Our Guidebook for Restaurants
Food scene
These are our favorite restaurants in Lake Charles.
Bodega Wine Dive
3505 Country Club RdGreat place for two of our favorites: wine and pizza!
This place is just all around great! Good wine selection and tasty Lebanese/Greek food.
9 locals recommend
Toga Grill
4439 Nelson RdThis place is just all around great! Good wine selection and tasty Lebanese/Greek food.
Authentic Latino cuisine that is absolutely delicious! The owner and staff make this an extraordinary experience. Cocktails are phenomenal. They have indoor and outdoor seating.
Area 337
2500 Kirkman StreetAuthentic Latino cuisine that is absolutely delicious! The owner and staff make this an extraordinary experience. Cocktails are phenomenal. They have indoor and outdoor seating.
One of the best Old Fashioneds (Ol’ Smokey) in town! Food is also great. We like the trout and the hanger steak entrées.
9 locals recommend
The James 710
710 Doctor Michael Debakey DriveOne of the best Old Fashioneds (Ol’ Smokey) in town! Food is also great. We like the trout and the hanger steak entrées.
UMAMI Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
915 East Prien Lake RoadOur favorite place in town for sushi!
We enjoy going here for happy hour. They have one of the best cheeseburgers (and fries) in town. A Sunday brunch is available, and they accept reservations.
25 locals recommend
Restaurant Calla
1400 Market StWe enjoy going here for happy hour. They have one of the best cheeseburgers (and fries) in town. A Sunday brunch is available, and they accept reservations.
We think that they have the best sunsets in Lake Charles! They have an outdoor patio with fire pit and waterfront views. Sunday brunch is available, and they accept reservations.
6 locals recommend
Chart House
2550 Golden Nugget BlvdWe think that they have the best sunsets in Lake Charles! They have an outdoor patio with fire pit and waterfront views. Sunday brunch is available, and they accept reservations.
They have a great Sunday brunch with live jazz music. We enjoy The Venus sandwich (get some extra cosmic sauce) for lunch or dinner. All menu items are good!
54 locals recommend
Luna Bar & Grill
719 Ryan StThey have a great Sunday brunch with live jazz music. We enjoy The Venus sandwich (get some extra cosmic sauce) for lunch or dinner. All menu items are good!
Great atmosphere! We can’t get enough of the Surf & Turf! Reservations are accepted.
12 locals recommend
The Villa
324 Pujo StGreat atmosphere! We can’t get enough of the Surf & Turf! Reservations are accepted.
Crying Eagle Brewing Company
1165 E McNeese StZeus To-Go Lake Charles
4211 Lake StreetOur favorite is the spicy chicken wrap entrée.
Jo Jo's China Bistro(Lake Charles)
1732 West Prien Lake RoadThe Bekery
2040 W 11th StNew Location: 2040 E Walnut St, Lake Charles, LA 70601