PAT'S OF HENDERSON

For more than 50 years, this fine Lake Charles restaurant has enjoyed an unparalleled reputation. Its Cajun cuisine often wins awards for best gumbo or best Cajun dish. In addition to the traditional cuisine of the region, Pat's also offers succulent grilled meats, seafood (and not just fried) and simpler dishes such as po-boys and burgers. After a long closure following Hurricane Laura in 2020, the restaurant finally reopened in 2022, much to the delight of locals.