Restaurants in Five Points
Rougarou
Rates above the average for restaurants near Five Points — one of 10 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Rougarou is a vibrant Southern restaurant known for its bold Creole flavors and exceptional cocktails, offering everything from perfectly executed seafood to creative vegetarian dishes in a welcoming, upscale-casual setting.
Every dish arrives packed with bright, complex flavors executed with precision, backed by attentive service and inventive cocktails that make it feel like a special occasion every time.
- ✓Remarkable martinis and creative cocktails crafted by knowledgeable bartenders
- ✓Consistently excellent execution across both meat and vegetarian dishes with bold, interesting flavors
- ✓Warm, genuinely welcoming service from staff who know the menu inside and out
- ✓Vibrant, classy decor that feels both comfortable and special
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
Hours
Monday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
People Order
- —blackened trout
- —catfish
- —crab dip
- —blue cheese tart
- —collard greens salad
- —creole tofu
- —chicken on a stick
- —grits and grillades
Things To Do Nearby
What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsLinda Lutkewitte
4 weeks ago
Second time I’ve been here and both times have been amazing. The martinis are remarkable. All of the food is very bright and interesting. I loved the pork shoulder and my husband loved the chicken. The crab dip was slappppinnnnnn. I will definitely be back 10/10
Hol Rob
3 weeks ago
Rougarou was absolutely amazing! From the moment we walked in, the service was outstanding and everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere had a great vibe, and you can tell they truly care about the overall experience. The food was absolutely delicious — every dish was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. We had the pleasure of chatting with the bartender, Jake, who was awesome and made the experience even better. I really wish I would’ve gotten our server’s name as well because he was amazing — extremely helpful, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Please do yourself a favor and check this place out — you will not be disappointed. This will definitely be in our regular rotation!
Ashwin “Ashwin” Ramdas
4 months ago
Absolutely stunning meal. Incredible flavors and value. The decor was so vibrant and welcoming while still being classy. Every dish was so flavorful. The collard greens salad was a standout. The creole tofu was super flavorful. I can only assume the meat dishes are good too but we did all veggie. Highly recommend for vegetarians or vegans.
Tamiko Sianen
5 months ago
Stumbled on Rougarou at 11pm on a Sunday night and was looking for places still open. SO worth it, this place has incredible southern comfort food and wonderful service. The blue cheese tart was my favourite, we had the catfish, chicken on a stick, grits and grillades and green beans - shared between 3 people total. Everything was good, I will definitely be back! In all honesty, I wanted to come back the next night to eat more it was that good.
Plan Your Evening
Dinner
Rougarou
Drinks
Welton Room cocktail + kitchen
★ 4.7
Stay
Queen Anne Urban Bed & Breakfast
★ 4.9
Hotels Nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rougarou worth it in Five Points?
Every dish arrives packed with bright, complex flavors executed with precision, backed by attentive service and inventive cocktails that make it feel like a special occasion every time. Known for: bold creole flavors, stellar service, worth the visit.
What should I order at Rougarou?
Popular choices at Rougarou include blackened trout, catfish, crab dip, blue cheese tart, collard greens salad, creole tofu, chicken on a stick, grits and grillades.
What do visitors love about Rougarou?
Remarkable martinis and creative cocktails crafted by knowledgeable bartenders Consistently excellent execution across both meat and vegetarian dishes with bold, interesting flavors Warm, genuinely welcoming service from staff who know the menu inside and out Vibrant, classy decor that feels both comfortable and special
How expensive is Rougarou?
Rougarou is on the pricier side, with a 4.9-star rating from 297 Google reviews.
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