Now, if your not from the south then you need to stop here and learn what real southern cook'n be…read morelike... Hell even if your from the south stop and learn what good food tastes like... Everything was A-MAZ-ING... I had the shrimp poboy and fried chicken... My wife had the smothered chicken and rice.. Hope they can get back to getting their dining room back up since the storm...

I'd recommend mama Reta's for their fried chicken for sure!! Very flavorful and the crunch was…read moreexceptional.... Best fried chicken I've had out!! The sides were a little less flavorful and I was disappointed. I ordered green beans, cabbage, red beans and yams. Yams were good. I'd order chicken and Mae my own sides. It's a drive through so I can't speak to the ambiance. The service and staff were awesome and felt very much like family!! I love that! Will be back for the fried chicken for sure!

FABULOUS food, Great service and Fun atmosphere! As busy as they get it remains a great experience…read more The crawfish sauce is to die for! You can get it over their French bread or just about anything else! The redfish is amazing, the chicken salad is fantastic, Nina's chicken (grilled or fried) and veggies are delectable, the potatoes are ginormous and filled generously with your choice of topping. The BBQ potato is at least two meals and the one filled with crawfish sauce is just ridiculous! Definitely a favorite spot for an incredible meal anytime!

Craving Cajun food and found this lovely family owned restaurant! Service was very quick which was…read morenice. We ordered crab cakes to start which were pretty decent, there wasn't too much crab but they were a very good price 2 for $18. I also ordered the shrimp and grab gumbo and loved it. Delicious roux and full of flavor. For entree we had the redfish Nina and it was so good. The fish was soft with crispy edges with crawfish cream sauce on top. I'd certainly recommend checking this restaurant out.

I have been a regular. Staff is friendly. I even won a football pool here. For the Super Bowl…read more Service is good. Place is always clean. And as someone that goes regularly they always give me a smile when seen.

Food - 4 Stars Service - 4 Stars…read moreAtmosphere - 4 Stars Cute little place that we stopped and had breakfast before heading back home to Austin. Staff were friendly, food was really good, and the place was "cute". Will definitely go back if I'm in Lake Charles again. Oh, and the coffee was off the chain. I asked about the brand and they told me it was Douwe Eggberts. I found it on Amazon and bought some of it. I couldn't duplicate the aroma and flavor, though. Maybe I bought the wrong grind, or they have a version for commercial kitchens, or it's the water, or the coffee maker...who knows! Anyway, theirs was better than mine.

Great food, awesome environment, impeccable service! My wife and I took her parents to Bill's this…read morepast Wednesday for a late lunch while passing through Lake Charles. My wife and I live in San Antonio TX, and had been researching Bill's on Yelp for quite sometime. The food and service absolutely exceeded our expectations! We enjoyed everything we ordered!Special recognition to our main waiter Brandon, who went above and beyond in every aspect of service! Brandon's professionalism, awareness, and respect is exactly what we, and I'm sure every patron, hopes for when visiting a new restaurant! I want to thank everyone at Steamboat Bill's for our wonderful experience! We'll be back soon!

Fried alligator and dipping sauce 5 stars!!!…read more We had the Atchafalaya dinner. Portion was large, LEFTOVERS!! Great wait staff, very friendly, never lets our drinks go dry. Fun atmosphere with good music.

This place is so delicious! The hubs spotted it on Yelp and immediately fell, hard for Calla. Do…read moremuch so, we visited twice in one week. Christiano was a fantastic server and took great care of us. The menu is innovative and the flavors are on point. The steak frites and fried oysters are great, the sea bass and beef shank specials were literally to die for. And I would be remiss, if I didn't give a major shout out to the greatness that resides in both the beef and chopped salads. They're incredible. The cocktails are crafty and well made to boot. The brownie in a cup dessert was my personal favorite, but the nutty cheesecake is surprisingly light and delicious also. All in all, Calla's got it all going on and you can't miss it. Cheers!

Went here on a business dinner with some colleagues and everything was fantastic. It was several…read moreyears ago but I remember it like it was yesterday. I had this strawberry ganache and it was plated beautifully. This dessert was so gorgeous that I didn't even want to eat it but I definitely did. I remember the chef coming over to our table and introducing himself and thanking us for the compliments. I haven't been back since and I'm not really sure why but it may be because this restaurant is crazy expensive! A burger costs about $22! But the vibe, the food, and the employees made it all worthwhile. I'm leaving a picture of that mesmerizing ganache for all to see!

Delicious down to the sweet tea! Stopped by and was fortunate to stumble upon the oxtail special…read morewith rice, white beans, green beans, and corn. All fantastic! The cornbread is also a star. The restaurant is clean. The service was fast and friendly. The Kitchen is a Lake Charles gem.

Great food, hot home cooking at its finest! Lunch portions are large enough to have leftovers for…read more2nd lunch or dinner. Lots of daily options!

Good food and good service makes you feel like a local even when you're not. Menu has lots of…read morechoices but it seems the most popular is the great buffet options during the week. Each day is different with the exception of Fri/Sat both offering seafood. I haven't tried all the other nights but the seafood buffet is worth an encore lol Crawfish (in season) is very good and the grilled fish, étouffée and stuffed spuds are all solid choices! Seems like a local institution and trust me, you wanna get in on that

Hollier's is the go to for a home cooked meal. The staff are very pleasant and will pamper you…read moreuntil you're had enough. The place had a rustic feel offering fried, grilled and baked meats, variety of veggies,, and soda pop & tea. Plenty of parking. Accessible entrance.

I've always heard about Darrell's, but I've never been until today! The Surf and Turf was…read moreabsolutely delicious!

I visited during a recent trip to LC to see a show since I missed the performer in Houston. I…read morearrived at peak time on Saturday it seemed since the parking lot was packed, and once inside, also packed. It took a few mins to clean the last open table. The menus are on the table but you really don't need a menu here since there are only a few items. Everyone comes here for po-boys obviously and they have a few to choose from. The top 2 choices are the most common, the special and the surf and turf. To me, what makes a good po-boy, is the bread....like many other sandwiches. If you have great bread, you're usually making a good sandwich. I tried the small special, while the rest of the table tried either the special or surf and turf. They don't have a formal kids menu, but they just have either PB&J or grilled cheese. We tried the grilled cheese. My fav ended up being the surf and turf due to it being cleaner to eat and more variety of taste and texture between the bread. I liked the special, but I forgot to ask the server to remove the American cheese, so it made it taste funny and would have been better without it.

Always perfect!! Love the fish and most everything on the menu Always good service!…read more Glad for the entertainment!!

This place is so cool. Like so cool, I didn't expect much from the food because the drinks and…read moredecor are so awesome. Wow, was I wrong! My friend and I split the Bourdain salad for an app, it was so good. My entree, the hanger steak was so good. My friend loved her fillet. I will absolutely return for all the other menu items I wanted to try. Check out Luna cafe. You will thank me.

I was seeking lighter fare for the eve, and caved to the billboard suggestion of Pat's…read more I was nicely greeted by the hostess team, and headed straight to a barstool. Brett and Logan gave me the lowdown on the history of Pat's (rebuild following hurricane/s) while mixing up a decent Old Fashioned. I started w a side wedge followed with crab cakes and a "stuffed potato" (like a twice-baked). The cheese on the potato resembled the sheen of a kraft single. Maybe step up the cheese game. Nevertheless, all was good and tasty. A mid-upscale vibe present as many guests seemed to be well dressed and celebrating. Looking forward to sampling more of the menu.

Just left and couldn't be more excited to give the general manager Dana and the entire staff a five…read morestar rating. Pat's is by far our favorite restaurant in Lake Charles. The food is delicious and the staff is top notch. We drove from Longville and it was worth it.