Crawfish cornbread isn’t that uncommon, but it is one of those menu items that will make you do a double-take. The combination may seem strange, but trust us, it works. Every restaurant that makes this unique Louisiana delicacy has its own way of making it, and Capital City Grill is one of our favorites.

Tucked away in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge, Capital City Grill may look like your typical downtown building, but just on the other side of those glass windows, deliciousness awaits.

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The airy eatery has been a popular pit stop for lunch or dinner since it opened in 2005.

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If the weather allows, take advantage of its charming little courtyard and enjoy your meal outdoors.

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Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, visitors to Capital City Grill can indulge in everything from towers of seafood to hand-cut steaks.

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The menu features an assortment of Cajun, Creole, and American dishes, all made from scratch.

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While you’ll want to go straight to the entree section of the menu, go ahead and take a peek at the appetizer selection.

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From fried pickled okra to chicken and sausage gumbo, these folks to it all…but there’s one item, in particular, that’s a best-seller for a reason, and that’s the crawfish cornbread.

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This tasty creation starts with homemade cornbread and is topped with a hearty helping of crawfish étouffée.

Capital City Grill/Facebook The portion is very generous, so you could even make this a meal on its own if you don’t want to share it with the table (and we wouldn’t blame you).

And if you have a sweet tooth, you’ll want to ask about the dessert selection.

Capital City Grill/Facebook Capital City Grill makes everything in-house, including the desserts. Indulge in one of the sinfully delicious creations like homemade carrot cake, chocolate raspberry cheesecake, or bread puddings to end your meal.

For a full menu and hours of operation, check out the restaurant’s website and don’t forget to follow them on Facebook so you can see what the kitchen is cooking up.

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The portion is very generous, so you could even make this a meal on its own if you don’t want to share it with the table (and we wouldn’t blame you).

Capital City Grill makes everything in-house, including the desserts. Indulge in one of the sinfully delicious creations like homemade carrot cake, chocolate raspberry cheesecake, or bread puddings to end your meal.

Have you ever tried the crawfish cornbread from Capital City Grill? Let us know in the comments below!

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Address: 100 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, USA