Eating Out in Lake Charles, Los Angeles

Botsky’s specializes in gourmet hot dogs and sausages, with a variety of traditional and unique toppings. Must-try options include the intercontinental, which is a Kobe beef frank topped with avocado, feta cheese, Asian slaw and chipotle mayo, and the Dixie dog with a bayou brat topped with Cajunkraut, onion and Creole mustard. Guests can also create their own and choose from a variety of sausages, such as alligator sausage and toppings, including mac ‘n cheese, red beans and pineapple. There are also several beers on tap to go with the delicious franks.

Hackett’s Cajun Kitchen is a multi-award winning venue. Selections from the menu include pork roast and gravy, red beans and sausage, shrimp stew and stuffed bell peppers and many more. A host of side dishes are also available, including corn, mashed potatoes, broccoli with cheese and green beans plus sweet treats like chocolate cake and banana pudding.

Located in the heart of Lake Charles, La Truffe Sauvage — ‘the wild truffle’ — is a fine-dining restaurant featuring French and Mediterranean dishes with Louisianan flair. Procuring the finest, seasonal ingredients, the culinary team creates exquisite fare with fall highlights including pan-sautéed wild red snapper with lump crab, saffron steamed potato, asparagus tips, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and artichoke hearts. With gluten-free options plus a chef who is more than happy to create vegetarian dishes, La Truffe Sauvage will suit many tastes.

Luna Bar and Grill is a fun and eclectic space featuring exposed brick walls adorned with framed posters. As for the food, this family-friendly joint has an array of tasty options from appetizers to salads to sandwiches to entrees that will satisfy many tastes. Notable dishes include the crawfish stuffed avocado topped with cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses, herbs and spices and then battered and fried and drizzled with sweet chili pepper sauce; grilled red fish topped with crabmeat au gratin sauce, fried shrimp and avocado; and an 8 oz. filet topped with grilled crawfish and Pontchartrain cream sauce.

Looking for the largest selection of beer, Irish whiskey, and Scotch in southwest Louisiana? Look no further than Lake Charles’ MacFarlane’s Celtic Pub. This cozy pub, complete with rich colors and hardwood floors, offers guests a place where they can go to have some fun while savoring American and Irish-inspired fare, including the award winning Voodoo Bloody Mary. Try the MacFarlane burger with beef, Irish bacon, sausage, fried egg, tomato, cheese, lettuce and roasted garlic-shallot mayo and Irish stew with beef, potatoes, carrots and peas.

Pint House Pizzeria features gourmet pizzas, a tantalizing array of sweet treats, plus craft beer, wine and spirits. Enjoy innovative options such as the spicy napalm duck with ranch dressing, mozzarella, cheddar, duck, fresh jalapeño, banana peppers, chipotle drizzle and sriracha drizzle; and the cochon with BBQ sauce, mozzarella, pulled pork, pineapple, blueberries and bell pepper. As for sweet treats, there is house made gelato in luscious flavors, baked goods, including cakes, hand made sodas, shakes and beer floats.

Restaurant Calla is a fine-dining eatery with a laid-back atmosphere. The ever-changing menus include succulent options such as scallops with parsnip, fennel, turkey fig and chorizo; blue crab beignets with avocado, almond and mint; and filet of beef with marrow butter, French fries and béarnaise. Desserts and a host of drinks, including wine and seasonal cocktails, are also available.

Steamboat Bill’sis an award-winning venue. Highlights from the menu include the house potato – a baked potato topped with fried shrimp and étouffée – the seasonal crawfish étouffée and the soft shell crab po-boy sandwich with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce.

Street Breads serves breakfast items, salads, soups, pizza and desserts all made with the best ingredients, including organics, sourced from local purveyors when possible. Notable options include the Mexico City chicken and chipotle sandwich with grilled chicken, bacon, asiago cheese, basil pecan pesto, cucumber and chipotle sauce on focaccia; and the NOLA with shrimp, Cajun remoulade, romaine and tomatoes. There are vegetarian options too.