitely re-visit in the future and perhaps try something new to further develop my opinion of this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It was beautiful inside and the service is amazing Parking: There wasnt very many parking space cause they are mostly taken up lol Food : 5/5 |

★★
December 22, 2023

The place is over run with fruit flys. Food was decent. Service staff was amicable. Wheelchair accessibility: Bathroom is down 14 stairs

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Was disappointed in the food it really wasnt as good as I thought it was going to be for me all the advertisements I heard I would not recommend the ribs again

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Mix of some seafood , steak, and ribs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place, food and staff. I Had the Louisiana Chicken Salad. Large and delicious. My server, Sarah, was amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Generous and tasty portions

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had such a lovely meal at Baton Rouge, service was fantastic. If you want tasty food this is the place to visit. Gen was wonderful

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We were a party of 3, we all ordered our steaks medium well. 2 of our steaks were burnt, literally black on the botom and edges.We were surprised considering their was only a total of 10 persons at the restaurant, some on the patio outside and 2 at the bar. It was approximately 2 in the afternoon when we placed our order. The waitress was very apologetic and advised us when she told the chef he threw a hissy fit. My steak was a little over cooked but I was hungry so I ate it anyways. However the 2 people with me asked for the cheque, they did not touch a thing on their plates. They did not charge them for their orders. A few minutes later, We ended up at a restaurant called the Chop. They ordered steak and everything was cooked too perfection. Excellent steak, I wish I could have eaten their.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful setting in an old building, however there is a smell of old musty water but that could have been because of how humid the weather was. Otherwise its a fantastic place to enjoy a birthday dinner with your significant other. Appetizers of crab stuffed mushrooms and calamari are recommended. We both had the strip loin steak dinners with skillet mushrooms followed by a slice of absolutely delicious carrot cake. Would definitely recommend the Compass rose wine as its a locally sourced winery. Over all a great experience at the old historic restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Came here for my roommates birthday, we were immediately acknowledged and treated well the entire time. Shoutout to rishi for expertly helping us navigate the menus and drink and a killer recommendation for the deserts! Would recommend!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is one of the best club sandwich s I had in a long time. Great atmosphere and service. Will be putting this restaurant on the radar for anyone visiting the downtown Halifax area.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Saw this location when walking and decided to give it a try. They have quite a varied menu with multiple options including non seafood related. I had them substitute some items so I could better manage my dietary restrictions and they were more than happy to accommodate that for me. The food was tasty- but the side dish of scallops and shrimp I ordered was not. It was doused in pesto and it was too strong. However the chicken dish and tomato appy we shared was definitely worth it. Large portion of chicken provided which made me happy. Service staff was very friendly and lovely to chat with. The atmosphere was pretty nice, it was upscale but also had some sea vibes. Not sure if you need a reservation to come normally but we didn t and it went fine. Would be okay to recommend but I personally would probably try somewhere else next time since I ve already been here. Parking: You need to park elsewhere and walk. There are two parking garages near by.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A dozen of my colleagues and I had a lovely evening supper there. The beverages , food and service were all top notch! Richi was our server and he did a wonderful job with his service. I had the Calamari and the Lotus Bowl with Lobster. It was phenominal! I would 100% order it again. I order Calamari and make my own regularly at other restaurants, but this was the best I have ever had. 10 out of 10 for that dish, for sure! Every person loved their food !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place is classic in Halifax near the waterfront area. They have a good choice of food on the menu. The staff is professional and friendly. It is better to have a reservation, especially in the peaks, a good place for special occasions and groups of medium-sized

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Tourist trap, go support a locally owned independent restaurant instead! You ll be glad you did. We ordered the Spinach Dip and it was SO bad we decided not to order more food. It tasted like it came from a Campbell s soup can and they heated it up with unsalted tortilla chips. Awful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

For all the times I stay in Halifax and this is the first time here .shame on me. I promise to be better. Had a craving for steak and I can tell you, it was satisfied tonight! From the moment I walked in and was greeted and seated, I knew it was going to be a great dinner. My server Sara was amazing. She is on top of her game. Watched her run around serving the entire bar area drinks and food and not missing a beat. Lots of happy people enjoying the food and drinks. My steak ..okay so I do steak. I make a mean steak. Well so does Anthony! I wasn t in the mood for the 14oz Ribeye so I asked for a cut of the Prime Rib to be grilled based on a recommendation from Sara. BOOM! Was so good. My Gin and Tonic was super tasty and made the way I love it. Cucumber with Hendricks and quality tonic. Highly recommend. I ll be back! So I was back and I met Gen . What a colourful addition to great meal. If you have the appetite for Dinner and a Show then please ask for Gen to host your meal. Ask her for the special Gen and Tonic .

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I ordered the Santa Fe chicken, found a black hair in the chicken, so disgusting My husband ordered a full rack ribs with Cesar salad. Salad barely had sauce & ribs way over cooked, burnt and dry. The manager came over bc of the hair... apologized and said they wear hair nets but cant catch all the hairs! Obviously my meal was comped and we were given a gift certificate to come back. We will likely give it away. Altogether terrible experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice )

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice abiance. Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent service, food was delivered quite quickly. Was really a quiet evening.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was generally good, but we found it a bit expensive and the service acceptable. Not much to say.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Loved this restaurant! The ambience was nice, the food was great, and the service was good too! Just wish there was more vegetables offered as I am a veggie lover when it comes to steak and potatoes lol but thats just preference. Still an overall great restaurant, and the steak was probably the most tender Ive ever had.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and was a great stop before a concert at the casino.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service was fast and friendly! Nice decor! Appetizers and Entrees were delicious (Tempura shrimp and salmon/loaded baked potato)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was delicious. The ambience of the restaurant was great with good music that wasnt so loud.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food was delicious, the atmosphere is wonderful. The server was amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I want to thank you. Today I celebrated my birthday with my colleagues. All the food was very tasty, all the drinks were excellent, the service was excellent. The atmosphere is incredible. I highly recommend you all. Thanks for the birthday wishes. Your cake is the best Ive had in Halifax. It was very nice. I will definitely come to you more often and invite friends.

December 22, 2023

Seafood pasta under cooked, shrimp and scallops both. Ribs were served cold.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Loved the Buffalo Cauliflower Salad. OPEN during the road construction! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic service and great food. A nice warm atmosphere in the perfect location. It was a great venue for a party

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Im going to round up my rating, where I feel like it was more than 4.5, but the experience was too good to give it a 4. I felt the main dishes were fantastic, great portions and excellent flavor. Theres a good variety of options, especially for its location. The atmosphere is very cozy and intimate, great for a date night. Service was good, not great, but still enjoyable. My .5 knock would be with pricing on appetizers and desserts.. which I felt was a bit high relative to the portion. But the quality and taste was fantastic, which influenced my round up.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very friendly staff. They were very kind and speedy. You can tell theres a good staff environment based on all interactions I had seen. Food doesnt take too long at all. Only gave four stars for the food because of the tenders. It was like 70-80 percent bread. My fiance is a huge bread person and didnt really care for it. It was kind of like the carnival fried food bread, where its a little hard and crispy. All of them are like that, so its only 4 stars because of preference, they did nothing wrong. The potato soup is absolutely amazing. 20/10. They have pineapple juice and I saw that as a huge plus. It tasted amazing too. Their fries were so good. Almost like McDonalds fries, but imagine a homemade healthier version. The bathroom was down the stairs, which I loved. I liked it being separate from the eating areas. We sat at a table near the door, so every time it opened it was cold, but it wasnt terrible. Overall, the restaurant was very nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place was great. The food was great. Service was great. Kinda pricey but that is the norm now.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Solid 4. Great food, friendly staff. Nice assortment of different drinks. Definitely recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We just had our hockey Christmas dinner at the Halifax location. Our servers Sarah, Janessa, and Kiersten were absolutely amazing and attentive with our group of 60. The service and food were outstanding. Thank you so much for making our evening memorable. I highly recommend this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place. And great value for your meal.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had a very large group here for dinner before a Mooseheads game, and the staff and food were awesome!!

December 22, 2022

This was the worst delivery meal I ever received. Food was ice cold, the chicken was noticeably cooked in grease used for fish (tasted like fish), spinach dip looked like it was sitting out for hours and the drinks were not included. Additionally, no utensils, napkins, or any extras were included even though the instructions noted us as being in the hospital. Safe to say I will never eat at Baton Rouge again after this. Utter waste of $110.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice steak, great veggies.