Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Lake Charles, according to Yelp

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June 16, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Lake Charles, according to Yelp

Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.

Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?

Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.

Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.

While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Lake Charles using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Aubris Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1850 N Martin Luther King Hwy Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Botsky's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 W Pujo St Ste 100 Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Beer Bar, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Brookshire Brothers Express

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4907 Big Lake Rd Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Categories: Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Clean Juice - Lake Charles

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 4503 Nelson Rd Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Barstool Sportsbook

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 777 Ave L'Auberge L'Auberge Lake Charles Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Sports Bars, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#25. Darrell's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (573 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 W College St Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bars, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Shwarmas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 2401 Ryan St Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Lebanese, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#23. BBQ West

- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2618 Derek Dr Lake Charles, LA 70607
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

#22. The Villa Harlequin

- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 324 Pujo St Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Victoria's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1004 Broad St Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#20. UMAMI Japanese Restaurant Lake Charles

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 915 E Prien Lake Rd Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Jim's Seafood

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1400 Broad St Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Bisou Lounge

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 3939 Ryan St Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Categories: Lounges, American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Buffi's Peauxboys

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 345 Broad St. Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Prime Butcher & Brasserie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3505 Country Club Rd Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Categories: Burgers, Meat Shops, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Crying Eagle Brewing

- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1165 E Mcneese St Lake Charles, LA 70607
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza, Beer Tours
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Jt's Seafood

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2908 Lake St Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Seafood Markets, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Mama Shines Shaved Ice And More

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2514 Smith Rd Lake Charles, LA 70607
- Categories: Shaved Ice, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

#12. The Crawfish Stop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3437 Country Club Rd Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#11. The Panorama Music House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 331 Broad St Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Music Venues, American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

#10. The Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 417 Prewitt St Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Crawfish Boil-N-Go

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 823 University Dr Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Taqueria Los Sanchez's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 305 W College St Lake Charles, LA 70611
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#7. The Bekery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2040 E Walnut St Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

#6. SushiBoxx

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 4720 Nelson Rd Ste130 Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

#5. La Truffe Sauvage

- Rating: 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 815 W Bayou Pines Dr Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: French, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Great Harvest Bread

- Rating: 5.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4112 Lake St Ste 100 Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Mama Reta's Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1916 Belden St Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Biscuits & Jamz

- Rating: 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1620 N Simmons St Ste B Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Area 337 A Latino Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2500 Kirman St Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Categories: Puerto Rican, Colombian
- Read more on Yelp

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