TripAdvisor's Top Picks: Best Crawfish Spots in Southwest Louisiana
It's crawfish season in Southwest Louisiana—arguably the most exciting time of year for seafood enthusiasts! There's nothing quite like a steaming tray of freshly boiled Louisiana crawfish heading your way.
To pinpoint the best crawfish in the region—whether fresh or boiled—we turned to TripAdvisor for trusted visitor reviews from Lake Charles and beyond.
“Crawfish fest”
The Boiling Point – Reviewed by LFChandler on Feb. 18, 2016
We visited for the crawfish, and it was worth every minute. The 5 lbs. special came with fries and coleslaw—plenty of food, flavorful, and messy fun at a great value.
“The BEST crawfish - no lie”
Cody’s Crawfish Stop – Reviewed by 217janetn on Oct. 3, 2017
I only get my boiled crawfish from Cody's. He purges them thoroughly for ultimate cleanliness, and the spice level is perfect. You won't be disappointed!
“Awesome Crawfish”
Pousson’s – Reviewed by YoBob536 on May 2, 2017
One of the top crawfish spots in Lake Charles. They cater too—we used them for a house party with excellent pricing and all the fixings included.
“Crawfish”
Seafood Palace – Reviewed by Cass B. on March 3, 2017
After trying crawfish at 5-6 Lake Charles spots, Seafood Palace stands out as the best—hands down.
“Crawfish time!”
Steamboat Bill’s on the Lake – Reviewed by sissiemcclure on July 12, 2017
Best crawfish in town, seasoned to perfection! Pair with ice-cold beer and their stuffed pistolettes for an unforgettable meal.
Southwest Louisiana boasts over 20 crawfish restaurants and boil spots. For the full list, visit www.visitlakecharles.org/crawfish. Share your favorite and tag your crawfish pics with #VisitLakeCharles and #eatswla. Happy peeling!
Curious about the journey from farm to table? Watch our “Farm to Table: How to Catch a Crawfish” video!
