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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Lake Charles’ finest seafood at Steamboat Bill’s on the Lake, your go-to destination for the best Cajun cuisine and fresh local seafood. Dive into a culinary experience that captures the essence of Lake Charles with our diverse menu featuring crispy fish fillets, succulent shrimp, flavorful po-boys, rich etouffee, and so much more. At Steamboat Bill’s, we take pride in offering the freshest seafood in town, sourced locally to ensure exceptional quality and unforgettable flavor. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, our restaurant invites you to savor the authentic taste of Lake Charles Cajun food and discover why we’re renowned for our commitment to excellence. Visit us today !
Big, bustling fish house providing Cajun seafood in casual quarters with a nautical theme.
Hours
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1004 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: (337) 494-1070
Website: https://www.steamboatbills.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
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Lauren McGill
We stopped by Steamboat Bill’s on our way through the Lake Charles area! This was the perfect stop! Everything we ordered was fantastic! I had the Shrimp Etouffe. I have never had it so wasnt sure how I would like it. They offered me a sample ahead of time and it was fantastic so I had to order it!! We also had fried gator and chicken gumbo! It was all wonderful, we will definitely return here if we are in the area again!
… moreCritDicks
A nice change from the land animal meals to this point in the trip.
I think everything was/is fried, but to a satisfactory quality. Fried perfectly.
This place was explained by the hotel staff as, “every customer seemed satisfied”.
Neat décor and very friendly staff ensuring our time there was quality.
I think I should’ve tried some other culinary adventures, but I think I would’ve been eating them entirely by myself.
No leftovers this evening.
Dicks
… moreI think everything was/is fried, but to a satisfactory quality. Fried perfectly.
This place was explained by the hotel staff as, “every customer seemed satisfied”.
Neat décor and very friendly staff ensuring our time there was quality.
I think I should’ve tried some other culinary adventures, but I think I would’ve been eating them entirely by myself.
No leftovers this evening.
Dicks
Ashley
We stopped at this location off the freeway due to its high number of reviews. Parking is somewhat limited given the heavy traffic flow, though they had someone outside helping direct cars.
Unfortunately, our first experience was disappointing. We were told to go to a specific register and waited several minutes while staff behind the counter appeared to be unoccupied and did not assist us. When I mentioned it to the employee who had directed us, he eventually came over to take our order.
Once seated, no one greeted us at our table. We had to request cocktail sauce and tartar sauce ourselves, despite ordering fried shrimp. Tips are entered at the counter before sitting, which was a bit confusing, and we were not checked on again until we were gathering our belongings. Only bottled water is served, and we had to get a second bottle ourselves. Overall, the service felt inattentive, and I would not recommend this location if service is important to you.
The food itself was decent. The cocktail sauce had an interesting flavor and their own seasoning. The boudin balls and fried shrimp had a nice crisp, and the crawfish étouffée was creamy and buttery, reminiscent of authentic New Orleans flavors. Dessert is limited to Cheesecake Factory options, which felt like a missed opportunity for a more local or homemade touch.
If you’re looking for okay food and don’t mind minimal attention from staff, this location could work. But for a full experience with attentive service, I would look elsewhere.
… moreUnfortunately, our first experience was disappointing. We were told to go to a specific register and waited several minutes while staff behind the counter appeared to be unoccupied and did not assist us. When I mentioned it to the employee who had directed us, he eventually came over to take our order.
Once seated, no one greeted us at our table. We had to request cocktail sauce and tartar sauce ourselves, despite ordering fried shrimp. Tips are entered at the counter before sitting, which was a bit confusing, and we were not checked on again until we were gathering our belongings. Only bottled water is served, and we had to get a second bottle ourselves. Overall, the service felt inattentive, and I would not recommend this location if service is important to you.
The food itself was decent. The cocktail sauce had an interesting flavor and their own seasoning. The boudin balls and fried shrimp had a nice crisp, and the crawfish étouffée was creamy and buttery, reminiscent of authentic New Orleans flavors. Dessert is limited to Cheesecake Factory options, which felt like a missed opportunity for a more local or homemade touch.
If you’re looking for okay food and don’t mind minimal attention from staff, this location could work. But for a full experience with attentive service, I would look elsewhere.
Jason Pierrotti
I visited in December 2025. I had the jumbo fried shrimp, and my partner had gumbo and a salad. I had a crawfish pistolette which was nice. The salad was a bit better than that at a similar restaurant the day before. The servers here were more friendly and very responsive. The pay and order are different when you walk in. I added a tip to my pay, and the cashier gave me the tip back in cash to put on my table. The gumbo was dark, and my first comment was that it was made with jar roux, which I like, rather than a hand-cooked roux. As mentioned before, I did fried food, and my shrimp were excellent. My partner asked if I saw the dessert near the entry when we walked in, and I said, “What?” I went over there and got two slices of cheesecake. They were excellent. I had to check out a second time.
… moreElijah
OMG! Words cannot describe how AMAZING the food here is! We ordered fried pickles, a regular popcorn shrimp plate & a cup of chicken & sausage gumbo (shareable all together for two people)! The service is exceptional & FAST. The atmosphere is very, very busy & loud, energetic & fun. A must GO-TO!!
… moreDeirdre Keese
We were trying to find a place to have lunch, not far off of I-10. This was definitely a winner. It’s not far out of the way at all.
The boudin balls were the best I’ve ever had so far. I got the soft crab po boy, which I liked a lot. My husband got the popcorn shrimp po boy. They were both very good! I do wish that I tried their gumbo, but maybe on the way back through!
… moreThe boudin balls were the best I’ve ever had so far. I got the soft crab po boy, which I liked a lot. My husband got the popcorn shrimp po boy. They were both very good! I do wish that I tried their gumbo, but maybe on the way back through!
Michael Burke
We found this place on, our ride out of town and grabbed a quick lunch. We were not disappointed. It was a great place with good service and hot fresh food. If you like cajun and seafood we recommend. The boudan balls were yummy!
… moreGenie Heise
As full time travelers we stumbled on Steamboat Bild a few years ago . Now whenever we pass this way we have to stop in for some Gumbo, Etoufee, or boiled shrimp. The food never disappoints. Service was lacking this trip but just your typical gossiping cashier, and inattentive table staff. All in all a great place for a solid Cajun food.
… moreJoshua Berckenhoff
This was our first stop for dinner when we got to Lake Charles. It was a full restaurant but definitely for good reason. We had the boiled shrimp and they were seasoned perfectly. Would recommend any of the boiled options. Even took some of their seasoning home with us.
… moreSamantha Wright
This is our first experience at steamboat bills. When we walked in, they were fully staffed, and everybody was working as hard as they could to settle the rush of people. The food was excellent, but the service was even better. Everybody took such good care of us, but I want to give a shout out to Tiffany who was exceptional. We will be back.
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