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    SHUCKS!

    Price: Moderate
    Oyster Bar
    4.4
    (58)
    **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!
  2. A photo of Grotto Ristorante - Lake Charles restaurant

    Grotto Ristorante - Lake Charles

    Price: Moderate
    Italian
    4.4
    (745)
    Located inside the Golden Nugget Lake Charles Casino, Grotto delivers a savory menu brimming with timeless recipes made on premises. Creations include many “Old World” signature dishes such as Neapolitan thin crust pizzas, Veal Kickerillo, Pollo Francese, housemade pastas & fish selections. Enjoy Grotto’s famous Peach Bellini or an extensive collection of Italian and domestic wines.

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Discover Lake Charles

The cultural capital of Southwest Louisiana, Lake Charles is immersed in the Cajun culinary tradition and offers a seafood-centric restaurant scene. Shrimp caught fresh from the nearby Gulf is on many menus, and you can enjoy it sautéed, fried, baked, boiled or broiled. However, the most uniquely Louisianan shrimp dish is the shrimp pistolette, which can also be made with crawfish. It is a seafood-stuffed rolled drizzled in a savory sauce and then baked or deep-fried. Boudin, another local calling card, is a kind of Cajun sausage that some Lake Charles eateries make fresh and serve as finger food. Also commonly served is "bayou-style rum" made from local sugar cane. Finally, if you want to go all-out on local cuisine, try the gumbo, frog legs or gator meat.

Frequently asked questions

Healthy restaurants located in Lake Charles include Gordon Ramsay Steak - Horseshoe Lake Charles, SHUCKS! and Vic & Anthony's - Lake Charles

Bottomless brunch in Lake Charles is available at SHUCKS!, Chart House - Lake Charles and Gordon Ramsay Steak - Horseshoe Lake Charles

The most romantic restaurant in Lake Charles is Vic & Anthony's - Lake Charles

Restaurants in Lake Charles with a great view include SHUCKS!, Gordon Ramsay Steak - Horseshoe Lake Charles and Landry's Seafood House - Lake Charles

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