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Top 20 Restaurants in Southwest Louisiana: Public's Favorite Picks

Top 20 Restaurants in Southwest Louisiana: Public s Favorite Picks

Everyone needs to eat, right? And when traveling, nothing beats exceptional food and authentic local flavors. In Southwest Louisiana, cuisine and culture are inseparable. To help visitors find the best dining in Lake Charles and beyond, we turned to the public: 175 restaurants were nominated, with 2,655 votes cast from May 4-12, leading up to National Tourism Week.

Here are the Top 3!

  1. Steamboat Bills
    1004 N. Lakeshore Drive
    Lake Charles, LA 70601
    Phone: (337) 494-1070
    Top 20 Restaurants in Southwest Louisiana: Public s Favorite Picks
    Specializing in Cajun/Creole seafood. Offers lunch, dinner, and late-night dining. Highlights include boiled crawfish (hot & spicy), crabs, seafood platters, crawfish and shrimp pistolettes, gumbo, etouffee, po-boys, and stuffed potatoes. Full-service with fast casual vibe. Banquet and catering services available. Casual attire.
  2. Luna Bar & Grill
    719 Ryan St.
    Lake Charles, LA 70601
    Phone: (337) 494-5862
    Top 20 Restaurants in Southwest Louisiana: Public s Favorite Picks
    Nestled in Downtown Lake Charles, enjoy outstanding food, a vibrant eclectic atmosphere, live music, and genuine local culture.
  3. Pat's of Henderson
    1500 Siebarth Dr.
    Lake Charles, LA 70615
    Phone: (337) 439-6618
    Top 20 Restaurants in Southwest Louisiana: Public s Favorite Picks
    Cajun/Creole specialties, steaks, and seafood. Crawfish is the star! Located off I-210 (Legion Street Exit) for easy access. Family-friendly with a relaxed vibe and luncheon specials. Banquet facilities available. Casual attire.
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