Baie Rouge

I consider myself a foodie. I’m not picky, I’ll eat anything except mayo. (sorry you mayo freaks, I hate the stuff) I like gourmet food all the way down to a good hot dog. If it’s good I’ll eat it. There is one food that I find to be the most overrated thing in the world and that is fresh cut french fries. 95% of them are worse that McDonald’s preservative infested, strage yellow, frozen crispy fries. Baie Rouge’s fries are no different.
I started off my review with this little rant because I came to Baie Rouge and 1 reason only, the infamous Brie fries. The fries were fresh cut and were soggy and that dark brown burnt looking color. They came in a huge bowl covered in a brie cheese sauce. The sauce was yummy but very very rich. It made it hard to eat a whole bunch of them. The lady friend and I shared and there were plenty of them. For being a somewhat signature dish, I was left underwhelmed.
I ordered the ham hash for an entrée (lunch time) and this was really good. I make this at home a lot but this was waaaaay better. It’s the usual ham, home fried potatoes, bell peppers, shrooms and 2 eggs over easy. These eggs were perfectly cooked with the proper amount of goey yolk once you cut the eggs.
This place is a solid sandwhich style café that is worthy of a stop if browsing along Magazine but it’s not a destination type of restaurant to go out of your way for.

Charming place, and our waitress was very nice, helpful, and knowledgable. Small menu, but huge flavors and large portions! I shared the Brie fries with my dad and they were fantastic — way too tasty for my own good (could not stop eating them). Fries were a bit soggy when they came out, but that was probably the fault of the copious amount of yummy cheese. The Baie burger was huge and very tasty. I disagree with the other reviewer that said the variety of elements left them confused — every element worked perfectly together, and it was probably the best burger I’ve ever had. Even the coleslaw is good — more European style than most you’ll find, it had a great tang and not too much sauce, which was perfect. Will be back for dinner, as the paella and chorizo dishes looks very good. Desserts and coffee too!

That burger was so awesome. It had a lot going on at once, but it tasted so good. It’s very large, so I only ate half and saved the rest. Yes, the brie fries are good, and if you want the burger and the brie fries you can get it with $ 2 upcharge instead of buying fries as an appetizer.
The reason why I’m giving it 3 stars was because the service was lacking. Service can make or break a place for me even if the food is great. Also, got a cup of their daily soup, and it was cold. I’ll def go back when I’m in town for that burger though.

once you walk in you can sit wherever you’d like. The service was okay! The food was also okay. I love the fries, they were so tasty and amazing. I wish they would have had a bigger menu since I went for their breakfast/​brunch time. Overall to me, the food was fine. I loved the natural lighting inside of the restaurant! Also the TV’s to watch football and etc.

I’m actually kind of disappointed with Baie Rouge. Came this morning with a party of three. We stood cluelessly trying to figure out whether or not we should wait to be seated or to find a table and sit. The server at the bar who was also our server then told us to sit anywhere we like (whew, pressures over). I see alot of people rave about the Brie Fries — which I actually thought were delicious.
I ordered a salmon sandwich — and it was meh… I think in the pictures, our food looked great. but nonetheless, it tasted mediocre. I wont say that I wont return, because I most likely will — to see what the rest of their menus are about.

Brie fries were noms noms noms.
The beef cheek tacos were not the greatest. The meat was very dry, the toppings was just red cabbage and lettuce. No special sauce or anything spectacular.
The Baie Rouge burger was bursting with so many flavors I had no idea what to think. It was so salty! And then sweet! And then smoky! I had no idea what to think or feel because all I could do was taste all of these different flavors meshed into one item.
If a friend told me to go back I wouldn’t mind it, but it’s not a place I would crave again.

Seriously so delicious. Whoever thought of melting Brie and putting it on french fries is a god. We also got the Magazine Club and the Catch sandwich – both were the perfect combination of flavors. I will absolutely be back to try the Pork Debris and the burger! YUM!

Great place, great food, great service!
Called ahead to see if there was a wait since a Friday night just after 6. They offered to hold a table for us. Awesome! Table was labeled «reserved» for us when we arrived. :-)
Came here with our two young kids, who are selective eaters. Kitchen made them grilled cheese sandwiches from hamburger buns and cheese, even though not on the menu! They also served with a small side of fries, and charged low for what a kid’s meal would be at a comparable restaurant.
As for the food — oh, my! Brie fries were amazing! Husband got beef cheek tacos and they were eaten before I was half done. I ordered the burger, and it was amazing! Ordered it cooked med, and I don’t recall much pink, but the flavors were amazing!
Our server was great with us, and asked before refilling the kids’ cups, which we really appreciated since we do water after their first «special» drink (was apple juice for one and root beer for the other).
Atmosphere is friendly and casual. We will def be back! Thanks for a great night out!

Bourbon Street? No.
Canal Street? Nope
Esplanade Street? Naw
Tchopotulis Street? Negative
Magazine Street is where it’s at y’all. The best, the one… and only street to visit in New Orleans if you only have time for one street. Magazine Street houses countless restaurants, shops, people watching, lovely homes, bed and breakfasts, bars… just everything. So much of what makes New Orleans awesome is found on this street. You are doing Nola wrong if you come here and only visit the French Quarter.
Baie Rouge is a wonderful little café on Magazine Street. It’s pretty and sunny. The service is friendly and unpretentious. The affordable food is wonderful. I tried the infamous Brie fries. And died. They are wayyyyy good. The BLT with the grilled Roma tomatoes and arugula? Can I just say right now that I’ve never had a better BLT. EVER.
I didn’t care much for the coleslaw. It was strange. Sans mayo and weirdly spiced. I’m, however, used to normal (non fancy pants) coleslaw. So get the fries if you’re like me.
Come to Nola. Go to Magazine Street. Put Baie Rouge at the top of your must try’s.

After living in Philly for five years I have a soft spot in my heart (and a soft belly) for cheese fries. Cheap, gross delicious cheese fries. My roommate knew of this and he suggested that we hit up Baie Rouge for their legendary brie cheese fries.
At first I balked at the nine dollar price tag, but once this mammoth sized gooey confection of awesomeness was placed before us, I as totally down to clown. Two grown adults and one chihuahua were needed to finish the one serving and i have returned a few times to revel in this cheesy goodness.(If you are a fromaggiophile like me, ask for extra cheese. YUM).
Two nights ago I got to try the grilled shrimp risotto and the duck ragu basically made the razor blades fall out of mah damn mouth. Sooooo good.
There is an open kitchen, which I LURRRV, and Mike the chef is super friendly.
The happy hour specials could be better I think, since the drinks are sort of small… Sit inside if you can, the ambience is super chill and relaxing and you can easily peep what everyone else is eating to get a good idea of what you want.
Baie Rouge is a great spot for a casual dinner party where even the pickiest of eaters will find something that they find delicious. Now I’m hungry. CHEEEESE FRIESSSSSS.

Excellent restaurant! Honestly one of my favorites in New Orleans and that’s only after two visits. Forgot to write a review on my first, but my second was on yesterday and it’s time to give these good folks their due justice.
I strolled on in here while running some errands on Mag, about an hour before they closed so the place was empty. I was literally the only customer in there. Personally, i love it when i have a spot all to myself, uninterrupted service, and i got just that.
I did not catch my server’s name but she was super nice, knowledgable of the menu and was able to answer all questions that i had (which was none) :).
SO…i started off with the bacon & brie bread pudding and i was just totally unprepared for the masterpiece that was presented to me. To say those guys in that kitchen ‘put their foot in it’ would be an understatement. They all got in that pot and had a dance party! Slammin’ good job!
I then had a Baie Burger with fries and it was also every bit of excellence that one could ask for between two buns.
I don’t venture from Mid City much but this place has a gravitational pull on me. Do yourself a favor and stop in here and pick something, anything. Pick a picture from Unilocal!Or just eenie meenie miney mo it.
You’re welcome.

Baie Rouge is a great place for either lunch or dinner. Enjoy seating inside or outside.
My review and stars are given mainly to the BRIE FRIES! Get the brie fries. It’s only bible to get the brie fries while you’re at Baie Rouge. Creamy, melty brie cheese over a bed of skinny fries. Can’t get over how delicious it was!
I can’t recall the names of the entrees we ordered, but my friend and I shared the burger and the duck. Which was pretty good as well. I can’t say much about it because I actually can’t remember…
All I’m left with are the sweet, delectable memories of brie fries.

I’m glad this is Unilocal where I can explain the 3 star review instead of just tossing on 3 stars and letting it float into the internet, leaving people to wonder if that’s «3 stars, pretty good» or «3 stars, borderline terrible.» In this case, it’s «3 stars, don’t go out of your way.»
I absolutely love everything about this space. There is something organic and beautiful about the flow, the art, the echos. Just stellar. I wanted to move into that little nook at the back of the bar, across from the kitchen. So this soaring, graceful, earthy space that resonates with my deepest heart also makes food. It has a menu and the primary purpose seems to be a food sale operation.
Which is where things come unraveled. The menu is small, which is great. It makes me think that the kitchen is focused and only making things that they really excel at, you know? One of my friends commented on my check-​in recommending a specific dish, and just about every other review recommends that dish. But a menu shouldn’t be limited to just one dish, especially if that is an appetizer. There should be a few stellar dishes spread across the menu, but I have yet to see evidence of that.
I actually came in because of the menu board specials as I walked by. The ham and cheese croissant was calling my name because I thought it would be thinly sliced ham with melted cheddar cheese on a buttery croissant. Instead, it was thick ham slices, no cheese that I could discern, some very nice arugula, a hot tomato, and something that did not resemble a croissant for $ 9.50. I was underwhelmed, but I may have chosen poorly. The slaw is not the stand-​out side that the servers seemed to recommend it as.
The service kind of resembled good cop/​bad cop. My server was short and bored, but the other server was chatty and inappropriately interested in me. I would have liked a warmer reception from my server and less chatter from the other server to strike that balance better.
Would I go back? I don’t know. It seemed pricey for quite average food. At least they serve booze now?
Accessibility notes: door opens in. Restrooms are accessible. No Braille menu or signage. Tables are well-​spaced and easily moveable for mobility devices. Hard floors. High bar. Can get loud at peak hours.

My girlfriend and I met some friends for Sunday brunch. It was fantastic! I had the shrimp and grits. The shrimp were delicious, the asiago grits were perfectly creamy, and the meuniere sauce brought it all together just right. My girlfriend got the duck and waffles. The duck was perfectly crispy and seasoned well. The waffles were fluffy on the inside and toasted on the outside. And the warm pecan sauce was heavenly! We also got some bacon fritters to start, and those did not disappoint.
All in all, we will definitely be back!

We kind of stumbled upon Baie Rouge while walking on Magazine Street and wanted to grab a quick lunch. It’s actually quite spacious inside, lots of seating. The service was quick and friendly and the prices were quite reasonable.
We decided to go with the pulled pork sandwich with fries and pecan pie cheesecake. The pulled pork sandwich was just massive — if they wanted to fit more pulled pork into that bun, they couldn’t have. It was dripping with jus. The pecan pie was outstanding. I’m really glad I got it as it was the special of the day and it just satisfied my sugar craving. The caramel sauce and caramelized pecans were a nice addition as well. The cappuccino was also quite good. Good lunch spot for sure.

Let’s put this under the «I Will Come Back Because I Think I Might Have A Better Experience» category.
I came in with two out of town friends for Sunday Brunch at 11:40ish and the place was packed. By 12:15 they had locked the door because they were out of food. Everyone was running around like madwomen; assuming they were not prepared for this? So service was rough but there were some nice apologies.
I ordered the Farm Sandwich — you can check out my pic: Croissant (HUGE) with egg (prepared to order, I went with poached) with tomato, house bacon and gruyère cheese. I loved the size of the sammy, the bacon wasn’t anything special, and it all needed a little flare. Maybe some Crystal? I couldn’t get a servers attention though. Also, I hate to be the debbie downer, and I know my pic doesn’t show it well enough, but my fries were AWWWWFUL. SOOOO burnt. Inedible. And I have never not finished an order of fries in my ENTIRE life. However, my friends had edible, good looking fries so I know mine just got messed up. Or maybe it’s one of those situations where one jerk orders «crispy» fries and then other people end up with some of that order; ugh. I shouldn’t hate the player on that one…
One friend liked her Smoked Salmon Sandwich and I apologize for not even remembering what my other friend ordered; I just remember a fruit cup.
So… I’ll be back and fingers crossed this was just a rare exception.

Baie Rouge has been an elusive lunch for me, but I finally got to try it today! The space is lovely and huge. You can either chill and enjoy coffee or opt to dine in. The lady server was super sweet and helpful with our selections of teas. I had the Mighty Tea Tropical Green Tea; a huge step up from the lame Green Tea I’ve been drinking at home for the last week since I’ve been sick. Next time I’ll ask for some honey to sweeten it up.
We ordered the Brie Fries, of course, ’cause that’s what you got to do. Two of us only made it through half of these fries. I made it through the other half during this review, couldn’t even reheat them I chowed down so fast. A serious helping of creamy, cheesy deliciousness on crispy skinny little fries. Lerved it.
I really should’ve gotten a little crazier with my order but went with the Magazine Club*. I’m a saucy person, so I could’ve had a bit more Dijon and garlic aioli. The bacon was perfectly cooked, and I filled up on half the sandwich. You can get fries or cole slaw with your sandwich, and I opted for the cole slaw which was great; definitely homemade and more dijon mustard than creamy mayo style.
My buddy demolished her Fried Green Tomato & Mozzarella Napoleon. It was beautiful. It was there, and then it was gone. She might’ve licked the plate ’cause all the pretty sauces were gone when I looked at her plate… everything was gone.
I will definitely be heading back, to try the coffee and chow some mo’!
*Magazine Club: Smoked turkey, applewood smoked bacon, arugula, tomato, gruyère, Dijon and garlic aioli, on sourdough
*Fried Green Tomato & Mozzarella Napoleon: With basil aioli, pickled cucumber and balsamic syrup

Recommend the fries. They are so FRIGGIN GOOD.
The burger was pretty good too. Huge, just have to remember this is on the list of places for good burgers.
Didn’t try anything else but will plan on coming back again for that huge bowl of fries and probably brunch cause the pics look good.

Baie Rouge is the best brand new restaurant I have ever tried.
I cannot even begin to imagine how difficult it must be to open a new restaurant. Often times new places need a few months to get to the point that I would consider them up to par. Baie Rouge has completely changed that opinion. Despite being open less than a month, this restaurant is unbelievably good.
The restaurant has a cool, funky vibe. Besides the large dining area, there is a long bar against the wall, and there is even an area with couches and a coffee table. I would imagine that area would be good for a small group of friends to eat, talk and relax. I liked that the main dining area tables were well spaced and not so close to each other that you have no privacy.
The service was excellent. Our server was friendly, attentive and really made us feel welcome. Besides being an awesome server, we learned that she too is a Unilocaler which made me like her even more.
The food was incredible. The brie pomme frites may be the best french fry dish I have ever had. What appeared to be hand cut frites were perfectly fried and topped by melted brie. I have no idea what else was on the fries, but they were really stellar. My entrée was the hanger steak. Hanger steak is not for everyone, and often can be tough if not prepared properly. This version was not only tender, but the taste was wonderful. I wish I were a trained food writer so I could accurately describe the flavor, but since I am not, I will just say it was awesome.
Another cool feature of Baie Rouge is that until they get their liquor license, there is no corkage fee and they are BYOB. If you want to bring in a nice bottle of wine or six pack of beer, they will be glad to open it and serve it to you.
Prices are very reasonable. I found them to be in line, or even cheaper than comparable restaurants.
Even though I am doing my best to keep trying new places, I think Baie Rouge will become one of my regular spots. If you are looking for a reasonably priced, great restaurant, give this place a try. You will not be disappointed.

Whenever a place has just opened, I am always hesitant to give it a shot. There are usually kinks to be worked out and everyone is just getting the hang of the restaurant biz.
Baie Rouge is the exception to that rule. When we went in, we were told we could sit anywhere, so we did. The dining room is huge and has a separate sitting area with sofas, if you just want to go in, order an app and relax with friends. Baie Rouge has applied for their liquor license and is waiting for it to come through, so it is BYOB (for now) but they are happy to open your wine for you.
All kind of things on the menu from soup and salad to steak. For our appetizer we decided on the pomme frites topped with Brie. I thought this was going to be typical fries with some Brie sprinkled on them. Boy was I wrong! The cheese was melted onto thin cut fries and there also seemed to be some kind of sauce in there too. It was ridiculously good. I love fancy pants cheese fries!
For my meal I decided on the Magazine Club with a side of cole slaw. The sandwich came on bread that was toasted to perfection with delicious ham and bacon making up the sandwich itself. It was so good! Check out my picture of it. Doesn’t that look amazing? I loved that the cole slaw was kind of different. It didn’t have any mayo in it, which was a different experience for me, but I liked it because it felt like a healthy little salad treat. I know that sounds odd, but it worked.
Our waitress, Jordan, was super attentive and friendly and made the experience perfect. I will absolutely be returning to Baie Rouge. Great food that isn’t too expensive is always my idea of a good time!