L'Auberge Hotel and Casino in Lake Charles reopened Monday, May 18. Photo made on May 15, 2020. L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles is a popular tourist destination that is well-equipped to meet a variety of needs thanks to its rich accommodations and plenty of fun options when it comes to entertainment and dining.
Modern Pantry:
Daily: 24 hours
Jack Daniel's Bar & Grill:
Monday – Thursday: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Ember Grille & Wine Bar:
Daily: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Asia:
Daily: 11 a.m. – Midnight
Favorites Southern Kitchen:
Daily: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Le Beaucoup Buffet:
Sunday – Thursday: Closed
Friday & Saturday: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Club 38: Closed
The L Bar: Closed
Enjoy all-you-can-eat plated dinner specials served at our buffet location. Available Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. for just $25.99!
Serving up savory food and tasty entertainment inside and outside on the patio! We feature more than 35 flat screens and over 25 beers on tap.
Sip from your choice of over 240 bottles of wine from the area’s most extensive cellar. Savor signature gourmet cuisine in the comforting glow of expansive stone fireplaces. Celebrate life in our alluring wine bar with great friends and live entertainment on the weekends. Sports gambling disclaimer.
There’s nothing wrong with playing favorites! Favorites Southern Kitchen is the spot to enjoy a delicious breakfast and scrumptious dinner. This is a Southern dining experience we know you’ll enjoy!
Set against a contemporary backdrop, the restaurant features delicious Asian-fusion cuisine and authentic Vietnamese selections. Perfect for a quick snack or fast bowl of traditional Vietnamese noodle soup. When you’re ready for something different, make a trip to Asia.
Visit our fast casual dining outlet, Modern Pantry. Offering delicious menu items no matter the hour, Modern Pantry is your stop for PJ’s coffee, breakfast pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, gelato, desserts and more!
As an exclusive benefit of mychoice, our world-renowned loyalty program, L’Auberge Lake Charles would like to grant you access to Club 38, boasting complimentary food & drink, as well as good times to be had by Owners Club, Elite & Preferred Members and their guests. Club 38 is where you come to receive the real VIP treatment.
Introducing a separate menu featuring, three different flights of wine. Each flight is themed and range from $18 – $55. Ask your Ember server for details.
Lyle Broussard
As chef at the iconic Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill, Chef Lyle Broussard is legendary for his Cajun and Creole flavors. His passion for Southwest Louisiana cuisine dates back to time spent perched next to his grandmother’s stovetop, where he developed a passion for food.
Chef Lyle has been cooking with L’Auberge since the grand opening in 2005, working his way from Sous Chef to Room Chef to Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill Chef. He’s known for his bold barbecue selections, off-the-grill entrees made with Jack Daniel’s sauces and glazes and savory specials cooked in the spirit of his authentic roots.
Chef Lyle has received a few accolades along the way. He was one of 12 chefs chosen to compete in the Louisiana Seafood Cook-off; named to the prestigious Chefs to Watch lineup by Louisiana Cookin’ Magazine; honored as one of the Best Chefs of Louisiana for American Culinary Federation (ACFNO); featured in the Louisiana Travel Guide; taped an episode of Flip My Food with celebrity chef Jeff Henderson; represented Louisiana Culinary Trails initiative at the Texas Monthly Restaurant Take-Over in Austin; included in Thrive Magazine’s 13 Thriving 30 Somethings; won first place for best appetizer for at St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Soiree Royal Chef’s Competition; and the awards and recognition continue…
Always passionate about his roots and community, Chef Lyle has mentored culinary students from local high schools, trained chefs from Ft. Polk for competition, promoted farm-to-table healthy eating as part of the American Heart Association Teaching Garden and co-founded the Southwest Louisiana American Culinary Federation. Another passion includes his five Tennessee Walking Horses and four dogs…along with cooking with his family.
Follow Chef Lyle on Instagram and Twitter at @cheflyleb.
You catch it! We’ll cook it!
jump-start an exciting night
Join us at The L Bar for a specialty cocktail, fine wine, craft beer or an old favorite. The elegant and comfortable ambiance of The L Bar is the perfect spot to close a business deal, jump-start an exciting night at the tables or relax with a nightcap.
Hours
Currently Closed
L Bar entertainment is closed until further notice.
Sure, there are plenty of places to stay when you visit Lake Charles, LA, but if you want a truly luxurious experience, L’Auberge Casino Resort is it. On my recent visit, I made sure to explore the property from top to bottom and my visit was nothing short of absolutely lovely. Here’s my honest L’Auberge Casino Lake Charles review including restaurants and guest rooms.
Disclosure: A huge thanks goes to the folks at Visit Lake Charles for hosting me for a Mardi Gras press trip. All opinions are my own!
L’Auberge Casino Resort Review: An Overview
L’Auberge (pronounced low BERGE) Casino Resort is impressive from the moment you see its tower in the distance. It has both a waterside area (not recommended to swim in but still pretty to talk a stroll near) and two pools plus a lazy river. Yep, if you’re staying on property, with or without kiddos, you can grab a tube and float around. During my visit, it was pretty windy/cold so I didn’t have the chance, but I really wanted to. If you’re visiting without kiddos, there’s a heated adults-only pool that looks lovely.
There are also plenty of restaurants from deli-style to more upscale. Truly, the entire resort has a casual atmosphere, so there’s no need to dress up unless you want to. I mean, give me an excuse to wear a dress and heels and I’m on board.
Modern Pantry:
Daily: 24 hours
Jack Daniel's Bar & Grill:
Monday – Thursday: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Ember Grille & Wine Bar:
Daily: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Asia:
Daily: 11 a.m. – Midnight
Favorites Southern Kitchen:
Daily: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Le Beaucoup Buffet:
Sunday – Thursday: Closed
Friday & Saturday: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Club 38: Closed
The L Bar: Closed
Enjoy all-you-can-eat plated dinner specials served at our buffet location. Available Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. for just $25.99!
Serving up savory food and tasty entertainment inside and outside on the patio! We feature more than 35 flat screens and over 25 beers on tap.
Sip from your choice of over 240 bottles of wine from the area’s most extensive cellar. Savor signature gourmet cuisine in the comforting glow of expansive stone fireplaces. Celebrate life in our alluring wine bar with great friends and live entertainment on the weekends. Sports gambling disclaimer.
There’s nothing wrong with playing favorites! Favorites Southern Kitchen is the spot to enjoy a delicious breakfast and scrumptious dinner. This is a Southern dining experience we know you’ll enjoy!
Set against a contemporary backdrop, the restaurant features delicious Asian-fusion cuisine and authentic Vietnamese selections. Perfect for a quick snack or fast bowl of traditional Vietnamese noodle soup. When you’re ready for something different, make a trip to Asia.
Visit our fast casual dining outlet, Modern Pantry. Offering delicious menu items no matter the hour, Modern Pantry is your stop for PJ’s coffee, breakfast pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, gelato, desserts and more!
As an exclusive benefit of mychoice, our world-renowned loyalty program, L’Auberge Lake Charles would like to grant you access to Club 38, boasting complimentary food & drink, as well as good times to be had by Owners Club, Elite & Preferred Members and their guests. Club 38 is where you come to receive the real VIP treatment.
Introducing a separate menu featuring, three different flights of wine. Each flight is themed and range from $18 – $55. Ask your Ember server for details.
Lyle Broussard
As chef at the iconic Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill, Chef Lyle Broussard is legendary for his Cajun and Creole flavors. His passion for Southwest Louisiana cuisine dates back to time spent perched next to his grandmother’s stovetop, where he developed a passion for food.
Chef Lyle has been cooking with L’Auberge since the grand opening in 2005, working his way from Sous Chef to Room Chef to Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill Chef. He’s known for his bold barbecue selections, off-the-grill entrees made with Jack Daniel’s sauces and glazes and savory specials cooked in the spirit of his authentic roots.
Chef Lyle has received a few accolades along the way. He was one of 12 chefs chosen to compete in the Louisiana Seafood Cook-off; named to the prestigious Chefs to Watch lineup by Louisiana Cookin’ Magazine; honored as one of the Best Chefs of Louisiana for American Culinary Federation (ACFNO); featured in the Louisiana Travel Guide; taped an episode of Flip My Food with celebrity chef Jeff Henderson; represented Louisiana Culinary Trails initiative at the Texas Monthly Restaurant Take-Over in Austin; included in Thrive Magazine’s 13 Thriving 30 Somethings; won first place for best appetizer for at St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Soiree Royal Chef’s Competition; and the awards and recognition continue…
Always passionate about his roots and community, Chef Lyle has mentored culinary students from local high schools, trained chefs from Ft. Polk for competition, promoted farm-to-table healthy eating as part of the American Heart Association Teaching Garden and co-founded the Southwest Louisiana American Culinary Federation. Another passion includes his five Tennessee Walking Horses and four dogs…along with cooking with his family.
Follow Chef Lyle on Instagram and Twitter at @cheflyleb.
You catch it! We’ll cook it!
jump-start an exciting night
Join us at The L Bar for a specialty cocktail, fine wine, craft beer or an old favorite. The elegant and comfortable ambiance of The L Bar is the perfect spot to close a business deal, jump-start an exciting night at the tables or relax with a nightcap.
Hours
Currently Closed
L Bar entertainment is closed until further notice.
Sure, there are plenty of places to stay when you visit Lake Charles, LA, but if you want a truly luxurious experience, L’Auberge Casino Resort is it. On my recent visit, I made sure to explore the property from top to bottom and my visit was nothing short of absolutely lovely. Here’s my honest L’Auberge Casino Lake Charles review including restaurants and guest rooms.
Disclosure: A huge thanks goes to the folks at Visit Lake Charles for hosting me for a Mardi Gras press trip. All opinions are my own!
L’Auberge Casino Resort Review: An Overview
L’Auberge (pronounced low BERGE) Casino Resort is impressive from the moment you see its tower in the distance. It has both a waterside area (not recommended to swim in but still pretty to talk a stroll near) and two pools plus a lazy river. Yep, if you’re staying on property, with or without kiddos, you can grab a tube and float around. During my visit, it was pretty windy/cold so I didn’t have the chance, but I really wanted to. If you’re visiting without kiddos, there’s a heated adults-only pool that looks lovely.
There are also plenty of restaurants from deli-style to more upscale. Truly, the entire resort has a casual atmosphere, so there’s no need to dress up unless you want to. I mean, give me an excuse to wear a dress and heels and I’m on board.
I’ve been to several casinos and the actual gaming floor is not huge, which is totally fine. I hit the slot machines twice during my stay and never had a problem finding a machine. If you like a little less gambling when it comes to gaming, there’s also a small arcade.
Lastly, there are two options for parking. You can either choose to park in the main lot or in the covered parking garage. I did both during my visit. If it was a hot day, I’d definitely pick the garage to keep my vehicle cooler, though. If you want valet, you can choose the option when you check in. It’s complimentary. Of course, if you need your vehicle on a busy day, you’re going to have to wait a bit.
L’Auberge Accommodations: Palais Suite
For the luxury suites, there’s a special VIP check-in area near their elevators, but you can use the main check-in desk as well. During my visit, I had the privilege of staying in a Palais Suite and the first word that comes to mind is wow! I’ve stayed in swanky rooms before (think The Ritz Carlton Central Park in New York City) and my suite was very close in luxuriousness. There’s one wall, overlooking the pool area, that’s all windows, so it was fun to see the sun set over the pool.
After walking through the foyer area with a master light switch, seeing the back lit wall behind the flatscreen television was stunning. The suite offered a wet bar/fridge area with coffee maker. My king bed was very comfortable, but the most impressive area was definitely the bathroom. Larger than a few hotels I’ve stayed at, the marble floors and vanities (there are two separate sink areas!) were spacious and far enough apart that my teen daughter and I were nowhere near each other getting ready in the morning.
There’s both a giant tub (with water flowing from the ceiling to fill) and a large, walk-in shower with a built-in seat. I tried both, but ended up using the shower the most. The tub was fun, don’t get me wrong, but it was more convenient to grab a shower.
Lastly, there’s a separate toilet/bidet area in the bathroom. If you like bidets, this one was a basic style (not like the Japanese ones!) and sits adjacent to the toilet.
L’Auberge Casino Dining
At L’Auberge, there are seven restaurants. Ranging from classic American/Southern to Asian, they all smelled really good. But, visiting for a press trip, we did end up eating off property most days.
There are two that I can recommend, however: Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill and Modern Pantry. Both offer seating or takeout, but I’d recommend having a sit-down meal at Jack Daniel’s. If I can offer a little backstory, the restaurant’s head chef has done some fine things with its menu. VERY good barbecue and side dishes, BTW.
As for Modern Pantry, it has everything from gelato to paninis and coffee.
And if you don’t want to dine in, there are both a Walmart and Target just a few minutes away. We actually hit them both before we checked in to stock up on goodies and drinks to leave in our suite’s mini fridge.
L’Auberge Casino Lake Charles Review: Final Verdict?
Would I stay at L’Auberge again? In a hot minute. The casino is clean and comfortable and the staff was absolutely lovely. I loved the decor of our suite and really felt at home.
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