Casino Reviews

We like to think that L’Auberge is home to the best gaming, the best dining, the best hotel rooms and the best entertainment all around. Apparently, plenty of people tend to agree. Check out all the great reviews and awards we’ve been honored to receive.

L’Auberge du Lac Property Awards

“Best Casino”
“Best Place to Gamble”
“Best Live Music– Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill”
“Best Bar Overall – Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill”
“Best Beer Variety – Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill”
“Best Kept Secret Eatery – Asia”
“Best Massage & Day Spa – Spa du Lac” (2nd Place)
• Times of SWLA ‘Best Of’ Reader’s Poll 2007
• May 31, 2007 – publication date

Best Gumbo
• 2007 World Famous Cajun Extravaganza & Gumbo Cook-Off
• February 2007 – Lake Charles Civic Center
• Chicken & Sausage Gumbo – Professional Category
o 3rd Place
• Wild Game Gumbo – Professional Category
o 3rd Place

Silver/Bronze Culinary Medals
• 2007 Red Cross Culinary Classic – Shreveport, La.
• Silver Medal – Mini Buffet Category
• Bronze Medal – Entrée Category
• January 2007

“Best Casino in Louisiana” – L’Auberge du Lac
• ‘’Best of the Best”
• The Orange County News
• 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards
• January 2007

“Best Bar” – Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill
• ‘Best of Southwest Louisiana 2006’ Contest
• Lagniappe Magazine
• December 2006

“Best Hamburgers” – Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill
• ‘Best of Southwest Louisiana 2006’ Contest
• Lagniappe Magazine
• December 2006

“Best Lobster” – Snake River Grill
• ‘Best of Southwest Louisiana 2006’ Contest
• Lagniappe Magazine
• December 2006

“Highest Achievement Award – Quality Award”
• Chamber SWLA Quality Council
• October 2006

“Best of the South”
• Meetings South Magazine
• September 2006 

“Best Overall Property”
“Best Rooms”
“Best Buffet – Le Beaucoup Buffet”
“Best Restaurant – Snake River Grill”
“Best Spa – Spa du Lac”
“Best Golf Course – Contraband Bayou Golf Club”
“Best Promotions”
“Best Pool” – 2nd Place
“Best Theme” – 2nd Place
• Southern Gaming and Destinations
• September 2006

“Best Casino”
“Best Place to Gamble”
“Best Live Music– Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill”
“Best Bar Overall – Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill”
“Best Beer Variety – Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill”
“Best Place to Play Golf – Contraband Bayou Golf Club – 2nd Place”
“Best New Restaurant – Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill – 2nd Place”
• Times of SWLA Reader’s Poll 2006
• September 6, 2006

“Best Pool in U.S”
• Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
• www.tripadvisor.com ™
• January 2006

“Best Resort in Louisiana 2006”
• Texas Golfer Magazine
• January 2006

“Best New Restaurant” – Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill
• 12th Annual Readers Choice ‘Best of Lake Charles’ Contest
• Lagniappe Magazine
• December 2005

“Best Lobster” – Snake River Grill
• 12th Annual Readers Choice ‘Best of Lake Charles’ Contest
• Lagniappe Magazine
• December 2005

“Most Notable Debut”
• Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine
• August 2005

“Most Worthy Design”
• Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine
• August 2005

“Best Golf Course in 2005”
• Texas Golfer Magazine
• Neighboring State Division
• July 2005

“Best Casino-Golf Resort in 2005”
• Texas Golfer Magazine
• Neighboring State Division
• July 2005

 “The Best Secret”
• Texas Golfer Magazine
• Neighboring State Division
• July 2005

“Best in State -- Lagniappe Living Employee Magazine”
• May 2006
• Honored by Louisiana Press Women
• Category: Four-Color Magazine in the Public Relations Printed Materials

“Best Gumbo”
• February 2006
• SWLA Mardi Gras Extravaganza Gumbo Cook-Off