The best restaurants in Lake Charles
39 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsVic & Anthony's Steakhouse
RestaurantsWhen you want a proper splurge, Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse inside the Golden Nugget delivers USDA Prime Midwest grain-fed beef, luxe…
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
RestaurantsSmalls Sliders
RestaurantsCasual spot for made-to-order cheeseburger sliders, waffle fries, and shakes in a shopping center.
Smalls Sliders
RestaurantsMongolian Bowl & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsMongolian Bowl & Sushi Bar turns weeknights into craveable sushi runs with a big, fresh lineup and a few satisfying Mongolian noodle bowls…
Mongolian Bowl & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsGolden Chick
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried & roasted chicken, catfish & Southern-style sides.
Golden Chick
RestaurantsCicis Pizza Lake Charles
RestaurantsItalian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.
Cicis Pizza Lake Charles
RestaurantsBudatan Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsCraving sesame-soy comfort without the sink full of dishes? Budatan Asian Cuisine has your weeknight sorted with easy, click-and-done…
Budatan Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsKyoto Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsWhether you want a no-fuss dinner with some sizzle or a quick sushi fix at home this week, Kyoto Japanese Steak House delivers fresh rolls,…
Kyoto Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsEmber Grille & Wine Bar
RestaurantsEmber Grille & Wine Bar is the kind of modern steakhouse you save for nights that deserve a victory lap, with over 240 bottles in the…
Ember Grille & Wine Bar
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsLa Truffe Sauvage
RestaurantsFine Louisiana-French cooking with Mediterranean accents, prime beef and fresh seafood prepared with serious skill, and a wine list built…
La Truffe Sauvage
RestaurantsKD's Diner
RestaurantsKD's Diner has been Lake Charles' no nonsense breakfast and comfort food staple since 1992, voted Best Diner by Lagniappe Magazine. Swing…
KD's Diner
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsTokyo AYCE Sushi Hot Pot Lake Charles
RestaurantsWhen the sushi urge hits, Tokyo AYCE Sushi Hot Pot Lake Charles delivers all-you-can-eat rolls, hibachi favorites, and bubbling hot pot so…
Tokyo AYCE Sushi Hot Pot Lake Charles
RestaurantsCrying Eagle Brewing Company - Lakefront
RestaurantsLocals keep heading to Crying Eagle Brewing Company - Lakefront for Gulf-inspired dishes, house-brewed beers, and those sweeping waterfront…
Crying Eagle Brewing Company - Lakefront
RestaurantsJeanne's Bourbon Street BBQ
RestaurantsJeanne's Bourbon Street BBQ is Westlake's go-to for loaded nachos stacked with the good stuff, juicy smoked brisket, and prime rib that…
Jeanne's Bourbon Street BBQ
RestaurantsEggs Up Grill
RestaurantsRelaxed chain serving a menu of breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful setting.
Eggs Up Grill
RestaurantsPho World
RestaurantsWhen the day needs a reset, Pho World serves steaming bowls of classic pho, slurpable noodles, and wok-kissed fried rice in a simple…
Pho World
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsAsia
RestaurantsSet against a contemporary backdrop, Asia mixes sushi, Asian-fusion plates and authentic Vietnamese flavors, so you can slide from crispy…
Asia
RestaurantsThis game-day bar serves burgers & fried fare, plus local beers & party platters for big groups.
Grotto Ristorante
RestaurantsGrotto Ristorante is your excuse to skip cooking this week and sink into hand-prepared classics like Spaghetti Bolognese, crisp-thin or…
Grotto Ristorante
RestaurantsPaul's Rib Shack Barbecue
RestaurantsPaul’s Rib Shack Barbecue serves Texas-style barbecue with Louisiana flair, cooked over live-wood fire for that tender, smoky bite. Grab a…
Paul's Rib Shack Barbecue
RestaurantsFiery Crab Seafood Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsLow country boil and other seafood dishes served in a casual restaurant with a bar.
Fiery Crab Seafood Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsSteamboat Bill's on the Lake
RestaurantsSteamboat Bill's on the Lake is a big, bustling fish house serving Cajun seafood in relaxed, casual quarters with a lively nautical vibe.…
Steamboat Bill's on the Lake
RestaurantsKumo Sushi
RestaurantsKumo Sushi keeps it simple and good, with sushi, sashimi, and hibachi that hit the spot without hitting your wallet. Small, friendly, and…
Kumo Sushi
RestaurantsBuffi's Peaux Boys
RestaurantsWhen the midday hunger hits, Buffi's Peaux Boys answers with New Orleans inspired peauxboys, from shrimp reauxmoulade to the overstuffed…
Buffi's Peaux Boys
RestaurantsBlazin' Hot Chicken
RestaurantsWhether you want a proper Nashville burn or just crispy comfort, Blazin' Hot Chicken brings the real-deal hot chicken to Lake Charles,…
Blazin' Hot Chicken
RestaurantsLuna Bar and Grill Downtown
RestaurantsLuna Bar and Grill Downtown keeps the hometown palate guessing in the best way, blending global flavors with Louisiana roots. Swing by this…
Luna Bar and Grill Downtown
RestaurantsArea 337
RestaurantsArea 337 is serving legit Latin American comfort right here in Lake Charles with empanadas, mofongo, and slow-simmered stew chicken that…
Area 337
RestaurantsBill's Bar & Burger
RestaurantsBill's Bar & Burger is slinging ground-fresh patties and beachside vibes this week, from the CNN-lauded Fat Cat to The Nugget stacked with…
Bill's Bar & Burger
RestaurantsCotten's Famous Hamburgers
RestaurantsCotten's Famous Hamburgers keeps Lake Charles fed with handmade patties cut and ground in-house, plus onion rings that qualify as a meal on…
Cotten's Famous Hamburgers
RestaurantsMaplewood Burgers Lake Charles
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving a classic or a gloriously stuffed creation, Maplewood Burgers Lake Charles is turning out 100% Angus beauties,…
Maplewood Burgers Lake Charles
Restaurants7 Seven Noodle Bar
RestaurantsInside the Horseshoe Casino, 7 Seven Noodle Bar keeps it casual with Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese favorites plus plenty of slurpable…
7 Seven Noodle Bar
RestaurantsCraving that smoky, garlicky hit only one place nails, Drago's Seafood Restaurant at L'Auberge Lake Charles is serving its famous…
Augustine
RestaurantsAugustine serves American fare in an intimate dining room, with a breezy patio when the weather behaves. They’re taking reservations,…
Augustine
RestaurantsWhether you want an easy weeknight dinner or a legit date night, The Terrace Restaurant at Lake Area Adventures serves award-winning plates…
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
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