Food Scene
Nothing fancy but wonderful family owned and operated Mexican restaurant with amazing food.
La Rumba | Mexican Restaurant
1905 West StNothing fancy but wonderful family owned and operated Mexican restaurant with amazing food.
Once again, nothing fancy but fabulous authentic Italian food. The owner's are from Sicily.
Joe's Pizza & Pasta
1601 Ruth StOnce again, nothing fancy but fabulous authentic Italian food. The owner's are from Sicily.
MacFarlane's Celtic Pub
417 Ann St140 beers on tap and great Irish Pub food
Sake Japanese Restaurant
2245 Maplewood DrGreat little-known sushi restaurant
Southern Charm
1627 Strickland DrWonderful bakery and down-home cuisine
Small, intimate restaurant with authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Try the lamb!
9 locals recommend
Toga Grill
4439 Nelson RdSmall, intimate restaurant with authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Try the lamb!
Raja's Curry Kitchen & Grill
3821 Ryan StGreat Indian cuisine with small buffet.
Seafood Palace
2218 Enterprise BlvdGreat cajun cuisine with laid-back atmosphere
Amazing fresh, hand-pressed hamburgers served with crispy thin cut onion rings, fried pickles, and Blue Bell ice-creams!
Dairy Barn
2251 Maplewood DrAmazing fresh, hand-pressed hamburgers served with crispy thin cut onion rings, fried pickles, and Blue Bell ice-creams!
Gourmet farm-to-table restaurant with casual atmosphere. Be sure to try one of their signature handcrafted cocktails.
25 locals recommend
Restaurant Calla
1400 Market StGourmet farm-to-table restaurant with casual atmosphere. Be sure to try one of their signature handcrafted cocktails.
Nothing fancy about this bar and grill but their Darrell Special's are world famous and for good reason! Be prepared to wait because this place is always hopping!
37 locals recommend
Darrell's
119 W College StNothing fancy about this bar and grill but their Darrell Special's are world famous and for good reason! Be prepared to wait because this place is always hopping!
Botsky's
104 W Pujo StFun, gourmet Hotdogs served up in hip downtown area
Unassuming exterior but nicely done inside with fantastic Cajun-Lebanese fusion menu!
9 locals recommend
Cousins Lebanese Cuisine
2612 Kirkman StUnassuming exterior but nicely done inside with fantastic Cajun-Lebanese fusion menu!
121 Artisan Bistro
121 Dr Michael Debakey DrFantastic cuisine and staggering cocktail menu
Stellar brews with fun atmosphere and live music on the weekends. They usually have food trucks parked out front and recently opened a small bistro inside with poboys and hand-tossed pizzas.
26 locals recommend
Crying Eagle Brewing Company
1165 E McNeese StStellar brews with fun atmosphere and live music on the weekends. They usually have food trucks parked out front and recently opened a small bistro inside with poboys and hand-tossed pizzas.
The Bekery
2040 W 11th StGreat down-home cooking with daily specials and hearty breakfast
6 locals recommend
Southern Spice Restaurant & Grill
3901 Ryan StGreat down-home cooking with daily specials and hearty breakfast
Drinks & Nightlife
Creative menu, local brews, Biergarten, and live music! One of our all-time favorites!
28 locals recommend
Rikenjaks Brewing Company
3716 Ryan StCreative menu, local brews, Biergarten, and live music! One of our all-time favorites!
Massive wine selection (with on-site sommelier) along with great cuisine.
8 locals recommend
Bodega Wine Dive
3505 Country Club RdMassive wine selection (with on-site sommelier) along with great cuisine.
Live seasonal horse racing, free live music on weekends, and plenty of food options.
10 locals recommend
Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel
2717 Delta Downs DrLive seasonal horse racing, free live music on weekends, and plenty of food options.
Everything you would expect from a casino resort - tons of restaurants and bars, live music, lazy river and pool, spa, and shopping.
66 locals recommend
L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
777 Ave L'AubergeEverything you would expect from a casino resort - tons of restaurants and bars, live music, lazy river and pool, spa, and shopping.
Right next to L'auberge Casino with a shuttle running between them for even more restaurants, golf, and live entertainment.
73 locals recommend
Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
2550 Golden Nugget BlvdRight next to L'auberge Casino with a shuttle running between them for even more restaurants, golf, and live entertainment.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful Botanical Gardens with rich local history. Great for bird watching.
12 locals recommend
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
2111 W Park AveBeautiful Botanical Gardens with rich local history. Great for bird watching.
The launching point to the Creole Nature Trail Drive. This tourist information center is an absolute must if you plan an taking a scenic byway!
18 locals recommend
Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point
2740 Ruth StThe launching point to the Creole Nature Trail Drive. This tourist information center is an absolute must if you plan an taking a scenic byway!
Arts & Culture
Free museum with gorgeous western art. there is even two O'keefe paintings on display along with her portrait.
Stark Museum of Art
712 Green AveFree museum with gorgeous western art. there is even two O'keefe paintings on display along with her portrait.
The world's largest Mardi Gras museum with hundreds of costumes on display. Learn about the origins and traditions of Mardi Gras.
16 locals recommend
Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu
641 Enterprise BoulevardThe world's largest Mardi Gras museum with hundreds of costumes on display. Learn about the origins and traditions of Mardi Gras.
Shopping
Eighty One
3507 Ryan StHand styled local home decor with fun, rustic touches.
Essentials
Kroger
1421 S. BeglisMarket Basket
West StreetBest boudin