Vibe: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - the environment is perfect, wouldn’t change anythingFood: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - the brisket is delicious & the bread pudding is top 3 I’ve had. It is expensive but it is very good.Cleanliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - staff is very active & clearly work hard to keep things running smoothly.Accessibility: ⭐️ - rocks in front parking lot, one handicap parking spot w/ a ramp, step at the front door, step out the back door, two large steps to get onto the ground in the back porch, mulch in backyardWheelchair accessibility: Not accessible- see main review
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Box, Blackberry Rum Sauce Bread Pudding
al cochran
Best Food In Lake CharlesParking: Easy parkingWheelchair accessibility: Easy Wheelchair access
Parking: plenty of parkingKid-friendliness: Kids eat free on thursdays!!!Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp located directly in front of handicap spots!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordin Quinn
Kid-friendliness: We have an awesome backyard that you can bring your kiddos to! Great music, fun games, and fantastic food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Larry Janicek
Very good food, nice staff, usually easy parking, wish we could afford it more often
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Box, Ribs
Samuel Says
Atmosphere was great and staff was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey
John Gary
Love them
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Box, Corn Maque Choux
Shawna Leger
What a hidden treasure for our city!!! The pull pork is my go to every time we visit. The brisket nachos are piled high and delicious. Can't beat this place for true barbeque flavor.Kid-friendliness: The backyard is huge with activities for kids to play.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork
Roger Hamilton
I've been barbecue in for over 50 years, and I absolutely love what they're doing at. Paul's rib shack, the service, the food, the atmosphere, the friendship. It's all awesome. You should eat there this week! In every week.
I’ve been living in Lake Charles for 6 years now and I’ve always said “I’m gonna try it today” and never had, Until today. Wow, the mac and cheese is delicious, the brisket melts in your mouth, but the best part was the bread pudding. My only regret was buying the pint size ? I can’t believe i waited 6 years to try this place. Again, the bread pudding is to die for ?
Food: 5
Hannah P
I’m so biased (owner’s daughter here) but after enjoying this food for around 10 years, I would say I’m the utmost expert on Paul’s Rib Shack Barbecue. I could eat it (and sometimes do eat it) every day. No kidding, I’m not tired of it yet. It is quality food, with great ingredients and a flavor unparalleled. I’ve been to some of the best bbq places around the country, and nothing beats home and Paul’s Rib Shack.My favorite is the turkey. You can eat so much of it! The brisket and mac and cheese are excellent as well. Oh, and I shouldn’t really tell you about the bread pudding because I was the one who created it, so it feels too much like bragging… try it and tell me what you think. I’m pretty confident.It’s where I bring all my friends for a good time! It’s the place I celebrated graduation, and where I’ll soon celebrate a book launchSo yes, I’m biased, but doesn’t that put me in the best position to tell you about this place?-The Original Rib Taste Tester
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey, Brisket Box
Cindy V Camardelle
The atmosphere was very nice, they had a band playing outside and it was really nice!!! Ribs were dry.....and they were out of a couple things.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Debi Smith
Great food and amazing atmosphere. Family friendly and you feel like family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Plate, Pulled Pork
Christopher “Trombi” Trombatore
Incredible food, friendly service, and top notch community support.Kid-friendliness: Kids eat free on Tuesdays!
Vibe: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - the environment is perfect, wouldn’t change anythingFood: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - the brisket is delicious & the bread pudding is top 3 I’ve had. It is expensive but it is very good.Cleanliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - staff is very active & clearly work hard to keep things running smoothly.Accessibility: ⭐️ - rocks in front parking lot, one handicap parking spot w/ a ramp, step at the front door, step out the back door, two large steps to get onto the ground in the back porch, mulch in backyardWheelchair accessibility: Not accessible- see main review
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Box, Blackberry Rum Sauce Bread Pudding
Best Food In Lake CharlesParking: Easy parkingWheelchair accessibility: Easy Wheelchair access
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribs, Brisket Sandwich, 1 4 lb Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork
Best BBQ in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parking: plenty of parkingKid-friendliness: Kids eat free on thursdays!!!Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp located directly in front of handicap spots!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kid-friendliness: We have an awesome backyard that you can bring your kiddos to! Great music, fun games, and fantastic food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food, nice staff, usually easy parking, wish we could afford it more often
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Box, Ribs
Atmosphere was great and staff was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey
Love them
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Box, Corn Maque Choux
What a hidden treasure for our city!!! The pull pork is my go to every time we visit. The brisket nachos are piled high and delicious. Can't beat this place for true barbeque flavor.Kid-friendliness: The backyard is huge with activities for kids to play.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork
I've been barbecue in for over 50 years, and I absolutely love what they're doing at. Paul's rib shack, the service, the food, the atmosphere, the friendship. It's all awesome. You should eat there this week! In every week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I’ve been living in Lake Charles for 6 years now and I’ve always said “I’m gonna try it today” and never had, Until today. Wow, the mac and cheese is delicious, the brisket melts in your mouth, but the best part was the bread pudding. My only regret was buying the pint size ? I can’t believe i waited 6 years to try this place. Again, the bread pudding is to die for ?
Food: 5
I’m so biased (owner’s daughter here) but after enjoying this food for around 10 years, I would say I’m the utmost expert on Paul’s Rib Shack Barbecue. I could eat it (and sometimes do eat it) every day. No kidding, I’m not tired of it yet. It is quality food, with great ingredients and a flavor unparalleled. I’ve been to some of the best bbq places around the country, and nothing beats home and Paul’s Rib Shack.My favorite is the turkey. You can eat so much of it! The brisket and mac and cheese are excellent as well. Oh, and I shouldn’t really tell you about the bread pudding because I was the one who created it, so it feels too much like bragging… try it and tell me what you think. I’m pretty confident.It’s where I bring all my friends for a good time! It’s the place I celebrated graduation, and where I’ll soon celebrate a book launchSo yes, I’m biased, but doesn’t that put me in the best position to tell you about this place?-The Original Rib Taste Tester
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey, Brisket Box
The atmosphere was very nice, they had a band playing outside and it was really nice!!! Ribs were dry.....and they were out of a couple things.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great food and amazing atmosphere. Family friendly and you feel like family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Plate, Pulled Pork
Incredible food, friendly service, and top notch community support.Kid-friendliness: Kids eat free on Tuesdays!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn Maque Choux, Half Chicken, Ribs, Brisket Sandwich, Smoked Mac