Best Seafood in Lake Charles

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Lake Charles, LA at 1301 Bayou Vue Drive

Charbroiled Oysters on Contraband Bayou

Gulf Oysters, Cajun Soul, Since 1995

Gulf-fresh oysters, house-made Cajun specialties, and bold Southern flavors — two locations, one legendary Louisiana spirit.

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Charbroiled Oysters, Six Ways

Rough Neck, Rockefeller, Candied, Shuck-a-fella, Traditional, and Supreme — each one topped, fired, and served bubbling hot on the half shell. These are the oysters people drive across Louisiana for.

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Fresh Off the Gulf

Dinner on the Bayou

Pull up a chair on the waterfront patio at our Lake Charles location. Cold cocktails, great Cajun food, and the bayou right out the window.

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From Oyster Bar Roots to Louisiana Legacy

Voted the best oysters in Southwest Louisiana, SHUCKS! Lake Charles serves fresh Gulf seafood, authentic Cajun cooking, hand-cut steaks, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and homemade desserts on Contraband Bayou. A second home to the beloved Abbeville original (open since 1995), our Lake Charles restaurant brings the same generous portions, home-style Cajun flavor, and family atmosphere to SWLA — with the best patio seating on the bayou, where the gators sometimes stop by too. Come pass a shuckin' good time on Contraband Bayou.

Best charbroiled oysters in Lake Charles, hands down. Been coming here since they opened and the quality has never dropped. The seafood platter is massive and always fresh. Staff treats you like family.

Mike T.

We stopped in on our way through Louisiana and wow, so glad we did! The oysters were incredible and the view on the bayou is beautiful. Will deffintely be back next time we're in town.

Danielle R.

Really solid seafood spot. Charbroiled oysters are the star of the menu for sure. Service was a little slow on a Saturday night but thats expected when its packed. Food made up for it tho.

Chris B.

Had our anniversary dinner here and it was perfect! The shrimp and the gumbo were out of this world. Our server was so sweet and even brought us a little dessert. Love this place!!

Sandra M.