Eating Out in Lake Charles, Los Angeles
Located in the southwest region of Louisiana, Lake Charles has much to discover, from arts and culture events to historic districts and delicious restaurants. With a strong Cajun culture, it is the perfect area to sample flavorful Cajun and Creole delicacies alongside other cuisines, including Italian and French. Here’s our guide to some of the best places to eat out in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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1. Botsky's
Botsky’s
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.
Botsky’s, 104 W. Pujo St., Lake Charles, LA, USA, +1 337 491 1155
2. Hackett's Cajun Kitchen
Hackett’s Cajun Kitchen
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.
Hackett’s Cajun Kitchen, 5614 Highway 14, Lake Charles, LA, USA, +1 337 474 3731
3. La Truffe Sauvage
Diner, Restaurant, French, American, Mediterranean
4. Luna Bar & Grill
Bar, American, Vegetarian
5. MacFarlane's Celtic Pub
Pub, Irish
Mazen’s
Mazen’s is a fine-dining establishment specializing in Continental and Mediterranean cuisine. Enticing options to note include kibbies with beef, pine nuts and onion; fish Aladdin – a pan-sauteed filet of fish topped with jumbo lump crabmeat served with lemon butter-saffron sauce – and pan-seared and oven-roasted New Zealand rack of lamb in a basil-mustard cream sauce. A wine list with Californian and international wines is also available.
Mazen’s, 217 W. College St., Lake Charles, LA, USA, +1 337 477 8207
6. Pint House Pizzeria
Pint House Pizzeria
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.
Pint House Pizzeria, 329 Broad St., Lake Charles, LA, USA, +1 337 419 1931
7. Restaurant Calla
Bar, Restaurant, American
8. Steamboat Bill's
Steamboat Bill’s
Steamboat Bill’s is 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.
Steamboat Bill’s On the Lake, 1004 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA, USA, +1 337 494 1070
Steamboat Bill’s, 732 S. Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles, LA, USA, +1 337 494 1700
9. Street Breads
Street Breads
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.
Street Breads, 3475 Nelson Rd., Lake Charles, LA, USA, +1 337 430 4672
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