Crying Eagle Brewing Company - Lakefront in Louisiana

"Wow wow wow! This is their 2nd location that has been planned for awhile and well worth the wait. We’ve been to the OG location on University since we go to Louisiana and have loved their brews and food. This is a more elevated experience compared to the University location. Right off the water you get a more upscale vibe. Tasty cocktails and some different menu options from the OG. There is the main floor with a beautiful marble bar. Bartenders are super friendly and had recommendations for us. I had the Cubano and hubby ordered the Chargrilled Oysters. The Cuban was delicious and pressed to perfection. I will say it was not as greasy as I’m used to but that’s because they use duck instead of pulled pork. And his oysters were gone before I could look over and ask how they were. So clearly good. There is an upstairs bar as well with inside and outdoor seating. The indoor area has bar seating as well as tables. And outdoor has small tops, long tables and even chill gas fire seating for small groups. It’s a perfect view of the lake and a great place to hang with your party. With this being only the 2nd weekend officially open it was a tad busy so we just snuck up there to check it out but not stick around and take up any space."

"We enjoyed dinner at Crying Eagle at the bar for happy hour. Wine and an old fashioned followed by Crawfish queso. Then we had the Short rib. Oh my! Seasoned and tender!!!! Followed by Bananas Foster Bread pudding! Ask for Rachel at the bar! You will be so glad you stopped by!"

"Crying eagle brewery really outdid themselves with this venue. Not only was the food delicious but the service was next level. The view was breathtaking. The appetizer was very fresh and light. You could tell that they actually took time in preparing each dish. I recommend the gumbo. It’s a dark roux with a lot of protein in it. I could see this as a good weekend, brunch spot or venue for birthdays and anniversaries. I definitely recommend the rooftop. It gives you a view of the city in all it’s glory. 10/10, definitely coming back."

"CRYING EAGLE LAKEFRONT- Lake Charles, LA Vibes: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Wow, this place is incredible! Such a cool addition to our foodie scene! It’s not really comparable to anything else we have locally, definitely a completely different scene, menu, clientele (in a good way) than just the University location! The location makes you feel like you aren’t in LC. Food/Drink: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - an eclectic & very original menu. No chicken nuggies at this location our server was Conner & he was extremely attentive & professional. We had a group of 5 for lunch on Sunday & we all had a drink/mocktail from the bar & shared 5-6 appetizers & 2 desserts. The flavor pallets were insane! I’m excited to return & try even more of their menu items. Accessibility: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - parking lot had multiple handicap parking spots, all ramps were correctly placed. No push button entry at any doors. Bathroom was 4/5. Very beautifully done. Sinks are roll under, handicapped stall was tighhhht. I wasn’t able to get my scooter inside & shut the door. Dining room was fairly easy to navigate on a scooter. Chairs were all movable & there were plenty of low top table options. All outdoor seating areas were also accessible; floor was either concrete or faux grass. The top balcony & bar was so cool & there is elevator access as well as a staircase."

"This was a very enjoyable date night with my wife. Our first time at this location but it was absolutely fabulous! From the atmosphere, service, and quality of food! The presentation and the flavor is gourmet! We will definitely be returning!"

"If you're ever in Lake Charles, this should be one of your food stops. I was escorted to the 2nd floor by elevator. The elevator took a little while to come down, but once we got up there and the elevator opened to that spacious patio and amazing view, I was in love. I had the I-10 Smash Burger with fries and the Crawfish Cornbread. The burger was pretty good, but nothing exceptional. I prefer a tad more seasoning. The fries were perfect. The highlight was the Crawfish Cornbread paired with that special butter (spicy). Whew!! They're in the form of hushpuppies. They're great by themselves, but that butter kicks things up a notch. I even dipped my fries in it. 11/10. Loved their music playlist! If you're not too full, take a stroll and take in the amazing views up close and personal. I can't wait to catch this same view at night."

"The food was good but I wouldn’t say it was worth the price necessarily. I had the short rib and a side of Mac and cheese and it was good, but I’ve had better for cheaper. But the service was wonderful. The host Kaitlyn was very sweet and smiling as soon as I walked in. Ryan was my waiter and he was really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. He recommended the brownie skillet for dessert and it was my favorite part."

"Literally didn't want to leave . Absolutely amazing atmosphere with perfect weather and being right on the water. Salads were huge and the redfish was delicious. Our server was amazing as well and super friendly. Will definitely be back and make this a mandatory travel stop."