The Crawfish Stop

Crawfish boiled fresh and served through a drive-thru window is the signature experience at this locally owned Lake Charles seafood spot on Gerstner Memorial Drive. The Crawfish Stop operates as a drive-thru only, keeping the process simple: pull up, order by the pound, and leave with crawfish seasoned to order and accompanied by potatoes, corn, shrimp, and sausage. The dipping sauce comes recommended alongside every order, and the crawfish itself is locally farmed and carefully selected before it ever hits the pot. Evening hours make it a natural stop for dinner on the way home, with service running daily from the late afternoon into the evening.

Beyond the drive-thru window, the business also offers on-site catering for events in and around the Lake Charles area, handling large-scale crawfish boils for gatherings of any size. Guests planning a party simply provide a headcount and a location, and the team handles the rest. With a 4.4-star rating across more than 140 Google reviews, the Gerstner Memorial Drive location has built a consistent following among locals who want fresh, seasoned crawfish without the wait of a sit-down restaurant. A second location on Country Club Road serves the southern part of the city, giving Lake Charles residents two convenient options for picking up a pound — or many.