My wife and I must have drove past this place dozens of times and we kind of judged a book by its cover. But Lolo's proved us completely wrong. This place isn't a dive but a true diamond in the rough. Located on the base of one of the last bridges heading into Folly Beach they are providing amazing seafood at great prices! We started with cocktails which arrived in mason jars and packed a boozy punch. I order the Whisky Business which had Jack Daniels, Grand Marnier, lemon juice, simple syrup and a dash of bitters. It was clean, slightly fruity and perfect for sipping. My wife ordered the Lolo's Lemonade which featured Signal Point Vodka, fresh squeezed lemonade. You could add cherry, peach, strawberry or blueberry if you want but we had it plain. Super refreshing on a hot sunny day. For our starter we ordered the Buffalo Fried shrimp with blue cheese crumbles. It packed just the right amount of heat and a generous sprinkling of chunky blue cheese. The shrimp were large and definitely fresh. Awesome start! My wife ordered the 1/3 pound of fried scallops and upgraded it to a meal with fries, slaw and hush puppies. The scallops were huge and seriously flavorful. She was very pleased. i tried one of their signature dishes, the New Orleans. Shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage with bell peppers, onions in a creamy Cajun sauce and topped over a grit cake. It was a flavor explosion! Just the right level of heat with fresh ingredients that was like shrimp and grits on steroids. The grit cake was nice and crisp on the outside while maintaining creamy grits on the inside. I highly recommend this delight. Now they have homemade key lime pie so how could I say no. It was the perfect tart ending to a great meal and I would stop here just for this. Service is excellent and this hidden gem is a must visit! read more

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LoLo's has a great vibe and a beautiful waterfront setting that makes it easy to relax and enjoy a meal. The seafood was fresh, and the crawfish were definitely the highlight of the table. The street corn was also very delicious. Service was friendly and welcoming, although things moved a little slower than expected during our visit. It wasn't a big issue since the view made the wait for our check more enjoyable, but it's something to keep in mind if you're in a hurry. Overall, it's a great spot for fresh seafood and a laid-back atmosphere. I'd happily come back and try more of the menu. read more

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Brought our vacation group of 8-1/2 (7 mo old granddaughter, LOL ) to LoLo's for dinner. Unsure of all we had, but Grouper Bites were a special app, and they were amazing! Obviously the hush puppies, she crab soup, shrimp po' boy, New Orleans, etc were all fantastic. Wish I could comment on dessert, but we were so full we couldn't indulge. Wonderful service, amazing, amazing food! Highly recommended if you're vacationing at Folly! read more

Locklear's on Little Oak - Sunset off the rear deck - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Literally the best meal we had while on vacation. This place is a gem. It doesn't look like much from the outside but it packs a punch. Our waiter was top notch. The food was incredible and we had a nice view. What else could you ask for? read more

Locklear's on Little Oak - House made lemonade - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

A quiet little gem off of Folly Road that sits on a small body of water. I sat outside and the breeze felt amazing at 1pm. Tried the she crab soup which was very hearty. I ordered the crab cake sandwich which came with fries but the catch of the day was a whole headless and bone-in flounder or grouper bites or sandwich. For my liking, the crab cake sandwich could have been fried a little longer to further cook the batter. I suggest maybe trying the shrimp burger instead as it seems to be a customer favorite. The hushpuppies come with a side of honey butter. I also ordered the three-layer coconut cake which was light and fluffy and had a wonderful flavor for the palate. Definitely try this place, and thank you Henry for your hospitality! read more

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The food here was delicious! It certainly lived up to its reputation. We think the area would be a bit more welcoming if there was something in front of the big dumpster when you pull in the driveway and the restrooms were cleaned up to welcome guests. Would definitely recommend a return trip. read more

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Went there on a weeknight. Girlfriend and I both got fried seafood dishes. They were fine, but a bit under-seasoned for our taste. The fried okra appetizer was great! The tables were way too close to each other. I had a guy sitting with his back facing me at the next table. Had to be careful not to knock into him while eating my meal...it was that close. I could tell the place probably has a great view normally, but we ate inside because it was too cold to eat outside. All in all, it was decent...but I'd recommend going to Bowen's right down the road instead. Just a better deal for the money with better food. read more

When you first drive up, you might question the decision to eat here. It looks a little rundown. But the food was delicious. Probably the best meal I had in the Charleston area. The service was great and it was totally chill. We had the she crab soup, oysters, and blackened grouper. All were flavored and prepared perfectly. read more

What an amazing experience! Best vibe we had all week! Service was awesome, food was excellent and the friendly patrons were awesome to talk to! Highly recommend! read more

Sunset on the deck with fresh seafood - can't be beat. They were slammed prior to our arrival, so the later time worked well for us. Food was fantastic and came out quickly. Waitress was sweet. read more

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Not sure about the name of this place because we know it as LoLo's Seafood Shack. But regardless of the name, if you don't stop here?...you're missing out big time! The She Crab Soup was amazing! I had the shrimp and grits on the recommendation of the owner. It didn't disappoint. I typically don't like grits at lunch, but it was prepared as a cake with shrimp, and a spicy mushroom gravy over it. Delicious! My husband had the blackened grouper fish sandwich and said it was really good. The staff here are awesome and you can sit inside or outside with a serene view of the marshes. Looking forward to our return. read more

Best oysters in town. Small locally owned, locally sourced hole in the wall! Friendly staff and niche location makes it a worthwhile stop. The locals know it and recommend it. read more

Locklear's on Little Oak - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We only were in town for 5 days and ate there twice! The 2nd time was just as good if not better than the first! We ate at 6 other restaurants and this was by far our favorite! Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, food is fresh, and service is quick. In my experience it's very hard to find a restaurant where you only wait 10 minutes for your food and it tastes like it's been cooking for hours. Grouper, Mahi, Shrimp, Crawfish, Hushpuppies, etc. order it all! read more

We tried Lolo's restaurant in Folly Beach today and I was not impressed with the food or service. We had the grouper sandwich and scallops. The fish batter did not have a lot of flavor and the same with the Scallops. Both my wife and I had the had the same thoughts about the food. The service was fast but the server never came back and checked on us or refilled our drinks. My wife asked the sever for tarter sauce but she never brought it to us. The food was over priced for the quality of food served. The best thing about Lolo's was the view. We will not go back. read more

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Perfect setting for local seafood. We ordered seafood platter and shared- plenty for the both of us. Food was cooked to perfection. Service was excellent- big crowd but got order out in timely manner Would definitely recommend it to anyone read more

Food was mediocre. Don't orders the taco's. They are seafood with coleslaw. Beautiful setting! Service was terrible. We were way ahead of the dinner rush so the restaurant was empty. Our server was more interested in socializing than helping us. We watched a table leave because they were ignored. Had to repeatedly ask for drinks and our complete order. Very disappointed but such a great view! read more

The food was amazing! Actually one of our best meals in the Charleston area. Service was great. Six of us had different meals and all were solid options. This place is a hidden gem. read more

We found Locklear's (Lolo's) on Yelp on a recent vacation and went for lunch after a dolphin cruise nearby. It's a cute little restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating and water views. Our group of six was seated quickly. We ordered a few appetizers for the table: Brussels sprouts, hush puppies, and okra, all of which we enjoyed. The Brussels sprouts were particularly good. For the meal itself I had the 1/4 fried platter with oysters and scallops. I found the oysters a little oily but the scallops were quite good. Others had the crab cakes (good) and a few other menu items. Before our food was served, our server got reassigned to the bar, but no one replaced her as our server. While she tried to come by in between bar patrons, service dramatically declined. We ended up with no sauces for our meals and two drinks we ordered (and asked after a few times) didn't arrive until we'd finished the entire meal. Overall I'd say good was fine to good and service left a lot to be desired. read more

Good. Home made. FOOD! Delicious flavors. Margo was a wonderful host and waitress. Ease back and relax at a picnic table on their covered deck and enjoy your friends. What a treat read more

My husband and I visited Lolo's on Saturday for a late lunch. We were excited to try Lolo's because of the beautiful waterside view and seafood selections. When we arrived the gravel parking lot was packed. We got the last spot. There was seating available inside and outside. No reservations are needed. We were seated inside at the last table. It had a casual, rustic vibe and lots of windows to see the gorgeous view of the water. Our waitress was friendly. We both ordered the grouper sandwich special which came with fries and the broiled scallops. The food had absolutely no flavor. I mean NO flavor. The grouper was deep fried and served on a bun with lettuce and tomato and light sauce with old bay seasoning. I asked for some extra sauce and the waitress said it's on the bun. I said I would like more and she never brought it. Never checked on me, never refilled drinks. The scallops had no flavor. They could have been boiled in plain water. Tasted like nothing. The fries didn't even have any flavor so I just loaded them up with ketchup. I had water to drink. The bill was $68 for food with no flavor and no service from the waitress. The food was of poor quality, no taste, no service. The only thing Lolo's has going for it is the view. I will NOT be back. I do not recommend. read more

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There were so many amazing things about Lolo's (as it's locally known) that I don't know where to start? The casual waterfront dining? Gorj. The indoor/outdoor hybrid of said waterfront dining? Great. The hybrid seating (and the lovely staff) being dog-friendly? Woof. The fact that they were able to seat us on a sunny Sunday evening in less than ten minutes? Yaaaassssss. In addition to all of the wonderful things, the food itself was great. I wanted to have some authentic seafood while down near Folly Beach, and Lolo's did not disappoint. My brother and I left a lot of food behind (well... we took a lot of food home with us) because our eyes were bigger than our stomachs and we ordered too much. It was all too good to actually leave behind. We started with the crab cakes where were prepared to perfection with a delicious drizzle of some autumn-colored sauce. As an alternate appetizers, we also went with the Brussels sprouts, which came topped with bleu cheese, some veggies, and another tasty drizzle. For our entrees, my brother went with the shrimp Po Boy, basically a fried shrimp sub, and crispy French fries. I had the fried scallops. They were good, but in hindsight, I probably would have gotten a more authentic taste if I had gone with broiled instead of fried. This is my error and certainly nothing against the incredible staff at Lolo's. The staff was attentive and answered our questions for recommendations. Our waitress was super sweet and very attentive to the dog, even bringing a cool bowl of water and a dog treat for her. read more

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I'll be generous because this place met our expectations. Metro DC folks visiting Folley Beach and passed by this place which had a sign "soft shell crabs." Just had to come back for this after visiting the beach. About a mile away and on its own, don't expect much out of ambience. Wooden picnic tables in an airy space beside a river (or swamp). This is what adds allure to the place. Then Lolo's had me with the fries alone. Hot and crunchy even as it gets cold. The soft shell crab was huge and tasted amazing as a sandwich. Ditto with breaded scallops as a po boy sandwich. My wife says the fried okra, substituted for her fries were equally good; just not a fan of okra. And these sandwiches cost less than $ 20! Not a drinker but they do have a bar and serve cocktails. I was here at 2:30 pm on a Thursday and the place was packed. Attentive and warm servers complete the great experience of dining at Lolo's. read more

Locklear's on Little Oak - Scallops Po Boy with amazing Fries. - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Very lowkey restaurant, doesn't look like much on the outside. Super casual friendly staff. The food was EXCELLENT! I had the mahi-mahi tacos and pattner had the grouper special. The hush puppies were probably the best we've ever had. We also shared a slice of key lime pie--super rich, decadent and awesome tang. Worth every bite! You won't be disappointed! read more

We got our food to go. We ordered around 515 and showed up around 5:30. Brody who took my order on the phone was also the bar tender and he was very nice and respectful. He is the true example of customer service and should be the face of Lolo's. As I waited for my food he had good conversation and I could tell he was one of the hardest workers in the building. Hats off to Brody, ask for him if he works. At 5:30 on a rainy Wednesday it was slow and multiple tables were available. read more

Locklear's on Little Oak - Grouper Sandwich and She Crab Soup - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I enjoyed my meal, the wife not as much. We started by sharing a bowl of really good She Crab soup. The heat from this dish is what set it apart from other soups in the city. Just the right amount of spice that melded well with the creamy broth. I ordered and enjoyed a Fried Feast seafood platter, with Flounder, Scallops, and double order of Oysters. The Oysters and Scallops were Great, and the Founder was decent. The cook on the hush puppies was very uneven, dark on one side, and light and under Cooked on the other. The wife's fish taco was not good. It was a white fish (not sure what type), with With lime scallion slaw and avocado puree. The slaw was what killed this dish, as it not only lacked flavor, but had too much liquid which just made the taco a wet awful mess. The side of fries were OK read more

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The food is to die for! One of our favorite places to eat when we are in the area! The service is great and the ambiance sitting right on the river is perfect! Highly recommended this place and they have a great variety on their menu! read more

was a member of a party of 11 for dinner at LoLo's. We were served by a young lady that did a terrific job. She was friendly and attentive. All the orders were delivered to the table accurately and in a timely fashion. The food was excellent. Several people had the grouper special and loved it. I had the blackened shrimp and scallops over pasta also fabulous. Orders of crispy Brussels sprouts were enjoyed by all. I would highly recommend LoLo's to anyone seeking a sea food dinner. read more

Came here for big group event on the back outdoor patio. Definitely seafood shack vibes. Fries green tomatoes and okra were good and hit the spot. Their whole fried flounder was excellent and their special of the day. Came with hush puppies and fries which were also very good. Cocktails with their chai vodka were refreshing and strong! Service attentive and quirky. read more

We were hopeful about finding another great mom and pop seafood restaurant in the area. Sadly, this one was very disappointing. They had two servers working and they were very over stacked with tables. The male at the bar was rude on several occasions to our waitress who was super friendly and helpful. She was doing all she possibly do and more. No complaints on her at all. Wonderful! The food was just meh. Crab stew was warm at best. Peel and eat shrimp were ok. Salad was not great. If we ever come back to the area we will give it another try. However, there are places that are better. read more

Exactly what we were looking for! Casual dining, with a breathtaking view of the sunset over the marsh and phenomenal local seafood. It was a Sunday night and they had run out of a lot of things but they had exactly what we needed. The servers were great, easy to chat with and fun to be around. If you're looking for just great quality food with a view, this is the place! read more

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Get the Shrimp and Grits...I don't know what Sorcery this is, but it tasted MAGICAL!!

Food was tasteless, I'm pretty sure leaving a positive review is part of the hiring process because that would be the only explanation for someone willingly advertising for this joint. Save yourself the time and money and stop off at your local Long John's silvers and ask for yesterday's fish and you might match the grit cake I had cooked in last weeks oil. After a sub standard meal here I'm going to try my dogs favorite palate cleanser in hopes actual dog turd is better than LOLOs imitation dog turd. LOLO is where they need to be ranked. read more

It's a mixed bag, some good, some not so good. The location is top notch, right on the water. You can smell the salt air, wow.The physical building needs some attention and could be better kept. The food quality is less than expected with such a great location. Smaller portions with larger prices. Quality of the seafood again is less than expected. Somethings seemed fresh while others were frozen. Had better, had worse. Service well below average, super slow all the way around. Slow to be approached, slow beverage service, super slow food. Seemed like our order sat under a heat lamp for a while. We probably will not make a special trip back just to eat there. read more

SO good!! The food is delicious and the staff is friendly attentive and quick! Very comfortable "dive bar" drinks are good, very busy so expect a wait! read more

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Nice Find, right next to the water, simple place with excellent seafood and a great friendly staff. Had the blacken grouper sandwich, which was outstanding, the surprise though was the french fries. The french fries were one of the best french fries I have ever been served, well fried, nice and crisp with a simple flavor coating (old bay I believe). The fries like the rest of the meat was executed to perfection. You don't need to spent a lot of money to have a truly enjoyable experience. read more

Everything was fresh and delicious! The homemade blue cheese was to die for! Michele's service was excellent, overall great experience. read more

Locklear's on Little Oak - Crab cake sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We stopped by here for a quick lunch before visiting folly beach. We were actually recommended to this place by one of our spa therapist that is a local. We were happy we took her up on the recommendation as everything we ate was fresh and good. My favorite was the mud bug basket. My husband isn't a huge fan of crawfish and ate almost all of it with me! Service was also good and we were seated fast. We will definitely be back when we are in the area. read more

Locklear's on Little Oak - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Good little hole in the wall seafood place. What you see is what you get, so if you're gonna be uppity steer clear! read more

Locklear's on Little Oak - Fried Shrimp Meal - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Great shrimp and grit cake. Good crab soup. Broiled scallops were tasty. Fries were so-so Good view of sunset. I'll be back. read more

Lolo's is a great little spot on the way towards folly beach, only complaints I had was the headless flounder could've used a bit more seasoning. The fries and hush puppies that were with the meal made it much more enjoyable regardless. If I am ever in the area I would definitely give it another shot as the service was decent and helpful with any questions I had. read more

Locklear's on Little Oak - Headless flounder with hush puppies and fries - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina