Service was fast and friendly...food was absolutely great!! Had the Darrel's Special and was as…read moregood as we heard it was!! 5 Stars!!! Staying at Golden Nugget and just wanted to get out for a bit and try something else...I recommend it!

After hearing from several people that we "had to check out Darrell's," we finally decided to hit…read moreit up for lunch. We arrived just a couple minutes after their 11 a.m. opening, and the place was already packed, a good sign in itself. Luckily, with only three of us, the hostess got us seated at a table right away. The exterior isn't much to look at, but stepping inside tells a different story. The interior has a sports bar meets old school diner vibe, with decor that gives the whole place a nostalgic, lived-in charm. We all decided on the Darrell's Special sandwich with jalapeño mayo, and it did not disappoint. Our waitress was fantastic the whole meal, constantly checking in, keeping our drinks filled, and making sure we didn't need anything else. Despite how busy the place was, our sandwiches came out in a surprisingly short time. The sandwich itself is a beast! A toasted, loaded bun stacked with ham, turkey, and roast beef (which I hear is made in-house), all topped with roast beef gravy, American, Swiss, and provolone cheeses, lettuce, mustard, and your choice of regular or jalapeño mayonnaise, of course we had the Jalapeño Mayo. The first bite reminded me of a warm French dip, but that impression quickly gave way to layers of different meat flavors, rounded out by the subtle heat of the jalapeño mayo. It practically melted in my mouth. Honestly, I wanted to finish the whole thing, but I didn't want to need to be rolled out of the building, so I boxed up the second half and enjoyed it again for dinner. Great food, great service, and now I understand what all the buzz was about.

Felt like we stepped back in time. Everyone was really nice. When you placed your order they just…read morehollered back to the cooks. Have not seen that in a long time. Old fashion hamburgers and onion rings were really good. Next time we go I am going to get the shrimp burger. Talked to another gentlemen that goes there quite often and he said the shrimp burger is his go to. Could not beat the price either. Lot better than going to a fast food joint.

Great local spot. Burgers and onion rings were great, and priced accordingly. Not super expensive…read morebut average for a good burger. The only thing that made me give it 3 stars was the inside of the restaurant. It's was like 90 degrees inside and looked as if it hasn't been updated since the 80s. Next time I'll probably get the burgers to go.

I really enjoyed this bar until we had a strange interaction with one of the bartenders. We were…read morethere celebrating my friends 29th birthday. The birthday girl got pulled aside by security after a bartender alleged she put her used gum into a drink she was making- my friend didn't have any gum and had just walked up to the bar to join our other friend. She also would have had to completely reach over the bar to do so- Overall a very strange interaction to have, we left shortly after. We're calling it #gumgate

Ok.... if you love burgers, this is your place!!! I'm from out of town working in Lake Charles and…read morehave been here twice within the past 2 weekends and both times the food was absolutely awesome. I had the "Nasty" burger which was probably the best burger I've had ever. PERIOD. The atmosphere is great and the chef is super fun and friendly. They also have a good selection of craft beers on tap on the pub side of the establishment. I would definitely recommend to anybody looking for a place to watch the game or to relax and enjoy a great meal. Pictured is the "Nasty" burger!

I visited the lounge for the first time on Mardi Gras. It was a fantastic location to watch the…read moreparade. We also ordered food and had plenty of spares to stretch out inside to eat. There was also plenty of space out front to celebrate together with friends and family, and also play around and ride the bull. Thanks for hosting! I didn't take a picture of the food, but everything was fantastic. Not just saying that. I will be back again soon. Boneless wings were my favorite! Both the buffalo and Asian.

Amazing pizza experience. I tried the chicken shawarma pizza at Lux Plates and Pours and it was…read moretruly exceptional. The crust was perfect. The toppings were generous and flavorful. They actually let me choose some extra toppings. And the combination of chicken shawarma, mushrooms, caramelized onions, spinach, jalapenos, special crema and queso fresca was a game changer. The service was also top notch. I would highly recommend this pizza to anyone looking for a unique pizza experience. There's nothing like it in Southwest Louisiana. Not to mention the good vibes. I wish i would've taken a picture, but we ate it up so fast. It's a must if you're in Lake Charles.

The service was fast and friendly. The servings were generous and delicious. There's not much…read moreseating, so you may need to wait for a table. But the wait is worth it. Love the classic diner vibe. The pancakes were very tasty and the biscuits were homemade. Definitely will go back at the next opportunity.

To go order. First time visiting…read more They greeted me when I came in. Customer service is excellent. Food: fresh and good to the taste. Biscuit was crunchy, but good. Hashbrown, bacon, eggs Good. No pic, sorry. Free pancake- ate 1/2, it was good too. Inside: quaint country kitchen Parking: out back. No complaints. Service: fast and friendly

I did not order any food and was just there for some drinks. The place is big but small if you…read morecould imagine that idea... a lot of kids in the crowd. Most of the playing musicians friends. The music is somewhat good but could be better... the collective ambience I got was: I am just a bit too old for this place...

Great drinks, fun space, live music, and cool bartenders. What else do you need? We tried several…read moredrinks on the drink menu and all were good. Advertised several events that sounds really great. Very welcoming to everyone who came in.

Hi Cottons Downtown…read more I was in Lake Charles last week and, as always, stopped by Cotton's Downtown location for one of their double meat cheeseburgers. You cannot ask for anything better. Their patties are handmade rather than pre-pressed and frozen, which makes for a perfect burger. Of course, the trip is not complete without their fries and world-class onion rings. I have been coming here for the last four years, and the lady at the grill is always happy, energetic, and dedicated to providing great service. I cannot say enough good things about this place. If you are ever in downtown Lake Charles, it is a must-stop. Best, MM

Great small downtown diner. We had breakfast twice on our trip to Lake Charles . Really good…read morebreakfast sandwich! I had the combo breakfast, probably the best toast I have ever had! Very reasonable price for an outstanding breakfast. Service was fast and friendly! It's a must stop for us in Lake Charles. They also do a great old fashioned hamburger for lunch at a great price!

My boyfriend and I stopped in on our way out of Louisiana back to Texas, as we are always looking…read morefor new hidden gems! This place is great! Very personable staff, delicious food, and an all around wonderful experience. Thank y'all so much!

Love everything about it. Just think should of been fresher but understand its lots of orders…read moreneeding to be filled.