23 Best American Restaurants near Westlake

“We chose The Max to celebrate our son’s college graduation dinner, and I cannot imagine a more perfect place for such a special milestone. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel genuinely welcomed and celebrated. The manager (Jalen) and staff (Olivia & Jaden) went above & beyond to help us set up decorations prior to the dinner, helped answered all of our questions, checked on us throughout the dinner to make sure everyone was taken care of. If you are looking for a great place to have brunch, lunch or dinner consider The Max!!! You will not be disappointed!“

“If you’re craving some real Cajun flavor, this spot is where it’s at! The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming, I am always immediately greeted with smiles and hellos from the sweetest employees! These girls are the definition of southern charm! The food is amazing, I have never had anything I did not LOVE. You have to try the crawfish bread which is my personal favorite. Portions are amazing and this is definitely a must-try if you want some down-home Cajun goodness or a home cooked meal without the hassle!“

“I just went and got the hot honey ham and cheese poyboy for the 2nd time and just when I Thought it couldn’t get any better it did.. I opened it as soon as I got it to take a bite and finished the whole thing before I made it to city service Highway omgggg it was soooo good.. My man got the eggnog shake and he loves it just as much🫶🏽“

“I had my first Maplewood stuffed burger. The stuffed bacon burger and it was delicious 😋 I highly recommend this place and I'm looking forward to my next visit.“

“Great restaurant with excellent service and delicious food. Highly recommend.“

“I ate at Calla Wednesday night and I have to say it was probably one of the best meals I've ever had at any restaurant in Lake Charles. I got one of the power bowls and I highly recommend it!“

“Best onion rings, ever. . .“

“VERY good Hamburgers and fries. The ice cream is the real deal... smooth and creamy. Ms. Debbie is super nice and personable... 5 stars and well worth the drive from Moss Bluff. This will become a regular for us for sure.“

“I love KD'S. Their food is amazing. It's very inexpensive and they also give you a good bit of food, which is really great. Nowadays you don't get much food for your money.“

“******Highly Recommend ****^ My 87 year old mother, my sister in law and I had lunch at Augustine’s today at their grand opening. The lunch was fantastic! We started with delicious appetizers-crab claws in butter, onion soup, and truffle fries with Parmesan cheese. Absolutely delicious. We then enjoyed the fried oyster salad with cornbread bread crumbs (yummy!) and the chicken flatbread with balsamic vinegar and I think honey. You had to roll us out of the door as we ate every bite! I really encourage Lake Charles to support this new, locally owned and operated restaurant in downtown Lake Charles!!! Mary Shaddock Jones“

“The best hamburger ever ! The onion rings and sweet potato fries really good also💕“

“My wife and daughter and I went to Luna's yesterday, as my wife grew up in Lake Charles and said that Luna's was THE local hangout when she was growing up. With good reason, I found out. The restaurant was a delight. The food was amazing (I had a fantastic hamburger and a really good salad), and the atmosphere made me smile (all around us, throwback posters and paintings from 80s music and 90s movies). Plus the wait staff was very friendly. If you're looking for a good restaurant to do dinner with family and friends, this is the place to go.“

“Regan is amazing and very helpful and friendly!!! Our family had a great experience!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Hubster and I went to check out this restaurant yesterday. Absolutely loved it. The place was packed out. Small wait for food. The wait staff was absolutely amazing. I usually don't like to sit at the bar because of all the gossip that usually goes on. Nope no such happening at this place. Norman , owner, was spot on with food details, wiping down plates etc. I actually was impressed with the smiles and laughs that went on yesterday. They all seemed eager to help each other out. The iced tea was so amazing. I could have bought a gallon to have at the house. Both our plates of food was seasoned well and the correct temperature. I cannot express anything negative. Good job gang. You all deserve a pat on the back for making my husband believe in restaurant experience.Thank you!“

“It is a very comfortable atmosphere. It is a high end steakhouse. It is a little pricey, but beef is expensive. They offer exceptional quality steaks, several to choose from to include Japanese A5 Wagyu beef. Maybe one day I will try it. Very expensive cut of meat. I have never been disappointed with my food. I have had the filet,and the 20 ounce bone in, and a couple others. Always cooked to perfection. I always have had extraordinary service when dining there. It is a nice rsstaraunt, probably should dress a little better, but it is in a casino and I like to be comfortable. Shorts and t-shirt usually. They are always welcoming!“

“Eat here at least once a week. Food and staff never disappoint.“

“Knocked it out of the park again with a great meal and service“

“Mrs. Pam hooked us up with the best sandwich trays for our super bowl party. Everything was fresh and really delicious 😋“

“We had a great experience dining here on 6/3/23. The dozen oysters on the half shell were very tasty. My husband had the catfish and commented on how it was the best he has had in a very long time. I had the burger and fries and it was absolutely delicious! Thanks for accommodating all my food allergies. It’s difficult but you all really tried and I appreciate it very much. Finally, we had great service from Brook and enjoyed eating on the patio. Keep up the great work. Food service is a grueling job but you all did it so effortlessly!“

“Listening to music live band Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush“

“Love the food and service“

“It is always so unbearably cold in there. We bring sweaters etc, but last night I shivered through my meal being unable to enjoy it. And the waiter was rushing us through the meal. Arrived at 515p out by 540p. The food is always delicious but the atmosphere killed it. Very fast loud music, difficult to hold a conversation at the table.“

“Such a pleasant surprise! My husband and I have talked about going to Novrovsky's in Sulphur for over a year and finally stopped in on our way out of town. I was under the impression it was just a small sandwich joint. It's not at all! The location is open and spacious. I ordered their Buffalo chicken tenders with fries and I have been thinking about them ever since! The tenders were huge, thankfully I got just the 3 piece because I couldn't finish it. That buffalo sauce is one of the best I've had-deep red color, intense flavor, and a slow, sneaky heat. The fries are delightful -crispy, greasy, lightly battered and were placed under the tenders so they got saucy, too. Next trip will be to try one of their potatoes because I saw a chicken fried steak potato be delivered to a nearby table. If you, like me, have been sleeping on going to Novrovsky's, it's time to wake up and go!“