The best restaurants in Lake Charles

BBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.

1736 W Prien Lake Rd

Upscale steakhouse serving meat & seafood with classic salads & side dishes.

2550 Golden Nugget Blvd

Casual spot for made-to-order cheeseburger sliders, waffle fries, and shakes in a shopping center.

135 W McNeese St

Casual place offering a large range of sushi options with a few Mongolian dishes such as noodle bowls.

4517 Nelson Rd

Fast-food chain specializing in fried & roasted chicken, catfish & Southern-style sides.

3048 Gerstner Memorial Dr

Italian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.

3533 Ryan St

Unpretentious restaurant featuring hibachi tables & Japanese dishes in a modest atmosphere.

2610 Dillard Lp

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

4740 Nelson Rd

Modern American steakhouse at L'Auberge Casino Resort with an extensive wine list and a cozy atmosphere.

777 Ave L'Auberge

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

4443 Nelson Rd

Elegant cottage is a rustic destination for fine Louisiana-French dining with Mediterranean accents.

815 W Bayou Pines Dr

Unpretentious diner serving breakfast & American staples in an old-timey setting.

240 E Prien Lake Rd

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

2669 Derek Dr #700

Barbecue joint serving classics such as brisket, ribs, and pulled pork amid a relaxed vibe.

915 Sampson St (Westlake)

Relaxed chain serving a menu of breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful setting.

4058 Ryan St

Casual, family-run eatery offering chicken and seafood dishes (including New Orleans-style), plus burgers and beer.

1600 W McNeese St # A

Classic Vietnamese soups, noodles & fried rice in a simple counter-service setup with booth seating.

4415 Nelson Rd

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

2950 Ryan St Ste B

Resort-based option for Asian fusion & Vietnamese eats including pho in stylish surroundings.

777 Ave L'Auberge

This game-day bar serves burgers & fried fare, plus local beers & party platters for big groups.

5313 Common St

Rustic Italian fare, including pizza, is served in this cozy trattoria at the Golden Nugget casino.

2550 Golden Nugget Blvd

Casual barbecue restaurant (including brisket, ribs and pulled pork) also serving burgers, sandwiches and macaroni cheese.

4800 Nelson Rd

Low country boil and other seafood dishes served in a casual restaurant with a bar.

339 W Prien Lake Rd #400

Big, bustling fish house providing Cajun seafood in casual quarters with a nautical theme.

1004 N Lakeshore Dr

Sushi, sashimi and hibachi dishes in small surroundings with friendly staff.

1355 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy #325 (Moss Bluff)

New Orleans-inspired po' boy deli serving a specialty sandwich with crawfish, shrimp, and boudin, plus beer, and wine.

345 Broad St

Casual restaurant known for its spicy chicken sandwiches, tenders, and other comfort food.

2211b Ryan St

Easygoing bar & eatery furnishes California-accented Louisiana eats & hosts frequent live music.

719 Ryan St

Casual eatery dishing up Latin American staples like skirt steak and empanadas, plus mojitos and beers.

710 Dr Michael Debakey Dr

Casual place for burgers also serving up wings and shakes.

2550 Golden Nugget Blvd

Old-school lunchtime staple known for hearty burgers, fries & oversized onion rings.

2001 Oak Park Blvd

Family-friendly restaurant serving a variety of stuffed burgers, sides like sweet potato fries, and shakes.

4453 Nelson Rd

Casino eatery for Cajun specialties and Southern eats like gumbo and seafood pasta in a casual place.

777 Ave L'Auberge

BBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.

227 US-171