SHUCKS!

Name: SHUCKS!
Address: 1301 Bayou Vue Drive, Lake Charles, LA, United States, 70601
Telephone: (337) 377-0101
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (52)

$30 and under

Oyster Bar

1301 Bayou Vue Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

**While we will try our hardest to accommodate parties of any size, reservations for parties bigger than 12 may find themselves seated in sections and areas different than what they intended. This is only temporary and we apologize for any inconvenient this may cause.**

Welcome to SHUCKS! of Lake Charles. That’s right, you heard me! We’ve come straight from the heart of Abbeville, LA, bringing you bold Louisiana flavor, big portions, and that Southern hospitality that'll have you feelin' like family! We’ve got oysters, fresh and packed with flavor, served raw, charbroiled, fried, or grilled.

Located just minutes from the Golden Nugget and L’Auberge, SHUCKS! is where the good times roll—live music, outdoor seating, a mini golf spot for the kiddos, and TVs everywhere so you never miss a game. So what are you waitin’ for? Grab the crew, bring your appetite, and come on down to SHUCKS! in Lake Charles—where you’re always treated like family, never a stranger!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Cajun, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(337) 377-0101
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1301 Bayou Vue Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Neighborhood
Lake Charles
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wine

What 52 people are saying

SHUCKS! reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Kid-friendly
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Good for groups
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Hot spot
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Great for outdoor dining
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Great for scenic views
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

SHUCKS! is a vibrant dining destination with "amazing food" celebrated for its "best Oyster Rockefeller" and "fantastic" charbroiled oysters. Guests praise the "outstanding service" and "beautiful location." While service can vary with new staff, the warm, energetic atmosphere and delectable seafood make it "an absolute must."

52 Reviews

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Donnie
Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A little pricey but food was great! Loved the atmosphere!
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Anthony
New Orleans / Louisiana8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The grilled seafood platter needs some work, the fish, shrimp and oysters needed a little more seasoning. The portions could have been a little more.
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Darlene
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding, along with a healthy crowd. The band was awesome to enjoy, just wish it would not have been so hot. Make plans to reserve your table soon.
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Nether
Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review
3.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The gumbo was to thick for me and I didn’t care for the shrimp and grits
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Bob
Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent wait staff, management, and entertainment. Food was amazing!!! Highly recommend.
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Cheree
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb! Food was amazing. The oysters were perfection. Nice size, clean and wonderful. We also got a chowder, fried fish, fried alligator, crab cakes and a few other menu items. ALL were delicious! The waiter was very nice and very attentive.
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coretta VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was cold when it came out and we had a party of 7. The waitress was nice but the value of food for the money was not worth it.
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Teresa
New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was my first time here. I ordered the seafood platter so I could sample a variety. The stuffed crab was the best I have ever eaten in my life. It was over the top deliciousness!! The fried fish and shrimp were good. The fried oysters, to my disappointment, were soggy, not crispy at all. The Hush puppy was very good. The stuffed shrimp was also very good. It came with a seafood boulette which was good and something most seafood platters do not have. For my side I ordered the new potatoes and they were very good! I highly recommend them. It also came with a side salad and I chose their homemade Sugar Cane Vinaigrette to try. That Vinaigrette is amazing, I highly recommend it for your salad! The next time I go I will try the charbroiled oysters which they are so famous for. Our waitress was fantastic, very knowledgeable, and very helpful. She was extremely pleasant, friendly, calm in a very busy atmosphere and was always smiling and not in a hurry serving us well.
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Deborah
Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our first visit to Shucks! We were seated 5 minutes after arriving for our reservation. Nick was our server and he did an excellent job throughout our meal. We had raw oysters shrimp cocktail and Crab/ Corn Chowder. All were excellent. We will be back again!
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Rick VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Obviously, this place is still very new and they are working out a lot of kinks. That being said, the food was fantastic. The service left a lot to be desired, but that will only get better for them. This will be a great spot for years to come.
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SHUCKS! is rated 4.5 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

1301 Bayou Vue Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lake Charles
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Cajun, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Phone number
(337) 377-0101

SHUCKS!

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