Came here because we heard you could see alligators during your meal. I mentioned I had never seen…read moreone before so they threw some food in the water for me to get a closer look! Our waiter was super nice and quick, really friendly crowd. Standard bar food and pub selection. We got po' boys, fries, and a couple beers.

Went on Steak Night and enjoyed the meal, cooked well and service was great…read more Sat outside and overlooked the river just at sunset. Very enjoyable atmosphere. I'd go back again if I'm in the area. Don't know what else was on the menu , when you have a steak it's with cream potatoes and a vegetable and salad. Everything was tasty.

Nice place with great friendly staff and a low key atmosphere but with a lot to do. They have an…read moreoutside seating area and a stage for live music, couple of pool table, a few slot machines and a dart board. Also an outside smoking area and a food truck. Cool vibe.

Great fun !! Not Smokey Great drinks and service from Bar…read morestaff! Great fun !! Not Smokey Great drinks and service from Bar staff!

This place is a phenomenal hole in the wall! It attracts people from all different walks of life…read more Currently it's crawfish season and there is crawfish on Sunday and Cajun live music! Everybody should have Mary's crawfish. It's the best I've had around town so far and I've had a lot. There is outside seating and an inside bar area as well. Everyone was super friendly and the vibe was fantastic. Nothing fancy but you will get fun and you will get real.

Fantastic crawfish! The beer is cold and crowd is friendly. Lots of parking. The prices are great!read more

Granted it has been a long time since i've been here, but I remember being definitely surprised to…read morewalk in this place and find a nice interior with leather couches and such. They had a "drink your way around the world" thing going on back then. Don't know if that still goes on. But don't judge this place from the exterior.

Horrible Horrible bar staff. Rude, trouble making people. Definitely will NOT go again!!read more

I was encouraged to join a group of friends and acquaintances to listen to live Cajun music at…read morehistoric Fred's Lounge in the "Cajun Music Capital of the World" Mamou, Louisiana. I agreed to go without any expectations, except for having a great time with friends who have been and Mamou's international reputation for its genre of music. I was amazed by the experience, to say the least! Fred's Lounge is small, intimate and its music broadcasts live every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to around 2 p.m. on KVPI AM radio out of nearby Ville Platte, Louisiana there every Saturday. There was no cover, people there were friendly and embraced visitors as family. Even a wall flower could not help rump-rocking in their seat, clapping to the beat, stomping their feet, or even being coerced to cut-a-rug with a perfect stranger, while embracing the unique Cajun music rhythms. The band that day was local famed Don Fontenot and the Louisiana Boys. I could not help admiring the bass player's guitar strap made out of alligator hide. The craftsmanship was incredible! Also Don Fontenot, the accordion player's passion and creativity was spot on! The band played traditional music in Cajun French, however at times they played American classics like Proud Mary. They even played La Grange by Z. Z. Top in both English and Cajun French. However the most memorable song was "Ride the Donkey" with a guest performance from a local lady in the lounge, who he-hawed better than the best Jenny! I am certain it wasn't her first time performing this song! If you are a music enthusiast, looking for a fun destination trip or a simply a unique memorable experience in Louisiana, Fred's Lounge is a must!

Great Live Cajun music every Saturday morning. This place is a blast, and If you can't Cajun dance…read morethere's plenty of friendly people who will gladly show you how.

If you're looking for a duck blind that doubles as a confessional booth, liquor cabinet, and comedy…read moreclub, this is the place. The shooting skills here are so "refined" that ducks are basically safer flying directly overhead than a mile away. Everyone swears they "just missed by an inch," but somehow the sky stays full of birds. The whiskey, however, never misses--it hits hard and early, fueling stories that grow taller with every pour. By noon, you'll have heard three versions of the same lie and watched five shells sail off into the ether. Perfect for folks who want to practice their storytelling more than their shooting. Five stars for laughs, two stars for accuracy, unlimited stars for booze.

Closed. Use to have pool tournaments. Was a happening place. I wasn't a bar hopper but the…read morecommunity loved it.

First I would like to say the only reason I gave one star was not the bar itself, but the…read morebartenders. Especially the ugly troll with the glasses. I was recently visiting from out of town when I stumbled upon booze & cues. I'm not sure what was worse the dull personalities or lack of intelligence of simple bar tending knowledge. I'm 100% sure I even saw her use the bathroom without washing her hands ( ew, I know). But it doesn't surprise me with the lack of self care and hygiene(that she made very noticeable). Also if you're pretty I strongly suggest to avoid this place. Those inbred girls get highly jealous of anything that looks better than a possum.

Came here as an alternative to Darrell's. Got the brisket bread and it was legitimately great…read more I ordered the equivalent to a Darrell's special and to be honest... I liked it more than I did a Darrell's special. This is my new po-boy go to in Lake Charles!

Stopped in to grab some po-boy's for lunch I got the 1/2 Papa's Special with jalapeño mayonnaise,…read moreit seemed familiar even though this was my first visit. There is another restaurant nearby that is similar that I've been going to for year's it's always been my favorite but I must say Cooler's Ice House really out did themselves. Lean Roast Beef, Ham and Turkey soaked in their house made au jus, dressed with 3 cheeses, lettuce, mustard and that delicious jalapeño mayo on a super crusty roll that is source out of Lafayette, Louisiana I'm told, the bread is definitely fifty percent of the sandwich's quality and taste. There were six of us in our party and the table service here was outstanding, Madison our server was on top of everything throughout our visit here. They weren't very busy when we arrived but quickly fill up as time went on - I thought the kitchen was a little slow but everything was well executed and delicious - no complaints from anyone at our table. This is definitely a place I'd return to and it's likely I'd repeat my order exactly, there's no sandwich that comes close to this deliciousness anywhere that I've experienced near my home in Florida - it's great when even the locals whom have access to this place treats it like something special...

. The storied "L A…read moreBAR" is a classic SW LA small-town drinkery; locals, boaters, wildife folks, & tourists flock in. N.B.: When last I visited, smoking was allowed inside; a giant negative for us. Sorry. Other than the smoke; a great little place with much history. Cajun musician Doug Kershaw got his start shining shoes out front on the sidewalk. Street parking, or just walk over from Bank Hotel or the nice treed lakefront park nearby. If you can stand the SMOKE, do visit. Rick .

I've never been the only person in a bar before, really made me question life's decisions.read more