Downtown Dining
From soul food and seafood to pints and pub fare, downtown Lake Charles is packed with must-try restaurants - where will you grab your next bite?
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Gumbo Season
Indulge in mouthwatering bowls of gumbo at popular restaurants in Southwest Louisiana.
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Fine Dining Restaurants in Lake Charles
Whether dining at one of our casino resorts or around town in Southwest Louisiana, there's no shortage of restaurants offering melt in…
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Top 10 Must-Try Dishes in Lake Charles, Louisiana
When it comes to flavor, Lake Charles is in a league of its own. Known as Louisiana’s Playground, this vibrant destination serves up…
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The Best "Cheap Eats" in Lake Charles
It’s no secret that prices for just about everything have gone up. That, of course…
Magic Hours Happy Hour
- Hokus Pokus Liquor
- Recurring weekly on Friday
Come see us during our Magic Hours for by the glass service by your friendly and approachable Spiritual Advisors! We'll be…
Brew-zy Brunch
- Crying Eagle Brewing
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
Join us every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM for Brew-zy Brunch at Crying Eagle Brewing! Enjoy a delightful Sunday experience…
Brunch at The Terrace
- The Terrace Restaurant
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
Brunch with us at The Terrace! Entertainment Line-up changes weekly. Check out our Facebook for more up to date artists/hosts.
Music Bingeaux with EZ & Ash
Music Bingeaux!!! It's like regular bingo, but with MUSIC!!! We are available to help drive business to your restaurant or bar…
Conversation Exchange
- Orinoco
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Practice your second language by meeting up with natives in your now favorite Restaurant Orinoco, Make new friends and eat well…
Curated Whiskey Flights
- Restaurant Calla
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Unleash your inner whiskey connoisseur every Tuesday at 05:00 PM with our Curated Whiskey Flight event at Restaurant Calla…
Truck Stop Tuesday
- Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
- Recurring monthly on the 1st Tuesday
Truck Stop Tuesday is a monthly community food truck lunch event designed to bring people together over great food and fresh air…
Bingo Night
- The Max Restaurant at The National (Bar Open Only)
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday evening at The Max Restaurant at The National for an exciting night of Bingo! Savor delicious food and…
Wine Tasting at Vin Ami
- Vin Ami Boutique Wine & Spirits
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Enjoy free wine tasting, every Wednesday, at Vin Ami.
Wing Wednesday
- The M Bar Sports Bar & Grill
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Enjoy .75 wings each Wednesday at the M Bar!
Whiskey Wednesdays | Mystery Flight Night
- Hokus Pokus Liquor
- Recurring monthly on the 1st Wednesday
Mystery Flight Night! Join us the first Wednesday of every month at Hokus Pokus Liquor in Lake Charles for Mystery Flight Night!…
SWLA’s Hot Sauce Fest
SWLA’s Hot Sauce Fest is a one-day, Free, family-friendly spicy food festival bringing together hot sauce makers, salsa brands…
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