The only thing better than a delicious meal is one served alongside a beautiful view. Luckily, the Bayou State is full of both amazing seafood restaurants and scenic waterfront eateries. This ridiculously scenic waterfront restaurant in Louisiana is a seafood paradise, and you need to pop on over to try it for yourself.

You can find Regatta Seafood & Steakhouse in Lake Arthur, Louisiana.

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Located right on the beautiful Lake Arthur, this is one restaurant that’s worthy of a road trip from any corner of the state.

Tommy Sirman/Google Rustic vibes and a welcoming atmosphere make this family-friendly restaurant a local favorite.

Regatta is accessible by both land and water. You can dock your boat in one of their slips and walk right into the restaurant.

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Of course, you’ll want to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful water views.

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This Cajun-themed restaurant has a menu full of delicious seafood dishes that will make your taste buds explode.

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They recently expanded their menu to include even more unique seafood dishes, like this crawfish cornbread appetizer.

Regatta/Google Cornbread smothered in their special étouffée sauce? Yes, please!

From boiled shrimp to stuffed crabs, Regatta is a seafood lover’s paradise.

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They also offer several steaks, pasta dishes, and burgers.

Regatta Seafood/Facebook The ribeyes and fillets will certainly make you fall in love at first bite.

You’ll want to time your visit so you can watch the sunset over the lake. The sky lights up in a colorful splash of vibrant pinks and oranges.

Regatta Seafood/Facebook Hours of operation:

Tuesday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Address: 508 Hawkeye Avenue, Lake Arthur, LA, 70549

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Rustic vibes and a welcoming atmosphere make this family-friendly restaurant a local favorite.

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Cornbread smothered in their special étouffée sauce? Yes, please!

The ribeyes and fillets will certainly make you fall in love at first bite.

Hours of operation:

Tuesday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, visit the restaurant’s website here and follow along on its Facebook page here.

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