Baton Rouge Restaurant Week | Day 3: Juban's

There are too many good things I have to say about this magnificent place. First off their food did not disappoint. They created a menu just for restaurant week which is pretty neat. The exclusive menu items we ordered that they do not regularly offer are the pork belly and bacon wrapped tenderloins. If you are familiar with heo quay, a roasted pig Vietnamese dish, the pork belly tastes just like it and it is absolutely delectable and definitely a must try! The meal from start to finish did not disappoint. Their portion size for restaurant week is fairly generous and truthfully if we tried this place on the first day we would have been severely disappointed. 

Juban's is the perfect for date night and also if you're rolling solo. Interestingly it's not uncommon to see that at Juban's, so go ahead and treat yourself to a lovely dinner for one. Everything was spot on from interior and exterior design, service, and food.

Price: $$$

Food: 8.5/10

Overall experience: 9/10

Foris Vineyards Moscato 2012: Oregon

First Course: Shrimp Cocktail

First Course: Pork Belly with a Red Pepper Glaze

Second Course: Braised Brisket

Second Course: Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloins

Third Course: New York Cheesecake

Third Course; Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce

Baton Rouge Restaurant Week | Day 2: Camelot Club

An exclusive members only restaurant opens to the public for the first time for Baton Rouge restaurant week. Located on the 21st floor of the Chase tower, Camelot Club provides a rich, panoramic view of downtown Baton Rouge.  Though the view was a plus, I have to say the interior was outdated and needless to say, did not match up to the upscale menu they offer. The service was nothing less than incredible from beginning to end. We are so glad to have had the pleasure to experience the incomparable experience that no fine dining in Baton Rouge can measure up to. 

Getting down to food, the first course set a high standard for the next two courses.  We were sadly let down by the bland pasta and the beef tenderloin was a tad dry.  The dessert was sub-par and the brownie did not taste like a brownie at all with the hard texture. The flavor was just not there.  

Price: $$$

Food: 5/10

Overall experience: 8/10

First Course: Left: Crab and Brie Soup
Right: Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

Second Course: Pesto Shrimp Linguine

Second Course: Grilled beef tenderloin filet with grilled asparagus

Third Course: Brownie sundae with vanilla ice cream

Third Course: New York style cheesecake topped with mixed berries

Baton Rouge Restaurant Week | Day 1: Galatoire's Bistro

Cozy ambiance with an all around New Orleans feel.  Their outdoor patio is a fabulous setting to dine if weather permits.  We came with high expectations for the food, however we were let down with the mediocre menu they had available for restaurant week.

Price: $$$

Food: 4/10

Overall experience: 6/10

First Course: House cured duck breast

Second Course: Grilled beef tenderloin with bearnaise sauce

Third Course: Banana bread pudding