Trail Restaurants

Nott's Corner features great seafood, steaks and gumbo. You know you've found the place when you spot the giant red crawfish out front. Check out any of their signature dishes from the menu for something really special. During crawfish season, every table in the place is piled high with steaming platters of boiled crawfish. Take time to enjoy the collection of historic photographs gracing the walls of the restaurant and get a lesson on the history of the people and industries that built this special place. Nott's Corner is located in the beautiful lakeside town of Lake Arthur. Take time after your meal to travel down Grand Ave. and visit the Lake Arthur Park and its spreading live oaks and see the beautiful homes along the lake each with its own wharf extending out to the stately cypress trees.

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Cajun Tales is a full menu restaurant featuring seafood, local favorites and breakfast. Of special note is their seafood buffet on weekends where one can join the local crowd who have come to depend on the quality and variety of Cajun Tales' buffet. The menu features a full choice of seafood dishes from blackened fish to rich au gratins to grilled steaks. When duck hunting season is open, the restaurant is full of hunters enjoying a hearty breakfast.

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Everyone in Sulphur takes a break at least once per week to load up on Cajun fare at Hollier's. It's a local favorite serving up Cajun/Creole fare with fried and fresh fish, seafood and desserts in a casual atmosphere. Let's not forget good down home barbecue and pork chops that are finger-licking good. This full-service family restaurant serves lunch and dinner and has banquet and catering capabilities. Located near Interstate 10.

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This full service family restaurant serves lunch and dinner all in a casual atmosphere. Guests enjoy local favorites like boiled seafood and savory gumbo. When arriving, patrons are treated to the mouth-watering smells of boiled seafood and are greeted by a friendly staff. There is a private room in the back where groups can reserve space for special occasions. Be sure to bring a big appetite when you eat at Seafood Palace, especially during crawfish season!

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Straight from Creole, Louisiana, on the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, ShaSha's of Creole is now in Lake Charles in the downtown area. So, city slickers are getting spoiled to the rich seasonings of some of the most authentic food found in Southwest Louisiana. ShaSha's has an extremely eclectic and fun atmosphere, and the food is melt in your mouth delicious.

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Est. 1869. Dupuy's Oyster Shop is a full service restaurant located in downtown Abbeville and is a local favorite known for oysters on the half shell. Serving all varities of fresh seafood - fried, grilled, pan broiled. We also serve steaks, poboys, chicken and pasta entre's. Join us where the tradition of Cajun hospitality, great service and delicious food continues. Private banquet room available. Open Tues-Sat 11 am-2 pm, 5-9 pm. AE,DC,DI,MC,V

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Serving up New Orleans-style po-boys on bread brought in from the Big Easy's own Gambino's, this quaint little restaurant located in historic Downtown Lake Charles lacks nothing in taste or atmosphere. Patrons enjoy the eclectic decor of the restaurant while munching on tasty sandwiches, flavorful gumbo and really good burgers. For late nights, enjoy live music and spirits.

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The Confrerie D' Abbeville welcomes you to Abbeville's "5,000 EGG" Giant Omelette Celebration, a festival like no other! This family oriented event kicks off Saturday morning with a Kids' World and a charity walk through downtown. Magdalen Square, with its majestic oaks and old-fashioned gazebo, is the setting for the two-day Arts & Craft Show. Dance to some of Louisiana's best music, sample our Cajun dishes or watch the antique farm implements compete in the egg-cracking contest. The fun continues on Sunday with antique cars on display, along with more music guaranteed to get you dancing. Grab your seat early for the procession of chefs, eggs and bread to the Giant 12 foot skillet and watch as they prepare and cook the "5000 Egg" Giant Omelette. Hours: Sat 8 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4:30 pm. French spoken

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This fine dining restaurant was one of Southwest Louisiana's best-kept secrets for years since its only form of advertising was word-of-mouth. After being voted 'Best in Southwest Louisiana' in four different categories by area residents; however, it has now hit the mainstream. Diners are treated to wonderful dishes like lump crab meat with lemon butter sauce, tender, juicy steaks and wonderful grape leaves, kibbie and humus in an elegant dining environment.

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This renowned landmark originated in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The place was a hit, and the L'Auberge venue represented its first foray east of the Rockies. A recipient of Wine Spectator's prestigious "Award of Excellence" nine years running, Snake River Grill presents innovative modern American cuisine with a subtle western influence. An extensive wine list and the best local and regional flavors round out the rustic dining experience.

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Open Monday – Saturday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm

Boudin is one of Louisiana's great comfort foods. A mixture of beef, pork and rice stuffed in a natural casing, boudin is enjoyed at most events where Cajun food is featured. And here in Jennings one can find not just the Boudin King of the state or even of the country, but, by act of the Louisiana legislature, we have the Boudin King of the Universe. When you finish sampling the boudin, try one of the king's fried seafood dinners, a delicious po-boy or warm your insides with a bowl of his gumbo. Boudin travels well when frozen and is a great treat to bring home to share with your friends. They've got it frozen, packaged and ready to travel or ship.

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Luna Bar & Grill is truly one of the most unique venues in Lake Charles. With an artistic flair and astral decorations, you will immediately feel transported into a magical evening. There is a diverse menu with anything from interesting salads to fried veggies with special ranch sauce, you will enjoy every bite. Weekends feature live music, local bands to out-of-towners taking the stage on the outside back patio. Bringing home the astral theme, there is also a bar outside with stars and moons painted on the bricks, complete with a black light for extra ambiance. Luna is located in downtown Lake Charles, all within walking distance of other live music venues.

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For more than 50 years, Pat's of Henderson has served up authentic Cajun cuisine inspired by the owners' Cajun heritage and love for great food. Priding themselves on offering diners the best service, value and surroundings in Lake Charles, this establishment is a crowd pleaser. Receiving numerous awards from local publications over the years, this area treasure offers meeting/banquet rooms with specialized menus to meet any group's needs.

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Get a taste of the Big Easy in this full-service restaurant that is known for its American, Cajun/Creole, Italian and French meals. Located in the old Gordon's Drugstore Building in historic Downtown Lake Charles, Pujo St. Cafe serves lunch and dinner daily. This New Orleans style eatery has banquet and catering capabilities. In a casual, but elegant dining atmosphere, patrons enjoy specials such as oysters Pujo, shrimp bisque, filet mignon and bread pudding with rum sauce. There is a covered, outside patio where patrons can enjoy the atmosphere of historic downtown Lake Charles. Inside, restaurant goers can meet for drinks and cocktails in the semi-private bar, and in the back, there is a private room for parties and special occasions.

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Open seven days a week 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Meeting and Banquet rooms available, with a lounge.

Walker's offers casual dining with a full menu featuring many staples of Cajun cuisine. Fresh Louisiana crawfish can be enjoyed in a rich etouffee over rice, in a savory pasta dish or topping a thick grilled steak. Walker's features award winning gumbo whether you prefer seafood or chicken and sausage. A hearty plate lunch is offered at noon.

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Hebert's, home of the original deboned stuffed poultry, is owned and operated by true Cajuns. Our Cajun Food Market has developed unique seasonings, marinades, stuffings and cooking processes to produce wonderfully delicious products. Hebert's starts with a selection of the finest products available. The combination of cooking and seasonings creates the authentic Cajun flavor which is found in South Louisiana. Our goal is to provide our customers with a consistent, high quality product and true Cajun flavor. We have all the Cajun favorites: boudin, Turduckens, boneless stuffed chickens and turkeys, etouffee, a variety of sausages and much more. Open Mon-Sat 7 am-6:30 pm, Sun 7 am-noon

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The Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail in the Lake Charles area features 17 boudin stops where visitors can get a taste from the boudin masters. Considered a staple snack in the southern regions of the Bayou State, boudin is made of varying amounts of pork meat, liver, rice, onions, parsley and dry seasonings like salt, red pepper, black pepper and garlic powder. Bought by the pound, it's perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or anytime in between. Each area in Louisiana has its own take on boudin, and Southwest Louisiana is known for its consistency in texture. For a list of all stops and restaurants on the boudin trail, visit http://www.visitlakecharles.org/things-you-must-see5/

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Suire's has been in business since 1976 and serves authenic Cajun food using our family's Cajun recipes. Stop by for our specialties such as Turtle Sauce Piquant and seafood pistolettes, homemade baked goods, prepackaged and frozen Cajun food items and much more. Grocery items are also available. Our Mom and Pop store has been featured in The New York Times, Louisiana Cookin' and Weekends in La. Open Mon-Sat 5:30 am-7 pm, Sun 6:30 am-2 pm. MC,V. American Sign Language and French spoken

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Frey's is THE place to come to experience the best in Cajun food, Cajun music, Cajun dancing and Cajun fun! Frey's brings their own tradition of Cajun recipes from their original restaurant in the country south of Welsh to a new facility in Jennings. The new restaurant covers 7,000 square feet of dining and dancing area. On Friday and Saturday nights local musicians provide the sounds of authentic Cajun music whose roots can be traced back to medieval France. Enjoy mounds of boiled crawfish in season, savory gumbo and rich etouffee. Spend a Saturday night at Frey's soaking up the music, dancing and enjoying boiled crawfish and you may never want to leave. In fact, Frey's even has 7 RV slots with full service hook-ups for overnight parking.

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