A Lake Charles fixture since 1985, this casual restaurant/bar is all about the beloved Louisiana sandwich built on fresh buns and stuffed to maximum, multi-napkin eating pleasure. Darrell’s In a city where po’boy appreciation runs high, Darrell’s rules.But regulars come for the daily plate lunches (dine-in or take-away) that include hearty meals such as pork steak, steak and gravy, meatball stew, chicken fricassee, fish and shrimp stew, and fried pork chops, all served with homey sides.

There’s a regular menu of big burgers, salads, boiled seafood, po’boys and fried seafood baskets.

The Back Porch The Back Porch, a roadhouse-style bar and grill, reopened in 2022 under new name and management.

closed Sundayįind them online: /mamaretaskitchen/ Or try one of these options: Last year the company broke ground on a new, 35,000-square-foot family entertainment center on Country Club Road that will include an indoor pool, inflatable jump air park, aquatics center, event rooms and a new restaurant that will be overseen by chef Amanda Cusey of The Villa Harlequin.

Lake Area Adventures Make the most of the local waterways by renting pontoon boats and kayaks from Lake Area Adventures, which also provides tours, event catering and parties.

The Lakefront Promenade is where Lake Charles congregates for public events such as the Louisiana Pirate Festival, Fourth of July, and the Live at the Lakefront Concert Series. Stroll, jog or bicycle the promenade which offers benches, picnic tables, brick walkways, artwork, memorials and statues.

Lakefront Promenade Great views and a sense of city history can be enjoyed along the winding Lakefront Promenade, which connects to the Civic Center Seawall and Park and the Bord du Lac Marina.to 6 p.m.įind them online: /department/division.php?fDD=3-29 Or try one of these options:

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