After much research and debate we finally managed to find time to try this place out and it was…read moregreat. Busy but service was quick. No frills. Just a good simply done tasty burger. Not too much. Not too little. Just the right amount of burger. Very flavorful and very tasty. The onion rings were pretty delicious as well! I'll definitely be back to this place. Food - 5 Service - 4.5 Atmosphere - 4 tables were dirty and not wiped down Giving an overall 4 but it's really a 4.5.

Cotton's has been serving the Lake Charles area I believe since the 1970's and that when I enjoyed…read moremy first Hamburger here - after all these years don't I believe today's burgers measure up to the burgers they served back in the day? I don't think it's from the lack of effort it's just the supply chain has changed and the quailty of the original ingredients have changed and that just the cold hard truth. This is a good burger, not a great burger in my opinion the protocol here is order what you want and accept what they sit on the counter when they call your name - today's old fashion cheese burger was pretty good and very fresh but one burger can't meet everyone's expectations, for me there is too much mustard I want some but today it was over powering, I'd sub grilled onions for raw and luckily I definitely remembered to ask for pickles otherwise you don't get any. If you want a burger where the meat is the main ingredient order a double even then it's not overwhelming. Good Onion Rings (yes) and plenty of them a large order can feed at least three hungry people. They are served hot right from the grease so add salt and pat them dry unless you like the added grease they are probably the best you'll find eating out. Now what the same as it was from years gone by, very very reasonable prices, an extremely friendly staff I love they will carry on a conversation with the customers, if you frequent this place they will remember you and maybe ask how your mom and dad are doing that's not just great customer service that's amazing hometown service and that a very rare amenity today - yeah it's changed a little or maybe it's just that I have, so if they keep serving them burgers when I'm in the area I'll keep buying them...

Friendly, welcoming staff at this establishment. The Burgers…read moreand Fries were delicious and freshly made. A must go to place if in the Lake Charles area.

First time trying and it was amazing! The 3 ladies working were the sweetest! The food was 10…read morestars. We got the Mac and cheese, and Cajun kick burger. My husband said that was the best burger he's ever had! Mind you it was very spicy, but also sweet. I tried the sauce and it was good. The chocolate shake was thick and delicious. This place is a must try if you are in Lake Charles! Also you get 5.00 off if you download and sign up to use their app! The restaurant is very clean as well.

Restaurant was nice and clean....very welcoming as the owner was near the door as we entered…read more Waitress (Heather owners's daughter) was amazing and made us feel like old friends. All of the food was great. Crab cakes were wonderful and a healthy size, filet medallions were delish and we loved the side sauces that were served with the dish. Salad fresh, shrimp scampi was some of the best I have experienced and the bread pudding was top 2 in my experience. The "Dad/owner" came by and chatted with us before we left and it was a wonderful experience. Only reason I gave a 4 star is because they were out of a few side items. Highly recommend and will be back!

Food has always been good here. The most intimate moment is the owner will walk around to ensure…read moreeverything is ok with the customers. The margarita flight is amazing along with the seafood platter.

Honey and I took a date day over to Lake Charles to visit Crying Eagle Brewery. It's at the bottom…read moreof the bridge and take the first exit. Easy to get to and perfect locale. It's a super awesome setup with ample parking and great walk up. We had premade reservations via Open Table. They aren't required but we did just in case they were busy. Our server was Megan, who made great recommendations and was super helpful. (Ask for her!) Anywho... We ordered Parmesan crusted fries to start with me having the Barrel and Bough for a starter drink, and Honey had a Lake front Lager. He described it as being light and delicious. The Barrel and Bough was chefs kiss... a welcome spin on my favorite Old Fashioned. He ordered the I-10 Smash Burger with a truffle Fries, and I went for the chicken and sausage gumbo, with a side of brown butter mashed potatoes. The meal was excellent. Honey wasn't super impressed with the smash burger, but it was great presentation with good flavor. I, however, devoured my gumbo. It was the perfect blend with spice but a hint of sweet. Reminded me of my mother's gumbo and that's hard to beat!!!! We finished the meal with a cup of coffee. We got cans of Fruit Stand blend to go, and we loved it. We will for sure be back for more trips to enjoy their delish faire of foods. It is seafood heavy but there are options for vegans and burgers available as well. Overall... chefs kiss and a salute to the chef!

We drove to Lake Charles with the intention of visiting a different establishment. However, due to…read moretheir limited hours, we weren't able to visit this time around. While looking for a backup, I came across this place. I was surprised to find that they provided a variation of counter service instead of table service. We ordered at the counter, received a number and the staff later brought the food to us. However, with the beer, we ordered at a different counter and brought it back to the table ourselves. This was a while back, so I'm not sure if things have changed since then. Seating was available indoors (2 levels) and outdoors, complete with live music. We ordered the eagle wings & fries, margherita pizza and pretzels & beer cheese. The chicken wings were dry and the pizza crust was less than desirable. The pretzels were salty, but better once the salt was dusted off. The beer cheese was interesting but not my favorite. Overall, I didn't care for the food. The atmosphere was lively, but I wouldn't return just for that. There's 26 photos that should post with this review.

Food is always GREAT! Staff is the best…read more You need to try the burgers they're always Good! They have a plate lunch every day.

Great atmosphere to sit down and dine at. food always comes out hot and fresh in the waitresses…read morereally do care about their job there.

Good appetizer fried pickles, Heineken to drink . Dogs and I enjoyed atmosphere. I'm glad we found…read morea dog friendly place to get out of our hotel

Went for happy hour and had a great time! They have a really nice outside area with a turf and…read morefans/misters to keep you cool during the summer! They have many lawn games outside as well so it is a great spot to hang out for a bit!

service was amazing and the staff was super friendly the waterfront view is incredibleread more

Great burger stand just outside of the Golden Nugget on the beach…read more Friendly service and great view. You can walk out from the hotel or arrive by water via boat or jet ski. I can't explain the low rating. We always enjoy our time here. I think you would too.

There burgers are frickin amazing and so low priced ....my husband and I order from here all the…read moretime and the staff is always so sweet !!

Good little bar to hang out when you're in the lake Charles area. Bar tender was really nice and…read moreappreciated. Beer was cold like it should be.

This place is so delicious! The hubs spotted it on Yelp and immediately fell, hard for Calla. Do…read moremuch so, we visited twice in one week. Christiano was a fantastic server and took great care of us. The menu is innovative and the flavors are on point. The steak frites and fried oysters are great, the sea bass and beef shank specials were literally to die for. And I would be remiss, if I didn't give a major shout out to the greatness that resides in both the beef and chopped salads. They're incredible. The cocktails are crafty and well made to boot. The brownie in a cup dessert was my personal favorite, but the nutty cheesecake is surprisingly light and delicious also. All in all, Calla's got it all going on and you can't miss it. Cheers!

Went here on a business dinner with some colleagues and everything was fantastic. It was several…read moreyears ago but I remember it like it was yesterday. I had this strawberry ganache and it was plated beautifully. This dessert was so gorgeous that I didn't even want to eat it but I definitely did. I remember the chef coming over to our table and introducing himself and thanking us for the compliments. I haven't been back since and I'm not really sure why but it may be because this restaurant is crazy expensive! A burger costs about $22! But the vibe, the food, and the employees made it all worthwhile. I'm leaving a picture of that mesmerizing ganache for all to see!

We happened to have our travels land us in Iowa! Not Iowa the state, but rather Iowa, the town in…read moreLouisiana. Needing something for dinner, we took to Yelp... After much per reasoning of the choices of the area we chose, Roy's Meat Market! From the moment we stepped into this beautiful establishment, we knew that all the previous reviews were true, a proven hidden gem. My first question was what is Bohdin? With that our waitress promptly pulled an entire 16 inch link out of the pan and cut it into three pieces and told us to try it and see if we liked it. It was delicious, I asked her what I owed, she said nothing. Everyone needs to try it! At that, my wife and I ordered, I ordered the shrimp. Po-Boy sandwich filled with the condiments that I selected. My wife ordered the smoked turkey salad, it was huge! We then ordered a couple of beers, and proceeded to our table to wait for our food. We were greeted by some wonderful people sitting in the dining room, who were so kind and so welcoming it felt like we were at someone's home sitting around the kitchen table with old friends. Come to find out it was the owner, and one of his longtime, trusted customers and friends. As we were getting ready to leave, we were able to have a wonderful conversation with the owner ourselves, we've made a decision. The folks down here are absolutely kind as can be and so welcoming. In regard to the food, try it all give it a chance and you won't be disappointed!

I was a little unsure about stopping here, given so few reviews. Places like this are either…read moreamazing or trash. This place is definitely amazing. The folks were very friendly. I was worried they'd wonder what some out of town folk were doing in what could have been a local haunt, but that fear was false. The shrimp po boy was perfect. The jalapeño Mayo brought just enough heat to open you up, but not so much that you hated your life. I'd definitely recommend this place.