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.

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.

Felt like we stepped back in time. Everyone was really nice. When you placed your order they just…read morehollered back to the cooks. Have not seen that in a long time. Old fashion hamburgers and onion rings were really good. Next time we go I am going to get the shrimp burger. Talked to another gentlemen that goes there quite often and he said the shrimp burger is his go to. Could not beat the price either. Lot better than going to a fast food joint.

After much research and debate we finally managed to find time to try this place out and it was…read moregreat. Busy but service was quick. No frills. Just a good simply done tasty burger. Not too much. Not too little. Just the right amount of burger. Very flavorful and very tasty. The onion rings were pretty delicious as well! I'll definitely be back to this place. Food - 5 Service - 4.5 Atmosphere - 4 tables were dirty and not wiped down Giving an overall 4 but it's really a 4.5.

I really enjoyed this bar until we had a strange interaction with one of the bartenders. We were…read morethere celebrating my friends 29th birthday. The birthday girl got pulled aside by security after a bartender alleged she put her used gum into a drink she was making- my friend didn't have any gum and had just walked up to the bar to join our other friend. She also would have had to completely reach over the bar to do so- Overall a very strange interaction to have, we left shortly after. We're calling it #gumgate

Ok.... if you love burgers, this is your place!!! I'm from out of town working in Lake Charles and…read morehave been here twice within the past 2 weekends and both times the food was absolutely awesome. I had the "Nasty" burger which was probably the best burger I've had ever. PERIOD. The atmosphere is great and the chef is super fun and friendly. They also have a good selection of craft beers on tap on the pub side of the establishment. I would definitely recommend to anybody looking for a place to watch the game or to relax and enjoy a great meal. Pictured is the "Nasty" burger!

I visited the lounge for the first time on Mardi Gras. It was a fantastic location to watch the…read moreparade. We also ordered food and had plenty of spares to stretch out inside to eat. There was also plenty of space out front to celebrate together with friends and family, and also play around and ride the bull. Thanks for hosting! I didn't take a picture of the food, but everything was fantastic. Not just saying that. I will be back again soon. Boneless wings were my favorite! Both the buffalo and Asian.

Amazing pizza experience. I tried the chicken shawarma pizza at Lux Plates and Pours and it was…read moretruly exceptional. The crust was perfect. The toppings were generous and flavorful. They actually let me choose some extra toppings. And the combination of chicken shawarma, mushrooms, caramelized onions, spinach, jalapenos, special crema and queso fresca was a game changer. The service was also top notch. I would highly recommend this pizza to anyone looking for a unique pizza experience. There's nothing like it in Southwest Louisiana. Not to mention the good vibes. I wish i would've taken a picture, but we ate it up so fast. It's a must if you're in Lake Charles.

The service was fast and friendly. The servings were generous and delicious. There's not much…read moreseating, so you may need to wait for a table. But the wait is worth it. Love the classic diner vibe. The pancakes were very tasty and the biscuits were homemade. Definitely will go back at the next opportunity.

To go order. First time visiting…read more They greeted me when I came in. Customer service is excellent. Food: fresh and good to the taste. Biscuit was crunchy, but good. Hashbrown, bacon, eggs Good. No pic, sorry. Free pancake- ate 1/2, it was good too. Inside: quaint country kitchen Parking: out back. No complaints. Service: fast and friendly

I did not order any food and was just there for some drinks. The place is big but small if you…read morecould imagine that idea... a lot of kids in the crowd. Most of the playing musicians friends. The music is somewhat good but could be better... the collective ambience I got was: I am just a bit too old for this place...

Great drinks, fun space, live music, and cool bartenders. What else do you need? We tried several…read moredrinks on the drink menu and all were good. Advertised several events that sounds really great. Very welcoming to everyone who came in.

Great small downtown diner. We had breakfast twice on our trip to Lake Charles . Really good…read morebreakfast sandwich! I had the combo breakfast, probably the best toast I have ever had! Very reasonable price for an outstanding breakfast. Service was fast and friendly! It's a must stop for us in Lake Charles. They also do a great old fashioned hamburger for lunch at a great price!

This place use to be great, but today my $95 order was a total disaster. The restaurant stuffed…read morefive burgers at the bottom of one bag and then stacked 2 orders of onion rings, fries, and tots on top, completely crushing everything. The food was smashed and coming out of the wrappers, and honestly uneatable. I tried to call them three times. The first two times, they hung up on me mid-sentence. The third time, I was told to call DoorDash and then they hung up again. No apology, no accountability, nothing. For a restaurant charging these prices, this kind of carelessness and customer service is unacceptable. I won't be ordering again, and I hope management sees this and takes responsibility.

Love everything about it. Just think should of been fresher but understand its lots of orders…read moreneeding to be filled.

Food and service were fantastic! Fried chicken was hot, spicy and moist. Fried Okra was crispy…read moreand well seasoned. Fish sandwich had a huge portion of fish and was hot and crispy. Met the owner who was extremely friendly and attentive to his customers. Highly recommend!