Baton Rouge-based eatery Bistro Byronz will shine in the spotlight on the Feb. 26 episode of Food Network’s “Burgers, Brew and ‘Que.”
The restaurant, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, prides itself on serving traditional bistro fare with a southern twist by combining a variety of French flavors and Louisiana spices.
“Burgers, Brew and ‘Que” follows Chef and Food Network regular Michael Symon on a summer road trip to taste the best burgers, beer and BBQ the country has to offer.
“[Symon] was an absolute pleasure to work with,” Bistro Byronz co-owner Emelie Alton said. “He’s just a great personality, and he showed a real interest in hearing how the restaurant started and talking to the guests about what they like about the place.”
The episode, titled “Decadent Regional Dishes,” was filmed in late December.
It highlights two of the bistro’s signature dishes: the Croque Madame burger and the Poisson Acadiana.
The Croque Madame is a turkey burger topped with Canadian bacon and a poached egg, and the Poisson Acadiana is a thin cut fried catfish topped with crawfish étouffée.
Some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes include its Pot Roast Creole, Chicken Paillard and the trademark Big Byronz Burger, Alton said.
“When we opened the restaurant, we set out not only to have good food at an affordable price, but also to establish an atmosphere where folks can feel comfortable,” she said.
Bistro Byronz is the third Baton Rouge restaurant to be featured on “Burgers, Brew and ‘Que.” Previously, the show featured City Pork and The Rum House.
When people think of Louisiana-inspired food, most people will immediately think of New Orleans. Alton said she appreciates “Burgers, Brew and ‘Que” giving recognition to areas outside of the Crescent City.
“I think folks are finally figuring out that Louisiana’s culinary themes stretch beyond New Orleans,” she said.
Bistro Byronz is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. On Sunday afternoons, they open for brunch.
There are currently four Bistro Byronz locations: two in Baton Rouge, one in Shreveport and one in Mandeville. The original mid-city Baton Rouge restaurant is located on Government St. and the second in Willow Grove on Village Plaza Court.
“We’ve been here for 10 years, and we continue to find that people don’t really know who and what we are,” Alton said. “We’re a neighborhood bistro, which, by definition, is an unpretentious restaurant with good food, good prices and good company. For the LSU population, it’s an excellent fit.”

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Bistro Byronz on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 in Government Street.