We visit Shuck's often when coming to Lake Charles because we enjoy it so much, but this was the…read more1st time sitting at a booth. The waitress did get our order wrong, but she was very apologetic and friendly and made it right. Do me a favor, the next time management comes in to eat with their family, sit them at one of the wooden booths. I think they'll agree that they feel very awkward and the tables need to be raised to standard height. Now I know the correct answer when asked "Is a booth ok?", it's a hard no!

This spot looks newly open in a nearly empty plaza behind the hotel nearby. Very walkable spot from…read morethe surrounding hotels, and the parking lot is spacious. The interior is also big and very tidy! There was a small welcoming staff there to greet us. The grilled oysters were topped with chopped peppers and bacon bits - came out hot and the oysters were plump and big! Very very tasty! It was about 30$ for a dozen oysters - so quite affordable for the size of oysters. Great bite and starter. I ordered the Atchafalaya, which had fried catfish and crawfish etouffee gravy smothered on top. The rice was a bit underdone which made the over taste of the dish not as cohesive. The crawfish pieces were abundant, but slightly mushy. The sweet potato fried side dish that came with the dish was perfect though - soft interior and slightly crisp exterior. The portion size was huge and I wasn't able to finish the dish. I'd definitely recommend trying the oysters on the menu, and next time, I'll need to try the fresh oysters!

Not only are they amazing! We live in Texas and went out of our way to eat here for my birthday! I…read moreleft my purse here on accident and didn't realize it until we got home! They overnighted it to me and their staff was amazing! 10 out 10 will always go out of my way to eat here!

1.3 k reviews and 1.2 k pictures. I can't I imagine that my little voice can make an impact on a…read moreperson's decision to choose Steamboat Bills. But here I go.... From the direction we drove in from it looks like a tiny parking lot with 10 spaces. Someone was pulling out so we got front row parking. There is a MASSIVE parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. Saturday Night 6:07- party of 2. The order and seating process is unusual. Place your order at the counter and they tell you which area to sit in. We were eating at 6:17. That's unreal. Alligator bites ($13) Shrimp tacos ($10) and Shrimp w/ crab gumbo. ($10) 2x miller lite ($7) dinner for 2- $45 Everything was absolutely amazing. I've read reviews where the people complained that the food was bland. And other people complained that the foods were too salty. I have zero complaints. We were completely satisfied. Thanks to Apple Maps and Yelp for helping us make this decision. We were only in for a wedding and wanted a unique experience that was local- not a chain.

Crawfish! Get 4 or 5 pounds and enjoy. Great seasoning and juicy. Add a catfish fillet with a…read moreperfect non-greasy fry. The service is fast and friendly. It's noisy on the inside because the place is always packed! Order at the register, a hostess will seat you and the food is delivered to your table. Went there twice in one week for the crawfish. All the other food is great too.

If you are in Lake Charles you HAVE to stop here. It is consistently delicious seafood, but our…read morefavorite time of year is Crawfish season!!! I also like the soft shell crab which is lightly battered and always freshly made.

Every thing. Food, Service was outstanding. Our third visit and other than the first which was a…read moreservice related issue which management corrected.

Service was phenomenal and the food was fantastic. The bartender was so attentive and came with…read morerecommendations and a smile! I ordered the grill shrimp work fried rice and broccoli. And the restaurant could use a makeover, but if you can get past that, you'll have an enjoyable time. There is accessible parking and entrance.

This place has a casual country feel. They're definitely known for their seafood, and they didn't…read moredisappoint. I opted for the Crawfish, and was a amazed of how full of flavor and spicy they were! Some of the best Crawfish I'd had in long time. The server was friendly and attentive, the restaurant was very clean. If you're looking for good seafood, had a good price, eat here!

Great place great food great ambience…read more Prices are very reasonable for what you receive

Ambiance and Service are top class Staff is very polite…read moreThe food is top quality Stand out dishes Signature crabcake Chicken cutlet Their housemade mash potato A good dish to try out would be their salmon entree An unexpectedly great experience

I was seeking lighter fare for the eve, and caved to the billboard suggestion of Pat's…read more I was nicely greeted by the hostess team, and headed straight to a barstool. Brett and Logan gave me the lowdown on the history of Pat's (rebuild following hurricane/s) while mixing up a decent Old Fashioned. I started w a side wedge followed with crab cakes and a "stuffed potato" (like a twice-baked). The cheese on the potato resembled the sheen of a kraft single. Maybe step up the cheese game. Nevertheless, all was good and tasty. A mid-upscale vibe present as many guests seemed to be well dressed and celebrating. Looking forward to sampling more of the menu.

We are in town from Houston, we needed to kill time while we were waiting for our hotel room to get…read moreready. Fat Pats kept popping up as a suggestion so we thought why not? I ordered the Fried Catfish. Initially it looked good, food was hot and seasoned. But after a couple of bites I realized that it was completely undercooked. The mustard binder was so overpowering and the batter was raw. Horrible combination. Some of my fries were cooked and some were raw. Suggestion- adjust grease temperature and cook food all the way and ease up on the mustarbinder.

I visited on a Sunday around 3p. There was no one at the hostess stand. I waited, then wondered if…read moreI was to seat myself. I did, in the bar area. All of the bar stools were taken, so I sat at a table in the bar area so that I could see the tvs. Staff walked past, no greeting or acknowledgment. Later, the party at the bar left. A girl wiped the table beside me, but didn't acknowledge my presence. I waited a good 10 minutes more for a waitress. Nothing, then I left. Accessible parking and entrance.

Omg the beef tips are to die for here!!!!! The service was top notch, very cute and themed inside…read moreand it was easy to find! The butter beans were also delish and the cornbread. My crawfish poboy was okay. And I say that because I wasn't expecting a full potato slice so it was extremely hard and messy to eat lol. Overall I would definitely recommend if you're in the area!

Traveling from Houston to New Orleans, Lake Charles makes a great stop for lunch. After a Google…read moresearch, Buffi's looked like it had potential. Pretty easy to get to when traveling east on I-10. We found easy parking, Buffi's is at the corner of Broad & Bilbo Street. Great vibes right from the get go. There's a pretty mural on the side of the building, great photo op for those that are doing it for the 'Gram. The interior is cutely decorated, black and white checkered table cloths. It's self service at the counter. After looking over the menu, we decided on a small bowl of Shrimp & Corn Chowder along with a full size All American Peauxboy. I'm not a corn guy but my wife said the chowder was delicious. The Peauxboy was fantastic. If you would have told me the bread was baked an hour before I ate the sandwich, I would have believed you. It was so fresh & so delicious! We might have a new stop for our roadtrips when headed east. It was a great first meal on our weekend getaway.

A sports bar with the mostest.. The are laps tvs throughout. The staff were attentive. I…read moreabsolutely loved the fried fish poboy. The fries were crispy and the sandwich was a lot, but who's complaining. It was delicious. And the music, the soulfulness was on point. Great vibes! Accessible parking and entrance

Food was not completely cooked. Onion rings have raw batter. The bread was soaked and soggy…read more Can't be picked up in one piece. I called after getting home. I was told that the kitchen was closed for fried food but I could bring the plate back tomorrow for them to make me another one. I have to not throw the plate away but have to return it to get a replacement.

Finally tried Leonard's from a coworker's recommendation and we really enjoyed it. My wife and I…read moreshared the seafood platter and we couldn't eat it all. There was enough food to feed at least one more person. The fried catfish filets were huge. The fried shrimp and french fries were both good. The standout was the seafood pasta; that stuff was way better than we thought it would be. Didn't care for the fried seafood balls or whatever they were because it looked like it had yellow rice in them. But it was a cool place to visit and we will go back.

This place is wow. I mean I. The sense that I've passed this place to eat a mediocre placed many…read moretimes. Leonard's is a good spot for southern Cajun food. I had an amazing lunch special with a fried pork chop and red beans. It is very homey and feels like an old school eatery. They had a lot of choices. I saw people getting all different plates. When ours came it was as heavy as two plates maybe even three. I had left overs and I ate it a few hours later. It was good the second time also. I'll tell you this if you are a passing through stop in it's amazing.