Downtown Baton Rouge has had its ups and downs when it comes to restaurant options. This year has seen a few closures. There have also been a few noteworthy openings, like Cecelia. The Creole bistro moved into the old Restaurant IPO location on Third Street in April.
Our secret reviewer offers some hot takes on Cecelia’s menu, featuring everything from the Skillet Cornbread appetizer with a maple-bourbon glaze to the Snapper Meunière topped with buttery lump crab meat and bright capers.