SHUCKS!

Name: SHUCKS!
Address: 1301 Bayou Vue Drive, Lake Charles, LA, United States, 70601
Telephone: (337) 377-0101
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (61)

$30 and under

Oyster Bar

1301 Bayou Vue Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 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 61 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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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Kid-friendly
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Good for groups
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Hot spot
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Great for outdoor dining
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Great for scenic views
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Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shucks! in Lake Charles offers a delightful dining experience with "food was amazing" and "oysters were perfection." While the service is still smoothing out, the restaurant boasts a lively atmosphere and attentive wait staff. Noteworthy dishes include the "charbroiled oysters," "Sassy Shrimp," and "stuffed crab." Ideal for seafood lovers seeking an enjoyable meal.

61 Reviews

V
Victoria
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Gator bites are so good!! Great service and atmosphere! We will definitely be back!
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Mitchell
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was crowded, but the server explained the situation and continued to make sure we were ok. The food was GREAT.
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Laura
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service lively atmosphere. Waiter was pleasant and good
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Yvette
Atlanta12 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The server was amazing!!! Drinks fantastic!!! The food needs some work. The bush puppies were over cooked with old oil. The breading on the fried food was sub-standard. Peeling off just not good.
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Tonia
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my husband for his first time since they opened and we also was celebrating our 27th anniversary! Everything was excellent and we will definitely be back
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Brian
Baton Rouge / Lafayette8 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was fair; seevice was slow; we will not be back.
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Kimberly
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food and music! So glad Shucks is in Lake Charles.
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susan VIP
Baton Rouge / Lafayette28 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very nice Father’s Day lunch outside on the patio. Lexie was a wonderful server and the Sassy Shrimp are a must! We will definitely dine again.
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Chris VIP
Houston95 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Not a bad spot overall close to where we we were staying for the weekend.food was just ok . Hush puppies gator bites were good
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Donnie
Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
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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SHUCKS! is rated 4.4 stars by 61 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

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 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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