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Lake Charles Restaurants & Dining
From jambalaya, gumbo and spicy crawfish to boudin and bread pudding, it's no wonder that Southwest Louisiana is famous for its Cajun French and Creole cuisine. Cajuns in Southwest Louisiana like to tap their toes to good music while dining, and several restaurants in the SW Louisiana area feature live Cajun tunes almost every night of the week. You will not want to miss out on our delicious seafood and fine dining seasoned to perfection. Look below for a list of area restaurants!
For those of you who are curious by nature, be sure to check out the Culinary Explorations section of this website. From harvesting crawfish to farming and milling Louisiana long-grain rice, there are a multitude of culinary-related adventures in Southwest Louisiana.
121 Artisan Bistro
121 Dr. Michael DeBakey Dr.
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
Phone: (337) 310-7499
Stone hearth cooking; best atmosphere; pasta, steaks, seafood, sandwiches, pizza. And join us on Wednesday nights for Martini Madness.
5 Star Quick Stop Deli
1900 Sam Houston Jones Parkway
Moss Bluff, LA
Phone: (337) 855-4508
Serving: Hamburgers, chicken, patty melts, snack foods, and more. Open 24 hours.
5 Star Quick Stop Deli
408 W. Fourth Street
DeQuincy, LA
Phone: (337) 786-7612
Serving: Hamburgers, chicken, patty melts, snack foods, and more. Open 24 hours.
A-Mazen's Seafood
339 W. Prien Lake Road
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
Phone: (337) 478-1222
Incredible seafood dishes made from scratch daily. Open Mon. 5-9 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5-9 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5-10 p.m.; Sat. 5-10 p.m.
Abe's Grocery
1833 Gerstner Memorial Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Phone: (337) 439-2556
Come by and find a great selection of meat products and a helping of boudin. While in Lake Charles on Gerstner Memorial Drive, you can head out to Adventure Cove Park, 3200 Power Centre Parkway, enjoy some shopping or head out to the movies at United Artists 10, 3416 Derek Dr.…
Asia at L'Auberge
777 Avenue L'Auberge
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: (337) 395-7777
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Contemporary restaurant featuring Asian-fusion cuisine and sushi bar. It's a great place for a quick snack, a fast bowl of traditional Vietnamese soup or noodles and great sushi. The restaurant also features a to-go menu.
B&O Kitchen & Grocery
3011 E. Burton St.
Sulphur, LA 70663
Phone: (337) 625-4637
Come on in and follow your nose to Southwest Louisiana's favorite finger food - boudin! It's a perfect treat for any time of the day. B&O can hook you up with some links for sure. If your in town on a hot, balmy day, be sure to cool off at the Sulphur Aquatic Center, just down…
Bar B Que Pit Stop
2400 Westwood Road
Westlake, LA 70669
Phone: 337-433-7818
So, how's this for variety? Pecan smoked meats including boudin & hamburgers, plate lunches, homemade sides, and sandwiches of all barbecue meats. Oh, and let's not forget dessert! Homemade peach cobbler. All food is fresh and cooked daily. While in Westlake, check out…
Bartrella's Uptown Cafe
212 4th Street
DeQuincy, LA 70633
Phone: (337) 786-8600
Offering a variety of sandwiches, wraps and lunch items between 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon-Friday Make sure to try our famous sweet tea with the following flavors: Raspberry Peach Almond Mint Mango All to-go orders must be called in before 11 a.m.
BBQ West
2618 Derek Dr.
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Phone: (337) 564-5000
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Monday - Thursday 10am - 9pmFriday - Saturday 10am - 10pmSunday 10am - 3pm
HistoryOn December 6, 2000, BBQ west was opened for business. With $111.11 left in the check book and all charge cards maxed out, Robert and Diana Lewis…
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