Stopped in to Steamboat Bills on a recent trip to Lousiana. This place definitely has that…read moreLouisiana Cajun charm. The restaurant was decorated as you would expect a good Cajun restaurant to be decorated in. Service was nice and friendly and you order at the register and they bring your food to you. Service was great even after we got our food. A server asked us if we needed refills and if we wanted them in to-go cups, which scored bonus points with me! Here's what I had on this lunch visit: The crawfish pistollette (8/10) which was a small appetizer that was bread with some crawfish etouffee on top. Bread was nicely cooked and the etouffee on top was delicious. Solid starter! The Cajun Cooking Sampler (9/10) - this was a sampler with 3 amazing dishes. I got the shrimp and crab gumbo, which is classic Louisiana gumbo and it was outstanding! The sampler also had a bowl of crawfish etouffee which was good but felt it needed a bit more etoufee to mix with the rice. Lastly, the special of the day was fish courtbouillon which was a fish in tomato based sauce over rice. I really enjoyed this as the fish has a great texture and there was a lot of flavor in the sauce. Overall, solid lunch meal in the $ to $$ range depending on what you order. Recommend you trying it for a great Cajun experience!

1.3 k reviews and 1.2 k pictures. I can't I imagine that my little voice can make an impact on a…read moreperson's decision to choose Steamboat Bills. But here I go.... From the direction we drove in from it looks like a tiny parking lot with 10 spaces. Someone was pulling out so we got front row parking. There is a MASSIVE parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. Saturday Night 6:07- party of 2. The order and seating process is unusual. Place your order at the counter and they tell you which area to sit in. We were eating at 6:17. That's unreal. Alligator bites ($13) Shrimp tacos ($10) and Shrimp w/ crab gumbo. ($10) 2x miller lite ($7) dinner for 2- $45 Everything was absolutely amazing. I've read reviews where the people complained that the food was bland. And other people complained that the foods were too salty. I have zero complaints. We were completely satisfied. Thanks to Apple Maps and Yelp for helping us make this decision. We were only in for a wedding and wanted a unique experience that was local- not a chain.

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.

I love watching Gordon Ramsay on Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. When I found out that he…read morehad a restaurant in Westlake at the Horseshoe Casino I had to visit. The atmosphere of his restaurant and the food did not disappoint. The waiters who waited our party did an excellent job. Our food came out in a timely manner and all the tastes were to die for! The chef also remade a steak for my nephew as he was upset at how the first one had turned out visually. My nephew was very satisfied. If we needed anything the waiters were there. I would highly recommend a visit to this restaurant.

What a great couple of nights here ! The service was exquisite as always. Thank you William! The…read moresteaks , especially the beef Wellington, are always cooked perfect and delicious. The drinks and bread to start are to die for. We love their wedge salad which is very unique compared to others we have tried. We love the tuna tartare, with tiny cubed pieces. The Smoked beef tartare is a must try with the amazing vinaigrette they add to it. They were running bit behind once on the beef Wellington so they threw in two drinks for the trouble! Hope they run behind again! We also had the key lime cheesecake which was just ok to be honest. Place is romantic, right on the water, with great service. We will eat here on every visit.

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.

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!

The cutest restaurant downtown. Service is always so kind and personable. The food is always good…read more Everything is unique and so fresh. The decoration is well thought out and iconic.

Omg the beef tips are to die for here!!!!! The service was top notch, very cute and themed inside…read moreand it was easy to find! The butter beans were also delish and the cornbread. My crawfish poboy was okay. And I say that because I wasn't expecting a full potato slice so it was extremely hard and messy to eat lol. Overall I would definitely recommend if you're in the area!

very good condition and very clean and the food is alway cook fresh and very good and tasty and the…read moremanager and her staff is alwys very pleasant always will gave a 10 for the food and the services.

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!

I love both locations because their food is always elevated. My favorites are the tuna steak(there…read moreare two kinds, both of them are yummy!) and their fried crawfish stuffed avocado. Their brunch is also very very good!

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.

Very nice find! Authentic Japanese cuisine that have you planning your next trip there while still…read moresitting at the table. I tried a Philly roll and noodles. The Udon noodles were to die for! So delicious, I had a hard time putting the fork down. The staff are wonderful. So polite, very welcoming. Accessible parking and entrance.

We all know and love Umami. Addison, the owner, has something pretty special here…read more Fish is always top notch quality and taste. The BOGO nigiri on weekdays has me in there at least once a week! The service can be slacking at times, however. Also, the restaurant's physical is always looking pretty rough but don't judge a book by its cover!

My loving honey of 17 years surprised me with a lovey dinner here. It's a beautiful hidden gem…read moreIn the heart of Lake Charles, La. I started with the Xpresso martini, and Honey had That Smoke which more or less is a smoked Old Fashioned. I'm an Old Fashioned snob, but boy did they deliver... The presentation, smell, and taste.. it's off the charts. The martini is rich in color and taste. I haven't EVER had a martini taste this amazing! We started off with the meatball appetizer. It came with the most amazing bread and red sauce... this was amazing we inhaled it. Our dinner, we chose the ribeye, but cooked like the smoked pork rib eye style, was over the top. He chose a Caesar salad, I chose the loaded baked potato soup that was offered as today's special. Oh My Lanta and stomach. I have NEVER and I mean NEVER had such an amazing soup! This was so rich and lovely to my taste buds! The main course came out exceptional and quickly! We couldn't even eat it all! The sear, the flavor, 10 out of 10! Blake and his crew have everything on point! We chose to have the chocolate chip cheesecake for dessert bc why the heck not? I added a cup of coffee with cream and sugar bc I was gonna need to stay awake to drive home... Oh My SWEET STOMACH AND TASTE BUDS..... We inhaled that cheesecake... loved it so much we got some to go... Please come here!!! I absolutely Iove this place!!!

I had never heard of the Villa until a friend recommended it but I thought it was good. My steak…read morewas cooked exactly how I wanted it. The bread it comes with is also to die for. My only complaint is that I requested my eggs over easy and I got the total opposite of that but that's okay! Service was just ok.