Lake Charles · Calcasieu County, LA
Where to take visiting family in Lake Charles
Scout analyzed 50 Lake Charles places and surfaced the ones that actually fit visiting family.
Places analyzed
50
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Scout-verified spots
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Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
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The Bekery
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Village Coffee
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Stellar Beans Coffee House & Edibles
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Pujo St Cafe
Cafe with a large menu of sandwiches & meat dishes along with rotating specials & wine tastings.
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Crying Eagle Brewing Company - Lakefront
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Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
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Steamboat Bill's on the Lake
Big, bustling fish house providing Cajun seafood in casual quarters with a nautical theme.
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121 Artisan Bistro
Crafty takes on pizza, pasta & other Italian standards served in comfy bistro surroundings.
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Seafood Palace
Laid-back restaurant with an array of seafood options & fried fare such as crab, gumbo & po' boys.
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Tia Juanitas Fish Camp
Down-home, brick-clad outpost serving fish tacos, gumbo & Southern BBQ specials, plus Sunday brunch.
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Fat Pat's Bar and Grill Lake Charles
Family-friendly choice for beer & game-watching, plus fried fare, sandwiches, burgers & hot dogs.
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Drago's Seafood Restaurant at L'Auberge Lake Charles
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Great Harvest Bread Co. Lake Charles
Bakery chain specializing in whole-grain breads & muffins made with Montana wheat.
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Villa Harlequin | Italian
Set in a historic building, this intimate establishment features an array of upscale Italian dishes.
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Crying Eagle Brewing Company - University
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Landry's Seafood House
Family-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings.
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Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
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Coffee: 30 Cafe
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Luna Bar and Grill Downtown
Easygoing bar & eatery furnishes California-accented Louisiana eats & hosts frequent live music.
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Area 337
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Restaurant Calla
New American small plates & entrees plus craft beer, wine & seasonal cocktails in a warm setting.
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SHUCKS! Lake Charles
Nightlife
On The Rocks
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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