Carolyn's Guidebook
Food scene
This is a fun eclectic place in downtown Lake Charles! Great margaritas and fish tacos! 723 Ryan Street. 337-429-5565
13 locals recommend
Tia Juanitas Fish Camp
723 Ryan StThis is a fun eclectic place in downtown Lake Charles! Great margaritas and fish tacos! 723 Ryan Street. 337-429-5565
This is a very upscale local favorite! Enjoy a complementary glass of wine with dinner when you bring the gift certificate we provide with you! 324 Pujo St. 337-436-6251
12 locals recommend
The Villa
324 Pujo StThis is a very upscale local favorite! Enjoy a complementary glass of wine with dinner when you bring the gift certificate we provide with you! 324 Pujo St. 337-436-6251
Fun Celtic pub with a huge selection of drinks and outdoor seating! 417 Anne St. 337-433-5992
13 locals recommend
MacFarlane's Celtic Pub
417 Ann StFun Celtic pub with a huge selection of drinks and outdoor seating! 417 Anne St. 337-433-5992
Shwarmas
2401 Ryan StreetGreat Mediterranean food with a laid back atmosphere! 2401 Ryan St. 337-508-2211
Great little coffee shop in downtown Lake Charles! Features local artists and has a great atmosphere! 319 Broad St. 337-602-8441
15 locals recommend
Stellar Beans Coffee House Cafe
319 Broad StGreat little coffee shop in downtown Lake Charles! Features local artists and has a great atmosphere! 319 Broad St. 337-602-8441
Easygoing bar & eatery features California-accented Louisiana eats & hosts frequent live music. Also has outdoor sitting! 719 Ryan St. 337-494-5862
54 locals recommend
Luna Bar & Grill
719 Ryan StEasygoing bar & eatery features California-accented Louisiana eats & hosts frequent live music. Also has outdoor sitting! 719 Ryan St. 337-494-5862
Great local brewery! Features live music and outdoor seating! Dogs are welcome on the patio! 1165 E. McNeese St. 337-990-4871
26 locals recommend
Crying Eagle Brewing Company
1165 E McNeese StGreat local brewery! Features live music and outdoor seating! Dogs are welcome on the patio! 1165 E. McNeese St. 337-990-4871
Very upscale dining with an eclectic flair! 710 Dr. Michael Debakey Dr. 337-508-2618
9 locals recommend
The James 710
710 Doctor Michael Debakey DriveVery upscale dining with an eclectic flair! 710 Dr. Michael Debakey Dr. 337-508-2618
A local fave for any sweet treat you are craving! Definitely get some cupcakes! 520 W. McNeese St. 337-478-0269
Cypi's Cake Box
520 W McNeese StA local fave for any sweet treat you are craving! Definitely get some cupcakes! 520 W. McNeese St. 337-478-0269
Laid back setting with great choices for lunch! Deli style food with an upscale twist! 206 W. 11th St. 337-564-6132
21 locals recommend
The Bekery
2040 W 11th StLaid back setting with great choices for lunch! Deli style food with an upscale twist! 206 W. 11th St. 337-564-6132
Casa Mañana
2510 Ryan StLocal favorite for Mexican cuisine! 2510 Ryan St. 337-433-4112
Nina-P's Cafe
1600 West McNeese StreetGreat burgers! 1600 W. McNeese St. 337-474-6462
Amazing po-boys! Definitely a local fave! 119 W. College St. 337-474-3651
37 locals recommend
Darrell's
119 W College StAmazing po-boys! Definitely a local fave! 119 W. College St. 337-474-3651
Coffee:30
127 West College StreetGreat coffee drinks and deli style food! 127 W. College St. 337-474-2200
Get yourself a little board to go and enjoy it at the air bnb! 1508 Hodges St. Suite A
337-317-3600
Bayou Boards by Gabrielle, LLC
1508 Hodges StreetGet yourself a little board to go and enjoy it at the air bnb! 1508 Hodges St. Suite A
337-317-3600
Amazing Louisiana food! Locally owned and located in downtown! 345 Broad St. 337-602-6949
Buffi's Peaux Boys
345 Broad StreetAmazing Louisiana food! Locally owned and located in downtown! 345 Broad St. 337-602-6949
Crafty takes on pizza, pasta & other Italian standards served in comfy bistro surroundings. 121 Dr. Michael Debakey Dr. 337-310-7499
32 locals recommend
121 Artisan Bistro
121 Dr Michael Debakey DrCrafty takes on pizza, pasta & other Italian standards served in comfy bistro surroundings. 121 Dr. Michael Debakey Dr. 337-310-7499
Mellow Mushroom
3420 Ryan StGreat eclectic pizza place!! 3420 Ryan St. 337-419-1001
Great food with an upscale feel! The bar area is a fave for locals! Has outdoor seating and features local artists! 901 Ryan St. 337-439-2054
23 locals recommend
Pujo St Cafe
901 Ryan StGreat food with an upscale feel! The bar area is a fave for locals! Has outdoor seating and features local artists! 901 Ryan St. 337-439-2054
Has outdoor dining and a laid back atmosphere. 3479 Nelson Rd. 337-508-2189
Crust Pizza Co. - Lake Charles, La
3479 Nelson RoadHas outdoor dining and a laid back atmosphere. 3479 Nelson Rd. 337-508-2189
Best sushi I’ve ever had! EVER! 915 E. Prien Lake Rd. 337-478-1600
UMAMI Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
915 East Prien Lake RoadBest sushi I’ve ever had! EVER! 915 E. Prien Lake Rd. 337-478-1600
Great Louisiana cuisine! Outdoor seating! Live music! Can’t go wrong here! 3013 Ryan St. 337-240-8728
11 locals recommend
BeauxDine's
3013 Ryan StreetGreat Louisiana cuisine! Outdoor seating! Live music! Can’t go wrong here! 3013 Ryan St. 337-240-8728
Bodega Wine Dive
3505 Country Club RdGreat wine and appetizers! 3505 Country Club Rd. 337-564-6989
fire & oak
5656 Nelson RoadGreat food! Sunday brunch offered! 5656 Nelson Rd. 337-990-5280
Longtime eatery furnishing upmarket Louisiana seafood & steaks in an old-fashioned dining room. 1500 Siebarth Dr. 337-439-6618
16 locals recommend
Pat's of Henderson
1500 Siebarth DrLongtime eatery furnishing upmarket Louisiana seafood & steaks in an old-fashioned dining room. 1500 Siebarth Dr. 337-439-6618
Nelson's Donuts
813 East McNeese StreetBest donuts in town! And a local fave! 813 E. McNeese St. 337-477-9233
Great outdoor seating and fun outdoor activities! Appetizers are great! Check out when they offer karaoke, trivia, and bingo! 3716 Ryan St. 337-602-6635
28 locals recommend
Rikenjaks Brewing Company
3716 Ryan StGreat outdoor seating and fun outdoor activities! Appetizers are great! Check out when they offer karaoke, trivia, and bingo! 3716 Ryan St. 337-602-6635
Amazing little hot dog joint! Even has a vegan option! 104 W. Pujo St. 337-491-1155
14 locals recommend
Botsky's
104 W Pujo StAmazing little hot dog joint! Even has a vegan option! 104 W. Pujo St. 337-491-1155
Restaurant Calla
1400 Market StGreat food and wine selection! 1400 Market St. 337-429-5701
Offers an amazing breakfast! Definitely a local fave! Closes at 4pm. 3901 Ryan St. 337-474-6065
6 locals recommend
Southern Spice Restaurant & Grill
3901 Ryan StOffers an amazing breakfast! Definitely a local fave! Closes at 4pm. 3901 Ryan St. 337-474-6065
Offers lunches! Also, grab some boudin or stuffed pork chops to take home! 1140 Country Club Rd. 337-602-6198
Hebert's Specialty Meats
1140 Country Club RdOffers lunches! Also, grab some boudin or stuffed pork chops to take home! 1140 Country Club Rd. 337-602-6198
Open on Tuesday evenings only! 3:30-4 pm seniors, and 4-6 general public! Great selection! 801 Enterprise Blvd.
Cash & Carry Farmers Market
801 Enterprise BlvdOpen on Tuesday evenings only! 3:30-4 pm seniors, and 4-6 general public! Great selection! 801 Enterprise Blvd.
These sno cones are over the top and fantastic! Also offer a dog friendly version for your best fur friend! 2735 Country Club Rd. 337-263-9929
LULU'S Specialty Snowcones
2735 Country Club RoadThese sno cones are over the top and fantastic! Also offer a dog friendly version for your best fur friend! 2735 Country Club Rd. 337-263-9929
Great place on the lake! 1201 N. Lakeshore Dr. 337-429-5755
13 locals recommend
Lagunas Mexican Grill & Cantina
1201 N Lakeshore DrGreat place on the lake! 1201 N. Lakeshore Dr. 337-429-5755
Pure Press Juicery
825 Ryan StreetGreat smoothies and located downtown! 825 Ryan St. 337-429-5812
Great burgers in a laid back atmosphere! Located downtown! 110 Broad St. 337-436-9115
10 locals recommend
Cotten's Downtown
110 Broad StGreat burgers in a laid back atmosphere! Located downtown! 110 Broad St. 337-436-9115
Great Louisiana cuisine! Easy access from interstate!! 1004 N. Lakeshore Dr. 337-494-1070
32 locals recommend
Steamboat Bill's on the Lake
1004 N Lakeshore DrGreat Louisiana cuisine! Easy access from interstate!! 1004 N. Lakeshore Dr. 337-494-1070
Fine dining featuring the freshest seafood, hand-trimmed steaks, and French-inspired sauces with a Mediterranean and Louisiana influence.
217 W. College St. 337-477-8207
16 locals recommend
Mazen's
217 W College StFine dining featuring the freshest seafood, hand-trimmed steaks, and French-inspired sauces with a Mediterranean and Louisiana influence.
217 W. College St. 337-477-8207
Laid back dining with great Louisiana cuisine! 2218 Enterprise Blvd. 337-433-9293
24 locals recommend
Seafood Palace
2218 Enterprise BlvdLaid back dining with great Louisiana cuisine! 2218 Enterprise Blvd. 337-433-9293
Area 337
2500 Kirkman StreetAmazingly fresh Latino food with an outdoor seating area! 2500 Kirkman Street 337-488-8464
Pronia's Deli and Bakery
3021 Kirkman StreetBest Muffaletta’s ever! Also, don’t miss out on the bakery selection!
Sightseeing
Local favorite artist! 900 Ryan St. Suite 102
337-433-2299
8 locals recommend
Candice Alexander Art Studio
900 Ryan StLocal favorite artist! 900 Ryan St. Suite 102
337-433-2299
Eclectic collection of antiques and local artists! 416 Broad St. 337-794-3775
Recent Relics Antiques & Collectibles
416 Broad StreetEclectic collection of antiques and local artists! 416 Broad St. 337-794-3775
Features local snacks with an olive oil and balsamic vinegar bar! Also just opened a wine and liquor room next door! Great place to find one of a kind gifts, unique wine, and Louisiana liquor! 2801 Ryan St. Suite 100
337-421-0040
Crave Gourmet
2801 Ryan StFeatures local snacks with an olive oil and balsamic vinegar bar! Also just opened a wine and liquor room next door! Great place to find one of a kind gifts, unique wine, and Louisiana liquor! 2801 Ryan St. Suite 100
337-421-0040
809 Kirby Street, second floor, entrance in back.
337-430-0043
Please note, this site is temporarily closed due to hurricane damage.
16 locals recommend
Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu
809 Kirby Street, second floor, entrance in back.
337-430-0043
Please note, this site is temporarily closed due to hurricane damage.
Great selection of antiques and features some local artists! 2220 Ryan St. 337-436-6444
The Corner Gallery Antiques
2220 Ryan StreetGreat selection of antiques and features some local artists! 2220 Ryan St. 337-436-6444
Has art shows and a farmers market on Saturday mornings! 1001 Ryan St. 337-491-9147
Entry is free!
12 locals recommend
1911 Historic City Hall
1001 Ryan StHas art shows and a farmers market on Saturday mornings! 1001 Ryan St. 337-491-9147
Entry is free!
Features yoga under the beautiful oak tree! Call for yoga specifics! 204 W. Sallier St. 337-439-3797
17 locals recommend
Imperial Calcasieu Museum
204 W Sallier StFeatures yoga under the beautiful oak tree! Call for yoga specifics! 204 W. Sallier St. 337-439-3797
Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point
2740 Ruth St2740 Ruth Street, in Sulphur. 337-502-4358
Hair and spa
Indulgence
1115 Hodges StreetLocal fave! Treat yourself to a hair and nail day! 1115 Hodges St. 337-433-0931
This place offers entire spa packages! Treat yourself to a special day! 3625 Nelson Rd. 337-474-3030
Scarborough's Salon & Day Spa
3625 Nelson RoadThis place offers entire spa packages! Treat yourself to a special day! 3625 Nelson Rd. 337-474-3030
Signatures Salon
803 West McNeese Street803 W. McNeese St. 337-478-4433
Casinos
This casino has it all! Food, spa, pool, and fun!
73 locals recommend
Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
2550 Golden Nugget BlvdThis casino has it all! Food, spa, pool, and fun!
This casino offers concerts, food, a spa, and a lazy river to relax in!
66 locals recommend
L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
777 Ave L'AubergeThis casino offers concerts, food, a spa, and a lazy river to relax in!
Hiking and camping
Good hiking trails and right on the river! 107 Sutherland Rd. 337-855-2665
23 locals recommend
Sam Houston Jones State Park
107 Sutherland RdGood hiking trails and right on the river! 107 Sutherland Rd. 337-855-2665
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
2740 N Lakeshore Dr1205 N. Lakeshore Dr. 337-436-9588
Nibletts Bluff Park
3409 Niblett Bluff Road3409 Niblitts Bluff Rd. Vinton Louisiana
337-589-7117
Outdoor activities
Looking for some fun water sports? Look no further! 1369 N. Lakeshore Dr. 337-802-1722
River Rat Rental's
Looking for some fun water sports? Look no further! 1369 N. Lakeshore Dr. 337-802-1722
Great paved walking trail along the lake front! 3700 W. Prien Lake Rd.
28 locals recommend
Prien Lake Park
3700 W Prien Lake RdGreat paved walking trail along the lake front! 3700 W. Prien Lake Rd.
Sunset kayak tours, boat rentals, boat and kayak rentals (guided tours are available for both!), seasonal boat tours..... such as Christmas light boat tour! If you wanna be on the water..... these are the people you need to call! Lakeareaadventures.com 337-310-1681
Lake Area Adventures
1337 Country Club RoadSunset kayak tours, boat rentals, boat and kayak rentals (guided tours are available for both!), seasonal boat tours..... such as Christmas light boat tour! If you wanna be on the water..... these are the people you need to call! Lakeareaadventures.com 337-310-1681
Fishing guides
Calcasieu Point Charters
607 McKinley Street607 McKinley St. Westlake Louisiana
337-540-2382
Fishing Tom Guide Service
287 Southside St318-675-9114
High Tide Charters LLC
3955 Henry Pugh Boulevard3955 Henry Pugh Blvd. 337-660-1858
Capt. Scott Ritchey's Louisiana Outfitters L.L.C.
306 Martin Hebert Street306 Martin Hebert St. 337-302-2320