Lagniappe is defined as "a little something extra." And that is exactly what you get with the Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant. This Baton Rouge favorite is bursting with flavorful food guaranteed to make your tastebuds dance. Here is what you need to know to convince you to give it a try.

Louisiana Lagniappe Details and History: Conveniently located at 9990 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Lagniappe is an award-winning restaurant serving up the region's best Cajun, Creole, and seafood. The restaurant originally opened in 1984 in Destin, Florida. After relocating to Baton Rouge in 1998, the owners made the move to reopen the restaurant in the capital city of Louisiana. Despite the change in location, the menu still reflects the commitment to prepare dishes made with the freshest ingredients. You will enjoy food that pays homage to the culinary greatness that has come out of this special region of the Gulf Coast.

Mouth-Watering Starters: Start your meal by trying the lagniappe crab cakes before moving on to the fried crab fingers or the boudin balls. Or go with a bowl of Louisiana seafood gumbo or corn and crab bisque to start your feast. Looking for something a little lighter? The unique roasted portobello salad has you covered.

The Main Event: You will not go hungry at Louisiana Lagniappe. Main entrees include the crevettes, featuring sauteed fish that is topped with grilled jumbo shrimp and finished with a garlic beurre blanc and hollandaise sauce. Or go with beef tenderloin served alongside yellow stone-ground grit cakes.

A variety of seafood specialties round out the selections. Options include the classic fried catfish, barbeque shrimp, and an array of fish selections. All of these entrees come with a house salad and a twice-baked stuffed potato.

Children's Menu: The restaurant also boasts a varied children's menu for the smallest diners in your party. Kids will delight in the fried popcorn shrimp, the kid-sized filet, or the chicken fingers.

Inner Circle: Once you taste the food at this local favorite, you are going to want to stay in the know about what will be featured on the menu next. By joining the Inner Circle, you will be the first to learn more about the daily specials so that you never miss your favorite rotating specials. By joining the Inner Circle, you will also be provided with the opportunity to voice your opinion about your favorite specials.

Want to give a shout-out to the shrimp and artichoke soup, the duck spring rolls, or the seafood lasagna? Now is your chance. Rotating dessert choices encompass delicious options such as the bananas foster bread pudding, the blueberry crumb cake, the pineapple upside-down cake, and more.

When looking for one of the best restaurants in Baton Rouge, look no farther than this local gem. You will not regret taking the time to indulge in the flavors of Louisiana Lagniappe.