BMIE Market 70601
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 30,872 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,539 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
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| Households | 12,517 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±798 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 32,384 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 15,452 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $49,992 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±6,082 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 38.4 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $930 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±86 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $162,200 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±10,006 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 16.1 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 93 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 70601 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 25.0 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -8.8% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -1.1% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +12.1% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +25.7% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 104 (range 89–119) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.4 per year, r² 0.03) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 42 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 60 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 34 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 25 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 70601. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.4 restaurants per year, r² 0.03, confidence Low.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Louisiana and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 362, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 42 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 59.7 | 60 | 40% | +23.9 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 33.7 | 34 | 35% | +11.8 |
| Market Momentum Score | 24.7 | 25 | 25% | +6.2 |
Consumer Market Score: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 30,872 | 89 | 40% | +35.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 49,992 | 15 | 40% | +5.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 12,517 | 90 | 20% | +18.0 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 34 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -1.1 | 23 | 35% | +7.9 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 30.1 | 20 | 25% | +5.0 |
| Population (ACS) | 30,872 | 89 | 20% | +17.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 49,992 | 15 | 20% | +3.0 |
Market Momentum Score: 25 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -8.8 | 20 | 50% | +9.8 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -1.1 | 23 | 30% | +6.8 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 12.1 | 41 | 20% | +8.1 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (313)
By cuisine
American 56 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 43 · Bakery 26 · Mexican 25 · Seafood 23 · Chicken / wings 20 · Sandwiches 20 · Dessert 18 · Coffee 17 · Burgers 13 · Asian 11 · Latin American (other) 7 · Pizza 7 · BBQ 6 · Chinese 6 · Breakfast 5 · Italian 5 · Japanese 5 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 5 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 4 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Mediterranean 4 · Middle Eastern 4 · Sushi 4 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · African 2 · British / Irish pub food 2 · European 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Caribbean 1 · French 1 · Greek 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1 · Thai 1 · Vegan 1 · Vegetarian 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 197 · Bar 54 · Quick service 53 · Casual dining 28 · Bakery 27 · Dessert 22 · Café 14 · Coffee shop 8 · Food truck 6 · Specialty food shop 5 · Juice, smoothie, tea 5 · Other 5 · Catering 3 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Delivery-focused 2 · Buffet 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 Restaurant & Wine Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 949 Ryan St | open |
| 2 Good | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1405 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open |
| Ailene's Asian Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2203 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open | |
| Anna's Pies | Bakery | Bakery · American | 2323 Moeling St | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3126 L'Auberge Blvd. | open | |
| Area 337 | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 710 Dr Michael Debakey Dr | open |
| Area 337 On Wheels | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | 2500 Kirkman St | open | |
| Asia BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Asian | 1221 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| Aubris Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1850 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| Augustine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 949 Ryan St | open |
| Auntie Anne's Auntie Anne's | Bakery · Quick service | Bakery | 664 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Ball's Fried Chick-N | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 606 Enterprise Blvd | open |
| Ball's Fried Chicken | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2626 5th Ave | open |
| Banda Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 635 W Prien Lake Road | open |
| Bar & Restaurante Hidalgo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · BBQ | 1850 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| Barstool Sportsbook | Bar | 777 Ave Lauberge | open | |
| Bayou A Sno Cone | Dessert | Dessert | 2471 Ryan St | open |
| BeauxDines | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 3013 Ryan St | open |
| Bennigan’s | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1103 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Big Daddy's Shaved Ice | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Bakery | 3117 Enterprise Blvd | open |
| Bill's Bar & Burger Bill's Bar & Burger | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers · American | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open |
| Biscuits&jamz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1620 Simmons St Ste B | open | |
| Biscuits&Jamz | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Breakfast · Coffee | 1850 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| Blazin' Hot Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 2211b Ryan St | open |
| Blue Duck Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 345 Broad St | open | |
| Blue Iguana Taco Bar and Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 629 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Blue Martini Lounge | Bar | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open | |
| Boricua Flavors | Food truck | 1141 Bord du Lac Dr | open | |
| Botsky's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 104 W Pujo St | open |
| Buck Wyld Burger Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Delivery-focused | Burgers | 476 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Quick service · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Chicken / wings · American | 3136 Ave L'Auberge Blvd. | open |
| Buffi's Peaux Boys | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 345 Broad St | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1211 US-171 | open |
| Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar | Bar | Mexican · Spanish / tapas | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open |
| Cafe Bon Vie | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 1701 Oak Park Blvd | open |
| Cajun Family Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 592 W Prien Lake Rd | open | |
| Cajun Jeaux's Cajun Jeaux's Bar | Bar · Casual dining | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 603 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Calla at Walnut Grove | Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Casa Mañana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 2510 Ryan St | open |
| CB Total Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 2701 4th Ave | open |
| Chantal's Braiding | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 605 Fall St | open | |
| Charleston Bistro | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | Bakery | 900 Ryan St | open |
| Charleys Cheesesteaks Charleys Cheesesteaks | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 496 W Prien Lake Rd VC08 | open |
| Charleys Philly Steaks Charleys Philly Steaks | Quick service | Sandwiches | 496 W Prien Lake Road VC08 | open |
| Chart House Chart House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open |
| Checkers Checkers and Rally's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 521 E. Prien Lake Road Lake Charles, LA | open |
| Cheeburger Cheeburger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 630 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Chick-fil-A | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 592 W. Prien Lake Rd. | open |
| Chili's Grill & Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Sandwiches · Mexican | 3205 Gertsner Memorial Dr | open |
| Church's Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1635 Broad St | open |
| Church's Texas Chicken Church's Chicken | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1220 Highway 171 N. | open |
| Cigar Envy | Bar | 520 7th St | open | |
| Cigar Club | Bar | 1700 E Prien Lake Rd #5 | open | |
| Cinnamon's Bakery Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2717 Kirkman St | open | |
| Circle 7 Seafood & Daquiri Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1221 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| Citizen's Choice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 2204 Kirkman St | open |
| Claim Jumper Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open | |
| Club Bilbo | Bar · Casual dining | 128 N Bilbo St | open | |
| Cotten's Downtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 110 Broad St | open |
| Cotten's Famous Hamburgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 2001 Oak Park Blvd | open |
| Country Club Subs Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 630 W Prien Lake Rd Ste B | open | |
| Cousin's Lebanese Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 2612 Kirkman St B | open |
| Cracker Barrel Restaurant, Sulphur, La | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | American | open | |
| Cravin’ Crawfish & More... | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2107 Moeling St | open |
| Creole Hidden Garden | Food truck | Vegetarian · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1948 Broad St | open |
| Crumbl - Lake Charles | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 1704 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Crying Eagle Brewing Company - Lakefront | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | American | 911 N Lakeshore Dr | open |
| Daiquiri Shack | Bar · Casual dining | 2451 Ryan St | open | |
| Dannys place | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1707 Broad St | open |
| Denny's Lake Charles,la 70601 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 635 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Denny's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 635 W Prien Lake Road | open | |
| Diamonique's Mobile Soulfood Kitchen | Food truck · Catering | 502 E Prien Lake Rd | open | |
| Dickey's Barbecue Pit Dickey's Barbecue Pit National | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1736 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Dior Lounge | Bar | 2330 Broad St | open | |
| Dippin' Dots | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 496 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 2018 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open |
| Donald's Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Breakfast · Bakery | 1705 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| Donut King Donut King | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 2740 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open |
| Doughnut Hole | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 2314 Ryan St | open |
| Down South Flavors | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · African | 2305 Opelousas St | open |
| Eavys Incredible Edibles | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1707 Legion St | open |
| El Potrillo Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1221 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open | |
| El Rey Mexican & Bar | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2624 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open |
| El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2624 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open | |
| El Tapatio Tres | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 1009 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| Em J's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering · Café | Coffee | 2500 Kirkman St | open |
| Fam Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 1540 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| Family Scratch Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 911 N Shattuck St | open |
| Famous Foods | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1475 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open |
| Fiery Crab Seafood Restaurant And Bar Fiery Crab Seafood Restaurant And Bar - Lafayette, La | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 339 W Prien Lake Rd #400 | open |
| Five Guys | Quick service | 2950 Ryan St | open | |
| French Market Donuts | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 2740 LA-14 | open |
| Fresh Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Mexican | 1130 Broad St | open |
| Gayle's Shot Bar | Bar | 2625 Ryan St | open | |
| GeeBeaux's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 2336 Broad St | open |
| Goldband | Bar | 329 Broad St | open | |
| Golden Chick Golden Chick | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 3048 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open |
| Golden Corral Golden Corral Buffet & Grill | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 211 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Golden Hooks Seafood Hwy 14 | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 2500 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open |
| Golden Nugget Country Club Lake Charles | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | open | ||
| Grace YuM, LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 801 Enterprise Blvd | open |
| Great American Cookies Great American Cookies | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 596 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Grilled Tacos El Patron | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 805 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Grotto Ristorante Grotto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open |
| H20 Golden Nugget Lc | Bar | open | ||
| H2o Grill | Casual dining · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open | |
| Hank's Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 911 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Happy Donuts | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 1125 N Martin Luther King Hwy #171 | open |
| Hardee''s | Quick service | 306 W Prien Lake Rd | open | |
| Heather Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 630 W Prien Lake Rd Ste B | open | |
| Helen St Bakehouse | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1736 Common St | open |
| Homestyle Cafe’ | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American | open | |
| Homsi's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2124 Broad St | open |
| Honey B Ham & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 506 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 915 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Hong Kong Restaurant Hong Kong by Sanjeev Kapoor-Ahmedabad | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 629 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| House O' Soul | Casual dining · Bar | 2434 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open | |
| Ice Bar | Bar | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open | |
| Ichiban Japanese Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | Prien Lake Mall Food Court | open |
| It's Just Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 3205 Gertsner Memorial Dr | open |
| Izzo's Illegal Burrito | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 625 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| J Reuben's Organic Juice Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1902 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| J T's Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2908 Lake St | open |
| J&e Entertainment Of Lake Charles Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1301 Ryan St | open | |
| J&J Snowballs and More | Dessert | Dessert | 2218 Moeling St | open |
| Jammin Jelly's Hot Sauce | Quick service | 1128 Hodges St | open | |
| Jim's Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 1400 Broad St | open |
| Jo Jo's China Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1732 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Jo's Party House | Bakery | Bakery | 1930 Ethel St | open |
| Joe Muggs | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2934 Ryan St | open |
| Johnny Sánchez | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 777 Ave Lauberge | open |
| Joub's Taste of The Boot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 2502 Broad St | open |
| Juice Thyme Plus | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 1540 N Martin Luther King Hwy Ste B | open | |
| Juicy's Lounge | Bar | 809 3rd Ave | open | |
| Julie Kay's Keto Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 314 W Hale St | open | |
| K.D.'s | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 240 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Kelly's Cajun Grill | Quick service | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Asian | 584 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Kem's Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2940 Lake St | open |
| KFC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1400 N. Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 306 W Prien Lake Rd | open | |
| KFC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2412 Ryan Street | open |
| Koko Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls · Hawaiian / Pacific · Asian | 1748 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 750 Enterprise Blvd | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 301 Ryan St. | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2616 Lake St. | open |
| La Herradura Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2624 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open | |
| La Parrilla | Mexican | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 1214 N Lakeshore Dr | open |
| La Pho Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 1756 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| La Truffe Sauvage | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · European | 815 W Bayou Pines Dr | open |
| Lagunas Mexican Grill and Cantina | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1201 Lakeshore Dr | open |
| Lake Charles Crawfish | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Vegan · Healthy / salads / bowls · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1101 Enterprise Blvd | open |
| Lamplighter Lounge | Bar | 1906 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open | |
| Landry's Seafood House Landry's Seafood House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open |
| Laredo Taco Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3201 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open | |
| Las Victorias Number 1 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1004 Broad St | open |
| Legacy 75 Cigar Lounge | Bar | 609 W Prien Lake Rd | open | |
| Legacy Estate & Elder Law Of Louisiana, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1135 Lake Shore Dr Fl 6th | open | |
| Lennys Grill & Subs Lennys Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 425 S Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| Leonard's Food Quarters | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1708 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open |
| Library Riot | Bar | 2601 Ryan St | open | |
| Lil Mama's Spot | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | open | |
| Lillie's Asian Cuisine Lillie's Asian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 2802 Ryan St | open |
| Long John Silver's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 338 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Los Poncho's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mexican | 2555 Lake St | open |
| Los Ponchos Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2502 Broad St | open |
| Louis Deangelos Casual Italian Dining | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 121 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr | open |
| Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken and Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 401 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Lounge de la reine | Bar | 809 3rd Ave | open | |
| Lucky Pierre's | Bar | 238 W Prien Lake Rd | open | |
| Luna Bar & Grill Luna Bar and Grill Downtown | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 719 Ryan St | open |
| Lynn's Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 2101 Moeling St | open |
| MacFarlane's Celtic Pub | Casual dining · Bar | British / Irish pub food · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 417 Ann St | open |
| Mama Reta’s Kitchen Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1916 Belden St | open |
| Martinis | Bar | 2116 Ryan St | open | |
| Marys Lounge 4017 E. Broad St | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | 23rd St | open | |
| McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 306 W. Prien Lake Rd | open |
| McAlister’s Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 635 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 625 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 3414 Common St | open |
| Meeks Lounge | Bar | 2433 18th St | open | |
| Meeks Lounge And Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 409 W Prien Lake Rd | open | |
| Melano Brothers Fine Cigars | Bar | 609 W Prien Lake Rd | open | |
| Menus to Geaux | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1039 Common St | open | |
| Mrs. Johnnie's Gingerbread House | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 720 Alamo St | open |
| My Place | Bar · Casual dining | 630 W Prien Lake Rd | open | |
| Nachos & Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 496 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Nanny's Snow Cones | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 610 N 1st Ave | open |
| Nawal's Kebab House and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 409 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Newk's Eatery | Other | Sandwiches | 339 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Nogal Mexican Cuisine Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 1776 W Prien Lake Rd Ste E | open |
| Nooma Hookah Bar | Bar · Café | Coffee | 3RD Ave | open |
| Nyyah's Authentic Cookshop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 1222 Oak Park Blvd | open |
| O'charley's Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1780 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Oko Loco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2205 Kirkman St | open | |
| Old Bastard's Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 1301 Ryan St | open | |
| Old Town Tavern | Bar | 2801 Kirkman St | open | |
| Olive Garden Olive Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1725 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Pa-D's LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1541 Mlk Hwy 171 N | open | |
| Papa Marco's Louisiana Seafood Products Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 240 W Prien Lake Rd | open | |
| Pappy's Deli | Bar | 2627 Ryan St | open | |
| Patron Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2624 Gertsner Memorial Dr | open |
| Peking Garden Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2433 Broad St | open |
| PG's Diner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3048 Gertsner Memorial Dr | open |
| Piccadilly Cafeteria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 316 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Pitt Grill Pitt Grill - Alexandria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Burgers · Breakfast | 606 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Pizza Artista | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 420A W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Pizza Hut Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1720 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| PJ's Coffee PJ's Coffee of Hammond | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 777 Ave L'Auberge | open |
| PJ's Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 777 Ave | open |
| Poomen'S Lounge | Bar | open | ||
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 301 N Enterprise Blvd | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2710 Gertsner Memorial Drive, | open |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Sandwiches | 125 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Powell Sonic Hwy 14 N, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1713 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open | |
| Powell Sonic Prien Lake, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1022 E Prien Lake Rd | open | |
| Pronia's Deli and Bakery | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 3021 Kirkman St | open |
| Pujo St Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee · Seafood | 901 Ryan St | open |
| Pure Press Juicery | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 825 Ryan St Ste A2 | open |
| Ray's Social Club | Bar | 2425 Broad St | open | |
| Restaurant Calla | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1400 Market St | open |
| Rikenjaks Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 333 Broad St | open | |
| Roly Poly Sandwiches | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3100 Ryan St F # F | open |
| Rush Lounge & Party Pit Bill's Bar & Burger | Bar | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open | |
| Ruths Creole Kitchen L | Quick service | 2212 13th St | open | |
| S&S Crawfish Lake Charles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2604 Lake St | open |
| Sakura Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 211 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Sam's Southern Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | British / Irish pub food | 3121 Gertsner Memorial Dr | open |
| Seafood Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2218 Enterprise Blvd | open |
| Senegal's Bar-B-Q | Bar · Quick service | BBQ | 1306 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| SHUCKS! Lake Charles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1301 Bayou Vue Drive | open |
| Shuga Mama's Snow Cones & More | Dessert | Dessert | 3117 Enterprise Blvd | open |
| Shwarmas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 2401 Ryan St | open |
| Sloppy's Downtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 329 Broad St | open | |
| Smallcakes Cupcakery | Bakery | Bakery | "Lake Charles, La 70601" | open |
| Smitty's Food Stores | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2204 Moeling St | open |
| Smoothie King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 709 Ryan St | open | |
| Sonic Drive In Sonic Drive-In | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1022 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Sonic Drive-In Sonic Drive-In | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 3125 L'Auberge Boulevard | open |
| Sonic Drive-In | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1713 Highway 14 | open |
| Southern Culinary Kitchen | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2222 Kirkman St | open | |
| Southern Gail Creole Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2331 Broad St | open |
| Spice's Mardi Gras Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 521 Enterprise Blvd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Juice / smoothies · Bakery | 524 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open |
| Steamboat Bill's on the Lake Steamboat Bill's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1004 N Lakeshore Dr | open |
| Steamboat Bill's Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 732 S Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| Stellar Beans Coffee House and Edibles | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 319 Broad St | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2500 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 108 W Broad St | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1030 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1105 East Prien Lake Road Suite A | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 576 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3000 Ryan St | open |
| Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3147 Hwy 14 | open |
| Suga Mama's kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 529 W 18th St | open |
| Sugar buzz | Dessert | Dessert | 496 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Summer Food Program | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 326 Pujo St # 9 | open | |
| SW Bar | Bar | 1233 3rd St | open | |
| Sweet Chic Cupcakes | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 341 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Sweets & Treats | Bakery | Bakery | 411 Ryan St | open |
| t'Pot Noir Cajun Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2711 Hodges St | open |
| T's Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · American | 913 2nd Ave | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 1325 N. Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 728 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Taqueria el paraíso | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2120 Broad St | open | |
| Taste Of Asia Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 915 E Prien Lake Rd | open | |
| Tasty Treats & Sweets | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 911 N Shattuck St | open |
| Thai Lake Charles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 806 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| The Bekery | Bakery | Bakery | 206 W 11th St | open |
| The Bekery | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee · Breakfast | 2040 E Walnut St | open |
| The Big Little Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Coffee | 2305 Suit B, Opelousas St | open |
| The Bradley's of SWLA | Bar | 2018 Moeling St | open | |
| The Buffet @ The Golden Nugget Casino | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open | |
| The Captain's Table | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1016 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| The Chocolate Box | Dessert | Dessert | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open |
| The Crawfish Stop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1514 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open |
| The Foundation House Restaurant & Event Venue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 720 Enterprise Blvd | open | |
| The Hobeaux Den | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1211 Broad St | open |
| The James 710 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 710 Dr Michael Debakey Dr | open | |
| The Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 417 Prewitt St | open |
| The L Bar | Bar | 777 Ave L'Auberge | open | |
| The M Bar Sports Bar & Grill | Bar · Casual dining | 3231 Kirkman St | open | |
| The Sloppy Taco | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2500 Kirkman St | open |
| The Spot Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1847 Gerstner Memorial Dr | open |
| Tia Juanitas Fish Camp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Mexican · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 723 Ryan St | open |
| Tony's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 335 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Twanie's Terrific Treats | Bakery | Bakery | 206 W 11th St Ste B | open |
| Twisted Daiquiris | Bar | 601 E Prien Lake Rd | open | |
| Two Southern Ladies LLC | Bakery | Bakery | 1705 6th St | open |
| UMAMI Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 915 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Val's | Bar | 3008 Kirkman St | open | |
| Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd | open |
| Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 588 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Villa Harlequin | Casual dining · Bar | American · Italian | 324 Pujo St | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 804 N Lake Shore Dr | open |
| Walmart Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 2500 N Martin Luther King Hwy | open |
| Walmart Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 2011 Ryan St | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 125 Broad Street | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 714 West Prien Lake Road | open |
| Where Is Alice P | Dessert | Dessert | 1707 Broad St | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 2950 Ryan St Ste B | open |
| Wok D'Lite | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 339 E Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Yeung's Lotus Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 496 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| Yogurt Mountain | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 2940 Ryan St | open |
| Zephyr's | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 710 Ryan St | open | |
| Zeus Zeus | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Greek | 625 W Prien Lake Rd | open |
| A Spoonful Of Sugar | Bakery | Bakery | 1155 Ryan St | closed |
| Aaa Lounge | Bar | 1205 13th St | closed | |
| iHop IHOP | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | closed | |
| Kat's Kracklins & Cruz Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 529 W 18th St | closed | |
| Sonic Stevedores Inc. | Quick service | 150 Marine St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 84 | 74 | — | — | — | 10 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 67 | 62 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 71 | 63 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 86 | 79 | — | — | — | 7 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 89 | 81 | 28 | 43 | 7 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 86 | 77 | 26 | 45 | 5 | 8 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 81 | 73 | 22 | 44 | 6 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 86 | 76 | 27 | 45 | 3 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 93 | 81 | 33 | 40 | 7 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 93 | 83 | 29 | 48 | 4 | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 91 | 80 | 27 | 47 | 3 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 91 | 78 | 28 | 43 | 4 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 91 | 78 | 29 | 43 | 3 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 90 | 80 | 32 | 41 | 5 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 92 | 80 | 25 | 41 | 6 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 93 | 81 | 24 | 43 | 7 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 96 | 81 | 23 | 44 | 7 | 10 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 91 | 78 | 22 | 43 | 6 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 94 | 84 | 26 | 43 | 8 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 107 | 94 | 28 | 52 | 8 | 9 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 112 | 96 | 29 | 52 | 9 | 11 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 109 | 92 | 28 | 49 | 10 | 12 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 112 | 96 | 30 | 50 | 12 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 119 | 104 | 34 | 53 | 13 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 116 | 102 | 32 | 53 | 13 | 10 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 130 | 114 | 41 | 56 | 13 | 11 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 124 | 108 | 35 | 57 | 11 | 10 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 119 | 103 | 36 | 49 | 13 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 106 | 91 | 35 | 40 | 11 | 8 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 109 | 93 | 35 | 43 | 10 | 9 | NAICS2022 |