Guidebook for Lake Charles
Food Scene
Lake Charles has TONS of restaurants - here are a few of my favorites.
Local microbrewery with good hamburgers. Check website for activities. Rikenjaks is located on Ryan Street (named after one of the founding fathers - and my ancestor - of Lake Charles). It's not far from the Bayou House. The street is a very busy commercial corridor that runs from downtown Lake Charles to McNeese State University. There are lots of restaurants to choose from.
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Rikenjaks Brewing Company
3716 Ryan StLocal microbrewery with good hamburgers. Check website for activities. Rikenjaks is located on Ryan Street (named after one of the founding fathers - and my ancestor - of Lake Charles). It's not far from the Bayou House. The street is a very busy commercial corridor that runs from downtown Lake Charles to McNeese State University. There are lots of restaurants to choose from.
If you fancy a romantic French restaurant experience, La Truffe Sauvage is just down the street. $$$
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La Truffe Sauvage
815 W Bayou Pines DrIf you fancy a romantic French restaurant experience, La Truffe Sauvage is just down the street. $$$
Pretty popular with the Lake Charles crowd. It's in downtown Lake Charles. To get to the downtown area just head north on Lake Street. It will dead end at the lake - take a right and travel along one of the most scenic streets in Lake Charles. The drive will take you to the western edge of downtown.
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Pujo St Cafe
901 Ryan StPretty popular with the Lake Charles crowd. It's in downtown Lake Charles. To get to the downtown area just head north on Lake Street. It will dead end at the lake - take a right and travel along one of the most scenic streets in Lake Charles. The drive will take you to the western edge of downtown.
How do you say cheers in Greek?
Στην υγειά σας (Stin ygeiá sas), This restaurant is just around the corner from the Bayou House on Prien Lake Road. Prien Lake Road has become a very busy street, with plenty of restaurants to choose from. Prien Lake Road also takes you to Nelson Road, which will bring you to the Casinos.
Zeus
625 W Prien Lake RdHow do you say cheers in Greek?
Στην υγειά σας (Stin ygeiá sas), This restaurant is just around the corner from the Bayou House on Prien Lake Road. Prien Lake Road has become a very busy street, with plenty of restaurants to choose from. Prien Lake Road also takes you to Nelson Road, which will bring you to the Casinos.
This is a favorite place with the locals. It's a small, unassuming restaurant that serves "Steaks, seafood & standard Cajun-Creole entrees ".
Chastain's Food & Spirits
This is a favorite place with the locals. It's a small, unassuming restaurant that serves "Steaks, seafood & standard Cajun-Creole entrees ".
Upscale dining at the Golden Nugget golf course with a nice view of the 210 Bridge.
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Chart House
2550 Golden Nugget BlvdUpscale dining at the Golden Nugget golf course with a nice view of the 210 Bridge.
Shopping
Prien Lake Mall
496 W Prien Lake RdThe only mall in town.
Although you will probably find everything you need at the Bayou House, Target is just around the corner.
Target
1720 W Prien Lake RdAlthough you will probably find everything you need at the Bayou House, Target is just around the corner.
Essentials
There is a CVS drug store across the street from the grocery store.
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Walmart Neighborhood Market
2011 Ryan StThere is a CVS drug store across the street from the grocery store.
Sightseeing
Bayou Rum is made at a small distillery about 15 miles east of Lake Charles. Try the Satsuma and the Dark Select - they are our favorites!
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Louisiana Spirits Distillery
20909 Frontage RdBayou Rum is made at a small distillery about 15 miles east of Lake Charles. Try the Satsuma and the Dark Select - they are our favorites!
If the view from the Bayou House is not enough you might consider an excursion along the Creole Nature Trail. Check out their website https://www.visitlakecharles.org/creole-nature-trail/
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Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
2740 N Lakeshore DrIf the view from the Bayou House is not enough you might consider an excursion along the Creole Nature Trail. Check out their website https://www.visitlakecharles.org/creole-nature-trail/
Arts & Culture
1911 Historic City Hall
1001 Ryan StExhibits vary.
If you are interested in a bit of South Louisiana history, check out this little museum.
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Imperial Calcasieu Museum
204 W Sallier StIf you are interested in a bit of South Louisiana history, check out this little museum.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinemark Lake Charles and XD
Lake MallJust around the corner from the Bayou House in the Prien Lake Mall.
What can I say - it's a casino! I recommend checking out their concert listings , we actually get some pretty good bands come through town.
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Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
2550 Golden Nugget BlvdWhat can I say - it's a casino! I recommend checking out their concert listings , we actually get some pretty good bands come through town.
Two of the casinos in Lake Charles are just a few minutes away from the Bayou House.
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L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
777 Ave L'AubergeTwo of the casinos in Lake Charles are just a few minutes away from the Bayou House.