Ah, yes, the iconic Sensation Salad.

"Invented" in Baton Rouge, the dish is said to have originated in the 1950s at Bob & Jake's, an upscale steakhouse owned by brother duo Bob and Jake Staples. The restaurant closed in the 1970s, but the Sensation Salad continued to be served at Jake Staple's solo restaurant, The Place, until its closure .

Despite the dressing's short list of ingredients — lemon, garlic, olive oil, Romano and Parmesan, vinegar — the salad bears much splendor for palates all over. It’s still on menus across the city.

So, what Baton Rouge restaurant makes the best Sensation Salad?

Our staff tried eight salads to see which we liked best: Jubans, Phil’s Oyster Bar, Rocca, Solou, Maxwell’s Market, Brew-Bacher’s Grill, Drusilla Seafood and Cecelia Creole Bistro.

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