Best food we have had while visiting Charleston! We had a Caesar salad, crawfish basket, crawfish mac and daily market special! Everything was amazing and waitress was super sweet! read more

Quite possibly the friendliest service that I've ever received! I was in the mood for some NOLA cuisine and this restaurant did not disappoint. We had the Oyster Rockefeller, boudin balls, and shared the Jambalaya. Everything was excellent and the jambalaya could feed a group of 4 with ease. I left wanting to try their gumbo and red beans & rice but since we had the hash oysters earlier at the Darling we sadly just didn't have room. read more

The food was fresh, delicious and came out fast. They were also very accommodating to our dietary requirements. It wasn't busy but we did feel a little rushed by our waitress. We had to flag her down a few times and she walked away before we could all give our dessert order. Ambiance was nice they provided bug spray at each table. Just wish they had those little table fans to keep those pesky flies away. Would definitely recommend and return when we're in the area. read more

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Lola's was a great experience overall! I ordered the étouffée, and the flavor was excellent. My only small criticism is that the rice was a bit undercooked and crunchy in a few spots, but it didn't take away from the meal. The Hurricane cocktail is a must-try, and you don't want to leave without ordering the beignets --they were outstanding. The real highlight of our visit, though, was our waitress, Shelby. She was attentive, friendly, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what she does. That level of hospitality made a real difference and elevated the entire experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

LoLa - Mount Pleasant - Shrimp Étoufee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

My family visited this restaurant on our last night on our trip to SC. We have been to SC multiple times before, but never have we experienced a Cajun restaurant like this outside of Louisiana. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place felt straight out of New Orleans.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My husband and I have spent a few trips there, so we can judge the food in comparison to some of the top dishes in that city. My husband ordered the charbroiled oysters, while good, they didn't match up to the ones we have had in NOLA. We ordered the fried green tomatoes, and they were great. Our kids loved them, including the remoulade. I ordered the shrimp etoufee with dirty rice. It was delicious and spicy in all the right ways. I would recommend checking out this place! read more

LoLa - Mount Pleasant - Chargrilled oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Went for my birthday dinner and they did not disappoint!! Excellent fast service as always! We started with the Cajun angels / - bacon wrapped scallops over street corn, Cajun Alfredo pasta with blackened shrimp, my son did a cheeseburger with mixed veggies w no spice (they were so good), and my husband got the Cajun Alfredo pasta with shrimp and sausage. The food is always consistent, the quality is amazing, service is great and the food comes out super fast! They also have the absolute best beignets and have them flown in from NOLA! Our favorites are the caramel pecan! They're life changing! read more

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Went to Lola for dinner last weekend and it did not disappoint. We got the mussels and jambalaya, which are always go to picks for us. Food is consistently great, service was on point, and it's just one of those spots you can rely on for a solid meal every time. Would definitely recommend. read more

LoLa - Mount Pleasant - J - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Overall it was a positive experience. We ordered the risotto cake, the gumbo, the shrimp and Mac & cheese. Service was attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was festive, New Orleans themed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My date and I came to LoLa for the first time. The Cajun Shrimp PoBoy and Jambalaya were authentic and tasty! Service was top notch. They have a big selection of adult beverages. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very open inside seating, and can be somewhat loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend! read more

LoLa - Mount Pleasant - Shrimp PoBoy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

This is a decent place with a great menu. Food was 50-50. The Shrimp & Grits $24 were the best we ever had, and we have had some of the best. The Shrimp Etouffee was dry and far the best I have had. Both served with a great piece of the best corn bread. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is an attempt to look like a New Orleans restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] BE WARNED THEY CHARGE A STEEP AMOUNT FOR CREDIT CARDS AND CHARGE A SERVICE CHARGE. That crosses a revisit off the list. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]family time was great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] food was delicious. gator bites, shrimp n risotto cake mmmm, grits, salad with scallops & shrimp n grits. cayla served us well! [[HIGHLIGHT]]quite time with family was enjoyable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Everything was tasty. We got here right at 7 and it was hopping. Service was a little slow but allowed us to enjoy our meal and company together so it wasn't minded at all. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is definitely NOLA through and through.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Down to the swamp water arnie palmer with OJ and beingnets! All the food was delish! Very much enjoyed the tender gator. read more

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LoLA in Mount Pleasant, SC is consistently good. The staff greets you with a smile. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is always pretty chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There a numerous gluten free options and the staff always is knowledgeable about celiac and gluten in intolerance. Furthermore, the employees always treat us well and are kind; and completely care about cross-contamination. I always feel comfortable eating at the North Charleston, SC location amd the Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. location. The only downside is Mt. Pleasant's location lack of a dedicated fryer; however, the North Charleston location has a dedicated fryer. :) read more

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My wife and I are from Louisiana and this is the place we go when we miss home! Everything we have had from the menu has been delicious and tastes quite authentic as well! Lots of places try to cook Cajun food and fail miserably...Lola actually does it very well! My in-laws, who have lived in Nola their whole lives even liked it! I highly recommend. read more

The food and service were excellent. I got the duck fries to start which had seasoned fries topped with duck confit, fried green tomatoes, fried pickles, and fried jalapeños. Then for my entree I went with the shrimp and grits it was very plentiful of shrimp and the mushroom sauce on it was delicious. It also came with a piece of praline pecan cornbread I could eat a whole pan of it. Not pictured but the boudin balls, crawfish étouffée, and muffuletta were all delicious options as well. read more

LoLa - Mount Pleasant - Duck fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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The jambalaya over grits was too good and full of delicious local shrimp. Others in my party had the crawfish etoufee and shrimp po boy. Everyone enjoyed their meal and most of us had leftovers to take home since the portions are huge. Same friendly service as the North Charleston location. read more

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Lola was a hit with our entire family! We started with the praline pecan cornbread, and it was absolutely incredible--sweet, savory, and unlike anything we've had before. Our kids were thrilled with their meals, giving the chicken bites and buttered noodles a perfect 10/10. For the main course, I ordered the shrimp étouffée while my wife had the shrimp creole. Both dishes were outstanding, packed with flavor, and exactly what we were hoping for from a great Cajun meal. To finish the evening, we shared the beignets, which were easily the best we've ever had. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service made for a great family dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The highest compliment came from our very picky 8-year-old, who asked if we could start coming back regularly. That's about as strong of a recommendation as it gets. We'll definitely be back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was beautiful on the inside. It reminded us of New Orleans.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was delicious and the service was great. The owner introduced himself to us and stood outside talking with us for awhile. We will definitely be back. We ate the shrimp creole and Etouffee. It had spice but not too much. The portions were huge. Everything we saw come out of the kitchen smelled and looked delicious. read more

Note to self. Make reservations for the Fourth of July. I thought everyone would be at the beach so thought a late lunch would be easy peasy. I had a craving ( really an addiction) for fried oysters and I knew this was a new place in Mount Pleasant and since I am new as well, gave it a shot. Every single employee we came in contact with was cheerful and so accommodating. They were booked solid and the bar was also full with people standing. We decided to wait for a bit. We watched them turn away loads of folks. No openings until 7:30 and the closed at 8 pm that day. Long story short, they gave us a table if we promised to be out in an hour. Done! I asked for the fried oysters to be lightly fried because I had seen pics of them here and I was afraid they would be hard. My husband asked for the same. They did not comply with that but I will say that the oysters were delicious and so juicy with great Cajun flavors. I could just have wine and a plate of those bad boys and call it a day. They do go a bit overboard on the same seasoning in EVERY dish. The fries, the corn and the shrimp all have the same spices. The fried shrimp were unusually greasy but the oysters were not. I did see some fish tacos going by as we ate and I'd definitely give them a shot! Server was great! This is a small place with some outdoor seating. Make a reservation if you want to be seated inside. Oh, a lady next to me asked about the praline cornbread. If you like a piece of cake with your dinner, go for it. I do not. Born and bred in the South and this would be served as dessert. It was tasty, just not cornbread. read more

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One word, Amazing! We were down in Charleston for a quick family vacation and saw this spot as we were driving by. Decided the next night we wanted to try it out and we were blown away! Every.Single.Thing. On the menu was wonderful! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved that it wasn't the flashy touristy restaurants like Shem creek but a really great local vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered way too much food because we couldn't decide! oysters were Huge! The scallops were awesome. Gumbo was to die for! The kids ate the heck out of the alligator bites and the market special Red Snapper over a Couscous salad was delicious! Then dessert! Oh my word! The Carrot cake! Whew! This is a gem for Mt. Pleasant! Thank you for a great evening and an amazing dinner! read more

Sorry folks at LoLa. Really want to love your place. Have tried a few times and my experience seems to get worse instead of better. Most recent visit: had the traditional jambalaya. If you've had great versions of this is NOLA, you know this was way off. This was 90% rice with lots of onions. The chicken was missing. There were maybe 5 small shrimp on top. The gator bites were 2/3 fried batter and very small gator meat inside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They sat our party of 6 at a booth where those on the end were not fully comfortable and the booth was falling apart at the edge.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is always very noisy - some may like that vibe but hard for a larger party to talk with everyone[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Thank you! Here's an updated version of your review reflecting the Cajun style of the seafood: I had a fantastic meal at Lola in Mount Pleasant. I started with the BBQ shrimp appetizer, which was rich, savory, and full of flavor--an excellent way to kick things off. But the real star of the night was the Seafood Gumbo. Without exaggeration, it was the *best gumbo I've ever eaten. The broth was deep, bold, and authentically Cajun. and the gumbo was packed with generous portions of seafood, including whole pieces of crawfish, a rare and welcome touch. Lola nails the Cajun flavor profile without holding back. If you're craving real Louisiana-style cooking in the Lowcountry, this is the spot. I'll be back just for that gumbo. read more

LoLa - Mount Pleasant - Sorry I didn't take a picture when it first came out because I had to eat this. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Lola is one of our favorite places to dine when in the Charleston area. Cajun angel appetizer is 10 out of 10. I always order the Risotto Cake with shrimp appetizer as my meal. Excellent every time! read more

LoLa - Mount Pleasant - Risotto cake with shrimp and red beans and rice and their special cornbread. Delicious! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

This is a place you have to go to. Big portions and great taste. If you like Cajun food, Poboy and such just go. read more

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Soft shell crabs are small and over cooked. Try anything else. Service is great and friendly. Nice happy hour specials

A relatively newer restaurant in the Mount Pleasant area next to Joey tomatoes. As you may have seen elsewhere, the name of the place represents the cuisine, which is a mix of low country, southern influence with New Orleans style dishes. They have gumbo, rice, grits, and so on. My family and I liked it so much that we went twice in one week. We actually very much enjoyed the vegetarian meal more than we even thought we would and ordered it a second time. Now some dishes do come with cornbread - let me tell you that is not enough. One bite and you will wish you had so much more. I have never had cornbread like this that honestly tastes almost like a cake? It is so delicious! Great on its own and great to sop up the flavors of other dishes. And don't get me started on the fried flounder taco. Wow. That may be the dish I recommend the most! Service is quick and friendly. Ambience is nice. The few times I have been there. They are still in Mardi Gras theme. That may be permanent given the New Orleans influence. Dining inside is intimate, there are booths and tables. There is also a bar that seats about 8 to 10 people. And there is outdoor dining as well. read more

Good food. Great service! Come for happy hour and stay for dinner. All the servers were super nice and friendly.

Food and Service were excellent!!! Very friendly staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot cool ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sad outside on a beautiful evening much quieter than inside which was very festive!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

1st time visiting this location. They are just as friendly as the Park Circle location. This one has more space inside. I only had the Boudin Balls, but it was just as good. It was happy hour time, so I had a pineapple margarita, which was one of their seasonal cocktails on happy hour. read more

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The boudin balls were terrific. My husband and I shared a muffeleta, which was really good, as well, as were the cajun fries. Our server Riles was very nice. It is a happy place, and was a good discovery. read more

This place is a gem! Fantastic service! Great food and it comes out quick! Everyone enjoyed themselves!

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very good setting both inside and out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The happy hour deals are very good and the Cajun options are great. Always know a Cajun place is going to be good when they have boudin. read more

Amazing staff!!! Food is great and fresh! Chef Sean has done a wonderful job creating creole dishes that showcase the flavors of Louisiana and other southern states. Try the mussels and muffuletta you will have no regrets! read more

We loved everything about LoLa! We happened upon them for happy hour, so we got some good deals for some great food. Everything we had was fantastic and service was great! A positive is that we didn't need to be at the bar to enjoy HH specials. Restaurant is laid back & casual. read more

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Idk why yelp asks if I recommend this business when I've given at least one stellar review of this establishment. These guys rock. Everything here is good. I've gone just for drinks, too. One of the only places actually where I'll go by myself and enjoy dinner. The Filosas treat you like family and know food. Take people here whenever I get a chance. read more

The food is really good. Cajun simple and hits the spot. Moist and cooked just right. They catered an event and non of the empty plates i saw in the trash had any food left on them. read more

Everything was great from beginning to end. We had friendly service and quick and comfortable seating. We were a large group and we ordered 9 dishes. Everything was great except the alligator bites, why anyone likes those chewy nuggets, I have no idea. Just get calamari! I really loved the fried oyster po'boy. The corn bread is sweet, almost like cake. The sweet potato fries were perfection read more

LoLa - Mount Pleasant - Family style sharing - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Lola's is a fantastic restaurant! I had alligator for the first time ever at Lola's and I can honestly say that archosaurs are yummy...but I can't guarantee that any other restaurant serving alligator is as yummy as how Lola's prepares it. Dinosaurs aside, Lola's is more than a meal prepared and served by thoughtful people. It is a place for community, compassion, and humanity. Come here for the menu and you will find culture, dignity, and kindness. read more

Wow bloody wow... Ate here for the 1st time today. Their menu is amazing. The shrimp & crawfish PoBoy was incredible. The wife had their French dip sandwich which I ate half of too :) Best of all is the customer service. Our server Arie treated us like family, told us about specials and days they do crawfish boils. We will be back soon to try more from their menu. 3 Thumbs Up & 5 Stars from the wife & I. read more

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So we had a reservation (7:30pm) at Lola's Mount Pleasant and we had to wait for a table to get free, so we sat at the bar(where they told us to wait, because we were next and the only ones that had reservations) and the guy Brian knew that, however what he did was look around and found two other people (white people that just walked in ) to put in our chairs, so y'all know what to do about Lola's Mount Pleasant. read more