Location: Lake Charles
Top Restaurants in Lake Charles
Top 10 restaurants in Lake Charles, United States
"The Festival Capital of Louisiana," Lake Charles hosts over 75 festivals each year, the most famous being Mardi Gras, the second largest in the state. The annual celebration attracts revelers with Cajun cook-offs, a children's carnival and a lighted boat parade. The city celebrates its local heritage with "Louisiana Pirate Festival," a two week long party in honor of the pirates that once sailed the local lake. The Central School Arts & Humanities Center is a stop on the African American Heritage Trail.
Things to do in Lake Charles
1. Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By Mindi S - San Antonio
We chose this restaurant because it was on Open Table and we had a gift card. We couldn't have been happier! Fun vibe, we each had one of their specialty cocktails to start and they were excellent. The rest of the meal was great, very good service from our server Grant and on of the managers stopped by our table to make sure we were enjoying our meal. It's located in the Golden Nugget which is a lot of fun to walk around before or after your meal.
2. Darrell's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 532 reviews
Reviewed By Olives18 - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
It’s not going to blow you away with ambiance or service but the Darrell’s Special is as good as advertised. Make sure to get it with the jalapeños mayo. I actually like the grilled shrimp poboy just as much. It would be cool if you could get fries instead of chips but that’s minor.
You haven’t been to LC until you’ve had the Darrell’s Special!
3. Saltgrass Steak House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By tsgc2008 - Dallas
Popped in for an early dinner around 5 dined alone. Great steak for reasonable prices compared to the fancy other steak place in the casino. Good service and a decent price glass of. Cab. I ordered filet med rare and it was more on the rare side but still flavorful and good sides.
4. Steamboat Bill's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By marycathyjoneslmp - Huntsville, Texas
Whenever we are close to Steamboat Bill’s, we arrange our schedule to include a stop there. It is always crowded for a reason. There is a reason the locals eat here. It serves big portions of very good seafood. Beware & don’t order “large” orders of anything & prepare for leftovers- yum yum
5. Seafood Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By Jay A - Manchester, United Kingdom
I'm feeling satisfyingly well fed after a meal of grilled fish with fries and Texas toast, preceded by a bowl of crunchy salad. The fish was so fresh it may well have been alive minutes before it arrived. It was delicious and perfectly cooked. The restaurant isn't smart or fancy. It's more friendly, ordinary, homespun with excellent service. It was full with people waiting for seats, and there was a steady stream of customers coming to pick up takeways. I'd go back again, no problem. Menu has plenty of options and includes chicken dishes as well as fish and other seafood.
6. Lillie's Asian Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By nicksobo - Indiana, Pennsylvania
Had an amazing time with my girlfriend. The manager Nolan Richard was great with recommendations as well as superb service. I’ll be back for sure!
7. Mazens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By mikesabirder - Austin, Texas
This was our second year to eat at Mazens.
It was every bit as great this year! We take in our own fresh caught Redfish and ask them to cook it six different ways. Each dish was just outstanding. The wine list was excellent and each offering was paired perfectly with our dinner. A wonderful soufflé finished off the perfect dinner. We finished off the night in the bar watching the Texas Longhorns win their football game.
Looking forward to next year!
8. Luna Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 385 reviews
Reviewed By carrief495 - Sulphur, Louisiana
We try something new every time and everything has been wonderful. With picky eaters in the family it’s nice to go somewhere everyone is happy. The Neptune Melt is my favorite, grilled yellowfin tuna, provolone, pickles and jalapeño mayo and is served with fries. $11.50
9. The Buffet at Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 404 reviews
Enjoy our buffet featuring seven different action stations including fresh soups and salads, seafood, Asian, Mexican, Italian, American comfort and carving stations - surrounded by an all new, modern design.
Reviewed By perlaluz - Lake Charles, Louisiana
Who doesnt love and all you can eat buffet, especially when it involves steak and seafood, and good quality at that! And I cant leave out the rows of dessert either. If you want a hearty meal, at a decent price, with a variety of dishes, topped with slow service, this is it. I certainly have been coming for Brunch and Dinner for a long time, and plan to continue that, its great fun with a large group of friends.
10. Steamboat Bill's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By Terri S
There is a reason this place is #1 in Southwest Louisiana! So good! Atchaflaya Fish dinner with the fish on the side super good! Shrimp gumbo was good too. And those rolls are unmatched! It's worth the stop!
