This Restaurant Week, we’re continuing our DIGging through the Eat the Boot Facebook group to highlight the meals people are making time for and the experiences they’re genuinely excited to share. One post that stood out came from Casey Foreman, who made it clear that even with a limited Restaurant Week schedule, Cecelia was a must.

“Due to other obligations this Restaurant Week, the spots on our dance card are limited, but we could not go without visiting one of the most consistent experiences we have when dining out,” she shared. Consistency is exactly what Cecelia delivered throughout the night, from start to finish.

Before even diving into the official Restaurant Week courses, Casey noted a bonus appetizer round thanks to pork belly and andouille egg rolls, calling them a hit “every time.” It was a strong way to kick things off and set the tone for what followed.

For the appetizer round, Casey ordered the crab and brie soup alongside the roast duck Rangoon. The soup, she said, was “thick and rich and exactly what one needs on a cold night,” but it was the duck Rangoon that ultimately won her over, especially when paired with a Cabernet.

Entrées brought two very different but equally impressive plates to the table. The mahi mahi came topped with red pepper coulis, fried crawfish tails, and an étouffée-inspired risotto. Casey loved the combination, noting that the fish was cooked well and that she especially enjoyed “the sweet pepper coulis with the fried crawfish.”

The beef cheek, however, stole the show. “They will hand you a knife for the beef cheeks…you will not need it,” she wrote. Perfectly fork-tender, paired with carrot purée and arugula, it earned her top pick of the round.

Dessert wrapped things up on a nostalgic note. Casey shared that Cecelia “always has a dessert on their menu that evokes a feeling of nostalgia,” and the cereal milk pot de crème delivered just that. The upside-down pecan cake, finished with crunchy pecans and praline sauce, was equally memorable, earning both desserts high praise.

“If you still have a spot on your Restaurant Week agenda, consider a reservation at Cecelia,” Casey added — a sentiment echoed by many in the group.

This Restaurant Week feature was inspired by Casey Foreman’s post shared in the Eat the Boot Facebook group.