Went here during Chuck Fest and enjoyed the bar. Friendly staff and good drink selection. I plan to…read morecome back and check out the food next time I am in town.

This is from 9/27 visit for dinner. We were told a 20‑minute wait for a table for two, which we…read morewere perfectly fine with. There were a couple of guests ahead of us and a family of four already waiting. While we waited, two different groups of four arrived, one group of friends and another heading to homecoming and both were seated before us. It was frustrating to watch larger parties get prioritized even though we had been waiting longer. If there was a reason for the seating order, it wasn't communicated to us. The experience left us feeling overlooked, and it definitely took away from what should have been a simple dinner outing.

My boyfriend and I had date night at Augustine, last night!…read more This was both of our first times in the restaurant since they have transformed it from its previous restaurant. We were both immediately impressed with the transformation! It was dark and moody but the lamps were still bright enough to read the menu. It was elegant but still comfortable enough that we weren't afraid to have conversation (some restaurants we have visited with similar ambiance makes you feel like you have to be quiet, Augustine was not like this which we appreciated). We ordered drinks, me a thyme sour; delicious and refreshing, him a sweet tea. We were given the freshest, fluffiest, softest bread with a surprising no herb butter. We both gave it a 9/10 We ordered the crab cake appetizer. We are crab cake snobs so it was only right we did. We both instantly agreed that these were the best crab cakes we have had in a restaurant setting by far! They were full of actual crab meat, lightly fried with what I believe were bread crumbs and not a thick flour batter. The best way to do it in my opinion. They came with the tastiest, citrus remoulade sauce. I could've put that sauce on everything. We both also gave these a 9/10 only because as much as we loved the sauce they drowned our cakes in it and we had to scrape some off. For our entrees we ordered the fish Augustine and the duck breast. Normally cooked medium we asked that our duck be cooked medium rare (that's how we like it) and the kitchen knocked it out the park! Again, the best duck breast we have had in a restaurant setting to date (even better than the duck breast we had a Michelin star restaurant for my birthday previously ). They paired it with the crispiest soft roasted potatoes and a blackberry sauce that was perfect in my opinion. I gave this a 10/10 he gave it a 9/10..-1 for no reason. The fish Augustine good but not great especially compared to the duck dish. The fish, grouper was cooked perfectly in my opinion and was soft and flaky however it lacked flavor. It comes with a few shrimp that are listed as gulf shrimp but these shrimp immediately tasted imported to me..rubbery and the taste of freezer burn. The asparagus were my favorite part of the dish only because they tasted normal to me. The sauce on the bottom was good but I found myself dredging the fish and asparagus through it in order to get some kind of flavor in my mouth which is disappointing. We both rated this a 5/10 shrimp being a 1/10. There was a little hiccup in the kitchen with our courses that resulted in us waiting longer than average for our entrees but our server, Corey, more than made up for it with dessert! We got a regular crème brûlée and a strawberry champagne layered cake. Both desserts were exceptional and the perfect ending to our date night. Overall we gave our experience a solid 8/10 and will definitely be back even if it is just for the duck breast

Fancy name, beautiful bar, comfortable lighting, open late, but no where near a favorite place for…read moreany of us! Though I would absolutely go for the Charcuterie Board, and the Cheesecake, and indefinitely skip every one of the entrées! Obviously it is the bars that brings in the people, because it's definitely not any of the food! We attempted to order drinks from our waiter, but we're bought only tap water in a craft to the table and we're never offered anything else. ......Next time we will definitely make the Italian place down the street!

Awesome food and cool atmosphere. Would highly recommend the beer flight and the pizzaread more

Stopped here overnight as part of Harvest Host. In addition to being a brewery, they have a bistro…read moreas well. Note it appears that their menus vary by location, with the University location having smaller offerings. Of the food we tried, I enjoyed the pepperoni pizza the most and the Boudin the least. If you do not drink beer, they also have cocktails and wine. As with the food, the University location has a limited selection of cocktails. The night we came they also had live music outside. The place is pretty huge with an upstairs and outside space. If you have little ones, or enjoy playing pinball yourself, they have a room where you can play on the Main level.

The beat food in Lake Charles, Marlene iis a amazing Waitress. 10/10 *****…read more The Caudles Gulfport MS

Really nice building. Sorta hard to get to or leave…read more Foods nothing special, but expensive. Nice waitress & maitre d'. Verdict: Go to the REAL Pat's at Henderson for better food, prices, & views. One hour East off IH10, take Henderson Exit, first left South of traffic circle, all the way to levee.

Service was fast and friendly...food was absolutely great!! Had the Darrel's Special and was as…read moregood as we heard it was!! 5 Stars!!! Staying at Golden Nugget and just wanted to get out for a bit and try something else...I recommend it!

After hearing from several people that we "had to check out Darrell's," we finally decided to hit…read moreit up for lunch. We arrived just a couple minutes after their 11 a.m. opening, and the place was already packed, a good sign in itself. Luckily, with only three of us, the hostess got us seated at a table right away. The exterior isn't much to look at, but stepping inside tells a different story. The interior has a sports bar meets old school diner vibe, with decor that gives the whole place a nostalgic, lived-in charm. We all decided on the Darrell's Special sandwich with jalapeño mayo, and it did not disappoint. Our waitress was fantastic the whole meal, constantly checking in, keeping our drinks filled, and making sure we didn't need anything else. Despite how busy the place was, our sandwiches came out in a surprisingly short time. The sandwich itself is a beast! A toasted, loaded bun stacked with ham, turkey, and roast beef (which I hear is made in-house), all topped with roast beef gravy, American, Swiss, and provolone cheeses, lettuce, mustard, and your choice of regular or jalapeño mayonnaise, of course we had the Jalapeño Mayo. The first bite reminded me of a warm French dip, but that impression quickly gave way to layers of different meat flavors, rounded out by the subtle heat of the jalapeño mayo. It practically melted in my mouth. Honestly, I wanted to finish the whole thing, but I didn't want to need to be rolled out of the building, so I boxed up the second half and enjoyed it again for dinner. Great food, great service, and now I understand what all the buzz was about.

The Earth ( Veggie burger ) is my favorite thing to order here. Every time I've come here, it's…read morebeen lovely. You do wait a long time for your food; even if it's slow, I'm forgiving of that. I just wouldn't recommend going if you're in a hurry or have a deadline for leaving. This is a good place to sit down and relax for a while. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Good food. Portions for the price range might be a bit hard to swallow for some, but it makes up for that if you know what to order. You can substitute sweet potato fries, and I would recommend doing that. Overall , I would recommend this for hanging out or whatever with loved ones.

We heard good things about Luna, but I believe they were talking about a different location. Sadly,…read morethis is the only location open on Sunday for dinner, not to mention the only restaurant open at all on Sunday night. As an only resort, we visited Luna for dinner. The inside is beautiful, the dining areas and bar looked immaculate, the staff were friendly and attentive, so we assumed we would have an excellent meal. After getting our shrimp and artichoke dip appetizer, we realized the tortilla chips were stale and proceeded to eat the dip with just our forks. We shared a fried chicken breast main dish and a side Caesar salad. The salad croutons were picked off because we noticed those were also stale and chewy - this made the salad edible at least. Our chicken came out and we both immediately noticed it tasted funny, like a soapy dish water marinade. The breading was edible but sadly we couldn't make a meal out of it. So we left hungry and added this location to our list of places never to visit again when we are in the area. I don't know what this location is doing that can't be replicated from the other more popular location, but having the advantage of being one of the few restaurants open on Sunday, I would suggest management fix whatever is happening in the kitchen so they might succeed long term.

I thought I'd just be in here getting some pretzels while the kids jumped at the Lake Area…read moreadventures connected to it. Oh my goodness what a gem. I had some of the best shrimp and grits that I've ever had and the bartender made a really good drink. The kids were ready to go but I wasn't.

Bryce was amazing bartender and server. Made us feel welcome from moment we came to the restaurant…read more His suggestions were spot on with very tasty food and excellent drink selections. Watermelon Wonder is a great refreshing vodka drink - recommend for the summer time. The Spiced Orange Old Fashioned was also refreshing a little bit on the sweeter side. Definitely recommend the Gumbo, Burgers, Fries, and Baked Crawfish Mac n Cheese!

We had a late lunch at 3 pm for $10 per adult. Seniors get a discount & free drink. Nice salad bar…read morewith fresh vegetables. Fruit & mixed salads on another bar. The cheeseburgers were fresh & great! We enjoyed the fried chicken, fried okra, hush puppies, fresh buttered rolls, mashed potatoes & gravy, fried fish, Mac & cheese & green beans. There was no soup refilled while we were there. Overall very good for the price -lots of vegetables ,but no grilled steak. Other food -Taco bar, pizza, pot roast, baked fish, corn, carrots, sweet potato casserole, spaghetti, baked potatoes, Grilled cheese sandwich, turnip greens, cupcakes, ice cream, pie. We enjoyed it!

The people were so sweet and they really tried to provide good service. I give them a 5 …read more Unfortunately this was the worst GC I have ever been to in terms of food and presentation. Smaller tooo than most of those I have been too as well. Deserts were all torn apart and unappetizing - ice cream maker all yucked up and food had been sitting and was cold.

This was our second time dining at Restaurant Calla on vacation. We had Alex as our server, and she…read morewas amazing! She was very attentive, and all of her recommendations were spot on. Our food was hot, fresh, and delicious. We had bread, and blue crab beignets for appetizers and the short ribs as our entree's. She made my boyfriend's birthday dinner super special. We will definitely be returning again in the future.

We had an amazing dining experience! From the moment we arrived, everything was exceptional. Our…read moreserver, Haley, was friendly, attentive, and provided fantastic recommendations that made our meal even better. There were three of us, and we enjoyed ourselves so much that we stayed until closing! We started with the Crab Beignets and the Bone Marrow Tartare. I had never tried bone marrow tartare before, but it was absolutely incredible. The combination of prime tenderloin tartare, bone marrow, garlic aioli, and chimichurri purée was unique and packed with flavor. For our entrees, we had the Lobster Pasta, Mushroom Pasta with Chicken, and the Power Bowl with Shrimp. Every dish was outstanding. The Power Bowl was especially flavorful, and I absolutely loved the sauce. The lobster pasta was rich and delicious, and the mushroom pasta was perfectly prepared. To finish, we shared the Brownie in a Cup, which was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. Everything we ordered was amazing. Great food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. Calla is definitely a place we'll be returning to. Highly recommended!

Stopped in for the first time today. I've been a loyal patron of the other shop in town for years…read morewhen I travel here and was recommended Coolers. Ordered the Special, it was very good, bread was amazing along with the jalapeno mayo and gravy. My only complaint would be there was only one slice of roast beef and ham and did not see any turkey so the meat portions were lacking, but the overall taste was very good. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the Lake Charles area.

Papa's special absolutely changed my life. I think about this sandwich everyday. And don't even get…read moreme started on the jalapeño mayo. Whole pieces of jalapeños?!?!?! In my mayo?!?!?? I love it! Amazing sandwich. Must try!!