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Lake Charles' Top 20 Local Favorite Restaurants: Official Results from 3,800+ Votes

In Southwest Louisiana, our culinary scene shines bright. In June, the Lake Charles CVB invited locals and visitors to vote for their Top 20 Favorite Restaurants. Over 3,800 votes were cast, revealing Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana's standout dining spots!

1st Place: Steamboat Bill’s on the Lake

Lake Charles Top 20 Local Favorite Restaurants: Official Results from 3,800+ Votes 

2nd Place: Luna Bar and Grill

Lake Charles Top 20 Local Favorite Restaurants: Official Results from 3,800+ Votes 

3rd Place: Pat’s of Henderson

Lake Charles Top 20 Local Favorite Restaurants: Official Results from 3,800+ Votes

With 205 restaurants nominated, the competition was fierce—including a four-way tie that expanded the Top 20 to 23 exceptional establishments.

Other Top 20 honorees (alphabetical order): 121 Artisan Bistro, Botsky’s, Casa Mañana, Chastain’s, Cousin’s Lebanese, Darrell’s, Harlequin Steaks & Seafood, Hollier’s Cajun Kitchen, LeBleu’s Landing, Leonard’s Food Quarters, Mazen’s Mediterranean Foods, Nina P’s, O’Charley’s, Pitt Grill, Restaurant Calla, Saltgrass Steakhouse at Golden Nugget, Seafood Palace, Southern Spice Restaurant & Grill, Texas Roadhouse, and Tony’s Pizza.

For the complete Top 20 list and winner details, visit www.visitlakecharles.org/Top20. Follow the Lake Charles CVB on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesCVB.

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