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My favorite Louisiana Restaurants
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Dawn Crum
I am a southern Louisiana girl, born and raised! I love to eat! I’m usually disappointed food wise while traveling because there is NOTHING like southwest Louisiana food! Dont get me wrong; there are things I like while traveling; just very seldom fo...
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Of COURSE it’s my favorite Lake Charles Louisiana restaurant! Darrell was my daddy! Come by and enjoy our Poboys! Homemade gravy and bbq sauce! My mama and daddy spent years perfecting these recipes! Others try to get it right but fall short. We are ...
Darrell's
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Quaint family owned coffee house, serving lite fare. It is located in DeQuincy Louisiana. You will love the homemade chicken salad croissants (pecans, chia seeds) go for the spicy if you like heat!
Grind Central Station
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Oh the CRAB cakes!! My favorite! Full of crab, very little filler and I am PICKY about my crab cakes! Ask for sauce on the side and for melted butter! You won’t b disappointed! There are two locations that I know of; Lake Charles as seen here and Ab...
SHUCKS! The Louisiana Seafood House
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Located in Lake Charles. Friendly staff! They always remember my name! Maybe because I visit so often! 😂Wonderful coffee made to order. MANY choices! If u can’t decide, they will make suggestions according to your taste. The beignets are wonderful! ...
Coffee:30 Cafe
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Ok, all you crawfish lovers!! This seasonal drive-thru boiled crawfish place is the GO-TO stop! Consistent with seasoning, consistent w size; Heinen’s NEVER disappoints. They have their own crawfish ponds and take pride in what they sell. Check time...
Crawfish Boil-N-Go
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A Lake Charles favorite! Photo Credits by my granddaughter during a Grammie-Penelope date. This is a bougie although casual bakery/brunch establishment which has an elegant atmosphere. Both inside and outside have a New Orleans feel. We love the vari...
The Bekery
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Drive Thru or walk up donut shop. A Lake Charles, Louisiana staple. These fresh made (you can watch them being fried while u wait!) donuts are TO DIE FOR!! All donuts are good; but these?!?! Ohhh baby… you take a bite and they are so soft they litera...
Nelson's Donuts
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Most authentic Tex Mex restaurant in Lake Charles! My beef enchiladas were amazing! The marinated beef was grilled so nicely and was TENDER!!! B cautious on Sundays after church; get ready to wait in line.
Mexican Restaurant | Nogal Mexican Cuisine & Bar | Lake ...
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Two fine Lake Charles restaurants merged to make one super fine place to dine! Steaks are consistently cooked to perfection; the finest cuts that melt in your mouth. Add lump crab and wine reduction… you are set!
Villa Harlequin
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LOBSTER Mac and Cheese!! LOBSTER Mac and Cheese! Did ya hear me?!? It’s not on the menu but ask for it!! Has a little 🔥 to it. But not too much! It is my go to dish!!
Pat's of Henderson
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OH DONT MISS this ONE! All made from scratch, to order! All jelly and jams are homemade! It’s not just breakfast food! You won’t b disappointed! Soul food at its finest!
Biscuits n Jamz | Lake Charles LA
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Located inside LAuberge Casino, this high end restaurant is perfect for special occasions, dates you really want to impress or whatever suits your fancy. Make reservations and check the dress code!
Ember Grille & Wine Bar: Steakhouse & Seafood | L'Auberge Lake Charles
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Another high end casino restaurant! The steaks are perfection! Beautiful cuts of meat, cooked perfectly every time. What to impress someone? This is the place!!
Gordon Ramsay Steak Restaurant at Horseshoe Lake Charles
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New Orleans Louisiana

 
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It’s ALL about the atmosphere! I LOVE the outdoor area which has a true New Orleans old world vibe. I feel like I’m in a different era! It’s always my first stop when visiting NOLA!
The Court of Two Sisters
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A no-frills New Orleans home-cooking, soul food restaurant! Friendly welcoming staff, amazing food. A must for your NOLA visit if u want to experience authentic soul food!
Mothers Restaurant
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U can’t visit New Orleans without visiting this historic icon! Beignets and chicory coffee! Have cash on you! My last visit was cash only. It has been that way for years. And may not have changed. PS: don’t breathe in🤭
Cafe du Monde
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