From restaurants and nightlife to family fun and outdoor adventures, Lake Charles and its surrounding towns are stacked with brand new eateries, experiences, and explorations, as well as renewed establishments that elevate the status quo. Within the past year, Southwest Louisiana enhanced its offerings to highlight the reasons we're deemed Louisiana's Playgrond. This includes significant renovations and recent additions that contribute to cultural fun and culinary flair that we offer to everyone year after year.
New Businesses
- 100 Westlake Ave.
- (337) 430-2300
The all-new 60,000-square-foot property showcases the ultimate gaming experience for guests, including new rooms, unmatched restaurants and a variety of entertainment. The new property boasts nearly 1,000 slot machines and table games, as well as an official WSOP® Poker Room, an…
- 1337 Country Club Road
- (337) 310-1681
Lake Area Adventures offers entertainment for the whole family. Whether you want to spend the day indoors exploring the ropes course, Air Park, bouldering wall, gamers lounge, and Aquatics Center—or spend it outdoors cruising the water in a boat or kayak rental—adventure awaits…
- 1337 Country Club Road
- (337) 310-1681
The Terrace at Lake Area Adventures is a high-end dining experience featuring locally sourced ingredients, premium beef and perfectly paired drinks. Closed off from the main complex, The Terrace offers indoor and outdoor dining and is accessible without Lake Area Adventures…
- 206 W 11th Street
- (337) 202-1211
Twanie's Terrific Treats opened its doors near the heart of Downtown Lake Charles in 2022 after being a pop-up shop for the last year. The bakery features fresh baked goods including rich chocolate chip cookies, bread pudding, colossal cookies, pecan chocolate chip, magnificent…
- 107 Sutherland Rd
- 337-855-2665
Originally named for the Texas folk hero who traveled extensively in the western reaches of Louisiana, Sam Houston Jones was given its current name in honor of the state's 46th governor, who was instrumental in setting aside this tract of land for the public to enjoy for both…
- 329 Broad St
- (337) 842-7007
Panorama Music Exchange is the newest addition to Downtown Lake Charles! This store is connected to Panorama Music House and offers vintage vinyl records, music memorabilia, posters, instruments, band T-shirts, and more! Soon, the Panorama Music Exchange will be home to intimate…
- 3470 Morganfield Dr
- (337) 491-1400
Featured on the Louisiana Audubon Golf Trail, Mallard Golf Club is a Scottish links-inspired golf course designed by Jeff Blume. This Championship golf course features five sets of tee boxes, elevated greens, and rolling hills. The golf course is surrounded by native areas, no…
- 2717 Delta Downs Drive
- (888) 332-7829
Tin Lizard features a wide range of tasty sharables, craft brews, creative cocktails, and daily specials. Located at the entrance of Delta Downs, you will be transported into a casually elegant dining experience with golden chandeliers and comfortable seating. A stunningly…
- 1500 Siebarth Drive
- (337) 439-6618
For more than 50 years, Pat's of Henderson has served up authentic Cajun food at our convenient location off of I-210 (Legion Street Exit). The entire team prides themselves in offering you the best service, value, and experience in Lake Charles! Make a reservation for delectable…
- 525 Alamo St.
- (337) 403-9183
Your eyes will delight with the sights of Christmas, Halloween, Mardi Gras, and seasonal holidays whenever you walk into the quaint and beautifully decorated Not Just Christmas boutique. The store looks like it was plucked straight from the North Pole, with its vibrant, Christmas…
- 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd
- (337) 508-7777
DraftKings Sportsbook Bar & Grill at Golden Nugget offers the premier bar & grill experience with sports betting in Lake Charles. Enjoy your favorite menu items, drinks and place wagers on professional sports with real-time odds, point spreads and over/unders. The venue boasts…
- 2635 Country Club Rd.
- (337) 214-1736
Mural's Kitchen features traditional southern recipes in a family-friendly atmosphere that is sure to treat your tastebuds. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering! Open 5:30 am - 7:30 pm
- 814 E. Prien Lake Rd.
- (337) 347-9845
Elegance, serenity, relaxation, and rejuvenation - Alevan Salon Spa Sanctuary offers a variety of services, and it is also making its mark as one of the first multicultural hair salons in Lake Charles. Inspired by the non-stop schedules and high expectations of today's world…
- 303 S Cities Service
- (337) 287-4045
Quick service eatery serving up classic Cajun offerings and some of the most unique sausage creations
- 329 Broad St
- (337) 842-7007
Goldband Diner is located inside Panorama Music Exchange. The venue features music memorabilia and a speakeasy-style bar that serves beer, wine, and cocktails. For pop-up jazz shows and intimate concerts, the new Goldband Diner is the place to be. The venue is named after the…
- 1916 Belden Street
- (337) 240-8266
Mama Reta's is a fan favorite of locals. They can't get enough of Mama Reta's soul food, home-cooking, chicken, and South Louisiana's classics. Every meal is made by Mama Reta herself, and her shining smile and warm hospitality are evident with the amount of heart that she pours…
- 1830 Ryan street suite A
- (337) 529-7005
The creative corner is an open arts and craft studio for all ages. During Open Studio Hours, we have a variety of walk-in projects available to make! We don’t take reservations, you simply walk in, pick a project and we set you up with supplies! Our current Open Studio hours are…
- 1801 W Prien Lake Rd
Bourbon Street Deli features a fresh food service program with a menu of overstuffed poboy sandwiches prepared fresh with quality ingredients. Some of of the selections include the Atchafalaya poboy with Louisiana friend catfish topped with crawfish etouffee, muffalettas…
New Events
Join us on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to discover our next culinary champion! In conjunction with the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off, Visit Lake Charles will host a Chuck Tastes Restaurant Night featuring tastings from Lake Charles area…
- Recurring daily
The Louisiana Food & Wine Festival, a world-class culinary and beverage celebration, will take place in Lake Charles, Louisiana on September 14 – 17, 2023. It will be a showcase of culinary, beverage, and music that highlights Louisiana’s unique culture and heritage…