Steamboat Bills is a Lake Charles tradition! I usually go to their lakefront location, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with the location on Martin Luther King Highway! In addition to being a great seafood restaurant, it's also a seafood market where you can pick up things to cook at home. It's convenient to I-10, so travelers could easily exit, eat, and get back on the road. This is a simple and easy place to navigate when you know the method. First grab a menu or look at the one on the wall, next walk up to the counter and order and pay. You'll get a number you carry to a table. A server will bring you your food when it's ready, which generally is pretty quick. Then you eat and leave. What to eat? Well that's a good question! Most everything there is great. Seafood is the star of the show, and one can't go wrong with a seafood platter. This is a huge pile of everything that can serve two normal humans. Too often I ordered the Medium Shrimp Platter, there's nothing wrong with this choice, but I needed to try other different things. A Seafood Stuffed Baked Potato is a great choice, and very filling. For the grazers there are some solid whole meal salads. Last time I was in I just got a Fish Platter, which has two huge fillets with fries, coleslaw, and bread. Gumbo and etouffe are good choices too! I really have no idea if their dessert is any good as I never have room for any. I guess one could get some to go... read more

Steamboat Bills - This is the place! - Seafood Near Me - Lake Charles, Louisiana

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

Steamboat Bills - Seafood Near Me - Lake Charles, Louisiana

Crawfish! Get 4 or 5 pounds and enjoy. Great seasoning and juicy. Add a catfish fillet with a perfect non-greasy fry. The service is fast and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's noisy on the inside because the place is always packed![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. read more

First time trying, have passed it several times going and leaving the casinos but never stopped. Easy access off the roadway and easy access to get back on. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was busy but moved very efficiently.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly staff and awesome recommendations. Ordered a variety from the menu and it didn't disappoint. Will have to try the one near me in Pearland , Tx. Seasoned food cooked with read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]We are regulars here... it never disappoints and no matter what we order we always leave happy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We passed by and ordered some Togo. The food was all tasty. Popcorn shrimp 5/5 It was a good crunch. Shrimp was good holding size. Fried fish 5/5 Tasty as well and soft. Seafood Gumbo 4/5 Flavor was savory and really good. The shrimp was sparse though. It was kinda just the water of the soup and less rice and seafood. Wish it was more protein or so. Crawfish etouffee 5/5 Had this nice spice to it. Flavor was savory and good. Fried pickles 5/5 Good crunch and batter. read more

Steamboat Bills - Fish Bites - Seafood Near Me - Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Service and food was on point!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outside seating is nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the Rose wine was the best I've had!!

the service i got afterwards deserves 5 stars. we order a HUGE order: 4x 5lb bags of crawfish, blue crabs, 2lb shrimp and sausage, and crawfish etouffee. when we got home we realized we were missing some items. we starting drinking already, and didnt want to drive so i called them if i can come in the morning to get a refund on missing items. manager called and saved me a trip and fixed the problem. thank you! the crawfish had good flavor and i make a dipping sauce to go with it. shrimp had a good kick to it as well. read more

Steamboat Bills - seasonings for sale too. - Seafood Near Me - Lake Charles, Louisiana

We came here on a whim while passing through and I'm so glad we did! We had the fried pickles, fried mushrooms l, and cheese sticks. They were all fabulous but the cheese sticks could have been a little warmer, cheese had no cheese pull and kind of cold, but still good. The shrimp gumbo is absolutely delicious and my husband and son had the jumbo butterfly shrimp platter and it was so much food and so good! Our waitress was the sweetest and so attentive, we were so tired so I don't remember her name! read more

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This is 2nd time I've been here as I am from Cali. This place is very good. I got the gumbo and deep fried boudin balls. They included a dinner roll as well. The dinner roll was actuay very good. The boudin balls were nice and crispy and very spicy, which is perfect for me. The gumbo is good, made using a roux. I thought it was better the last time I was here, but its still good. I left buying a can of their cajun spice amd used it to make a seafood etouffee at home and it was phenomenal! read more

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We found this restaurant several years ago driving from Houma, La to Katy, Texas. It was one of the only restaurants we could find open on January 1st. Since then, we stop almost every time we go to visit family or if we are going to the casino in Lake Charles. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is laid back, cozy, and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff has been quite friendly, and the last time we were there, our waiter recognized us. Our favorite thing to order is the chicken and andouille sausage gumbo. Being from south Louisiana, I am quite picky on ordering gumbo, but seriously we have not been disappointed, and I order it every time. It is seasoned deliciously with a just right consistency roux to me. We also ordered the crawfish étouffée. It was rich and buttery. I am glad we shared it. We will be back. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is always on point, and the environment is a true pleasure just sitting in taking in all the life style of the true Cajun culture.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You not only feel engulfed in the aesthetics of the interior, but you truly feel welcome there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I don't know the guy's name, but whoever runs the front of the house as far as the service/waiter he was an African-American gentleman with dreadlocks or rolls, pulled back tight, real cool guy and just really nice which and we are not talking about a one hit wonder he is consistently showing phenomenal service. The food..... if I gotta tell you it's beyond amazing then you were doing yourself an injustice by not going in checking it out for yourself!!! Steamboat bills has it on lock in Lake Charles. Well done y'all well done.!!! read more

Food and service was excellent went out of there way to make sure everything was perfect

Very average to below for a variety of reasons....the $24.99 fishermen's platter had one piece of fish that was cardboard thin and even tho they claim their shrimp are only Louisiana, I did not get that impression at all.....platter had about 8 shrimp, some were local but others clearly not so....chewy, small and breaded completely different that the others. Stuffed crab was fine as were the french fries, slaw was watery and not too appealing really. Side salad for $4.99 was nice but $3.49 for a soda? Thats a bit exorbitant especially getting two with dinner, total splitting a platter drinks and salad just over $40 bucks....not worth it. Another odd thing here is you take a menu and then cozy up to the cashier counter to place your order after paying and they charge 4 1/2% if you use a credit card. Naw.....I wouldn't come back if ever on my way through Lake Charles again..... read more

Got a crawfish poboy. Came with fries in the side. Poboy was delicious! Lots of crawfish. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun setting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Steamboat Bills - Inside - Seafood Near Me - Lake Charles, Louisiana

Every time we come to lake charles to go to the casino at the golden nugget This is always a must definitely Restaurant restaurant then we go to The food is always good and consistent the customer service Is always friendly And they give us a warm welcome They always recognize this when we come in to eat And we live in San Antonio. You cannot go wrong with the fried crabs or any seafood on the menu. read more

Steamboat Bills - Fresh cooked crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Absolutely amazing food! We went on a Sunday around noon. Quick to order and sit down despite them being busy. We had Étouffée, gumbo and shrimp and fried fish tacos. Highly recommend this gem. We will definitely be going back when we pass through! read more

Huge portions of high quality food. Great service! We had oysters shrimp and catfish and even tried the bodin balls. Everything exceeded expectations read more

Service is exceptional. Had a hard deciding what to order, to many great choices. We settled for alligator bites, rice and beans and fried okra. Extremely delicious. Their bread rolls were freshly made, soft and hot. Food was excellent. Highly recommend them. Staff was exceptional! read more

This was our first time eating here but it definitely will not be our last. We ALL enjoyed everything. We really appreciated the hospitality for sure. This is a seat yourself restaurant. EVERYTHING is flavored. LITERALLY. The Louisiana Roll was just out right delicious I should've ordered a couple togo . We're definitely adding this to our must gos when we come to Louisiana. All different cultures enjoying the food that's how you know it's GOOD right off I10 too ? oh yeaaaa babyyyy read more

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Atchafalaya dinner and the crawfish is amazingggggggg everytime we eat there. Can never go wrong there. I ate my kids french fries and they were amazing. So I give it a 10 read more

Let me start this off by a gal from Florida is not seasoned in crawfish/poboys...... this place has changed me! It was sooo yummy. The crawfish was a little spicy for me, but the pickles helped cool it down with their sour punch that was soooo good. The staff here are very hospitable and welcoming. Before leaving Louisiana we will be back! read more

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What's not to love about a local thriving establishment? One of two locations within fairly close proximity of each other ... this one is bit further southeast and not too far off highway. Welcoming and comfortable low key interior, amazing and beyond friendly team, great service and aannnnnddd, a light and delicious lunch! Our tablemates had everything from red beans & rice, boudin, fried shrimp, boiled spicy shrimp, salad ++ and.......hey, if everyone's quiet and in their zone when they're chow'n down and only break when a pleasant S.B.B. member checks in with us........ ur having a great meal! Three words .... Worth A Stop! read more

Steamboat Bills - A pleasant surprise awaits you thru the front doors ... - Seafood Near Me - Lake Charles, Louisiana

We were disappointed! The crawfish etouffee had little to no crawfish, it looked like just only roux over the rice. The red beans and rice had only 2 slices of sausage, all beans. The shrimp in the shrimp gumbo didn't taste fresh at all. At least we didn't get sick after this dinner. Won't come back and won't recommend. read more

Steamboat Bills - Seafood Near Me - Lake Charles, Louisiana

First time at this location (the other location we frequent was doing some upgrades and repairs). Service was great when we were seated. The girls bringing our good and the one taking care of the tables needs were all very friendly and sweet. The one working the front counter on the other hand appeared to be annoyed and not want to be working. I saw her talk to other staff members and was laughing and kidding around so obviously it wasn't her mood for the day, just that she didn't want to dark with people. We couldn't make up our mind so we had a lot of food, all of it was great. Live this place. read more

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Friendly service and amazing food! Fried shrimp was crisp and fresh. The atchafalaya fish was amazing! The fried shrimp salad was full of vegetables. Nothing we ate was disappointing. Friendly staff, bring your empty tummies read more

If you're headed west on I-10 Steamboat Bill's is your last chance to get Cajun Food. If you're headed east there's nothing else until you get to Crowley. I usually opt for the gumbo which is consistently good but I haven't tried anything that I didn't like yet. read more

Steamboat Bills - Shrimp gumbo and potato salad. - Seafood Near Me - Lake Charles, Louisiana

We stop at Steamboat Bills on Lakeshore all the time when we travel to Lafayette from Houston and today decided to pick up from this location on the way back home to Houston. Ordered a large shrimp gumbo to go and received chicken and sausage. Ordered pistolettes, only received the roll. Anticipated the meal all the way home to be disappointed. I recommend checking your orders. read more

First visit here-food was awesome! Catfish was delicious, smothered okra was excellent! Will definitely be back next trip to Lake Charles!

One CAN NOT visit Louisiana and NOT try some authentic Cajun cook'n (sorry, my Southern drawl is coming out ;-) ). Unfortunately, Crawfish are out of season :-( . So, I'm not able to "pinch head, and suck tail" :-o (no insult here. That is what it's called). But, catfish is year round. 8-) OMG!! That was absolutely delicious! Except for the roll, which was soft with a firm crust, everything was piping hot. 8-) While they were too many fries for me to finish everything, the catfish remain hot from first bite until last. And, unlike the "Louisiana Kitchen" Chicken franchise that most of us are used to, the Cajun spices here are a lot milder. As a matter of fact, the cocktail sauce ws spicier. Though, it does kind of sneak up on youb, it doesn't blow the top of your head off either. For more spiciness, you need authentic Bayou cooking. And, unlike my experiences with a lot of different fish, this did not need the accompaniment of tartar sauce, cocktail sauce or ketchup. Though, I did try a bite with each. Also a very popular dish here is the crab plate that you see pictured. While I was there, I counted three orders being served. They also serve select fresh seafood that you can take home with you. read more

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Went here on request of a dear friend. We were in search of authentic Cajun seafood. We were disappointed. Not every helpful service but a lot of workers. The messed up our order and left of the appetizer. And after we starting dining on our meal, I had to go to the counter and inform them of our missing item. Further, they were out of sweet tea. They had to brew an entire new batch, smh. The communication of the employees lacked cohesiveness. The food wasn't well seasoned as we were hopeful of. Dang. This was a miss and OMG, please do not have to use the restroom. You would be better off in the forest. It was so dark and hot in there, I thought I was within a horror film. I do not enjoy extending poor reports on businesses but this one really missed the mark. read more

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Stopped here on my way back home to Texas. Went based on reviews and seeing that they had crawfish. Unfortunately for me I was late in the season, so no crawfish. My family and I still ordered and dined in. First off, the young lady at the counter was super amicable and helpful. The rest of staff were also very nice, many employees there. The place was nicely set up with lots of tables and very clean! We got our food and it was nice portions. Really liked the stuffed shrimp and stuffed crab. Fish fillets and fried shrimp were also good. Chicken poboy, the chicken was really well seasoned and good! The coleslaw was also very delicious.! I enjoyed it, sad I didnt get to try crawfish. read more

Upon entering there was a crowd of ppl at the register (appeared to be teenagers) that were highly occupied with other things than receiving orders. We ordered our food and attempted to get Sweet Tea (a staple of the south) and they had completely ran out. Our food was brought to our table in about 15 quick mins. It was piping out and fresh with NO SEASONING.Maybe I'm a picky Texan, I don't know but everything was Bland... it was suggested I come here from a native so I obliged. My concern was I had to douse the Steamboat seasoning all over my food. There was NO dip sauce with these plain chicken tenders. My daughter ordered Red Beans and Rice (no flavor), and my sister ordered the Gumbo (she douse it with hot sauce) overall the food was fresh but as a Texan I would have appreciated more seasoning. read more

Steamboat Bills - Seafood Near Me - Lake Charles, Louisiana

Comfort food! Been to quite a food places but nothing compares to here! Oh yea baby! Dazzz it! read more

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Good fried oysters-- size, flavor, and fried to perfection (although it was May, a month with no R, I'm weird like that but someone told me oysters in the summer are mostly a sex gland. yum). Gumbo was good. Boiled shrimp a little subpar, a tad overcooked to be petty, but still good gulf shrimp. Right there by the source. Fried shrimp good. read more

Steamboat Bills - Fried Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Lake Charles, Louisiana

The crawfish stuffed Pistalet's were good. I also ordered the gumbo, the stuffed potato and the Shrimp dinner.... it was ...ok. Everything was a lot overpriced and the food didn't really taste that good. The service was poor and we won't be going back to the Broad St. Location. Next time we will try the Lakeshore location. read more

Isaiah was the ambassador that took care of me. What a guy, always attentive and consistently moving, scanning, and serving. Great asset to the team. read more

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"If looking to to spend $36.34 + $3 tip to (waiter) for a despicable experience like I did I would recommend the "s Martin Luther king" location If looking to enjoy upscale comfortable dining experience I would reccomend the location on "Lakeshore" After "numerous" harassment's & obscenities (Shouted) at me by Two Cooks at this location 3times I was interrupted from my meal by a cook & his partner sexually harassing me if they could "Holler At Me" I declined & told them they should focus on Work I'm trying to enjoy my meal... the manager stood by idle & smiling as if it was "cute" ... I finished my appetizer as my main course arrived I ate one bite then noticed a (curly black hair) in my fried fish. Called my waiter over & kindly displayed the hair opposed to my (long straight brunette blonde) hair & that I would be requesting my money back & leaving upon this inadequate experience. Utterly unacceptable & shouldn't be taken lightly. Poor management & degrading perverted behavior from the two male cooks of this facility. Completely unacceptable I would gladly eat from the Checkers across the street before I swallow beard hair follicle from lustful employees. I'm sure lakeshore location practice more poise, etiquette & professionalism at that location. read more

Steamboat Bills - Beard Hair - Seafood Near Me - Lake Charles, Louisiana

Been here a few times now and I will continue to go back. The service and friendliness of the staff is too notch. Then there is the food, I have had nothing but yum yum! Po'boy on point, étouffée excellent, and my favorite the swamp fries! Would recommend over and over again! read more

Simple Cajun fried food. Ordered for carry out. Was properly prepared and hot. Waitress running the carry out wasn't real friendly.