Honey and I took a date day over to Lake Charles to visit Crying Eagle Brewery. It's at the bottom…read moreof the bridge and take the first exit. Easy to get to and perfect locale. It's a super awesome setup with ample parking and great walk up. We had premade reservations via Open Table. They aren't required but we did just in case they were busy. Our server was Megan, who made great recommendations and was super helpful. (Ask for her!) Anywho... We ordered Parmesan crusted fries to start with me having the Barrel and Bough for a starter drink, and Honey had a Lake front Lager. He described it as being light and delicious. The Barrel and Bough was chefs kiss... a welcome spin on my favorite Old Fashioned. He ordered the I-10 Smash Burger with a truffle Fries, and I went for the chicken and sausage gumbo, with a side of brown butter mashed potatoes. The meal was excellent. Honey wasn't super impressed with the smash burger, but it was great presentation with good flavor. I, however, devoured my gumbo. It was the perfect blend with spice but a hint of sweet. Reminded me of my mother's gumbo and that's hard to beat!!!! We finished the meal with a cup of coffee. We got cans of Fruit Stand blend to go, and we loved it. We will for sure be back for more trips to enjoy their delish faire of foods. It is seafood heavy but there are options for vegans and burgers available as well. Overall... chefs kiss and a salute to the chef!

We drove to Lake Charles with the intention of visiting a different establishment. However, due to…read moretheir limited hours, we weren't able to visit this time around. While looking for a backup, I came across this place. I was surprised to find that they provided a variation of counter service instead of table service. We ordered at the counter, received a number and the staff later brought the food to us. However, with the beer, we ordered at a different counter and brought it back to the table ourselves. This was a while back, so I'm not sure if things have changed since then. Seating was available indoors (2 levels) and outdoors, complete with live music. We ordered the eagle wings & fries, margherita pizza and pretzels & beer cheese. The chicken wings were dry and the pizza crust was less than desirable. The pretzels were salty, but better once the salt was dusted off. The beer cheese was interesting but not my favorite. Overall, I didn't care for the food. The atmosphere was lively, but I wouldn't return just for that. There's 26 photos that should post with this review.

I Will try their Food it's excellent for the people that try it and it has a fair price and the…read moreAmbiance is great

Food is awesome, and felt like I was visiting family for a home cooked meal. A little bitty spot…read morewith a big taste of authentic German cuisine!

In town visiting the fam and we always try to find locally owned gems to hit when we're here and…read morethis one was one of the best. I wish we could have just sat and worked through their whole menu... we'll definitely be back next time to sample more. On this first go-round we had the meatball apps and boudain eggrolls. The meatballs were very tender and well seasoned. You only get theee per order but they are a nice size, not tiny. The eggrolls were delish and paired wonderfully with the mustard dipping sauce, but I thought they could use a boost of spice in the boudain - between the fried wrappers and the mustard, the nuanced flavors of the boudain itself gets a bit lost. Still excellent. For the beer we opted for No One Asked, which is described as a brown ale but drinks more like a porter and was a nice choice with all of the apps and pizza. We settled on the Meat Machine for a shareable pizza but I would have also loved to try the Gochu-Gang and the Herbed Ricotta, but they all sound creative and tasty... so many options, so little time! If you haven't been here yet - DO IT!

Alright, alright, alright...what a cool little brew and pizza! I was in town (Port Neches) with my…read morebeauty of a bride. I had been twitterpated (IYKYK...watch Bambi) back in 1997 in this area by a sassy little blonde. We were in town to visit her parents and were looking for something different to try to take them to get a bite to eat. They were so excited to try something new as the local Pizza Inn was their go to for pies (they are 82). Needless to say they loved it and we did too. The food was good the beer as excellent and I loved the vibe. Well done Nederland. Wish it had been here when we lived here. Cheers!

The minute you drive up to the place it doesn't seem like much but the second you walk in, You are…read morejust filled with such great ambiance and homey feel. Getting greeted by the very nice staff. Miss Brandy was so nice and helpful with the beer choices for our flight selection. They also have very delicious food choices all fresh from the kitchen. We could've sat there for hours just relaxing and enjoying our time. Would 100% recommend you come here if you are staying or passing thru. 10 out of 10

Great place for pizza and beer. Family friendly so don't worry right in the middle of the city. The…read moreservice is great and friendly. Don't wait to be seated if it open then it's all you. No need to wait. They come around and make sure you have been waited on. If they miss you just flag someone down. It is a very open and inviting environment.

My wife and kids went to the auntie Anne's today They had a…read moregreat experience. Extremely friendly staff. Server TJ 10 out of 10

I don't know. Maybe I'm expecting too much. Like service in a service oriented business…read more I came up to the counter and looked at the menu. The one person working greeted me and continued to work on the order ahead of me. Fair enough. She served the order then turned her back on me. Another guy came into the service area and she began chatting with him while she was fiddling with the work area. I had become a non-existent memory. So, I left. As I was leaving I heard, "I'm sorry sir!" But too late. I obviously didn't need their product. I'm beginning to think my expectations of serví e and real world expectations are opposite. Or maybe my patience is thin and lack of tolerance for no service in a service business is off.

This place is great! We went looking for a local brewery and this place was the closest to our…read morelocation. We've been twice now and will continue to come back! The service, food, and beers are all wonderful.

Looking for a fun brew pub with a cool outside area? Add this place to your list…read more The area around Lafayette has several cool brew pub options. Mandeville needs to step up its game. Adopted Dog is dog focused and makes solid beer with good food. If you don't like beer, you can still eat good food in a good atmosphere. If you don't like beer and don't like dogs, you may be out of luck. The beer. I have only been here a couple of times so I have not ventured too far into their beer offerings. I have had three different styles and all ranged from good to very good. The food. Cheese curds - get the sampler platter. Three different types of cheese curds that are lightly fried and totally good. Who knew fried cheese curds could be delicious? I guess the Wisconsin people and Canadians but now you know too. Brussel sprouts - Just get them. Crispy and tasty is all you need to know. Smash burger - If you like smash burgers, you will like this one. I don't (i prefer a thick patty), so it was fine, but again, not my preference. The outside area is very cool. While there are long tables, games, and TVs, there are also Adirondack chairs. Sitting in those, drinking a beer, and feeling the breeze transports you elsewhere. It is the spot to be. Check out Adopted Dog. You will bee glad you did.

For those not in the know, Auntie Anne's is basically a small pretzel snack stand. They have full…read morepretzels, pretzel bites and pretzel dogs with several dip and topping options. The pretzels are excellent and if you like soft pretzels then you will love these. My only complaint is that this location has nowhere to sit so you are forced to walk 75 yards back to the food court with the only other options being walk around and hopefully fins seating at a rest area in the mall or take them home to eat. They should setup 2 or 3 small tables with signs on them "for Auntie Anne's customers only". The line wait can also be long st times too but usually I don't mind because they are worth it. Enjoy!

From the owner: Auntie Anne's in Lafayette serves fresh, hot, handmade pretzels every day. Enjoy classic pretzels,…read morecinnamon sugar pretzels, pretzel nuggets, pretzel dogs, dips, and refreshing lemonade. Perfect for families, kids, and snack lovers of all ages, Auntie Anne's is a go-to stop for sweet and savory snacks. Order in-store, for takeout, delivery, or catering for parties, events, and meetings. Whether you're grabbing a quick snack or treating the whole family, Auntie Anne's delivers warm, craveable flavor in Lafayette.

Jacob F., our waiter, was absolutely phenomenal. He managed our group of over 15 people perfectly…read more He was friendly, made sure we had everything we needed, and is incredibly funny. We didn't want the lucky ducky cocktail, just the tub it went it, and he DELIVERED. Among so many other memorable moments were chair scoots, "shake your dreads," and "it's an issue not an iss-me." A group of 4 of us tipped $140. It was well deserved. We're definitely requesting him as our waiter when we come back.

Nice building, good service, good food!…read more I came in town for a family gathering and caught up with my dad for lunch. He chose BJ's. The building is nice, there's plenty of parking in a huge lot, and you get sat pretty quickly. There's PLENTY of seating. I got the caesar salad with grilled shrimp, and it was pretty good. A tad salty, but still good and did the job. Simply caesar salad. It was pretty quiet, so I am not sure if the ambiance is more social at night. I'm assuming it is, with all the TVs. Probably a hub for all the major game viewings!!! Server was super attentive and made sure drinks were refilled consistently without making us feel rushed or uncomfortable. I assume it's a different experience at night, but overall no complaints!